Thanks for the kind words, Edge. Your post reminds me of a String of Strizhness in this thread from back in July involving @TenShun705 at Post 36,462, @grybsh7 at 36,495, our lamentably still MIA @Fullflat at 36,506 whose friends understand how he feels but miss him regardless, myself at 36610, and back to TenShun at 36,618. The Small Strizh both carries smaller and cuts bigger than its size and is indeed an excellent knife. You mentioned eyeing the Scout which falls right between the two I pictured earlier. It's essentially the Cheburkov equivalent to the justly celebrated Shiro F95 Turtle and is a helluva value at less than half the price. Here's a pic of the two from my Scout review of April 2018. Just know that they come both with and without interior milling and if weight is a factor, make sure you inquire of the seller which it is as many descriptions and weights are boilerplate. Back on topic and despite the mentions above, this became not Strizh, Scout, or Shiro but instead Starbenza Saturday, done in one of my favorite handle patterns--Wilson Combat Starburst. I tend to think of the 25 as a prototype Inkosi as the latter is really just a renamed and improved Sebenza 25. This one is the freest and smoothest out-of-the-box of my numerous CRKs and went right from being the seller's BNIB safe queen to a work user the day I got it.
Lol, thanks....those are gorgeous. Love the inlays, fantastic little detail that really sets the knife apart. Beautiful work! This thread is a bit like an illicit drug. I get a little taste, find myself wanting more and more...then I’m up all night jonesing. Great stuff.
Haven't posted in a bit, been sick. Also got a new phone, ben busy setting it up. Been monkeying around with this guy the last few days.
Thanks, me too. M390 hollow grind, integral frame lock with ceramic bearings & detent. WE’s full 3D sculpting on this single billet of Ti is both excellent and extensive. It is shaped like it was made of clay, so it’s extremely comfortable in hand and in pocket. The surface texturing is outstanding. I Love it. It’s a WE Synergy2 designed by Jim O’Young. Check it out
Right! I also like the kickstop. Haha. Got them confused, thank you for the clarification. Good luck with the Quantum search.
Looks like it would make a great knot head, as in mess with me and this will put a big ole knot on your head!!! Maybe it needs about 6-9 more links though!!!!!! Thanks for the info!! If you make another gimme a heads up please if you're inclined!! James
Thanks! Mcusta’s are really nice knives. This is my second one and I have had the other one since 2004. They come extremely sharp out of the box.