I kind of hesitate to revive this thread, since it may be beating a dead horse.
The 405 and the 118 D2's came today.
first the 405. I like it! It is everything you guys said it was. The sambar is well matched as is fit and finish. I thought the sheath maybe should have had the plastic liner, but this one is not going to be a user.
The packing slip said C.B. signature knife (BO) King. I guess with it being a build out, it wasn't signed, which is fine.
No model number or year code, so all the paperwork stays with the box for future reference.
then there are the 118's in D2. Fit and finish on both are excellent. They are stamped the same as my stag 118's in D2. The boxes are date stamped 8/15/08, which I thought interesting.
Now, I don't understand the sheath thing that some of you talked about. Yes, they are the 105 sheaths, which means they are simply a little longer than the 118 sheath. But they have the plastic insert and the snap locks them in nice and tight. so unless I get careless and stab one in there between the liner and leather, they should be just fine.
I will watch them as both will most likely become users.
I ordered them on the 30th and they got here today. Thats really quick for it being a holiday weekend.
I think the 118 D2's could be one of the best values I have ever seen for a premium steel in a user knife. This is as close as you can to come to a 110 in a fixed blade.
so that is my two centavos worth
Wow, some guys seem to loath the 405.
, and I did find another 500 I had to have while she was gone. If any are left over in a few weeks I just may pick one up myself
. Did I ever tell you how much I like stag
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And keep ya broke and in the doghouse.
