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  1. Knifemaker

    Official ProVari Radius Thread - Part 2

    The Issue (Army) Kabar, had a angular grind line to the blade,a dn a deep blood groove. ( blood groove is an american term. It's actually called a "Fuller"). The .... is a apx. 3/16" piece of steel. Directly against the leather handle. The AirForce version, is a shorter, thicker blade, with...
  2. Knifemaker

    Official ProVari Radius Thread - Part 2

    Those can be mighty handy for sure!;)
  3. Knifemaker

    Official ProVari Radius Thread - Part 2

    Me Too! Never made them just to be looked at!
  4. Knifemaker

    Official ProVari Radius Thread - Part 2

    LOL! Me too, after the collector started running the prices up so high, I never could afford one of my Own Knives in later years. Now how's that for CRAZY!!! Knife
  5. Knifemaker

    Official ProVari Radius Thread - Part 2

    Well thought out design and execution HB! Wonder how he got his hands on this particular model. Very desirable and Rare! Usually issued to On Board Naval Personnel. You can tell it was used a lot, and not just a Safe Queen!:) Knife
  6. Knifemaker

    Official ProVari Radius Thread - Part 2

    This is the last one I made for myself. India Sambar Stag. Sure wish I hadn't sold it! Bad mistake! I did carry it for a couple of years before I sold it. Grrrrr!!!
  7. Knifemaker

    Official ProVari Radius Thread - Part 2

    Love what you did with the Mayo. Tom Mayo from the Islands and I go back a few years. He's quite a character LOL. Loves his Dirt bikes, and surfing. Another fellow maker over there, is Ken Onion. another friend in the Knife World. Both do fantastic work, and there are a lot of models available...
  8. Knifemaker

    Official ProVari Radius Thread - Part 2

    Thanks Guy's! My wife made the sheaths. :)
  9. Knifemaker

    Official ProVari Radius Thread - Part 2

    Thank you Sir! I always tried to have one of these for edc, but someone would always offer me a ridiculous amount for it, and I would give in. that would eventually leave me with the money spent, and NO Knife! Grrrr! My wife still has hers. Which she doesn't mind letting me know about!:lol...
  10. Knifemaker

    Anybody Using A Kabuki?

    I kinda like seeing the Provari Made in USA ring there. :) I know it's not politically correct to be Pro-American anything. But being a Texican, I'm Politically Incorrect, and Proud of it! Knife
  11. Knifemaker

    Anybody Using A Kabuki?

    I could be nothing more than simple profit margin. At one time, some outlets gave differing prices for different levels of Nic. Now, rarely. As Nic. is not cheap, perhaps there it the Higher Profit thing going on making and selling lower Nic. content, at Premium prices. Probably all about the...
  12. Knifemaker

    Anybody Using A Kabuki?

    Good Stuff!;) Knife
  13. Knifemaker

    Official ProVari Radius Thread - Part 2

    In the Looks department, looks like the radii have the other mods beaten Black and Blue!:lol: Knife
  14. Knifemaker

    Anybody Using A Kabuki?

    About the 316 ss in the body of the Provari's. I ask a year or so ago if it was, and it was confirmed by the CS staff there. Sounds like CS didn't know what they were talking about. For Me, and still reasonable, I would think 417L from Crucible would be a real winner. For my personal use...
  15. Knifemaker

    Anybody Using A Kabuki?

    Mike, I'm so sorry to hear this. It makes me a little sick just thinking about it. Thank God it didn't get to your fine machinery! Just thinking of that Haus under water gives me the shivers! A few years ago we experienced a flood at our old address. It was the Week we were suppose to b4e at...
  16. Knifemaker

    Official ProVari Radius Thread - Part 2

    LOL! May be like me. Two computers in the house. One XP and one Windows 7 Grrrrrr!!! Knife
  17. Knifemaker

    Official ProVari Radius Thread - Part 2

    Well, I guess they would still have overseas sales. China is the largest supplier of Vape gear, and it is Illegal to use there! Wonder how they test their new products. Of course, there is always the option many other companies have taken during this Government Overreach the past few years...
  18. Knifemaker

    Anybody Using A Kabuki?

    Running Bost at #3 regardless of coil. Mikey Likes It!!!:) Knife
  19. Knifemaker

    Anybody Using A Kabuki?

    I have two 2.5's here that are satin in finish. One I've had for over 3 years, and not a scratch on it. I use it in the field, in the shop, where ever and not a scratch on it. Yes, it's been dropped a few times. The finish is Glass Bead Blasted. If it ever does scratch, all I have to do is go...
  20. Knifemaker

    Anybody Using A Kabuki?

    Because your Mod's, (Provari) are 316 SS and 316 SS doesn't chip.;) That, and the 316 is thru and thru, not just a few thou. thick. The paint will wear, particularly on sharp corners, and chip easily on sharp corners. The stainless will continue to look pretty much the same. And if it does...