SDFK is Glorious

carnifex knifeworks said:
Is that your first sig SDFK? Or just your first with burlap scales?
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First one. I’d only held a couple member’s before. (PLEASE NOTE WHERE THE APOSTROPHE IS 🤣🤣🤣). Honestly, I’d been thinking, what’s the point. The HDFK is so finely tuned and capable for its size. Pretty sure they’ll be close to even after comparing.
 
EMCEE said:
First one. I’d only held a couple member’s before. (PLEASE NOTE WHERE THE APOSTROPHE IS 🤣🤣🤣). Honestly, I’d been thinking, what’s the point. The HDFK is so finely tuned and capable for its size. Pretty sure they’ll be close to even after comparing.
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Congratulations!

Sounds like most people that have the HDFK and the SDFK reached that conclusion. Made it easier for me to let go of pursuing the HDFK.

The SDFK is a really great knife. I got the basic for my brother and he's completely sworn off all other fixed blades now. It's such a good knife!
 
carnifex knifeworks said:
Congratulations!

Sounds like most people that have the HDFK and the SDFK reached that conclusion. Made it easier for me to let go of pursuing the HDFK.

The SDFK is a really great knife. I got the basic for my brother and he's completely sworn off all other fixed blades now. It's such a good knife!
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…..oh no, you still NEED an HDFK !!! 😂😂😂 It’s a tangled web and far be it from me to add to dissuading a brother from greatness. The HDFK is absolutely out of this world ! The SSDFK is just terrific. Tell me to shut up if I’m not helping…😏
 
EMCEE said:
…..oh no, you still NEED an HDFK !!! 😂😂😂 It’s a tangled web and far be it from me to add to dissuading a brother from greatness. The HDFK is absolutely out of this world ! The SSDFK is just terrific. Tell me to shut up if I’m not helping…😏
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Definitely helpful. I like hearing from real use experience. More useful info is always better than less. I'd love to hear what you think after trying the SDFK and HDFK out for a while to see if your opinion changes. Detailed comparisons aren't very common.

I have the signature SDFK and that's typically around the size I prefer for a large fixed blade. Personally, I don't find it lacking in any particular area. From what I understand, the HDFK will probably slice better due to geometry, but I haven't heard of anything else that would put it above an SDFK. That's not big in my book, but i could be wrong.

Since the general consensus seems to be that the HDFK and SDFK are too close to call, I can't see spending the aftermarket prices. I've been picking up other knives (CPKs) and equipment instead.

I've probably said this too often, but I don't collect knives. I only have them to use them, so I don't usually buy duplicate fixed blades, or ones that I'd use for the same job. Nothing wrong with someone collecting knives, just not my thing.
 
carnifex knifeworks said:
Definitely helpful. I like hearing from real use experience. More useful info is always better than less. I'd love to hear what you think after trying the SDFK and HDFK out for a while to see if your opinion changes. Detailed comparisons aren't very common.

I have the signature SDFK and that's typically around the size I prefer for a large fixed blade. Personally, I don't find it lacking in any particular area. From what I understand, the HDFK will probably slice better due to geometry, but I haven't heard of anything else that would put it above an SDFK. That's not big in my book, but i could be wrong.

Since the general consensus seems to be that the HDFK and SDFK are too close to call, I can't see spending the aftermarket prices. I've been picking up other knives (CPKs) and equipment instead.

I've probably said this too often, but I don't collect knives. I only have them to use them, so I don't usually buy duplicate fixed blades, or ones that I'd use for the same job. Nothing wrong with someone collecting knives, just not my thing.
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Pàdruig Pàdruig has a nice write up somewhere

I'll look

(OK my ADD kicked in after so many pages still can't find it)
 
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CPK HDFK vs SSDFK- Head to Head Comparison (by an amateur) :

I was becoming an HDFK Purist and finally got my paws on a Signature Series SDFK. Well, for the sake of my opinion and needs, I thought I’d put them head to head.IMG_3848.jpegDisclaimer: I’m only good at two things. They do NOT include photography, knife-making, or knife reviewing.🤭

Packability: The HDFK is slightly smaller and lighter.IMG_3825.jpegIMG_3826.jpegPaper Cut and Food Prep: slight edge to SSDFKIMG_3827.jpegIMG_3849.jpegParacord and Rope Cut : close-SSDFK
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Whittling/ Wood Processing: SSDFK ( even w/ the swedge.IMG_3832.jpegDamn the luck !!! I just found out I can only attach 10 pics ! 😡🥵🤬

TO BE CONTINUED:
 
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