Lone Wolf input

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I would like some input on what you do or don't like in general about Lone Wolf knives. Particulary the Longhorn model. Just has everything great knives for about $100 have. Trying to decide my birthday present to myself and i'm stuck now for either a tried and true Spyderco Endura ZDP or now the Lone Wolf Longhorn. Thanks,
-John
 
I don't have the Lone Wolf Longhorn model but have a Harsey T2 Ranger. I also have a Spyderco Endura (G10-flatgrind).

Both knives have good steel, good ergonomics, good design and a good warranty.

The only negative thing I could say about either knife is that the T2 has developed some blade play after very little use. There is no significant problems with using the knife as a result of that. The Spyderco is still rock solid after extensive use.

I will continue to purchase Spyderco products.
 
I don't have either of the specific knives you are interested in, but I did own a Spyderco Endura in VG-10 among many other Spydies and I do own a Lone Wolf Harsey D2 Double Action.

I think the ZDP Endura is FRN (fiberglass reinforced nylon.) It is grippy and fairly indestructable, but some people would say it looks like cheap plastic. The Lone Wolf is G10, a fiberglass resin that is also fairly grippy and indestructable, but is perhaps a little higher-end look and used to be found only in higher-priced knives, though Spyderco's Byrd line and others have changed that a bit.

The S30V steel of the Lone Wolf should do you just fine -- it is one of the higher-end steels out there, and used in many great knives, like Chris Reeve's $300-$500 Sebenzas. ZDP-189 is the current super steel, though. I haven't owned one yet, but folks here tend to love it.

My Lone Wolf knives come with great fit and finish and so do most Spydercos, but my VG-10 Endura was a little cheap looking and feeling by comparison to my Lone Wolf (at double the price).

It would be nice if you could compare them in person. The Endura is a big knife and the ergonomics aren't for everybody. I haven't handle the Longhorn so can't comment there.

Good luck.
 
You know I just sold my T2 and the S30V blade rocks. The ergonomics absolutely rock. Now if Lone Wolf could somehow figure out how to build a decent quality handle around that superb blade they would have something. Personally I will never buy another Lone Wolf and I would never buy a Lone Wolf over a Spydie! My $35 Boker Hyper puts my Harsey T2 to shame by far!
 
I have carried a Lone Wolf Double Duty in S30V for two years and it sees serious hard work. I do not "baby" it. If I am weeding the lawn it gets used. If I am cutting sheetrock it gets used. If I am removing scales from another knife it get used. If I am doing a wiring repair it gets used. It looks like it has been used for many years and it still works just fine. Yes there are a few small chips in the blade from the hard use but they act as small serations and probably add to the time between sharpenings. I only sharpen it about every three weeks and it is used daily.
 
I have 2 LW Dark Ravens and they are very well built, durable, and a very good EDC. I don't have any complaints ...Very Good Folders. I believe the Longhorn is the big bro to the dark raven. Hope this helps some. Take Good Care and Be Safe Always.


-ROOK-
 
I have a Lone Wolf Lobo. It's a good knife but it's too expensive for
what it is. All in all I think Spydercos are way better values but that
is just my opinion. Half the blades in my collection are spydercos and
I don't believe that's an accident.
 
I have a Lone Wolf T2 from when they first came out. Nice knife for what I use it for. I would never buy another Lone Wolf knife again. IMO Lone Wolf is like SOG..... they have gone downhill in the last couple of years.
 
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