I actually have one of their first Bali-song knives, the Model 68 it has been used and abused and has lost about a half inch of blade when I snapped it off digging out some cracked asphalt from a runway somewhere. I was able to get it more or less re-profiled and still have it. All the Pins are just peened over and NOT ground off flush. When it is not locked up it rattles more than a model T going over a log bridge.

I am not a fan on USING blades that have a recurve to them. On defensive blades I like them quite well as they will help you "Stay in the cut" as the forward "Belly" will sort of catch what ever is is you are cutting and not let it slip out the way a more conventional straight blade will, or can.

Just me. Nothing wrong with recurves, I just prefer them on smaller or folder defensive blades.

Different strokes for different folks.

I know Tom. But for regular type knife work I just prefer a conventional type blade.

Hmmm. I wonder if a DeReg handle would fit on the Lean Chophouse?

I never used to like recurves on chopping type knives, but now I really like them. For choppers, they can really cut well. Just like I never liked tanto blades, but now on certain folders I like them as long as they arent the tantos that are almost a 90 degree angle, those are worthless IMO

I know recurves are really nice for cutting almost anything. BUT I just prefer a straight blade most of the time.

So do I.

Good morning Yard.

Another day of organizing the garage, but making progress.

Its always fun cleaning out the garage

When does the fun start???

I hear what you're saying there Tom.

Good morning Yard.

Pretty good storm going on right now, even the dogs don't want to go outside.