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Re: Some of My Favorite 5" Blades [Re: Wiggitty] #369717 10/28/09 03:50 PM
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Nice collection, Horn Dog. I've thought about getting one of those SOG TL's to rehandle so I could have a decent every day stainless full tang knife. Unfortunately (at least I think), SOG put darned saw teeth on the back of the AUS8 version. I don't feel like dishing out the money for the Duratech version either. Oh well.

Oh, coyotebc, sounds like bad news for your Bravo!

Re: Some of My Favorite 5" Blades [Re: dl351] #369718 10/28/09 03:52 PM
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I actually have an early 440C version, too, without the sawback.


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Re: Some of My Favorite 5" Blades [Re: Horn Dog] #369719 10/28/09 03:54 PM
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I actually have an early 440C version, too, without the sawback.

Well, looks like you got in on that one before they made what I feel is a design mistake. I feel it sacrifices other potential functions to do one function (saw) well. I'd hate to attempt to baton with the sawback version!

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I own the Bravo-1 its an excellent knife and very capable for it's size.
Mine's a mess, daughter soaked it for a couple of hours in the sink (she thought it was stainless). Now it is pitted, I will be sending to Mike for a spa treatment

Females are always doing that. Even if they're stainless, who wants to grope around in a sink full of dishwater with a razor sharp blade at the bottom? I think I have finally trained my girls to leave the sharp knives up on the counter and I hand wash them. They are spoiled. When they visit relatives or friends they can never find a sharp knife in the house to cut anything. No problem here. I got one of the CPM154 Bravos, too. Doesn't rust, but it is hard to sharpen. I think I like A2 better for the money.


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Re: Some of My Favorite 5" Blades [Re: dl351] #369721 10/28/09 04:01 PM
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I actually have an early 440C version, too, without the sawback.

Well, looks like you got in on that one before they made what I feel is a design mistake. I feel it sacrifices other potential functions to do one function (saw) well. I'd hate to attempt to baton with the sawback version!

I bet it eats up that leather sheath, too. One thing about SOG's saws. They work. I have the SEAL Revolver and the saw blade is great.


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Re: Some of My Favorite 5" Blades [Re: Horn Dog] #369722 10/28/09 10:29 PM
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Hey Horn Dog, what type of steel does the SOG team leader have?

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Hey Horn Dog, what type of steel does the SOG team leader have?

The first one was 440C, then 20cv and AUS-8. I hate the green pine cone handles.


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Re: Some of My Favorite 5" Blades [Re: Horn Dog] #369724 10/28/09 11:27 PM
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Those are some awesome knives. The S5 is of course the best looking blade of the bunch, love the sheath too.


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Re: Some of My Favorite 5" Blades [Re: Horn Dog] #369725 10/29/09 01:33 AM
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I own the Bravo-1 its an excellent knife and very capable for it's size.
Mine's a mess, daughter soaked it for a couple of hours in the sink (she thought it was stainless). Now it is pitted, I will be sending to Mike for a spa treatment

Females are always doing that. Even if they're stainless, who wants to grope around in a sink full of dishwater with a razor sharp blade at the bottom? I think I have finally trained my girls to leave the sharp knives up on the counter and I hand wash them. They are spoiled. When they visit relatives or friends they can never find a sharp knife in the house to cut anything. No problem here. I got one of the CPM154 Bravos, too. Doesn't rust, but it is hard to sharpen. I think I like A2 better for the money.
I like carbon steel and I also like a natural patina on them, the bravo was the only carbon blade I had that was nice and shiny.
My daughters are 20 and 19, the 19 year old was going to hand wash my hunting knives for me (I got back the day before) she got part way through and was called away and forgot about the knives. The others were washed and dried, the bravo was not. Of course the other knives where the stainless ones. I might try flitz on it before I send it to Mike


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Re: Some of My Favorite 5" Blades [Re: Horn Dog] #369726 10/29/09 01:43 AM
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Hey Horn Dog, what type of steel does the SOG team leader have?

The first one was 440C, then 20cv and AUS-8. I hate the green pine cone handles.

I've always been impressed with AUS-8 from Spyderco and SOG. It sharpens easily and gets a very sharp edge. Doesn't hold the longest though.

Re: Some of My Favorite 5" Blades [Re: snaggletooth] #369727 10/30/09 12:40 AM
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It seems like 5" is the best length in many circumstances.

It looks the best when it is carbon steel with patina on <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Re: Some of My Favorite 5" Blades [Re: DogsBeHowling] #369728 10/30/09 05:06 AM
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I have to admit, as much as I like my "big" knives, a smaller 5 inch blade is what I usually throw into my backpack whenever I hike or mountain bike. They're just the right size to be able to perform just about any cutting task that may come up.

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