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Post by wlewisiii on Sept 14, 2020 0:27:28 GMT
Been looking at buying a Todd Cutlers semprinis Dagger. (edit: didn't think that the name of a type of historical blade would trigger a censor filter. Heh.) Also looking at the antique Kukri at Atlanta Cutlery. But I wanted something I could just use and, yes sometimes abuse without worry. In the end, what's more practical than a $30 piece of spring steel blade with a saw back and polymer handle and scabbard? The Glock Field Knife M81. Simple. Practical. Cheap. I could break three before it costs me more than one of Todd's beauties. Info on it it is available at The Wiki Glock Knife so I won't repeat any of it here. I expect to still buy a nice Todd Cutler blade for it's place in the collection; that said for a day to day fixed knife, this will probably suit me better. I
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Post by randomnobody on Sept 14, 2020 12:14:05 GMT
Neat little sticker. Been toying with the ACC antique kukris, myself, but money...
Tod also makes beautiful stuff and it's all very fairly priced, too. I'm still too broke for it, granted, but one day...
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Post by Zen_Hydra on Sept 14, 2020 16:31:21 GMT
I have a couple of the Tod Cutler daggers, and I plan on picking up several more. They are very good quality for the price. At some point I'll need to commission one (or more) of his Tod Workshop pieces.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 14, 2020 17:17:10 GMT
I hate the Glock but it is what it is. Don't forget to put an edge on it
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Post by Zen_Hydra on Sept 14, 2020 17:52:41 GMT
For a general purpose fixed blade knife, I still have a fondness for the standard straight-edged, stacked leather handle KA-BAR. I still carry the one I had in the Army out to field, on the occasions I go hunting.
I've plenty of blades better suited to specific tasks, and probably better all-rounders too, but there is something to be said for that ephemeral...je nais sais quoi...comfort factor...maybe.
The weight of it feels right on my hip, and in my hand. I've used it enough that I don't have to consciously think about doing so (it's also the blade I typically use to field dress deer and hog size game).
I feel the same sense of familiarity with the Benchmade Auto-Stryker (9100) I use as my EDC, which is also a knife I've carried since my Army days.
I'll be sad if/when either of these knives breaks irreparably.
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Post by Curtis_Louis on Sept 14, 2020 18:10:28 GMT
+1 on the KA-BAR!
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Post by Deleted on Sept 14, 2020 18:26:39 GMT
Perhaps not a fair comparison but the first time I encountered one of the Glocks, a friend was trying to cut a 1/2" polypropylene rope (out offshore on a yawl). "Gimme that" I said and tried pushing against a rail, instead of slicing. Ick plastic dull yuck! I pulled my trusting stockman out of my pocket and pushed a sharp blade easily through the salty dry rope.
The first impression of utility overshadowed the impressive looking profile. I would never like the grip but I have no experience over time with one.
Cheers GC
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Post by wlewisiii on Sept 14, 2020 18:52:51 GMT
I hate the Glock but it is what it is. Don't forget to put an edge on it First thing after getting it was to get out my sharpener. Really didn't take too much - it was a better edge than I'd expected from the reviews I'd read but it still needed some work. This is a pure work blade. If I am out in the boonies and it get's lost like my one really high end folder did while helping a friend field clean a deer, then it's no big deal. If it breaks no bid deal. Cheap and ugly have their place. I do want a TC dagger and will get one but it won't be for throwing in my camera bag to go out in the woods doing stuff that could get it lost or abused. That's what this ugly but functional beast is for.
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Post by wlewisiii on Sept 14, 2020 19:41:54 GMT
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