Counterpoint I

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sean1999

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Opinions and thoughts from those who own one? I was thinking about getting a CounterPoint II a while back but now feel the larger CounterPoint I might be a better EDC overall. May eventually get both. Thanks in advance.
 
I had one for a while, but gave it away. Its a nice knife for the money, but I am not too fond of the grivory handles. If it was G10 and a touch thinner I would still have it. Its a quality piece though and it was the smoothest, easiest Tri-ad I have had so far (that might be knife specific and nothing to do with the design).
 
Just ordered one, got it for $31.99 shipped so I figured I'd give it a go (can't go wrong for the price, right?).

Like the looks of it, we'll see how it carries/performs.
 
jstrange said:
I had one for a while, but gave it away. Its a nice knife for the money, but I am not too fond of the grivory handles. If it was G10 and a touch thinner I would still have it. Its a quality piece though and it was the smoothest, easiest Tri-ad I have had so far (that might be knife specific and nothing to do with the design).
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Are the grivory handles slippery?
 
I wouldn't call them slick, as RevDevil says there is some traction there (not a lot though). With the texture and the holes its easy to hold on to. I just prefer G10 or Micarta for handle material. Even though I know it is plenty tough, the Grivory just feels cheap to me. Plus it has to be a lot thicker to have the same strength (or it least that appears to be the case).
 
jstrange said:
I wouldn't call them slick, as RevDevil says there is some traction there (not a lot though). With the texture and the holes its easy to hold on to. I just prefer G10 or Micarta for handle material. Even though I know it is plenty tough, the Grivory just feels cheap to me. Plus it has to be a lot thicker to have the same strength (or it least that appears to be the case).
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The grivory probably allows for a cheaper price point too. Like you said, I'm sure it's plenty tough. Thanks.
 
sean1999 said:
The grivory probably allows for a cheaper price point too. Like you said, I'm sure it's plenty tough. Thanks.
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Indeed. One thing is that this knife in particular would lend itself wonderfully to some handle material upgrades. I can see some Micarta or G10 on these. It would make it a nice and slim all arounder.
 
Don't let the Grivory keep you from trying one. Its a great all-around knife. The handle material is more a form over function argument in this case. Although a slimmer G10 model would be sweet ;)
 
I have the 4 inch version. I have carried mine quite a bit. It's pretty light in the pocket. I like it for last resort self defense. Not so much for everyday work.
For moderate cutting I prefer the med Voyager and the 3 inch Holdout.
Counterpoints and the 3 "plain edge holdout is on sale at a couple of the more popular BF approved online knife stores.
 
jstrange said:
Its a quality piece though and it was the smoothest, easiest Tri-ad I have had so far (that might be knife specific and nothing to do with the design).
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Think it's the design, just got mine today and it's the smoothest and easiest opening Tri-ad folder I've owned/handled too. Thumb flick w/no wrist, no problem! It's a keeper for sure:thumbup:
 
Rock solid feel, smooth action, locks up like a vault, unlocks easily. I love mine. As sh00ter mentioned, they can be had veeeery reasonably right now too, if you shop around a bit.
 
sh00ter01 said:
Think it's the design, just got mine today and it's the smoothest and easiest opening Tri-ad folder I've owned/handled too. Thumb flick w/no wrist, no problem! It's a keeper for sure:thumbup:
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Good to hear. I should have kept mine. Oh well, live and learn.
 
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