Trc anyone?

sfrigon1 said:
You have every trc that I don't lol . I have the apocalypse m, k1, k1s, urban tactical .
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Do you have a favourite between them?
I am finding myself once again tempted by the k1's and looking into them over the past couple of days. But the apocalypse m look fantastic also
 
Only two for me, k1s and xs splinter. I'd like to try the k1, full size splinter, and apocalyse-L. I can't make up my mind on the k1s I have in M390. I LOVE how thin it is, but it's just a little small for my hand, which almost depresses me since I like the rest of it so well :( I just keep wondering about that K1. I wish it was done in thin stock and I'd jump for sure.
 
Hard Knocks said:
Only two for me, k1s and xs splinter. I'd like to try the k1, full size splinter, and apocalyse-L. I can't make up my mind on the k1s I have in M390. I LOVE how thin it is, but it's just a little small for my hand, which almost depresses me since I like the rest of it so well :( I just keep wondering about that K1. I wish it was done in thin stock and I'd jump for sure.
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I say take the plunge Dave :) i think I will once lamnia have them in again. The stock may be pretty thick, but so is the CPK FK for that matter ;).. although it wont be quite as slicey as the FK, i am sure it will still be quite a great cutter with sound durability.
 
XtianAus said:
Do you have a favourite between them?
I am finding myself once again tempted by the k1's and looking into them over the past couple of days. But the apocalypse m look fantastic also
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The k1s just barely over the urban tactical . But these two are among my very favorite knives. Everything about these knives are amazing and they are so dam rugged ! The k1s is the most comfortable knife I've ever felt . You wouldn't think that by looking at it but somehow it really is
 
sfrigon1 said:
The k1s just barely over the urban tactical . But these two are among my very favorite knives. Everything about these knives are amazing and they are so dam rugged ! The k1s is the most comfortable knife I've ever felt . You wouldn't think that by looking at it but somehow it really is
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Thanks for the reply but i am confused if you mean your k1's (plural) or k1s (k1small)? Haha :p
 
XtianAus said:
I say take the plunge Dave :) i think I will once lamnia have them in again. The stock may be pretty thick, but so is the CPK FK for that matter ;).. although it wont be quite as slicey as the FK, i am sure it will still be quite a great cutter with sound durability.
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I think you're right Christian, I'm going to need to get one at some point. Otherwise it's just going to keep nagging at me, lol. If the full size splinters hit first though, I'm definitely pulling the trigger on one of those, or even a backup xs. The xs is one of my favorite blades of any maker.
 
Hard Knocks said:
I think you're right Christian, I'm going to need to get one at some point. Otherwise it's just going to keep nagging at me, lol. If the full size splinters hit first though, I'm definitely pulling the trigger on one of those, or even a backup xs. The xs is one of my favorite blades of any maker.
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Wow really?? I didn't know you held it so highly! What makes it stand out from other knives? Has the steel held up well for you?

The only thing that has held me back from purchasing one was not being able to find english reviews on them haha so i havent been sure of their steel and HT. Not to say Elmax or M390/20cv is a slouch, but it depends on the HT. And I can be pretty tough on my knives at times and so always need something slicey but durable.
 
XtianAus said:
Wow really?? I didn't know you held it so highly! What makes it stand out from other knives? Has the steel held up well for you?

The only thing that has held me back from purchasing one was not being able to find english reviews on them haha so i havent been sure of their steel and HT. Not to say Elmax or M390/20cv is a slouch, but it depends on the HT. And I can be pretty tough on my knives at times and so always need something slicey but durable.
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I was so close to buying a splinter ,but I think someone here got the last one . Unfortunately it made its way down my (priority) list . It's funny how just talking about certain knives on the forums can get you interested again .
 
XtianAus said:
Wow really?? I didn't know you held it so highly! What makes it stand out from other knives? Has the steel held up well for you?

The only thing that has held me back from purchasing one was not being able to find english reviews on them haha so i havent been sure of their steel and HT. Not to say Elmax or M390/20cv is a slouch, but it depends on the HT. And I can be pretty tough on my knives at times and so always need something slicey but durable.
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Okay, I'll try to make a go at this in a way that hopefully makes sense. Remember, I'm much more of a hunter/trapper than a bushcrafter, so that heavily affects what I carry.

On the trapline and following my dogs, I don't usually have need of a big knife. There is more of a need to move fast and light. The small splinter is one of those blades that packs so light it is forgotten until needed.

It is very slicey, wickedly so really, being so thin with the full flat grind. I would not hammer this knife through anything personally, it's not designed for that, but it cleans small game up to deer-sized game well. The xs may be just a tad shorter in blade length than what I like on deer, and therefore my desire to try out the full-size splinter at some point. But the xs fits my hand perfectly when skinning with blade held cutting edge up, thumb against the index finger flare. It's perfect for small to medium game in part because it fits me so well, which of course will be subjective with users hand size.

This is my first go with N690. I have found it to take a good edge and have reasonable durability. It is also very corrosion resistant. I have only resharpened this blade once, and was surprised when I needed to use a bit coarser abrasive to get the job done, at least at the start of the job to set the secondary bevel where I personally wanted it.

I guess what I'm saying is that even though the xs seems light duty, after sharpening it, I have more faith that it will hold up for a long time to come. I was not displeased that it took some effort, because the whole blade doesn't consist of a lot of steel. The steel certainly did not cut away like butter, lol. I would like to see this blade made available in M390 or perhaps some really good D2.







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sfrigon1 said:
I was so close to buying a splinter ,but I think someone here got the last one......
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Sorry, that was me, at least if you're talking about the small splinter :oops:

I think russianblades is getting a run of the full size at some point, hopefully soon.
 
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That is awesome mate :) thanks for taking the time to write up your experience. Looks like a handy great little knife. I like the fact that it disappears when carrying it. Is it significantly lighter than your S! 2.7?
Those sheaths look like great quality too
 
XtianAus said:
That is awesome mate :) thanks for taking the time to write up your experience. Looks like a handy great little knife. I like the fact that it disappears when carrying it. Is it significantly lighter than your S! 2.7?
Those sheaths look like great quality too
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I forgot to mention how perfectly made all of my trc's sheaths are ,they are solid, compact and tight as heck ,crazy retention
 
XtianAus said:
That is awesome mate :) thanks for taking the time to write up your experience. Looks like a handy great little knife. I like the fact that it disappears when carrying it. Is it significantly lighter than your S! 2.7?
Those sheaths look like great quality too
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You're welcome bud. Like sfrigon1 said, the sheaths are really good. The kydex on the splinter is excellent. I replaced the original belt loop with one of chiral.grolim's uke attachments that I shortened a bit to get the ride where I wanted it. More me wanting to fool with it to make it my own than really necessary. I wish the k1s had come with their kydex rather than the leather pouch-style, but that's just me.

So the knife in the first picture with the xs splinter is the 3.5. These two blades are very close in weight. I don't have a scale here, but just by feel, the 3.5 seems slightly heavier. I have G10 on the 3.5 but if it were in micarta I think they'd be about the same.

I grabbed the 2.7 to check it out just now. The 2.7 is lighter than the splinter, but not by much. There's a significant size difference, but the chubby scales on the 2.7 keep the weight difference small. I thought there'd be a bigger gap between these two.

trc xs splinter and survive knives gso 2.7:

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I completely forgot that I didnt reply. Sorry Dave. Thank you for the extensive comparison. I read it during work, replied in my head, work got busy and then forgot i had not actually replied! I do that a lot when I receive text messages too. Sorry bud, but thanks again :D

Are you still tossing and turning on the K1? Andrius has a batch of K1 dlc M390's in process now ready for a home. I am ordering one from him. If you can get past it being coated, I urge you to fulfil your cravings and get in on them before they are gone!
 
Hi Christian. No worries, I know how that goes for sure, lol. Man I put that small trc through the paces this weekend cleaning trout. It is a heck of a good little trout knife! The N690 must be about completely stainless too, because I resheathed it wet time and again with no problems. Thanks for the heads-up on the K1 model. I'll check them out, although I'm in sell mode right now, raising money for family stuff. Still, it never hurts to look.......... :D
 
I have the apocalypse, k1, tr1s, mini necker, speed demon and mille couri ... Never planned to get so many but trc knives are just insanely good and clever thought out.. fit and finish also next lvl and they make standard kydex as good as custom kydex makers ... Zero rattle perfect retention zero blunting! I fcking love trc! Glad they are not that known yet so i was able to get all these models
 
I have the apocalypse, k1, tr1s, mini necker, speed demon and mille couri ... Never planned to get so many but trc knives are just insanely good and clever thought out.. fit and finish also next lvl and they make standard kydex as good as custom kydex makers ... Zero rattle perfect retention zero blunting! I fcking love trc! Glad they are not that known yet so i was able to get all these models
 
I have the apocalypse, k1, tr1s, mini necker, speed demon and mille couri ... Never planned to get so many but trc knives are just insanely good and clever thought out.. fit and finish also next lvl and they make standard kydex as good as custom kydex makers ... Zero rattle perfect retention zero blunting! I fcking love trc! Glad they are not that known yet so i was able to get all these models
 
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