Arno Bernard iMamba praise

[Glock Guy]

ChazzyP Wow - Thanks for the great dissassembly pics and write-up!

That was quite a bit different than I pictured it in my mind, but I'm glad to see the real thing so I have some clue as to what to expect when the time comes.

Thanks again!

 

[A.L.]

iMamba? Why the lower case "i" in front? Does it get cell reception or have onboard wifi? Looks like a nice knife though, enjoy! And I think that inlay looks great

He should also design iCaramba

 

[LimpCroissant]

He should also design iCaramba

And possibly even iChihuahua.

 

[LimpCroissant]

N NYP You're going to love the mammoth molar! Can't wait to see pics of her. Mine has the dyed warthog tusk inlays and I really like it. Honestly, I had my heart set on plain warthog tusk inlays when I first decided to buy one but I decided to not preorder and instead wait until they were complete so that I could see pictures of each individual imamba and get to choose the one I liked best. However, about a week before I knew they were going to be shipped to the US, the undyed warthog tusk inlay models sold out on preorder. Although this was my second choice, I'm glad it worked out that way as I think I like them better now personally.

 

[Keyopp]

N NYP Well I'm late to this discussion but, I'll confirm all the positive points made already by the members in the last few pages. I can also confirm these same people are some very knowledgeable members.

iMamba is on par with their fixed blades.
They are exceptional users.
The PJs are perfect thickness (IMHO)
Nothing wrong with having a few shiny things

 

[NYP]

It's hard choosing the inlay material, they all look good! The dyed warthog was a contender, but then again, so was the maple birch. Whoever got the maple birch a few pages back got a nice one! Decided the mammoth molars were a good choice, especially being it was the only one I could find. So weird that they're actual mammoth teeth? Thought that was just a name they thought up. Looking forward to getting it, but knowing how I am, it's going to be near impossible to use it. I'm starting to notice a lot of people on the knife exchange don't use them, so I guess it's not that unusual. Thanks for the help.

 

[SVTFreak]

Where do we get ahold of one of these?

 

[Sharp & Fiery]

Usa - African Sporting Creations or direct from AB.

 

[SVTFreak]

Usa - African Sporting Creations or direct from AB.

Thanks!

 

[tknife]

Damn this thread! I have not fallen this madly in love with a knife in a long time. The iMamba is pure sexiness and I had to jump on the waiting list (non flipper) time to save my pennys while I wait!

 

[cutchu]

 

[metaxasm]

Comparison pics.

 

[LimpCroissant]

Whew, that trio is absolutely stunning! It's true, the inlays are hard to choose from, all of them are so nice. I think I need to get one of their smaller fixed blades here soon.

 

[ChazzyP]

Not carried solo every day since I got it, but carried every day nonetheless. Spent some time adding my own tail today.

 

[Glock Guy]

FWIW I use CRK grease in mine and it works well.

badmatt is the action a lot slower with the CRK grease, or does it speed up with time?

 

[Sharp & Fiery]

badmatt is the action a lot slower with the CRK grease, or does it speed up with time?

I tried the CRK grease first also. The grease is smooth, but slowed the blade down for me. I use KPL in mine. Smooth and snappy.

 

[badmatt]

I didn't notice any slow down.

 

[ChazzyP]

W10 NanoOil for me which made it just a little quicker and freer. Use it for everything but nylon/teflon washers which get TriFlow.

 

[NYP]

Reading up on the mammoth molars and thought it was pretty amazing how they stabilize it in resin and smooth it out to bring out the colors etc. There's a way to determine the age of the mammoth by counting the rings but I'm not sure if it works on a small piece or not. As far as caring for it, on the AB website it says this:

Q – How do I care for my knife?
A – Oil your handle material with any penetrating wood oil from time to time to avoid complete dry-out of your handle material. If you store your knife for long periods of time, put some WD40 oil on your blade. Wipe of any excess oils from your blade and handle. DO NOT store your knife for extended periods in its sheath.

I don't know if this pertains to M.M or wood, but I want to make sure it doesn't dry out and crack so reaching out to see what others do?

 

[NYP]

Wow what a quick response I got back from the Arno website, so I'll answer my own question with this:

"They have been stabilized. So, no need special treatments are required. Just make sure not to soak it in water then you will be fine."