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Have you tried the Monarch? Its a grail design for me.
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Have you tried the Monarch?
Two models that you might want to consider are the Monarch and the Asp. The Monarch, in essence, is basically a larger Esquire.
Hmmmm.... I'd enjoy seeing those in person someday, just to get what they're "about," but their look just doesn't appeal to me, and would be a little much for those around me. People who have them sure do seem to love them, though!
Given my (attempted!) focus, I also don't want to duplicate patterns if possible, so, an Esquire writ larger doesn't actually appeal to me the way the Idea of an entirely different pattern does, if that makes sense?
I totally get that. However, I would say that, despite the fact that the Monarch is basically a large Esquire, it's definitely a different knife. while the contours are the same both the handle and the blade are higher....
The Monarch may be a good option. A bit larger than the HB and Patch, but still smaller than the Kephart.
Not to put too fine a point on it, but I don't like how the Monarch looks.
I still hope to see one in real life sometime, just to see for myself how it 'works' in hand.![]()
Have you tried the Monarch? It's a grail knife for me.
Andy, why do you consider the Monarch a "grail"?
~ P.
Handyman & Bearcub
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2016 1223 07 Handyman w/ sapphire burlap over black liners & yellow pinstripes, SFT
Convex on spalted 3/32 A2 - $290
2016 1223 08 Bearcub w/ desert ironwood over black liners & white pinstripes, TT
Convex on spalted ⅛ A2 - $340
I have to say, the combination of my in-house scale representation of a Handyman, courtesy of mistalker...
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(2nd from the top)
... and this post from last Friday...
... moves a Bear Cub onto my LIST.
What a difference handle material makes, in a given pattern's presentation. And, how good it is to not move on a knife until a knife moves me, and to understand what's at work when that happens.
If nothing else, maybe having a solid 2 or 3 patterns (or more) now on my radar increases the chances of at least one of them showing up with my preferred attributes?
~ P.
[Murphy's Law suggests they will all appear at the same time....]
I have to say, the combination of my in-house scale representation of a Handyman, courtesy of mistalker...
(2nd from the top)
... and this post from last Friday...
... moves a Bear Cub onto my LIST.
What a difference handle material makes, in a given pattern's presentation. And, how good it is to not move on a knife until a knife moves me, and to understand what's at work when that happens.
If nothing else, maybe having a solid 2 or 3 patterns (or more) now on my radar increases the chances of at least one of them showing up with my preferred attributes?
~ P.
[Murphy's Law suggests they will all appear at the same time....]
The Bear Cub is definitely a great design. I honestly can't believe I left it out of my suggestions during this thread. It's small enough to EDC but still has a full hand grip plus a nice pointy tip. I hope one pops up in the configuration you're looking for. :thumbup:
... moves a Bear Cub onto my LIST.
What a difference handle material makes, in a given pattern's presentation. And, how good it is to not move on a knife until a knife moves me, and to understand what's at work when that happens.
What else is on that LIST?
We have a few showing up tomorrowI'm willing to branch outside of "blue," and in fact already have with my oreo Stubby Muk. But, in most every circumstance I will be carrying just one Fiddleback at a time, and when I catch a glimpse of the knife in its sheath or take it out to use it, I'm going to want to see: Blue. Fiddleback has released a stunning array of dyed blue wooden handles over the years, in addition to the navy Shadetree that I love; hopefully they haven't gotten it all out of their system, and there is more prime Blue ahead, appointed in a way I like.
~ P.
We have a few showing up tomorrow
...this post from last Friday...
... moves a Bear Cub onto my LIST.
What a difference handle material makes, in a given pattern's presentation. And, how good it is to not move on a knife until a knife moves me, and to understand what's at work when that happens.
The Bear Cub is definitely a great design. I honestly can't believe I left it out of my suggestions during this thread. It's small enough to EDC but still has a full hand grip plus a nice pointy tip. I hope one pops up in the configuration you're looking for. :thumbup:
I'm willing to branch outside of "blue," and in fact already have with my oreo Stubby Muk. But, in most every circumstance I will be carrying just one Fiddleback at a time, and when I catch a glimpse of the knife in its sheath or take it out to use it, I'm going to want to see: Blue.
I am rethinking a mid-to-larger knife, Gaucho or otherwise, while remaining intensely committed to the ongoing search for the right Sylvrfalcen.![]()
I wanted to jump back to the 'smaller' knives to touch on the Sgian before moving on to some of the next models.
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It's very similar to the PK in shape and size, but between the two I find the SD more comfortable. It seems to sit in my hand more naturally than the PK and it's more comfortable in a variety of different grips. I still don't think it's quite what I'm looking for, but I think I would probably buy a Sgian Dubh before a PK based on how they feel in my hands....
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Plus it's a good way to weed out some models, if I didn't have 'strict' guidelines I'd end up with all of them!
Wonderful! Thanks again for sharing P!
If I didn't cut so much dang cordage at work the reverse grips wouldn't matter... but alas... plus it's fun to try all the various grips to see where or wheren't a knife fits and how.
Plus it's a good way to weed out some models, if I didn't have 'strict' guidelines I'd end up with all of them!
warrior108 said:Top one is from late 2016 and the bottom one is an update of the Reds/Blues developments....
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Great line up you have acquired ~P. Thank you for your thoughts on your new edc as compared...
Sarah, your gaining ground with your acquisitions. Before long you'll be catching up with Jerry! ain't nuthin wrong with that!!