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Finally got around to buying a No.12 to mod and a Mora Companion just because I was sold on all that AstroTurfing back whenever it was. But just before ordering I noticed the Hultafors HVK Craftsman's Knife (carbon) was under a fiver, so just went for one of those. Tempted by the extra beefy version, but swayed back to the craftman as a few reviews said it was too thick plus it was more expensive.
First impression of the No.12 are odd. It's fucking massive. Obviously. But in a larger size that slightly awkward Opinel handle shape that we all often reprofile is actually very comfortable. But overall it's a bit too big for me, so will stick to the plan of bringing it down to a No.9 size.
Hultafors HVK is what you'd expect. Sheath is much bigger than expected. It was intended as general garden utility knife and TBH its confirmed my view that a folder is much better. If you garden for a job and have it on your belt all day long ymmv. But otherwise it's a faff.