André de Villiers- anybody got one?

Big Dave · Jan 27, 1999

Howdy:

I like the look of André's tactical folders?

Can anyone do a review?

Check out his web site: http://www.knifemaker.co.za/default.htm

Thanks,

Dave

Dexter Ewing · Jan 27, 1999

Hi Big Dave - you might want to trot on over to the Custom Forum, as Les Robertson sells ADV's knives. He can tell you more in detail. They are good looking and looks like they would hold up in any situation. I've never seen his work up close, but will have the chance to in June, as ADV is slated to exhibit at the Blade Show.

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Big Dave · Jan 28, 1999

Thanks Dexter.

NamViet Vo · Jan 27, 1999

The one I saw at Arizona Custom Knives (4 total) were kind of shoddy for the price. The design is generically nice.

Big Dave · Jan 27, 1999

NamViet Vo:

How was your deployment during Desert Fox? What was the favorite knife of your troops?

Anyway, that's a surprise in regards to Andre's knives.

Could you elaborate a little more.

Was there too much blade play? Was the finish not up to snuff? How was the lock up?

Thanks,

Dave

NamViet Vo · Jan 28, 1999

Big Dave,

Please see my review in the other forum. Most favorite was the Spyderco Military.

Andre's knives I saw at AZ Custom Knives were supposed to be his entries into the US market so I was more critical at the details. The locks did not pass the AT Bar's test. The fit was so-so and the finish was average. Overall quality was below the current Benchmade. I wonder what the warranty would be since he is living in SA.