I got my 154CM Talon today!!!

Yvsa · Apr 5, 2001

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I want to thank Camillus, Rob Simonich and Bladeforums.com for one sweet lovely little knife!!!!

I can' say enough good about it!!!!
I have long admired the Talon, but it was a bit beyond my reach in price no matter how good it may be in Talonite®, but now I have a fine example in excellent steel!!!!
The Talon right out of the box was hair poppin sharp and of course slices paper with ease.
The fit and finish are excellent, the lines are crisp and clean,
and the kydex scabbard fits perfectly. It seems a little loose when first putting the knife in and withdrawing it, but I believe it's the most excellent care used in the manufactureing and fitting of the knife and scabard that makes it feel that way.
I don't believe that it's in any way insecure.
I checked the thickness right at the edge bevel and mine comes in from 0.025 to 0.030, nice and thin
and superbly ground.

This is the finest example of any production knife I have ever seen bar none. It even beats some high level customs I have seen.

I believe Camillus has raised the bar of excellence in the world of production knives if they are all as expertly done as this one!!!!!!!
And if this is an example of the knives Camillus routinely makes it won't be my last, besides I have an EDC coming as well.

Great job was done by all and you've won a new customer and fan!!!!

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"VEGETARIAN".............
Indin word for lousy hunter.

SALTY · Apr 6, 2001

I said it before and I'll take this opportunity to say it again.

Camillus is the knife company to watch!

Scott Dog · Apr 6, 2001

Yvsa:
You scoundrel! I've been waiting for my Talon for two months! Enjoy!

Copis · Apr 7, 2001

Got mine as well! Very nice knife!!!How do the serial numbers work? mine says 1 of 300. I am pretty sure I did not get the first one!

Bill

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It is all Greek to me

Hoodoo · Apr 7, 2001

Copis,
You have my knife because mine says 1 of 300 too.

I think someone made a boo boo. But it's a minor boo boo.

The knife really is a beauty and for the money, an unbeatable deal! You get custom styling, custom steel, and flawless production for $99. Unreal.

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Hoodoo

I get some pleasure from finding a relentlessly peaceful use for a combative looking knife.
JKM

Yvsa · Apr 7, 2001

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I think Will said they were all gonna be 1 of 300 IIRC.

And Scott Dog I have been a waitin' on mine fer a while too.

Still can't get over the quality that's shown in all aspects of the little knife.
I might add this one to my alternateing EDC list.

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"VEGETARIAN".............
Indin word for lousy hunter.

muzzleup · Apr 7, 2001

YVSA;
I got the Talon talonite and the mini-Talon talonite and everything you said about the 154 version goes double of the talonite versions. Camillus has done one of the nicest combinations I have ever seen. Camillus is and has been doing a super job of knife making for many years but the Talons are the most usable of all of my knives....always with me and always ready to use.

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Ron,
Bremerton, Washington

Rob Simonich · Apr 7, 2001

I am glad to hear all you guys are liking the Talon! I am glad you can appreciate the simple yet affective design for hunting and utility. Camillus as has been said are the folks to watch. And thanks to 1SKS for getting this knife made in a good steel to make it more affordable!

Hoodoo · Apr 7, 2001

Just ordered another Talon 154CM. One is just not enough.

Rob, you're awesome. I don't care what Tom Mayo or Walt Welch sez.

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Hoodoo

I get some pleasure from finding a relentlessly peaceful use for a combative looking knife.
JKM

CherylR · Apr 7, 2001

Copis and Hoodoo,
All 300 knives made will say "1 of 300". They aren't serialized but etched to let your great grandchildren know that grandpa left them a special knife

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Quarterstaff · Apr 7, 2001

How many are left? I've been trying to find extra work all week to raise money for the 154cm talon. This would really suck if I missed out on 'em.

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Scott Dog · Apr 10, 2001

Got mine yesterday! Very nice knife!

OwenM · Apr 11, 2001

Mine came this morning, and went to work with me today. Great little knife, and cuts like the dickens (whatever that means). Went through some cardboard boxes, opened some packages, cut a bunch of paper, and shaved mucho hair-popped might be a more accurate way of describing it. Poor thing must be tired. Cleaned it, stropped it, and put it to bed.

btw, you guys can stop lying. I got #1 of 300

Yvsa · Apr 11, 2001

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And I got my EDC today.
What a cute little knife!!!!!

It is also razor sharp out of the box, but not quite as hair poppin as the Talon.
However a couple of passes over the strop and it is.

I usually carry a fixed blade everywhere I go, but I can see the EDC going with me more as a gent's knife. I think it's that nice. And it's that size for me.
And perfect for airline travel!!!!

Great Job Darrel, Camillus and Bladeforums.com!!!!

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"VEGETARIAN".............
Indin word for lousy hunter.

Will Fennell · Apr 14, 2001

God,
I love this job!

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Stay Sharp!
Will Fennell
Camillus Cutlery
www.camillusknives.com

I got my 154CM Talon today!!!

Big Bear