What is your favorite color G-10

That's something I didn't think about, but I can see it. Black might make it seem more like a weapon, as much as orange could seem to make it more of a tool.
 
Need2Know said:
They are all tools.

Even a weapon is a tool.
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That's very true, but Maprik does make an interesting point about perception. The same point can be made about how the knife is handled. For example, I normally open my XM's using the flipper. But today I was out in public, in a situation where discretion was a good idea, so I pulled the knife out gently and use both hands to open it. No one seemed concerned when I handled it that way.
 
Lone_Wolfe said:
That's very true, but Maprik does make an interesting point about perception. The same point can be made about how the knife is handled. For example, I normally open my XM's using the flipper. But today I was out in public, in a situation where discretion was a good idea, so I pulled the knife out gently and use both hands to open it. No one seemed concerned when I handled it that way.
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Sometimes I wish the bad guys wore black hats so the masses would be less likely to over react to something as innocent as flipping open an XM.

Let those people (bothered by it) try and complain when I use that same knife to assist them or maybe even save them.
 
Need2Know said:
Sometimes I wish the bad guys wore black hats so the masses would be less likely to over react to something as innocent as flipping open an XM.

Let those people (bothered by it) try and complain when I use that same knife to assist them or maybe even save them.
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I agree with that, especially the second part!

I do think some sheeple would freak at even the sight of a Mnandi in use. :rolleyes:
 
Need2Know said:
Knew it would be loved.

Knurled thumb stud?
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Good eye N2K. Very observant! I had my knifemaker friend Tom Veff do that for me. I don't really use the flipper, I'm a thumbstud pusher by habit and I just can't really get used to holding the knife to use the flipper. Anyway, the smooth top of the thumbstud was OK but I wanted a little grip for sure-fire opening every time. Tom just flattened the tops a little and then used a very sharp file edge to cut the cross cut pattern on the tops. Now I merely brush my thumb against the stud and the blade is out. I fully realize that modifying the knives at all voids the warranty but I have this odd urge to make everything I own a little unique and I've had this knife long enough to know that nothing is going to go wrong with it for as long as I own it (which will be until I die and my son takes ownership).


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Does the modified stud catch on pocket liners as it's plucked from the pocket?

I knew your pen was brass, I EDC one too. Wasn't my place to answer.

My buddy has a copper Investitator and I'll be interested to see if it gets better looking with age.
 
As for favorite G-10 color....

I like different looks on different knives. The small 3" might be beautiful in Orange, while Black may look awesome on a 24. It boils down to mood, personal preference and availability.

My favorite color...is variety.
 
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