FINALLY! (recieved my mini X-Ray Vision and Night Vision) opinions...

[waynejitsu]

nic knives, although i am partial to smaller knives, i do like them both.
now, for comparisions...
the NV has a shiny blade, the x-ray is satin.
the NV is quite a bit tighter and harder for the blade to open than the x-ray.
the x-ray will open with a flick of the wrist when holding the lock "open", the NV is not opening unless you use the thumb stud(the x-ray is 100% times smoother. i assume the NV will loosen up with usage and after a "break-in" period.
the NV "feels" quite a bit heavier, but it is bigger.
the handles on the NV is a bit nicer than the x-ray and has a better non slip grip feel to them.
all in all, i like the mini x-ray better(if only the handles were the same as the NV and the blade had the polished look.
these are only my opinions of these knives. both are quality and have a good feel to them.
after being a faithfull follower of cold steel for years, i am finally purchasing other brands and finding that the cold steel knives are not all they are advertised as being(although i do like the tanto series)

UPDATE!
i just loosened the "tightness" on the NV a bit and it is now as smooth as the x-ray
i wish the mini x-ray knives had the same handles as the NV and a polished "straight" blade as an option. any future plans?

 

[Ron Andersen]

Hi Wayne,

Glad you received your knives and enjoy them. I, too, wish there was a "Mini Night Vision" or even a "Mini SOG Vision." Maybe some year in the future?

 

[glockman99]

Originally posted by Ron@SOG
Hi Wayne,

Glad you received your knives and enjoy them. I, too, wish there was a "Mini Night Vision" or even a "Mini SOG Vision." Maybe some year in the future?

Yah, about the same time that I get that (Deluxe) Pocket PowerLock that I've been wanting SOG to come out with?..

 

[Ron Andersen]

Hey Dann,

Ok...You wait for this "Dlx Pocket PowerLock" the same way you're waiting for my Night Vision. Hold your breath while you're at it.

 

[glockman99]

Ron,

.. I used to be able to hold my breath for about 3 minutes!, but now that I'm "older" (48, in-case you're wondering), I'm lucky enough to breathe at-all!..

 

[Ron Andersen]

Hey Dann,

Originally posted by glockman99
48, in-case you're wondering

You've got ten years on me. Though I'm still breathing ok, I'm working on on the walking/sitting thing (pain free).

Never mind, everyone...just a couple of geriatrics jabbering here.

 

[waynejitsu]

what kind of thread did this turn out to be...
i just turned the BIG 40 this past week. man, do i feel different
would SOG, by chance, have a B'day knife for me , LOL!

 

[Ron Andersen]

Sorry Wayne. We're just a bunch of smucks!

[Making a big deal publicly clearing my throat.] Let us all return this thread to the topic Wayne started!

 

[waynejitsu]

can't blame a guy for trying...
so, i just ordered a full size x-ray vision to go with the mini x-ray...(along with some other goodies i am sure no one would be interested in