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they out perform in all aspects.
No, not really.
But im still looking forward to this!!!
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they out perform in all aspects.
I'm afraid I have to disagree with that, at least as it pertains to the Machax. I own both, and I bet most on this forum, that own both, would also disagree. A poll perhaps?
The 1/4" version has a advantage when chopping and batoning. (By 1/4", I'm referring to the Cinci version, not the Camillus - I think there may be some differences.)
Also, when Ethan designed the Machax, he wanted,: "a tool to I can use for everything - chopping and whittling as well as a froe, hammer or prybar." (Ethan Becker as quoted in American Survival Guide, January 1989) Personally, I would feel a lot better prying with 1/4" steel, than 3/16" and I expect Ethan does as well which would explain why the BK-3 is 1/4" thick.
Doc
I'm afraid I have to disagree with that, at least as it pertains to the Machax. I own both, and I bet most on this forum, that own both, would also disagree. A poll perhaps?
The 1/4" version has an advantage when chopping and batoning. (By 1/4", I'm referring to the Cinci version, not the Camillus - I think there may be some differences.)
Also, when Ethan designed the Machax, he wanted,: "a tool to I can use for everything - chopping and whittling as well as a froe, hammer or prybar." (Ethan Becker as quoted in American Survival Guide, January 1989) Personally, I would feel a lot better prying with 1/4" steel, than 3/16" and I suspect Ethan does as well which would explain why the BK-3 is 1/4" thick. Also, the weight of the 1/4" version, would make it a better hammer.
In my opinion, the Cincinatti version of the Machax got everything right. I can't think of anything that would be an improvement. Heck, even the handle slabs are grippier and more comfortable.
Just my take, of course,
Doc
Thanks Doc, :thumbup:
No, not really.
But im still looking forward to this!!!
HI also offers these non traditional handles. Here is one which sold just 2 days ago.Beachmaster, what make is that khuk? I have an HI, but would prefer your type of handle.
Doc
HI also offers these non traditional handles. Here is one which sold just 2 days ago.
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1266327
Deals for 2/27 --Pix, and Great Knives by Thamar, Padam and Yuvraj
Beachmaster, what make is that khuk? I have an HI, but would prefer your type of handle.
Doc
[ On a shorter blade like the Machax, I could see 1/4" helping a lot. I like lighter weights, especially on khuks. I've found for my use anything past about 25 oz. offers diminishing returns. I had a 32 oz. khuk and it chopped, but that's all it did. But, I found khuks several oz. lighter did as well on hardwoods like mesquite with less fatigue. On shorter blades, a little stoutness can go a long way and you don't notice the extra oz. as much. I recently traded into a Tops Tracker 1 (yes, forgive me) It's 28 oz., which to me is way over weight for even a general use khuk, but I'd swear the tracker was nowhere near that weight. BTW, I'm finding it fun and useful. Back to my point, I can see 1/4" making the Machax a little more of a chopper and less of a knife, but grinds and bevels make the tool. My CS Gurkha is 5/16", but is FFG and can slice like a machete. I think if Ethan remade the 1/4" Machax, there would be a lot less comparison between it and the BK9, and it would be interesting to more folks (I know it's already got a large following). Just my opinion.
PS. I think Ethan is waiting on Congress to approve the release of the RBKIt could be a while...