Great looking blade. Looks like it would be a good carry blade for around and about.

Hi Vic, congrats on the HG55 <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> Now I know how you felt on the NMSFNO <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />

I thought I had my order in before you did....my order number is 245307...but I have not yet been dingned on my card for payment. I did ask Amy to change my shipping addy later so maybe my order goes to the back?

As I am going to D/C the finish I don't mind having a low number...but was'nt told changing the addy etc would put the order back...still...patience IS a virtue <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Does the knife feel like it could perform a utilitarian role like a RMD?

HD, congrats on the knife! I bet that is going to get a good pass through the third world grind shop and become a quick favorite. Have you used it or batoned it yet?

Yes, while it is primarily a fighter, it cuts well enough. It is thick, but sharp. It looks different, but it reminds me a lot of the SOG bowie with its thick but sharp and pointed blade. I think it could skin and do some light bushcraft if required. Probably not the knife I'd choose for slicing tomatoes very thin. It is certainly more utilitarian and rugged than a Gerber Mk2 or a F-S Dagger. You will love it, Peter. This is a soldier's knife. I still don't know if it beats the Ratmandu. After all, perfection is hard to beat.

WHOOOOOPPPIIEEE!!!!

Now THATS is a knife!!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" />

Man that is a super sweet design and color combo there Vic! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

I hope like heck that Dan reveals his version in SR-77 and at half the price of that beauty! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crossfingers.gif" alt="" />

Although considering it is a satin L.E. version and those beautiful scales at twice the price of a Scrapper I was a fool not to buy the INFI version. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/banghead.gif" alt="" />

Well done my dear friend. Very well done indeed! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />


Peace.

Congrats on getting the knife. It is a great looking blade. Very unique. It seems like a great knife for most situations from a BOB to a hike.

I love the fighters I guess it is that high speed low drag sleek look that draws me to them and that HG55 fits in the mix rather well.

It is certainly among the finest. I think of my Al Mar SERE and SOG Bowie as fighters. Even the popular Buck 119 looks like a fighter to me. Those knives are S30V, SK-5, and 420HC. I like the INFI HG55 LE better than those. It is as pure a fighter as the SOG and as utilitarian as the Buck is. Make no mistake, I did not buy this knife to do bushcraft. I bought it because it pleases me just to hold such a well made weapon. I plan to carry this knife in the open in a leather sheath. That is legal in Georgia unless otherwise prohibited by law. It will not have that military or "tactical" look in the sheath, but this is surely a better self defense knife than any folder. Gentlemen used to carry swords, then daggers, then bowies. As firearms improved, the blades got smaller. I am not a skilled knife fighter, but am reasonably sure that in a close quarters encounter with an aggressor, I could use this knife well enough to stop an attack.

Oh snap! Very nice HD!

Thanks Vic <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> I am eagerly anticipating this knife...a "comparable" review by you between it and the RMD on general tasks would be "edge of the seat" reading for me and many others I am sure <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

It will probably be the only "competition" the RMD has for me....maybe my Woodlore as well...but I would need to pick one or the other...this and a heavy knife would be "it"for me....due to weight...and making my mind up will not be "easy"... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/sad.gif" alt="" />