Lets start with a summary...Wow! I like it!

Someone say it needs leather? <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> This is a Rainwalker sheath for my S5- I've been using another one for the S5 and this fits well and maybe more style for the War Dog!



With some peers...



OK, now a little useage. Man, look at those fuzz sticks! What a slicer this is! Great control too...doing those stakes, it bites deep no problem and finer shaving as easily. The thumb falls naturally on the spine and I feel in total control. See the 1/4-1/2" branch? Chopped that easily. I really like the handle design. I need to get more used to the narrower front- I was grasping too hard at first and need to let the rear fingers do more of the work.

My only complaint was when I tested the tip with drilling. Great strength, but the butt of the handle has sharp edges...I'll use it more and likely sand it down some.



I haven't tried it on food as yet, so I'll see...

Dan, what a knife! I don't know how you made this thick sucker such a good slicer. I almost passed on th WD b/c of the thickness and am so glad I didn't. The king of my bushcraft knives is my Fiddleback and the War Dog is right there with it- Great job!

Check out who visited me! Came up on me running and checked me out for almost 10 minutes. Was so close I could see the velvet on his antlers..

Nice review man! Awesome pics and that sheath looks good with it!

Great review! The WD is first on my to get list.

Do you have any pics of it in your hand?

Thanks guys- I am very, very pleased with the Dog and am amazed it's got such good wood working ability.

Negative for the in-hand photos...thought about it, but didn't take any...

My poor Howling Rat is sweating it now...falls another peg down the user list!

Thanks for the review. Awesome sheath. Do you have the x loop on the back?
Great pics! Thanks for sharing.

Yep, x-loop...Jeff does some serious work!

Good to get some user photos out and hear what folks think about it...

Nice review!
I had mine out this morning for a first test, too; brought my S5LE along for comparison (sorry no camera). I have to say, I like the WD, but the S5 is still #1 for me. The WD is a sturdy tool, but for moderate cutting / slicing chores the S5LE worked much better. I also find the mudder handle fits my hands better than the new design and was also thinking of slimming and rounding the butt end a little. Definitely a secure grip though. I think the WD will really shine for harder force required jobs because the edge is probably more durable (thicker)and the blade is thicker. Still, a good hard-use tool.
Thanks for the report and pics.

Nice review and pics, Thanks for sharing! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

The sheath looks like it works real well. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />

Thanks guys.

For me, it's looking like the War Dog is bumping the S5 one down the list! But, I can't imagine it doing better in the kitchen than the S5.

Another thing I like is that it's a very lively blade in the hand. The balance is neutral and is could be a mean fighter.

It might really change my buying too. I'm getting ready to sell something and had a nice custom bushcrafter on my list. Kinda not feeling the need now!

It fits perfectly! Classy sheath for a classy knife. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

haha RN I knew getting the War dog was the right decision for you!! Nice review also! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

Ha ha haa! I knew you would be along! I'm glad I have little will power!