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Cool knife! 'Maters beware.
- Joe
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The wrap is epoxy soaked, then lightly sanded to raise the fibers a bit. If it was just for looks, I wouldn't sand but I have found that a fine abrasive leaves a finish like bead-blasted micarta and increases grip, especially when wet. The drawback is sometimes it gets a powdery dry look... but the oils from your hands(or a bit of linseed) takes care of that in the first few minutes of use. Lorien has another blade by me that he puts to work regularly and can give you his impression of the wrap(Be honest, Lorien... what doesn't compliment me, only makes me stronger!)Good thread, super knife.
Looks like a sturdy blade. Should work well when out and about. Looks like itll stand up to everyting you throw at it.
Is the cord treated in any way? I know some fix it in place with varnish or the like, but not sure how comfortable that would be to work with, as opposed to untreated cord.
The wrap is epoxy soaked, then lightly sanded to raise the fibers a bit. If it was just for looks, I wouldn't sand but I have found that a fine abrasive leaves a finish like bead-blasted micarta and increases grip, especially when wet. The drawback is sometimes it gets a powdery dry look... but the oils from your hands(or a bit of linseed) takes care of that in the first few minutes of use. Lorien has another blade by me that he puts to work regularly and can give you his impression of the wrap(Be honest, Lorien... what doesn't compliment me, only makes me stronger!)
me too! It's not so great at opening the mail but that didn't stop me from using it for that. You all know how practical I am.
I'll get some more photos next time I'm in the wilds. I'll make sure to include a spine shot. I find spine photos are kind of like side boob photos- although people often don't go out of their way to see them, they're always happy when they do. Or maybe it's just me. Whatever.
It may(or may not) surprise you to know that the crowbar went through thermal-cycling, hardening and tempering.... it's the real deal. It is awesome that you were throwing the PIG. How's your arm?just took the ole PIG to the range and she throws pretty good! This is a nicely balanced knife:thumbup: Hits with authority. In fact, it split my target in two.
also, I used the prybar 4 times today. Didn't open mail with it, but the things I did woulda required me searching around for my little flat head that never seems to be where I need it. AND...it works better. So there you go. Every man needs a little crowbar.
It may(or may not) surprise you to know that the crowbar went through thermal-cycling, hardening and tempering.... it's the real deal. It is awesome that you were throwing the PIG. How's your arm?
Yeah... like your right arm isn't already bigger than your left... ahem... from pumping up tires, that is.secondly- my arm is feeling a little weak today, this is one hefty PIG! Gonna have to start throwing with my left just so I don't become all off balanced from the additional muscle mass
Yeah... like your right arm isn't already bigger than your left... ahem... from pumping up tires, that is.