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Anyone have experience with any 5.11 Knives?
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5.11 Knives?
- Thread starter IGotStabbed
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Some good, some bad.
First 3 were fine, but 4th was defective and sad to say, 5.11 was not willing to honor their warranty on what was clearly a factory defect. (3 of the 4 pocket clip position holes were to large for the screws, and would not hold)
First 3 were fine, but 4th was defective and sad to say, 5.11 was not willing to honor their warranty on what was clearly a factory defect. (3 of the 4 pocket clip position holes were to large for the screws, and would not hold)
I have a Journeyman Karambit and while I love the knife I experienced the pocket clip screw issue. And I would lock tite it but my model has no liners, so therefore the pocket screws are just kinda chilling in the FRN. Not a huge fan of the clip on it either but it is the same size clip as emerson so I have considered just replacing it with a SW Emerson clip I have. Beyond that I love the knife.
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I had 5 of them, all first responders. Very solid knives, I've traded most of them in my search for the perfect folder but kept the 5th.
I got so many because I really liked how heavy duty it is, overbuilt is an understatement. The only problem I have with them is that they all came partially serrated. I'm actually thinking about taking the fifth and sending it get a custom grind, which would get rid of the serrations and the blade choil, making a longer cutting surface. The knife was designed as an urban utility knife, a heavy tool for professions that require heavy knife use. And it is very functional in that respect. However as I'm not in that field, and I like the tough folder for camping chores, all I need is a longer cutting edge.
also its big here are some pictures next to some knives you might have seen/had
here are some more pics
The butt plate that can be used as a beer bottle opener, without damaging the knife.
I got so many because I really liked how heavy duty it is, overbuilt is an understatement. The only problem I have with them is that they all came partially serrated. I'm actually thinking about taking the fifth and sending it get a custom grind, which would get rid of the serrations and the blade choil, making a longer cutting surface. The knife was designed as an urban utility knife, a heavy tool for professions that require heavy knife use. And it is very functional in that respect. However as I'm not in that field, and I like the tough folder for camping chores, all I need is a longer cutting edge.
also its big here are some pictures next to some knives you might have seen/had
here are some more pics
The butt plate that can be used as a beer bottle opener, without damaging the knife.
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Carried a pair of master kerambits for several months. Good stuff.
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i own three, the masters kermabit, first responder, 10 80.
all are very solid, and the two folders have what i consider excellent ergonomics that dont exsist in some way more expensive folders. however the thumb and index jimping is awfully sharp.
im neither a fan or a hater on partially serrated blades, but at least their serrations dont cover two thirds of the blade length like on other folders.
all are very solid, and the two folders have what i consider excellent ergonomics that dont exsist in some way more expensive folders. however the thumb and index jimping is awfully sharp.
im neither a fan or a hater on partially serrated blades, but at least their serrations dont cover two thirds of the blade length like on other folders.