A nice view...

[veil]

As soon as it comes available around here, that nimravus is mine.
http://www.chaicutlery.com/images/knivesinblack.jpg

-Veil

[JY]

Hi Veil;

looks good to me buddy! You may have these already but here's a couple good blade pages plus they have good links to more.
http://www.chrisreeve.com
http://www.robertsoncustomcutlery.com

Enjoy buddy 8) take care...Jim

[veil]

Thanks Jim. Knew of the ChrisReeve's link but i definitely enjoyed the other. Knifecenter.com still is my fav. though.

Take care,

-Veil

[veil]

Forgot to mention : the Lightfoot blades are all incredible! Both aesthetically and technically. I've never seen such beautiful knives... It's a shame such custom knives are impossible to get here.

-Veil

[MT]

Picked up a Nimravus a little over a year ago, and haven't carried any of my other fixed blades since. Feels great in the hand, good blade control, and a pretty good scabbard (though you have to be careful because the Kydex is a bit noisy).

[veil]

MT,

How's the balance? im not really used to small blades so im interested... does it feel like a large folder or something?

-Veil

[MT]

Veil,

In hand it is not nearly as bulky as say a Benchmade Striker (my standard folder). Balance is also slightly farther forward, for me it is right under the index finger. The grip also has a better shape.

Do remember that this is a light blade and inadequate for anything more then the lightest chopping jobs. If I had to go into the bush anymore, I would probably pack a heavier blade.

If you have questions, the people at Benchmade are great help.

[veil]

I understand. Besides buying it from a knife-enthousiast point of view, i've been thinking that it might be a good alternative to a folder - being more sturdy without moving parts.

I guess i'll have to see when i finally get one :]

Thanks,

-Veil

[Riley]

Nimravus is a good blade. I had one, but traded for a heavier knife, a Cold Steel SRK. I really like the feel of the Nimravus and it was a great knife, just not suited to my needs. If I were you, I would get the M2 steel version. It rusts a little easier, but it is coated and holds better edge than the ATS-34. It's also not as brittle. Good luck and enjoy! I think you should check out the Busse line of knives as well. For more info, go to www.bladeforums.com. (http://www.bladeforums.com.)

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Riley
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