I was initially worried, but I'm happy to report that I get a ton of enjoyment out of seeing you carry that 'falcen. Definitely more than I would have gotten out of it myself.
What pants did you grab for it? I'm going to guess a Diomedes ISP in walnut....
Thanks, and: thanks! The pattern appeals to me on so many levels, and this particular knife ticks lots of boxes-- the spalting and swedge are superb, set off well by the understated appointments of the handle and liners. :thumbup:
I've been carrying it all week, and yea unto the week end:
As for pants, I opted for an APS in a favorite tone, Russet. The sheath is ruddier than expected...
... so it doesn't quite complement the ironwood the way I'd hoped? The Stubby Muk's sheath at the far right is more what I had in mind, a subtle but affecting difference. However, the 'falcen's sheath will age well, and it will look superfly with a certain hoped-for Future 'Falcen if/when the time comes.
Meanwhile, I oiled the clip leather (and lightly dressed the sheath body) and am liking the difference:
While I have you on the phone: Do you know what the two small slots are for on the sheath that came with the knife?
That's a
very striking knife. Congrats.
One thing I just noticed on mine is that maker's mark is on the handle area of the spine, not further forward on the blade like on my others:
I'm guessing it's because the swedge's taper doesn't provide enough room on a knife this size? Either way I like it, and wouldn't mind the placement on larger/non-swedged blades. :thumbup:
Edit: Not a Bear Cub after all ... was marked incorrectly on BladeCo USA. However, still a very nice Bushnub II
(blue shirt is reflecting in the blade btw)
And there you have it! Fortunately, you like Bushnub IIs...? What's the steel width and tang type?
Two of your other Bushnub IIs
head-to-head belly-to-belly with a Bear Cub....
(The latter two look awfully close, don't they? Hmmmmm.)
Bushnub II, Bushnub II, Bear Cub, Bushnub
~ P.
