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Noss
01-18-2009, 02:42 PM
Some chopping,batoning and tip work done outdoors with the skinny ASH-1


Part 1
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Part 2
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Part 3
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will york
01-18-2009, 04:34 PM
Heckuva nice tool, easy to pack or carry--no surprises, which is exactly what I like when I'm back in the boonies. I guess to some this looks pretty mundane, but as I said, that's how it should be--nice job, Noss. Thanks for taking the time to do that and record it for us.

How would you compare this Skinny ASH1 with the Fallkniven A-1 as a camp knife?

Thanks,
will
338 Stalker
01-21-2009, 05:29 PM
Superb mate :thumb:

As from this year my Skinny ASH is my No.1 pack/survival knife. It replaces my Scrapper 6 this year(tipping forever), so with the ASH & my FAT GW on hip I'm set for all my ventures.
Noss
01-21-2009, 06:03 PM
Will: Your welcome. I like the A1 a lot. It's a great chopper for it's size and more comfortable to chop with. The ASH-1 is tougher in all areas then the A1. The VG-10 is more prone to chipping at the edge compared to INFI. They will do the same things in the field but for all out toughness for digging and similar things I would carry the ASH-1 and not worry about the edge like I would on the A1. I dig my fire pits with my knives since it's just easier than using a stick and I don't carry a shovel. I have one a Gerber but it's to heavy so I just use my knife for this. :D


338 Stalker: Thanks. Sounds like your all set up. :thumb:
will york
01-21-2009, 06:41 PM
Will: Your welcome. I like the A1 a lot. It's a great chopper for it's size and more comfortable to chop with. The ASH-1 is tougher in all areas then the A1. The VG-10 is more prone to chipping at the edge compared to INFI. They will do the same things in the field but for all out toughness for digging and similar things I would carry the ASH-1 and not worry about the edge like I would on the A1. I dig my fire pits with my knives since it's just easier than using a stick and I don't carry a shovel. I have one a Gerber but it's to heavy so I just use my knife...

Thanks, Noss. That makes good sense.

will
91xlt
01-21-2009, 07:40 PM
the skinny ash is my personal goto blade...the right balance of weight length fit and feel in my opinion

my $.02, and ya get what ya pay for...lol
out5yder
01-26-2009, 01:06 PM
I like the A1 a lot. It's a great chopper for it's size and more comfortable to chop with. The ASH-1 is tougher in all areas then the A1. The VG-10 is more prone to chipping at the edge compared to INFI. They will do the same things in the field but for all out toughness for digging and similar things I would carry the ASH-1 and not worry about the edge like I would on the A1.

This is also the reason a Skinny ASH1 replaced my Fallkniven A2 last year.
And the Skinny ASH1 has one more advantage over the A1 or A2: it is 2 millimeters thinner, so it slices better (especially after the coating gets a bit "plished").
trib trekker
01-27-2009, 07:32 PM
I still like the "Fat" ASH-1 better. I know a lot of guys like the advantage of the thinner blade, (I have a RAT-7 in D2 for those types of tasks at 1/4 the cost) but all in all, the Fat Ash does the same job with a lot more oompf for the chopping. That's what's in my E&E kit. I didn't get to hear exactly how the sample knife was damaged before the test. Either I missed it or it was omitted. Seems relevant. Sound was very low in the vids. I probly just missed it. I'd love to see a high end TOPS or Fehrman destroyed. Big bucks. Maybe when I win the Lotto.....
dingyu1980
01-28-2009, 04:33 AM
hi,noss
thanks alot !
you did another great job!
i have a question to bother you ,that what did you do to the edge of the skinny ash-1,make it so narrow ? over sharpening?
Noss
01-28-2009, 10:53 AM
I was using a new system that I was not familiar with.
Magnum22
01-28-2009, 12:25 PM
I dig my fire pits with my knives since it's just easier than using a stick and I don't carry a shovel.

try a cs soviet shovel. i was one of the snobs who used to avoid their products, but the shovel changed that. it's versatile, durable, and cheap.
Noss
01-29-2009, 05:42 PM
Yeah I've been looking at one for a while. Still I like to pack on the lightweight side so I'm not sure of the weight. My Gerber is not to heavy by itself but by the time I get my pack loaded it makes a big difference If I pack it or not.
Jmd
02-07-2009, 08:18 PM
Hey Noss,
Picked a Skinny up after I watched your testing.

Thanks
will york
02-08-2009, 10:57 AM
Hey Noss,
Picked a Skinny up after I watched your testing.

Thanks


And a sweet one it is!

Okay, come clean--that's not all you've been inspired to pick up. :D
Jmd
02-09-2009, 08:55 PM
Like this?

Compliments of you. :thumb:

Pants will be coming soon for this, the Skinny and my NMSFNO LE.

http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd296/happyhappyjoyjoy_2007/NMFFBMLE44.jpg
will york
02-09-2009, 09:38 PM
Dang--trying to remember why it was I sold that beauty. Just can't keep 'em all, unfortunately.

That's a helluva trio you've put together there, JMD. Congratulations!
Noss
02-10-2009, 03:46 AM
Like this?

Compliments of you. :thumb:

Pants will be coming soon for this, the Skinny and my NMSFNO LE.

http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd296/happyhappyjoyjoy_2007/NMFFBMLE44.jpg


Awesome looking blade :cool::thumb:
Jmd
02-11-2009, 05:47 PM
Chops Good Too! :thumb:

http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd296/happyhappyjoyjoy_2007/DSC01514.jpg
Noss
02-16-2009, 05:46 AM
AWESOME !!! :rockon:
jankerson
07-24-2009, 12:22 PM
Waiting on my Busse Tank Buster to get here.