Originally Posted by longarm
Thanks again for the input. Only $25 more to go with the S30V, so that's the way I'm going. Mr. Ingram responded to a note I sent him saying 'the S30V may hold an edge a little longer, but you'll be happy with either.' Good enough for me.

MCH, I'm about an hour from the ocean, and don't much hunt that way. These knives will be used on deer, and if I'm lucky elk and pronghorn.

Steelhead, I'd be interested to see some of those earlier knives if you're willing to post up a pic or two.


Not the best pics, but it's cold out this morning. I have a few more, all D2

My first knife from Gene, must have been 2002 or 2003. This one is O1 and the blade is 'stained'

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All D2 knives. The youngest was made about 2005 or 06.

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I misspoke, this one is S30V. Was originally 440C but we had some heat treat issues and Gene replaced it with the S30V. This is my fishing knife.

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