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Re: I now have 2.
« Reply #15 on: February 16, 2008, 10:53:01 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

I have been to busy testing the knife.  Fire starting comes tomorrow (when the wife is out).  >:D
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« Reply #16 on: February 16, 2008, 10:56:43 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

I have been to busy testing the knife.  Fire starting comes tomorrow (when the wife is out).  >:D
You might need the missus to put you out :D
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« Reply #17 on: February 16, 2008, 10:58:32 PM »
I'll try to be careful.  :D
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« Reply #18 on: February 16, 2008, 10:59:09 PM »
Me like fire >:D, have I already mentioned that ??? :D
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« Reply #19 on: February 17, 2008, 03:00:06 AM »
Me like fire >:D, have I already mentioned that ??? :D


You a bit of a pyro Mike? >:D

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« Reply #20 on: February 17, 2008, 09:37:08 AM »
Mike love pyro :drool:
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« Reply #21 on: February 20, 2008, 11:31:39 AM »
Well I have used the CBK a lot over the last few days and I have been really impressed with it. :)  The blade is really sharp and after a lot of use has held up well.  It has been used for a lot of tasks both around the home and in the garden and has performed well from cutting vegetables to lightly chopping a few small branches.  The shape is really comfortable to use as is the handle which is averagely thin in comparison to other knives.  I find this style of handle suits me as I have smaller hands.  If I had one complaint it would be that the jimping is a little aggressive and that after an extended period of use this can make your thumb a little sore.

I have liked this style of knife so much that I have now gone and ordered the Grohmann version fitted with Micarta scales.  I know that this knife is sometimes critizised for it looks and lack of a "macho" image, but I find this a huge advantage with the way the knife is perceived over in this country. 

I would strongly recommend giving a Canadian belt knife a go.  For $15 I don't think you can really go wrong.  ;)
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« Reply #22 on: February 20, 2008, 07:43:17 PM »
I'm glad your getting on with it Ben, I know grohmanns aren't to everyones taste, but they really are an excellent design :)
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« Reply #23 on: February 21, 2008, 04:51:13 AM »


I noticed the large jimping on the spine and wondered about it. Why do you suppose the spacing is so big?
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« Reply #24 on: February 21, 2008, 09:00:16 AM »
If I was cynical I'd say it was for aesthetics and/or being cheaper to manufacture ::)
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« Reply #25 on: February 21, 2008, 12:16:19 PM »
I think Mike is right ( god I hate to say that  :D).  It certainly isn't for comfort! >:(
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Re: I now have 2.
« Reply #26 on: February 21, 2008, 03:19:58 PM »
It's to look more "tactical" than the real version by Grohmann!    :pok:

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« Reply #27 on: February 21, 2008, 03:27:48 PM »
Does seem stupid though.  It's hardly a tactical shape is it.  ::)
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« Reply #28 on: February 21, 2008, 03:48:17 PM »
Back in my early days of ninja-ing I spent a fair bit of time learning to fight with knives and I have to say, the Grohmann's leaf shape blade is a great extension of the hand.  The ergonomic handle is very comfortable, so what you end up with is something that is very fast and very dangerous.  It would make an excellent fighting knife if one were so inclined.  All you'd need it to carve a groove in it to control blood spray...   ::)

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Re: I now have 2.
« Reply #29 on: February 21, 2008, 06:41:24 PM »
  All you'd need it to carve a groove in it to control blood spray...   ::)

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