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I just retrieved my Stag from the mailbox - I am very, very pleased.
The Stag has beautiful color and texture and is just the right thickness for me - not too thin and not too thick, while still giving me plenty of substance in hand. The action is superb and the pull is a solid 7, maybe even close to an 8 - for me, that's pretty perfect. This is a really well made knife, in superb materials, at an incredible price. I can't really find any flaws, though if I am nitpicking, I did note that I will need to be mindful when closing due to blade rap - not an issue and one that will remedy itself after a few tune-ups on the stones.
It's interesting to note the difference between the Albers and the CSC. Though the frame is overall the same (maybe a bit broader with the Albers), the blades are markedly different. Eric put a much fuller blade on these Albers knives - something I appreciate a lot, it makes for a more substantial feeling knife. Also, these have half stops, where the CSC knife has a cam tang - no preference either way in that regard, I like them both.
Overall, I am happy to have both in my stable and I applaud Eric on an excellently made knife - I sincerely hope there will be more in my future.
The Stag has beautiful color and texture and is just the right thickness for me - not too thin and not too thick, while still giving me plenty of substance in hand. The action is superb and the pull is a solid 7, maybe even close to an 8 - for me, that's pretty perfect. This is a really well made knife, in superb materials, at an incredible price. I can't really find any flaws, though if I am nitpicking, I did note that I will need to be mindful when closing due to blade rap - not an issue and one that will remedy itself after a few tune-ups on the stones.
It's interesting to note the difference between the Albers and the CSC. Though the frame is overall the same (maybe a bit broader with the Albers), the blades are markedly different. Eric put a much fuller blade on these Albers knives - something I appreciate a lot, it makes for a more substantial feeling knife. Also, these have half stops, where the CSC knife has a cam tang - no preference either way in that regard, I like them both.
Overall, I am happy to have both in my stable and I applaud Eric on an excellently made knife - I sincerely hope there will be more in my future.
but hey, if it works, I'm not complaining as I'm honored to own the ebony I have today 
