.... not quite....but working on it..... a .22SE (that is what the called the coated versions ) is the last ASH I am actually chasing.... I am sure there will be "others" that appear i MUST have though ...

The ASH line is my favorite design.

Andy (and Gary). Doesn't the blade height hinder some uses for the ASH series of blades?

It seems to me that a more slender blade would prove to be more user friendly/useful.

The short answer is yes. However, this requires further explanation.

The ASH is the "one knife I'd have if I could only have one knife". It isn't a master of anything, but is a great jack of all trades.

In its .18 and .22 configuration the blade height doesn't really hinder it for small tasks since you can choke up at the choil, and it has a generous "up sweep" and "drop point" at the leading edge making it detail oriented.

The handle has to be ...handled... to be appreciated. The balance and agility of the knife are what make it so popular.

ETA:

Would a 4" x 1/8" and an 10" x 1/4" combo be better? ABSOLUTELY. However, it isn't always practical to carry a giant knife.

The ASH is an awkward looking knife, but really does have to be handled to be fully understood.

This only applies to the .18 and .22. I've had three or four of the fat version, and its just a sharpened pry bar.

Thanks for the explanation Gary. Makes sense to me. And yeah that is true about not being able or not wanting to carry a large knife. I find myself now wishing that I had gotten a 711 for a "Large medium" blade. The "5 inchers" to me is the best all around edc fixed blade size. I DO have that segment covered with the S5, 411 and Mud Mutt though. but right now I jump from my Bulldog Regulator (.331-.333) inch thick 7.5 inch blade and the Reissued Tali-Whacker to the 911 and then the BWM and 1311.

Now If I could find some one mentally challenged that would trade a .18 ASH for a Busse Wardog Hack..... Hehe, yeah I know, wish in one hand and....

OK I finally got around to doing a quick and dirty(the floor) photo shoot with some of my possible set ups.


EDC depending on weather and activity.

This one is in case I feel old school.

My battle gear.

Grease, what's the blade on the bottom, black mudders In kydex. (your first post above)

And if you tell me it's an SS4, I will hunt you down like the dog you are!

Long range set up.

And here is Arch's favorite, my zombie gear. LOL