How come the Street Beat gets no love?

**Jack Black** · 09-28-2012, 02:59 AM

Nice knife, and a really nice Concealex sheath

**Planterz** · 09-28-2012, 06:54 AM

I tried the Street Beat in the Passaround, and I loved it. It fits my hand perfectly and I love the way it "points" when I hold it. It's on my short list of knives that I really "need", not merely "want". Frankly, the only reason I haven't bought one yet is the price. It is rather high for what you're getting. VG-10 is a great steel (in fact, it's my favorite steel), but it's not like S110V or M390 or ELMAX. I think some of the cost has to do with the handles. Micarta isn't cheap, but it's not that expensive either. However, compare the micarta on the SB to those on a Becker or ESEE. On the SB, the handles are smooth, rounded, and contoured. No sharp corners, edges, or hotspots. The whole knife is that way. It's not a sharpened slab of steel with some handles slapped on. It's a highly refined tool that's a joy to hold and use.

If only it were just a bit longer...

**mdauben** · 09-28-2012, 07:00 AM

Personally, I'm a big fan of all Fred Perrin's designs and love the Street Beat. It is really a more specialized knife than the more utilitarian ESEE knives which probably contributes to their more limited fan base.

Originally Posted by Planterz

If only it were just a bit longer...

If you are willing to do some searching you could try finding an OOP Spyderco Fred Perrin Bowie. Same design as the Street Beat but with a five inch blade instead of the three and a half inch Street Beat.

**co556guy** · 09-28-2012, 07:06 AM

It's about $100 too much for what it is.

**Planterz** · 09-28-2012, 07:25 AM

Originally Posted by mdauben

If you are willing to do some searching you could try finding an OOP Spyderco Fred Perrin Bowie. Same design as the Street Beat but with a five inch blade instead of the three and a half inch Street Beat.

They're reintroducing it in the hopefully not-too-distant future. But 5" and the longer handle make it too big for what I'd want it for (IWB concealed carry). Same handle with a 4-4

**frontline29** · 09-28-2012, 08:39 AM

Originally Posted by Planterz

They're reintroducing it in the hopefully not-too-distant future. But 5" and the longer handle make it too big for what I'd want it for (IWB concealed carry). Same handle with a 4-4

Personally I can't wait for this one to come out again. I've been lusting for years after it. Especially the green and black one.

**frontline29** · 09-28-2012, 08:41 AM

Originally Posted by mdauben

Personally, I'm a big fan of all Fred Perrin's designs and love the Street Beat. It is really a more specialized knife than the more utilitarian ESEE knives which probably contributes to their more limited fan base.

Agreed,
its definitely a specialized design made for a specific purpose.

**marcinek** · 09-28-2012, 11:22 AM

Originally Posted by jasperjb

You're the hero BF needs, but doesn't deserve.
They're quite similar, except the Street Beat is more of a bowie.

And the Street Beat costs about three times as much, and they are made of different steels, and the Street Beat's blade is about 3/4 of an inch longer as is its overall length, and the Street Beat has a completely different handle design.

But besides that, they are quite similar.

(Actually, they do have the same blade thickness.)

**marcinek** · 09-28-2012, 11:25 AM

Originally Posted by jasperjb

Why are all the best makers bad businessmen? Like TuffThumbz. He's been banned here but his mods are great!

I know its OT, but there is a big difference between bad businessmen and corrupt businessmen. Bad ones just lose money...the corrupt ones steal money (and get banned).

**jkwithawave** · 09-28-2012, 11:29 AM

Originally Posted by jasperjb

Sorry, I don't have an izula. I can post pics of my Street beat though if you'd like. I can put it next to a military, salt, zt350, etc.

I would like to see it next to the 350 please.

**Charlie Fox** · 09-28-2012, 11:49 AM

Price, availability and use; quality is great, but quality at a lower price always wins for me. Also, I've always seen these in very small numbers at most of the dealers I frequent. A lot of the time it's "We can order it for you".

**jasperjb** · 09-28-2012, 02:53 PM

Originally Posted by jkwithawave

I would like to see it next to the 350 please.

That's a delica, 350 and a wave.

**jkwithawave** · 10-08-2012, 08:27 PM

I've got one coming in the mail tomorrow!

**Coalman** · 10-10-2012, 01:12 AM

I've always loved the design, just needed a better steel at that price to justify the purchase.

**MassMatt** · 10-10-2012, 12:49 PM

I have the Street Beat and Izula and while I like them both they feel very different in hand. The SB is balanced to be very quick in the hand and is really optimized for fighting/self defense. You could wear it around your neck but the thick handle wouldnmake concealment that way tough, it's better on the belt. The Izula is definitely more general purpose.

I wouldn't say the SB doesn't get love, people who post about it generally rave (I found out about it here on the forums), but it is more of a niche knife and while I think the great fit and finish justifies the price it is pricier than the Izula, though I doubt you need to pay anything like full retail to get it.

I like my sheath too, very secure so far anyway.