Extrema Ratio HF2 Tanto... THE BEAST w/Pics

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So... I've been a Extrema Ratio Fan for years. They've recently released some new models, that really appealed to me, and I contacted Nancy at www.xtremeknives.com immediately to acquire a HF2 T (tanto tip). As luck would have it I got the last one!


I thought it'd be nice to do a short write up on this beast as it blew me away...


Initial impressions:


It's HUGE. 12" long, 4.88" blade and a monster aluminum handle at 6.75". This one DWARFS my other Extrema folders. It came razor sharp as Extrema is second to none with their sharpening process... that last edge polishing step makes the difference.


It also Came a belt case, extra clip for left hand carry and wrench.


Blade:
.23" thick, wicked sharp edge, sexy evil design and Bohler N690 Steel. Has a flipper mechanism that opens the blade quickly with a loud "THUNK". It sounds more impressive than even the ER Nemesis. It's a liner lock with a small extra bar on a lanyard to lock it in place and make it as strong as fixed blade. Of note, I immediately removed this as the liner lock and handle lock switch is PLENTY strong enough for me.


Handle:
Two nice scales of anticorodal aluminum anodized black. The grip is very ergonomic and is actually much longer than my large hands. It has a extra finger detent that enables a very secure tip down grip. it has a clip which allows deep carry, and this monster is actually comfy to carry. Actually WAY more comfy than my HTM MADD Maxx 5.5". It also comes with an extra clip and wrench for left hand carry. I wouldn't EDC it but you can be damn sure I'll be carrying this guy on the weekends (like tomorrow when we go to Baltimore). My only critique is that (after looking at it)*ER could have shortened the handle a good .5" would have been welcomed by me.


Overall: 9/10. Knife is a BEAST... 100% impressive and it blows my mind that I can carry a large folding combat knife so discreetly in my pocket, and Legally! Quality is second to none as is usual with ER... totally worth the $$$. This one is a total keeper!

Nancy at www.xtremeknives.com is AWESOME! Highly recommended... *** I have absolutely zero affiliation with her other than a happy customer... :thumbup:***










 
Congrats. Would love to hear a review involving actual use! :thumbup: What have you based that 9/10 on, if you dont mind me asking?
 
marcinek said:
Congrats. Would love to hear a review involving actual use! :thumbup: What have you based that 9/10 on, if you dont mind me asking?
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Don't mind at all! 9/10 is based on this one vs. previous ER's that I have/previously owned, plus asthetics, ergonomics and extremely basic tasks (like cutting rope, zip ties, cardboard, etc...)... it's not their most elegant design (dark talon for sure)... but the quality, finish and uh, "heavy duty-ness" is nutz...

I have everything from an WW1 trench knife (and ER's modern interpretation, pictured above) old case knives, a sebenza, boker applegates, to zombie tools crap and movie knives/swords in my nerd cave.... and to me, ER has that something special quality... their attention to build quality and hand finishing... I just feel that I consistently get what I pay for...

anywho, hence my discretionary score... just this guys opinion :)
 
Not sure if anyone is still reading this stuff here but I just got a hold of the same knife after all these years. I did a blog on it and will at some point within the next month or maybe even this month do a field test and review. Anyway the blog I hope dispels some myths about this beast of a folder.
ExtremaRatioHF2_P1410254.jpg



Anyway, it's a bit of a long read and picture heavy but here it is:

https://hardcorecampingtools.blogspot.com/2019/09/extrema-ratio-hf2.html

Here I try and address some negative issues one user has had with it and why. Personally, it is an interesting design for me (it's a little bit more than a simple "liner locking knife") but does embrace true military redundancy in its design and construction. You be the judge.
 
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