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The other thread on favorite bushcraft knives got me thinking on the knives I've sold or traded off. I wish I had enough money to simply buy whatever knives I want, whenever I want, but I usually do the sell-one-to-buy-one-thing :grumpy:.
These are the ones I regret selling/trading the most:
Vic OHT
I liked the longer saw, one-hand opening and locking blade, and contoured/fuller handle on this Vic. I bought mine before I knew there was a non-serrated version available, but I wasn't too bothered by it. I normally have a plain edge on me anyway, and at least the serrations were on the front of the blade.
If they would drop the dedicated philips and add a small spear point or sheep's foot blade, the knife would be a pretty great woodsbumming folder/multitool for me. But it's still a great tool as is. I'll be picking up another of these (PE this time) next month. Is the PE version chisel ground?
Bravo-1s and Gunny
The Bravo-1 was my first blade love.
I don't see the logic in using a tool that doesn't fit my hand or feel good in use, and the Bravo-1/Gunny's ergos were the best I've come across in a production blade. The contouring on both knives was simply superb. For my own tastes, I wish the Bravo-1 came in thinner stock. I think I'd be quite happy with a Bravo-1 in the Gunny's thickness, without the ramp and with maybe a little more of a drop point.
But man, these were good blades, and I regret selling them. I'll pick up another Bravo-1 at some point; it'll replace the RC4 in my EDC pack. With my commuting to work in a city in earthquake country, I don't see improvised prying as inconceivable....
Fällkniven F1
The F1, what a great knife. Even with the pragmatic thermorun handle (yes yes, it's great in cold or wet weather), the knife still oozed a certain refined quality. Not to mention its spine threw sparks off a firesteel like no other. I'm talking bouncing sparks on the ground from an LMF, from stomach height striking.
The knife was keen, well proportioned and profiled, well balanced, strong, practical, easy on maintenance, and obviously put together well. I think it's a great bit of practical design and construction. I fully intend on purchasing another one.
BK9
I don't really have a use for a blade this big, to be honest. But for a 9" blade, that big boy was lively in-hand. The handle was surprisingly comfortable too. I had issues with the screws coming loose during batoning use, but no biggie. If you test it out at home, you can always loctite them before a real outing if you're worried. And I've heard over on the Becker sub that a compromise is in the works (securing screws while still allowing customers the option to customize).
This thing was a champ. I don't know if I regret selling it enough to pick up another any time soon, but I DO regret selling it.
What edged tools do you regret letting go?
These are the ones I regret selling/trading the most:
Vic OHT
I liked the longer saw, one-hand opening and locking blade, and contoured/fuller handle on this Vic. I bought mine before I knew there was a non-serrated version available, but I wasn't too bothered by it. I normally have a plain edge on me anyway, and at least the serrations were on the front of the blade.
If they would drop the dedicated philips and add a small spear point or sheep's foot blade, the knife would be a pretty great woodsbumming folder/multitool for me. But it's still a great tool as is. I'll be picking up another of these (PE this time) next month. Is the PE version chisel ground?
Bravo-1s and Gunny
The Bravo-1 was my first blade love.
I don't see the logic in using a tool that doesn't fit my hand or feel good in use, and the Bravo-1/Gunny's ergos were the best I've come across in a production blade. The contouring on both knives was simply superb. For my own tastes, I wish the Bravo-1 came in thinner stock. I think I'd be quite happy with a Bravo-1 in the Gunny's thickness, without the ramp and with maybe a little more of a drop point.But man, these were good blades, and I regret selling them. I'll pick up another Bravo-1 at some point; it'll replace the RC4 in my EDC pack. With my commuting to work in a city in earthquake country, I don't see improvised prying as inconceivable....
Fällkniven F1
The F1, what a great knife. Even with the pragmatic thermorun handle (yes yes, it's great in cold or wet weather), the knife still oozed a certain refined quality. Not to mention its spine threw sparks off a firesteel like no other. I'm talking bouncing sparks on the ground from an LMF, from stomach height striking.
The knife was keen, well proportioned and profiled, well balanced, strong, practical, easy on maintenance, and obviously put together well. I think it's a great bit of practical design and construction. I fully intend on purchasing another one.
BK9
I don't really have a use for a blade this big, to be honest. But for a 9" blade, that big boy was lively in-hand. The handle was surprisingly comfortable too. I had issues with the screws coming loose during batoning use, but no biggie. If you test it out at home, you can always loctite them before a real outing if you're worried. And I've heard over on the Becker sub that a compromise is in the works (securing screws while still allowing customers the option to customize).
This thing was a champ. I don't know if I regret selling it enough to pick up another any time soon, but I DO regret selling it.
What edged tools do you regret letting go?
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