I really like the look of these knives but I read a bad review on the green beret
Since there seems to be only one bad review of that knife floating around, I can guess who put it out
i wouldn't put too much faith in that particular review.
cliff was generally thought of as obtuse and thick headed. personally, i normally had no idea what the heck he was talking about. obscure references about ductility don't mean all that much to me when it comes to a knife's usefulness.
i find noss4's tests more informative than any of cliffs writings.
Since there seems to be only one bad review of that knife floating around, I can guess who put it out
If I have to baton a knife I use a wooden stick, not a 5lb.
So you did baton with it? I just recently bought mine and not quite sure what I can throw at it. I mean … I DO have a hatchet. But knowing I don't need that extra 8 lbs. but just use the knife … that would be amazing.
(Already asked CRK. They said you CAN baton with it, however, it is a knife and meant to be used as such. In other words: don't baton :-D )
Also to update the review link:
http://www.cliffstamp.com/knives/reviews/green_beret.html
Also knife test noss has a destruction test of this knife on youtube.
thx man. that was 'the straw' and i just returned the knife.
YES, fit and finish are out of this world.
YES, you do get a supernice, versitile sheath.
YES, it is egonomic in several grips.
but what good is that if you can't to jack with it? not even tasks that would be easy on the blade (scraping or carving) can be done due to a totally useless serration.
i have to admit: i got big eyes when i got it ... but i had second thoughts reaaally quick.
guess i'm going for a waaay less fancy A1 now.
hehe ... even the name is boring
thx again mate.
I much prefer the Pacific. Though the 5.5 GB was pretty sweet. I just wish they offered it in a Non-Serrated version as for me and wanting to used it out in the field, the serrations take away from the most useful part of the blade. The choil allows you to choke up on it which is great.