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The mailman was kind to me yesterday and delivered my Bass Pro Alpha Dorado. To say that I am pleased is the understatement of the year. What a great little knife! The centering and lockup are perfect, as well as the fit and finish. The opening action is a bit snug, but will wear in like my other 'Rosy' Dorado.
The most obvious difference to a regular 271 is the coating on the blade and frame. I have no idea what it is, but it reminds me of gun bluing only it takes on the color of an Alaska Black Diamond. I like it a lot.
A less obvious difference is that the blade steel is CPM154, which is supposed to be an upgrade to 154CM - We shall see. I can attest to the fact that the blade is shaving sharp, as I nicked the knuckle on my thumb without even knowing it. The scales are a satin finished Rosewood and are very nice indeed. The sheath is of the usual Buck top quality brown leather and actually smells like leather is supposed to.
I decided to get this knife instead of (or before) a Cabela's AG 110 and after seeing that 'bluing', I will probably pick up a Bass Pro CPM154 110 next. I just love that finish. :thumbup:
Just a note for Canadians that may want to deal with Bass Pro. The Bass Pro shopping experience was a very positive one. The prices are all in US dollars, but the products are shipped through a Canadian distributer, so no Customs hassle and you only pay GST. Ontario may have to pay PST as well, I am not sure.
Anyhoo, a great knife from a great company and two thumbs (one nicked) up to both. :thumbup::thumbup:
The most obvious difference to a regular 271 is the coating on the blade and frame. I have no idea what it is, but it reminds me of gun bluing only it takes on the color of an Alaska Black Diamond. I like it a lot.
A less obvious difference is that the blade steel is CPM154, which is supposed to be an upgrade to 154CM - We shall see. I can attest to the fact that the blade is shaving sharp, as I nicked the knuckle on my thumb without even knowing it. The scales are a satin finished Rosewood and are very nice indeed. The sheath is of the usual Buck top quality brown leather and actually smells like leather is supposed to.
I decided to get this knife instead of (or before) a Cabela's AG 110 and after seeing that 'bluing', I will probably pick up a Bass Pro CPM154 110 next. I just love that finish. :thumbup:
Just a note for Canadians that may want to deal with Bass Pro. The Bass Pro shopping experience was a very positive one. The prices are all in US dollars, but the products are shipped through a Canadian distributer, so no Customs hassle and you only pay GST. Ontario may have to pay PST as well, I am not sure.
Anyhoo, a great knife from a great company and two thumbs (one nicked) up to both. :thumbup::thumbup:
