Kizer Drop Bear

[aquaman67]

Kizer Drop Bear

Been carrying it for a week now. I absolutely love it. It’s very smooth. The fit and finish are perfect. The centering is spot on.

I really like the the “axis lock” tension is adjustable. And Kizer even sends you and extra set of omega springs. What about that?

 

[Dadpool]

I really like the the “axis lock” tension is adjustable.

Have you tuned yours yet? The idea of setting the tension differently on each side seems really neat.

 

[scdub]

D Drop bear

 

[Daniel]

I have been eyeballing this one for a short bit. I like the simple clean ergonomic design.

 

[goldie]

How is it adjustable? Are there multiple holes for the omega spring to be used in ?

 

[elde66]

How is it adjustable? Are there multiple holes for the omega spring to be used in ?

Yes, that’s exactly how it’s adjusted.

 

[aquaman67]

Have you tuned yours yet? The idea of setting the tension differently on each side seems really neat.

I have not. I watched someone’s disassembly video and thought that was fantastic idea.

I will say I think the lock bar sticks out a touch further than in a Benchmade. I like it. It gives a more positive grip I think.

 

[unwisefool]

Have you tuned yours yet? The idea of setting the tension differently on each side seems really neat.

What would the effect of that be?

 

[Dadpool]

What would the effect of that be?

The ad copy suggests stronger tension for the side your thumb uses and weaker tension for the side your index finger uses as one option.

 

[elasmonut]

I dont understand how it can be adjustable for different tensions on different sides. Aren't you you still pulling both springs back to disengage the lock anyway?.

 

[Drop bear]

D Drop bear

Yeah. Finally someone named a knife after me.

 

[scdub]

Yeah. Finally someone named a knife after me.

You kinda have to get it now right?

 

[goldie]

I dont understand how it can be adjustable for different tensions on different sides. Aren't you you still pulling both springs back to disengage the lock anyway?.

If there are 2-4 extra holes where the omega spring can go in, you can put 1 spring end on a 1st hole and 1 spring end on the other sides hole into the 3rd hole,which would make different tensions on each side, just not sure if it would make the axis bar uneven or cock eyed .Pretty cool innovation ....

 

[Drop bear]

You kinda have to get it now right?

I can't if it is an auto.

 

[LimpCroissant]

I really like the looks of this model too. I have yet to get one, it may be quite some time until I do because I've just spent too much lately, but I'd love to get one. That is cool that they're sending extra omega springs with it. They've learned from watching people's reactions to Benchmade's axis models.

 

[scdub]

I can't if it is an auto.

Oh too bad - I actually didn’t realize it was an auto.

 

[elasmonut]

I get how you adjust it it I just dont see how you can pull the "light" side back while not engaging the heavier weight of the other spring, you're still compressing both springs right?
Or because of the different spring location holes does one engage slightly before the other?

 

[Hashishiin]

I can't if it is an auto.

It isn't an auto, man, it's like a Benchmade.

Also, kind of reminds me of the CRKT Squid.

 

[Drop bear]

It isn't an auto, man, it's like a Benchmade.

Yeah. Ok. I saw the button and thought auto.

But obviously not.

 

[Lawilli2]

I am guessing that the tension adjust according to selected hole used, so both sides on furthest hole equals lowest tension, and vice versa. Placing on side on furthest, and other on closest would be the same as both on center hole.