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Skinny NMFSH?
- Thread starter JohnM
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I prefer fatties... 
(NMFSHs, that is 
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(NMFSHs, that is )
Gravelface
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I just got mine in a few minutes ago. And while 5/16ths thick, it is so incredibly balanced. I would like to see a sabre grind or thicker flat grind to give it more forward weight.
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I like 'em fat. Especially with the full flat ground blade, it's really fast and cuts deep--Very good balance. I'm not a big fan of the saber ground fatties because for me what you gain by having a heaver more forward balance you looses with the penetration of the cut. Plus you got all that extra weight to carry around with you. That's just my 2 cents.
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I like them fat for choppers, and the 5/16" thick blade the perfect thickness for a chopper.
Keep the skinny blades for the smaller 3"-4" slicer knives.
Keep the skinny blades for the smaller 3"-4" slicer knives.
Garth Reckner
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They are perfect the way they are. Fat is where its at.
Garth
Garth
Gravelface
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Don't get wrong. I am super thrilled with it, and sure I will be even moreso after I am able to put it to use. Just doesn't have a "chopper" feel. Not saying its bad.
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If you haven't chopped with it yet just wait. It's one powerful blade that will stand up to the best of them. I agree with Flux, it's going to be a classic that's for sure. I only wish I would've ordered more of them. Oh, if only I had the bling $
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Gravelface
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Rain is holding me back today. I will be a chopping fool once i have a dry day. I would love to have gotten a few of these also!!!
Gravelface
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When is the MOANFSH coming out .345 of wholesome fatness!!!!!
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No fan of fat here. Although, one can design a knife that is fat at the ricasso, but then tapers in both directions to effect a blade with optimal balance.
It may be that when I get a chance to handle an NMFBM, that I will regret having not ordered one.
< shrug > So it goes.
Waiting for the Anniversary CGLBNMSHBM.
It may be that when I get a chance to handle an NMFBM, that I will regret having not ordered one.
< shrug > So it goes.
Waiting for the Anniversary CGLBNMSHBM.
Gravelface
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That is only about 1/32" thicker than the NMFSHs are.
And sometimes that's all the difference in the world.
Much like a HOGFSH and a MOASH.
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the only thing I regret about NMFSH is that I got only two....
I love them fat...no room for skinnies here.
I love them fat...no room for skinnies here.
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I handled a buddies LE and while the balance IS great, it still felt heavy for me for a knife I would be carrying. I prefer my knives thin with a full height grind. My combat grade has not arrived yet so I can't make a final opinion on what I would want but I have never chosen fat over thin before so I suspect I would prefer the thim if it was offered.