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Not really moaning though, I like the 4max and obviously!!! the Talwar! 

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Sadly yes, and I can see 8Cr13MoV on one of the folders and 4034 on other one, it's also questionable what steel is going to be used on other ficed blades...
at the other hand Kyoto fixed blades look awesome...
I agree! I've been agitating for one for years. Unfortunately it doesn't look like it's XL.Thank you
Spear point voyager, about time
Yeah I don't care about steel either. Design is what's important to me.I think the oyabun looks sick, like a cold steel version of a kwaiken. Hopefully it is as least a 4" blade, I'm guessing so since the fixed blade oyabun was the big brother of the kobun. Liner lock doesn't bother me a bit, cold steel puts a ton of energy into creating strong locks that they test rigorously before they release them. Plus I don't think lynn would put his name on it if it was a so so lock.
Also pumped about the drop point voyager xl, counter point 1, talwar xl, double edged leatherneck mini stabber, Kyoto 2 and 4 max. I couldn't care less about the steels. I have a crkt in 4116 that I have been using relentlessly at work and I really like it. Edge retention is actually way better than I expected and a couple swipes on a fine ceramic rod brings it up to hair popping.
My bet for the AD-15 Lite is aluminum liners, like the Voyagers have, under the Griv-Ex. Can't imagine much of a weight difference, but that plus AUS10 seems like it'd account for a price difference.
Whatever the case, I'm glad they didn't go with 8Cr13MoV like they did in 2020's SR1 Lite.Barring that steel downgrade, I'd have an SR1 Lite to go with my 4-Max Scout (which is an awesome, awesome knife).
Excited to see that the XL Hold Out seems to be coming back, although the steel isn't visible. And I'm fascinated to see the street price on the S35VN 4-Max; that could be a killer package if it's well-priced.
I dream that someday they'll convert the Ti-Lite to the Tri-Ad lock. I can't abide the lock as it stands, but I love the form factor -- and the XL kris blade is awesome.![]()
I absolutely trust it and say if you like the form factor of the ti lite then get one.
I dunno I am no to impressed so far. I hope there is more and not just this. Nothing caught my eye. I think the handles on the new recon folders are messed up. I like the Range Boss.
Is the Talwar that good? Everone is pretty excited about it. Is it that good in the field?
I dream that someday they'll convert the Ti-Lite to the Tri-Ad lock. I can't abide the lock as it stands, but I love the form factor -- and the XL kris blade is awesome.![]()
The large Luzon is my favorite knife. I just got another one in case anything happens to the first one. I just love it.
I agree! I've been agitating for one for years. Unfortunately it doesn't look like it's XL.
Not sure they could fit the TriAd lock into such a slim handle, especially with how far the blade fits into the handle when closed.
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I agree! I've been agitating for one for years. Unfortunately it doesn't look like it's XL.
Good news for you, I also saw a pic if the XL voyager in drop pointI agree! I've been agitating for one for years. Unfortunately it doesn't look like it's XL.
I think the triad tilite is totally doable, just need to move the pivot down a bit more so that the top of the handle(in horizontal view) has more space to fit the triad lock. But yes, that would mean more exposed blade so it’s not gonna look as elegant as the linerlock closed since you need those space for the lock.Yes, but look how much of the blade is exposed when closed compared to the Ti Lite, in order to fit the lock. That's what the Ti Lite would end up looking like if they changed it, which to me pretty much defeats the purpose.
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