Hello all!
I've had the pictures for this taken for months, but never got around to making the review for this.
This review will be compromised of points.
Each section is worth "x"/10 points.
1. Steel
The steel used on the Pioneer is X39Cr13.
The steel is very corrosion resistant, but is somewhat soft.
Therefore, edge retention isn't too great, but it sharpens with ease.
Even with hard use, it doesn't get extremely dull, but won't shave anymore after use.
The can-opener works good and stays sharp.
8/10
2. Weight.
I don't like light knives, and this knife isn't light.
It has a solid, hefty feel to it.
At 2.5 ounces, in a small package, it holds it's own.
10/10
3. Stength
The Pioneer is geared a bit more towards hard use than other SAKs.
The portion of the blade closest the handle is quite a bit thicker than other SAKs.
The springs are also tighter than on my other SAKs.
The screwdriver is very thick and beefy too.
I have opened the screwdriver halfway, and put ALOT of pressure on it to loosen a stuck screw.
So much pressure, that I would call it abuse over use.
Well, I got the screw out, and the "blade" didn't bend, chip, and it still has no play.
I've used the reamer countless times, no play.
The blade is my #1 most used tool on the knife, and still has no play after months of use.
I think this knife will last for many generations.
10/10
4. Fit and Finish.
None of the blades touch when closed.
Good snap on each tool.
Screwdriver is very tight when open, and feels very secure.
No play in any tool or blade.
Edge came very sharp OOB.
No burrs, or rough areas.
Some spots on the silver finish near the backsprings came chipped.
Very, very small gaps on backsprings.
Definitely nothing major.
9/10
5. Issues.
(Start at 10, each issue is -1, or -.5 depending on severity)
Don't like the hole for the keyring.
I took the keyring off instantly, and now theres the hole sticking out for no reason. I wish it was removable.
-1
Small gaps
-.5
Canted blade makes sharpening feel strange.
-1
Silver finish came chipped
-.5
7/10
Overall grade: 44/50 88% :thumbup:
Conclusion:
This knife is great. It really is.
I carry this knife almost exclusively, because it just does everything so right, and has a great feel.
I definitely reccomend this knife to everyone.
It's not scary looking, and is tough enough to get the job done in medium-hard use.
Pictures:
I've had the pictures for this taken for months, but never got around to making the review for this.
This review will be compromised of points.
Each section is worth "x"/10 points.
1. Steel
The steel used on the Pioneer is X39Cr13.
The steel is very corrosion resistant, but is somewhat soft.
Therefore, edge retention isn't too great, but it sharpens with ease.
Even with hard use, it doesn't get extremely dull, but won't shave anymore after use.
The can-opener works good and stays sharp.
8/10
2. Weight.
I don't like light knives, and this knife isn't light.
It has a solid, hefty feel to it.
At 2.5 ounces, in a small package, it holds it's own.
10/10
3. Stength
The Pioneer is geared a bit more towards hard use than other SAKs.
The portion of the blade closest the handle is quite a bit thicker than other SAKs.
The springs are also tighter than on my other SAKs.
The screwdriver is very thick and beefy too.
I have opened the screwdriver halfway, and put ALOT of pressure on it to loosen a stuck screw.
So much pressure, that I would call it abuse over use.
Well, I got the screw out, and the "blade" didn't bend, chip, and it still has no play.
I've used the reamer countless times, no play.
The blade is my #1 most used tool on the knife, and still has no play after months of use.
I think this knife will last for many generations.
10/10
4. Fit and Finish.
None of the blades touch when closed.
Good snap on each tool.
Screwdriver is very tight when open, and feels very secure.
No play in any tool or blade.
Edge came very sharp OOB.
No burrs, or rough areas.
Some spots on the silver finish near the backsprings came chipped.
Very, very small gaps on backsprings.
Definitely nothing major.
9/10
5. Issues.
(Start at 10, each issue is -1, or -.5 depending on severity)
Don't like the hole for the keyring.
I took the keyring off instantly, and now theres the hole sticking out for no reason. I wish it was removable.
-1
Small gaps
-.5
Canted blade makes sharpening feel strange.
-1
Silver finish came chipped
-.5
7/10
Overall grade: 44/50 88% :thumbup:
Conclusion:
This knife is great. It really is.
I carry this knife almost exclusively, because it just does everything so right, and has a great feel.
I definitely reccomend this knife to everyone.
It's not scary looking, and is tough enough to get the job done in medium-hard use.
Pictures:
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