SDFK vs HDFK

[Pàdruig]

I love them both so if you have the means and the patience, shoot for the stars and get them both, then decide for yourself.

I have a soft spot for my HDFK. It was my first CPK and one of the first things I recall doing with it was slicing tomatoes at a BBQ. It drew a lot of impressed commentary. That said, the SSDFK is an extraordinary camp knife itself.

This is purely subjective but if I were to plan on just taking a single knife, I'd lean towards the HDFK. It feels a bit lighter and balanced and feels suited to a myriad of tasks, short of heavy chopping. If I was taking a small knife in addition to something with a bit "extra", the SSDFK would be my go-to. Again, all largely based on subjective perceptions and it should be assumed I am going with other tools regardless of knife pick.


(Old pic from back when the SSDFK was still kind of shiny and new.)

 

[SpyderPhreak]

The HDFK fits a nice niche for me. It's a GREAT belt knife for backpacking!!!

This was at ~10,750' this past weekend. (Bonus MC Jorts EDC content too! )

 

[Elgatodeacero]

I have both and slightly favor the HDFK, but not by much.

 

[trevitrace]

Had all three at one point and favor the hdfk as well. Didn't care for the heft of the sdfk and how it felt in hand so parted ways with it to a forum friend. Still have the sig and really like how it feels in hand. Love the weight reduction from the standard and the jimping on the thumb ramp but for some reason I can't warm up to the swedge.

If there were a swedgeless signature, I think that would be a contender to knock the hd off the top spot.

 

[Mendoman]

I have both and slightly favor the HDFK, but not by much.

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Great looking sheath, and knife of course.

 

[Mendoman]

I love them both so if you have the means and the patience, shoot for the stars and get them both, then decide for yourself.

I have a soft spot for my HDFK. It was my first CPK and one of the first things I recall doing with it was slicing tomatoes at a BBQ. It drew a lot of impressed commentary. That said, the SSDFK is an extraordinary camp knife itself.

This is purely subjective but if I were to plan on just taking a single knife, I'd lean towards the HDFK. It feels a bit lighter and balanced and feels suited to a myriad of tasks, short of heavy chopping. If I was taking a small knife in addition to something with a bit "extra", the SSDFK would be my go-to. Again, all largely based on subjective perceptions and it should be assumed I am going with other tools regardless of knife pick.


(Old pic from back when the SSDFK was still kind of shiny and new.)

Excellent photo.