Siegle "Reality Check" Knife PROTOTYPE #1 Test

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SIEGLE PROTOTYPE #1 "REALITY CHECK" KNIFE TEST


Photos below are of the first impressions of the New Bill Siegle "REALITY CHECK" knife line

This is the FIRST PROTOTYPE

From Bill Siegle "Reality Check! Real knives for real users" Straight lines, no sharp edges(except the main edge of course), same heat
treat, and a comphy secure handle

Click below site to START SLIDESHOW

http://www.putfile.com/pic/8013294/?action=slideshow

Knife below it is a Grayman Mega Pounder(for size comparison)

I will test it fully this weekend and give a complete report.

It is slightly less well finished than his Standard line--but I can tell NO DIFFERENCE in laser like sharpness, cutting ability-or comfort in use.

(and I know what his knives can do-these are some of his I have tested)

http://www.putfile.com/pic/7059995

So I speak from experience...:thumbup:

This one is a BEAST of a knife.Think CAMP TRAMP on steroids AND Growth Hormone as well.Grip is VERY COMFORTABLE--and SECURE

Specs

14in overall with an 8in blade(tip to handle).
Steel is 1/4in 5160 with black G10 scales.

Was told to expect it roughly finished--but I spent 10 minutes with a rag and some Flitz---and HOT DAMN--this pupply looks good.:D

Here is the BEFORE photo(from Mr.Siegle)

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=94054&d=1207642418

BUT-----------Can it cut....???:confused:

Spent about 10 minutes Testing it the day I got it(shoulder is sore from lifting) and will test it fully this coming weekend.So far---it has exceeded my expectations in all areas----Again--no difference in this one compared to the others I have tested when it comes to cutting.(edge retention appears to be the same-will confirm that this weekend))

But this model is HEAVY(like the GRAYMAN MEGA POUNDER)-
-Camping yes.Hiking-NO!!
(at least as I see it).Depends on what you want.

This would make a Great Camp knife!!!!!!!!:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

Good news:

Mr.Siegle will be coming out other models in the REALITY LINE---
Both bigger and smaller than this model.:)
From Hoodlum II on down.....

Stay Tuned for more testing and photos......This coming weekend...:thumbup:
.I will have several patients try it and get opinions from each.

Sincerely.....

Dr.Bill Martin
Round Rock,TX

Mr.Siegle's web page

http://www.geocities.com/siegleknives/
 
Nice pics and write up. Bill makes some seriously heavy duty blades, that one looks like a helluva chopper too.
 
I guess I'll have to check this line out.



I grew up in Round Rock.
 
http://www.putfile.com/pic/8039508/?action=slideshow

TESTED THER NEW SIEGLE PROTOTYPE AGAINST THE SIEGLE SOLO,GRAYMAN MEGA POUNDER AND CAMP TRAMP(CLICK ABOVE FOR NEW PHOTOS)

THE GRAYMAN WORKS GREAT AS A CHOPPER--ONLY IN ONE HAND POSITION.SOME PEOPLE LIKE IT--OTHERS DO NOT.IT IS A VERY GOOD CHOPPER..

BOTH SIEGLES ALLOW YOU TO HOLD THE KNIFE IN DIFFERENT POSITIONS--AND BOTH ARE VERY COMFORTABLE.

THE PROTOTYPE'S HANDLE ALLOWS YOU TO HOLD IT BY THE END VERY WELL(IMPROVES CHOPPING)

THE CAMP TRAMP IS THE MOST COMFORTABLE--BUT LEAST EFFECTIVE CHOPPER(OF THIS GROUP)--ALSO THE LIGHTEST.

WILL GO OUT THIS WEEKEND WITH SEVERAL OTHERS AND CONTINUE THE TEST

DR.BILL
 
http://www.putfile.com/pic/8053054/?action=slideshow

PAUL AND I WENT ON AN 8 MILE HIKE TODAY IN BASTROP STATE PARK---
WE ALSO TESTED THE NEW SIEGLE PROTOTYPE KNIFE AND A SIEGLE SOLO-PLUS 2 OF PAULS KNIVES.(LAINHART MACHETE AND SPEC PLUS FIGHTER)

SEE PHOTOS

I LIKED THE SOLO HANDLE BETTER--PAUL LIKED THE PROTOTYPE HANDLE BETTER.

BOTH SIEGLES OUT DID THE OTHER 2 KNIVES

THE PROTOTYPE IS A BETTER ALL ROUND KNIFE--SOLO IS A BETTER CHOPPER.

I'M NOT SELLING EITHER ONE

WE HAD A HELL OF A GREAT TIME TESTING THE BLADES--

HIKE WAS A BLAST TOO---EVEN THOUGH WE BOTH ARE SORE...
 
That blade looks awesome. I'd like to recommend this to a friend, do you have any predictions about price?
 
I can see you're excited about it. :D And rightly so, those blades are impressive.
 
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