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Has anyone torture tested a Modern Bowie or put it through some really heavy use?
What does the tang look like under the handle? Will it hold up to heavy use or is it susceptible to failure at the transition from blade to tang like many "hidden tang" knives?
Also, how would the Lam Cos hold up to heavy use? Will it experience frequent microchipping or other edge problems if it's abused (within reason)? I've also read that the tip may be a major weak point due to the Lam Cos steel - with the lamination not extending to the tip, it's just Cobalt steel - how brittle/delicate is it?
If you could only take one knife in a survival situation, would you trust your life on this beast? I know there are other options like Busse's, but I'm looking for something that looks like the Modern Bowie e.g. blade guard/bolster, classic bowie lines, sleek handle, etc so Busse's and similar knives are out for this one.
Thanks for any input or light you can shed on the situation
What does the tang look like under the handle? Will it hold up to heavy use or is it susceptible to failure at the transition from blade to tang like many "hidden tang" knives?
Also, how would the Lam Cos hold up to heavy use? Will it experience frequent microchipping or other edge problems if it's abused (within reason)? I've also read that the tip may be a major weak point due to the Lam Cos steel - with the lamination not extending to the tip, it's just Cobalt steel - how brittle/delicate is it?
If you could only take one knife in a survival situation, would you trust your life on this beast? I know there are other options like Busse's, but I'm looking for something that looks like the Modern Bowie e.g. blade guard/bolster, classic bowie lines, sleek handle, etc so Busse's and similar knives are out for this one.
Thanks for any input or light you can shed on the situation
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