Meyerco Stingray review request

[eda-koppo]

Has anyone played with one of these yet? From the ad copy it sounds like an improvement over the Kershaw/Onion models, and I prefer AUS-8 over ATS-34 or 440V.

Thanks in advance!

 

[Bugs3x]

I too am quite curious about this knife. While at least one TK writer is obviously a real amirer of Blackie Collins designs, I have to admit that the styling of a couple has left me cold. This is a cute/cool-looking little knife.

I think I recall reading somewhere that the polymer used by Meyerco may be stronger than the typical Zytel, which is pretty durable.


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[Cosmic Superchunk]

I hope it's an improvement over the Rascal folder.

 

[Drakkar]

I've handled them both. I prefer Kershaw because of aesthetics. The Stingray is a bit...unsightly. But, that aside, I think the movement of the assisted opening on the Meyerco is smoother and more manageable and has better blade steel. And I think I've seen the Stingray at a lower price. For me, it would be a coin toss for the entry-level models, but a G-10 Kershaw in 440V, that would be different!

[This message has been edited by Drakkar (edited 05-15-2001).]

 

[eda-koppo]

Drakkar:

Thanks for the help! I prefer AUS8 to 440V for resharpening, and hate the Kershaws' habit of opening if dropped--supposedly the Stingray won't.

Pity they didn't make the Mini Random Task in coarser G10, with an AUS8 or AUS 10 blade...

 

[Cosmic Superchunk]

<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by eda-koppo:
Drakkar:

Pity they didn't make the Mini Random Task in coarser G10, with an AUS8 or AUS 10 blade...</font>

I've seen the Mini Task in 440C now. Does any one know why Kershaw changed from ATS-34?

 

[eda-koppo]

El Cid: For the same reason Benchmade, Gerber, & many other makers are: the cost of ATS-34 is going through the roof. Many of these makers are now going with 154-CM instead.