An ambitious folder.

[LorenzoL]

Well, I haven't tried it yet on food. It is true that Sleipner, like D2, has a fair amount of Chromium which helps to keep it "relatively stainless". I kinda expect it to eventually get a slight patina, like my ZDP knives get after regular use on food, but nothing to really worry about.
(edit) meanwhile I added a similar clarification to my video.

All in all, I think that this is an interesting off-beat alternative to a Sebenza. And the full titanium handle is really special, you just keep on examining it.

Sleipner is very different from D2: it has around 50% less chromium than D2 (around 8% against 11-12% for D2). I would think Sleipner is a little less rust-resistant than D2.

will giannip notify you when your folder is ready for shipping?

just wondering when to expect mine...

No tracking and no e-mail notification, James.

 

[FlaMtnBkr]

Italy has invaded the US!!! Holy crap are these some great knives! I'm kind of speechless at the moment. I will try to post pics soon.

 

[ombrapelone]

Looking to your further impressions. :thumbup:

On my side I'm absolutely impressed.
It's a unique folder, with nothing comparable actually.

 

[laurin]

Great knife! Mine arrived today.

 

[Dagon]

It really feels quite special with its one-piece handle, don't you agree?

 

[Jezevec]

Hallo. I am happy user my new SR-1 TI too from today. It is a great knife.

 

[akadave2]

Are these still available?

 

[David1967]

Looks great!

 

[Jezevec]

Are these still available?

I think yes but price is € 295 now.
http://www.lionsteel.it/fast/k/en/eur/ideas/v/26?idforum=4
http://www.lionsteel.it/fast/k/en/eur/products/v/980

 

[stefanom]

Here are some pics: this knife is hip! (Disclaimer: I'm not affiliated to Lionsteel in any way, this is just MHO)!

Here's a link to the full slideshow, enjoy it!

http://img684.imageshack.us/slideshow/webplayer.php?id=dsc3269t.jpg

 

[Badhammer]

Wow!!

Great pics of a super knife! Really wish now that I'd gotten one.

 

[kreole]

Wow!!

Great pics of a super knife! Really wish now that I'd gotten one.

Word is Spyderco is working with Lionsteel to make a version, so you might not be totally out of luck :thumbup:

 

[spyken]

damn, the bronze is nice. should've picked that, or.....I'm always worried that bronze turns out "golden", rather than "brown", which I prefer.....

 

[LorenzoL]

Word is Spyderco is working with Lionsteel to make a version, so you might not be totally out of luck :thumbup:

Could you please point me towards the source of that information?

 

[FlaMtnBkr]

I would like to hear where that information is coming from as well. I have been following the Italian knife forum where the knife was originally proposed and I have not seen any mention of it there.

I'm still trying to get some pics that are worth a darn but don't know why when others have posted such great pics. I know mine won't come close.

 

[LorenzoL]

I haven't read anything about that on the Spyderco Forum, either...

 

[myowngod]

A little too heavy for my tastes, but a beauty of a knife none-the-less

 

[kreole]

Could you please point me towards the source of that information?

post 12 http://www.britishblades.com/forums/showthread.php?103408-Lion-Steel-SR1 straight from sal

 

[Badhammer]

Could you please point me towards the source of that information?

It was a post made by Sal on the British Blade Forums in a thread about the SR-1 in the Production Knife Forum.


Whoops, I see kreole posted a link while I was typing.

 

[Jaxx]

Got a call from FedEx earlier today concerning my package from Lion Steel...Seems that U.S. Customs wanted FedEx to provide clarification on the contents inside...something more than "camping tool", LOL. I should have these folders in my hands tomorrow if I can sit home long enough to catch the FedEx courier. :thumbup: I've been looking forward to these for quite some time now!