Just got this knife and obviously haven't had time to do any sort of review, so I'm just going to give a first impression report, since first impressions do matter!
This is the Deimos Classic and that means a satin finished blade, mirror polished liners, polished hardware, and ziricote wood handles. There is another version with micarta handles, black hardware, black liners, and black blade. I have enough of these and wanted something with a satin blade and wood handles, so the Classic was the ticket.
I'll start with the specs of this knife as those are important to me, as they are to others on the forum.
SPECIFICATIONS
Blade length......... 4.53"
Blade steel........... N690Co
Blade thickness..... .157"
Liner thickness..... .062"
Liner material...... stainless steel
Handle length....... 5.50"
Handle material.... Ziricote wood
Handle width........ .749"
Over-all length..... 10.03"
Weight................ 6.60 ounces
Manufactured....... Maniago, Italy
So...I slid this knife out of it's box into my hand, and immediately could tell that it had some solid weight in it as it felt really good in my hand. The back end of the handle flares outward on both the bottom and top, with the bigger flare on the bottom. From what I've read this knife is designed after the Citadel Kukri folder, hence the handle flare.
There are 4 grooves machined in the handle that go from the top down halfway, and four on the bottom that go up halfway, and these are alternating. Not real sure how well this will work out as in gripping I can't really tell much, but it does look nice. Wood is dark brown with some black streaks running east/west, and is pleasing to my eye. A pocket clip is attached at the rear of the handle and can switched over for left hand carry. It is held by one screw that also acts as one of the frame screws, so it is a bigger screw than you normally see on a clip screw. There is a smaller screw, similar to a 2-56 but metric, which also screws into the handle to help keep the clip from moving, but since the wood is inlet, the frame screw is enough. Of course I have already made and attached a foldover clip for this knife that I made from a BM Split Arrow clip. Had to do a little grinding to get it to fit into the inlet on the handle, but was not a problem.
As far as lockup goes, this is a standard liner lock knife. The steel liners are .062" thick, and while I would love for them to be thicker, it works as is. Lockup is solid with the liner coming over on the blade tang just enough to cover the lock face, leaving plenty of room for wear. This knife does have the LAWK's secondary lock. Personally, I have no problem with this feature, and it is made so that you will have to make a conscious effort to push it on. Could take it or leave it, either way would not make me blink. Blade tang is dished out just a little, and is ramped at 5 to 8 degrees.
As mentioned in the specs, the blade is made from N690Co, a steel that I have really come to like. I have it in several of my knives and from the use I've given them, this steel really reminds me of 154CM, another favorite steel. Holds a fine edge, and is not really that hard to sharpen. From the box this knife could slice newsprint into very, very narrow strips. Blade grinds are even, and symetrical on both sides. The blade has a large flipper that is grooved on the side your finger goes when flipping. Flipping action is very smooth and constant throughout the entire opening arc. If not flipping, there is a tear drop opening hole that you can use. When open the flipper acts as a blade guard, while there is a grooved thumb ramp on the top that does the same. The blade has a broad belly and a top swedge for about 2/3rd's of it's length. it comes to a nice point, while not needle sharp, it is sharp enough.
And there you have it, first impressions. For me the first impressions usually let me know if it is a keeper or one to move on out. This one is definitely a keeper.
I haven't taken any pictures yet, but will try to later tonight and then post them up for you that might be interested in this knife.:thumbup:
This is the Deimos Classic and that means a satin finished blade, mirror polished liners, polished hardware, and ziricote wood handles. There is another version with micarta handles, black hardware, black liners, and black blade. I have enough of these and wanted something with a satin blade and wood handles, so the Classic was the ticket.
I'll start with the specs of this knife as those are important to me, as they are to others on the forum.
SPECIFICATIONS
Blade length......... 4.53"
Blade steel........... N690Co
Blade thickness..... .157"
Liner thickness..... .062"
Liner material...... stainless steel
Handle length....... 5.50"
Handle material.... Ziricote wood
Handle width........ .749"
Over-all length..... 10.03"
Weight................ 6.60 ounces
Manufactured....... Maniago, Italy
So...I slid this knife out of it's box into my hand, and immediately could tell that it had some solid weight in it as it felt really good in my hand. The back end of the handle flares outward on both the bottom and top, with the bigger flare on the bottom. From what I've read this knife is designed after the Citadel Kukri folder, hence the handle flare.
There are 4 grooves machined in the handle that go from the top down halfway, and four on the bottom that go up halfway, and these are alternating. Not real sure how well this will work out as in gripping I can't really tell much, but it does look nice. Wood is dark brown with some black streaks running east/west, and is pleasing to my eye. A pocket clip is attached at the rear of the handle and can switched over for left hand carry. It is held by one screw that also acts as one of the frame screws, so it is a bigger screw than you normally see on a clip screw. There is a smaller screw, similar to a 2-56 but metric, which also screws into the handle to help keep the clip from moving, but since the wood is inlet, the frame screw is enough. Of course I have already made and attached a foldover clip for this knife that I made from a BM Split Arrow clip. Had to do a little grinding to get it to fit into the inlet on the handle, but was not a problem.
As far as lockup goes, this is a standard liner lock knife. The steel liners are .062" thick, and while I would love for them to be thicker, it works as is. Lockup is solid with the liner coming over on the blade tang just enough to cover the lock face, leaving plenty of room for wear. This knife does have the LAWK's secondary lock. Personally, I have no problem with this feature, and it is made so that you will have to make a conscious effort to push it on. Could take it or leave it, either way would not make me blink. Blade tang is dished out just a little, and is ramped at 5 to 8 degrees.
As mentioned in the specs, the blade is made from N690Co, a steel that I have really come to like. I have it in several of my knives and from the use I've given them, this steel really reminds me of 154CM, another favorite steel. Holds a fine edge, and is not really that hard to sharpen. From the box this knife could slice newsprint into very, very narrow strips. Blade grinds are even, and symetrical on both sides. The blade has a large flipper that is grooved on the side your finger goes when flipping. Flipping action is very smooth and constant throughout the entire opening arc. If not flipping, there is a tear drop opening hole that you can use. When open the flipper acts as a blade guard, while there is a grooved thumb ramp on the top that does the same. The blade has a broad belly and a top swedge for about 2/3rd's of it's length. it comes to a nice point, while not needle sharp, it is sharp enough.
And there you have it, first impressions. For me the first impressions usually let me know if it is a keeper or one to move on out. This one is definitely a keeper.
I haven't taken any pictures yet, but will try to later tonight and then post them up for you that might be interested in this knife.:thumbup:
