Picked up a new Ark

sixfeetdeep

sixfeetdeep

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Well as the title says, I ordered up a new Ark with the serrated edge. I knew it would be tiny, but I usually carry a small fixed blade along with a folder or an OTF. I purchased the Spyderco G-Clip so I can go from a neck knife to a belt sheath set up. But I've been wearing it as a neck knife. Never have done so before, never thought I would, but it is great so far. I don't notice it hanging there because of the thin profile & because of how lightweight it is. My smaller hands can easily grab it & and get 3 fingers on it. The sheath is decent & holds the knife in without fail.
The minuses, the sheath leaves marks on the blade from putting it in & pulling it out. The spine needs jimping! That's it! I'm just surprised at how much I am enjoying this little wonder. It won't frighten anyone & the blade rips through whatever you need.
Worth a shot if your looking for a small fixed blade that is incredibly light & is about as thick as 2 quarters. Good job Spyderco, but please fix the 2 things I said needed work.
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My little Ark along side my Monster Microtech Combat Troodon. Looking forward to putting the Ark through its paces this week. See how it'll do.
 
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Thanks for your insight on the Ark.

I've bought a couple of neck knives but just find them too uncomfortable to wear; don't like the chain or paracord hanging on my neck.

Adding the G-clip would be the way I'd go but I'm already carrying a Bastinelli/Marcaida Pika daily for SD use instead. I also have a variety of other small tactical fixed blade belt knives that I can carry instead, including a Kabar TDI and a Kabar Hinderer Hellfire which I think I'd still prefer to the Ark. Then there are the Spyderco Ronin, Reverse and Street Beat but they are all quite a bit larger than the Ark or Kabars.
 
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Ah.....had to zoom in to see the serrations. Saw one at a show a while back and was surprised at the small size, sounds like it packs a big punch though! Congratulations!
 
H1 scratches easy. Look at it funny and a new one appears.
 
1st day at work with it & it worked out rather well. I wore it as a neck knife & the only thing that I didn't like is the ball chain was pulling out my chest hairs lol. Besides that, it did all the chores I needed it to. I like it so far. Very lightweight. It's a keeper in my book.
 
I have heard of putting gutted paracord over the ball chain to keep it from pulling hairs.

Bruceter
 
Thank you for the tip. I tried to install the G-Clip but the holes don't line up. I'd have to drill it to make it work. Oh well. I'm actually enjoying it as a neck knife so I guess I'll just leave it alone.
 
Nice little backup,
I like the comparison next to your microtech.
Thanks for sharing.
Mitch
 
sixfeetdeep said:
1st day at work with it & it worked out rather well. I wore it as a neck knife & the only thing that I didn't like is the ball chain was pulling out my chest hairs lol. Besides that, it did all the chores I needed it to. I like it so far. Very lightweight. It's a keeper in my book.
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This is a Big Ern knife but you get the idea.
 
I've wanted one for a while, but still don't have one. I'd prefer SE, but like them both. Too bad the G-Clip doesn't fit, it would make it that much better.
 
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