hot off the grinder
I think that’s just sunlight reflecting off a section of the inside of the tube? - if I understood your comment correctly.I really like the simplicity and clean lines of this knife. The blade lines look very practical. The bottom shape of the handle is very open and maneuverable looking. The pommel end of the handle looks very comfortable too. On a critical note, the guard is very pointy looking. I like hollow pins a lot, but please check the ID’s for epoxy overflow like the middle tube on this knife.
I think this line of knives will be a big hit with a lot of buyers old and new. Congratulations on the new line!
Phil
I’m going to buy one and do a wrap on it. That will make it permanent. I still think Andy should do a passaround for us the hold each one to see what we like before we buy. However you can send me yours with my axe. I’m laid up for a few months after this surgery and have plenty of time.
These knives are really awesome and I think everyone will love to have several on hand. the AEB-L stock will also provide some new geometry not previously offered by any of Andy's designs. I'm a little partial and these 3 are my favorites thus far. Unfortunately, the temp on the water was in the mid 30's and there was a stiff breeze most of the day, so there was no opportunity to get any work in on a trout or need to start a fire, but they will cut the shit out of some fishing line. Will switch gears this weekend with a hike to give a better performance update. All I can say is that these designs are immensely comfortable in hand and by nature of the profiles and geometry excel in many of the tasks you will want them to perform.
View attachment 823340 View attachment 823341 View attachment 823342 View attachment 823344
Are the corners of the guard as sharp as they look?
Is the black micarta one a Trailmaster Justen?