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Axeguy
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May 6, 2018
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Why do the Germans (for that matter, Austrians, as well) like these monolithic hunters / fixed blades? (Hubertus, Böker, etc.) Strong for sure, I suppose, but are they comfortable, non-fatiguing, etc.? Lynn C Thompson of Cold Steel has gotten in on the act with his monolithic Drop Forged series now out of ball bearing steels like 52100. Genuinely curious...
Daisy_Cutter
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May 7, 2018
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AxeguyI really couldn't say. Steel is really not the most ideal material for a handle. I'm also not convinced a monolithic blade is actually stronger than a full-tang blade, all things being equal. forging the whole handle out of metal shifts the CG to the back and potentially puts a lot more stress at the point the blade joins the handle.
Axeguy
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May 7, 2018
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Daisy_CutterI imagine it is not an issue with a light duty knife like a skinner, etc. But they have chosen to market this for bushcraft / outdoors... Feathersticking okay but batoning and shelter building...not so much.
Daisy_Cutter
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May 8, 2018
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AxeguyNot sure I would even want to use this for feathersticking.. that handle does not look comfortable.
Axeguy
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May 8, 2018
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Daisy_CutterI hadn’t thought of that but I have these big ol’ ogre mitts, so I’m not sure if I’d be uncomfortable. I‘m a stones-throw away from being able to featherstick with my thumbnail, lol!
Daisy_Cutter
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May 9, 2018
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RotumanThat's interesting... However, in wet messy situations, would an all-steel handle provide enough grip? Also, on this particular knife, looks like there are corners in the skeletonized section where dirt and grime can still get lodged in.
I can't say I regularly get my knives dirty, but so far I haven't really had issues cleaning their handles - especially those which are basically one piece of polymer; like on moraknivs or fallknivens.
I can't say I regularly get my knives dirty, but so far I haven't really had issues cleaning their handles - especially those which are basically one piece of polymer; like on moraknivs or fallknivens.
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