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Reintroducing The ViKtim
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w.t. anderson
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Comparing the old ViKtims (#1 in Walnut and #9 in Tiger Maple in the photos below) with my recently acquired reintroduced Viktim (Osage Orange), I noticed several differences between them - this is NOT a complaint or criticism, just an observation - I know handmade knives are individual one-of-a kind products that naturally uniquely vary one to another.
That being said, I'm just wondering if the ViKtim is evolving into the ViKtim II with:
(1) a more pointed, less bullnosed drop point blade
(2) less dip and rise in the spine
(3) less width/depth in the scales (and, yes, I individually hand-smoothed/shaped all three after I received them to fit my hand)
Which do I prefer? I love all three, the older ViKtims for their beefier, slightly Green Riverish frontier skinner look, the reintroduced ViKtim for its gracefully pointed profile and slightly more elegant feel. I strongly recommend either to anyone who's looking for a great do-it-all handmade blade. Thanks again, John!
That being said, I'm just wondering if the ViKtim is evolving into the ViKtim II with:
(1) a more pointed, less bullnosed drop point blade
(2) less dip and rise in the spine
(3) less width/depth in the scales (and, yes, I individually hand-smoothed/shaped all three after I received them to fit my hand)
Which do I prefer? I love all three, the older ViKtims for their beefier, slightly Green Riverish frontier skinner look, the reintroduced ViKtim for its gracefully pointed profile and slightly more elegant feel. I strongly recommend either to anyone who's looking for a great do-it-all handmade blade. Thanks again, John!
