- Joined
- Jul 2, 2000
- Messages
- 2,357
Two weeks and all is well. Very well. I have never owned a production knife that I have gotten this much joy out of. I originally didn't expect much. I never liked the Griptillians to begin with, so this was an experement. Hell, I got this in a trade, so what did I have to loose. If I didn't like it, I would trade it. Well, don't send me any offers because this one isn't leaving my pocket. In fact it has earned itself permanent EDC status. I have always thought that I would never find a knife with custom blade quality and a handle design that I don't mind using a lot. This flat ground S30V blade takes a super screamin' sharp edge and holds it very well. It kind of reminds me of the Sebenza blade shape in a flat grind. The handle is a standard Griptillian that I didn't like, but I got used to it fast. Total ambidextrous ability makes this knife very versatile. I was reading the description from Doug Ritter, that he said this was going to be a knife that would get you home safely and take the hard usage. Now I am an Emerson user for years, and have had Striders, and just got a Snody, so I am very descriminating in this area. I have served in Operation Southern Watch and Operation Iraqi Freedom. This makes me a good candidate for choosing a hard use folder in combat (not killing people with a knife. That is what firearms are for) zones. The Rittergrip is not a prybar, or a large fighting knife, so don't think you are buying a hand held door opener. However, that being said, the knife's ability to slash and purely rip apart fabric, cardboard, and I am sure flesh if needed is amazing! In the 2 weeks of carry and usage I find this knife very pleasing. Sometimes I have forgotten that I was carrying it. I was at a bar and the bouncer asked that I un-clip it and put it in my pocket deeper. I felt stupid because I forgot it was there. That should be a testament to ease of carry. Fit and finish of the entire knife is Top Notch. I looked at the price and see that it is barely over $100.00. OMG, for that price I would buy 2 of em' for left and right pocket carry before I spent the money on a $240.00 knife. Yes I am serious. Anyhow, I definately recommend this knife to any and all descriminating users out there.
