The new ErgoHunter CS Pro

[Plumberdv]

This one that I just got almost makes me wish that I was a hunter so I could use it! I don't have the full size model to compare it with except for a buildout. Sadly, I can't locate where I put the buildout.

The CS (Compact Skinner) blade is .120 thick, 4 1/2" long and the knife is 9 1/4" long over all and weighs in at 5.4 oz. That's compared to the standard size which has a blade that is .150" thick, 4 3/4" long, with an overall length of 9 3/4" and weighs in at 7.7 oz.

There's a bit more Rosewood inset into the handle of the standard size model and there are some blade shape differences also.

I'm thinking that sharpening the blade with it's curved profile might be a challenge. I've shown it alongside a 103 to give it some scale.

I just LOVE the "new car smell" of the leather sheath fresh out of the box! :thumbup:

 

[postfallsidaho]

Thats a beauty Dave! I didn't even know they were making a compact skinner. I love my full size one but... That Ergo folder is really the ticket

 

[StuntDouble]

I don't like recurves, but man that knife could almost make me change my mind.

 

[Plumberdv]

Thats a beauty Dave! I didn't even know they were making a compact skinner. I love my full size one but... That Ergo folder is really the ticket

Hey Jim!! Where have you been, I've missed you.

You know, when they first came out, I was turned off by the rubber handle. I even gave away the first one (the folding model) that I bought. I guess my tastes have changed because I find myself really liking it. As soon as the standard size model is available again on Buck's website, I'm going to pick up one of them also.

 

[imafritz]

I liked the rubber handles with the insert from the word go. I like that size, always thought the 103 to be a hare small. That looks like just the ticket.

Yeah Jim, welcome back!!

 

[Plumberdv]

I thought I'd bring this thread to the top again to show the difference in the size of the full size Ergo and the newer compact size.

 

[David Martin]

Dave, Cool model. It looks a full inch longer than the 103 and in the upgrade steel. DM

 

[Flatlander1963]

I just bought the full size Pro a few minutes ago. I have an Avid so I know I'm going to love it.