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Also, it doesn't look like a Tilt, it looks like a Shirogorov 111.
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that abrupt corner in the middle of the handle just doesn't make sense to me, just like on the Tilt too. seems like a hot spot waiting to happen.
I understand most people these days don't do extended power cutting, but it still makes no sense for me, and seems limiting on your hand placement.
Never having handled either, I could very well be wrong.
I understand most people these days don't do extended power cutting, but it still makes no sense for me, and seems limiting on your hand placement.
Never having handled either, I could very well be wrong.
I like the design and I was quite impressed by the flipping action in that Jim Skelton's vid. The price is very, VERY reasonable for such a midtech in my oppinion and the length is the upper limit of what I'm looking for. I pre-ordered it a few days ago and I just can't wait ! Don't you know Jason's approximate delivery times ?
After carrying it now for over 2 months, I can honestly say that the shape is very comfortable in the hand. It *is* a very large knife, so one must take that into consideration, but the shape of the handle is really quite nice.
As to the concern about the flipper popping the blade open in the pocket, I don't see how. It carries like any other tip-up carry flipper. Just like a Bodega or a Hinderer. This is why Jason made my Silent Soldier Flipper with the first tip-up carry clip... I hate tip-down carry... with the tip-down carry clip there could be some concern.
I feel no hot spot at all from the clip, it is actually a low profile clip, but that doesn't matter because as I noted in my video... the clip will be a different design on the production pieces.
As to the concern about the flipper popping the blade open in the pocket, I don't see how. It carries like any other tip-up carry flipper. Just like a Bodega or a Hinderer. This is why Jason made my Silent Soldier Flipper with the first tip-up carry clip... I hate tip-down carry... with the tip-down carry clip there could be some concern.
I feel no hot spot at all from the clip, it is actually a low profile clip, but that doesn't matter because as I noted in my video... the clip will be a different design on the production pieces.
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Jskelton, I saw your vid on your YouTube channel. This thing is breathtaking. Thanks for making this my new obsession. I need one of these. Ugh!
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I didn't say the flipper actuator made the blade flip out on the SS folder. It made the whole knife push into the pocket area way more than it should. Again, Jason agreed with me it was a design flaw and it would be fixed in upcoming folders. Is it fixed? Does the actuator rest up top and outside of the pocket or is it hidden and pushing against the jean pocket seam??? That SS folder was nice, but worthless in pocket IMO.
Otherwise that thing looks sick!
I loved the SS folder other than the carrying issue too...
Edit: saw your video Jim, and your ss is reversed so the flipper actuator is on the inside of the pocket. YAY. Must mean the DF is also?? sweet!
Otherwise that thing looks sick!
I loved the SS folder other than the carrying issue too...Edit: saw your video Jim, and your ss is reversed so the flipper actuator is on the inside of the pocket. YAY. Must mean the DF is also?? sweet!
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