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Blackhawk Crucible Combo Edge Folder...Opinions?
- Thread starter Ravenfeeder
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Thought I would bring this one back to the top since I just placed an order for one! Been reading about these since June but wasn't sure I wanted such a "small" knife. After reading the review in Tactical Knives, and the reports here at Bladeforums, I decided to go ahead and get one. From what I've read and the pictures I've seen, the Crucible looks like it will be short, but STOUT, and I can go for that. I am curious since I can't seem to find this info, can anyone tell me the thickness of the blade, and liners? How about the weight of the knife? Thanks for any and all info I may get.
Well, I managed to handle one in passing only (I arrived at my friend's gear/gunstore at closing time) but that brief time I handled it makes it seem to be one promising "tactical" folder!
First, the spear point blade is plenty useful for any application you could think of, combat or otherwise.
Second, the ergo's are awesome! Just the right amount of retention for it's "fighting" usage without locking your hand uneccesarily. Also, for practical usage, because the fingers are slightly raised above the blade's cutting edge, in theory it seems to be a great slicer (though admittedly I'll have to use it extensively to verify this).
Lastly, and prob'ly the most important, THIS THING MADE ME A BELIEVER ON WHAT A WELL-MADE LINER LOCK SHOULD BE! I've never been fond of this particular lock-type ever since my old knife disengaged and gave me a tiny nick on my pinky! But think about it; ideally this should be THE lock to have for a fighting knife since it eliminates contact with the grip and possibly disengaging it. Easier said that done huh? But the design execution on the lock on this thing is BEAUTIFUL! The locking liner is flush with the body/scales and THICK enough that it took 2 hands to close! It's thats strong and secure!
My only gripe is that it could be just a tad longer, as in 3.5" cutting edge and slightly narrower in width, although I understand this width compensates for its relative shortness.
Sorta reminds me of an uncle of mine who could literally fix a TV, an old WWII jeep and house plumbing and everything else in between during the day AND still swing a sweet right hook on a Muai Thai guy's jaw in the evening! :thumbup:
First, the spear point blade is plenty useful for any application you could think of, combat or otherwise.
Second, the ergo's are awesome! Just the right amount of retention for it's "fighting" usage without locking your hand uneccesarily. Also, for practical usage, because the fingers are slightly raised above the blade's cutting edge, in theory it seems to be a great slicer (though admittedly I'll have to use it extensively to verify this).
Lastly, and prob'ly the most important, THIS THING MADE ME A BELIEVER ON WHAT A WELL-MADE LINER LOCK SHOULD BE! I've never been fond of this particular lock-type ever since my old knife disengaged and gave me a tiny nick on my pinky! But think about it; ideally this should be THE lock to have for a fighting knife since it eliminates contact with the grip and possibly disengaging it. Easier said that done huh? But the design execution on the lock on this thing is BEAUTIFUL! The locking liner is flush with the body/scales and THICK enough that it took 2 hands to close! It's thats strong and secure!
My only gripe is that it could be just a tad longer, as in 3.5" cutting edge and slightly narrower in width, although I understand this width compensates for its relative shortness.
Sorta reminds me of an uncle of mine who could literally fix a TV, an old WWII jeep and house plumbing and everything else in between during the day AND still swing a sweet right hook on a Muai Thai guy's jaw in the evening! :thumbup:
If you're you referring to the Manix, as I understand it, Spyderco's has indeed designed the lock with some degree of play. Althought I could be wrong but in the long run, this helps when the lock and the overall structure wears over time. I'd get both the knives if I had the money :thumbup: