Centofante 3

[RemyKaze]

Just bought one of these guys after doing some research and asking around GenDisc about modern folders that qualify as slicers. Fantastic knife! It really does an awesome job of cutting, which a knife is originally intended for of course. The little embedded Spyderco emblem is a little "meh", but everything else is pretty darn nice. I also had the chance to handle a PM2 and a Benchmade Osborne 940, which are on my list, as well as the Kershaw Echelon. However, as far as slicing ability goes, the Centofante is exactly what I was searching for. There is very little difference between its cutting ability and that of say a SAK, or a SS Opinel, both slimmer knives. I'm quite pleased. Just thought I'd let you guys that don't have one know, as to me it's one of the best slicers out there that is one-handed opening and also has a pocket clip.

 

[NinjaRyder0920]

This is a great knife! Carried one for a little while, sold it, then got my hands on a BNIB centofante 4 (same knife but with a wharncliff blade). Unfortunately that knife is for sale as I type (money must go to other areas atm), but this Spyderco model is one of my favorites. Extremely light with a thin, sharp blade. Easy to manipulate and quite the slicer. It is slightly bigger than a delica, and just a bit smaller than the endura, falling into a great edc size. I also think that the sculptured frn handles with the palladium bug inlay gives it a nice classy look, making it work to carry with a suit on nicer occasions.

 

[RemyKaze]

I agree. I actually had my mind set on either that or a Chaparral, but had handled neither. Lo and behold, I wandered into the local shop and it was just hanging out on an upper shelf, practically hidden from view. Now that I've got my hands on a Spyderco, I may just have to buy a few more!

 

[sogflash]

one thing people should notice before getting either the centofante 3 or 4 is that they use rivets instead of screws.

 

[RemyKaze]

one thing people should notice before getting either the centofante 3 or 4 is that they use rivets instead of screws.

True, true. I've never had to take a knife apart though, provided it is built well. Unfortunately I do like to tinker with my belongings, so I foresee a customizable knife in the future.