Grayman Dua folder!!!! Wow

Striderco

Striderco

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Im the proud new owner of a Grayman Dua Folder!! Im not sure if you can get a better built folder for the money!? This thing reminds me of my XM! Its got that tough as nails feel to it! The fit and finish is excellent! I must say I first looked at their "working" edge and thought hmmmm? But after tearing into a cardboard box, man was I impressed! The size is perfect for everyday carry! I got the matte black DLC coated version, but just ordered the beadblast one! If you havent already check out their site and grab yourself a Dua! You will not be disappointed! Some specs for ya: Blade is 3inches of CPM-S30V! 7.5" overall length! Handle is made of titanium! Just to let you know I am in no way affiliated with Grayman! Just really impressed with what I got in the mail today and thought Id pass this along to my friends here on BF! Get one! Im tellin you these things are gonna be in the big leagues! Their website has more info and more pics. My camera is old and may not be the best quality. Cheers Grayman!!!!
 

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Like I said my cam is not the best! Maybe I should have bought a new cam instead of another Dua?! Nah!!DSCN1726.jpgDSCN1728.jpgDSCN1730.jpgDSCN1731.jpgDSCN1732.jpg
 
WTF. Did they sharpen that thing with a rat tail file and strop it on some old concrete? :0
That is the ugliest edge I have ever seen!
 
Cool, I remember you mentioning a few weeks ago that you were considering picking up a Grayman. Glad you ended up being able to snag one and are happy with the purchase.

I know you included the specs in the original post, but any chance you could post a few comparison shots of it next to other knives to give an idea of the size, thickness, etc.? In-hand pics would also be welcome. :)
 
Retz that was my first thought! I thought i was going to have to send it out to get reground! But im telling you it cuts amazingly well!! Neuron I will shoot some tom am and post them! I am beat and gonna catch some Z's!!!!!
 
Interesting. Thanks for the edge close ups. I wonder what sharpening will do to it. I imagine it'll just end up being a "smooth" edge after a few sharpenings, unless you plan to take a stone to it and chip away at it as if making a flint knife. Could be interesting. I'd ask Grayman how he sharpened that edge.

BTW, he names his knives in Indonesian. Satu means one. Dua means two.
 
Simple and plain looking knife with no real flow to it at all.
















I love it ! :) Care to comment on how sturdy she is ? I mean I can just tell it is by seeing your pics but I like to hear it from the source. also blade thickness approx ? Thin or thick tip ? Obtuse edge for longevity or thin edge for real slicing ?

Congrats on your new knife and thanks for sharing , I would not mind one of those at all :) :) edit - His prices are pretty fair to boot ! :) second edit - I notice on his site the blades do not look overly thick to hinder slicing , huh ?

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Well to be fair regarding the edge , on his site he plainly states that is how the edge is when the knife ships. I'm assuming it is because his knives are geared towards soldiers , a knife with an edge like that would cut cut cut cut... soldiers and the like are not concerned with seeing their reflection in the edge :)


Tostig
 
I guess we can call that edge mini-serrated, halfway between full plain and full serrated.
 
Interesting edge. It's a plain edge and serrated at the same time!

Striderco, I'm glad you are happy with the purchase and it seems the cutting performance is more than satisfactory. I just wonder how to "resharpen" that edge. Maybe go out to the curb and strop it there? I'm only half joking about that since that edge looks rougher than even a course file would produce ...
 
Thanks for the pix, you've definitely piqued by interest in the Dua. Looked at the Satu before, but just couldn't get past the recurve blade. This one seems more to my liking.
 
Grayman knives are always finished with a "working edge" its not supposed to be all polished up and flawless, theyre meant to be used, and hell im picking one of these up for myself soon enough
 
killteamTRS said:
Grayman knives are always finished with a "working edge" its not supposed to be all polished up and flawless, theyre meant to be used, and hell im picking one of these up for myself soon enough
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That's interesting logic. You do realize you can use a knife with a polished/flawless edge? Some people even believe that kind of edge cuts quite well and holds up to use even better than an edge consisting of "macro-teeth/mini serrations"
 
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