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I really wanted a modified 103, (like DM’s) it seemed like it would be a perfect EDC. I never found a good deal on a used one to modify so when the 212 was released I was all over it.
Here is a comparison shot. They are similar sized. I like the plunge line better on the 103 it has a higher blade grind and it comes with a better sheath. But the 212 has that really beautiful top grind. (Even though it isn’t really clipped or dropped). The point is pretty much in line with the spine on both knives.
David Martin’s knife.
I dislike the plunge line on the 212,
So I add a generous sharpening choil which ends up being perfect ferro rod striker
So with a few tweaks the 212 has become the only knife to displace a 110 from my belt for any length of time. It really is a great knife.
My modified jigged buffalo horn 1of 13
W-2 takes a wonderful patina.
Some cherrywood
The Lucite one is very similar to and older knife Buck made in the early days. Note the single layer guard and no spacers at the pommel.
I was going to carry the Cherrywood ones, but ended up with 3 of these.
D-2 and Micarta, these are perfect users. No frills all business.
Here is a comparison shot. They are similar sized. I like the plunge line better on the 103 it has a higher blade grind and it comes with a better sheath. But the 212 has that really beautiful top grind. (Even though it isn’t really clipped or dropped). The point is pretty much in line with the spine on both knives.
David Martin’s knife.
I dislike the plunge line on the 212,
So I add a generous sharpening choil which ends up being perfect ferro rod striker
So with a few tweaks the 212 has become the only knife to displace a 110 from my belt for any length of time. It really is a great knife.
My modified jigged buffalo horn 1of 13
W-2 takes a wonderful patina.
Some cherrywood
The Lucite one is very similar to and older knife Buck made in the early days. Note the single layer guard and no spacers at the pommel.
I was going to carry the Cherrywood ones, but ended up with 3 of these.
D-2 and Micarta, these are perfect users. No frills all business.
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