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Orion13
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May 8, 2019
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I really want to like this knife but the apparent saya quality and fit issues ruin it for me. If it was well fitted into a premium saya, I would love it. A dual bevel would be nice but that’s just my preference. I love the blade shape and finish.
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SharpEdge
May 9, 2019
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Orion13Hi @Orion13, thanks for your comment. The saya on the Makiri knife works on the friction principle, so the initial fit has to be very tight as the wood (magnolia) of the sheath will after some usage give in, and then it the blade will slide in much easier. As you probably know, magnolia wood is widely used to make handles of Japanese knives, and since Makiri is a traditional Japanese fishermen knife, they used the most common wood to make the handle and saya for it. Magnolia is a soft wood, so it can 'chip' at the edges if not taken care of properly, and can also get stains if you use it with dirty hands. A little sandpaper can fix this easily, although we like the used look on the Makiri as this is our go-to knife for camping and adventures, its always in our backpack.
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