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First off, I'm not much of a writer so please excuse the quality of this review. I recieved my Duncan Whiplash a little over a week ago at the SOS show and I have carried it constantly since then. Here are a few of my observations.
Specs-Blade length is apx 3.5" long. Overall length is apx 8". Scale material is black linen micarta. Blade material is Ats-34/Stellite.
Liners are titanium and very thick
. I could'nt find my mic to measure but the thickness should please those people who wish for thick liners. The back is open with 7 titanium spaces. Bolsters are bead blasted titanium. Dual thumbstuds and a titanium clip mounted for tip-up carry round out the specs.
Fit & Finish-Excellent! The grind plunges match perfectly. The blade has a smooth even bead blast finish. Liners have been polished to a nice shine. Fit between the dovetailed bolsters and the micarta scales is tight. Opening is super smooth and fast thanks to Brad's use of sealed bearings. Once you get past the detent, the blade glides open and locks with a satisfying click. I detected ZERO blade play when open. The micarta scales are contoured for an excellent grip.
Performance. Cutting abilty of knives can be very subjective so I will just tell you what I cut with the knife and let you be the judge. I started with a thick cardboard shoebox. I made apx 35 cuts each about 8" in length. The recurve of the blade and thinness of the grind made easy work of this. Afterwards the knife still popped arm hairs. During the week I used the knife for general chores such as opening boxes, cutting up food, cutting some nylon rope etc... with no trouble and still hair popping sharp. I decided to try something that had caused edge chipping in a factory ats-34 blade, cutting extension cords. I made 3 cuts in an average size cord from an old lamp. There was no evidence of chipping or rolling of the edge. The blade would still shave hair albet not as easily as it had before.
Overall Impressions- I am very happy with the Whiplash. It rides low in my pocket, has a slim profile and is very quick in opening. Workmanship is top notch. Brad is very customer oriented. I went by his table on thursday and noticed that he didnt have a folder with my fav black linen micarta scales. Brad said no problem. Pick out the one you want and I will put black linen on it. I came back saturday and the knife was waiting for me. Very cool. Thanks Brad.
I would have to say if somebody was in the market for a medium sized tactical style folder, the should definetly give Brad's knives a look.
Sorry bout the pic. For some reason it turned out huge so i removed it.
Specs-Blade length is apx 3.5" long. Overall length is apx 8". Scale material is black linen micarta. Blade material is Ats-34/Stellite.
Liners are titanium and very thick
. I could'nt find my mic to measure but the thickness should please those people who wish for thick liners. The back is open with 7 titanium spaces. Bolsters are bead blasted titanium. Dual thumbstuds and a titanium clip mounted for tip-up carry round out the specs.Fit & Finish-Excellent! The grind plunges match perfectly. The blade has a smooth even bead blast finish. Liners have been polished to a nice shine. Fit between the dovetailed bolsters and the micarta scales is tight. Opening is super smooth and fast thanks to Brad's use of sealed bearings. Once you get past the detent, the blade glides open and locks with a satisfying click. I detected ZERO blade play when open. The micarta scales are contoured for an excellent grip.
Performance. Cutting abilty of knives can be very subjective so I will just tell you what I cut with the knife and let you be the judge. I started with a thick cardboard shoebox. I made apx 35 cuts each about 8" in length. The recurve of the blade and thinness of the grind made easy work of this. Afterwards the knife still popped arm hairs. During the week I used the knife for general chores such as opening boxes, cutting up food, cutting some nylon rope etc... with no trouble and still hair popping sharp. I decided to try something that had caused edge chipping in a factory ats-34 blade, cutting extension cords. I made 3 cuts in an average size cord from an old lamp. There was no evidence of chipping or rolling of the edge. The blade would still shave hair albet not as easily as it had before.
Overall Impressions- I am very happy with the Whiplash. It rides low in my pocket, has a slim profile and is very quick in opening. Workmanship is top notch. Brad is very customer oriented. I went by his table on thursday and noticed that he didnt have a folder with my fav black linen micarta scales. Brad said no problem. Pick out the one you want and I will put black linen on it. I came back saturday and the knife was waiting for me. Very cool.
Thanks Brad.I would have to say if somebody was in the market for a medium sized tactical style folder, the should definetly give Brad's knives a look.
Sorry bout the pic. For some reason it turned out huge so i removed it.
