EDCing an SR2a?

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Who here EDC's an SR2a?

I'm looking for a new folder. I don't care for the whole tactical thing and I like simplicity. I was "this" close to pulling the trigger on an SR2a a while back but decided not to. The 1 piece frame has really caught my attention lately.
 
I have an SR2 Ti that I carry on occasion. I just grab whatever knife floats my boat that particular day. The size is perfect for all realistic cutting tasks and it's a classy looking knife with great lines. I don't think you will regret an SR2 for daily use.
 
I recently purchased an sr2a. Have carried it a couple times so far. Size for me is absolutely ideal. I wear a L glove just to give you an idea. It's a gorgeous blade in just about every way. My only complaint is that the aluminum handle can seem slippery at times depending on the amount of moisture on your hands. I find that when my hands are very dry the knife feels the slickest. Got the red one BTW...love the color!
 
I'm leaning towards the black or the green myself.

How do you guys like the steel? What could you compare it to performance wise?
 
bluemetalchurch said:
I'm leaning towards the black or the green myself.

How do you guys like the steel? What could you compare it to performance wise?
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I carry my orange SR-2A and SR-2 Ti at times. Sleipner is like a tougher D2 but easier to sharpen. It can get stained if you're around saltwater, sweat, etc. That happened to my orange one since it gets used more.
 
I really like the sr2a and the sleipner. It will get some patina and marks. The blade on them is pretty thick, so for me, it is though to evaluate performance. It is a good edc size, so I find it in my pocket more than any other. In use, I can't tell the difference between sleipner and d2.
 
The SR-2A is well-built, has appropriate size for an EDC blade, due to the use of aluminium is significantly lighter than its titanium brother but has some sort of "luxury feeling" as well. It sits well in your pocket, the blade length is useful especially if the knife should serve as EDC knife in a city environment.

But... yes, the aluminium handle can really be slippery. The RotoBlock had sharp edges that bit me in my hand when cutting something tougher than food.

And... the blade is really thick for a knife of this size, especially behind the edge (more than 0.60 mm, approx. 0.24 inch). So without proper sharpening (and I would even recommend reprofiling the whole grind) do not expect satisfying performance. Of course the blade is stout and can withstand hard beating but I don´t believe that this is the primary intended use for a folding knife with a 3-inch blade... So, if you expect great cutting abilities from your EDC knife, prepare for good amount of sharpening or look for another knife (f.e. BM Mini Barrage 586 - tough, great steel, slicer grind). Just my 2 cents.

Here was my SR-2A with a factory edge cutting small branches (the wood has soft marrow, I don´t know the english name of this bush):

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I too was smitten by the SR-2A and bought one in orange with Sleipner steel. The build-quality was excellent (I'm always impressed by LionSteel's crisp and precise machining on their products) and the overall design makes for a very robust knife suitable for tough cutting chores: thick tool steel blade with a fat convex factory edge. Kind of an overkill knife for my EDC mileage, as I prefer thinner, slicier secondary bevels. I thinned out the edge a little and found that Sleipner was similar to D2 on the stones, but I confess I did not keep the knife long enough to really get a sense of its cutting performance.

As I mentioned, I didn't keep my SR-2A for long. There were a few minor nit-pick issues I had with the knife that prevented me from carrying it much. The thumbstuds were very sharply cut, and they would often snag in my pocket when drawing the knife. The edges on the RotoBlock mechanism were also very crisp, and I couldn't tighten it down enough to prevent it from engaging/spinning freely whenever I opened the blade.

A friend of mine (who is also a knife-nut and knows his stuff, btw) really took a shining to my SR-2A so I gave it to him and he really loves the knife. I eventually picked up a DPx HEST/F in Niolox steel, and prefer it to the SR-2A in almost every single way even though the designs are closely related (imo.) My buddy also has a HEST/F and much prefers the SR-2, so at the end of the day, it's different strokes for different folks. :)

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LionSteel SR-2A

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DPx HEST/F Triple Black

Good luck, OP! :thumbup:

-Brett
 
I have an SR2 Ti that I absolutely love. It is a stout, very capable knife while maintaining the touch of class that LionSteel incorporates into their SOLID line. I reprofiled the secondary bevel on a Wicked Edge and have been quite happy with its performance thus far. On top of this, the pocket clip is one of my all-time favorites.
 
I have an sr2a. It's a fine knife but the handle is slippery. I'll probably sell it for that reason.
 
I also EDC a SR2A, It is pretty darn good for the pocket. Small and thin, but mighty capable. I Love the knife, but that RotoBloc is the dumbest thing I have ever seen. I am taking mine off since it is always interfering with blade close. The only thing that would make me love this knife more is a lighter Frame Lock, I think it is way too strong. Perhaps because of how short it is?
 
TinyDog said:
I also EDC a SR2A, It is pretty darn good for the pocket. Small and thin, but mighty capable. I Love the knife, but that RotoBloc is the dumbest thing I have ever seen. I am taking mine off since it is always interfering with blade close. The only thing that would make me love this knife more is a lighter Frame Lock, I think it is way too strong. Perhaps because of how short it is?
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The rotoblock is too attractive to remove. Just put it in the disengaged position and tighten the screw so it doesn't move on you again. Apply loctite if necessary. I did this, and it never gave my any problems again.
 
Actually, that was exactly what I was thinking, some kind of locator, it looks bad without it there and the knife is a looker to begin with so that makes it look worse if it was removed. I like the lock tight idea! Thks
 
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