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Hey Blade Forum. I received my 2nd ER last week and wanted to just share some thoughts. This is not a formal or comprehensive review, much less a even a cursory one. These are just thoughts and photos I'd like to share with you.
Having had the Nemesis for only a short period, I'm still not even sure what to think of it: the Nemsis is stimulation overload. It's the perfect knife. I've been an owner of premium auto and custom folders for years. I had only recently heard of Extrema Ratio and I'm astounded by the quality. ER has undoubtedly accomplished making a "folding fixed-blade"! I can't imagine carrying anything else after being spoiled by the ER Nemesis. This is less a knife and more a piece of pocket hardware. In a knifeworld full of G10 and titanium and new kinds of locks and gimmicks, the materials and build of the ER are refreshing. It's both extremely modern and classic at the same time. A brick of of steel and some high grade aluminum slabs crafted flawlessly goes a long way. There's no fear of damaging this knife no matter what it's put through. It has true grace for such a serious tool. It feels real and substantial yet refined and exotic. My favorite feature on the Nemesis is the jimping and guard on the spine. It's beautifully and solidly machined and just feels good and secure. Its heavy action and lockup is very reassuring. You can feel the quarter inch thick blade lock into place like a bank vault door. This knife will remain in my pocket daily without exception. The Nemesis is a serious, masculine and modern piece of equipment. I will not think twice before buying another Extrema Ratio.
FACTORY SPECS from: http://www.extremaratioknivesdivision.eu/english/index.html
WEIGHT: g 225 (7.93 ounces)
BLADE LENGTH: mm 115 (4.53 inches)
TOTAL LENGTH: mm 260 (10.24 inches)
BLADE THICKNESS (MAIN BLADE): mm 6 (0.24 inches)
BLADE STEEL: N690 (58HRC)
HANDLE MATERIAL: ANTICORODAL
SERRATION ON THE BLADE: NO
BLADE LOCKING SYSTEM: BACK LOCK
SAFETY LOCK: YES
FINISHING AND COATING:
-HANDLE: ANODIZED
-BLADE: BURNISHED
Having had the Nemesis for only a short period, I'm still not even sure what to think of it: the Nemsis is stimulation overload. It's the perfect knife. I've been an owner of premium auto and custom folders for years. I had only recently heard of Extrema Ratio and I'm astounded by the quality. ER has undoubtedly accomplished making a "folding fixed-blade"! I can't imagine carrying anything else after being spoiled by the ER Nemesis. This is less a knife and more a piece of pocket hardware. In a knifeworld full of G10 and titanium and new kinds of locks and gimmicks, the materials and build of the ER are refreshing. It's both extremely modern and classic at the same time. A brick of of steel and some high grade aluminum slabs crafted flawlessly goes a long way. There's no fear of damaging this knife no matter what it's put through. It has true grace for such a serious tool. It feels real and substantial yet refined and exotic. My favorite feature on the Nemesis is the jimping and guard on the spine. It's beautifully and solidly machined and just feels good and secure. Its heavy action and lockup is very reassuring. You can feel the quarter inch thick blade lock into place like a bank vault door. This knife will remain in my pocket daily without exception. The Nemesis is a serious, masculine and modern piece of equipment. I will not think twice before buying another Extrema Ratio.
FACTORY SPECS from: http://www.extremaratioknivesdivision.eu/english/index.html
WEIGHT: g 225 (7.93 ounces)
BLADE LENGTH: mm 115 (4.53 inches)
TOTAL LENGTH: mm 260 (10.24 inches)
BLADE THICKNESS (MAIN BLADE): mm 6 (0.24 inches)
BLADE STEEL: N690 (58HRC)
HANDLE MATERIAL: ANTICORODAL
SERRATION ON THE BLADE: NO
BLADE LOCKING SYSTEM: BACK LOCK
SAFETY LOCK: YES
FINISHING AND COATING:
-HANDLE: ANODIZED
-BLADE: BURNISHED
