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You get $700 from a "knife-ferry". Would you buy a Sebenza or a Mad Dog knife?
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Unless you're going to carry it in a location that has and rigidly enforces laws against spring assisted knives, if you're looking for pure overall quality in every respect, the decision is easy. A Microtech "Nemesis" OTF, which is a cross between a stilleto and spear point and a Randall #1 fixed blade in 6" length with your choice of stainless or high carbon steel (I prefer the stainless) with a Micarta handle can't be beat for an all purpose knife that will be handed down for generations. For more functional use on the OTF, the MT HALO III, especially with the combo edge (mine is black Titanium coated 154CM high carbon stainless) is hard to equal, much less beat. Even though these are rugged hard working knives, no one will be able to look down their nose at you for buying them. For "using" knives, they are the finest that money can buy, and knowledgeable knife enthusiasts will nod in recognition of both as true pure quality.
Just having them indicates appreciation of the very best. This not to disparage other knife makers, many of whom make excellent knoives, but the Randall has stood the test of time, and is the grandfather of modern day multi purpose semi-Bowie style fighting/utility field knives
If on the other hand, you want a collector, there are so many customs out there it will boil down to your personal taste, and all you have to do is choose a reputable and respected maker.
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George
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Just having them indicates appreciation of the very best. This not to disparage other knife makers, many of whom make excellent knoives, but the Randall has stood the test of time, and is the grandfather of modern day multi purpose semi-Bowie style fighting/utility field knives
If on the other hand, you want a collector, there are so many customs out there it will boil down to your personal taste, and all you have to do is choose a reputable and respected maker.
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George
StarPD
I've got a MD ATAK and a CR wood inlayed bronze damascus Sebbie.
The ATAK is cool, but I wouldn't spend the money it costs to own one.
The bronze/wood Sebbie is wa-ay cool, worth the cost.
If I had to choose which one to own or BUY, over the other, the Sebbie wins. Easily.
Nick
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The ATAK is cool, but I wouldn't spend the money it costs to own one.
The bronze/wood Sebbie is wa-ay cool, worth the cost.
If I had to choose which one to own or BUY, over the other, the Sebbie wins. Easily.
Nick
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This topic contains the first funny thing I've heard(read) Mayo say, and I laughed aloud.
I can't see dropping that kind of dough on any production knife.
In my opinion the Sebenza is the most compelling folder design I've ever seen, bar none.
Despite the tired and lame name of, "Mad Dog," I think that guy is brilliant and often misunderstood. Maybe even collectible, but who the hell knows.
Some makers, and manufacturers (not named in MY reply) are well known for "incorporating" or "reverse-engineering" other makers' designs, without credit. This practice used to be called stealing.
Where does this knife-ferry operate? Great Lakes region, maybe? [/b]
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I can't see dropping that kind of dough on any production knife.
In my opinion the Sebenza is the most compelling folder design I've ever seen, bar none.
Despite the tired and lame name of, "Mad Dog," I think that guy is brilliant and often misunderstood. Maybe even collectible, but who the hell knows.
Some makers, and manufacturers (not named in MY reply) are well known for "incorporating" or "reverse-engineering" other makers' designs, without credit. This practice used to be called stealing.
Where does this knife-ferry operate? Great Lakes region, maybe? [/b]
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I have to agree with Hart, I've got some of Darrel and Toms work, they are both to notch makers and Jerry is right there with them. I've noticed that these guys interact well with those they deal with and bend over backwards to make sure the customer gets what he wants. Besides they're all BASTIDS
Jake
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Hmm .. hard to tell. Give me the $700 and I'll figure it out.
Mad Dog, Sebenza, nah.
From the top of my head that must go to another Jerry Hossom's.
Dew.
P.S. I 've just posted a picture of mine at
http://www.bladeforums.com/ubb/Forum60/HTML/000080.html
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Mad Dog, Sebenza, nah.
From the top of my head that must go to another Jerry Hossom's.
Dew.
P.S. I 've just posted a picture of mine at
http://www.bladeforums.com/ubb/Forum60/HTML/000080.html
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$700?
Well, first I'd buy me an original Crawford/Kasper Fighting Folder.
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THEN, I'd buy a box-full of the CRKT version of this knife, and give one to each of my friends.
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Dann Fassnacht
Aberdeen, WA
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Well, first I'd buy me an original Crawford/Kasper Fighting Folder.
THEN, I'd buy a box-full of the CRKT version of this knife, and give one to each of my friends.
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Dann Fassnacht
Aberdeen, WA
glockman99@hotmail.com
ICQ# 53675663
Gary W. Graley
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I'd give the money to my wife and say
Honey, here ya go, it's all for you!
Heck, I've got enough knives.......for now, but that $700 will be a good investment when I next get a knife......Hey, remember when I gave you $700?
Go for it!
G2
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Honey, here ya go, it's all for you!
Heck, I've got enough knives.......for now, but that $700 will be a good investment when I next get a knife......Hey, remember when I gave you $700?
Go for it!
G2
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You kids! (old geezer mode on, sadly shaking head in dismay) Your imaginations are so limited! Learn to stretch your minds and not let others set limits for you. For example, here are a few trinkets I happened to have laying around when I read this thread. Finally got a photo taken; tossed a chamois shirt on my patio and clicked away:
Here is a description. That is a Kit Carson large U-2 dive knife in Talonite (r)on top. Next to the 1911 is a small AZCK Sebenza. Below that is a Tom Mayo custom drop point in Talonite; that is not a blotch of rust on the blade, it is Tom's logo.
Then a Mad Dog mini Shrike, a MD pATAK2, then an A T Barr custom folder, a Kit Carson #18 folder in Talonite, then a Chris Reeve Sebenza with maple burl inlay and Devin Thomas bronze spirograph Damascus. Then a large AZCK Seb, a California Buckeye inlay Seb, then an Ernie Emerson CQC-7 and CQC-6. Bottom is a Darrel Ralph custom, similar to the Apogee in Talonite, except with no recurve. On the right side is a MD Lab Rat (my son's knife), and a Gold Coin Seb. That is a MD full size Shrike on the left.
Concerning the 1911. It is a National Match, made in 1957, the first year of production (they weren't called Gold Cups for several more years). In pristine shape, and still shoots a lot better than I can. Those were the days when you could get a 1911 out of the box and expect it to work perfectly.
About the Kimber Tom Mayo mentioned. Well, things might have changed, and Kimber has learned to heat treat the parts that they make out of old Budweiser beer cans so that the parts won't break right away, but I personally wouldn't count on Kimber being able to heat treat a chocolate chip cookie. I think that Tom has let those big waves pound his head into the sand a few too many times.
BTW, every item in the photo is less than $700; with the condition that the 1911 is $700 per INCH!!
Have fun spending your money! Walt
Here is a description. That is a Kit Carson large U-2 dive knife in Talonite (r)on top. Next to the 1911 is a small AZCK Sebenza. Below that is a Tom Mayo custom drop point in Talonite; that is not a blotch of rust on the blade, it is Tom's logo.
Concerning the 1911. It is a National Match, made in 1957, the first year of production (they weren't called Gold Cups for several more years). In pristine shape, and still shoots a lot better than I can. Those were the days when you could get a 1911 out of the box and expect it to work perfectly.
About the Kimber Tom Mayo mentioned. Well, things might have changed, and Kimber has learned to heat treat the parts that they make out of old Budweiser beer cans so that the parts won't break right away, but I personally wouldn't count on Kimber being able to heat treat a chocolate chip cookie. I think that Tom has let those big waves pound his head into the sand a few too many times.
BTW, every item in the photo is less than $700; with the condition that the 1911 is $700 per INCH!!
Have fun spending your money! Walt