i really think she luvs it, but just a guess,
@ Nix, Imust say your BLJ has grown on me! but not enough to go fetch one!
~Unfortunately, both had defects that were hidden by the clam pack. The F-150 has a tiny ding in the red paint above the bumper, the Cherokee has a badly fogged window unit, a crooked light bar, and a wonky lift kit. (Image removed from quote.)
And a similar one might be tough to find. But....I've seen some "mini-cleaver" knives out there that might be pretty close...
SOS24 -- I'm really curious about your thoughts on the Buck 113.
Well.....she quit using it....so......who knows?
Day 27i carried the Boker Cop Tool today,i've carried it a few times in the years since i got it,but didn't really use it.20221027_164357 by Humayd a r Mahomedy, on Flickr20221027_164415 by Humayd a r Mahomedy, on Flickri bought a new item of clothing and had a couple tags to remove.the "belt/line cutter worked well on the string [which didn't need to be cut,but we cut stuff ] and plastic tag thingy20221027_183510 by Humayd a r Mahomedy, on Flickr20221027_183534 by Humayd a r Mahomedy, on Flickr20221027_183548 by Humayd a r Mahomedy, on Flickr20221027_183603 by Humayd a r Mahomedy, on Flickr
Day 26i carried the Gerber prodigy today.i "discovered" this knife when i noticed Stepehen Lang's character in Terra Nova wearing 1 on his leg in nearly every episode.i enjoyed that show,and was disappointed when it ended. i bought the knife off amazon back then,i forget how long ago.my son tried to "borrow" it,he already has my Seal Pup.i really like the Prodigy [yeah i know,cheap steel and whatnot],it feels good in hand,the sheath has multiple options,and is in that sweetspot of overall length [to me anyway]. 20221026_174716 by Humayd a r Mahomedy, on Flickr20221026_174740 by Humayd a r Mahomedy, on Flickr
Day 26Today I need to be discreet so it's going to be a neck knife. This is basically a shiv that you used to be able to buy for $1.99 from BudK who sold it as a survival neck knife. At some point I rounded off an order and got free shipping by adding this for less than shipping would have cost me. I figured it would be a throw away, but I kept it. Chisel ground, it came barely sharp enough to spread jam on toast, but I was able to file a cutting edge on it. The fact that it could be sharpened with a file leaves some doubt about any sort of heat treatment, but it fits tight in the scabbard and is relatively comfortable in the hand, and as an added bonus the scabbard also has a whistle (don't judge me).
In my teens, I was gifted a very similar styled knife, the wood was much lighter almost white, my parents thought it to be a novelty knife, but I knew it was very sharp🙄I am not sure if it is at my home where I grew up, or if it survived my dad’s house cleaning back when? He burned all my baseball cards and comic books after I did not return home from college and brothers said they did not want😢Is it noted on the knife if it is a limited edition?I like the color of that one and is guessing it is a 511 work knife. I have a 1 (4”) in route after securing on the auction site. Wood handle! This not a 1/0, that size is a shorter blade. I just like the Mora styles, as well as the price. I used for work cutting cable coverings in the winter, sheathes fitted inside bibs leg pocket and no need to remove gloves in sub freezing temps to access. Bright colors, too. And always sharp.
I use my Buck lite max small for most heavy cutting of joints and tendons.
That Buck Lite Max is real workin' knife!
This summer I learned that it fits perfectly in a 113 Ranger Sheath, it increased its usefulness, now each one has a leather sheath including the previous version. I want a CUSTOM 113 bad, but can not justify the price when I compare the two as both have 420HC steel (stock 113) and they took away the S35VN option.
I agree, from my experience I have found S35VN holds an edge very well AND has been much easier to restore that edge to hair splitting sharp. S30V holds a edge equally well, and like you said and I agree a bit better. But once that fine edge is lost it is much more difficult to restore it to it finest. I will admit, I do not have the best skills at sharpening, I rely on my tools, but I have had finger slicing experience with S35VN and Buck’s 420HC, not so with S30v. Then I may not have the patience 😜A 117? That will be interesting. I recall back in the day, when venturing out for a hiking trip, camp out or a camp hunt, you would anguish over ammunition, gun and if rain gear is needed. Today, we may spend 2 hours or more deciding which edge will serve me proper, and then say heck I take two or three in the pack and one on my belt. Funny, a few days ago, met a buddy for a hike to see if the eagles had moved to southern edge of the Marsh. My Buddy was 30 minutes late! Said he had trouble deciding which boots. He chose wrong, we are hiking a marsh, rubber would have been better. His leathers were not tall enough and his soaks added 2lbs plus inside boots. Fortunately it was mid 70s. To many choices.
I agree, from my experience I have found S35VN holds an edge very well AND has been much easier to restore that edge to hair splitting sharp. S30V holds a edge equally well, and like you said and I agree a bit better. But once that fine edge is lost it is much more difficult to restore it to it finest. I will admit, I do not have the best skills at sharpening, I rely on my tools, but I have had finger slicing experience with S35VN and Buck’s 420HC, not so with S30v. Then I may not have the patience A 117? That will be interesting. I recall back in the day, when venturing out for a hiking trip, camp out or a camp hunt, you would anguish over ammunition, gun and if rain gear is needed. Today, we may spend 2 hours or more deciding which edge will serve me proper, and then say heck I take two or three in the pack and one on my belt. Funny, a few days ago, met a buddy for a hike to see if the eagles had moved to southern edge of the Marsh. My Buddy was 30 minutes late! Said he had trouble deciding which boots. He chose wrong, we are hiking a marsh, rubber would have been better. His leathers were not tall enough and his soaks added 2lbs plus inside boots. Fortunately it was mid 70s. To many choices.
A 117? That will be interesting.
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