Lion Steel Dom

Laurelbb said:
here's a pic of my 2nd gen roundhead, built like the others, see the asymmetrical (off to the side) pin in the middle? that's the part that makes it not possible to switch mark and pile side cover slabs. i learned this trying to do it on my Shuffler. anyway, they are great knives!View attachment 939668
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Well I liked your post, even though it royally blew up my plans, haha. I'm a happy camper no matter what.

I can definitely see the problem now, but that's ok. I really thought it'd be a simple swap from what I could see from the outside, and underneath the liner.
 
McFeeli said:
A bit off topic, but does anyone know the best route to try to get an extra screw? Dealer or Lion Steel directly? Mine came with a rough-to-the-touch one on the top mark side bolster. If I do decide to switch the covers I figured I'd pull the screw out and try sanding down the top a bit to smooth it out. If I run my finger over the bolster it tends to catch on that screw(no big deal, but it's something I notice when I'm fondling it, which is more often than I'd care to admit..).
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You will have to get them through Mike at Collector Knives. I believe it was mentioned in a different thread in GBU where someone was had a complaint about one of the lionsteels and was trying to work around CK and go straight to lionsteel and they never responded to the customer. CK is your contact for these, he will take care of you.
 
ArchVV said:
I just sent back an ebony version for the same reason and it was noticeably out of spec compared to the two other versions I have. It was more obvious on mine however. The spacer kinda just looks overly thick.
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Just wanted to follow up on this; I received my Ebony replacement and it's perfect! Awesome service as usual from CK :thumbsup:
 
Thanks bikerector bikerector ! I'll probably try sanding it first and if it doesn't help I'll contact Collectors. I just thought I'd ask here incase someone knew.

And that's good to hear ArchVV ArchVV ! My Ebony showed up Thursday. I know I was a little worried that the Ebony's might sell out before mine got processed.. Thankfully I was wrong on that. Awesome customer service and awesome knives. Collector's got a great thing going and I'm real glad I grabbed one when I did. Really happy I found this thread, you guys definitely convinced me(even though I didn't need much convincing, haha).

Mine actually just bit me too. I was opening it absentmindedly and my fingers must have lost its grip so the blade came back down and the tip sliced right through my middle finger. It was just trying to bond with me, haha. It's definitely a keeper now.
 
I have been using the Dom for lots of EDC tasks. It is great. I cant wait for the shufflers to hit. I have been thinking about another Dom, but I am trying to slow my knife purchasing roll lately
 
The Dom might be my new favorite.
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OLd_gUY said:
Right on...what's not to like? Carries well in the pocket, feels good in the hand, cuts well, great materials, very good F&F, etc., etc, all for a very fair price. Couldn't ask for more.
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The Dom kicked the Shuffler out of my pocket sheath but they are all great knives. These are my three favorite slipjoints for EDC now.
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kaput said:
Unbelievable difference in natural micartas. I myself really like the lighter colored allot! And those two roundheads are amazing. I'd love to have them in the collection ;)
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I can’t decide which I like better, probably the lighter one.
 
Well, I’m late to the party, having pre-ordered my Dom, like my Roundhead and Shuffler, receiving it in the first round of shipments around the end of the third week in June. I’m a modern folder guy but often use a slipjoint for my second carry in the bottom of my left front under my wallet. I’ve got a Sodbuster Jr and an Allox Electrician for that purpose and jumped all over the Benchmade Proper when it came out a while ago. I really liked the idea of a traditional pattern using more modern materials and construction, so when I ran across the Roundhead shopping for SRs at CK I was all in for one.

These three are great knives with distinct yet equally useful blade shapes. lionSTEEL’s quality of manufacture is excellent, their price point is very good for each of their knives, and CK’s prices on their knives are the best around. I’ll leave the ratings for pull and walk-and-talk to others who know better and just say that I’m very happy with my three—each in a different, yet favorite scale material.

I also took advantage of a promo for a free slip-case on my first and have picked up another for each of my others. Here’s my three....

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BTW, I like the light color of the natural Micarta a lot and will probably wash it from time to time to keep it as much the same as possible.
 
ChazzyP said:
Well, I’m late to the party, having pre-ordered my Dom, like my Roundhead and Shuffler, receiving it in the first round of shipments around the end of the third week in June. I’m a modern folder guy but often use a slipjoint for my second carry in the bottom of my left front under my wallet. I’ve got a Sodbuster Jr and an Allox Electrician for that purpose and jumped all over the Benchmade Proper when it came out a while ago. I really liked the idea of a traditional pattern using more modern materials and construction, so when I ran across the Roundhead shopping for SRs at CK I was all in for one.

These three are great knives with distinct yet equally useful blade shapes. lionSTEEL’s quality of manufacture is excellent, their price point is very good for each of their knives, and CK’s prices on their knives are the best around. I’ll leave the ratings for pull and walk-and-talk to others who know better and just say that I’m very happy with my three—each in a different, yet favorite scale material.

I also took advantage of a promo for a free slip-case on my first and have picked up another for each of my others. Here’s my three....

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oedoY9P.jpg


BTW, I like the light color of the natural Micarta a lot and will probably wash it from time to time to keep it as much the same as possible.
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I like my Dom’s light micarta too and prefer it to the reddish micarta on my Shuffler.
 
How many of you folks are using a pocket slip and how many are just throwing caution to the wind and carrying in the same pocket with keys, change, etc. For those not using a slip, how is the knife holding up?
 
I tried them with a slip but it kind of removes the benefits of such slim and lightweight knives. I do try to keep them away from my keys but they really haven't suffered and dings or scratches. These are the micarta and rams horn versions.
 
EagleIH said:
How many of you folks are using a pocket slip and how many are just throwing caution to the wind and carrying in the same pocket with keys, change, etc. For those not using a slip, how is the knife holding up?
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I fall into the latter category, but I tend to leave that pocket relatively empty. I'll toss my keys in, but usually that's it. Plus I keep my keys to a minimum(car/truck/bike--house).

That said, the ebony is holding up great, though. No scratches, warping(even though it's been above 80% humidity for a week and a half straight). All in all, very impressed. It's been my most carried knife since I've gotten it.

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And for curiosities sake, does anyone know what the backspring's on these are made of? I was going to start my own thread, but this may be easier.
 
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