LionSteel - SR1A, Exceeds expectations!!!

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As it goes, I'm one picky S-O-B when it comes to knives. Considering how empty my wallet feels after some of these purchases, I'm very discerning and have a bad habit of looking for reasons to not love the knives I buy. Recent purchases have only served to further my disappointment..............that is until I finally pulled the trigger on this SR1A. MAGISTERIAL!!! Yes it's the vanilla version, satin blade, black aluminum handle, but it's anything but vanilla. Beautifully executed, balance is great, perfect fit and finish, feels great in the hand, absolutely amazing. I'm sure that if you're in the LionSteel Forum, none of this is news to you or something you don't already know. The SR1's have been around for a while and discussed ad nauseam, but this is my first LionSteel, and I wanted to say thank you to Gianni, Molletta, and the bladeforum community for the insightful threads and comments.

 
Munzer, thank to you for you first LionSteel knife!!!
Ciao Gianni
 
Now that I've carried it a few days, it's incredibly light for it's size and with the deep carry clip, hides away nice and clean in the pocket. If anyone reading this is on the fence about buying this, don't let your reservations hold you back. You can pay a lot more for other knives and end up getting a lot less knife. Quite impressive to say the least.
 
I frequently describe my SR1A "like a fine sports car". The fit of the parts to each other, and the overall finish is really amazing.
 
Compared to the 15 year old Buck Crosslock that used to be my edc, if the SR1A is a fine sports car, the crosslock would be an AMC Pacer.
 
Munzer said:
Compared to the 15 year old Buck Crosslock that used to be my edc, if the SR1A is a fine sports car, the crosslock would be an AMC Pacer.
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LionSteel SR-1 and SR-2 Alumium give you a lot of value and the Ergal 7075 aluminum integral/solid FrameLock is very strong.

The 1970s gave us some real doozies masquerading as cars: AMC Pacer, AMC Gremlin, Chevrolet Chevette and Ford Pinto!
 
RamZar said:
Chevrolet Chevette
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That just totally made my morning. Memories of the late 80's in my buddies red Chevette! Never in a million years did I think that by joining this forum, would I see a thread with LionSteel and Chevy Chevette in the same post. I think there is more value in my SR1A than was ever in a Chevette. Bravo!
 
I just got my mitts on the "vanilla" SR-1a and was going to start a thread but op said all I have to say. It's a sweet blade, I'm impressed, and very happy.
 
rxavage said:
I just got my mitts on the "vanilla" SR-1a and was going to start a thread but op said all I have to say. It's a sweet blade, I'm impressed, and very happy.
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I've been edc'ing this for the last three months and and my initial impressions still hold true. The D2 has held an amazing edge, and I still haven't had to sharpen it. The weight isn't nearly as unwieldy as one might think and the ergos IMO are great. I've used for household tasks from cutting cardboard to doing some small limbing on a walking trail around my office. I especially like the option to lock it as a fixed blade when doing heavier chores. Overall a great knife.
 
Munzer said:
I've been edc'ing this for the last three months and and my initial impressions still hold true. The D2 has held an amazing edge, and I still haven't had to sharpen it. The weight isn't nearly as unwieldy as one might think and the ergos IMO are great. I've used for household tasks from cutting cardboard to doing some small limbing on a walking trail around my office. I especially like the option to lock it as a fixed blade when doing heavier chores. Overall a great knife.
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Same here. It has become my favorite knife, all others have been tossed aside.
 
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