Initial thoughts on the PM2 are favorable, but I still want to carry/use it for several more days before I decide if it will replace or share pocket time with the D4.
Here are a few of my impressions so far:
-Two words: compression lock. Isn't this lock amazing? It keeps your fingers out of the path of the blade when closing, it is unobtrusive, easily engaged and disengaged, and is very strong and reliable. I am kind of geeking out about this lock actually. I used to put the frame lock at the top of my favorite locks list, but this compression lock has quickly taken its place. I am totally jazzed about the Sage 5 with a compression lock--that is going to be a SICK blade.
-Smooth. The PM2 opens and closes ultra smooth with no sacrifice to being loosey goosey at the pivot--it is rock solid, but glides open and closed effortlessly.
-Flickability. I know it is somewhat sophomoric, but I am addicted to thumb flicking this baby open. I have tried the middle finger flick, but I must not have the finger coordination for it. I used to get annoyed at people who posted they loved to flick their knives. Well, foot, meet mouth!
-Size. Initially, it felt too large in hand and the forward choil was awkward. But, after a few days of carry and use its size feels appropriate. It is not unwieldy, takes up a fair and acceptable amount of pocket room, and has the right thickness. The blade:handle ratio seemed unbalanced at initial glance, but the created leverage from the longer handle turns out to work for me very well.
Will the PM2 take the role as Pocket King? That remains to be seen. But so far, it is definitely headed in the right direction and is beginning its quest to usurp power from the almighty D4.
Until next post....