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Yeah, I know - not a title you see every day!
Im a big fan of the NASK. Well, a big fan of CPK knives in general.
But with the EDC1 and the NASK, there is not much, which cant be accomplished on the blade front.
When carrying the two knives, I must admit, that I use the EDC1 for a lot of work in the woods - its practically my FK instead of my FK
The NASK is used when a bigger blade is called for.
To me at least, the two blades makes for a great duo.
As a hunter, I should prefer the EDC2, as it has more belly but I actually like the EDC1 better. It gets used as a 'bushcraft' knife more often than not.
The EDC ergonomics are out of this world.
The FK is used when I dont carry the NASK.
I like all three equally well.
I use a frog sheath for the NASK. I can quickly detach the sheath from the frog leaving the frog on the belt when sitting down in camp or when driving and/or going somewhere, where I dont bring the knife. Maybe put the sheath and knife in a ruck.
With the frog on the belt, I just grab the sheath with the knife, drop it down the frog and go. No push buttons, no opening of belt etc.
I also have the choice of leaving the frog behind and sash carry the sheath.
Sash carry has really grown on me.
Quick to mount on the belt and equally fast to remove.
It sits securely IWB via the post button but can be adjusted on the belt in a multitude of positions and ways for work and for when driving etc etc.
The sheath is deliberately not cut at a slant to follow the handle scale. As is, one can hook a finger round the guard when/for drawing the knife (not that the fit is made super tight - the fit of the knife in the sheath is just right).
Not shown; optional strap round the handle for securing the knife to the belt loop (not really needed)
Some of my sash carry sheaths have a 'static line' securing the bottom of the sheath to the belt. Thus when drawing the knife, the purpose of a static line is to make the sheath drop free. This sheath doesnt have that (yet). I dont really need it on this one.
As for the dimensions; I like a dangler sheath on some big(-ish) knives but I wanted this sheath to be attached and detached to/from the belt quickly and to ride relatively high hence the frog system and why the belt loop isnt overly long either. As is, it rides covered by my smock and wont snag in brush. Im happy with how the sheath works.
Im most likely in the minority in regards to 'frog' and sash carrying the NASK but pls post any CPK and/or custom sheaths out there, if you feel like it. Would be nice to see, what y'all got.
In good company:
Great work on the NASK @Lorien and @Nathan. Rest of the knives as well for that matter.
Thank to @Jo for most excellent comms and patience.
Also thanks to
Casinostocks
for offering to proxy, when this NASK was offered. Much appreciated.
Im a big fan of the NASK. Well, a big fan of CPK knives in general.
But with the EDC1 and the NASK, there is not much, which cant be accomplished on the blade front.
When carrying the two knives, I must admit, that I use the EDC1 for a lot of work in the woods - its practically my FK instead of my FK
The NASK is used when a bigger blade is called for.
To me at least, the two blades makes for a great duo.
As a hunter, I should prefer the EDC2, as it has more belly but I actually like the EDC1 better. It gets used as a 'bushcraft' knife more often than not.
The EDC ergonomics are out of this world.
The FK is used when I dont carry the NASK.
I like all three equally well.
I use a frog sheath for the NASK. I can quickly detach the sheath from the frog leaving the frog on the belt when sitting down in camp or when driving and/or going somewhere, where I dont bring the knife. Maybe put the sheath and knife in a ruck.
With the frog on the belt, I just grab the sheath with the knife, drop it down the frog and go. No push buttons, no opening of belt etc.
I also have the choice of leaving the frog behind and sash carry the sheath.
Sash carry has really grown on me.
Quick to mount on the belt and equally fast to remove.
It sits securely IWB via the post button but can be adjusted on the belt in a multitude of positions and ways for work and for when driving etc etc.
The sheath is deliberately not cut at a slant to follow the handle scale. As is, one can hook a finger round the guard when/for drawing the knife (not that the fit is made super tight - the fit of the knife in the sheath is just right).
Not shown; optional strap round the handle for securing the knife to the belt loop (not really needed)
Some of my sash carry sheaths have a 'static line' securing the bottom of the sheath to the belt. Thus when drawing the knife, the purpose of a static line is to make the sheath drop free. This sheath doesnt have that (yet). I dont really need it on this one.
As for the dimensions; I like a dangler sheath on some big(-ish) knives but I wanted this sheath to be attached and detached to/from the belt quickly and to ride relatively high hence the frog system and why the belt loop isnt overly long either. As is, it rides covered by my smock and wont snag in brush. Im happy with how the sheath works.
Im most likely in the minority in regards to 'frog' and sash carrying the NASK but pls post any CPK and/or custom sheaths out there, if you feel like it. Would be nice to see, what y'all got.
In good company:
Great work on the NASK @Lorien and @Nathan. Rest of the knives as well for that matter.
Thank to @Jo for most excellent comms and patience.
Also thanks to
Casinostocks
for offering to proxy, when this NASK was offered. Much appreciated.
