Standar Cryo vs G10 cryo

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I have put off getting the cryo and not really sure why. It's really inexpensive and a great looking and review knife. However, I am perplexed as to why the g10 models are going for cheaper than the standard titanium nitride coded stainless steel version. I would think the g10 would be in more demand. Is the g10 a bad model? I like the grip of G10 and I think the lack of it was the reason I didn't get the orginal cryo. However, I have found the g10 for $5 less than the standard model. Does anyone have any experience with the cryo g10?

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i picked up a g10 cryo recently, i havent had any issues with it. its a nice little knife for the price. it makes a good EDC as its small and easy to carry but has a enough blade to be pretty useful. i would recommend it for sure.
 
I had one. . Gave it away. No matter how hard I tried, I was never able to get the blade centered. Also, the washer / spacer thingies got bent and torn, gunking up the action. I much prefer the rat 2. Similar size and price, but a much better blade imo
 
I had a regular one and gave it away to a non knife person whose cheapo S&W broke in my presence. Personally, I'm not a fan...it lacks jimping on the flipper, is too small, thumbstuds are useless and its impossible to grip with anything but dry hands. The G10 helps with the last issue but that's it, the Cryo 2 improves on the size (or lack of) but that's it, and isn't made in G10.

Take my advice...get a Thermite!
 
I like my Cryo. I carry it when I'm doing things that I don’t want to do to my more expensive knives. I consider it to be a very strong, very durable knife that I don’t have to feel guilty abusing.
 
IMHO, the G10 is the better knife when compared with the standard Cryo. I considered the Cryo but a different knife was a better match for me.
 
It's not a bad little beater, but for the money I'd prefer an ESEE avispa.
 
And for a cheap great user knife, I bought a meyerco shockwave for $28 and the thing is gorgeous and a heck of a slicer
 
Well the cryo is a nice little knife, the only complain i have is the centering here i'll list a cons and pro between the G-10 and Standard

Cryo G-10
Pros:Light
Grip

Cons:None

Standard Cryo
Pros:Classy Look
Feels Tougher
Handle could be used as strike tool

Cons:The Grip(Flew out of my hand once when i was cutting)

Hope that helps, Cheers :D
 
What I've typically seen has actually been the opposite - the 1555Ti is usually a couple bucks less. At any rate, I'd just chalk it up to normal price fluctuations. I haven't tried a G10 Cryo, but I have used the original one quite a bit. It's a great design, and having a grippy G10 scale seems like it would be a good thing. You should get it, try it out, and let us know what you think. :)
 
I've seen a couple complaints about centering. To me, that's a very minor issue, and at least in my experience, is something that Kershaw fails at in general. Every KAI I own is off center. My Cryo is off center less than most. My Scallion, my Shuffle and even my ZT 0550 are off center as much or more than my Cryo. My first Shuffle was so far off that there was a worn spot on the blade where it rubbed the liner. So, I wouldn't be too critical of the Cryo for being a little off center, especially considering the price point.
 
Jim85IROC said:
I've seen a couple complaints about centering. To me, that's a very minor issue, and at least in my experience, is something that Kershaw fails at in general. Every KAI I own is off center. My Cryo is off center less than most. My Scallion, my Shuffle and even my ZT 0550 are off center as much or more than my Cryo. My first Shuffle was so far off that there was a worn spot on the blade where it rubbed the liner. So, I wouldn't be too critical of the Cryo for being a little off center, especially considering the price point.
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That was my problem. I don't expect perfection in a $30 knife, but I had to constantly adjust my Cryo just to prevent the blade from rubbing.
 
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I have both, and prefer the G10. The original always felt awkward to me in the pocket. It just seems too heavy for the length of the knife -- so it was always bouncing around and hitting me in the leg. The G10 model is much better about this. Both are decent quality EDC knives for the price, but neither of mine get much carry time. I think I would like them better if they were manual flippers. I generally don't mind assisted openers, but there's just something about the feel of the action on these knives that I am not crazy about. Too many other options that I prefer I guess.
 
The only downside there could be to the G10 would be the inability to switch the pocket clip for left hand carry, I don't believe the G10 side is tapped. I've thought about picking one up but I own the original already.
 
I have the regular Cryo, and having carried it on and off for quite some time, I would prefer that it be bigger and have G10. If they made a Cryo II in G10, well that would be great, but as it stands now, I agree with some other comments about the regular version being pretty heavy for what it is.
 
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