Well after much anticipation my SW cutjack OD green frn showed up today. I must say holy shit. For 44.99 this thing is fantastic. I'm not much of a reviewer but I'll give you a layman's opinion.
Mind you my edc is a zt0562cf. For my purposes this is one of the best all around edcs or there. Stout, but fine enough to slice my tomatoes with. I just can't leave it at home. But this cutjack is highly impressive. If you dislike flippers well then it won't be for you, if you want to try a flipper then this is the one to get without breaking the bank.
Ergos are on par with my zt, any grip is comfortable, the clip providers no noticeable hot spots in my hand. Yes it doesn't lock into my fingers like the 562 but has a positive purchase non the less.
The frn texture is grippy without being overdone but the pattern leaves a little too be desired. Granted this knife won't wow people or win a beauty pageant but is functionally pleasing in its looks and lines.
The blade is d2 with a perfect even grind. Seems well shaped and suited for normal EDC task from cardboard to slicing up some food and beyond. Not a fan of all the branding on the blade but oh well. I especially enjoy the jimmping. It is spaced just perfect for your thumb and is great in its tactile feel. The thing that really impressed me is the slight upsweep of the spine where the jimmping is that really allows your finger to lock in on it. Great little attention to functional detail there. The choil is nice and subtle with no aggressive edges.
Now the action. Can't say I have ever messed with a frn flipper. Is it ZT or higher brand quality, no, let's remember this is a sub 50$ knife. Yet for its price it's better than, and here is some blasphemy, my Mantra and domino. Yes I said it. Hate on if you will but it is the truth. I have since sold those and while fine knives this thing is leaps above them in its action. Guess what it flips on......phosphor bronze washers. That's it. No ball bearings or other crazy inventions just good old PB washers. Hear me Spyderco( think advocate)? The detent is strong yet at no point over bearing. The blade flings out in any position and drops free when the lock is disengaged. You will have to break her in a little for everything to smooth out though. The flipper tab is unobtrusive and well shaped. No rough edges on mine. It came centered with a nice early lock up.
The pocket clip..Hmmmm. I'm still getting used to it. It's nothing fancy and serves it's purpose well but I think it will be a pocket destroyer. The knife is stupid light and you will hardly notice it's there. It carries well and is thin in your pocket so reaching for your keys or whatever your hands moves right past it. Oh and it is lefty friendly.
So that's my little review for a sub 50.00 knife.For that price you can have one hell of a cutting tool. Great flipping action, skeletonized liners, d2 steel, light and ergonomic for under fifty. Hell what's not to like. Will it knock my 562 out of my pocket, hell no, but it will find its way into my back pocket or my gym shorts. I feel Steel will made a game changer here. You get great materials for a unbeatable price. Hell look at the premium version with the G10 and m390steel and the price they are charging. I hope that this can make a small change in the industry and show that quality can be made at a reasonable price. But hey this little write up is just one knife users opinion. Hope this helps anyone one the fence about buying it. It's 45$ well spent..later
