kreole
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I couldn't find much about this knife, but it stood out to me as 940-sized yet even lighter (also under half the price--$62 where I got it). After receiving it, I would call it a good alternative to the Spyderco Endura and Benchmades Griptilian, as well.
It came in today. It is definitely worth the money, but it also isn't the same quality as the others, which might be expected.
Here are some pictures and associated thoughts.
It has about the same amount of edge as the Endura and 940 with a smaller handle length.
I really like both the blade and handle shapes.
It's constructed like a Griptilian, partial liners to save weight. I like the Grip but sometimes don't like how it feels in my pocket, and this knife answers that problem.
The blade is not stout but doesn't come to a thin tip like the Para2, either. I wouldn't stab it into wood and twist, but I would be comfortable (have no concern) under any regular use. Also notice how perfect the swedge is (how even it is between sides).
The 940 keeps its thickness closer to the tip.
The Endura is thicker at the tip as well.
The handle is slightly thicker and better rounded than the 940 and Endura.
It is not as thick as the Griptilian's handle, however.
Notice both swell towards the middle and thin towards the front and rear end, which is another thing which makes it like a bit more compact Griptilian.
The finish is satin on the flats and well polished on the portion. The polished portion is not as close to mirror as a Victorinox, but it's closer than most production in the sense that the grinding marks are removed for the most part.
This is the only thing for which I can fault the knife. The handle slabs are not tight against the backspacer. There aren't any screws holding it in, so you cannot tighten it down to remedy it. It really is not a deal breaker, but extra crevices mean more places for dirt to hide.
The clip is pretty shiny.
No pic, but the balance point is just to the handle-side of the pivot screw. Not liking a blade-heavy knife, I went into it concerned, seeing as how it's about the dimensions of a 940 but half an ounce lighter. For dexterity's sake, on a heavier knife I would prefer it slightly further back in the handle (at the first finger or between the first and second), but due to its weight, it feels very good where it is. It also is not too light, feeling like it is so light you have to control your movements more carefully.
If you have any questions, want to see it next to some knife in particular (assuming I have it), want a picture of something, etc., let me know.
It came in today. It is definitely worth the money, but it also isn't the same quality as the others, which might be expected.
Here are some pictures and associated thoughts.
It has about the same amount of edge as the Endura and 940 with a smaller handle length.
I really like both the blade and handle shapes.
It's constructed like a Griptilian, partial liners to save weight. I like the Grip but sometimes don't like how it feels in my pocket, and this knife answers that problem.
The blade is not stout but doesn't come to a thin tip like the Para2, either. I wouldn't stab it into wood and twist, but I would be comfortable (have no concern) under any regular use. Also notice how perfect the swedge is (how even it is between sides).
The 940 keeps its thickness closer to the tip.
The Endura is thicker at the tip as well.
The handle is slightly thicker and better rounded than the 940 and Endura.
It is not as thick as the Griptilian's handle, however.
Notice both swell towards the middle and thin towards the front and rear end, which is another thing which makes it like a bit more compact Griptilian.
The finish is satin on the flats and well polished on the portion. The polished portion is not as close to mirror as a Victorinox, but it's closer than most production in the sense that the grinding marks are removed for the most part.
This is the only thing for which I can fault the knife. The handle slabs are not tight against the backspacer. There aren't any screws holding it in, so you cannot tighten it down to remedy it. It really is not a deal breaker, but extra crevices mean more places for dirt to hide.
The clip is pretty shiny.
No pic, but the balance point is just to the handle-side of the pivot screw. Not liking a blade-heavy knife, I went into it concerned, seeing as how it's about the dimensions of a 940 but half an ounce lighter. For dexterity's sake, on a heavier knife I would prefer it slightly further back in the handle (at the first finger or between the first and second), but due to its weight, it feels very good where it is. It also is not too light, feeling like it is so light you have to control your movements more carefully.
If you have any questions, want to see it next to some knife in particular (assuming I have it), want a picture of something, etc., let me know.
