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interesting the layered yellow and black g10...and I guess 3d shaping to get the yellowjackets lines. looks better in person than pics. its quality but not so punch in the face as many pics seem to show. just a bit more muted in a good way.
handle is larger than blade. seems like more room for more blade. reminds me a little bit of a pm2 in setup of handle blade ratio. always wondered why designs are done this way....maybe necessity in engineering....not sure. I see no advantage on less blade and more handle....but too each their own.
liners are kinda high polished but not mirrored and cut out for weight reduction. it's a pretty thick and wide folder. sits in the pocket well for its size and shape. bevels came a just a slight tad more obtuse than golden made stuff. seems common in Taiwan made I've acquired. easy to get very sharp and not really an issue for sharpmaker touch ups at all....more of just noticing it than any issue.
compression lock isn't a free falling on mine. very stiff. can't shake it to close a bit and then close one handed. don't think it will become a free faller even with use. doesnt bother me just makes it a two handed closer.......I haven't played with the pivot to see what's possible on free fall and no blade play. as it is now solid lockup and no play in any direction.....the way I like folders.
all in all a very impressive knife for the price point.
now some pics......

handle is larger than blade. seems like more room for more blade. reminds me a little bit of a pm2 in setup of handle blade ratio. always wondered why designs are done this way....maybe necessity in engineering....not sure. I see no advantage on less blade and more handle....but too each their own.
liners are kinda high polished but not mirrored and cut out for weight reduction. it's a pretty thick and wide folder. sits in the pocket well for its size and shape. bevels came a just a slight tad more obtuse than golden made stuff. seems common in Taiwan made I've acquired. easy to get very sharp and not really an issue for sharpmaker touch ups at all....more of just noticing it than any issue.
compression lock isn't a free falling on mine. very stiff. can't shake it to close a bit and then close one handed. don't think it will become a free faller even with use. doesnt bother me just makes it a two handed closer.......I haven't played with the pivot to see what's possible on free fall and no blade play. as it is now solid lockup and no play in any direction.....the way I like folders.
all in all a very impressive knife for the price point.
now some pics......

