Fantoni hb 01

Krav

Krav

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So I did it, I probably shouldn't have but I have been eyeing this knife for a while. What convinced me is a gentleman did a review of this knife. Everything said in his review is spot on. Very happy with it so far. Thanks for looking.:D
In the third pict is a spyderco caly 3.5 just as a size reference.

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That was one of the videos that convinced me to get one in August. The other two videos showed how tough the big Fantoni HB01 is (see the thread: Bill Harsey "tactical" folders). I was so impressed that eventually I got the HB02 with the 3" blade. Tolerances on both are amazing like CRK Sebenza.
 
RamZar said:
That was one of the videos that convinced me to get one in August. The other two videos showed how tough the big Fantoni HB01 is (see the thread: Bill Harsey "tactical" folders). I was so impressed that eventually I got the HB02 with the 3" blade. Tolerances on both are amazing like CRK Sebenza.
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It is smooth right out of the box. Just feels rock solid. I know (rev devil) would like this folder if he doesn't have it already.
 
Krav said:
It is smooth right out of the box. Just feels rock solid.
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Yes, smooth, tight tolerances, tough and BIG. The size of the HB01 becomes apparent in the following picture...

From top to bottom: Benchmade 810BK Contego (CPM-M4), Spyderco Military (CF/M390), Zero Tolerance 0200KW (154CM), MicroTech Socom Elite (S35-VN) and Fantoni HB 01 (CPM-S30V).

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Looks almost like an Emerson to me. I really like the jimping in the back looks very grippy, and the blade shape is very Italian. You're right RamZar that knife is huge
 
Nice knives, yeh it was a hard decision between the hb 01-02 . If they had one with a 3.5 blade that would be ideal.

I was afraid the 02 is a lil small, and they didn't have black in stock. All in all I am happy. It's a very quiet lock up. Pretty neat. Thick liners.
 
Krav said:
Nice knives, yeh it was a hard decision between the hb 01-02 . If they had one with a 3.5 blade that would be ideal.

I was afraid the 02 is a lil small, and they didn't have black in stock. All in all I am happy. It's a very quiet lock up. Pretty neat. Thick liners.
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For most, a middle of the road HB1.5 would be ideal with a 3.5" blade. As is, HB01 is great for weekend activities and HB02 for daily EDC.
 
I have an HB02. it is one of the best folders I have at any price.
Fantastic (Harsey) design, fantastic materials and construction.
 
bearcut said:
I have an HB02. it is one of the best folders I have at any price.
Fantastic (Harsey) design, fantastic materials and construction.
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I know, I'll probably end up getting the hb 02 sometime this year also. We will see how it go's.
 
I got the HB01 instead of the HB02... but the decision was easy as I also have the Fantoni 'Hide'. If I didn't have the 'Hide' then I would probably also have gone for the HB02... but then again, maybe I will anyway! ;-)
 
RamZar said:
For most, a middle of the road HB1.5 would be ideal with a 3.5" blade. As is, HB01 is great for weekend activities and HB02 for daily EDC.
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The Fantoni 'Mix' sort of fits the bill as a HB 1.5 but it doesn't seem to get much play on the forums. I think it is the replacement for the 'razionale' with quite a few upgrades to the specs. The 'razionale' was a popular model for Fantoni although a lot of 'steel' snobs didn't like the earlier versions.
 
Congratulations Krav. They are great knives. I'm in rehab now after going a bit nuts last year. Over that period I ended up with the HB01, HB02, folding Hide, and the fixed blade Cut. All well made solid knives. No more for awhile. Enjoy it. Mike
 
I think it's less a flipper and more a semi-guard to prevent your hand from slipping onto the blade.
 
I had the Ranger Green HB-01 and everything said here is true of mine. This is just a marvelous knife. I hated to have to sell it and at some point I hope to get another one. I only regret I didn't pick up several when Beretta was blowing them out a few years ago at $100 a piece.
 
think about getting a hb 02 - those fantoni folders Look great! True about the 3,5 inch blade though
 
Just got my HB01 in CPM s125v. Set me back almost 5 hundo. Big folder but it's solid and excellently crafted.

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Have you seen the rehandled hb01 by bison knives? That carbon fiber, Ti takes it to the next level.
 
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