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My current top 2 favorite knives are my PM2 and Domino, both in CTS-204P. The PM2 is a Knifeworks exclusive and the Domino is a Bento Box Shop exclusive.
THE SPECS: PM2 / Domino
OPEN - 8.281" / 7.680"
CLOSED - 4.812" / 4.550"
BLADE LENGTH - 3.438" / 3.130"
CUTTING EDGE - 3.078" / 2.890"
BLADE THICKNESS - 0.141" / 0.118"
WEIGHT - 3.9oz / 4.2oz
HANDLE MATERIAL - G10 / G10 & Ti
BLADE STEEL - CTS-204P / CTS-204P
Both of these knives fit my hand like a glove. Last year I would have easily said my favorite is the Domino simply because the PM2 has a compression lock. I've bought & sold multiple PM2's each time telling myself I would get to know the compression lock, but it never happened. Then I scored this one on the exchange for what I thought was a fair price and this time I actually got acquainted with it. I've carried it on and off and the compression lock is now on my list of locks I like. Previously my favorite was liner & frame lock. Maybe I realized it's more-or-less an upside down liner lock that's arguably stronger? Not sure, but I like it now. The Domino I just received yesterday. I had a Domino sometime last year, wasn't overly impressed with it. It was one of the first flippers I'd owned, in fact I think it was the 2nd behind the Southard. The detent on it was a little too strong which I think was one of the reasons why I sold it. This one I have now is just perfect. The detent is spot on, easily & reliably flips. CTS-204P is a favorite of mine so neither have the edge as far as that goes. I like G10 and am kind of indifferent to all G10 or half G10 / half Ti. Probably one of the main differences is the flipper. Do I need a flipper? No, of course not...but it's fun.
The Domino is a little heavier (due to the Ti) but the blade is slightly thinner which may make it a little better slicer - but honestly the PM2 is plenty slim to slice away at just about anything as well.
I suppose this would be the time where I pick which one I like more. I think...I *think*...I'm liking the Domino more at this moment. It should also be said that I picked both of these up used for within $10 of each other so to me the prices are the same. It may just be I'm picking the Domino because it's the newest in my drawer, I'm not sure...but they both kick ass in my book. :thumbup:
I'm looking forward to checking out some of your top 2's battle it out. I realize this isn't like most threads where you can just open it up and comment. You may have to take some special pics, etc. so I appreciate anyone who can contribute to the idea - and obviously everyone is welcome to comment, doesn't have to be a 'knife fight'.
THE SPECS: PM2 / Domino
OPEN - 8.281" / 7.680"
CLOSED - 4.812" / 4.550"
BLADE LENGTH - 3.438" / 3.130"
CUTTING EDGE - 3.078" / 2.890"
BLADE THICKNESS - 0.141" / 0.118"
WEIGHT - 3.9oz / 4.2oz
HANDLE MATERIAL - G10 / G10 & Ti
BLADE STEEL - CTS-204P / CTS-204P
Both of these knives fit my hand like a glove. Last year I would have easily said my favorite is the Domino simply because the PM2 has a compression lock. I've bought & sold multiple PM2's each time telling myself I would get to know the compression lock, but it never happened. Then I scored this one on the exchange for what I thought was a fair price and this time I actually got acquainted with it. I've carried it on and off and the compression lock is now on my list of locks I like. Previously my favorite was liner & frame lock. Maybe I realized it's more-or-less an upside down liner lock that's arguably stronger? Not sure, but I like it now. The Domino I just received yesterday. I had a Domino sometime last year, wasn't overly impressed with it. It was one of the first flippers I'd owned, in fact I think it was the 2nd behind the Southard. The detent on it was a little too strong which I think was one of the reasons why I sold it. This one I have now is just perfect. The detent is spot on, easily & reliably flips. CTS-204P is a favorite of mine so neither have the edge as far as that goes. I like G10 and am kind of indifferent to all G10 or half G10 / half Ti. Probably one of the main differences is the flipper. Do I need a flipper? No, of course not...but it's fun.
The Domino is a little heavier (due to the Ti) but the blade is slightly thinner which may make it a little better slicer - but honestly the PM2 is plenty slim to slice away at just about anything as well. 
I suppose this would be the time where I pick which one I like more. I think...I *think*...I'm liking the Domino more at this moment. It should also be said that I picked both of these up used for within $10 of each other so to me the prices are the same. It may just be I'm picking the Domino because it's the newest in my drawer, I'm not sure...but they both kick ass in my book. :thumbup:
I'm looking forward to checking out some of your top 2's battle it out. I realize this isn't like most threads where you can just open it up and comment. You may have to take some special pics, etc. so I appreciate anyone who can contribute to the idea - and obviously everyone is welcome to comment, doesn't have to be a 'knife fight'.
