I have accumulated many nice items over the years including fixed, folding and automatic. Besides the juvenile thrill of the purchase I was always looking for that perfect user. I think I have found it: Reate Exo. It meets every perceived need of mine. Candidly, I really no longer have a rotation. My main concern is avoid ruining the edge not using it but its sharpening. Spoken like a neophyte!
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I mean no offense, but it's really strange to me to for a funky-opening gravity knife to be the one that makes somebody not want to carry other knives!?
Is it the fidget factor for you?
I could pick most any knife out of my collection and be happy using it for the rest of my life. If I had to choose one it would be a Sebenza or Inkosi, because they are functional knives that are perfected.
What is it about the Exo that makes you not want to carry other knives? Is it that effective of a user? Seems like it would have a lot of blade play, does it?
Is it the fidget factor for you?
I could pick most any knife out of my collection and be happy using it for the rest of my life. If I had to choose one it would be a Sebenza or Inkosi, because they are functional knives that are perfected.
What is it about the Exo that makes you not want to carry other knives? Is it that effective of a user? Seems like it would have a lot of blade play, does it?
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I have this exact one you posted. Maybe with a different blade finish. It’s a fun knife, I enjoy it a lot. It locks up pretty tight for an otf. I don’t carry it much…that’s where the Sebenza is king.I mean no offense, but it's really strange to me to for a funky-opening gravity knife to be the one that makes somebody not want to carry other knives!?
Is it the fidget factor for you?
I could pick most any knife out of my collection and be happy using it for the rest of my life. If I had to choose one it would be a Sebenza or Inkosi, because they are functional knives that are perfected.
What is it about the Exo that makes you not want to carry other knives? Is it that effective of a user? Seems like it would have a lot of blade play, does it?
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If you want a locking knife with no blade play that will drop open and closed by gravity, there's the Hogue Deka, Kunwu Pulsar, Benchmade Bugout and Nakamura and various others with cross-bar locks.
No I don't have a fidget factor. I attach it to my belt and forgot about it. If I need it I can easily extract it with one hand and drop the blade. When done reverse process and repeat as needed. "Another Shepard" I admit if any of those you mentioned drop their blade without any wrist action I would be interested!
I'm not a sophisticated user so opening boxes and linear cutting is about the extent of my use. It isn't a work tool so I've never noticed blade play. It is the first purely one handed knife I've owned. Otf's require much more hand tension while this is a purely relaxing action.I mean no offense, but it's really strange to me to for a funky-opening gravity knife to be the one that makes somebody not want to carry other knives!?
Is it the fidget factor for you?
I could pick most any knife out of my collection and be happy using it for the rest of my life. If I had to choose one it would be a Sebenza or Inkosi, because they are functional knives that are perfected.
What is it about the Exo that makes you not want to carry other knives? Is it that effective of a user? Seems like it would have a lot of blade play, does it?
I'll defer to you as a more sophisticated user than i. However, every example you gave doesn't rely purely on gravity but also wrist action. While the extra action may seem seamless to you but not to me.
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I have an Exo M, and I can definitely see how it would spoil you for light use. It’s a fun knife, very easy to engage, and very, very sharp. And it’s pretty damn nice looking, too.
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There IS the inconvenient fact that a gravity knife can land you in jail in many jurisdictions.
OP, make sure you know knife laws before you cross State/County/City lines.
For that reason alone the Exo shouldn’t be considered a good choice for EDC.
Check out kniferights.org to learn more.
OP, make sure you know knife laws before you cross State/County/City lines.
For that reason alone the Exo shouldn’t be considered a good choice for EDC.
Check out kniferights.org to learn more.
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The Hogue Deka, Kunwu Pulsar, and Benchmade Bugout and Nakamura that I have require far less action of any sort than the Exo. All I have to do is pull the lock bar. No wrist.
I'm not arguing with any of your thoughtful points. You've raised issues that demand careful consideration.
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I'm not a fan of belt pouches, so when the Exo-M came out with a pocket clip and lock, I bought one.
But IMO, the Exo or Exo-M can work as an EDC.
If you want another gravity type knife, I'd recommend the Civivi Elementum button lock (non-flipper).
It locks in the closed and open position. So, a press on the button, drops the blade out with no resistance.
But IMO, the Exo or Exo-M can work as an EDC.
If you want another gravity type knife, I'd recommend the Civivi Elementum button lock (non-flipper).
It locks in the closed and open position. So, a press on the button, drops the blade out with no resistance.