Knifeworks is good people...SMKW should be shipping any day now I would think. You might try eseeedge.com (tactical intent) or BladeHQ. On our end I've got no way to monitor the inventory of our dealers once it leaves Rowen.
Or I can just wait for @shaneadams90 to send me a BLACK G10 prototype for testing and advertisement photos with the GB6HM in BLACK oxide with BLACK G10 handles
Today, I received my CR2.5 with black G10 handle. As for now the jury is still out on useability for me. I can understand why it would excell as a game cleaning knife. It has an interesting (not yet sure what I mean by that) feel in the hand and I wear XL/XXL gloves. First impression is it might need a longer blade. One more thing......just messing with you guys about the black G10. Lol
i recognize that counter! And yes we have the orange CR2.5 in stock. here is the link to it. https://www.smkw.com/esee-camp-lore-cody-rowen-blaze-orange-g10-handle-eseecr25or
Ok... From what I can tell.. There are now 3 versions of the CR2.5. The original NON black oxide with Micarta, The Black Oxide with Micarta and the Black oxide with Orange scales Does this sound right? Or am I missing a option. For those who have the original with uncoated blade or possibly the original uncoated and then a Black oxide blade have you noticed issues with maintenance and rusting on the uncoated For those with the Black oxide does it help that much? I have spotted this one at SMKW for $57.99 (On sale) Original finish with Micarta scales. https://www.smkw.com/esee-camp-lore-cody-rowen-2-5-leather-sh Then the Black Oxide with orange Scales for $79.99 https://www.smkw.com/esee-camp-lore-cody-rowen-blaze-orange-g10-handle-eseecr25or And the Original with Black oxide finish for 89.99 at Knife center. https://www.knifecenter.com/item/RC...ain-blade-micarta-handles-leather-drop-sheath
I’d be keen to try the original with micarta for a while, it’s would match my existing selection. However, and this is a BIG however for me! The orange g10 on this CR2.5 has changed my viewpoint somewhat on my considerations when buying/planning to buy a knife. I was using my PR4 for something the other day and without thinking I reached down picking up my orange CR2.5, which was only just in my periphery, whilst still working with my 4. I wouldn’t have been able to do this with my Micarta Izzy. I like the visibility of the handle very much. At the end of the day, this is a tool, making it more visible is a great idea! I’d be surprised if I had a plain handled bushcraft knife again. Even having some orange handles made up for my PR4 as we speak! Looking forwards to a long weekend in the wild with the CR2.5 in a few weeks, will have it worked out after that!
