Skinny doesnt always mean too thin to be of use. I just got my Skinny Ash1 and you can tell next to the SAR and the DFLE it is still a substantial blade.
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Now compare it to the Koster Nessmuk which is receiving rave reviews. Which one is really thin. I guess we just need them all!!!
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JYD #67 You cant make chicken salad out of chicken crap.