My first real high-end folder arrived the other day, and I love it. It's the Paul Poehlmann-designed Prankster,a nice tactical-style knife with a bit more flair, with G-10 handles (it's also offered in cocobolo wood). The knife costs about $130 to $160 in stores, and the model number is LM22820. It weighs 3.3 ounces. Here are the details...
Handle Details: The Prankster is 4-1/8" closed and 1/2" thick (not counting the pocket clip). The frame is polished stainless steel, and has an open back. The sclaes are black G-10, one on each side, and they're held on with two Torx (T-6) screws. The texturing is very nice; not too smooth and not too rough. The blade stop pin is also held on with two T-6 screws; one on each side. The pocket clip is polished stainless steel, and is tip-down right-hand only. You can take it off easily, as it's held in place with two T-6 screws. When clipped inside a pocket, only 3/4" of the knife is exposed. The two spacers are the hourglass-shaped type and are very nice. There's a finger groove for your index finger, and it's all that's really needed.
The lock is also built into the handle. It's called an axial lock, and here's how it works...
The blade locks open and closed, and is attached to the lock. There's a "Paul" logo on the left side of the handle, while the right side has a spring-loaded button. Hold the knife by the button, handle pointing up, and squeeze the button. Let the handle drop down and it will lock the knife open. Reverse this to close the knife and lock it closed. This is a very safe and reliable lock, and it gives no blade play.
Blade Details: The Prankster has a 3-1/4" hollow-ground blade of 154CM. Rockwell rating is 59-61, and the blade is 1/8" thick. There are no thumb studs or holes; it's all dependant on the axial lock. There are thumb ridges on the spine for sure finger placement while working. The blade is a clip point and has a very sharp point. It came out of the box shaving sharp, and has a polished finish. The right side of the blade is viod of markings; the left side has "U.S.A." on the tang and "Paul Prankster" above "154CM" next to the Lone Wolf logo. The back of the blade has an unsharpened swedge.
I can't say enough about this knife, so here's a link to Lone Wolf's site to tell you more...
http://www.lonewolfknives.com/store/pages/products-poehlmann-lm22820.shtml
Is it worth the money? To me, yes. Try one out for yourself and let me know what you think.
EDIT: See my update on this thread (post #4)
Handle Details: The Prankster is 4-1/8" closed and 1/2" thick (not counting the pocket clip). The frame is polished stainless steel, and has an open back. The sclaes are black G-10, one on each side, and they're held on with two Torx (T-6) screws. The texturing is very nice; not too smooth and not too rough. The blade stop pin is also held on with two T-6 screws; one on each side. The pocket clip is polished stainless steel, and is tip-down right-hand only. You can take it off easily, as it's held in place with two T-6 screws. When clipped inside a pocket, only 3/4" of the knife is exposed. The two spacers are the hourglass-shaped type and are very nice. There's a finger groove for your index finger, and it's all that's really needed.
The lock is also built into the handle. It's called an axial lock, and here's how it works...
The blade locks open and closed, and is attached to the lock. There's a "Paul" logo on the left side of the handle, while the right side has a spring-loaded button. Hold the knife by the button, handle pointing up, and squeeze the button. Let the handle drop down and it will lock the knife open. Reverse this to close the knife and lock it closed. This is a very safe and reliable lock, and it gives no blade play.
Blade Details: The Prankster has a 3-1/4" hollow-ground blade of 154CM. Rockwell rating is 59-61, and the blade is 1/8" thick. There are no thumb studs or holes; it's all dependant on the axial lock. There are thumb ridges on the spine for sure finger placement while working. The blade is a clip point and has a very sharp point. It came out of the box shaving sharp, and has a polished finish. The right side of the blade is viod of markings; the left side has "U.S.A." on the tang and "Paul Prankster" above "154CM" next to the Lone Wolf logo. The back of the blade has an unsharpened swedge.
I can't say enough about this knife, so here's a link to Lone Wolf's site to tell you more...
http://www.lonewolfknives.com/store/pages/products-poehlmann-lm22820.shtml
Is it worth the money? To me, yes. Try one out for yourself and let me know what you think.
EDIT: See my update on this thread (post #4)
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