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[TomTerrific]

Beautiful. I really like that, but know nowhere near enough about knives to know why I'd be spending $200 on it.

It's handmade and the details show it.

Dave, what are the specs on it?

 

[TomTerrific]

On order: http://www.vcmcustomknives.com/ironwood-burl--damascus-slim-trapper-sold.html

 

[JHenley17]

I'm not doubting it's worth it, I tend to spend too much money on things like tools and electronics for probably similar reasons. Being handmade, I can see why it's not really possible, but I wish I could go somewhere and hold one. I've come to like my Schrade more than my low-end Kershaw and Smith and Wesson, but I'll be looking for something more durable soon. I strip a lot of cable with it and get scared I'm going to bend the blade.

 

[DAVE_M]

It's handmade and the details show it.

Dave, what are the specs on it?

Rough measurements are: 6 1/2" OAL (3" Blade)
The blade is 3/16" cryo treated S35VN. It will be my first cryo blade.

I'm not doubting it's worth it, I tend to spend too much money on things like tools and electronics for probably similar reasons. Being handmade, I can see why it's not really possible, but I wish I could go somewhere and hold one. I've come to like my Schrade more than my low-end Kershaw and Smith and Wesson, but I'll be looking for something more durable soon. I strip a lot of cable with it and get scared I'm going to bend the blade.

I don't have it in my hands yet, but $200 is an average price for a quality knife. However, you can definitely find high quality knives under $100. I'd suggest you pick up an ESEE Izula or Becker BK14. Those two knives will outlast anything you throw at them, as long as you aren't using it to pry open bank vaults. Rowen 1095 & 1095 CroVan are tough as nails.

 

[DAVE_M]

Copied review from Bladeforums to post below.

 

[JHenley17]

Man, that's really tempting me to **** my wife off.

 

[DAVE_M]

Fall Creek Knives Urge by Shannon Carter


Here's some spec's I pulled from Shannon's F/S Thread:
3/16" CPM S35VN, stonewashed finish
Cryo treated in liquid nitrogen
6 1/2" OAL
3" blade
3 7/8" handle

Shannon's packaging is classy and perfect. No overly expensive baggies or pelican cases.
It came shipped in heavy paper tied with a 550 cord "ribbon" with his logo on some nice cardstock.
*Pictured with my trusty Office EDC Griptilian*

Inside the wrap was this hell beast of an EDC, snuggled up in it's Storm Gray Kydex pants.
The fact that Shannon includes a sheath is awesome! It sweetens the deal when the sheath is for IWB carry!

Here is a size comparison with some other EDC items of mine (Field Notes booklet & Fisher Bullet Space Pen):

I had the chance to carry it around yesterday evening and I'm impressed. The handles are made of contoured G10 and fairly slick. However, the contouring and handle shape work well with the smooth G10 scales. Although beefy and hefty, this knife is very comfortable to hold in nearly all positions. I toyed with the idea of a straight draw reverse grip and it worked well, but I prefer cross draw belt carry, so I'll be whipping up a sheath of my own soon. That's not to put down on Shannon's sheath, the fit and finish on this kydex sheath are top notch and easily on par with the best of the best!

AIWB Carry and Reverse Grip

Now, I have rather large hands, with long alien fingers, and this knife fits comfortably in a relaxed grip with my pinky slightly off.

It also feels very comfortable with a choked up grip and a full hand in contact, and working with a pointed grip for fine detailing.

 

[CJB1911]

Very nice review. Shannon will get my money soon.

 

[DAVE_M]

Still carrying my Griptilian daily. I'm thinking about buying another, possibly a Ritter Grip.

I started working with Shannon to develop another sheath, to replace the current standard sheath.

 

[TomTerrific]

A recent, as in today, acquisition.

Sambar stag, CPM154, closed length 4"/10.3cm

I love slim line trappers. John's stag is like no one else's.

 

[SVTFreak]

I saw that one, Tom. If I didn't already have a couple different irons in the fire, you wouldn't have gotten it lol. Did you see the ivory trapper he had also?

 

[TomTerrific]

I saw that one, Tom. If I didn't already have a couple different irons in the fire, you wouldn't have gotten it lol. Did you see the ivory trapper he had also?

Yes, another nice one, but I didn't like the cracks on the bolster end.

 

[SVTFreak]

Yes, another nice one, but I didn't like the cracks on the bolster end.

Ahh yes. I don't care for cracks either.

 

[TomTerrific]

Ahh yes. I don't care for cracks either.

Vince says the material is solidly epoxied on and isn't going to crack more, but it is aesthetically displeasing to me.

 

[SVTFreak]

Vince says the material is solidly epoxied on and isn't going to crack more, but it is aesthetically displeasing to me.

Understood and agree.

 

[DAVE_M]

Finally bought a Mora

 

[jmcrawf1]

Here's a couple of my favorites. I'm a fan of edc sized fixed blades.




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[randy13]

i like this knife, very usefull

 

[Glock30EDC]

Spyderco Manix 2 XL

 

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