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I finally picked up an 889 on Saturday after it had been on my want list for quite a while. I must say that so far it's everything I hoped it would be :thumbup:
It's a 2006 model with black blade and black scales.
When I first handled it, I was most impressed by the grip. The TACCOM scales are really grippy and the angled rear part of the handle fits into the heel of my palm perfectly. I also like the extra finger choil on the tang allowing you to choke up on the blade for fine work.
Mine locks tightly with no blade play and it held up to the spine wack test as described in a recent thread. For what it's worth, the liner engages somewhat past midway on the blade. A lot of force is required to slide the liner to the left for closing so I don't think it could fail short of snapping in two.
I carried it on a leisurely hike yesterday (clipped in my left hip pocket) and used it grill sausages and tend the fire at a backyard campfire last night.






It's a 2006 model with black blade and black scales.
When I first handled it, I was most impressed by the grip. The TACCOM scales are really grippy and the angled rear part of the handle fits into the heel of my palm perfectly. I also like the extra finger choil on the tang allowing you to choke up on the blade for fine work.
Mine locks tightly with no blade play and it held up to the spine wack test as described in a recent thread. For what it's worth, the liner engages somewhat past midway on the blade. A lot of force is required to slide the liner to the left for closing so I don't think it could fail short of snapping in two.
I carried it on a leisurely hike yesterday (clipped in my left hip pocket) and used it grill sausages and tend the fire at a backyard campfire last night.





