@Reno Lewis @Bushman5 You won’t regret it! I will admit to making destroyed a number of kitchen knives over the years because they are a fun size to fiddle around with.... I compare the 2.5 to more of a kitchen knife then the Izula. The Izula’s have the place and good uses they are just a little big to just fiddle around with. The 2.5 is def a good way to stop me from destroying to many more kitchen knives
Based soley on pics and specs, it almost looks like a fixed blade SAK in a way. Roughly the same length blade, overall length, blade width seems similar etc. If anyone could compare it to a Farmer, Camper etc, I'd appreciate it. I'm already coming up with plans for a deep carry tip down neck sheath for it.
sorry....but after using big blades/machetes/choppers and axes for so long.......small knives just feel flimsy and weak to me. When your used to carrying/using/swinging/chopping/slashing with a 1 - 3 lb knife...1/8" to 1/2" thick x 7" to 30" long.......everything else just feels like a flimsy plastic butter knife. I'll still get the CR 2.5 , but like most of my small knives...it will end up on my computer desk, relegated to opening parcels, cutting cordage.
It's not a choice between a heavy chopper and a small knife though. You can use and carry both. Ideal tools for their respective purposes. Most every culture use a similar combo of tools. Big knife, machete or axe for heavy work (depending on region), paired with a little knife for crafting and light work. Seems to be fairly universal around the globe. The combo wouldn't be so universal unless both blades had their purpose. With as light and unobtrusive as as a small knife is, it can be carried unnoticed in a number of ways. My favorite for almost any small fixed blade (if in a solid sheath) is neck carry. Easy to access and use with even the heaviest of clothing on, whether or not you have the rest of your gear. It basically just becomes an article of clothing itself. Unnoticed until needed. For crafting implements in the field such as a friction fire set, netting needle, eating utensils, gathering natural resources (resin, plants, bark), food prep, crafting and repair of other gear, including making or cutting cordage, and prepping a fire (tinder, feathers etc), the amount of use which can be extracted from such an unobtrusive item is immense, and shouldn't be overlooked. Honestly, I tend to prefer the extremes of both sides. Small knives, big axes (and saws). Maximizes the number of possible tasks I can do, while compromising very little in terms of performance.
Thanks to both of you! Exactly what I was looking for @RocketmanDane. That SAK looks like an older Pioneer (same size as the Farmer, just a tad thinner due to not having the saw). The CR 2.5 looks to be exactly the size I've been envisioning it to be (easy enough with pics and specs tho). Really looking forward to receiving it.