A few years ago, when I started lurking here, I unknowingly started down an interesting path. Though what I took in at first was not necessarily what was being shown and taught here...I saw a lot of wisdom in studying serious knife skills with smaller knives outside the kitchen. At that time it was primarily a continuing study in urban survival for me, in learning knife techniques to increase my effectiveness in the field if equipped with only a knife such as my kitchen paring knife. Over the course of those three years I spent a lot of time studying survival from that perspective and spent a fair amount of time working with smaller thinner knives. As evidence of the corruptive nature of this forum, I got another paper package from Andy the other day.
The specs are
Over-all length....8 1/4 inches / 21cm
Blade length.......4 inches / 10cm
Handle material....Natural canvas micarta with black canvas micarta bolster
Blade Steel........ 1/8 inch / 3mm spalted O-1
Maker: Andy Roy
http://fiddlebackforge.com/
I love Andy's craftsmanship, his handle ergonomics are always sublime, and as usual this one has been comfortable in every grip I have used it in.
This one is my first custom with a scandi
I really do love the way it handles
Though I am not now, nor will I likely ever be, a complete convert...I do still have my heavier knives that will always hold their places in my heart as well as my kit should I have any say so in that...I really do appreciate the knowledge I have gained from my time spent here. I will continue my survival studies as always. And I will always hope that I have one of my heavier knives on hand in time of need. However, I have put Andy's knives to the test on multiple occasions now, and I have learned many techniques with knives of this size and shape. It is a comfort to know that should I be out in the woods on one of my "escape days", when I hit the trail with minimal kit just to get away from it all for a few, and I'm just sitting under a tree whittling and relaxing, if the S does pick then to hit the F... much more can be done with this knife than I once imagined.
Thanks guys, there are too many to name, but I'm sure you all know who you are.
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The specs are
Over-all length....8 1/4 inches / 21cm
Blade length.......4 inches / 10cm
Handle material....Natural canvas micarta with black canvas micarta bolster
Blade Steel........ 1/8 inch / 3mm spalted O-1
Maker: Andy Roy
http://fiddlebackforge.com/
I love Andy's craftsmanship, his handle ergonomics are always sublime, and as usual this one has been comfortable in every grip I have used it in.





This one is my first custom with a scandi

I really do love the way it handles









Though I am not now, nor will I likely ever be, a complete convert...I do still have my heavier knives that will always hold their places in my heart as well as my kit should I have any say so in that...I really do appreciate the knowledge I have gained from my time spent here. I will continue my survival studies as always. And I will always hope that I have one of my heavier knives on hand in time of need. However, I have put Andy's knives to the test on multiple occasions now, and I have learned many techniques with knives of this size and shape. It is a comfort to know that should I be out in the woods on one of my "escape days", when I hit the trail with minimal kit just to get away from it all for a few, and I'm just sitting under a tree whittling and relaxing, if the S does pick then to hit the F... much more can be done with this knife than I once imagined.
Thanks guys, there are too many to name, but I'm sure you all know who you are.
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