I believe that for any of the exposed tang knives the shop requires Micarta or G-10. I recall Gary telling me once that they will not do stabilized wood, etc., on those models. Makes sense from a durability point of view.
My Choices: A) Model 23 (I don't recall one being done in a build before) B) Model 7-5" C) Model 1 (after all, it was bred for this and has a record of success)
Larry
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Larry W. Williams RKCC #CM-041 ABKA #046 RKS #1246
My thinking on the 16 or 16/SP1 for the fighter is that you get stainless without using up an option. But .... are there option limits for those models that might be a problem? Like no CW?
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Jim E.
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Memorial Day we will whittle these long lists down and, by the time I pull out for Blade on Wed. we'll have our 3 candidates. Thanks for all the ideas so far. Best, Capt. Chris