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Les George Talos, VECP, or ESV. I like my Inkosi and XM-18, but the Georges are a little bit better.
Les George Talos, VECP, or ESV. I like my Inkosi and XM-18, but the Georges are a little bit better.
Great to hear your thoughts on the Contra. I’d love to check one out in person. I have a Barbus but haven’t held any other Sander. The other models may be as good or better, although I do like the contoured handle and blade fuller on the Barbus.
I feel that the ergonomics are nearly perfect and they are a great balance between finesse and durability. There is something about the click of the lock bar when you open the knife that conveys quality. I also like the blade shape more than the others. I can’t find much to fault in any of the three brands, but my Les Georges are my favorite.I’m very familiar with the CRK and Hinderer offerings, but haven’t gotten a Les George in hand. What inspires you to say that they’re better? I’m not asking to challenge, but to hear your take.
That's me for the most part although I continue to push the $200 possibly to $300.... It boils down to I'm too damn old to spend money like that when I can't see the reward or value over the sub-$200 knives for the most part. My most expensive folder was made by TA Davison. So, I have few recommendations. I do want to take a look at the LionSteel knife mentioned earlier just for my information, of course.I don't own any production knives in this range. Mine max out in the $200 range.
That's me for the most part although I continue to push the $200 possibly to $300.... It boils down to I'm too damn old to spend money like that when I can't see the reward or value over the sub-$200 knives for the most part. My most expensive folder was made by TA Davison. So, I have few recommendations. I do want to take a look at the LionSteel knife mentioned earlier just for my information, of course.
I still visit TFL from time to time. Same handle. I am just not as "into" it as I used to be. I still have time for knives and guns for that matter. Knives are a priority these days as I am simply more interested in them now that guns.I definitely get this sentiment. I don’t spend money on many things in life. Simple clothes, simple watch, simple car. I’m not a flashy guy. My family is comfortable, and we’re on track for a very comfortable retirement down the road.
When the realization hit that I’m so consistently responsible everywhere else, I allowed myself to shrug off the guilt and splurge a bit with this.
IIRC from The Firing Line days, this isn’t your only hobby, though. So, I get it.
I still visit TFL from time to time. Same handle. I am just not as "into" it as I used to be. I still have time for knives and guns for that matter. Knives are a priority these days as I am simply more interested in them now that guns.