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My Grayman Satu story starts innocently enough. Just browsing these forums seeing peoples suggestions for "hard use knives", I kept reading a lot of good things about the Grayman Satu and Dua knives. I looked them over on the Grayman site, but the ones I wanted were always sold out, so I didn't think much of it. I sold some junk and had some money sitting in my PayPal recently, so I decided to shoot Grayman an email and just see when the Green G10 Satus would be back in stock at about 5:30PM on a Thursday night. Within 5 minutes, Sue emailed me back telling me they had just put up some more Green G10 Satus on the site, so I snapped one up right then and there. Really was not expecting such a quick response, after normal working hours no less! I'm still on the list for a Dua and I will definitely pick one up when they are available again.
The Grayman Satu is a beast of a knife. Not only is it a 4" blade, but the whole thing is just huge. But dang if it isn't a looker.
This is the knife you need if you feel the need to hack open a rock some day. I was going to show it doing so, but I was in California with a huge arse knife and there were lots of people around. Instead, I made a beach from some glass bottles.
Grayman knows how to make a knife. The blade is S30V. I know he's gotten some flack for his "toothy" edge, but mine is wicked sharp and not very toothy to my eyes. The grinds are even and expertly done. The stonewashing is heavy which should hide usage very nicely. The pocket clip is non-adjustable, but uses Philips screws for easy removal should you decide to use this as a sheath knife (Grayman also sells a sheath for the Satu).
I appreciate that there isn't a huge billboard all over the blade like some brands, just a very light stamping of the Grayman name, the steel callout and the country of origin (100% US made). It doesn't stand out unless you are looking for it.
Blade is perfectly centered, pretty thick, and the deep belly cuts well. Overkill in a lot of ways, but very cool looking overkill. Fit and finish isn't incredible, but still very well done. Grayman makes their knives as users and tools, not pretty safe dwellers.
Lockup is rock solid with no blade play and no stickyness. Uses PB washers for smooth opening. The pivot on mine is set pretty stiff, but that can be adjusted.
The knife is very large and takes up a lot of pocket real-estate, but it's surprisingly thin for it's size so it actually carries very well.
Definitely can't wait for the Dua!
The Grayman Satu is a beast of a knife. Not only is it a 4" blade, but the whole thing is just huge. But dang if it isn't a looker.
This is the knife you need if you feel the need to hack open a rock some day. I was going to show it doing so, but I was in California with a huge arse knife and there were lots of people around. Instead, I made a beach from some glass bottles.
Grayman knows how to make a knife. The blade is S30V. I know he's gotten some flack for his "toothy" edge, but mine is wicked sharp and not very toothy to my eyes. The grinds are even and expertly done. The stonewashing is heavy which should hide usage very nicely. The pocket clip is non-adjustable, but uses Philips screws for easy removal should you decide to use this as a sheath knife (Grayman also sells a sheath for the Satu).
I appreciate that there isn't a huge billboard all over the blade like some brands, just a very light stamping of the Grayman name, the steel callout and the country of origin (100% US made). It doesn't stand out unless you are looking for it.
Blade is perfectly centered, pretty thick, and the deep belly cuts well. Overkill in a lot of ways, but very cool looking overkill. Fit and finish isn't incredible, but still very well done. Grayman makes their knives as users and tools, not pretty safe dwellers.
Lockup is rock solid with no blade play and no stickyness. Uses PB washers for smooth opening. The pivot on mine is set pretty stiff, but that can be adjusted.
The knife is very large and takes up a lot of pocket real-estate, but it's surprisingly thin for it's size so it actually carries very well.
Definitely can't wait for the Dua!
