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did some batonning; the high saber grind performed quite well, as I suspected, based on my experience with this kind of grind. The wedge splits and before it gets lodged, the wider flat side keeps splitting the wood apart. Had some dry wood ranging from around 3" to 1 1/2", and a gnarly branch knot was split too
leather sheath, well made
nothing drastic, any sharp edge should be able to curl without a problem
hard stuff, done
No hot spots, or any other discomfort handling it. I did chop at a 1 1/2" branch, but it was no surprise that it sucked at it. Blades under 8" usually do, unless they have a longer handle and a wider blade. The wood was put to a great use
the fire was started with the ferro that came with the knife using the spine
So...wood is the norm, I will have to find other stuff that can really test this blade. More to come, soon I hope. Any ideas?
leather sheath, well made
nothing drastic, any sharp edge should be able to curl without a problem
hard stuff, done
No hot spots, or any other discomfort handling it. I did chop at a 1 1/2" branch, but it was no surprise that it sucked at it. Blades under 8" usually do, unless they have a longer handle and a wider blade. The wood was put to a great use
the fire was started with the ferro that came with the knife using the spine
So...wood is the norm, I will have to find other stuff that can really test this blade. More to come, soon I hope. Any ideas?