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Ok I have been running mine for 4 days pretty hard and here is what I have observed.
Cutting: It cuts very well the re-curve blade eats up anything you put in front of it. The tip is sharp enough to poke a hole in stuff, I know that sounds simple but some knives have so much belly they lose the tip. The curve is just right to really dig when cutting heavy cardboard, which is most of what I cut in a day and with the christmas season here we are moving a ton of inventory. It cut down about 45 large cardboard boxes today, and this was the lightest UPS day of the week. The handle is comfortable for a folder during extended cutting and the grip grooves are in the right places.
Re-Sharpening: N690Co sharpens back up about as easily as AUS-8 and holds better than 440c, I would venture to say that it is getting close to VG-10 with edge holding. I have yet to compare them head to head, but I was using a flat ground Delica last week and it compares similar to cuts before re-sharpening is needed. A rod or triangle type sharpener is required to work the edge on this thing, I do not really consider this a negative, but it needed noting. It is not very prone to chipping as I hit a staple and it sharpened out pretty quickly.
Carrying: If you like low-rider clips you will love this that is actually a little bit too low for me, but still easily accessible. I always liked how the Spyderco Military stuck up enough to access it quickly. The M1 is still plenty quick it just took a little bit of getting used to. It is thin, but still fills the hand. The titanium lockside is easy on pants and it feels very light while in the pocket. I carry mine in my right front pocket and I can easily get my hand on to access other things.
Deploying/ Defensive use: It opens super fast and super smooth, the studs are easy to find, there is no blade play at all, and it locks up very well. Inertia openings are easily accomplished. It is comfortable forward/reverse and a little less but still do-able edge in with forward and reverse.
Overall I love the knife, it is my new primary carry. I wish it stuck up a little bit more in the pocket, but if thats the only issue I have with a knife then it's good to go. I plan to use the hell out of it. Now I am waiting to see what Combative Edge comes out with next, because I will buy it.
Cutting: It cuts very well the re-curve blade eats up anything you put in front of it. The tip is sharp enough to poke a hole in stuff, I know that sounds simple but some knives have so much belly they lose the tip. The curve is just right to really dig when cutting heavy cardboard, which is most of what I cut in a day and with the christmas season here we are moving a ton of inventory. It cut down about 45 large cardboard boxes today, and this was the lightest UPS day of the week. The handle is comfortable for a folder during extended cutting and the grip grooves are in the right places.
Re-Sharpening: N690Co sharpens back up about as easily as AUS-8 and holds better than 440c, I would venture to say that it is getting close to VG-10 with edge holding. I have yet to compare them head to head, but I was using a flat ground Delica last week and it compares similar to cuts before re-sharpening is needed. A rod or triangle type sharpener is required to work the edge on this thing, I do not really consider this a negative, but it needed noting. It is not very prone to chipping as I hit a staple and it sharpened out pretty quickly.
Carrying: If you like low-rider clips you will love this that is actually a little bit too low for me, but still easily accessible. I always liked how the Spyderco Military stuck up enough to access it quickly. The M1 is still plenty quick it just took a little bit of getting used to. It is thin, but still fills the hand. The titanium lockside is easy on pants and it feels very light while in the pocket. I carry mine in my right front pocket and I can easily get my hand on to access other things.
Deploying/ Defensive use: It opens super fast and super smooth, the studs are easy to find, there is no blade play at all, and it locks up very well. Inertia openings are easily accomplished. It is comfortable forward/reverse and a little less but still do-able edge in with forward and reverse.
Overall I love the knife, it is my new primary carry. I wish it stuck up a little bit more in the pocket, but if thats the only issue I have with a knife then it's good to go. I plan to use the hell out of it. Now I am waiting to see what Combative Edge comes out with next, because I will buy it.
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