Firsts

[timberweasel]

Well, this month has already had quite a few firsts for me:

First Axis Lock. Actually, first Benchmade. All rolled together in one classy package known as the ‘940 Osborne.’ Sweet knife! I was hesitant after hearing so much negative feedback about Benchmade’s Quality Control, but my 940 arrived without issue; a damn-near perfect specimen. Mine has an S30V blade and green aluminum scales with a purple anodized titanium back-spacer. I’d also add that the reverse-tanto blade represents my first tanto-style blade ever.

First Boker. A Boker Plus ‘Hyper’ to be specific. If any of you are into thin, flat pocket-knives and don’t already have one of these, you really ought to rectify that ASAP. Made in China, with a 440C 2.75” recurved TiNi coated blade, I’d say the Boker ‘Hyper’ rivals the Spyderco ‘Persistence’ in value—around $35. It has the added bonus of an extremely low-profile clip. The ‘Hyper’ comes right-hand tip-down with the option to swap for tip-up, but I’ve heard that the screws are prone to stripping. Mine will stay as is for now.

First ‘mighty-mite’ Spyderco. The ‘Dragonfly 2’ to be exact. It is a wicked awesome little knife! 10/10 from Spyderco… no surprises there. ‘Nuff said. :thumbup:

First Byrd knife. The Byrd ‘Cara Cara 2’ in FRN. For the price, you just can’t beat it. Minor fit & finish problems, namely ragged-cut jimping on the thumb-ramp & choil and maybe a bit wavy on the full-flat grind, but nothing that would impede performance. If you like the Spyderco ‘Endura’, you’d like the ‘Cara Cara 2’. I especially like the bi-directional scale pattern; I might even like it more than the pattern on my ‘Delica 4’ (arguably my favourite EDC ever.)

First time swapping-out the Victorinox ‘Classic’ on my keychain for another model. I used to swear by the Vic ‘Classic’, but I’ve discovered that I like the Vic ‘Rambler’ even more! A far superior configuration! I just can’t see myself ever going back to the ‘Classic’…

Anyway, that concludes my rant. Thanks for reading!

 

[dericdesmond]

Well, this month has already had quite a few firsts for me:

First Axis Lock. Actually, first Benchmade. All rolled together in one classy package known as the ‘940 Osborne.’ Sweet knife! I was hesitant after hearing so much negative feedback about Benchmade’s Quality Control, but my 940 arrived without issue; a damn-near perfect specimen. Mine has an S30V blade and green aluminum scales with a purple anodized titanium back-spacer. I’d also add that the reverse-tanto blade represents my first tanto-style blade ever.

Im not really into BM's but that 940 you described is one helluva knife. I use to have the spear point version and regret selling it, was a real nice/fun knife. Glad to hear you like the Dfly 2, got one on the way, looks like a real winner.

 

[aznpos531]

Doesn't sound like much of a rant
For me, I got my first CRK Sebenza last month and I expect to receive my first Hinderer XM-18 tomorrow!

 

[timberweasel]

Glad to hear you like the Dfly 2, got one on the way, looks like a real winner.

The Dragonfly 2 is pure win in the small EDC category. You won't regret your purchase. Small package, big cutting power... and that wire clip kinda puts the 'duper' in 'super'.

For me, I got my first CRK Sebenza last month and I expect to receive my first Hinderer XM-18 tomorrow!

Congrats! I do believe that I shall also be ready for my first Chris Reeve folder sometime this year. I didn't want to rush out and buy one right away, but now that I have a couple higher-end production folders, I think I'm better equipped to fully appreciate what Chris Reeve knives are all about. If that makes any sense. I like the Rick Hinderer knives as well...

Once I reach the CRK level of knife collecting, I figure my focus will be on semi & full custom folders and picking up traditional style slip-joints in between purchases. See, I have a plan to cope with my addiction...