Professional Soldier

nye,

Thank you so much for posting this article! I purchased the PS, to be paired with a SAK, as a lightweight, backpacking knife. So it was good to read that the author thinks this type of knife is a "common choice for the more experienced backpacker."

Also, found it interesting that the 90 degree, pommel edges work well scraping magnesium. I'm a little skeptical that the pommel will strike a FireSteel. Personally, I haven't had much luck throwing sparks with blades that are coated.

Time will tell. The PS arrives for duty tomorrow.

Again, many thanks! :thumbup:
 
My brother chimed in in the second post of this thread, I'm the 6'7" one...The knife is great, for me it's a three finger grip however for a backpacking or light utility blade its the perfect size, imagine a fixed small sebenza.
 
PS arrived yesterday. One word: Perfection! :D

Purchased it from Only Fine Knives. Great service, free shipping of your choice, and wonderful photography. :thumbup:

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How well does the knife lock into the sheath? Is it tight enough that it could be carried as a neck knife without falling out?
 
It is very secure. There is no way it is going to fall out if carried upside down. The carry methods for this knife are endless.
 
Thanks!

At first, the PS seemed expensive, but when you see it in life, you can tell a lot of work must go into machining it. I would love to watch one of these being made.
 
I just received mine and like it a lot. The handle is small but it is still comfortable. I got it to use as a neck knife and it is great for that. I trimmed the sheath a little so more of the handle is exposed. It makes it easier to grip the knife and pull it out of the sheath.
 
silvery37 said:
I just received mine and like it a lot. The handle is small but it is still comfortable. I got it to use as a neck knife and it is great for that. I trimmed the sheath a little so more of the handle is exposed. It makes it easier to grip the knife and pull it out of the sheath.
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The handle isn't small, it's compact. ;) :)

Glad to hear you like your PS. I considered trimming the sheath too, but I like how it protects the handle. :thumbup:
 
I did find that the grinds on the edge are at very different angles but I found the same thing on my Umnumzaan. It will take a little time the first time I sharpen it.
 
Were the grinds different on purpose? IE Chisel Grind? or do you think you got a badly sharpened one?

I'm really thinking of getting one, but.. Well I don't see many people reviewing it, or taking photos.. That magazine review is great.. but.. its a magazine..

Please everyone.. photos :D reviews.
 
KyleyHarris said:
I don't see many people reviewing it, or taking photos.. That magazine review is great.. but.. its a magazine..

Please everyone.. photos :D reviews.
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Over the weekend, I used the PS quite a bit. I cut a lot of food, nylon cord, shaved fatwood, and whittled some sticks. For being a small, frame style knife, it exceeded my expectations. The knife was designed for small tasks and it performed them very well. Because the handle is on the small side, when it came to whittling, it helped putting my thumb through the lanyard and wrapping it around the back of my hand. That really added security to my grip. Also, the two large holes in the handle allow for different lanyard options. The finger notches and thumb ramp work great. They’re grippy, but not abrasive.

Personally, I like the Kydex sheath even though it has received mixed reviews. Again, the number of grommets and their placement allow for many different carry methods. I mostly used the Tek-Lok, which adjusts to the width of your belt making it very secure with no vertical movement when drawing the knife from the sheath.

Sorry, no pics. I can't afford a digital camera because of my CRK addiction. :D
 
KyleyHarris said:
Were the grinds different on purpose? IE Chisel Grind? or do you think you got a badly sharpened one?

I'm really thinking of getting one, but.. Well I don't see many people reviewing it, or taking photos.. That magazine review is great.. but.. its a magazine..

Please everyone.. photos :D reviews.
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No it is not a chisel ground. I have found that most knives come from the factory with an uneven ground. The professional soldier was ground at 20 degrees on one side and probably around 25 on the other. It isnt a big deal and just takes a little extra time the first time it is sharpened.

As far as reviews it is exactly what it appears to be. It is light and easy to carry. It is not a big knife and would be uncomfortable to use for big tasks. The handle is flat which makes it easy to carry and you do not have the weight of added handle material, but there is less to hold on to. There is enough room to get three fingers and your thumb around the handle, your pinky finger will seat at the flat end of the handle behind the cord. You can squeeze all of your fingers on the handle but I find this less comfortable and unnatural. The sheath holds the knife very securely.
 
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