I've had mine for a couple of weeks now and I must say I'm loving this knife/tool as each day passes! It's a near perfect EDC for me. I'm already thinking of getting another one and have it modified and start a collection of sorts!
Chad, this design friggin' rocks!!!!!!
I'm thinking more along the lines of Gen. 2 version rather than a "Super" M-Type. If this concept merits further exploration and viability, here are my humble inputs. I really don't know how much they affect the price point but hopefully not too much -
1. A larger, beefier pivot (as with the Striders). A hard-use tool like this is gonna need a strong pivot since this is a high stress point area.
2. Additional jimping on the "grip points" of the handle itself.
3. No top swedge. Increases it's "tool" attributes.
4. Various G10 handle color offerings. Tan, OD/FG, Blaze Orange, etc.
5. More "rounded" thumbstuds, like on the Direkt. Less obtrusive to cutting and resharpening. Gentler also on bare thumbs. :thumbup:
6. A "Rescue" version with a wharncliffe blade in Yellow G10 handles? (Just thinking out loud
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7. Blade steel isn't really an issue for me as long as it's HT'd properly and gives a decent edge which 440C does. This is a "working" tool afterall. No Ti on lock as well. All of these features can help prevent a sharp price increase.
How 'bout it guys? Could you please make the ONE for me?
