Danny Linguini
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What’s a Unique???
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Oh … well, I already have a couple of David Mary Uniques. At least one of them is not very likely to be repeated.
If you're looking for scraping/abusing, perhaps a tanto would work there. It would be a real edge, but a strong one. My large tanto Inkosi seems to slice very well. Where the two edges meet is almost like a super-sharp belly.
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For sure. I've got a zaan tanto coming but, unfortunately, it's not in hand yet to make that photo. Maybe someone else already has that pairing. Makes me curious as to how that will be.A better comparison would be a 31 tanto to a zaan tanto or Inkosi tanto as the blade profiles (above) are significantly different. Unfortunately, I only have one and cannot offer comparison shots.
I always use the CRK's lube.I’ve tried several others but migrate back with the grease provided by CRK. Haven’t noticed a difference in any of them. What I have learned is that you can put too much which will make the knife feel wonky.
Yes, Yes you are!Question for y'all. I've been packing both a large 31 DP and a random Hinderer for the last couple weeks to see which one I tend to reach for when needed. It turns out that I usually reach for the 31. It's a wonderful slicer. The pointy tip is very useful as well. I've never carried a knife with such a sharp point and didn't know how important it is for opening bags and such.
However, I do miss having a false edge for scraping and abusing. Am I right in thinking my next purchase should be an Umnum? It looks like it would give me the hollow grind for slicing, a pointy tip for piercing, and a false edge for abusing. Is that so?
For a couple of years, a small Insingo was my pocket pal. It was great, but now I want a pointy tip too.
Thanks. I keep coming back to the Umnum. If I could only find one.Yes, Yes you are!
PM’d youThanks. I keep coming back to the Umnum. If I could only find one.
I guess CRK doesn't do a run of these very often? I tend to avoid buying used knives. Might have to in this case.
If something doesn’t work out with Kettleman, keep an eye on the exchange - they’re always showing up there.Thanks. I keep coming back to the Umnum. If I could only find one.
I guess CRK doesn't do a run of these very often? I tend to avoid buying used knives. Might have to in this case.
And you are! That's the best one right there, second only to the old Annuals IMO.Ok, now I feel like a collector of Sebenzas!View attachment 2345135
It’s in exceptional shape, even better than I thought when I bought it.And you are! That's the best one right there, second only to the old Annuals IMO.
Very nice! That one doesn't even look to have any bluing missing on the stud.
Ok, now I feel like a collector of Sebenzas!View attachment 2345135
If I hadn’t been on the trail of this one I sure would have.neat! congrats on that, saw another one of those oldies but goodies the other day but seems to have moved on, was wondering if you had claimed it