I'm new to the world of high end folders. I've had some nice fixed blades back when I hunted, still have my Randall 5 and a nice Dan Denehy 4" and a 3" skinner Ruana.
But pretty uneducated when it comes to folders. I've recently picked up a few from Benchmade; a 940, a Bugout and a Proper.
But my Friday visit to the Blade West show last week in Portland , has really ruined me. A couple of folders are constantly on my mind, I've been reading anything and everything I can find on therm. I really liked the OLAMIC 247 , but even worse.... The KOENIG Arius! What an absolute thing of beauty! BOTH are keepers, but really fell hard for the Arius.
Looked all over for Dealers who stocked them and have an opportunity coming up this week as two Dealers have several inbound. So I may get lucky.
All this will be is a "good wear" carry or Gentleman's folder. Not going to see heavy use. I simply loved the design and it's execution.
And the $500 tag isn't a killer. NO kids at home, bills paid up, worked hard for 40+ years, retired now, so I'm indulging myself.
Whats the general opinion on the Arius and KOENIG? Especially from those who actually own/owned one?
Thanks.
But pretty uneducated when it comes to folders. I've recently picked up a few from Benchmade; a 940, a Bugout and a Proper.
But my Friday visit to the Blade West show last week in Portland , has really ruined me. A couple of folders are constantly on my mind, I've been reading anything and everything I can find on therm. I really liked the OLAMIC 247 , but even worse.... The KOENIG Arius! What an absolute thing of beauty! BOTH are keepers, but really fell hard for the Arius.
Looked all over for Dealers who stocked them and have an opportunity coming up this week as two Dealers have several inbound. So I may get lucky.
All this will be is a "good wear" carry or Gentleman's folder. Not going to see heavy use. I simply loved the design and it's execution.
And the $500 tag isn't a killer. NO kids at home, bills paid up, worked hard for 40+ years, retired now, so I'm indulging myself.
Whats the general opinion on the Arius and KOENIG? Especially from those who actually own/owned one?
Thanks.