Camillus Heat seems to be well worth $50!

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I am just about a shaven hair away from ordering a Heat. I have read a few comments and opinions on it and it certainly seems well worth 50 bucks. I would really like a RSK, Benchmade or Al Mar S.E.R.E. 2000 but right now dropping a 120+ bucks is not doable, actually I really should'nt be spending 50but damn I want a new knife and a higher quality knife at that. For 50 bucks the Heat seems to be the way to go, would a RSK or Al Mar at well over twice the price be that much better??

Metro....
 
You'll enjoy that knife... a lot.

I EDC'd it for a while, but it's a little thick and clunky and the clip always got caught on things. It still sees almost daily use around the house for cutting food, and as a bad-ass letter opener.

The blade shape is nearly perfect and the handle design is great, but what else would you expect from Darrell Ralph? It locks up solid as a rock and Camillus' AUS8 seems to be heat treated better than most.

The pouch that comes with it is kinda silly and not fitted to the knife, so I don't really know what the point of it was. But the little torx key was a nice addition.

For 50 bucks the Heat seems to be the way to go, would a RSK or Al Mar at well over twice the price be that much better??
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It would depend on your uses. I think the Heat would stand up pretty well to some moderately heavy duty cutting. The lock is pretty solid, so I think it would be ok. Where it may not be as good is in the edge holding. But, it's an easy knife to sharpen. So you get trade offs here and there in all knives. There will always be better knives out there. Better doesn't always mean more expensive though. There will always be knives that are better suited to certain tasks than others. For medium duty EDC, the Heat is a fine choice.

I'd say the Heat and Ka-Bar Dozier knives are probably the best value on the market right now (at least in terms of tacticals). It's a great knife.
 
The Heat is a great knife and well worth the money. I just wish they made one with a blade that was 0.5 - 1.0 inches longer.

It's a good one to carry in on your "weak" side as it's really easy to open quickly (obviously) even with your non-dominant hand.
 
A well designed, tough, QUICK to open, solid knife for the money. I've yet to find a better quility knife for under $50. Ralph designs are AWESOME !! Great job Camillus !!
 
I have had mine for about 5 months now. GREAT KNIFE!!!! Doesn't hold an edge all that great, but very easy to put one back on. I carry a small carbide sharpener with me all the time, so I am always maintaining the edge. The knife is a must have.
 
one of Darryl's fold-over pocket clips.

I fitted a clip I had around to my heat and the change in carry is like night and day.

I don't like a knife that sticks out too much and with the new clip now one even notices my new Heat.

FWIW, the clips are available from knifekits dot com

Just my 0.02
 
pageophile said:
I don't like a knife that sticks out too much and with the new clip now one even notices my new Heat.
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ooooh... I gotta check that out. I'd carry that knife more if it rode a little lower.
 
Well the knife came in the mail Saturday but the wife must have been a little miffed about it and I did'nt see it till this morning!! I really like this knife! Very quick opening, almost like an automatic. Just a little pull of the lever and BAM!! It snaps open solid. Sharper than H E double hockey sticks. I was a little unsure of the handle material before I got it but I like it, possbly better than G-10. I'm no knife expert but I'd have to say this thing is one of the best buys out there at under 50 bucks.
 
Metro said:
I was a little unsure of the handle material before I got it but I like it, possbly better than G-10. I'm no knife expert but I'd have to say this thing is one of the best buys out there at under 50 bucks.
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The handle is zytel or something very similiar. I like it too, a little better than Spyderco's FRN, but not as much as G-10. It's insanely durable, my Heat has taken a few bad falls and is no worse for wear.

It's the best AO I've handled. One of only two AO's that I own as well. I'm no fan of assisted opening and really didn't care for it much after being VERY disappointed by the SOG Flash II, but the Heat is a lot of fun.
 
I have litterally beat the snot outa one for a bit over a year... I think it hard to beat for the money.I almost always have it and a sebenza on me... I have given several away to friends and they like em too. I don't feel so bad beatin on it compared to my sebenza although my sebbie did the same work for several years before the heat came along and still looks great.
 
Thanks to all for the great words.
The heat has been a great knife for Camillus.
We have several new items in the hopper that will be of high quality.
Keep your eyes peeled.
 
Where's the best online retailer to purchase this knife from? I'm looking to order one as a gift.. and might just have to get one for myself. Thanks for any info.
 
Just ordered one :D

Got it from New Graham.

Some places got it cheaper, but charge more shipping.
 
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