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As Bella (left) supervised, the Lucy was controllable and penetrated the deer skin easily.
        The Outdoor Master was very sharp, though the author had to raise the edge up to get the
        cut started.

        handle shape performed very well.               texture to the Outdoor Master’s handle.


        Softening the thumb ramp and finger
        notch would improve usability. Both             REPORT
        knives excelled in removing the                 Each knife worked for a wide range of
        quarters from the deer.                         uses. Which one you prefer may well
                                                        depend on your taste in blade shapes.
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        I would soften the edges on the Lucy’s          Both makers warrant their knives

        thumb rest and finger notch, and add            against defects as long as the knives are






                                                                                                       The Lucy rides in a tan Kydex sheath.


                                                                                                       not abused. For more information on the
                                                                                                       Lucy visit standtobladecompany.com or
                                                                                                       Instagram @standtobladecompany. For
                                                                                                       more on the Outdoor Master contact
                                                                                                       Victorinox Swiss Army, Inc., Dept. BL2,
                                                                                                       7 Victoria Dr., Monroe, CT 06468 203-
                                                                                                       929-6391 swissarmy.com.


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        The Outdoor Master cut the plastic board great with smaller cracking of the board. The Lucy
        cut the same but produced larger cracking.




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