I have the Skinny ASH-1 model.
For what I do, I couldn't find anything better in the world in all-around performance. Sometimes I need to swim with everything I have on me, so I think you can understand why that is the maximum size of a knife I can accept. I will post some tests with it on knifetests.com forum and here too, this week. For now I can only give you the links to my videos that I've just uploaded:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vlrH37WU9Wk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KsaQRFYO2_s
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBzfkfbZAPA

Best Regards!

out6yder: I was reading some comments and if weight is your only issue with the SOD, you might want to see if you can find out the weight.
(thought if you just don't like that size obviously you wouldn't like it)
SY's tend to be pretty light.
the LE would be under 16 ounces (the weight of the DFLE) easily.
just to let you know.
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Performs well I hear. But then again, my hearing is not so great...

I have just added more tests with the Skinny version of the ASH: http://www.knifetest.com/forum/showthread.php?t=455&page=5


Finally I might consider ordering a SOD too. I'm pretty sure it is heavier than the Fallkniven A2 (it has approximatively the same thickness and length, but is much wider and with a thicker handle). However, I decided to get a SOD because I like very much its design and the materials are a lot durable.

Best Regards!

Anyone want to compare the Ash-1 to a SOD?

I agree. When the Ash-1 cg is convexed, it is unbelievable how much better it cuts. And it cuts well. It is also my best stabber by far. It stabs better and deeper than my hell razor or my sfnole. Quite an amazing blade.

It's been a long while since this posting.

I ended up buying a couple of the tanker gray NMSFNOs when they appeared in the company store, then I liked them well enough that I bought a couple more tankers just before they went out of stock. Then I bought a hand-shaped tan Micarta/bama clay NMSFNO at Knob Creek, which I liked even better, causing me to jump on a hand-shaped black Micarta/green from the Exchange, then a hand-shaped black G10/arctic white NMSFNO from eBay, and finally another hand-shaped black G10/arctic white from David Brown. I swung all the way from "I'll pass on that" to buying 8 NMSFNOs before the dust settled. This whole INFI addiction thing can drive ya absolutely nuts.

I am curious to see how the tankbuster does against the ASH1

a skinny ash is definately on my wish list.

I have a CG ASH-1. It is a knife that people pick up and say, "What the heck...?" It seems bomb-proof.

It's a relatively short blade for how thick it is, so it's easier to carry but heavy for it's length. This also helps it chop well for a short blade. The handle is secure but, does not allow you to slide your hand down for more leverage while chopping. I left mine stock and it slices fairly well too. That being said, I'm sending it to Nate to put a convex edge on it.

I'd describe it as a compact indestructible jack-of-all-trades.

I can only compare the SOD with a Skinny ASH:

SOD advangages:
weight approx.445g
has a slightly better edge profile and factory sharpness (at least for normal use)
the spine is thicker, but the edge profile makes it cut like a thinner blade
twice as good as the Skinny ASH-1 for chopping
the handle fits the hand better than that of the Skinny ASH-1

Skinny ASH-1 advantages:
weight approx.420g
Holds a better edge (for heavy use the difference is not much, for normal cutting the difference is considerable)
The end of the handle can be hammered without being worried.
more pleasant to keep it in the hand (I don't know why - it simply inspire more trust)

The pictures are a bit older (my SOD is now a lot more weared <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> )

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Good reads. I traded into a ASH-1 that should be here soon. I can not wait to see what it does.