Extrema Ratio? advice please...

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I've really got the hots to get my hands on an Extrema Ratio knife.... I'm struggling between the T-razor just for grins, or the Resolza for its classy design.....

Neither will be an EDC knife, they will both be occasional carry toys to fiddle with... as I know virtually nothing about Extrema Ratio knives other than when I type the name into the search function, I get 2ish threads about the knives and 400+ or so people trying to sell " slightly used " knives.....

Why so much flipping on these?..... seems no one actually keeps them for very long, and in fact I dug thru the sale ads so deep that I actually saw the same knife sell three times to different people over a span of about 4 months.... that scares the hell out of me beings they are not a cheap brand... I don't mind paying for toys, but I want quality equal to the cost....

Soliciting any thoughts about Extrema Ratio quality/warrenty/just general thoughts..... and specifically concerning the Resolza and T-razor knives....

Also entertaining thoughts on which of the 2 knives would make a better " I'm bored at work " pocket toy....I'd even like to hear which blade finish you prefer....

any thing ya got, good, bad, ugly.... I'd like to hear it.



( pic stolen from internet cause it shows all 4 knife options pretty clearly )
 
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I have the ER Resolza. It's a longish blade modern take on the classic Sardinian Pattada folder. Very sleek and light. The shepherds in Sardinia have used Pattada daily for a variety of tasks including food prep. I highly recommend it. This Resolza has modern amenities like liner lock, aluminum handle and N690 stainless steel. Very well made in Italy. No clip though. Melts in your pocket. At close out pricing at KnifeWorks for $149 shipped!

The T-Razor is very interesting but I wonder how practical it is. It was made for countries where pointy knives have legal limits.
 
hi there Mister!
I own an Extrema Ratio knife, the Shrapnel, and personally i am totally in love with this knife! Really, I've had it for years and like it better each time I have braugt it to go camping, fishing, making flutes in the spring and all else you could think of re ally, onely never used it for what it was really made for: undercover emergecy weapon ment for taking lifes/kill another person if it came down to him or me. The spine is so thick and the knife SO solit, the edge is SO FANTASTICLY SHARP and so easy to resharpen and the point is also unheard pointy sharp and IF i ever HAD TO take a man down for good I would no doubt choose THIS KNIFE from my user-collection to use for this purpose! I love the N690 steel, love how it looks and also lest but not least it looks are just amazing. So is the other ER knifes in my opinion and can understand why they produce for various military groups for sure! Did you know they made a knife on demand from Ferrary cars that sits in the roof inside every new car of that particular model of wich i do not remember the name/number? That was a folder, and i have been in italy feeling the different models up in a shop in Rome and they feel as good as they look i assure you! Ofcourse i was really hoping that they would be less expensive in their "own land" but they actually were not. But the shop kept all their models, along with some top brands from many countri es like for x Chris reeve but the owner of the shop showed me his own favourite knifes and they were almost all italian made knifes, ended up buying a beautiful little Dhager knife which is an italian made AND DESIGNED beauty and REALLY GOOD USER folder from Lionsteel..made in Manyago with a d2 blade that seem to never dull after i dont know really but is for sure hours of real use, cleaned and cut heads and tail of thirty some makrel fish just this week after ONE HALF HOUR of fishing it first! So in my opinion you will not get dissapointed buying en ER-model.. I will have mine forever i hope and continue using it at every opportunity when needing a knife about that Shrapnel size.. Easy to cleen and have yet to rust on me.
BUT!!! As with so many great knifes the chinese make real lookalike counterfits! I have seen them myself here. in Norw ay even.., in actually good knifeshops! I therefore will not buy any knife from ebay and I suggest you get your knife directly from ER or an online shop you trust with your life. There will always be greedy people trying to sell of expensive things as real brand, and with such an important tool or self defence weapon I would not use anything but. The chinese look may be all good but ofcourse is made as cheaply as possible. Thanks and good luck, may you enjoy yours as I do mine Mister Man
-nogenpluss
 
Like Nogenpluss said be careful not to buy a counterfeit knife. I got stung once on a fixed blade from the big auction web. Excellent knives but I would buy direct if it were me.
 
Hi. I'd say go for the Resolza if you want to have a knife with a broader use possibility. It's a modern interpretation of a centuries old Sardinian knife which add some modern features (materials, lock, etc.), so one can't get wrong. the T-razor it's interesting as design but, for my use, a bit too limited. If it goes in a display case, then can be a good option :)!

ER has good products and good fit & finish. I also own the Shrapnel but it's a bit too overbuilt as camping/hiking knife for my taste and the handle is on the short side. It's a good back-up knife though; today a full handle version is available. I also own a BF2 tanto which is a very good urban/working EDC (great for working around the house cutting plastic sheets, masking tape, insulations, scraping, minor prying, etc.). Own both since years and they keep it up great!
 
Also have owned the Shrapnel.
It had the old style sheath, mine broke of where you push with your thumb to retract the knife.
Send an email to ER with the photo of the broken sheath, they send me a new style sheath + tec-loc at no costs.
Now, that's great customer service if you ask me :thumbup:
 
Hmmm. That pattada looks just like the spyderco that just came out. Im interested to compare the specs and price. Cool looking knives.
 
I have a ER BF1 CT.
It is a small tanto folder with a very nice black coated finish:
good materials and good blade steel
maybe the best coating I have seen so far
Deep cary pocket clip is very good, I like it a lot.
not impressed by the ergonomics
very basic and thin liner lock
deployment is just OK for a tactical use but not smooth enougth to be pleasant

Hoverall it is a good folder if you don't consider the price.
From a price point of view I am not happy with it. I think the mechanics shall have been better. More robust liner and smoother deployment.

I think the fixed blade knives from Extrema Ratio shall be a better bet.
 
I have a Resolza sitting on my desk for general slicing, like paper, packaging, and food. It is a strong design but very lightweight and comfortable to use, and easy to clean. I really tried to convince myself to pick up the T-Razor also, but it isn't as useful.

I have had my ER folders for years, the Nemesis and MPC. Real workhorses. If you ever needed one as a weapon, you could just club someone with it :p I also got a small folder, the BF2 a drop point, and the Dark Talon, a long slim blade like a heavy-duty companion to the Resolza.
 
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All that I remember is the thread few years back where someone broke his fixed blade ER and the guy had to pay big money to get it repaired, and yet again broke the knife and gave up.
 
I own 8 different models, and I would disagree with the folks that sometimes say they are 'gimmick' knives. I find them to be very useful and efficient for their intended tasks. I have never had any trouble with fakes as I have purchased all of mine directly from ER or Nancy at Xtremeknives. I have found fit and finish to be spot on. Some of their models can be quite pricey, while others are truly reasonable for what you get. They are not glamour blades or fun flipping toys, but I have never felt underprepared while carrying them. I have also heard people say that they do not care for the ergos. While they can be slightly different at first, I have found them to be efficient once you get used to them. Similar to how Fallkniven ergos feel in bare hands ... I tried them with some thin, multipurpose gloves on and I understood why some of them were designed in such a way.

Fixed Blades:
Task C - this is where tactical is also quite practical. If you have ever wanted a JBB fixed blade arrestor because of its general blade shape and utility, but do not have thousands of dollars to overpay, this is a great option. Very useful blade shape. Compact handle, surely, but the generous choil makes it very easy to choke up for detailed work.
Shrapnel - awesome, sturdy, self-defense, back-up blade
T4000 C - great all-purpose utility blade. Grind feels and works 'thinner' even though it is a tanto. So sturdy, and the new sheath style is quite nice.
Fulcrum - full-size, for when the s**t is down

Folders:
BF1 - small edc for basic cutting chores. simple, sleek design is easy to carry and makes it a winner.
MF1 - larger folder, geared more for defense or emergency purposes.
Fulcrum II - great for vehicle travel. Little tank that can cut, pry (if absolutely necessary), break windows, and crush skulls.
Nemesis - similar in concept to the Fulcrum II but more geared toward self-defense/attack in my opinion. Perfect for penetration strikes and makes an excellent striking weapon open or closed.

I do not have any experience with the two models you are considering. I am curious about the size specs on the Resolza and will have to look them up. My initial impression is that the handle would be much longer than optimal/necessary ... at least for my typical uses. I believe they make a smaller version as well though. Report back once you have made your decision, received it, and used it for a bit! Thanks!
 
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