1AbominAble1
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As many of us have I've lusted after a few Busse/Kin blades for a couple of years before finally taking the plunge. I wasn't after anything too extravagant, just an NMSFNO and a TGLB.
BUT
Then while trying to learn the ins and outs of all of the names and abbreviations of the different knives they've offered I ran into a few more that I wanted.
I ended up getting a nice deal on a standard Ratmandu with some Mashed Cat Kydex for my first. I absolutely love that knife. You've all heard it before but I have to say that it is one of the best "all around" knives there is. The only thing I'd change is to remove the choil but that's just a preference thing, I still love that knife!
The Second one I picked up was a sweet NMSFNO with some Kydex from the exchange. In short, it's everything I imagined it would be-damn sweet knife. Mine is the bronze, minus tattoo (thankfully, no offense Garth). I wasn't sure what I'd think of the color but when it showed up I was happy to find that I really like it. I look forward to using this knife at every excuse I can find. It came able to shave arm hair and has held that obtuse shaving edge perfectly. It is my first Infi and I'll never part with that one.
I followed that up with a sweet HRLM with some homemade kydex( mashed cat on the way ), I think it'd make a great hunting knife and may use it instead of my Nyala this season-if I can get it back from my Wife who also lives the little Rodent.
The ergo's of the HRLM and the Ratmandu handle are superb. I like that handle so much that I ended up getting my second piece of Infi-in a Swamp Rat-the infamous InfiDu. There's something to be said about the beauty of satin Infi and coyote G10. I haven't been able to bring myself to use this one yet due to its beauty but I bought it because I prefer uncoated blades and it's just a matter of time before I break it in.
I picked up a Prototype Tanto Mudd Mutt after that as a gift for my friend who's been helping me fix up my house since I had my shoulder replaced. It was the first time I laid hands on the resiprene handle and I have to admit that I like it a lot. I considered keeping it but it was bought with a purpose and I'm sure that he'll love it.
The most recent one is still en route, it's a Beefmandu with a swedge. I have some mashed cat Kydex coming for it and am very excited to get this one. I think that it'll make a great camp/hiking blade.
Well that does it for now, the TGLB is still on the list along with a Gladius and possibly a NMFSH.
I've bared my addiction for all of you Hogs, 6 knives in 8-9 weeks.
I know that some of you buy that many in a week but I'm still just a piglet😊
I'll try to update with photo's later, thanks for reading.
BUT
Then while trying to learn the ins and outs of all of the names and abbreviations of the different knives they've offered I ran into a few more that I wanted.
I ended up getting a nice deal on a standard Ratmandu with some Mashed Cat Kydex for my first. I absolutely love that knife. You've all heard it before but I have to say that it is one of the best "all around" knives there is. The only thing I'd change is to remove the choil but that's just a preference thing, I still love that knife!
The Second one I picked up was a sweet NMSFNO with some Kydex from the exchange. In short, it's everything I imagined it would be-damn sweet knife. Mine is the bronze, minus tattoo (thankfully, no offense Garth). I wasn't sure what I'd think of the color but when it showed up I was happy to find that I really like it. I look forward to using this knife at every excuse I can find. It came able to shave arm hair and has held that obtuse shaving edge perfectly. It is my first Infi and I'll never part with that one.
I followed that up with a sweet HRLM with some homemade kydex( mashed cat on the way ), I think it'd make a great hunting knife and may use it instead of my Nyala this season-if I can get it back from my Wife who also lives the little Rodent.
The ergo's of the HRLM and the Ratmandu handle are superb. I like that handle so much that I ended up getting my second piece of Infi-in a Swamp Rat-the infamous InfiDu. There's something to be said about the beauty of satin Infi and coyote G10. I haven't been able to bring myself to use this one yet due to its beauty but I bought it because I prefer uncoated blades and it's just a matter of time before I break it in.
I picked up a Prototype Tanto Mudd Mutt after that as a gift for my friend who's been helping me fix up my house since I had my shoulder replaced. It was the first time I laid hands on the resiprene handle and I have to admit that I like it a lot. I considered keeping it but it was bought with a purpose and I'm sure that he'll love it.
The most recent one is still en route, it's a Beefmandu with a swedge. I have some mashed cat Kydex coming for it and am very excited to get this one. I think that it'll make a great camp/hiking blade.
Well that does it for now, the TGLB is still on the list along with a Gladius and possibly a NMFSH.
I've bared my addiction for all of you Hogs, 6 knives in 8-9 weeks.
I know that some of you buy that many in a week but I'm still just a piglet😊
I'll try to update with photo's later, thanks for reading.
