Mikita Knives Clap by LionSteel

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I did a quick search, and found nothing on this new knife in here.

According to GPknives, MKM (Maniago Knives Makers) under the Mikita network (Maniago lnnovation Knives ltaly) is a collaborative network of some of the finest Italian cutlery companies and includes LionSteel, Fox Knives, Viper Tecnocut and Mercury.

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The clap series is made by LionSteel, and designed by Bob Terzuola, blade steel is M390. I think it's a beautiful and elegant knife, especially with the bolster, the fuller adds a nice touch too. But I don't understand why would they thin out the knife tip.

All pictures are taken from Mikita Knives facebook page.

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I would like to get the Clap. However, I am wondering about the pricing.
 
Got one on the way, I'll let you know what it's like when it gets here. I have been waiting on this one for a while now.
 
I posted about these earlier, I really love the Clap design and the Terzuola fixed blade. The fixed blade would be a must-buy if it weren't in N690Co. I'm waffling on the Clap because the design, size, materials, and aesthetics are wonderful, but I ordinarily pass on liner locks. Still, as a gentleman's knife and not a tank knife, I may end up with one. I think the bolstered ones look best.
 
I'm very, very tempted by the slipjoint from MKM. Looks great, price is great, steel is great, but I usually don't mess with knives that don't have a pocket clip.
 
Just got mine today. Flips good, but needs some break in. I added some knive pivot lube and it feels a good bit better. Its not snappy, but its smooth. I can shake it a little and the blade will now fall shut. It has a capture blade stop pin, and the tolerances are very tight. The blade centering is spot on. There's a lot of little details I like with this knife.
 
Trying to add some pictures from my phone, but I don't see any options to allow me to do so.
 
I wish the hardness was up a little more than 58-60. That's pretty low for M390 in blade not exactly designed to be sword or axe tough.
 
I'll be getting a MKM LionSteel Clap MK LS01-C CF without bolsters soon.

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Folding knife with satin-finished BÖHLER M390 MICROCLEAN steel blade, removable flipper opening and nail groove for two-hand opening, ball-bearing rotation mechanism. Stainless steel liner lock, blue anodized titanium spacer and solid clip, stainless steel screws with blue anodized titanium ferrule on the pivot.

TECHNICAL FEATURES
Blade length: 76 mm – 2.99 in
Blade thickness: 3.5 mm – 0.14 in
Total length: 184 mm – 7.24 in
Total weight: MK LS01-C: 107 g – 3.77 oz
Handle: MK LS01-C: 3D-machined carbon fiber scales
Blade steel: BÖHLER M390 MICROCLEAN, HRC 58-60
Packaging: synthetic sheath with zip fastener and belt loop
 
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