Questions on the Bill Moran knives

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Soilarch

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Hopefully there's not too many "Bill Moran" spydies...'cause that the only name I have. They have a Kydex sheath and a "ergonomic" handle (fixed blade). There was a drop point and an upswept version.


Now, hoping I've narrowed it down so we all know what we're talking about....
I have some questions:
1. Do/did you like/suggest it?
2. Durability on a flat-grind VG-10?
3. The sheath, is there a place to by a second clip?
3. Anything comparable, that you know of, at the same price point?
 
1. I don't have one, so I can't say for sure, but it is definitely one that I want to try out.
2. I have a Temperance which is a bit larger than the Morans but does have a flat ground VG-10 blade. It's held up very well on the couple of camping trips I've used it on. Mostly I've used mine for food prep (flat grind = awesome food slicer) fire prep (making shavings and fuzz sticks and some light battoning to make kindeling) and cutting a 100 foot piece of para-cord into 3 or 4 more manageable lengths. It has held its edge just fine. In fact, I don't think I've touched it at all with a sharpening stone yet.
3. The Moran sheaths use a large Tek-Lok which you should be able to get from any number of on-line stores that sell knives or knife making supplies.
4. The Temperance is a little larger with a slightly thicker blade. It's discontinued but you can still sometimes find good deals on them on-line. Check your favorite auction sight or just dig around and you may find someone that still has a couple in stock.
 
I've owned one of the upswept models for years and it get's my highest recommendation. I also got it on sale when it was discontinued but would replace it in a second if I lost it. In fact, I think I'll buy another to give as a present.

It may be the best value I've ever gotten in a blade. I wouldn't abuse it but it's not fragile. It's light and compact enough that there's no reason to ever leave it behind. The ergonomics are a standard for comparison and I love the convex edge.

I can't put into words the way its combination of attributes make it such a bargain and a pleasure to use. It came with a beautiful leather sheath but I reluctantly use a kydex sheath due to the decreased bulk.
 
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Quick bump on this one.

Concerned about the size of the handle and if the VG10 is gonna impress me more than the my Native S30V. (Next knife is a toss-up between VG-10 and D2)
 
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