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I'm considering buying this knife. Anyone have any experience with it? Thoughts on D2 vs S30V?

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S30V is the shiza...

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I have the large Bush Camp Knife and the smaller Jaeger Boning Knife, both in D2. I do not care much for their rubber sure grip handles, but the blades seem very good. They would be my knives that I would take on a hog hunt.

I have knives in D2 and S30V. Both are outstanding.

You might want to consider a custom knife from Tim Olt, Jason Winston, or Harvey King as an alternative to the factory Texas made KOA.

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Good advise from croldfort, I would spend the money with a number of makers from this forum before a KOA. On the steel side I prefer S30V. Nothing wrong with D2.


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Originally Posted by croldfort
I have the large Bush Camp Knife and the smaller Jaeger Boning Knife, both in D2. I do not care much for their rubber sure grip handles, but the blades seem very good. They would be my knives that I would take on a hog hunt.

I have knives in D2 and S30V. Both are outstanding.

You might want to consider a custom knife from Tim Olt, Jason Winston, or Harvey King as an alternative to the factory Texas made KOA.


How do you get in touch -- do they have websites?

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I have or had many of the custom makers....the Alpha Wolf knife is a REAL nice one to add to a working collection. Much thinner and livelier(a real word?) in the hand. Not fan of any of the other KOA blades, but the Alpha Wolf is a winner. Do S30V if you can find one for a decent price


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Tim Olt is on this forum as Michiganroadkill!!


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I wouldn't mind a dupe of the Cub Bear in S30V with a slim micarta handle on it. Had one of theirs that looked like Ray Charles ground it....

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They all have sites, along with with Charles May and Gene Ingram. They are all better values than a factory KOA in my opinion, and I own all of them.

Just type in their name, followed by knives, in your search.

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thanks -- I'll try that

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Alpha wolf is one of my favorite working knives, it is one of only ones that holds an edge the longest! I am now trying to decide on my next KOA !


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