Is it just me or does WE Knife make some very cool knives?

[Screebo]

Recently acquired two We Knife models. A Damasteel Snick and a Limited run Charith. I love these things! They are keepers without a doubt. View attachment 2147033View attachment 2147037View attachment 2147038View attachment 2147039View attachment 2147040

 

[dogstar]

You look like a satisfied customer, which is what this hobby is all about. Enjoy.

 

[el gigantor]

I'm also a fan! I plan on trying to score a Ziffius with flamed integral spacer when it becomes more widely available.

 

[Screebo]

I'm also a fan! I plan on trying to score a Ziffius with flamed integral spacer when it becomes more widely available.

I returned a Ltd. run Ziffius. It was too large for me and just didn’t ring my bell.

 

[Glenn Goodlett]

I think the 604DST (bottom one) is the best looking knife that We has ever made.

 

[Bob Denman]

Yup! Some pretty cool designs!

 

[el gigantor]

I returned a Ltd. run Ziffius. It was too large for me and just didn’t ring my bell.

And I returned a Reiver due to an extremely weak detent! So WE is awesome but not perfect it seems.

 

[el gigantor]

Yup! Some pretty cool designs!View attachment 2147098View attachment 2147099

Do you have that Arrakis sir? I've always been curious about that model...

I like anything Dune-related so I should just buy one I guess.

 

[Bob Denman]

I do! I bought it right after Elijah Isham's death was reported.
Very space-age styling, and still very useful!
Oh! Just one thing: I'm a Bob: no sir here!

 

[Frosted flakes]

I returned a Ltd. run Ziffius. It was too large for me and just didn’t ring my bell.

I love mine, smooth and refined. Button locks are one of my favorites.

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[Chronovore]

They sure do. Most of my WE knives have been modified but here are a couple of nice ones I've kept stock. I haven't been carrying the Shakan because I'm probably going to sell it. (Too many small knives and custom orders coming due!)

 

[marchone]

WE Knife has a great product line and has produced private label designs, e.g. Laconico in the past.

 

[Random Dan]

I've not seen an original design that really appealed to me, but their production quality is excellent and I really like the production versions they've made of other makers' designs.

Gareth Bull "ShamWEri"

Laconico Esprit

O'Young Mini Synergy

 

[Chronovore]

I've not seen an original design that really appealed to me, but their production quality is excellent and I really like the production versions they've made of other makers' designs.

I believe the two I posted above are originals. Another WE original that looks good to me is the Reiver. It's not my style but I appreciate what they were going for here.

As far as named designers, the SNECX Mini Buster is another good-looking knife. It's not for me but it looks cool.

 

[Screebo]

And I returned a Reiver due to an extremely weak detent! So WE is awesome but not perfect it seems.

Nah, I think it was just me and my quirky preferences. Its action was dreamy, solid as a rock and very beautiful anodizing. Heck, it won Best Factory Knife at Blade Show Texas recently. I expected to love it but it made my hand feel small and was heavier than I like for fidgeting. I’m very happy they allowed me to return it for full credit. I turned it right around.

 

[el gigantor]

And I returned a Reiver due to an extremely weak detent! So WE is awesome but not perfect it seems.

I believe the two I posted above are originals. Another WE original that looks good to me is the Reiver. It's not my style but I appreciate what they were going for here.

As far as named designers, the SNECX Mini Buster is another good-looking knife. It's not for me but it looks cool.

The Reiver is the perfect pocket knife for me, but a light downward shake when the knife was closed caused it to fly open. Softest detent I’ve ever experienced by some measure.

 

[SwissHeritageCo]

I've not seen an original design that really appealed to me, but their production quality is excellent and I really like the production versions they've made of other makers' designs.

Gareth Bull "ShamWEri"

Laconico Esprit

O'Young Mini Synergy

Agreed,

Their original designs are a bit frilly for my taste. I also have an irrational dislike of the branded pivots.

But I'm always happy to hear other people enjoy them!

 

[el gigantor]

My 609J.

 

[Frosted flakes]

The Reiver is the perfect pocket knife for me, but a light downward shake when the knife was closed caused it to fly open. Softest detent I’ve ever experienced by some measure.

Something was definitely wrong, mine won't open no matter how hard I fling it downward while closed.

 

[Chronovore]

The Reiver is the perfect pocket knife for me, but a light downward shake when the knife was closed caused it to fly open. Softest detent I’ve ever experienced by some measure.

Something was definitely wrong, mine won't open no matter how hard I fling it downward while closed.

Fit, finish, and quality control from WE is usually good but one place where I see variation is detent strength. Most are good. Some are great. Some need work. I tend to mess with them myself on less expensive knives such as their Civivi or Sencut lines. With more expensive stuff, I'll try to swap a knife with a weak detent at the dealer level.