Carson tech boiling aka real steel megladon. Anyone?

[PURPLEDC]

I did a forum search but i am getting nothing but kit carson and microtech as well as protech hits. Anyone got the carson lab boiling? It also is sold under the realsteel name as a megladon. I ordered one as i am intrigued by the supposed completely sealed bearing system. The handl is gonna look horrible after a week of carry i know. Jist curious if anyone has seen one up close and what you thought.

 

[The Aflac Duck]

I have one on order with blade store. Its been in Russia for like 2 or 3 months, I think it may have gotten lost. The guys over at blade store have been really helpful though, I don't blame them for it going missing.

Hopefully I'll get one soon and can give you a review:thumbup:

 

[PURPLEDC]

LOL, thats where I just picked up mine. Cant wait to check it out.

 

[The Aflac Duck]

Hah, they're pretty cool. They'll help you out of it goes missing, they offered to refund my money, but I told them I still want the knife lol. I hope you get yours! Mine went missing when it left customs in Russia.

 

[PURPLEDC]

Hah, they're pretty cool. They'll help you out of it goes missing, they offered to refund my money, but I told them I still want the knife lol. I hope you get yours! Mine went missing when it left customs in Russia.

Thats sucks. Did you pay for the expedited shipping? I never pop for that. Sometimes it takes a month to get my crap but I have other knives.

 

[The Aflac Duck]

The good folks at blade store came through, or should I say, the Russian post came through

This knife is great, it came with some snail trails on the handle here and there, but those will accumulate quickly anyways. This thing flips! The detent is just right, and takes a small amount of pressure to break free. The detent is not weak though. The blade falls closed effortlessly, very much like the Daboia imo, and the ceramic detent looks exactly the same as the Daboia...hmmmm The only thing I would have liked to see added to the flipping action, is some jimping on the flipper tab, but it still flips just fine.

The caged bearing system is no gimmick, it's really there, and it is completely sealed, almost resembling a skateboard bearing. Pretty cool! That dosent attribute to this knives "smoothness" though... The lockbar has the right balance of pressure to allow the blade to fall shut by gravity only, but it remains very secure in the locked position. I can push very hard on the lockbar, and the lockup hardly moves, also it doesn't develop lockstick like many other framelocks do, the insert seems to be properly hardened and is in sync with the blade tang very well. The "puzzle-piece" look of the lockbar also acts as a "lockbar stabilizer", keeping the lock from moving from edge-to-spine, the over-travel stop is incorporated into the steel insert like ZT has been doing.

The leather pouch it came with is grade A, it's very, very, nice. I was extremely surprised at the pouches quality alone It came with a leather lanyard as well, which I tied around one of the standoffs.

Overall, it's worth the $200 price tag. I think you'll like it:thumbup:

 

[PURPLEDC]

Thanks a lot man. I have now gone from aprehensive to full on excited. I recently sold my grail for a reason that imploded so i was holding out hope that this might sooth that wound. Doesnt look like i will be disappointed. Thanks again for the update!

 

[Czechmate]

That's a nice looking knife for the money. :thumbup:

 

[The Aflac Duck]

No problem!

Despite the small cosmetic flaws I pointed out, it's a very functional knife. Very good ergonomics too. I'm not sure if the snail trails were from the factory, or from shipping though. The packaging I'd give a grade C, it wasn't even in a box. Just wrapped in Russian grocery bags and stuffed in a thick plastic envelope. I can't help but laugh at the shipping service, but hey, it's here...lol!

 

[PURPLEDC]

No problem!

Despite the small cosmetic flaws I pointed out, it's a very functional knife. Very good ergonomics too. I'm not sure if the snail trails were from the factory, or from shipping though. The packaging I'd give a grade C, it wasn't even in a box. Just wrapped in Russian grocery bags and stuffed in a thick plastic envelope. I can't help but laugh at the shipping service, but hey, it's here...lol!

It looks like they blasted it similar to how CRK does it with a rougher finish. Would you say that is accurate? A couple months ago that would have bugged me but since really getting sick of my pickiness that would actually be welcome as it will force me to use and carry a knife that is going to show its scars.

 

[The Aflac Duck]

It looks like they blasted it similar to how CRK does it with a rougher finish. Would you say that is accurate? A couple months ago that would have bugged me but since really getting sick of my pickiness that would actually be welcome as it will force me to use and carry a knife that is going to show its scars.

It's hard to say, but I find it very similar to CRK's finish.

In this picture, the Zaan looks slightly more "rough/darker". The Sebenza looks very light, but it's been used more than any knife I have, so the finish is wearing away. I'd say the Carson is slightly less rough and uniform.

 

[The Aflac Duck]

I'm pretty impressed by this knife! I decided to make a quick video to show everyone how smooth these things are. I compare it to an André Thorburn, a ZT's 0452, and an 0454. I show how the lock is very well made too, notice how the ZT gets stuck (and locks up as like 80%) and the Carson is perfectly fine. The funny thing is, the Carson is the cheapest knife in the video

Good things can come from China!

I apologize for 240p, I recorded in HD, but Utoob won't let me upload in HD

[video=youtube_share;YuOEWa6G1N8]http://youtu.be/YuOEWa6G1N8[/video]

 

[PURPLEDC]

Ruh roh reorge. Can you take a look at the lockbar and how it interfaces with the tang of the blade on the Carson? the reason I ask is it looks like the lockbar insert is actually shorter than the lockbar. If so then It looks like it actually CANT move over like on the other knives. I have seen some other knives from china like this and while its a neat idea in theory if the lock does wear over time it may create issues with lock rock since it physically cant travel over gradually over time. Hope im wrong because the knife looks amazing.

 

[The Aflac Duck]

Yes, it is shorter. However, the lock doesn't go over far enough to get close to the titanium lip, and that's when I push on it. There's plenty of room for play, and I kindof like this idea, granted that the lock stays secure like it is now. The ZT was more, and I can push the lockbar all the way over if I really try, and that was out of the box.

I get where you're coming from though, but I couldn't see the carsons lock moving for years, it's really well designed. If it became a problem, I'd take it to my bench grinder

 

[The Aflac Duck]

I should also mention, that in the video, I was pushing the carsons lock as hard as I possibly can, and the lip still wasn't touching. The ZT, I pushed hard, but not as hard as I can.

 

[PURPLEDC]

Yes, it is shorter. However, the lock doesn't go over far enough to get close to the titanium lip, and that's when I push on it. There's plenty of room for play, and I kindof like this idea, granted that the lock stays secure like it is now. The ZT was more, and I can push the lockbar all the way over if I really try, and that was out of the box.

I get where you're coming from though, but I couldn't see the carsons lock moving for years, it's really well designed. If it became a problem, I'd take it to my bench grinder

Well in that case I am not so worried. I rarely see knives WITHOUT a lockbar insert wearing enough to actually need one. I shall not pass judgment until I get mine. Let us know please if that does end up becoming an issue for you. And thanks again.

 

[The Aflac Duck]

No problem, make sure you let us know how yours compares when you get it in 3 months

 

[PURPLEDC]

No problem, make sure you let us know how yours compares when you get it in 3 months

LOL, Im holding out hope that it wont take that long. I never pay for expedited shipping. I think the longest I ever waited for a knife was from china and it took 6 weeks. And that was only because they took 2 weeks to actually ship the stupid thing, lol.

 

[PURPLEDC]

This is gonna really get you going bluesbender. Mine is in NY and will be here by monday.

 

[Czechmate]

Ruh roh reorge. Can you take a look at the lockbar and how it interfaces with the tang of the blade on the Carson? the reason I ask is it looks like the lockbar insert is actually shorter than the lockbar. If so then It looks like it actually CANT move over like on the other knives. I have seen some other knives from china like this and while its a neat idea in theory if the lock does wear over time it may create issues with lock rock since it physically cant travel over gradually over time. Hope im wrong because the knife looks amazing.

The Benchmade MPR has the same feature on the lock bar; kinda wacky if you ask me. I had three of em though with no issues so... :thumbup: