Greco Falcon

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sharpstick

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I called Greco knives on Monday and spoke with John himself. Super nice guy, (no BS tell it like it is type). I decided to get The Falcon with the flat grind. It came in todays mail and I am impressed. The crooked blade problems that were common appear to have been corrected. Also, I was able to open the blade with a flick of the thumbstud. Other owners said the blade was difficult to open. Mr Greco said to adjust the stop pin with the enclosed wrench to adjust blade tension, but this one was perfect as is. This knife was made to be abused! I don't see the lock failing under the hardest use. In fact, I bet you would have to intentionally try to break the lock using unconventional methods before it would fail. This is one tough knife for a decent price. It would almost be impossible to match the performance with any other knife in this price range.
 
Glad you like it. Almost bought one myself. I figure the Greco framelocks will replace the CRKT S2 as "Poorman's Sebenza" being as they are so much tougher.
 
I like everything John Greco does.
He provides a lot of knife for the money.
 
I bought one of John Greco's flat grind Falcon folders from him at the Wolverine Knife Collectors Club Knife Show in Novi Michigan last month. It was great to be able to talk to the maker, have him explain how he made the knife, how to adjust it, etc. It doesn't have the fine fit and finish of some makers or brands, but I can't imagine a stronger, more durable folder! John said "If knives were cars, this one would be a tank" and I agree completely.

The Falcon is a slim knife which is almost unnoticeable with the provided sheath in horizontal carry mode. Mine is definitely a two-handed opener and closer. I've tried adjustment and lubrication but it hasn't eased up much at all. I read an article in the May 2003 issue of Tactical Knives that John said his idea had been "to build a folder that when opened was as close to being a fixed blade knife as possible." He also said he was "more interested in the blade staying open than in ease of closing." I guess these statements explain things.

In these days when disassembly will void most warranties, it's also interesting to see that John provides a service kit containing all the bolts, washers, wrenches, etc. needed to completely disassemble and reassemble your knife. A statement of how confident John is in it's construction.
 
I have a Greco Falcon as well. John Greco is quite a matter of fact kind of guy and the folks at cqcknives are great to deal with too. These things are built first and foremost to be tough as hell. I am so impressed that I think I'll get a Rator next. From the bronze washers to the handy vertical/horizontal sheath I'm very impressed. If anyone can post pictures I'll gladly send you the pics I scanned of the knife.
 
Greco makes some damn fine knives...although Iam not impressed with his folders, I do love his fixed blades and own three of them! Good luck with your new Greco...I'm sure it won't let you down!
 
Ken:

Can I send you the pics so you can post them. They are nicer than the ones fron greco and cqc knives.:)
 
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