Peter Bauchop WarLock, comments?

keninshiro

keninshiro

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Hi All!
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Can anyone share their experiences and opinions on his work? I purchased a WarLock from Becks Cutlery 2 days ago(haven't receive it yet) and this is my first dagger purchase so i hope someone can enlighten me.
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Thank you in advance!

[This message has been edited by keninshiro (edited 09-28-2000).]
 
Quitisential fighter! Well I think it's cool at least. It's one of those knives that feels like a fighter. You won't pick it up and think about cleaning fish! More like C'mon Rambo! I'll show ya somthing!

 
LOL! Had me spittin' Coke!
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Rambo's Lile is a larger piece and i'm not as fit as he is....i think i'll just run! Thanks for your comments!

Eric.
Dreams come and go, remember to catch it while you still can.....
 
I have Bauchop’s slightly smaller “Witch” dagger, and I’m quite happy with it. Mine is a “presentation grade” version, so it has a polished brass guard. The blade is D2 with a Rogard coating. This sucker is heavy and bombproof, but it’s definitely not a versatile cutting tool. It’s good for one thing only: thrusting. The edges are thick and fairly dull, and the edge geometry is such that I’m afraid it’s gonna have to stay that way. The handle is beautifully made, feels good in the hand, and looks really graceful. The blade’s central grind line wanders a little, but it’s perfectly acceptable given the price. The sheath is nicely made by Eagle Industries, and should last a long time. This dagger almost qualifies as “art” to me because of its great lines and purity of form. I wouldn’t consider it a user unless you plan on a little sentry removal or a last ditch Saving Private Ryan wrestling match, but it sure makes a fine paperweight!
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BTW, the blade’s black finish can be touched up perfectly with a Birchwood/Casey Presto gun blue pen. It reacts well with the D2 and turns it black in seconds. It’s great for those inevitable shiny spots that develop from sheath wear. Just keep it away from the silver secondary bevel or you’ll turn that black too.

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The balance point is right on the line where the brass guard and micarta handle scale meet. When you hold the knife, that point rests on your index finger.
 
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