- Joined
- Jun 1, 2008
- Messages
- 184
I ordered this Monday afternoon from AG Russell with standard shipping and it is already here. Thanks AG!
Ok, first off it is small...very small. You get a one finger grip which is surprisingly secure. I would not want to use it for hours on end for hard tasks, but the convenience of its size and secure grip means it can always be with you when you cant have a larger knife.
AGR site lists it as 12C27 steel, 2-1/8" blade and 1/8" thick. OAL 3-3/4".
Grinds are pretty well done...no glaring flaws. Handles are perfectly flush with the tang.
Pretty sharp out of the box...would not shave but cuts cardboard pretty well.
The sheath - Putting the knife in was ok...getting it out? Not a chance, it was
in for the long haul...I pulled, tugged, jerked and cussed it all while the knife
remained stuck in the sheath. I attached the ballchain and held it while giving
the knife a mighty jerk...it stayed and the chain broke...fortunately I have
plenty of para-cord which is more comfy anyways.
Ok, finally got the knife out...I ended up heating the opening of the sheath up
and stuck the knife in while twisting a bit...now it holds very secure and requires a light tug to get it out...perfect.
Overall it seems the Chinese are getting pretty good at this knife making stuff. I am looking forward to really getting after it this weekend.
Ok, first off it is small...very small. You get a one finger grip which is surprisingly secure. I would not want to use it for hours on end for hard tasks, but the convenience of its size and secure grip means it can always be with you when you cant have a larger knife.
AGR site lists it as 12C27 steel, 2-1/8" blade and 1/8" thick. OAL 3-3/4".
Grinds are pretty well done...no glaring flaws. Handles are perfectly flush with the tang.
Pretty sharp out of the box...would not shave but cuts cardboard pretty well.
The sheath - Putting the knife in was ok...getting it out? Not a chance, it was
in for the long haul...I pulled, tugged, jerked and cussed it all while the knife
remained stuck in the sheath. I attached the ballchain and held it while giving
the knife a mighty jerk...it stayed and the chain broke...fortunately I have
plenty of para-cord which is more comfy anyways.
Ok, finally got the knife out...I ended up heating the opening of the sheath up
and stuck the knife in while twisting a bit...now it holds very secure and requires a light tug to get it out...perfect.
Overall it seems the Chinese are getting pretty good at this knife making stuff. I am looking forward to really getting after it this weekend.
:thumbup: