I very, very much like the War Dog and the War Dog grip (as I do the Regulator grip and the Mudder grip). The Pork Shank grip is very thin and the blade is thinner than the War Dog, but I have been using it more than the War Dog lately. A thin grip is only a negative to me when I'm using the knife for something harsh like chopping. That's when I'd rather have something bigger in my hands. I do not "intend" to chop with any of those, but I would choose the War Dog if I had to choose one for chopping. I can baton with the War Dog, the S5, and the Pork Shank.

Other than the blade thickness, the War Dog and Pork Shank handle most jobs similarly for me. The thinner blade of the PS does some things better, maybe. Maybe it's just a temporary phase I'm going through choosing G10 or Micarta over Res-C, and that will probably change back and forth over time.




This thread at Blade Forums has a picture of a Pork Shank, a War Dog, and an S5LE. One of these three (or another copy) is with me at all times.

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/980831-Ganza-Arrival?p=11160675#post11160675

If anyone has a comparison pic that would help

Interesting and informative thread.

I might just look around for the full size hack if it has the thinner blade and is a bit lighter.

Thanks for asking the question that has been on my mind when the war Dog thread started

GS, my Wardog HACK has the SPINE the same thickness, but then it starts tapering down and will be a GREAT slicer (Even though mine has never been used) and all around Bush blade. And with the Busse Warranty, as Andy the Aussie would say, "No worries". <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

Now my REGULAR Wardog is a lot more robust. I would use my HACK if I hadn't already messed with my regular wardog though, so the HACK remains pristine.

The HACK is really nice! With the hollow grind it slices nicely, with the thick spine you still have enough blade to baton and it is robust. I'd say it would lend itself well to stabbing too has a sturdy point and the hollow grind will make penetration easier, so it would be a good self defense choice IMO

I thought that as well, but I am up in the air about keeping it or getting rid of it. I can be so wishy washy sometimes.

Shank is waiting for me in the clutches of Andy back home... Will sweeten the sad comeback to work... I like being on holidays!

It would be nice to not have to work any more, and STILL be able to live in the way we would LIKE to become accustomed to.

You need to get rid of it...especially if it's a tan handled one. It clearly needs a better home. I'm happy to offer it the love it needs <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />