Any one have a Lightfoot 458 or 460Mag?They look to be a very well made robust knife but Its is rare to see any post about Greg Lightfoot knives here. I know they are not cheap as mostly over $400 but that doesnt seem to stop people buying Sebenzas so whats wrong with Lightfoot? Are they in the same league as CRK or what? They have a few nice looking models on the web site.
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I have the two Lightfoots in the thread linked below. I think they are great knives, but I have not had people show much interest in them.
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=703809&highlight=lightfoot
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=703809&highlight=lightfoot
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I had a 458 Magnum.
It was a great knife in every respect. I stupidly sold it and am in the process of buying it back. Greg is a very nice guy. That helps too.
-Nick
It was a great knife in every respect. I stupidly sold it and am in the process of buying it back. Greg is a very nice guy. That helps too.
-Nick
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I dont think people buy them because they are not readily available and most people are not huge fans of liner locks--they put a sour taste in many peoples mouths. I must admit, I use to be weary of liner locks until I got my hands on a nice emerson. Ive never handled one myself but I have always found they looked nice
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I've seen those in 20CV, and BG42, and it seems like maybe something else. Which steels are those in?
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Greg makes some nice fixed blades too. I've not had the pleasure of owning any of his folders, but have heard only good things.
I've carried this little fb for a few years and it's been a great companion. I think Greg is a master with the grinder. I really like the blade on this knife and the sheath is one of the best I've ever seen, kydex covered with Blue Shark skin.
I've carried this little fb for a few years and it's been a great companion. I think Greg is a master with the grinder. I really like the blade on this knife and the sheath is one of the best I've ever seen, kydex covered with Blue Shark skin.
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GORGEOUS knife, I have really come to like his work, as well as Snody's and Lambert's. Problem is whenever I request information I seem to get blown off. This REALLY turns me off to a sale when this happens.
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By a mile.
Joe, most are BG-42, there was a KnifeArt exclusive MMA in 20CV, and recently Greg Lightfoot has also been using 19C27.
Here are the two I have, the top one is an X-HT Dog, the bottom one a 3LI exclusive MMA.
They are amazing knives, the blunt "subsonic" tips are actually very practical for EDC use, and the titanium frames are extremely thick.
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About those subsonic tips. Anybody know why he only grinds the swedge on one side?
That asymmetry turns me off most of his designs - plus I don't like recurves much.
(Having said that, I've handled a few Lightfoots, and they are indeed solid knives.)
That asymmetry turns me off most of his designs - plus I don't like recurves much.
(Having said that, I've handled a few Lightfoots, and they are indeed solid knives.)
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Thanks LorenzoL. Beautiful knives. I recall looking at a 20CV that someone had locally and was impressed with it all around. The price was good for the quality and materials in the knife.