Blue Paperstone Vantage Select, 345BLS

[oregon]

A few pics of the new liner-lock blue Paperstone Vantage Select, 345, for your amusement (3.99 ounces, 7 5/8" overall, scales have the look of unpolished Lapis Lazuli blue):

A good looking folder. The unground parts of the blade are stone washed (as is the removable pocket clip) and contrast nicely to the ground parts. The machined grooves and contours of the Lapis-colored scales are cool.

The pivot is adjustable.

I'm a righty and I can easily open the blade with the thumb hole. The flipper, which makes a great blockage when open to keep your fingers off the cutting edge, begs a wrist flick to solidly and completely open the evenly ground and toothy-sharp blade. I get a confidently solid lockup via flicking or thumbing the blade. It is not too hard to unlock the liner. I think that I see PB washers on both sides of the blade @ the pivot.

The dual steel liners make this a solid piece of work. You know when it is in your hand. This is a useful tool.

 

[postfallsidaho]

Nice pics! I should look into that model! Thanks for the review!

 

[oregon]

Thank you for the kind words pfi. It is my pleasure.

Should I mangle the pocket clip, which does happen to me, I can remove it, fix it or replace it.

The Lapis-like Paperstone makes me feel rich owning this folder.

 

[postfallsidaho]

Thank you for the kind words pfi. It is my pleasure.

Should I mangle the pocket clip, which does happen to me, I can remove it, fix it or replace it.

The Lapis-like Paperstone makes me feel rich owning this folder.

I have a bunch of other Vantages, but no paperstone! How did that happen
I really like that blue, its tasteful, and you don't see it everyday.

Thanks again for sharing the great pictures!!

 

[DarkSlide]

Looks really nice! Thanks for all of the photos.

I have the 347 Pro, and I'm going to add one of these to my shopping list.

 

[Flatlander1963]

Not too sure about all these paperstone handles