Mistwalker
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The last little while I have spent a lot of time with a Lonestar EDC in my hand, and I have come to like this model very much as an edc knife. So, I thought I would re-shoot some of the shots of things I have used the knife for, and put it in more of a review type layout for some initial observations. Not that the next thread won't end up seeming somewhat like a Hobbit doing a knife review from the images...but there will be a lot of other stuff mixed in there too...
The specs of this one are:
Overall length..............7-1/2 in / 19 cm
Handle length..............4-3/8 in / 11 cm
Blade Length...............3-1/8 in / 8 cm
Blade Steel.................O-1 Tool Steel
Blade Thickness............5/32 in / 4 mm
Tang Type....................Tapered
Handle Config..............Wenge over natural with blue pin stripes
Some in hand shots. My palm measures 4-1/4 in from crook of thumb to outside edge of palm. In the last ten days I have used this knife pretty extensively in the edc and general utility role. I have held and used in pretty much every standard hold there is (and a few unorthodox ones as well) and I have found it very comfortable and user-friendly in all of them. With this balance point the knife is slightly more handle-heavy than neutral, but I'm fine with that on a smaller working knife.
As usual, one of the things I love about FF knives is the absence of a sharpening choil that gets hung on small diameter string or fishing line.
I happen to like pointy blades, not just because they are stabby....which can definitely be a plus depending on circumstances, but because I find them very utilitarian for a lot of my uses. I like them for cleaning my fingernails before meetings when I have been out in the field before hand. I also like them for accessing some of my favorite snacks. I should say from early life experiences, that in the pushing for the initial opening of English walnut shells, it is best if the direction of force does not provide part of your hand as the back stop. I just push the tip of the blade into the soft spot at the top a bit, and then twist it to pop them open.
I also like it for working with these stupid new bread ties. I mean who eats a whole loaf of bread in one sitting? I always end up poking a small hole on one side, but it's better than cutting the bag below the tie if all you're after is a hunk of bread...
Speaking of bread, the Lonestar even did fine in slicing some and applying the butter for toast to go with our soup. I don't bother trying to spread cold butter, even the whipped stuff, it just tears the bread. I just apply clumps and then scrub the bottom of the pan with it to let the better melt and spread itself
Even though it has a slight bit of guard, I haven't run into any isses with fixing snacks when I'm in the field.
And I happen to like pocket carrying it in an Diomedes Earl APS sheath for the deep ride since the pommel swell is as it is. Some folks my prefer the Count for a little more handle exposure.
All in all, I think it is an excellent edc knife, and I enjoy carrying and using it very much.
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The specs of this one are:
Overall length..............7-1/2 in / 19 cm
Handle length..............4-3/8 in / 11 cm
Blade Length...............3-1/8 in / 8 cm
Blade Steel.................O-1 Tool Steel
Blade Thickness............5/32 in / 4 mm
Tang Type....................Tapered
Handle Config..............Wenge over natural with blue pin stripes
Some in hand shots. My palm measures 4-1/4 in from crook of thumb to outside edge of palm. In the last ten days I have used this knife pretty extensively in the edc and general utility role. I have held and used in pretty much every standard hold there is (and a few unorthodox ones as well) and I have found it very comfortable and user-friendly in all of them. With this balance point the knife is slightly more handle-heavy than neutral, but I'm fine with that on a smaller working knife.
As usual, one of the things I love about FF knives is the absence of a sharpening choil that gets hung on small diameter string or fishing line.
I happen to like pointy blades, not just because they are stabby....which can definitely be a plus depending on circumstances, but because I find them very utilitarian for a lot of my uses. I like them for cleaning my fingernails before meetings when I have been out in the field before hand. I also like them for accessing some of my favorite snacks. I should say from early life experiences, that in the pushing for the initial opening of English walnut shells, it is best if the direction of force does not provide part of your hand as the back stop. I just push the tip of the blade into the soft spot at the top a bit, and then twist it to pop them open.
I also like it for working with these stupid new bread ties. I mean who eats a whole loaf of bread in one sitting? I always end up poking a small hole on one side, but it's better than cutting the bag below the tie if all you're after is a hunk of bread...
Speaking of bread, the Lonestar even did fine in slicing some and applying the butter for toast to go with our soup. I don't bother trying to spread cold butter, even the whipped stuff, it just tears the bread. I just apply clumps and then scrub the bottom of the pan with it to let the better melt and spread itself
Even though it has a slight bit of guard, I haven't run into any isses with fixing snacks when I'm in the field.
And I happen to like pocket carrying it in an Diomedes Earl APS sheath for the deep ride since the pommel swell is as it is. Some folks my prefer the Count for a little more handle exposure.
All in all, I think it is an excellent edc knife, and I enjoy carrying and using it very much.
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