Lion Steel Dom

[Pàdruig]

Is there a good texture/feel to the rams horn? That one I had on notification but the stock pics didn't sell me on it. Maybe if the coloring is a little darker as more pics come out. Just not a fan of the yellowey-white/off-white in a lot of bone and stag.

I absolutely love the Rams Horn. My favorite cover on these by far, even more than the wood. It is certainly a bit chunkier but it feels secure in hand and it has a tactile feel to it that one can only get from a natural material like horn or bone. The coloring can vary from black to blonde. Some, like mine, have cool red flecks in it.

This one is my favorite.

Shown here beside one with Bocote covers. Note the difference in thickness.

This pic shows the dramatic difference in horn coloring. One blonde, one black.

 

[boykinlp]

There's a lot of great scale makers on this forum alone, so I could always choose to dress it up later on if I really need to.

Could you please point me in the direction of these scale makers? Thanks.

 

[Railsplitter]

Could you please point me in the direction of these scale makers? Thanks.

I sent you a message on your profile page.

 

[boykinlp]

I sent you a message on your profile page.

Rick,
Check your profile,page. Thanks.

 

[Railsplitter]

Rick,
Check your profile,page. Thanks.

Email sent and you can send PM's now too.

 

[JTB_5]

I like the longer long pull on the dom; looks better than the older runs.

 

[Nixelplix]

It is a nice knife!

 

[sitflyer]

Wish I could see a side by side shot next to a TC sheepsfoot Barlow of this one, oh well, maybe if the USPS has their stuff together, I can see it in person tomorrow...

 

[Nixelplix]

Just now realized there is a pull on both sides of the blade, lol!

 

[Ryan Thompson]

Ok. You guys talked me into it. I ordered one. And really, a slipjoint in M390, what’s not to love!!

 

[sitflyer]

Just now realized there is a pull on both sides of the blade, lol!

Now that's funny! How looking at a pic you can realize something is right under your nose...does this make it easy to pinch open?

 

[Nixelplix]

Now that's funny! How looking at a pic you can realize something is right under your nose...does this make it easy to pinch open?

It is a fairly stiff pull, say a 7 or 8. I think it does give more purchase for pinching open the blade. I like the option of being able to open it with either hand.

 

[LTSweeney18]

Wish I could see a side by side shot next to a TC sheepsfoot Barlow of this one, oh well, maybe if the USPS has their stuff together, I can see it in person tomorrow...

Hope this helps! The micarta on the Dom is lighter than the pic shows.

 

[Pàdruig]

I think the Euro Barlows are closer in size to the Northfield 77s.

 

[LTSweeney18]

I think the Euro Barlows are closer in size to the Northfield 77s.

Pretty sure they're the exact same size I think?

 

[sitflyer]

Hope this helps! The micarta on the Dom is lighter than the pic shows. View attachment 930778 View attachment 930779

Thank you for that! I think I am going to love this knife, the little extra length in both the handle and the blade will be much appreciated by me. I'm very excited to get this one in hand.

 

[LTSweeney18]

Thank you for that! I think I am going to love this knife, the little extra length in both the handle and the blade will be much appreciated by me. I'm very excited to get this one in hand.

You're welcome! You will love it I think. I'm going to be carrying it for a looong time for sure. I absolutely love it.

 

[Pàdruig]

Pretty sure they're the exact same size I think?

I stopped being lazy and pulled them out. Lion Steel is about an 1/8" longer.

 

[JTB_5]

I stopped being lazy and pulled them out. Lion Steel is about an 1/8" longer.

Thicker in the handle by a bit as well.

 

[gaj999]

You guys are killin' me. What's the thickness behind the edge?