the safari hunter has arrive...

cliosguy · **on:** February 12, 2009, 05:02:21 PM

what else can i say....well there is one thing i only wish it had a serrated gutting blade

heres a galery(BTW sorry for the crappy pics, ill get some better ones once i get home)

http://picasaweb.google.com/cliosguy/SafariHunter

stressmaster5000 · **Reply #1 on:** February 12, 2009, 06:29:02 PM

Looks nice. I love the 108 series.

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #2 on:** February 12, 2009, 06:39:08 PM

That's thje version I've got mate, and it's way more useful that the serrated model imo

Leatherman123 · **Reply #3 on:** February 12, 2009, 10:59:36 PM

What's you reasoning behind that? I would think the serrated model is better, as it's better to have a serrated gutting blade for cutting ropes, gutting animals!, and emergency tasks..

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #4 on:** February 12, 2009, 11:00:38 PM

Quote from: Leatherman123 on February 12, 2009, 10:59:36 PM

What's you reasoning behind that? I would think the serrated model is better, as it's better to have a serrated gutting blade for cutting ropes, gutting animals!, and emergency tasks..

I detest serrations, I don't need to expand on that

cliosguy · **Reply #5 on:** February 12, 2009, 11:07:26 PM

Quote from: Leatherman123 on February 12, 2009, 10:59:36 PM

What's you reasoning behind that? I would think the serrated model is better, as it's better to have a serrated gutting blade for cutting ropes, gutting animals!, and emergency tasks..

im with you in that one, but since i havent found the serrated one this will have to do it as my EDC for food and outdoor meanwhile

Leatherman123 · **Reply #6 on:** February 12, 2009, 11:09:36 PM

I still can't believe you don't like serrations! They have tremendous cutting power and they hold an edge! They might be a little harder to sharpen, but my Sharpmaker works flawlessly!

Poncho65 · **Reply #7 on:** February 12, 2009, 11:13:05 PM

Quote from: Micky d on February 12, 2009, 11:00:38 PM

Quote from: Leatherman123 on February 12, 2009, 10:59:36 PM
What's you reasoning behind that? I would think the serrated model is better, as it's better to have a serrated gutting blade for cutting ropes, gutting animals!, and emergency tasks..
I detest serrations, I don't need to expand on that

I am afraid I am more of a PE man myself as well

and I don't me Physical Education

cliosguy · **Reply #8 on:** February 12, 2009, 11:14:18 PM

Quote from: Poncho65 on February 12, 2009, 11:13:05 PM

Quote from: Micky d on February 12, 2009, 11:00:38 PM
Quote from: Leatherman123 on February 12, 2009, 10:59:36 PM
What's you reasoning behind that? I would think the serrated model is better, as it's better to have a serrated gutting blade for cutting ropes, gutting animals!, and emergency tasks..
I detest serrations, I don't need to expand on that

I am afraid I am more of a PE man myself as well and I don't me Physical Education

me too, but for cutting rope or in emergency situations a serrated blade work wonders

Poncho65 · **Reply #9 on:** February 12, 2009, 11:20:05 PM

I am sure they excel at that but I don't cut much rope $:-\$ and since i don't carry one much the chances I will have one are slim in an emergency

Wait I carry a Super Tool and it has a Serrated Blade but I forget it has one because I never really use it

cliosguy · **Reply #10 on:** February 12, 2009, 11:23:05 PM

i dont use mine that much ether, but i does not harm to have it together with an always trusty PE

Poncho65 · **Reply #11 on:** February 12, 2009, 11:26:24 PM

Quote from: cliosguy on February 12, 2009, 11:23:05 PM

i dont use mine that much ether, but i does not harm to have it together with an always trusty PE

True as much junk as I carry I wouldn't probably ever notice if I carried and extra folder with just serrations

Gareth · **Reply #12 on:** February 12, 2009, 11:29:05 PM

I'm not a seration person either. If it were me I'd leave the gutting blade with a "toothy" edge, no extra fine stones, no stropping etc. That way you don't have a blade that will slide so much on the more fibrous stuff.

Benner · **Reply #13 on:** February 13, 2009, 12:40:37 AM

Quote from: Micky d on February 12, 2009, 06:39:08 PM

That's thje version I've got mate, and it's way more useful that the serrated model imo

I know you don't like serrations (yawn!!!

) but how can you possibly say that is "way more useful"? With the PE gutting blade you have blade edge duplication. With the serrated you are offered a completely different blade option.

I have the serrated Cliosguy and it's a great option IMO. I EDC it as it fits nicely in my EDC and having that serrated blade maximises it's usefulness. It would act as a great UK legal rescue blade as well.

cliosguy · **Reply #14 on:** February 13, 2009, 05:31:27 AM

heres some slightly better pics:

http://picasaweb.google.com/cliosguy/SafariHunter2

enjoy

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #15 on:** February 13, 2009, 08:04:48 AM

Quote from: Benner on February 13, 2009, 12:40:37 AM

Quote from: Micky d on February 12, 2009, 06:39:08 PM
That's thje version I've got mate, and it's way more useful that the serrated model imo

I know you don't like serrations (yawn!!! ) but how can you possibly say that is "way more useful"? With the PE gutting blade you have blade edge duplication. With the serrated you are offered a completely different blade option.

I have the serrated Cliosguy and it's a great option IMO. I EDC it as it fits nicely in my EDC and having that serrated blade maximises it's usefulness. It would act as a great UK legal rescue blade as well.

As much as I love sak's, there edge retention is not the stuff of legend, so I'd much rather have a seconf PE blade, for when the primary one get's dull

Bearing in mind I sometimes have to sharpen a knife twice at work! The extra PE blade is far more appreciated

jzmtl · **Reply #16 on:** February 13, 2009, 08:39:18 AM

Quote from: Micky d on February 13, 2009, 08:04:48 AM

Bearing in mind I sometimes have to sharpen a knife twice at work! The extra PE blade is far more appreciated

Time to get something in ZDP189.

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #17 on:** February 13, 2009, 06:27:17 PM

Quote from: jzmtl on February 13, 2009, 08:39:18 AM

Quote from: Micky d on February 13, 2009, 08:04:48 AM

Bearing in mind I sometimes have to sharpen a knife twice at work! The extra PE blade is far more appreciated

Time to get something in ZDP189.

Find me one that legal to carry, and doesn't cost a kidney, and I'll give a finders fee

I'm Still Bison · **Reply #18 on:** February 13, 2009, 06:57:05 PM

I love the 108mm Vics,they might be old school in ways,but have a great pocket friendly contour.If you ever get tired of yours,it'll have a happy home way up yonder in O-HI-O.