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I took some pictures this morning. They are not particularly good because of background reflections in the highly polished bolsters.
The reflections in the bolsters are the tailgate of my pickup which was next to my photo taking operation this morning. Bolsters are highly polished and superbly fitted.
This knife is a bit smaller than I thought it was going to be. Not because I was mislead, but I just thought an equal end pattern in 3-1/2" length would be "bigger". Let me say I do like this knife quite a bit. The shoulders on the blade are low to the bolsters and that makes it easier on the pocket. The tip of the main blade is right at the top of the liner; any more and it would be above the liner.
Both blades came "almost sharp". A bit of time on the hone and strop is going to be in order. The top shot of the knife closed (above) shows just how little room is in this knife for two blades. However, they are fitted perfectly - neither rubs the other on opening or closing nor the liners. There is no perceptible "wobble" in either blade. The main spear blade measures 2-1/2" tip to bolster and the pen measures 1-11/16 tip to bolster. Both very useful sizes. This pocket knife should be legal to carry most anywhere. Too bad we knife lovers seem to be so dangerous to the general public that we have to be so tightly regulated. ... but, I digress.
The scales are a beautiful red color with just a bit of orange tinge and a bit of black to give it that "rusty" look. I don't have any complaints with the color. The scales are fit very well on this knife and are jigged in a "cobblestone" pattern. This style of jiggin looks good and has a "pocketworn" feel to it. It's a little bit too perfect, if that makes any sense to anyone.
On a whole, this knife is going to be really nice for carrying and everyday use. I like this pattern and I think many of you will too. Actually, I like this knife better than I thought I would. The execution is very good and the knife should perform very well.
Ed J
The reflections in the bolsters are the tailgate of my pickup which was next to my photo taking operation this morning. Bolsters are highly polished and superbly fitted.
This knife is a bit smaller than I thought it was going to be. Not because I was mislead, but I just thought an equal end pattern in 3-1/2" length would be "bigger". Let me say I do like this knife quite a bit. The shoulders on the blade are low to the bolsters and that makes it easier on the pocket. The tip of the main blade is right at the top of the liner; any more and it would be above the liner.
Both blades came "almost sharp". A bit of time on the hone and strop is going to be in order. The top shot of the knife closed (above) shows just how little room is in this knife for two blades. However, they are fitted perfectly - neither rubs the other on opening or closing nor the liners. There is no perceptible "wobble" in either blade. The main spear blade measures 2-1/2" tip to bolster and the pen measures 1-11/16 tip to bolster. Both very useful sizes. This pocket knife should be legal to carry most anywhere. Too bad we knife lovers seem to be so dangerous to the general public that we have to be so tightly regulated. ... but, I digress.
The scales are a beautiful red color with just a bit of orange tinge and a bit of black to give it that "rusty" look. I don't have any complaints with the color. The scales are fit very well on this knife and are jigged in a "cobblestone" pattern. This style of jiggin looks good and has a "pocketworn" feel to it. It's a little bit too perfect, if that makes any sense to anyone.
On a whole, this knife is going to be really nice for carrying and everyday use. I like this pattern and I think many of you will too. Actually, I like this knife better than I thought I would. The execution is very good and the knife should perform very well.
Ed J
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