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I was a bigger knife guy back in the day but these days I'm just looking for functional no-nonsense knives.
I have a bunch of folders. Nothing to really write home about. BM 710, Spyderco Sage 1 and PM2, and CRK Large
Inkosi.
I had an Esee Izula 2 + Junglas but sold both as I wasn't too crazy about 1095. While it was easy to sharpen, it rusted pretty easily and wanted something more stainless for taking into the field. I am just way too lazy to maintain my knives day in and out. I was also not very happy that the Junglas came with a laser etched logo on the blade - it was just another area I had to make sure I kept oiled or else rust would develop.
Next came the BRKT Canadian Special 3V that I've been using for camping/outdoor use for the last few years. Great little knife and it served me well but it's not perfect. First, this knife made me fall in love with 3V. It was first taste of this steel and it is now my preferred steel for outdoor use. Super tough, extremely corrosion resistant, and held an edge very well. However, I not too crazy with the square shaped handle. While it's comfortable in the hand in the standard grip, it's not the most versatile handle shape for bushcraft/batoning wood. I've learned to work around the handle to limit hot spots but I always wished it had better ergos. The blade also arrive imperfectly ground. A small section near the handle wasn't finished properly so you can see the original grind before BRKT put the convex edge on it with their belt sanders. For how expensive the knife was, that was a little disappointing but I do understand it's a hand finished knife and there could be imperfections.
Anyways, I've been keeping my eye open for 6" knife but never settled on one. The Esee 6 was tempting but, again, not crazy about 1095. I considered the BRKT Bravo 1.5 or 2 but never really loved how it looked.
Then I discovered CPK! I read all about Delta 3V, a bunch of reviews, and was sold. I have a HDFK on the way (currently in the mail) and I can't be more excited! I heard that Nathan might release more UFK's later this year and I'm sure I'll pick one of those up as well (if I'm fast enough at the draw).
I have a bunch of folders. Nothing to really write home about. BM 710, Spyderco Sage 1 and PM2, and CRK Large
Inkosi.
I had an Esee Izula 2 + Junglas but sold both as I wasn't too crazy about 1095. While it was easy to sharpen, it rusted pretty easily and wanted something more stainless for taking into the field. I am just way too lazy to maintain my knives day in and out. I was also not very happy that the Junglas came with a laser etched logo on the blade - it was just another area I had to make sure I kept oiled or else rust would develop.
Next came the BRKT Canadian Special 3V that I've been using for camping/outdoor use for the last few years. Great little knife and it served me well but it's not perfect. First, this knife made me fall in love with 3V. It was first taste of this steel and it is now my preferred steel for outdoor use. Super tough, extremely corrosion resistant, and held an edge very well. However, I not too crazy with the square shaped handle. While it's comfortable in the hand in the standard grip, it's not the most versatile handle shape for bushcraft/batoning wood. I've learned to work around the handle to limit hot spots but I always wished it had better ergos. The blade also arrive imperfectly ground. A small section near the handle wasn't finished properly so you can see the original grind before BRKT put the convex edge on it with their belt sanders. For how expensive the knife was, that was a little disappointing but I do understand it's a hand finished knife and there could be imperfections.
Anyways, I've been keeping my eye open for 6" knife but never settled on one. The Esee 6 was tempting but, again, not crazy about 1095. I considered the BRKT Bravo 1.5 or 2 but never really loved how it looked.
Then I discovered CPK! I read all about Delta 3V, a bunch of reviews, and was sold. I have a HDFK on the way (currently in the mail) and I can't be more excited! I heard that Nathan might release more UFK's later this year and I'm sure I'll pick one of those up as well (if I'm fast enough at the draw).