is anyone but me excited for the domino?

mkjellgren said:
Blade length is around 3.5, cutting edge is 3.13, similar to the manix2.
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The Domino feels *much* smaller in hand and much more ergonomic than the Manix2. It actually reminds me more of the Sage in terms of how it feels in my hand. It is a great knife - I'm looking forward to picking mine up when they come out.

TedP
 
I like it, but I'd like it a lot more at $130 and with a deep wire clip. When a knife gets up over $200, it better smell like Kate Upton. Compare the Domino to the Sage 2, which is a about the same size, and is also a titanium framelock. The Sage 2 clocks in at $152 shipped. Does laminate carbon fiber instead of titanium (on the non-locking scale), and CTS XHP instead of S30V merit the Domino's 30% price bulge? Sometimes I just think that a knife has priced itself out of the market, and for me the Domino, Southard, etc. fall in that category. But Mr. Sal seems to be selling the Southards just fine, and this one will sell too, so it seems that he knows what he's doing. I just gotta draw the line somewhere. It looks like a sweet knife, though.

[Edit: maybe the ball bearing pivot factors into the Domino's price too, but a $32 CRKT Ripple has that also].
 
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Meh... It's pretty cool but I don't think it's $200 cool . The flipper is neat, Ti framelock with steel insert is a win, blade steel is there. I don't see what it offers over Spyderco's other cheaper models. It's something different but I wouldn't say necessarily innovative. That being said, I wouldn't kick it out of bed.
 
seelow123 said:
I have to respectfully disagree with you on that one. Knifecenter has the Domino listed for just $210. That's a hell of a bargain if it's anything like the Southard.
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$210? Okay, now I'm interested. I'll be looking forward to seeing some reviews after some people get this knife. I just may bite.
 
WorkingEdge said:
Spyderco website states 3.13 inch blade, 2.89 inch edge, or something thereabouts.
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Thanks for the correction. I failed to check the official specs. I was just going off of memory of the prototype video and I guess I thought I remembered it being larger. Guess not. Oh well, I actually like the 3" size better anyway, so this one is right up my ally.
 
I hope to capture one. The Southard flipper is excellent! The Domino is just the right size for EDC in L.A.

Spyderco Domino (C172CFTI) Specifications:
length overall 7.68" (195 mm)
length closed 4.55" (116 mm)
blade length 3.13" (80 mm)
cutting edge 2.89" (73 mm)
blade thickness 0.118" (3 mm)
blade steel CTS XHP
weight 4.2 oz (119 g)
handle material Carbon Fiber G-10 Laminate / Titanium
 
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These should be shipping soon. A dealer who has some collector's and some regulars is selling. He usually is the first to show them as officially for sale. :D
 
nccole said:
These should be shipping soon. A dealer who has some collector's and some regulars is selling. He usually is the first to show them as officially for sale. :D
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They're, uh... out of stock now. N-not that it's my fault or anything.

*ahem*
 
About $75 overpriced-xhp not really a supersteel although a nice steel,and Taiwan made shouldn't cost that much.
 
I like it.
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Blade-fiend said:
I was thinking more like a flipping sage2 :)
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Bingo! I had that same reaction - the ergos of the Domino are more similar to the Sage than the Manix. It just sorta melts into your hand - it is amazing how comfortable it feels. I'm psyched - it will be arriving on 14 AUG!

TedP
 
I think I'm going to stick with the Southard for now. The domino is an intriguing knife, but I can't get too excited about a 3" blade in a 4 oz. knife. The Southard is also 4 oz. but it's got a longer blade, longer cutting edge and a slimmer profile which I like a lot. Sage-like ergos would definitely be a plus for the domino.
 
The Sage 2 clocks in at $152 shipped. Does laminate carbon fiber instead of titanium (on the non-locking scale), and CTS XHP instead of S30V merit the Domino's 30% price bulge?
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+1 to this

I have a sage 2 and I love it very much and its a titanium framelock for a much more reasonable price. I'm sure flippers cost more to make, but $50 more will put it well out of my price range and cost:benefit ratio in my opinion. Now if I can find a used on on the forums for around $150, or trade for one I wouldn't mind giving it a try. I do like the size and look of it. But I'm sure it will be some time in the distant future that these start showing up on the exchange for that price.
 
I'm also wondering what is giving the Domino it's price tag. It's a good looking knife, sure, but like others have said..It's basically a flipping Sage 2, with a different steel. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE my Sage 2, but I don't know if I'll buy the Domino right off the bat. My Southard can keep me company until the Domino gets to a more reasonable price.
 
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