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The BladeForums.com 2024 Traditional Knife is ready to order! See this thread for details: https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/bladeforums-2024-traditional-knife.2003187/
Price is $300 ea (shipped within CONUS). Now open to the forums as a whole. If you live outside the US, I will contact you after your order for extra shipping charges. If there are customs issues? On you.
Extrema Ratio Shrapnel
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and where does one buy an Extrema ratio in the u.s?
the only extrema ratio model ive ever handled is a shrapnell and it was big and tough i really liked it. im going to buy one eventually.
its really well made and its tough as a tank really the only thing i can think of that might be a con with this knife is that its so thick its not a super slicer but then again thats probably not what you want it for anyways.
the only extrema ratio model ive ever handled is a shrapnell and it was big and tough i really liked it. im going to buy one eventually.
its really well made and its tough as a tank really the only thing i can think of that might be a con with this knife is that its so thick its not a super slicer but then again thats probably not what you want it for anyways.
It is a decent combat (backup) knife. The N690 steel is strong and fairly easy to sharpen which is necessary as the knife does not come razor-sharp from the factory. The fit & finish is just average: the geocamo is not coated well on the blade and the polymer handle is a bit 'loose' one the edge on the side of the blade. I don't like the plastic sheath and the knife does not fit in tightly with constant rattlings as a result.
The design of the knife itself is great and it fits well in my hand. It is light too.
I got mine in Europe for about 120 Euros (160 USD) and I think that's a fair price and I would not go beyond that for this one. If you want 'better' Extrema Ratios, I advise you to look for the Col Moshin, Venom, Doberman, and if you can import it, the Praetorian.
The design of the knife itself is great and it fits well in my hand. It is light too.
I got mine in Europe for about 120 Euros (160 USD) and I think that's a fair price and I would not go beyond that for this one. If you want 'better' Extrema Ratios, I advise you to look for the Col Moshin, Venom, Doberman, and if you can import it, the Praetorian.
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I had one, traded it off. The sheath sucks.
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agreed on the sheath. it sucks.
if you can have one made, go for it.
the handles are great. very utilitarian. rubbery, good ergos, and good weight-to-blade ratio. it's a very light knife for a ~3", .25" thick blade. tough, and the finish provides somewhat good corrosion resistance.
i had one, sold it, but am reconsidering getting another. i just need to find a sheath maker.
if you can have one made, go for it.
the handles are great. very utilitarian. rubbery, good ergos, and good weight-to-blade ratio. it's a very light knife for a ~3", .25" thick blade. tough, and the finish provides somewhat good corrosion resistance.
i had one, sold it, but am reconsidering getting another. i just need to find a sheath maker.