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I'm definitely gonna keep my eyes out for one of these that I like as well. Hopefully a scandi one. :thumbup:
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I'm definitely gonna keep my eyes out for one of these that I like as well. Hopefully a scandi one. :thumbup:
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I prefer the OSKs for pocket carry, light utility/EDC in general. The EDK and the BCK just seem like they'd be killer at whittling but in order to give them any substantial use, I feel like I'd have to find the time to add that as a hobby. I'm sure it would be an enjoyable past time but these darned kids take up so much time. lol
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I have a mental hang up when it comes to knives with handles that are a good bit longer than the blades. I know it makes them great utilitarian tools and all, and if I still did trim work, I;d probably have one on my tool belt. But aesthetically I am personally just not drawn to them for edc carry. I much prefer the Bushboot for edc and so far the Lonestar is the only exception fr edc for me with the much longer handle. I gues the attitude makes up for it
Where the EDK did excel for me however, was in the field, especially in the winter, when paired with a larger tool. It is just awesome for making small field expedient tools, utensils, and trap triggers and components. It's sort of like a miniature Kephart for finer more detailed work.
the handle on the newer one fits my hand much better, I received a PM from the fella that snagged the last one and it said "melts into the hand"
I said that. I had been looking for an EDC that I could throw in my pocket. I've bought/tried the FF Esquire, and the Surls Patch--while both great knives they did not give me the feeling of the clouds parting and the sun shining through. The moment I put the EDK in my hand that's the feeling I got. Now I am just waiting for the slip sheath I ordered from Rick Lowe to arrive next week so I can start carrying.
And I also need to decide what to do with the Esquire and Patch.
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This is definitely my thoughts on the OS Karda and mainly what I use it for. I definitely like it in that role. I would think that the EDK and BCK would make great companion knives to the larger knives that I carry when in the woods all day, especially multiple days.
I have a mental hang up when it comes to knives with handles that are a good bit longer than the blades. I know it makes them great utilitarian tools and all, and if I still did trim work, I;d probably have one on my tool belt. But aesthetically I am personally just not drawn to them for edc carry. I much prefer the Bushboot for edc and so far the Lonestar is the only exception fr edc for me with the much longer handle. I gues the attitude makes up for it
This is exactly what I was thinking. I don't mind when there's more handle then blade and at times I even prefer it. Especially, like you said, when they're in utility roles. When I'm out for long times in the woods I usually carry at least 2 knives. Especially when it's multiple days which, sadly, hasn't happened in a while. Usually the smaller knife does a lot of the work and the larger knife is a bit of piece of mind. At least until I need a decent size fire. I would think that the EDK or BCK would make a great 2nd knife or possibly even a 3rd. I've been looking at them for a while but haven't been able to pull the trigger.
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That would be awesome and very kind of you Phillip! I'll gladly take you up on the offer so I can see for myself. Thanks so much! I have to send you my new address as I'm now a resident of Georgia.
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That would be awesome and very kind of you Phillip! I'll gladly take you up on the offer so I can see for myself. Thanks so much! I have to send you my new address as I'm now a resident of Georgia.
no problem.ill ship it with this weeks batch
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Awesome! Thanks again Phillip! I'll email you my new address. :thumbup:
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the handle on the newer one fits my hand much better, I received a PM from the fella that snagged the last one and it said "melts into the hand"
Well, since that old school one doesn't fit your hand as well, you just let me know when you're ready to unload the top one in this pic. I could be persuaded!
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ill ponder that
but more than likely it's going to hang around. i really like buying the older stuff.
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Lol. I knew I had no chance when I saw it posted in the flea market and I certainly knew I had no chance limping in with a dibs call. [emoji3]
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I have not had much luck grabbing an Old School Ladyfinger so far. If the Navy burlap one is 3/32", I'll have to make a go at it. One of these weeks it may actually work out that I get a good connection speed...
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