Anybody got a 56 sambar stag?

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Anybody got a 56 sambar stag?

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I have one on the way. How’s the pull and the quality? Post up some pictures if you have some.
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I don't have one, but I hope it meets your standards.
I've always thought it a little late to ask about the quality of a knife AFTER you've already ordered.
I've found folks here more than happy to share their thoughts on a knife.
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I’m sure it will meet my expectations Steve. It’s tough for me to get to handle a GEC before I buy it since there are no dealers close. If it’s anything like the 43’s and 46’s it will be awsome!
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Just be sure to post some pics after you get it ::super_happy::
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LSS152, here's one that I have and I love the way they look. I was a little disappointed with the action on the 56. Mine has a very long dead area between the open and close snap which doesn't really affect the operation of the knife it's just something that kinda bugs me. I wish it had half stops like the 78.
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I have a stag 56 from a few years back with a clip blade, GREAT knife, firm pull, at least a '6' on 1 to 10 scale.
I had one of the 2017 56's with a spearpoint blade, good knife with softer pull. I think this knife is pictured in post above this one.
Never pass up an opportunity for the clip blade 56.
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Finally got around to posting some pictures of my 56. Some nice stag with a lot of character. This may turn into a EDC. I really like the size.
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A few more
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Great looking stag on that one LSS152. I f you don't have one of the single or double blade 78's I would highly recommend one if you like that 56 you will love the 78. ::nod::
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Sweet!
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My 56 in stag is the Weaver Jack, built in 2011. I also have a 56 built in 2018 with Smooth Appaloosa Bone that they called a Bird Dog. I haven't touched the Weaver Jack in so long I can't tell you anything about the blade action but I sure do like the looks of it.
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jerryd6818 wrote:My 56 in stag is the Weaver Jack, built in 2011. I also have a 56 built in 2018 with Smooth Appaloosa Bone that they called a Bird Dog. I haven't touched the Weaver Jack in so long I can't tell you anything about the blade action but I sure do like the looks of it.
Wowza! Jerryd I bet that thing is worth about a million bucks! I really like that one. ::tu:: ::nod::
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gsmith7158 wrote:
jerryd6818 wrote:My 56 in stag is the Weaver Jack, built in 2011. I also have a 56 built in 2018 with Smooth Appaloosa Bone that they called a Bird Dog. I haven't touched the Weaver Jack in so long I can't tell you anything about the blade action but I sure do like the looks of it.
Wowza! Jerryd I bet that thing is worth about a million bucks! I really like that one. ::tu:: ::nod::
The knife or the tomato? :lol: :lol: Greg, you find me a buyer for that kind of money, that sucka is gone like the last rose of summer. ::woot::
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