David From NC
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I just posted a thread in another sub-forum about my first visit (hopefully of many!) to New Graham Knives in Bluefield, Virginia.
I got to handle a LOT of knives today that I'd never had a chance to handle before. Some were a disappointment in the "quality" department, others had a high degree of quality but just didn't "jump out at me". Probably the biggest surprise of the day however (other than how freakin' big the Darrell Ralph Madd Maxx is-JESUS CHRIST!
) was the Blade-Tech knives!
I have always liked the Blade-Tech holsters, but I will admit that when BT started selling knives I thought "They better stick to holsters-they're just jumping on the knife bandwagon."
I've never handled one until today however, and have only seen a few at gun/knife shows and some stores.
The first one that caught my eye was actually the little BLUE Mouse! It was soooo "cute", and I knew my wife would love it (ANYTHING bluish purple!) so I asked to see it, thinking it would be a nice "token" gift for her to offset the hundreds of dollars (and all day trip) I was spending. I was amazed at the quality for a sub $25 knife! The lockup is amazing for a knife of this price point, and especially since the body is so light! I'm a sucker for practical "jimping" and the two areas of jimping on the top of the blade just sealed the deal. I told the lady helping me I'd take it, and it was added to my "pile" behind the counter so I could continue looking.
As I walked around looking for more knives I would want, I ended up BACK at the register, playing with the Mouse! Heck-for the price-I decided to get ME one also!
I KNOW what everyone is thinking...
"That Mouse looks SOOO girly!"
"I am a cop/soldier/sailor/Marine/wannabe/Internet poser/NFL linebacker/etc and I want a big knife so people will know I'm 'tactical' !"
"There's no way a 1 15/16" blade is big enough for a real pocket knife!"
But I'm telling you that this thing kept sharp will probably suffice for 99% of what we ACTUALLY use our folding knives for-cutting string/cord, opening mail, opening packages, picking at our nails, cutting the duct tape off our dates, etc. :foot:
The only thing I might say negative (and how much can we complain about on a sub $25 knife!) is that the thumb hole machining seemed a TAD sharp near the top... (It is also worth noting that the $75 Spyderco I bought was almost as "edgy" in the same spot!)
Nothing that I can't smooth on either one with a polishing wheel on the Dremel...
The second trip to the case that held the Blade-Tech stuff got me a second Mouse, but I handled all the rest of the Blade-Tech knives also. I'll say that I didn't buy any others today, but I was very impressed with all of them. I probably will find another soon that I will decide I need!
I bought a fixed blade ESEE, a Spyderco Delica, two Moras, and the Mouse. I love all these knives and am not taking anything away from them for their niches and price points, but the blue Mouse is the one that I keep picking up and fidgeting with! :thumbup:
PS-I might cough up a full "review" with pics in a week or so...
I got to handle a LOT of knives today that I'd never had a chance to handle before. Some were a disappointment in the "quality" department, others had a high degree of quality but just didn't "jump out at me". Probably the biggest surprise of the day however (other than how freakin' big the Darrell Ralph Madd Maxx is-JESUS CHRIST!
) was the Blade-Tech knives!I have always liked the Blade-Tech holsters, but I will admit that when BT started selling knives I thought "They better stick to holsters-they're just jumping on the knife bandwagon."
I've never handled one until today however, and have only seen a few at gun/knife shows and some stores.
The first one that caught my eye was actually the little BLUE Mouse! It was soooo "cute", and I knew my wife would love it (ANYTHING bluish purple!) so I asked to see it, thinking it would be a nice "token" gift for her to offset the hundreds of dollars (and all day trip) I was spending. I was amazed at the quality for a sub $25 knife! The lockup is amazing for a knife of this price point, and especially since the body is so light! I'm a sucker for practical "jimping" and the two areas of jimping on the top of the blade just sealed the deal. I told the lady helping me I'd take it, and it was added to my "pile" behind the counter so I could continue looking.
As I walked around looking for more knives I would want, I ended up BACK at the register, playing with the Mouse! Heck-for the price-I decided to get ME one also!
I KNOW what everyone is thinking...
"That Mouse looks SOOO girly!"
"I am a cop/soldier/sailor/Marine/wannabe/Internet poser/NFL linebacker/etc and I want a big knife so people will know I'm 'tactical' !"
"There's no way a 1 15/16" blade is big enough for a real pocket knife!"
But I'm telling you that this thing kept sharp will probably suffice for 99% of what we ACTUALLY use our folding knives for-cutting string/cord, opening mail, opening packages, picking at our nails, cutting the duct tape off our dates, etc. :foot:
The only thing I might say negative (and how much can we complain about on a sub $25 knife!) is that the thumb hole machining seemed a TAD sharp near the top... (It is also worth noting that the $75 Spyderco I bought was almost as "edgy" in the same spot!)
Nothing that I can't smooth on either one with a polishing wheel on the Dremel...
The second trip to the case that held the Blade-Tech stuff got me a second Mouse, but I handled all the rest of the Blade-Tech knives also. I'll say that I didn't buy any others today, but I was very impressed with all of them. I probably will find another soon that I will decide I need!
I bought a fixed blade ESEE, a Spyderco Delica, two Moras, and the Mouse. I love all these knives and am not taking anything away from them for their niches and price points, but the blue Mouse is the one that I keep picking up and fidgeting with!
:thumbup:PS-I might cough up a full "review" with pics in a week or so...
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