Bmurray
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It took 20 post to get some Runt pics from Phillip. Someone finally got my pokes.

The BladeForums.com 2024 Traditional Knife is ready to order! See this thread for details:
https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/bladeforums-2024-traditional-knife.2003187/
Price is $300 $250 ea (shipped within CONUS). If you live outside the US, I will contact you after your order for extra shipping charges.
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It took 20 post to get some Runt pics from Phillip. Someone finally got my pokes.
Bmurray why would you “vent” over a knife model you don’t like? Especially in this forum. Not cool......
This thread is about opinions and this subforum is where you should have honest discussions and be able to express likes and dislikes with the brand. Not on some other forum so it looks like you're bashing the maker. I have no problem telling Andy my thoughts to him personally on a particular design as he has no problem telling me to keep my damn opinion to myself. Then we'll drink together and maybe take a bubble bath and spoon back at the cabin.
Not saying this actually happened, but not saying it didn't happen either.
by the time you carry a runt and a pocket sheath you could've carried a nice folder that's slimmer in the pocket. Just my opinion however.
That'd be really cool!I'd just carry two dukes tip up in a double back holster under my sportcoat......
I actually carry 1-2 folders and the runt, never know when a friend needs a knife to cut themselves, I mean something.
For me, presenting the Runt is way less intimidating in an office environment than pulling out a folder and opening it up, something people fixate on when you do it. I'm finished cutting and the Runt is back in the pocket slip before anyone sees/knows what happened. Otherwise I'd just carry two dukes tip up in a double back holster under my sportcoat......
Like the Gnome better than the Runt.
BOBAAAAYYYYThis thread is about opinions and this subforum is where you should have honest discussions and be able to express likes and dislikes with the brand. Not on some other forum so it looks like you're bashing the maker. I have no problem telling Andy my thoughts to him personally on a particular design as he has no problem telling me to keep my damn opinion to myself. Then we'll drink together and maybe take a bubble bath and spoon back at the cabin.
Not saying this actually happened, but not saying it didn't happen either.
Even with the small differences in my OSKs, they feel great for me overall. The blade shape is a winner here, and the handle ergonomics are a perfect fit. The combination of the two is fantastic. Maybe you’ll find a model that suits you better, and possibly come back to the OSK some time in the future.
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Sure, B. But it’s going to be a couple days before I can get to it. You want the Babyboot with an OS Karda? Or ED Karda?Could you do a similar pic of a Babyboot and a Karda side by side?
Mistwalker Here you go Brian. I just happened to have both on my bench today.
1/8" TT Babyboot, 1/8" SFT OS Karda
Hosted on Fotki
This OS Karda lives in my kitchen. It's perfect for a small utility/paring knife. The Babyboot has been an EDC inside my pocket for a while now.
Soooo, I may have some unpopular opinions, but that's okay. I have found a number of models that just simply don't fit my hand.
Monarch - the handle was too short and end up being awkward and uncomfortable for me, especially because the blade is so big it didn't fit as a 3 finger or small knife
Bushcraft Jr - the handle curve at the end of the tang curves in, but lands in my palm due to hand size and placement
Bear Cub - Similar to monarch, but would have been acceptable as 3 finger knife
Nessmuk - the curvature of the handle felt okay when hanging out and fondling the knife, but in carving use it kept creating a space where I should have had a sure grip
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Knives I absolutely love:
Bushfinger, KE Bushie, Handyman, Hiking Buddy