Stress management for me...screw yoga!

Lol!

Going to be an attention hog and bump my own thread!

I've had it out a couple more times and wanted to add some more thoughts and pics.

This knife is just a heavy duty work horse. I don't recall my Camp Tramp feeling like such a beast. I haven't bought a midsized knife from the Yard in awhile and am now sure the handle is bigger than my Battle Rat. I love it! Really fills the hand nicely. Even though I love choils...there is something about this knife that makes me want to lose it. For a bit, I thought the sweet spot was just in front of it, but I don't think so now. That extra inch or so of blade would be welcome IMHO.

Glamor shot with it's little cousin- the venerable Howling Rat.



The Trash is an impressive chopper for it's size. Found a newly fallen tree that was still green an it's just wrecked it. Fine control is easier for me now...whittling a couple stakes...



Cross batoning is no problem..





Same with regular batoning...the Trash just laughs at getting beat on..





Seems to me a great BOB addition, knife for in the vehicle or get home bag. It doesn't take up much room but is capable of big work. Have a Azwelke sheath ordered so it start getting carried- hope it comes soon!

Just a few further thoughts folks...

Thanks for the review/comparison.

I need to get out and beat some trash. One showed up with coating wear from factory sharpening that makes it look already used, so... that is the one to start with!

I agree! an Elf Choil would be good enough.

Thanks for sharing RN

If the choil bothers you so much, just ask tinfoil hat timmy (on BF) to reprofile it for you, that should get the edge back about level with choil...

So far I like my Trash1, but I still wish it was only .187 thick.

That would be nice too....maybe a future offering?

I would unfortunately probably have to pass unless someone wanted a BS or a VERY slightly used Trash1. I will probably keep my ASH1 even though that thing would work as a boat anchor!

Now don't get me wrong, the ASH1 feels nice in the hand and actually I think balances rather nicely, but IT IS HEAVY!

I like my Trash 1's more than I thought I would! It is a pretty sweet small knife.

It's growing on my but still wish it was thinner.