Anyone have this knife in hand yet? If so what do you think about it? From the pics and the info given, it appears to have some massive steel liners at 2.5mm (.090") thick. Guess this sorta partially explains the weight of 7.9 ounces. If anyone has it, or Terry, if you know, what is the thickness of the blade? I would hope it to be at least 4mm.
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I just ordered one of these because it seems to share a lot of the features of my custom civilian Glimpse. I'll let you know what it feels like and how it compares to my custom Begg civilian Glimpse as soon as I get it. I have high hopes and my fingers are crossed.
Spooky, any word on the Field Marshall?
I'm seriously thinking about going ahead and pushing the button tomorrow, going to give myself a few hours to think about it and make sure I need it..........not want, but need, as I need all the knives I currently have!!
I'm seriously thinking about going ahead and pushing the button tomorrow, going to give myself a few hours to think about it and make sure I need it..........not want, but need, as I need all the knives I currently have!!
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Sorry for the delay in responding. I did get the Field Marshall and let's just say that if it had made the cut, I would have reviewed it on my YouTube channel. It is aesthetically pleasing in that the physical design elements that make Todd Begg knives so great are present. It is sleek, sexy, and ergonomic. So, the outward appearance is spot on. However, as often we find to be true in life, we can't judge a book by its cover. I found myself reflecting on that truth with this knife. There were some important inner negatives to me and I sent it back to my dealer for a refund.
Negatives: 1. There were a couple screws that were loose. 2. The lockup allowed for horizontal play which I couldn't even attempt to remedy because of the way the pivot is designed (the domed side needs to be stabilized in order to tighten it from the adjustment side but I had no way of stabilizing such a slick surface). 3. The lock release was really, really stiff. I am o.k. with a sticky lock as long as it eventually breaks free cleanly at some point, but a lock that bruises my thumb because disengaging it requires brute, consistent pressure throughout it's disengagement is just annoying. 4. The flipping/opening action requires a hearty wrist flick (not a slight wrist flick, but a meaningful, authoritative one). Even with lubrication and open/close play time that didn't change. That is annoying to me as well and such sluggishness goes against my philosophy of tactical flipper application. 5. Finally, it is heavy. Skeletonized liners would have gone far but would have added cost. The balance isn't bad but weight wise, this one will let you know it's there. Personally I don't mind a heavy folder, but many consider added weight a negative so I'm mentioning it in that light.
Positives: 1. Very pleasing aesthetically (exact profile repro of the real McCoy in the looks department). 2. Ergonomic (fits like a glove forward or reverse grip) 3. Decent factory edge 4. Decent finish, nice and even grinds.
Conclusion: For the price, there are better choices, but there isn't any other choice if you want the look of a Begg Field Marshall for less then $1200 or so. It was a buy and try for me but unfortunately it didn't meet my expectations in the end.
If you'd like to see what I expect out of a tactical knife (a Begg C.I.G. included), then please check out my YouTube channel because as negative as this review is, I think it to be fair and unbiased.
Negatives: 1. There were a couple screws that were loose. 2. The lockup allowed for horizontal play which I couldn't even attempt to remedy because of the way the pivot is designed (the domed side needs to be stabilized in order to tighten it from the adjustment side but I had no way of stabilizing such a slick surface). 3. The lock release was really, really stiff. I am o.k. with a sticky lock as long as it eventually breaks free cleanly at some point, but a lock that bruises my thumb because disengaging it requires brute, consistent pressure throughout it's disengagement is just annoying. 4. The flipping/opening action requires a hearty wrist flick (not a slight wrist flick, but a meaningful, authoritative one). Even with lubrication and open/close play time that didn't change. That is annoying to me as well and such sluggishness goes against my philosophy of tactical flipper application. 5. Finally, it is heavy. Skeletonized liners would have gone far but would have added cost. The balance isn't bad but weight wise, this one will let you know it's there. Personally I don't mind a heavy folder, but many consider added weight a negative so I'm mentioning it in that light.
Positives: 1. Very pleasing aesthetically (exact profile repro of the real McCoy in the looks department). 2. Ergonomic (fits like a glove forward or reverse grip) 3. Decent factory edge 4. Decent finish, nice and even grinds.
Conclusion: For the price, there are better choices, but there isn't any other choice if you want the look of a Begg Field Marshall for less then $1200 or so. It was a buy and try for me but unfortunately it didn't meet my expectations in the end.
If you'd like to see what I expect out of a tactical knife (a Begg C.I.G. included), then please check out my YouTube channel because as negative as this review is, I think it to be fair and unbiased.
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Terry,
i am interested in having a blade beadblasted to a satin finish. Or maybe i will have it stonewashed. Currently it is black. Do you know of anyone who provides these services?
Thanks,
Geoff Forbes
cyclin4life@gmail.com
i am interested in having a blade beadblasted to a satin finish. Or maybe i will have it stonewashed. Currently it is black. Do you know of anyone who provides these services?
Thanks,
Geoff Forbes
cyclin4life@gmail.com
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I do not know of anybody personally, but you can look here: http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/forumdisplay.php/870-The-Custom-Shop-Services-Offered
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Spooky Shogun,
Thanks for the review. I have heard of a few of them with the problems you mentioned, but not many. Mine operates smoothly, with very minimal blade play. You can always send it to me for repair or replacement.
Terry
Thanks for the review. I have heard of a few of them with the problems you mentioned, but not many. Mine operates smoothly, with very minimal blade play. You can always send it to me for repair or replacement.
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Sorry to hear about your Field Marshal man.
I just got mine today and I can't find one flaw in it ( except the weight..maybe)
Right out of the box the blade was perfectly centered and flipped open very easily, i mean with no wrist flick at all.The flipper reminds me of the JunkYard Dog as itiis very easy to access and glides open smoothly.Put your finger on top of the flipper and push down.If you put your finger in front of the flipper and pull back it won't fire and will
require wrist action.
Mine did have side to side blade play, but was easily fixed by tightening the pivot with the tool provided.The domed screw on the other side did not turn and impede tightening.
Also my lockbar was very easy to dis-engage.Overall its a great knife with terrrific fit and finish.
My thoughts are maybe you got one that shoulden't have passed QC??
Sorry to hear about your Field Marshal man.
I just got mine today and I can't find one flaw in it ( except the weight..maybe)
Right out of the box the blade was perfectly centered and flipped open very easily, i mean with no wrist flick at all.The flipper reminds me of the JunkYard Dog as itiis very easy to access and glides open smoothly.Put your finger on top of the flipper and push down.If you put your finger in front of the flipper and pull back it won't fire and will
require wrist action.
Mine did have side to side blade play, but was easily fixed by tightening the pivot with the tool provided.The domed screw on the other side did not turn and impede tightening.
Also my lockbar was very easy to dis-engage.Overall its a great knife with terrrific fit and finish.
My thoughts are maybe you got one that shoulden't have passed QC??
I started this post on 8/07/2011, and I still have not purchased this knife!
The more I've read about it and seen user photos of it, the more I want it. Right now I have three knives on order and after these arrive I'm just going to have to make myself order this knife!!
The more I've read about it and seen user photos of it, the more I want it. Right now I have three knives on order and after these arrive I'm just going to have to make myself order this knife!!- Joined
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One my favorite knives atm.
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Todds new shop in Petaluma ca is functionizing the Boker Field Marshalls,he is personly taking one at a time and installing IKBS so washers bye bye no blade play, he is also Jewel icing the pocket clip and giving it a proper tune,as well as Jewel icing the liners and the the teardrop around the pivot. Todd also gives the lock a proper tune all this adds up to a really kickass knife made by Boker designed by Todd and functionized by Todd to work perfectly. NICE!!!!! Who does that! He is charging 200 bucks to make it act respectable like his designs should. I know he saw the first Boker field marshalls hit his shop and said I can't give these to friends like this and thus the functionizing begins! his shop #707 242 1790 I know all this because I have one it's as close as someone can get to a field marshall feeling and looking like Todds work.
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Dont give up yet! Todds new shop in Petaluma ca is functionizing the Boker Field Marshalls,he is personly taking one at a time and installing IKBS so washers bye bye no blade play, he is also Jewel icing the pocket clip and giving it a proper tune,as well as Jewel icing the liners and the the teardrop around the pivot. Todd also gives the lock a proper tune all this adds up to a really kickass knife made by Boker designed by Todd and functionized by Todd to work perfectly. NICE!!!!! Who does that! He is charging 200 bucks to make it act respectable like his designs should. I know he saw the first Boker field marshalls hit his shop and said I can't give these to friends like this and thus the functionizing begins! his shop #707 242 1790 I know all this because I have one it's as close as someone can get to a field marshall feeling and looking like Todds work.
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really? Whats jewel icing ? Ive head it called jeweled "engine turning", How bout some pics ?
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Pulling this one up with the last response being nearly a year ago! Tonight I finally pulled the trigger on one of these knives and am anticipating it's arrival. Back this July I suffered a spinal stroke ( transverse myelitis) that not only left me in a wheelchair, but also neuropothy in both of my legs and in the tips of my fingers on my right hand. Unfortunately this has left me unable to open any of my knives that have thumbstuds, but not the ones that open via a flipper
. With this being the case I couldn't help but think of the Field Marshal as a knife I truly "needed"!
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I do have a question though. Does this knife come with pb washers, or teflon washers? I know this is a very weighty folder at 8.8 ounces, but being in a wheelchair (for the present anyway) I will not have any trouble carrying this folder. I currently carry a ZT0200KW that weighs ~1 ounce less than the FM and it is no problem at all.
So if there are any longtime users/carriers out there, by all means respond and give your thoughts about this knife.:thumbup:
, but not the ones that open via a flipper. With this being the case I couldn't help but think of the Field Marshal as a knife I truly "needed"!. I do have a question though. Does this knife come with pb washers, or teflon washers? I know this is a very weighty folder at 8.8 ounces, but being in a wheelchair (for the present anyway) I will not have any trouble carrying this folder. I currently carry a ZT0200KW that weighs ~1 ounce less than the FM and it is no problem at all.
So if there are any longtime users/carriers out there, by all means respond and give your thoughts about this knife.:thumbup:
Received my Field Marshal earlier today. In my opinion Boker knocked it out of the Park! The first thing I noticed was the very nice packaging the knife came in. It is thick gauge card board with foam insert that the knife fits into. Once I opened and removed the knife it struck me that it is a heavy piece of cutlery, feeling even heavier than my current edc a Zt0200. The fit and finish is spot on with everything we knifenuts look for in a new knife. For a sub $100 knife it is going to be hard to do any better than the Field Marshal.