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I wanted to start a dialogue on Allen's new EDC styled model from his Frontier series of knives. I may add more as time permits, but here are a couple of quick pics that may help some in deciding on this model.
Like a recent Rustamuk purchase, I told myself as soon as I unwrapped this Sawnee that it will remain in the collection indefinitely. I immediately drew comparisons with the Fiddleback Forge Bushboot. The Bushboot is one that suits me well as an EDC style knife but also with enough length to carry on the trails for a smaller and lighter fixed blade. The photo below you may be able to see the similarities and differences between the two.
What I like about the Sawnee, other than the Frontier styling, is the taller blade and lack of a pronounced guard that you find on the Bushboot. I like larger guards on some knives, but smaller knives like this find that they get in the way and reduce the effective cutting length. There is also a little more belly on the Sawnee. The hemp wrapped bolster offers a different texture and grippiness. I like it. The epoxy can get gummy looking on some, but I think Allen did it very well on this knife. The one area where the Bushboot is favorable over the Sawnee is the handle length. The larger handed folks may find the Sawnee on the smaller side. I can squeeze into large Mechanix gloves, so you may get an idea on size from the in-hand shot below.
No regrets on this knife purchase and I see many years of enjoyment from it. If you see a Sawnee that you like, I would not hesitate to try for it.
Sawnee
Ironwood over black liners with white pinstripe
Flat ground on 1/8" A2 SFT CurlyQ
7 1/2" OAL including curlyQ and 3 1/4" blade
Like a recent Rustamuk purchase, I told myself as soon as I unwrapped this Sawnee that it will remain in the collection indefinitely. I immediately drew comparisons with the Fiddleback Forge Bushboot. The Bushboot is one that suits me well as an EDC style knife but also with enough length to carry on the trails for a smaller and lighter fixed blade. The photo below you may be able to see the similarities and differences between the two.
What I like about the Sawnee, other than the Frontier styling, is the taller blade and lack of a pronounced guard that you find on the Bushboot. I like larger guards on some knives, but smaller knives like this find that they get in the way and reduce the effective cutting length. There is also a little more belly on the Sawnee. The hemp wrapped bolster offers a different texture and grippiness. I like it. The epoxy can get gummy looking on some, but I think Allen did it very well on this knife. The one area where the Bushboot is favorable over the Sawnee is the handle length. The larger handed folks may find the Sawnee on the smaller side. I can squeeze into large Mechanix gloves, so you may get an idea on size from the in-hand shot below.
No regrets on this knife purchase and I see many years of enjoyment from it. If you see a Sawnee that you like, I would not hesitate to try for it.
Sawnee
Ironwood over black liners with white pinstripe
Flat ground on 1/8" A2 SFT CurlyQ
7 1/2" OAL including curlyQ and 3 1/4" blade
