Does the cupid clone have much bladeplay?

[sammyboy6565]

I just want to know before i get it.

[Wade410]

Why get a clone?? Save up a few more $ and get the real thing.....

[RevDevil]

Clones/knockoffs aren't looked upon kindly on this forum. They hurt the community overall. If you want to own and carry a clone, it's your prerogative, but don't expect too many people rushing to help you.

[Blais]

Yes, lots of bladeplay. Also, the handles are junk pot metal and the blade is nearly unsharpenable.
Save your money for the real thing and you won't be disappointed.

Edit: Look into the Asheville Steel/Paragon Para-X. They can be had for around $160.

[Chipped Karambit]

Not sure, the cupid is the most cloned knife ever. I have seen 8 major sellers do clones there are a lot that i probably dont see. I suggest you save up and just ask dalton to map you a modified ghost or something. (I love my Cupid, Real thing like a boss)

[PURPLEDC]

I had a cupid clone once. The one I had was made in taiwan. Didnt make it a good knife though. Although it looked good theblade actually cracked from firing it. I took it apart one day due to jamming and found that from it slamming it actually broke the thin blade material and was hanging up. The good news for you is that Single actions from anyone other than Microtech tend to be less expensive. Although I hear they arent amazing they will be better than any clone. I would recommend checking out the para X from paragon. Its a single action OTF that starts at around $150

[Brian_R170]

Yes, the Cupid copies I've handled had a lot of blade play. I'm sure the amount of play will vary since the manufacturing tolerances of cheap copies won't be consistent with the cheap copies, but I wouldn't expect the best one to be as good as the real thing (which isn't perfect, BTW).

Some other considerations: Some copies don't even fire hard enough to lock up the blade when the knife is pointed upward while firing. Like Blais said, some copies have steel which you just can't seem to put an edge on, likely a combination of low quality metal and poor heat treat. The handles are always cast, and the alloy may range from low quality aluminum to complete garbage zinc.

I don't have a Cupid clone, but I do own a genuine Cupid (2nd release). I don't personally have a problem with buying a $12 knife to use for things I wouldn't do with a $300 collectible.

If you're looking for a higher-quality alternative, Horizon Outdoors frequently has sales on the Para-X for around $130.