Lone Wolf T1, T2, T3 -vs- Ranger & Tactical ??

[JJ_BPK]

I am always looking at folders, must have a doz or so, I am not a collector,, all my knives are EDC and look it..

EDC in the Conch Republic means your wearing flip-flops, shorts & a tee shirt, so heavy-bulky-large is not acceptable in public, unless your on your boat trying to impress the Touristas..

My current inventory of EDC includes CRKT M16-03T(shorts, 2.4oz), Al Mar Eagle w/ 3" blade (1980, dress), Al Mar Osprey(?) w/ 1.5" blade(1985, suit), SOG B60 multi-tool(2000, jeans), and a bunch of others.. Some for dress, some for jeans, or whenever..

And one more,, My 1969 Camillus,, "DEMO KNIFE",, it sits on my desk because I'm afraid to lose it,, it's my comfort tool..

The new folder will replace the B60 tool on the boat, I'll still carry the tool but in the tackle box or ruck while off-road. The folder will augment those times when I don't think I need a pistol, but more than the CRKT.

I would like to purchase a William Harsey folder. I think the T3 may be bigger than needed, so I'm concentrating on the T2, plane blade, w/utility scales.

My mind can be changed about the T3..

In doing my home work I have notices that over some time period there were changes in the product line and nomenclature,, I think??

The Lone Wolf Harsey T1 T2 & T3 started life with a center spine blade and I think they were called Tactical, which I think is sexy..

Then the blade was changed to flat grind and called Ranger

Then the G2 was added, basically a T2 Ranger with assisted opening.

Additionally, there were several types of plastic/rubber/black nylon scales/zytel,, and some very nice looking woods scales..

I noticed the Lone Wolf is cutting back available models, as Bill suggested, last month..

My question(s) to Bill or ....

1)is my history correct?

2)do the spine'd blade models have an advantage over flat grind??

3)any consciences on which scale material is more practical for EDC, to include use in slimy bait cutting and other less than perfect griping scenarios?

4)the G2 is sexy, but I think the T2 more practical,, need input??

I have no local toy store to go to and fondle examples, I'll buy on-line,, so your advice is paramount..


Thanks in advance..

[Bill Harsey]

Lone Wolf Knives has fully ended the Harsey "T" series.
Find 'em where you can.
The T-2 is a pretty good size.
The grind difference between the blade types is a top bevel or not. All are flat grinds.
The "single" grind blade has very good geometry for cutting and slicing.
The top grind style is for piercing.
Micarta would be best but the T-2 never had micarta scales, only the glass filled nylon ones. in black with texture.

I name the knife once, then it gets changed and then changed again. I hate that stuff.

[JJ_BPK]

Originally Posted by Bill Harsey

Lone Wolf Knives has fully ended the Harsey "T" series.
Find 'em where you can.
The T-2 is a pretty good size.
The grind difference between the blade types is a top bevel or not. All are flat grinds.
The "single" grind blade has very good geometry for cutting and slicing.
The top grind style is for piercing.

Micarta would be best but the T-2 never had micarta scales, only the glass filled nylon ones. in black with texture.

I name the knife once, then it gets changed and then changed again. I hate that stuff.

That information is worth a fortune..

Thank you, Mr Harsey..

As I am not now, nor every was hi-speed,, the single grind is what I will go for.. I have yet to meet a fish, or frozen squid, or other critter that calls for piercing.. If I ever do, I would hope to have a .45 dia hole punch.

My only dilemma now is T2 or D2, and I suspect mamma's financial sway will guide me in that decision..

[Bill Harsey]

JJ_BPK,
Get the T-2, that way the 'cuda flopping around in your boat doesn't whack you in the side and auto open your knife in your pocket.

[The Reaper]

You sure that he might not have one hand busy with the fish, and need the D2 to open quickly in the other to cut something?

TR

[JJ_BPK]

As I am not now, nor every was hi-speed,, the single grind is what I will go for..

TR,, I'm going with Bill's suggestion,, the T2..

But,There are a couple stories that may have ended happier if the G2 was available..

1st Story:

About 15 yrs ago a guy got his 1st chance to go out the the oil platforms off North Florida spear fishing for grouper and AJ's. He purchased a new spear gun with 60 inch shaft, with the expectations of getting a shot at a big one.

He did, it was a 200 lb Nassau, his buddy watched the shaft pearce just behind the head, clean thru.

The grouper proceeded to sound,, in 1400 ft of water,, with the driver attached via a lanyard to the gun and shaft..

They never recovered either..

2nd Story:

One of the Key West sport charters was out with a big-buck customer after Marlin.

The guy wanted a trophy to mount so it was planned to skip or cut lose anything not at least 1000 lbs..

On the second day they lucked out. They hooked what was guessed to be one around 1200 lbs.

The fight was fierce, lasting almost two(2) hours.

As they finally wore the fish down,, thinking the fish dead, they reeled him up to the boat.

The mate started to hand roll the 30ft long 400 lb mono leader.

It's done in a similar fashion to what we were taught to do a chute, in jump school.

If done properly, you can dump it in a clean pile on the deck by just pointing your arms down..

Another mate secured the rod via safety strap, in the gunnel and locked the drag.

The boat never shopped,, so the Marlin was getting fresh water over his gills..

He woke up, made one thrashing jump, snapped the 130 mono, and sounded..

With the mate still tied to the leader,, never to be seen again..

Net Net,, there is someone out there that needs a G2..

But not this FOG...

If I had one,,

I'd only use it to telling fishing stories...



And that's my story and I'm sticking to it...



T2, it will be...