First of all this is a great knife. I had one that a let a friend have for helping me timber some property, he always loved it and was amazed at the abuse it could take. I bought a new one at Wally World to replace it.
Question is has the blade shape and grind changed? The new one is marked May '07 and has a hollow saber grind with a more pronounced clip and swedge at the tip. Also the recurve near the ricasso is more severe.
I still like it but was wondering if this is the new shape from now on and why it was done?
Was it a manufacturing decision to reduce costs, increase tip strength...what?
Any help would be appreciated.
P.S. If you have not tried this knife it is the best $30 bucks spent. Great ergonomics, frame-lock, open frame and very thin for such a big blade. Nice work knife and EDC.
Question is has the blade shape and grind changed? The new one is marked May '07 and has a hollow saber grind with a more pronounced clip and swedge at the tip. Also the recurve near the ricasso is more severe.
I still like it but was wondering if this is the new shape from now on and why it was done?
Was it a manufacturing decision to reduce costs, increase tip strength...what?
Any help would be appreciated.
P.S. If you have not tried this knife it is the best $30 bucks spent. Great ergonomics, frame-lock, open frame and very thin for such a big blade. Nice work knife and EDC.