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Offline Benner

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I now have 2.
« on: February 16, 2008, 05:09:56 PM »
Yesterday I received a surprise present from Mike (micky d) as a congrats for my recent good news.  I opened it up and was surprised to find a Cold Steel Canadian Belt knife that me and Mike had spoken about a few times as I had said that I was keen to get one.  Well now that I am lucky enough to own one I am certainly not disappointed.  :)  I really like the blade shape and it feels really good in the hand.  The blade cuts really well and I think will perform well in many different cutting tasks.

Here are some pics that I quickly took today...











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Re: I now have 2.
« Reply #1 on: February 16, 2008, 05:16:12 PM »
That's a beaut, Benner!  I really would like to hear your thoughts on this knife after you get some use with it. Good luck with it.  :cheers:
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Re: I now have 2.
« Reply #2 on: February 16, 2008, 05:27:44 PM »
Very nice! The blade/handle arrangement strikes me as odd though, just like Def's Grohmann. I'll need to try one someday.
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Re: I now have 2.
« Reply #3 on: February 16, 2008, 05:32:41 PM »
Very nice! The blade/handle arrangement strikes me as odd though, just like Def's Grohmann. I'll need to try one someday.

I thought it looked odd when I first saw one as well, but after a while it really grew on me. 
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Offline Grant Lamontagne

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Re: I now have 2.
« Reply #4 on: February 16, 2008, 06:23:32 PM »
Bet mine's better! :P

 >:D

Seriously though, it is a great shape and very comfortable to use!

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Re: I now have 2.
« Reply #5 on: February 16, 2008, 07:16:52 PM »
The odd shape is why I asked for a small review once he gets to use it. I've never handled a knife like that, but from what I've heard they lend themselves to any type of work easily.
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Re: I now have 2.
« Reply #6 on: February 16, 2008, 07:23:36 PM »
I just ordered one similar to that.

A Bark River Canadian Special


$149 from knivesshipfree.com
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Re: I now have 2.
« Reply #7 on: February 16, 2008, 07:29:49 PM »
I cannot recall ever reading a bad review of a BR knive. That's a nice knife, Viking. Good luck with it.
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Re: I now have 2.
« Reply #8 on: February 16, 2008, 07:34:04 PM »
Thanks Splat!

I've been on a Bark River addiction run since Dec.  Started with one, now I  have seven!!!!

They are great knives and well worth the price.

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Re: I now have 2.
« Reply #9 on: February 16, 2008, 08:49:03 PM »
I have been looking at some of the CS budget blades lately. I would certainly be interested on how it is.
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Re: I now have 2.
« Reply #10 on: February 16, 2008, 08:52:13 PM »
Well I am off this week so I'll give it a good test and report back on how I get on.  :)

I'd be interested to see what Def thought in a comparison between the Cold Steel and the Grohmann.
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Re: I now have 2.
« Reply #11 on: February 16, 2008, 08:58:08 PM »
Im sure that it is not even going to be a close battle, However for 15$ how can ya go really wrong?
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Re: I now have 2.
« Reply #12 on: February 16, 2008, 09:05:02 PM »
Im sure that it is not even going to be a close battle, However for 15$ how can ya go really wrong?

You are probably right.  Would be interested to see how the Cold Steel compared though.  And like you say, for $15 it's a bargain! :)
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Re: I now have 2.
« Reply #13 on: February 16, 2008, 09:08:11 PM »
Absolutely!
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Re: I now have 2.
« Reply #14 on: February 16, 2008, 10:51:35 PM »
Glad you liked it Ben mate :), now I've off loaded it, I can work on saving for one like Defs :D

I've been watching the skyline and I've not seen any large fires yet, so I'm guessing you've not tested the ferro rod :D
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