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Advocate or Magnitude Which Would You Prefer And Why
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Advocate is a sweet knife.
All spyderco flippers have the same exact grey plastic bearing cage with metal bearing and thin metal washers.
Southard
Domino
Dice
Rubicon
Magnitude
Mantra
I'm not sure on the advocate or the introvert.
Advocate will most likely be the same.
Introvert will probably be washers only since it's a lockback with a very short travel
Southard
Domino
Dice
Rubicon
Magnitude
Mantra
I'm not sure on the advocate or the introvert.
Advocate will most likely be the same.
Introvert will probably be washers only since it's a lockback with a very short travel
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Advocate... titanium scales and cpm m4 with a good design IMHO. That whole flipper thing isn't my cup of tea though.
If I had money to spare i would entertain the thought of having a mantra converted to without a flipper and on washers.
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If I had money to spare i would entertain the thought of having a mantra converted to without a flipper and on washers.
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The Magnitude arrived today. As expected:
- too thick to carry
- too shallow of grind to be really be effective at anything except opening packages
The detent is definitely on the softer side. The blade sweeps open with less resistance than my Slysz Bowie, however provides enough tension to prevent the blade from accidentally opening (unless you shake it hard with the intention to release the blade).
Pulling back on the flipper tab results in a smooth opening and solid lockup. It's by no means a snappy action, and using this method is attributed to the weight of the blade and bearing pivot. If you prefer a faster/snappier action, the best method is to preload/push button. Jimping is only on the front of the flipper tab, however the knife performs better with a push button (due to the tab being behind the pivot). Jimping on the top of the flipper tab would have been a welcome addition.
A lockbar cutout would be nice, but the jimping is effective in catching the thumb (and I do prefer the clean lines of the knife without the cutout)
All that aside, it's a "showcase" knife for Spyderco. The contoured CF scales are void-free and without flaw. The contrasting satin finish work on the blade rivals most mid-techs and customs. The blade contours, flipper tab, and spydie-hole are lightly chamfered and polished.
If I were to sum it up, it's made for people who appreciate Bodegas:
- great fit and finish
- smooth action taking precedent over snappy
- blade steel doesn't match the price of admission
- philosophy of use is couch flipping
All said, I am not sure where I stand with the knife. All of my other Spyderco knives are users (Slysz Bowie, Southard, Gayle Bradley) and the Magnitude, aside from it's fit and finish, doesn't really stand out as a flipper or in function. Perhaps in time the action will improve.
Maybe the role/purpose it serves is to be that "attractive sharp thing" in your collection that prevents you from buying more expensive "attractive sharp things"?
- too thick to carry
- too shallow of grind to be really be effective at anything except opening packages
The detent is definitely on the softer side. The blade sweeps open with less resistance than my Slysz Bowie, however provides enough tension to prevent the blade from accidentally opening (unless you shake it hard with the intention to release the blade).
Pulling back on the flipper tab results in a smooth opening and solid lockup. It's by no means a snappy action, and using this method is attributed to the weight of the blade and bearing pivot. If you prefer a faster/snappier action, the best method is to preload/push button. Jimping is only on the front of the flipper tab, however the knife performs better with a push button (due to the tab being behind the pivot). Jimping on the top of the flipper tab would have been a welcome addition.
A lockbar cutout would be nice, but the jimping is effective in catching the thumb (and I do prefer the clean lines of the knife without the cutout)
All that aside, it's a "showcase" knife for Spyderco. The contoured CF scales are void-free and without flaw. The contrasting satin finish work on the blade rivals most mid-techs and customs. The blade contours, flipper tab, and spydie-hole are lightly chamfered and polished.
If I were to sum it up, it's made for people who appreciate Bodegas:
- great fit and finish
- smooth action taking precedent over snappy
- blade steel doesn't match the price of admission
- philosophy of use is couch flipping
All said, I am not sure where I stand with the knife. All of my other Spyderco knives are users (Slysz Bowie, Southard, Gayle Bradley) and the Magnitude, aside from it's fit and finish, doesn't really stand out as a flipper or in function. Perhaps in time the action will improve.
Maybe the role/purpose it serves is to be that "attractive sharp thing" in your collection that prevents you from buying more expensive "attractive sharp things"?
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