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Damn_Animal

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Hey guys,

Been looking at this model for a bit now that I got some cash in the pocket. Been debating between the 4 and the 5.5 model. I am looking at carrying the knife not just letting it sit around, steel is supposed to be used right haha. Anyways before i make the jump and dump a bunch of cash into one of these, I would like some feedback from other owners, how does it work as an EDC, is it possible to get the clip flipped to tip up, and how does HTM's DLC hold up?

Thanks in advance
 
I have the 5.5 dlc. I carry mine almost everyday. It is a big knife but, it's also very slim so I don't really notice it too much in my pocket. The dlc is holding up very well on mine. Some of the corners on it are smoothing out a bit (they're getting a little bit shinier) but they're still black. Actually haven't been able to scratch it. It seems to take metal off of the object that touches it! The only criticism I have is that the 5.5 does make some people jump if you use it to say open a box or some other mundane chore.
 
You want to use the flipper as a wave hook?
 
Thanks for the response monte, good to hear that the bigger version vanishes in the pocket so well. Probably not going to use a wave function on any knife dont like em buddy has a emerson I find the waving knives sort of gimmicky
 
The MM 5.5 is extremely carryable for a knife its size, thanks to the superb blade:handle ratio and (as already mentioned) the fact that it's no thicker than it has to be (about the same as a HTM Gunhammer).

The MM 4 is a great knife too, but if you're eyeing the 5.5, don't let concerns about carryability deter you. I was actually faced with the same decision -- MM 4 vs. 5.5 -- when I bought my first DDR knife at the CA Custom Knife Show last October. Darrel had both a 4 and a 5.5, and I was eyeing the 5.5 because I loved the Trident blade on it. When the time came to decide, Darrel and I had the following exchange:

Me: "I'm gonna have to go with the 4. I love the 5.5, but I don't think it's the sort of thing I'd be able to carry."
Darrel (nods at the 5.5 with a mischievous grin): "Put it in your pocket."
Me: "Wha-, er, okay." (I take the Strider SMF I was carrying at the time out of my pocket and slip the MM 5.5 in. It carries like a dream: I can barely even tell it's there, nor could anyone else unless they were carefully looking for the low-ride pocket clip.)
Darrel (still with the mischievous grin): "See. :D It's a lot of blade, but it's also practical to carry and use."

Needless to say, I ended up getting the 5.5 and have been hooked on DDR and HTM knives ever since. I actually have another MM 5.5 on order with Darrel right now -- it's going to be something really special. :D
 
Forgot to comment on the question about DLC: it's extremely durable. I EDCed a HTM Gunhammer with DLC-coated blade for a while, and the finish shows no noticeable wear despite being used to cut cardboard, zip ties, and various other stuff.
 
it is surprisingly easy to carry. It honestly carries the best out of many of my blades. after toting it around for a day, my 3in blades seem like nothing.
 
I EDC a 5.5" CUDA with a Talonite blade in the summer. The pockets in my shorts are not deep enough for a 7" CUDA. In the winter I EDC a 7" CUDA with a CPM S-90-V blade. I wouldn't recommend a tip up carry for either because the "ears" get snagged on one's pocket. I have a couple of custom CUDA MAXXs on order in Stellite 6K.
 
tiguy7 said:
I wouldn't recommend a tip up carry for either because the "ears" get snagged on one's pocket. I have a couple of custom CUDA MAXXs on order in Stellite 6K.
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That is why I have ground off the "flipper" hook on my HD Maxx and previously on a CUDA Stiletto Maxx that sold 2 years ago. Also, to get a reliable wave opening, the pocket clip needs to be mounted so that approx 1.5" is exposed above the pocket. A lanyard greatly improves these odds.
 
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