Massdrop/Laconico Keen

It definitely hits above it's weight. Great knife.

I have the gray slot version. Thinking about doing a Scotch Brite job to the scales and leaving the clip, slot and backspacer untouched. Should give a nice contrast but I'm hesitant to try it in fear it will look bad. I've done the Scotch Brite treatment and Ti before and it's always turn our great though.
 
Spikediesel said:
Eagerly awaiting this! I’ve had the page open for days contemplating the purchase. Wondering if this will scratch my itch for a Laconico without shelling out for a Jasmine or an EZC.
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I think I understand where you’re coming from when you say this. There’s a certain sense of ... raw/no frills external, extremely refined mechanics... I think that’s the best way to explain it... when looking at Laconico customs. Slabs, with gorgeous grinds riding on glass. That feel seems translated best with the Keen, MBK Minpin, and the Alliance EZE, while the Kizer produced versions deliver the designs with a softer feel due to the extra level of contour.

If I’m understanding your perspective correctly, it’ll either meet that feel, or leave you feeling like you want to bring in just one more, with a blade shape you’re more accustomed to from Ray.

Having said all of that, per Ray’s IG comments, his EDC for awhile now has been a purple, plain handle Keen.
 
Well.... after aleforme aleforme gave his endorsement I watched Cedric's video on YouTube and lost all self control... I ordered the plain grey with groove. Still looking forward to your review halden.doerge halden.doerge !
 
RBid said:
I think I understand where you’re coming from when you say this. There’s a certain sense of ... raw/no frills external, extremely refined mechanics... I think that’s the best way to explain it... when looking at Laconico customs. Slabs, with gorgeous grinds riding on glass. That feel seems translated best with the Keen, MBK Minpin, and the Alliance EZE, while the Kizer produced versions deliver the designs with a softer feel due to the extra level of contour.

If I’m understanding your perspective correctly, it’ll either meet that feel, or leave you feeling like you want to bring in just one more, with a blade shape you’re more accustomed to from Ray.

Having said all of that, per Ray’s IG comments, his EDC for awhile now has been a purple, plain handle Keen.
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Well said! And I hope it lives up to everything I want it to be when it arrives!
 
Spikediesel said:
Well.... after aleforme aleforme gave his endorsement I watched Cedric's video on YouTube and lost all self control... I ordered the plain grey with groove. Still looking forward to your review halden.doerge halden.doerge !
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And it goes well with beer! :D

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Watching the Black Friday deals, holding my breath, and staying resolute.

More than wanting a knife for me right now, I’d just like to see you guys get those Keens in hand.
 
My tracking shows Monday delivery. This thread needs more pics! Got on the mailer for the EZC too! I’m overly excited to see these designs at a price point I can afford. It looks like the quality is there as well.
 
I'm not gonna lie, it's everything I'd hoped and maybe a bit more. Fit and finish perfectly dialed, super thin grind, screams Laconico design. Love the spear point blade with the full flat grind. Just so, so versatile. It's one of those knives that makes me think "Maybe I could just carry one pocket knife forever..."

I will say, the blasted finish does take snail trails super easily just in case that is an issue for anyone. A drop of KPL on the detent ball turned it super drop-shutty. Not guillotine-style but just the lightest bit of movement and down it goes...if that's something folks are wondering about.

The other thought I've had is that it's just so strange to live in a world where Slysz Bowies are going for $400 and this can be had with ease for $140. This is definitely a knife that punches way, way above its price point. I'm gonna be carrying it a lot.

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halden.doerge said:
I'm not gonna lie, it's everything I'd hoped and maybe a bit more. Fit and finish perfectly dialed, super thin grind, screams Laconico design. Love the spear point blade with the full flat grind. Just so, so versatile. It's one of those knives that makes me think "Maybe I could just carry one pocket knife forever..."

I will say, the blasted finish does take snail trails super easily just in case that is an issue for anyone. A drop of KPL on the detent ball turned it super drop-shutty. Not guillotine-style but just the lightest bit of movement and down it goes...if that's something folks are wondering about.

The other thought I've had is that it's just so strange to live in a world where Slysz Bowies are going for $400 and this can be had with ease for $140. This is definitely a knife that punches way, way above its price point. I'm gonna be carrying it a lot.

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First time I've seen one with a lanyard, and it looks really great Haldin. Nice cord choice!
 
halden.doerge said:
The other thought I've had is that it's just so strange to live in a world where Slysz Bowies are going for $400 and this can be had with ease for $140.
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So funny you mention that, as a former owner of a couple Spyderco Slysz Bowies, I've been thinking for several days that Marcin would be a great designer for Massdrop to try to work with.
 
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