Don't know about anyone else but, aside from the Tanto Blade, and the two fingered nightmare retention system I LOVE it! I'm having a custom done that will be similar with a subhilt. That is just one of the many types of knives I like. I am not in a profession where I can carry anything more than a Calypso Jr (and even that is pushing it) so I buy stuff I can take with me hiking and camping or just 'admire' in general. I do mostly family style camping now but before that and hopefully again in the future I will do the hardcore stuff where you hike up 8-10 miles and from then on it is all about YOU! You fall down and hurt yourself so bad you can't go on, you simply kiss your butt goodbye cause no amount of yelling 'anything' is gonna help...... And in those situations a tactical style blade can be your best friend, your ambulance, your paramedic, your doctor, etc..... Despite how civilized this world seems there are still some VERY difficult wilderness areas and tactical style blades are great in those situations and NOT everyone makes it out..... Just read the Rocky Mountain News Obits. and you'll see what I mean. People die EVERY year cause they are unprepared and think real life is too much like TV and they can just 'waltz off into the woods and come back unscathed'. NOT true! Not by a LONG shot! I'm not saying the Rambo situation was anything but a good idea for a movie but when I head out I cover my butt in a number of ways and a knife like that is something I would readily grab onto. First, look at the full tang construction, the grind lines and imagine the strength of that tip and what a good spear it would make if needed, then the handle material and ergonomic design of the handle in general, the lower guard to keep your fingers from sliding up if it was wet with water, sweat, or blood (cause a little boo boo can be deadly without Mommy, Bactine, and Bandaids readily available
).... The carry system looks good and is secure but not 'quick' on the draw which makes it perfect for camping hiking situations and will dry quickly once wet! I looked at the knife for about 40 seconds and that is what I saw so I guess it is all in your perspective. When I'm out and about in the Community I carry normal stuff but for camping, there is nothing better than a big ol knife like that one there!
Just my two centavos worth!
Shawn
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I feel sorry for people who don't drink. When they wake up in
the morning, that's as good as they're going to feel all day.
* Frank Sinatra
