BF2020 Viper Swayback Discuss Thread

[TheFactor]

Haven't heard anything about the pulls yet...

I think because it looks pinchable it might not matter as much as long as it’s not a weak pull which I highly doubt.

 

[CelloDan]

Two nice examples...very sharp! Which one do I want my brother to like? Thanks Mike!!

Very nice , both of them
An impossible decision for me ... I would toss a coin

 

[Will Power]

I'd keep both you are not your brother's keeper etc..

 

[Finedges]

The pull on mine is around a 6-7. Very crisp stops. The back spring lines up nicely with blade when open. Very nice knife.

 

[Half/Stop]

Two totally different examples! Both are very nice! Excellent action on each one. I’m no expert by any means, because I have never found one that I thought was too tough to open. I’m going to say these are a 6. Thanks Mike! Thanks BladeForums!

 

[Will Power]

Nice pairing Ron Half/Stop

 

[r8shell]

LODESTAR

It's not Zebra, because Zebras don't come from Europe

But meles meles does, European Badger

The Italians make great shaving-brushes too.....

I do see a resemblance!

Two totally different examples! Both are very nice! Excellent action on each one. I’m no expert by any means, because I have never found one that I thought was too tough to open. I’m going to say these are a 6. Thanks Mike! Thanks BladeForums!

Nice light and dark ones.

 

[Old Engineer]

Two totally different examples! Both are very nice! Excellent action on each one. I’m no expert by any means, because I have never found one that I thought was too tough to open. I’m going to say these are a 6. Thanks Mike! Thanks BladeForums!

Those looks like keepers to me my friend . I expect that those 2 will continue to reside in Tennessee .

Harry

 

[SVTFreak]

Thanks! I'd never heard of those.

So, the next question is: how hard is M390 to sharpen? Can I touch up the edge with my Spyderco fine ceramic stones?

r8shell, I have no problem with it on my sharpmaker. I’m sure the diamond rods would do better, but it works for touch ups. Generally, if I need more than a few passes, I use diamond stones on my guided rod gatco. The m390, if done right, won’t get much metal moved on the ceramic rods. On my lionsteel warhorse, I profiles it once when I got it on the gatco, and since then touch up like you with no problems.

 

[Half/Stop]

Nice pairing Ron Half/Stop

Thank you Will!

Nice light and dark ones.

Thank you!

Those looks like keepers to me my friend . I expect that those 2 will continue to reside in Tennessee .

Harry

I think you’re right about that Harry!

 

[Ajack60]

Not disappointed at all. They turned out nice.
Once again knifeswapper pulled through. Thanks for your time. This is the reason I buy from you.

 

[JohnDF]

Thanks for all the replies on the pulls, everybody.
Seems the most common number being tossed around is a 6.
That probably means it's at least a 5 on my scale, which would be just perfect.

as long as it’s not a weak pull which I highly doubt.

Yes, as long as they aren't a 4 or lower I'm all good.
I had to send a couple of Lionsteel Barlows down the road for weaker pulls.
I just can't stand weak pulls and would prefer a nail breaker to something too weak.

 

[TheFactor]

Thanks for all the replies on the pulls, everybody.
Seems the most common number being tossed around is a 6.
That probably means it's at least a 5 on my scale, which would be just perfect.


Yes, as long as they aren't a 4 or lower I'm all good.
I had to send a couple of Lionsteel Barlows down the road for weaker pulls.
I just can't stand weak pulls and would prefer a nail breaker to something too weak.

Agreed

 

[ArchVV]

Haven't heard anything about the pulls yet...

The pull on mine is around a 6-7. Very crisp stops. The back spring lines up nicely with blade when open. Very nice knife.

This is about what I'm feeling on mine

 

[Half/Stop]

Mine is...strange.

I wanted some interesting character, with a little texture, maybe some areas of both light and dark. It certainly is all that! I just wasn't expecting such clearly defined stripes and it surprised me when I first opened the box. I think I like it.

It may be a little strange but It does have all the qualities you mentioned. I think it’s very unique and definitely a keeper!

Mine’s dark. I like it!

I think the etch turned out really nice.

Thanks again, Mike, for making this happen this year! knifeswapper

That’s the darkest one I’ve seen posted so far Barrett! I like it my friend! I’m pulling for them Hawgs tonight!

These are really impressive. The polished spine is a nice touch.

Very nice texture and coloring! Congratulations on that one!

 

[hornetguy]

Two totally different examples! Both are very nice! Excellent action on each one. I’m no expert by any means, because I have never found one that I thought was too tough to open. I’m going to say these are a 6. Thanks Mike! Thanks BladeForums!

You and I must be on the same knifeswapper wavelength... I ended up with a blonde and a brunette, as well.. I'm tickled to death! And grateful as all get-out for Mike, and his willingness to step up and ramrod (no pun intended) this through...

 

[joeradza]

I've never owned a ram's horn knife until this one. From what I've seen it's a lot like stag. There are no bad ones just some are a little better than others. I can't wait for mine to arrive.

 

[HOMER GRIFIN]

Mine’s dark. I like it!

I think the etch turned out really nice.

Thanks again, Mike, for making this happen this year! knifeswapper

 

[SVTFreak]

Rams horn is growing on me.

 

[btb01]

That’s the darkest one I’ve seen posted so far Barrett! I like it my friend! I’m pulling for them Hawgs tonight!

Thanks, Ron. I’m happy with it! Looks like you got a good pair yourself.

This one’s not looking too good for Arkansas.