LCC or Dominator?

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I'm looking for a new toy and the leading contenders are the Microtech LCC MA and Camillus Dominator. Which would you pick and why? Also, are there any other knives of similar size and toughness that you would recommend? I also thought of the Al Mar SERE 2000, but for some reason, it's looks just don't do anything for me. I like a knife that's fun to look at, handle and play with.
Thanks!
Dave
 
No question, an LCC if you can find one. LCCs used to go for around $170, but now they can be found for $140 or so, about the same as the Dominator. I had two LCCs and two Dominators; now I have just 2 LCCs. Personally, I just didn't like the "gimmick" knife aspect of the Dominator. Unlike the Kershaws, the Dominator doesn't have any kind of safety. To somewhat lawyer-proof the knife, that meant the Dominator required a hefty push of the blade to open the knife. If the Dominator could be easily opened with a push of the thumbstuds, I would have liked it more; however, as discussed in these forums, the Dominator was never meant to be opened by its thumbstuds. Besides all that, I'm a carbon fiber junkie, so the LCC just does it for me as far as looks go. :D

If you can't find an LCC on the forums, S4 supply still has some new Gen I's for $150 shipped: http://www.s4supply.com/pages/713463/index.htm
 
I concur, I have 2 LCC DA's...they have a great feel, they are heavy and feel like you could pound nails with them, and sharp!
 
Third vote for the LCC, it is built like a tank. It feels good in your hand and the fit and finish are top notch. You won't be disappointed, especially if you can find one with an s30v blade.
 
I've been leaning more towards the LCC. To bad S4 only has serrated Gen I's. I just missed out on the S30V one Roshi had for $115.

There's no point having the assist if it takes that much pressure to start it. I assume it takes more than a Kershaw Boa? The assist on that works well. An MT auto like a UMS might also be possible, but I'm thinking autos are more trouble than they're worth even though it's legal here.
 
If you might ever need to do a hard thrust with your knife you should go with the Dominator. The LCC has very little to keep your hand from sliding onto the blade. The Dominator has a far more secure grip plus a lower guard.

I agree that the LCC is cooler looking, but I think the Dominator is a better choice for self-defense. They are both tanks.

--Bob Q
 
I can only comment half way... I have the Dominator, and for ME, it's the total package. I love the ergos of the handle, the S30V blade rocks, and the robo assist is plain ol' addictive. This is one of only two folders that I regularly carry, the other being the CUDA Maxx 5.5, and it sees the most duty of the two. The maxx tends to freak out the sheeple. I recently touched up the edge and this S30V stuff gets pretty dang sharp! I am totally in love with this folder, it has surplanted (for now) my usual fixed blade carry... which says alot for me.
 
Hey, I know this is off course by adding a another knife to the mix but after having three LCC's (just sold the last)I've found the Microtech Amphibian to be a better self defense knife. The ergonomics are better, the Microbar lock is stronger, and your hand won't slide onto the blade. As others have noted, while the LCC has a better point, it's hard to put a lot of stroke behind it when your hand could slide forward.

All MT knives are sharp and the steel holds up whether they are 154 CM or S30V so don't let 154 CM hold you back.

MT isn't making anymore LCC's at all and isn't making any manual Phib's either so I would go for an MT and get a Dominator later if you want to try one.
 
Both are good knives and I own both. The LCC feels heavy, because it has a large chunk of metal in there for the spring. Too heavy for me for a knife that size and no guard for the hand. My hand has already slipped onto a blade once.

Dominator is the right weight for a small knife extremely strong lock and extremely sharp. As far as hard to open? Adjust the pivot and there is no problem. Also, the way the spring is set up, you will have a hard time getting that puppy to open by accident. It has to get to 30 degrees to hit the release point on the cam. If it doesn't make that, the blade will generally suck back into the handle. I watched some of the testing on the prototype and when the knife was dropped from about 5' with the blade open at abou 30 degrees, the blade wnet back into the handle. No, it wasn't dropped on the blade, it was droppedon the ends and on the flats. Plus, it does have a finger guard, no slip, no cut.
 
With or without the spring between these two knives
there is only one choice.........Dominator.

THIS knife is so over enginerred it can really be
considered a "folding" fixed blade. From a material
and ergonomics stand point the Dominator has few,if
any, peers in terms of sheer strength. From my
point of view the Dominator also best even the much
touted Sebenza on several points. And for less
money! :eek:

So FWIW get the Dominator. I suspect that you'll
get tired of it long before you wear it out or
break it.
 
Roshi, I agree about the Amphibian. That's my first and only Microtech so far, and it may be the best all-around knife I've ever used. I carry it almost every day. Although think it's a good looking knife, I was looking for something a little classier looking, but just as tough.
 
I went with the LCC. It should be on it's way soon, NIB 2002 MA black PE, micarta scales. There are too many people raving about this knife for the last 3 years to ignore it. The Dominator still could be good, but I haven't yet handled one, so I don't know if I would like it or not.

While I was looking for an LCC, I almost was seduced by a William Henry T12CF, one of the prettiest knives I've seen, for the same price. The WH was passed by because I want something tougher and with a little heft to it. Can't wait for the LCC!
 
As much as I like the dominator I have to go with the LCC. Mine has given me a lot of good service and is a great looking knife to boot.
 
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