I still have to wonder if D2 can offer as good an all-round package of the level of toughness needed for that size a blade AND provide good edge quality compared to the simple cheaper carbon steels.
D2 certainly wouldn't have been my first choice. And the excellent results many people have reported with the Outcast have definitely surprised me. I guess it just goes to show how much range D2 can have if it's given a heat treatment ideally suited to its intended purpose. And one thing's for sure. There isn't a simple, cheap carbon steel out there that has better corrosion resistance than D2. So for inexpensive swamp choppin' (I paid $40 brand new for mine), the Outcast might just be the chopper of choice. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />
Thanks Bruce..... I have PLENTY of choppers. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/doh.gif" alt="" /> And I am pretty sure I prefer the DFLE and Battle Rat.....
I actually had the Outcast on my "To Buy" list and have been doing good by NOT looking at that list and conveniently forgetting about certain knives..... as I can't afford them right now. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/banghead.gif" alt="" />
I have been doing good by avoiding the trade forums and ebay. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" />
But, it has been BAD enough with Busse and kin releasing Waki's, Vex's, Regulators, S5's, M9LE's, NMSFNO's, etc. etc. I can't keep up. It is killing me. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/banghead.gif" alt="" />
And here you go and throw out the Outcast. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/doh.gif" alt="" />
I am a SUCKER for Ken Onion's designs. I love the guys work. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bowdown.gif" alt="" />
Although, I do seem to remember having some sort of issue with the Outcast's handle (??????) - But, I can't remember what. It was a few years ago that I last handled one and only briefly.
..... Edited to removed certain pricing discussion info.
Anyway.... THANKS.... Now I have another knife in my head after so much effort to keep other knives out. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/loopy.gif" alt="" />
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