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cavanaug

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Well, Ive been a lurker here for several weeks soaking up information etc.

While Ive had pocket knives since I was a kid, mostly just SAK and a couple gentlemans knives, I finally decided to succumb and buy a few "higher" quality knives.

I bought the following online
- Kershaw Leek Polished G10 with S30V
- Kerhaw Military boot knife


Both knives arrived today and I have been playing with them. I ate dinner with the boot knife (wife thought I was a little nuts). Its very nice, I like it. Its going in our standard camping pack as a "utility" knife. ;)

The leek was my first assisted opener. Truthfully Im not sure how well I like the knife. The AO is a new concept for me, Im going to give it a bit more time to allow myself to adjust. Also, I have to admit I was a little disappointed by the "grip" on the leek. Yes, I knew it was polished, yes I knew it wasnt as grippy as the standard g10, but the polishing has turned it into a smooth surface with minimal grip remaining. Granted its probably a little better than stainless, but not by much. On the plus side the blade is very nice, I was torn between the straight & serrated blade and Im glad I got the straight.

Well, all for now.

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cavanaug
 
Heck--I've bought 5 knives in the last 3 weeks---none are anything special---but I like em---3 were great deals---1 I have wanted forever---and 1 was an impulse purchase---come to think of it they were all impulse purchases.

Buck Tempest from Midway for $37 and change---wanted one of these since I bought a buck Rush---nice little knife but too small---that's why the Tempest. Great deal off normal retail.

Buck Woodsman #102---have wanted one for at least 15 years---finally bit the bullet--$40

Vic SAK--Hunter---impulse purchase--$32---I just liked it .

Vic SAK --One hand Trekker---was buying cotter pins at the hardware store---behind the register I see a sign--all knives in the case 25% off----so I go look---walked out of the store with the Trekker for $22.46----figure the deal was so good and I like the knife---I go back and buy another one---just because---same price.
 
Welcome, cavanaug! Now that the vortex has sucked you in, you may as well get comfy 'cause you're gonna be here a while... :D

All knives take getting used to, save those very special few. Don't be afraid to trade or sell knives that you can never quite take to :thumbup:
 
Two weeks ago I walked into a shop looking for a Leatherman. They didn't sell any but somehow I ended up walking out with a 100th Anniversary Swiss Champ.
I couldn't find a LM I liked so I returned to the store to buy a Swiss Tool. They were on special so I bought two. There were also some shop soiled SAKs on speacial. I got 5 for A$100 (2 classics, ranger, utility, angler).

I tried to justify these habits but gave up years ago, now I just kick back and enjoy playing with my new toys.
 
Omaha....gee thanks....I just ordered four Bucks..three Tempest and one sircus...the prices were that good.....Thanks for real !!!
 
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