Ah, I hear you. The sought after pricey knife when you expected to be flush with funds. Thatās pretty upsetting that so much wasnāt right out of the box! But kudos to you for having the confidence to make changes that resulted in success. Especially the titanium clip. Looks wonderfulābeautiful job, DBC!
My semi-grail was to get an uncommon Spyderco in used condition for $100 or less. Timing fell in my lap, when the Vrango showed up. Pretty much unused other than a slight blemish that deemed it a āsecondsā by Spyderco, so it has a very tiny notch in the blade to signify it. $99 shipped. OK by meāthis knife is a beaut. Such smooth action. Frame lock snaps into 100% position. Funky curved tanto-style blade. Itās a little jewel to me. Whenever I get fixated on buying another knife, I take out the Vrango and 3 othersā¦ then clear my cart. Knife collecting is the only one Iāve been good about resisting, otherwise Iād probably have several dozen!
Really like this Oknife Splint . Comfortable to hold , really easy smooth action. N690 blade steel has been holding a great edge . I think Kizer manufactures their knives .
Last few days my EDc knife is Benchmade Puukko in a Kydex sheath I made. Love the design and 3V is by far my favourite knife steel. Easy to sharpen and can take a beating.
I usually carry it on a kit bag. The one in the picture is my own design
I have a similar bag and have attached it to the straps on my day backpack via carabiners and existing D rings. The setup is perfect for keeping items at hand.
I also have an Helikon Numbat I use and when in urban enviroment I carry them like a satchel. It makes them not stand out, especially the Helikon one since it is gray.
Nice work Mraz, that sheath is pro all the way!
I find 3V very much to my liking as well. Interested in the new Magnacut but have yet ti find one that usurps my current fave.
A friend from Thailand sent me this machete. I believe they are called an āAranyikā, but not sure. Might be called a āLaabā, as a dual purpose to chop meat as well as jungle brush. Use it for camping and had the leather sheath made so it doesnāt slice up my backpack. Itās very sharp. Blade is 12 inches, and handle 7 1/2 inches. Dollar bill for scale.
I have had this blade for 12 or so years maybe more like 20+ I have never had to sharpen it and it still is shaving sharp. I take it camping all the time.