Question on the One Piece Line

BoyNhisDog

BoyNhisDog

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I recieved my Sable IV today and it is an awesome cutter as well as extremely strong. A little like a Sebbie on steroids. I shaved up a quick pile of tender after splitting a good size cedar log with the Sable. The rounded spine makes it comfortable to push it through. It went through easier than my machete did.

Can anyone tell me about the inside of the handle. It appears that there could be an insert sort of like a plug deep in the handle. Is this so or is it machining down in there?

The point on this thing is so incredibly sharp that I sort of drew blood on my thumb just testing it.
 
The handle should have no "plug" or anything else in it. Is there a "ledge" or imperfect milling inside maybe? If you can describe more, I bet CRK or some one else can better answer for you........
Sable is a nice knife, I have one for almost four years now, it is my favorite "one piece".................
 
There's no plug in your handle. You may be looking at tool marks, machining or a step down in circumference. In any event, I agree with you that this is one sweet One Piece knife with a very useful shape and typical Chris Reeve flawless execution.
 
I sent a photo of the inside handle to Chris Reeve. We'll see what he says.

I love this knife. It is something like a Sebbie on steroids, lots of steroids. It is nuclear tough but sharp as my Sebbie and that is no exaggeration. It is what I hoped it would be.

I copied a friends idea on a rubber inner tube cover for the handle. The grip is awesome with this easily replaceable accessory. It insulatses against cold and is easily rolled up to access the hollow handle. All I put there is a few cotton balls and a small ferro rod. Just perfect.

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You have to hold and use one of these to apreciate it. It is well thought out and just awesome as a user. I have chopped, shaved wood, sliced vegetables, split cedar sections. It is nimble and balanced. The rounded spine is very comfortable when push cutting. I like the Japanese influence in this exceptional design. If you don't have a heavy duty fixed blade that you are happy with you may want to look at the Sable.
 
Thanks! You have given me an idea...

I was thinking about A 4.5"-5.5" new fixed blade and this got me thinking...

Any word on an S30V version?:D

Lovely blade though, though the Nonkia looks stunning also...:confused: Bit big though...?
 
Use a thin tube that fits real tight. Continental makes real rubber inner tubes, not synthetic but sythetic is okay too. It is a bit hard to get on but stays put when you get it there. You will not believe how good it feels. Need another when that wears out, you have a cheap source. Lots of folks like rubber handled knives but don't like them when they deteriorate. Whith this method you don't have to worry about that.

You gotta love this one piece line. Rock solid performers that are indestructable.
 
BTW I emailed CRK a photo of the inside of my handle and it is normal, just a step down in the machining. I guess they like to keep it a little stouter at the handle blade junction.
 
To elaborate a little on the discussion, here is a page from our brochure (it's not on the website) that shows a cut-out of the cavity in the handle. Where the diameter of the handle narrows, so the cavity narrows to ensure optimum strength of the knife. It also provides the largest possible cavity.

Anne


Sorry - struggling to get a better image - will see what I can do!
 
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