Arno Bernard iMamba praise

[WedgeAntilles]

I’ve owned all of the above. Would put that group a tier up from the AB (and Crk for that matter) just in terms of attention to detail (for example all those brands have internal milling for weight reduction, often with hidden details inside that can be just as beautiful as what’s on the outside). Those brands are also tuned just a little better in terms of action imo, if you’re after that guillotine smooth action and really complex milling it’s hard to beat the brands you listed. But if you’re after an elegant folder that is perfectly executed and with some really nice exotic inlay materials, it’s hard to beat AB.

I've only had (still have) Koenig and Grimsmo from that list. I will agree to better action and internal milling. If that's enough to jump a tier, then yes. Otherwise, I put them in the same category as CRK. My top 3 faves of all time are the Sebenza/Inkosi followed by the Arno Bernard, followed by the Koenig Arius (in either size.) I like more of the inlay options for the iMamba than the Arius. All 3 are great!

 

[ColdDesert]

Boobar, easily the best meme on the internet. What was the question?

 

[boobar]

Thanks for the all the information, I just hit the purchase button on one of these and I can't wait to get it in hand.

 

[WedgeAntilles]

Thanks for the all the information, I just hit the purchase button on one of these and I can't wait to get it in hand.

Pics and your review when it comes in!

 

[ColdDesert]

Thanks for the all the information, I just hit the purchase button on one of these and I can't wait to get it in hand.

Ball bearings or PB washers?

 

[boobar]

Ball bearings or PB washers?

Bearings

 

[ColdDesert]

way to go. I went the same way

 

[SharpBits]

I went washers on mine, still a fantastic action.