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Current roster of likely-keepers. All bought using the proceeds from my old Spyderco collection.

Would like to get a Market Skinner, and maybe swap the Mini A100 I've got for one of the Richlite versions. Would LOVE to get a Big Bulldog if those ever come back. Got an El Bandito on the way.

Other than that, we're in a pretty good spot, and the Pelican case is full.
 
Lemme try out that Skinner first and see if it scratches the itch. If not, I'll hit you up for Tiger #2.

The EX-100 is one of the few left I'd like to get, too, though I don't expect them to bring it back anytime soon. That and the Apache...
 
Callusing said:
Lemme try out that Skinner first and see if it scratches the itch. If not, I'll hit you up for Tiger #2.

The EX-100 is one of the few left I'd like to get, too, though I don't expect them to bring it back anytime soon. That and the Apache...
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The apache is available from eki rn
 
Chuck_Nunface said:
The apache is available from eki rn
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It's the Appalachian, not the Apache. 🥺

The Appalachian is awesome, but it's definitely got the feel of a dedicated hunting knife, even moreso than the Tiger. The super-upswept front of the blade has made it surprisingly difficult to use for some "utility" tasks. Mine also has the stiffest detent of any Emerson I've got which, combined with the thumb disk being super close to the frame, makes it a little more of a pain to flick out than most Emersons. (Still easy, but noticeably worse than something like a CQC7 or a Seax)

LOVED the Appalachian when I first got it - the ergonomics are spectacular, and the blade is a GREAT slicer - but I've found it usually ends up in the case and I'd prefer to carry something else.

(FWIW: The Kwaiken and Hattin are in the same boat for me - objectively great knives that subjectively don't give me what I need.)

The Apache looks to have basically the same handle as the 10 which is one of my favorite Emerson handles. And Emerson's clip points are hard to beat. I suppose at some point I'll just pay $400 to somebody on eBay or here to get one.
 
Callusing said:
It's the Appalachian, not the Apache. 🥺

The Appalachian is awesome, but it's definitely got the feel of a dedicated hunting knife, even moreso than the Tiger. The super-upswept front of the blade has made it surprisingly difficult to use for some "utility" tasks. Mine also has the stiffest detent of any Emerson I've got which, combined with the thumb disk being super close to the frame, makes it a little more of a pain to flick out than most Emersons. (Still easy, but noticeably worse than something like a CQC7 or a Seax)

LOVED the Appalachian when I first got it - the ergonomics are spectacular, and the blade is a GREAT slicer - but I've found it usually ends up in the case and I'd prefer to carry something else.

(FWIW: The Kwaiken and Hattin are in the same boat for me - objectively great knives that subjectively don't give me what I need.)

The Apache looks to have basically the same handle as the 10 which is one of my favorite Emerson handles. And Emerson's clip points are hard to beat. I suppose at some point I'll just pay $400 to somebody on eBay or here to get one.
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You're right I get those 2 confused all the time.
 
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