u/W1ncher

Hi everyone!

I work outdoors in varying conditions, and a fixed blade make so much sense - easy to clean, quick access, no pivots to worry about. I've carried a Grohmann #2 flat grind for the past year or so, and it works so well. I would like an upgrade, particularly with the blade steel. Do I need an upgrade? Probably not...but that's another story.

The things I like:

• ergos are fantastic, but I would like some sort of guard or choil for push cuts when my hands are wet and dirty. I've had to be extra careful in the past that my fingers don't end up on the blade.
• full coverage leather sheath has enough retention, rides low on the belt, and also allows for fast and easy one handed access
• full flat grind and a thin blade. I used a micrometer, the blade is just over 2mm at it's thickest point. It's amazingly slicey, especially when it comes to things like cutting irrigation pipe, etc. where a thicker knife would bind.
• handle size fits my hand well

Things I don't like:

• blade steel, lack of prominent finger guard

What I want:

• Most important: under 2.5mm thick (or 0.1") blade, with a full flat grind
• Magnacut, AEB-L, 14C28N, or similar steel. Looking for a good work steel that can still be rapidly touched up
• full coverage leather sheath

Thanks!