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Gee, time passes when you get older
I can't believe I have carried the Leek everyday since Dec of 2002.
The day I bought it , I took off that silly lock that slides into to place near the pointy end.
I'm one that anything that Mr. Murphy could use to work against me I try to alleviate. I could foresee that safety dealie being locked at the wrong time and wrong place.
I have used this knife for a bunch of stuff and is still in great shape. I have yet to use a whetstone. I just touch up every once in a blue moon with a set of ceramic sticks, or sharpening steel.
I know it is not in the catagory of some knives and all, but I really like it. In fact I have given one as a gift and the one like it next size down ( forget name).
I used hand tools for way too many years. I made many to fit the task. I use tools, I take care of tools, but yes I expect them to be used and I do.
I have some items /tools that are more of pride of ownership, sentimental and all. This Leek ain't one.
Not sure what the blade shape is on the Leek, never had one quite like it before. I really like it, it performs a lot of tasks very very well.
I'm also glad I listened to Tamara and others on getting the straight edge. I understand the "defensive use" of such an edge.
I also found it does not handicap one if a seatbelt or such needs to be cut. I had no problem on cutting a seat belt with the Leek in a hurry and getting a blasted infant seat loose with a 6 month in it.
My thinking originally ran to a half straight, half serrated. Like I said I better understand the defensive knife. The liner lock is also very good and strong, I'm not worried if I have to "seriously" use the Leek , my hand will NOT release the tab and the blade become non rigid and not effective.
Yes that was me testing / learning with instructor on a side of beef in a Mom & Pop butcher shop.
Sure I will get another knife someday, perhaps. I have handled/used some mentioned by others.
I have some other priorites and new developements, pressing matters and such to contend with. So for now , the Leek will do its part If I do mine.
I can't believe I have carried the Leek everyday since Dec of 2002.
The day I bought it , I took off that silly lock that slides into to place near the pointy end.
I'm one that anything that Mr. Murphy could use to work against me I try to alleviate. I could foresee that safety dealie being locked at the wrong time and wrong place.
I have used this knife for a bunch of stuff and is still in great shape. I have yet to use a whetstone. I just touch up every once in a blue moon with a set of ceramic sticks, or sharpening steel.
I know it is not in the catagory of some knives and all, but I really like it. In fact I have given one as a gift and the one like it next size down ( forget name).
I used hand tools for way too many years. I made many to fit the task. I use tools, I take care of tools, but yes I expect them to be used and I do.
I have some items /tools that are more of pride of ownership, sentimental and all. This Leek ain't one.
Not sure what the blade shape is on the Leek, never had one quite like it before. I really like it, it performs a lot of tasks very very well.
I'm also glad I listened to Tamara and others on getting the straight edge. I understand the "defensive use" of such an edge.
I also found it does not handicap one if a seatbelt or such needs to be cut. I had no problem on cutting a seat belt with the Leek in a hurry and getting a blasted infant seat loose with a 6 month in it.
My thinking originally ran to a half straight, half serrated. Like I said I better understand the defensive knife. The liner lock is also very good and strong, I'm not worried if I have to "seriously" use the Leek , my hand will NOT release the tab and the blade become non rigid and not effective.
Yes that was me testing / learning with instructor on a side of beef in a Mom & Pop butcher shop.
Sure I will get another knife someday, perhaps. I have handled/used some mentioned by others.
I have some other priorites and new developements, pressing matters and such to contend with. So for now , the Leek will do its part If I do mine.
