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- Thread starter mikemck
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toothed,
Oh yes, it was an excellent score indeed!
Not to brag or anything, but I picked up the brand new flat grind S30V AR with kydex sheath for $350
I am just loving the AR this time around...So much so, I am thinking of selling off most of my other knives, as I won't be needing them anymore..
Oh yes, it was an excellent score indeed!
Not to brag or anything, but I picked up the brand new flat grind S30V AR with kydex sheath for $350
I am just loving the AR this time around...So much so, I am thinking of selling off most of my other knives, as I won't be needing them anymore..
Toothed,
Yep, I still have the TOPS Magnum also..it's a great knife, no doubt about it.
The only reason I would give the AR an edge would be the unconditional warranty from Strider.
If you have a chance to pick up a 747 or a 711, it's a great knife, and really, it does not give up anything to the AR, at least in my opinion.
If I really did have to choose betwixt the two though, I think I would go with the AR.
Maybe because it's newer to me, or because it has a pocket clip, or maybe it's the S30V..
It's nothing I can point to and say, "that's why", but yeah, I would take the AR.
Yep, I still have the TOPS Magnum also..it's a great knife, no doubt about it.
The only reason I would give the AR an edge would be the unconditional warranty from Strider.
If you have a chance to pick up a 747 or a 711, it's a great knife, and really, it does not give up anything to the AR, at least in my opinion.
If I really did have to choose betwixt the two though, I think I would go with the AR.
Maybe because it's newer to me, or because it has a pocket clip, or maybe it's the S30V..
It's nothing I can point to and say, "that's why", but yeah, I would take the AR.
mikemck, I asked the above question because I noticed the flat ground AR seem to have a thinner point than the hollow ground AR and the TOPS 747 Magnum seem to have an even thicker point than the latter AR. As such, would there be any activities (like, for example--gasp!--prying door jambs or cutting away bent plastic fender parts) that you would do with the Magnum but not with the flat ground AR?
I will probably end up with both knives anyway (with the AR first) but I'm just trying to play out these things in my mind until I get my AR. Sorry folks, I hope I can score an AR in the June run so I can stop asking these stupid questions.
I will probably end up with both knives anyway (with the AR first) but I'm just trying to play out these things in my mind until I get my AR. Sorry folks, I hope I can score an AR in the June run so I can stop asking these stupid questions.
Toothed,
Well, I have done some prying with the 747, and did not have any problems at all, or even a hint of a problem. However, the blade was not flexing or bending either.
I have not done any prying with the AR yet, but it's only a matter of time. Probably once the newness wears off a bit, I'll start testing some limits to see what happens.
Of course, because Strider has an unconditional warranty, I do not want to intentionally damage the AR, in the form of casting about looking for something to pry open.
I did take some measurements on the AR, 747, and Mission MPF, for comparison.
Strider AR
tip - .033
.5" back from the tip - .077
spine - .182
liner lock - .100
TOPS CQT 747
tip - .025
.5" back from the tip - .084
spine - .178
liner lock - .066
Mission MPF
tip - .032
.5" back from the tip - .089
spine - .158
framelock - .165
I have done some light pyring with my MPF, and while it did flex pretty easily, it also returned to true every time...how many degrees was I flexing it? I have no idea, but it was nothing excessive. It did flex pretty easily, and it's a bit freaky and takes some getting used to.
Out of those three, if I was going to do some prying, I would not hesitate to use whichever I had on hand. Understand though, I'm no metallurgist, and my opinion is based solely on looking at them and coming to a basically uninformed opinion.
In other words, take my opinion for what it's worth
The AR is a most impressive knife though, no doubt about it.
Well, I have done some prying with the 747, and did not have any problems at all, or even a hint of a problem. However, the blade was not flexing or bending either.
I have not done any prying with the AR yet, but it's only a matter of time. Probably once the newness wears off a bit, I'll start testing some limits to see what happens.
Of course, because Strider has an unconditional warranty, I do not want to intentionally damage the AR, in the form of casting about looking for something to pry open.
I did take some measurements on the AR, 747, and Mission MPF, for comparison.
Strider AR
tip - .033
.5" back from the tip - .077
spine - .182
liner lock - .100
TOPS CQT 747
tip - .025
.5" back from the tip - .084
spine - .178
liner lock - .066
Mission MPF
tip - .032
.5" back from the tip - .089
spine - .158
framelock - .165
I have done some light pyring with my MPF, and while it did flex pretty easily, it also returned to true every time...how many degrees was I flexing it? I have no idea, but it was nothing excessive. It did flex pretty easily, and it's a bit freaky and takes some getting used to.
Out of those three, if I was going to do some prying, I would not hesitate to use whichever I had on hand. Understand though, I'm no metallurgist, and my opinion is based solely on looking at them and coming to a basically uninformed opinion.
In other words, take my opinion for what it's worth
The AR is a most impressive knife though, no doubt about it.
Wow mikemck, that's exactly the information I was looking for (I'm a data freak when I do purchase evaluations). These numbers help when I cannot see and handle the knives in person. Thanks.
Although I like to make objective comparisons to help decide on my purchase, I realize that in reality all these measurements may not mean beans. (Yeah, but I do it anyway). I think most people will agree it's the total knife: feel, balance, heft, grip, combination of materials used, overall design, maker reputation/warranty, etc. that makes one knife more desirable over another. I'm glad to hear that the AR, in your opinion, is the most impressive of the bunch and I would've been sad if you had said otherwise.
P.S.-You have a nice collection of mega-folders.
Although I like to make objective comparisons to help decide on my purchase, I realize that in reality all these measurements may not mean beans. (Yeah, but I do it anyway). I think most people will agree it's the total knife: feel, balance, heft, grip, combination of materials used, overall design, maker reputation/warranty, etc. that makes one knife more desirable over another. I'm glad to hear that the AR, in your opinion, is the most impressive of the bunch and I would've been sad if you had said otherwise.
P.S.-You have a nice collection of mega-folders.