Osprey Knife and Tool Shop Talk and Information Swap

On my way back home today I had a nice package waiting for me. Presenting the Osprey Knife & Tool Apache Hunter:

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I got to Fondle Shamrocks Warthog EDC and Hunter and if I have them correct I love the EDC a lot better :)

Can't wait to score one

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A little FB Hiking Buddy to compare :)
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Man I need one of these in full blue :)
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MajorD said:
I am very happy Chris. The color combo is one of my favorites and that's what caught my eye initially. The fit and finish is excellent. I like the first finger groove. Overall It is very comfortable for me. I have slightly larger hands but it's still comfortable for me in a variety of grips. (after a little in-hand adjustment) I bought this with multiple uses in mind. Primarily as an outdoor EDC but after holding this I can also see it working well for a field dressing blade for whitetails. The CPM 154 is a bonus for that task.
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Dave,
Its great to hear this kind of feed back ot Just strengthens my confidence in the design. I am sure it will perform well for you in any of those conditions. Enjoy!
 
Kymedic45 said:
I got to Fondle Shamrocks Warthog EDC and Hunter and if I have them correct I love the EDC a lot better :)

Can't wait to score one

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A little FB Hiking Buddy to compare :)
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Man I need one of these in full blue :)
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Great shot Comparisons, what specifically do you like about the EDC better. And how did you come to that conclusion?
 
Osprey Knife & Tool said:
Great shot Comparisons, what specifically do you like about the EDC better. And how did you come to that conclusion?
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I like the blade profile better. I like the overall length vs width aspect. The finger guard is not as pronounced. As far as the handle they both felt about the same but the edc seemed a little fuller in my opinion. As you can tell I have a big hand and my hand fell right into all the right spots and it filled my hand perfectly! I also like how the edc has a slightly more pronounced curvature to the knife which allows the tip of the blade to fall into what seems to be more of a natural position. :) hope I made sense :)
 
Taja said:
I personally do not like coating. not that I do not have coated knives - of cause I do, but if I have a choice between coated and uncoated I go with uncoated. there is 2 reasons or actually one reason with 2 sides: when you start to use knife especially big one - like buttoning you will get some sketches and erases areas after first use, which secondary - lead to more chance - do not use the knife because : "I am not sure may be I will sell or exchange it". when it 20-40 $ Condor I don't care, but when it 150-500$ knife ...
to me even heavy proned to rusty 1095 is easier to rub with oil or have a nice patina then scratched Cerokote, which you do not know how to recover

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I read all of the post on the Cerokote and appreciate all the Feedback, I do intend on still hammer finishing my flats and improving upon it too, I read some really great points I didnt Think of.

Coming from a military background I have an appeal for stainless blade with the Cerokote finish as to provide anti glare and camouflage, concealment I also had the thought of just using it on the Flats as a decorative finish in different colors leaving the bevels a belt Finish.

I do intend on hand rubbing CPM 154 in the future, I am just building the skills and waiting untill I have the extra time.

Thanks again to everyone for allof the feedback and support!

Chris Linton
 
Taja said:
I personally do not like coating. not that I do not have coated knives - of cause I do, but if I have a choice between coated and uncoated I go with uncoated. there is 2 reasons or actually one reason with 2 sides: when you start to use knife especially big one - like buttoning you will get some sketches and erases areas after first use, which secondary - lead to more chance - do not use the knife because : "I am not sure may be I will sell or exchange it". when it 20-40 $ Condor I don't care, but when it 150-500$ knife ...
to me even heavy proned to rusty 1095 is easier to rub with oil or have a nice patina then scratched Cerokote, which you do not know how to recover

pictures coming
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I read all of the post on the Cerokote and appreciate all the Feedback, I do intend on still hammer finishing my flats and improving upon it too, I read some really great points I didnt Think of.

Coming from a military background I have an appeal for stainless blade with the Cerokote finish as to provide anti glare and camouflage, concealment I also had the thought of just using it on the Flats as a decorative finish in different colors leaving the bevels a belt Finish. I have put the Cerokote Idea on the back burner for now.

I do intend on hand rubbing CPM 154 in the future, I am just building the skills and waiting untill I have the extra time.

Thanks again to everyone for allof the feedback and support!

Chris Linton
 
Kymedic45 said:
I like the blade profile better. I like the overall length vs width aspect. The finger guard is not as pronounced. As far as the handle they both felt about the same but the edc seemed a little fuller in my opinion. As you can tell I have a big hand and my hand fell right into all the right spots and it filled my hand perfectly! I also like how the edc has a slightly more pronounced curvature to the knife which allows the tip of the blade to fall into what seems to be more of a natural position. :) hope I made sense :)
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That was perfect, and exactly the intention of the design, you would like my Apache EDC to it has similar blade dynamics in a bigger beefier package
 
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Funny, this is how I carry a knife and a flashlight as well. Reminds me that I need to ask WildmanH to make some more custom fitting leather, although the KSF Pocono is a great piece that sees alot of carry around here :tyrannosaurus:
 
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TripleT said:
Funny, this is how I carry a knife and a flashlight as well. Reminds me that I need to ask WildmanH to make some more custom fitting leather, although the KSF Pocono is a great piece that sees alot of carry around here :tyrannosaurus:
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I would be so lost to death with out this piece! I love how it's my universal sheath depending on my mood and what smaller knife I want to carry it fits! :)

I'd love a custom 1, one of these days lol
 
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