Liong Mah/Reate Collab: SDC

[The Aflac Duck]

RamZar,

I made sure to answer your questions (as best as I can) in my video. It's currently uploading, and HD takes like 2 hours apparently I'm trying out a new camera.

Also, it's like 14 minutes long I was trying not to make a Skelton-length video, but I guess I talk too much.

In short, I'd definately recomend this knife

 

[RamZar]

RamZar,

I made sure to answer your questions (as best as I can) in my video. It's currently uploading, and HD takes like 2 hours apparently I'm trying out a new camera.

Also, it's like 14 minutes long I was trying not to make a Skelton-length video, but I guess I talk too much.

In short, I'd definately recomend this knife

Excellent!

If it's not a bother and you have calipers and a scale would you mind giving us blade length & thickness, handle width & thickness and weight. GPK's video had the blade length at 3.6" not 3.75".

Also, even though the flipper tab disappears when opened and thus no guard the deep finger choil in the handle should stop your hand from slipping into the blade.

I really dig the fluid lines and subtle bronze accents.

 

[stuff_things]

RamZar,

I made sure to answer your questions (as best as I can) in my video. It's currently uploading, and HD takes like 2 hours apparently I'm trying out a new camera.

Also, it's like 14 minutes long I was trying not to make a Skelton-length video, but I guess I talk too much.

In short, I'd definately recomend this knife

Ughh...you're killing me man. Really, really digging this knife. More so than anything else currently on the market. If I may, what is your YT name? I'd love to check out your video.

Thanks!

 

[The Aflac Duck]

Excellent!

If it's not a bother and you have calipers and a scale would you mind giving us blade length & thickness, handle width & thickness and weight. GPK's video had the blade length at 3.6" not 3.75".

Also, even though the flipper tab disappears when opened and thus no guard the deep finger choil in the handle should stop your hand from slipping into the blade.

I really dig the fluid lines and subtle bronze accents.

Sharpened length is about 3.35" and from top of handle to tip is about 3.70". Stock thickness is about .1575. The handle is about 1.20" at the widest point of the upper choil, to about .85" at the radius of the primary choil, and then ranges from about .92" to 1.07" from the butt end to below the primary choil. Handle thickness is about .54" and .66" including the clip.

I don't have a scale It's a little heavier than a Large Sebenza 21.

 

[The Aflac Duck]

Be sure to switch to HD

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[RamZar]

Thanks for the video review BB. No blues background music?!

Slight downside is the clip hot spot in hand but I'm sure it's a minor issue. Nice how well it flips and I'm not concerned about a lack of guard. The straight lines make it easy for pocket space.

It's about the size of a Large Sebenza 21 with thicker titanium and blade stock. From KC & GPK weight is about 5.4 ounces versus 4.7 ounces for the Large Sebenza. Even at $350 it beats the Large Sebenza's $410 price by quite a bit. Nice packaging but they should add a polishing cloth.

Todd Begg Knives handles the warranty and service for the Steelcraft series made by Reate out of California so it'd be good for Liong Mah to do the same stateside.

 

[The Aflac Duck]

Thanks for the video review BB. No blues background music?!

Slight downside is the clip hot spot in hand but I'm sure it's a minor issue. Nice how well it flips and I'm not concerned about a lack of guard. The straight lines make it easy for pocket space.

It's about the size of a Large Sebenza 21 with thicker titanium and blade stock. From KC & GPK weight is about 5.4 ounces versus 4.7 ounces for the Large Sebenza. Even at $350 it beats the Large Sebenza's $410 price by quite a bit. Nice packaging but they should add a polishing cloth.

Todd Begg Knives handles the warranty and service for the Steelcraft series made by Reate out of California so it'd be good for Liong Mah to do the same stateside.

There was a bit of blues music going on, more "jazzy" though

Good to know that Begg is handling warranty service! I didn't know that. I'm assuming Liong is doing the same?

 

[RamZar]

There was a bit of blues music going on, more "jazzy" though

Good to know that Begg is handling warranty service! I didn't know that. I'm assuming Liong is doing the same?

I just purchased a Slim Daily Carry (SDC) direct from Liong Mah for $307.00 shipped.

Also, I inquired about who handles warranty and service. Will advise once I hear back.

 

[The Aflac Duck]

I just purchased a Slim Daily Carry (SDC) direct from Liong Mah for $307.00 shipped.

Also, I inquired about who handles warranty and service. Will advise once I hear back.

Awesome! I think you'll like it:thumbup:

Thanks for inquiring about warranty service. I'm interested to hear what we'll do.

 

[Dddrees]

Be sure to switch to HD

[video=youtube_share;AAWD_LRbFag]http://youtu.be/AAWD_LRbFag[/video]

Thanks for your video. I find the few videos I've seen that you have done to be fairly even handed and pretty informative. I do you find the flipping action of this knife compared to some of the others you own? If it's not as good as some of the others what do you attribute that too, is that because the others use something better? Is IBS for instance all it's cracked up to be?

 

[The Aflac Duck]

Thanks for your video. I find the few videos I've seen that you have done to be fairly even handed and pretty informative. I do you find the flipping action of this knife compared to some of the others you own? If it's not as good as some of the others what do you attribute that too, is that because the others use something better? Is IBS for instance all it's cracked up to be?

Thanks!

Well, it doesn't flip like the knives I own from André Thorburn, but I give it a solid 8/10. It flips better than the ZT's I own, and has a detent that is spot on. The flipping action is kind of unique though, given the way that the tab is on the SDC.

Bearing type has little weight on how a knife flips. I've tried flippers with caged bearings, sealed bearings, multi row, ceramic bearings, steel bearings, IKBS, PB washers, and probably others that escape me at the moment. It really comes down to how much pressure the lockbar puts on the tang, the detent strength, how the flipper tab is incorporated, and how the flats of the tang are finished (polished flats feel smoother against the detent that stonewash, satin, etc.).

 

[Dddrees]

Thanks!

Well, it doesn't flip like the knives I own from André Thorburn, but I give it a solid 8/10. It flips better than the ZT's I own, and has a detent that is spot on. The flipping action is kind of unique though, given the way that the tab is on the SDC.

Bearing type has little weight on how a knife flips. I've tried flippers with caged bearings, sealed bearings, multi row, ceramic bearings, steel bearings, IKBS, PB washers, and probably others that escape me at the moment. It really comes down to how much pressure the lockbar puts on the tang, the detent strength, how the flipper tab is incorporated, and how the flats of the tang are finished (polished flats feel smoother against the detent that stonewash, satin, etc.).

Thanks for your response. I've been giving some thought to getting a flipper, but I don't really want to get just any flipper or a vast number of them just to get a good one. I figured if I start looking around now I should be able to figure out something that I will be satisfied with. I have looked at a few from André Thorburn but I haven't found the one I want yet and I am still considering other makers as well. The Todd Begg Bodega certainly looks interesting but some of those can certainly be rather expensive. Ultimately I would like something that functions as well as it looks and for now I am looking at smaller blades of 3 to 3 1/2 inches which may or may not be an issue for me.

 

[The Aflac Duck]

Thanks for your response. I've been giving some thought to getting a flipper, but I don't really want to get just any flipper or a vast number of them just to get a good one. I figured if I start looking around now I should be able to figure out something that I will be satisfied with. I have looked at a few from André Thorburn but I haven't found the one I want yet and I am still considering other makers as well. The Todd Begg Bodega certainly looks interesting but some of those can certainly be rather expensive. Ultimately I would like something that functions as well as it looks and for now I am looking at smaller blades of 3 to 3 1/2 inches which may or may not be an issue for me.

No problem:thumbup:

For flipper-nirvana, you should definately consider a knife from André, have you considered the L51 with carbon fiber? Great knife that not only flips well, but cuts very well, and can withstand a lot of abuse. I've put mine through hell, and outside of scratches, the knife is still like new. Never had to tighten a screw, lockup is still where it started, and has zero play in all directions. Overall, probably one of the best knives I own. Have you ever seen a front flipper?

There are a lot of South African makers than produce outstanding flippers like André. Makers like John Arnold, Andre Van Heerden, JD Van Deventer, Trevor Burger, Clyde Challenor, and many others might be right up your alley

 

[Dddrees]

No problem:thumbup:

For flipper-nirvana, you should definately consider a knife from André, have you considered the L51 with carbon fiber? Great knife that not only flips well, but cuts very well, and can withstand a lot of abuse. I've put mine through hell, and outside of scratches, the knife is still like new. Never had to tighten a screw, lockup is still where it started, and has zero play in all directions. Overall, probably one of the best knives I own. Have you ever seen a front flipper?

There are a lot of South African makers than produce outstanding flippers like André. Makers like John Arnold, Andre Van Heerden, JD Van Deventer, Trevor Burger, Clyde Challenor, and many others might be right up your alley

Thanks again. Actually before Pre-Ordering my Shu I looked around a bit for a L51 and I wasn't able to find one. You wouldn't happen to know who has one in that specific configuration available would you? More than likely however this will be something I revisit after getting my Shu.

 

[ncmiked]

Is it me or does this knife remind you of a Gareth Bull Shamwari? Nice looking design.

 

[The Aflac Duck]

Thanks again. Actually before Pre-Ordering my Shu I looked around a bit for a L51 and I wasn't able to find one. You wouldn't happen to know who has one in that specific configuration available would you? More than likely however this will be something I revisit after getting my Shu.

The L51 is kind of rare, so finding one might not be that easy. I needed a little help finding mine. I'll send you an email tonight:thumbup:

Is it me or does this knife remind you of a Gareth Bull Shamwari? Nice looking design.

Not at all. The Shamwari is a front flipper and has more resemblances to a Sebenza imo.

 

[BilboBaggins]

No problem:thumbup:

For flipper-nirvana, you should definately consider a knife from André, have you considered the L51 with carbon fiber? Great knife that not only flips well, but cuts very well, and can withstand a lot of abuse. I've put mine through hell, and outside of scratches, the knife is still like new. Never had to tighten a screw, lockup is still where it started, and has zero play in all directions. Overall, probably one of the best knives I own. Have you ever seen a front flipper?

I was much happier not knowing this knife existed.

 

[Dddrees]

The L51 is kind of rare, so finding one might not be that easy. I needed a little help finding mine. I'll send you an email tonight:thumbup:



Not at all. The Shamwari is a front flipper and has more resemblances to a Sebenza imo.

Thank you sir. I forgot to ask earlier but your list of flipper makers all tend to be South African. Of course Chris Reeves is South African as well. I take it the South Africans have a long history in the art of knife making?

 

[Dddrees]

I was much happier not knowing this knife existed.

It's always better to know than to not know. Of course I could say the same about a Patek Philippe Repeater. But then again at least I'm aware that something so beautiful exists even though I will probably never own one.

 

[The Aflac Duck]

Thank you sir. I forgot to ask earlier but your list of flipper makers all tend to be South African. Of course Chris Reeves is South African as well. I take it the South Africans have a long history in the art of knife making?

Oh yea, SA has a deep history in knife making. I believe the front flipper originated out there due to South Africa's strict knife laws. I could be wrong though, there is another member (who's username I can't remember) who has more knowledge on the subject than I do.

Check out the Knife Makers Guild of South Africa.