Mcusta knives?

[mike l w]

I got one, it's definitely my sharpest knife. I find that because it's so nice looking I end up not wanting to scratch it up. The pocket clip wants to wiggle on me a bit, that's the only negative thing I could say about it.

 

[rjdankert]

Yes, "33 layer nickel damascus steel blade with a VG-10 core and thumb studs".

 

[rjdankert]

Hope you will like yours as much as I like mine.

 

[Voodoosix]

Damascus Bamboo

 

[Noctis3880]

Damascus Bamboo

I wanted this, but despite what some people say, size matters. Those cocobolo scales are giving me second thoughts about my choice of Quince wood. I may go the way of the true knife nut and get both of them:thumbup:. Aside from my Para2 in S90V and my second in CTS-20CP, this will be the first time I got the same knife model twice.

 

[Voodoosix]

I wanted this, but despite what some people say, size matters. Those cocobolo scales are giving me second thoughts about my choice of Quince wood. I may go the way of the true knife nut and get both of them:thumbup:. Aside from my Para2 in S90V and my second in CTS-20CP, this will be the first time I got the same knife model twice.

i went to the store with the intention of buying a small Sebenza... i left with the Bamboo and an Ebony Take. later i swapped the blades between the two and that's how this Bamboo has a damascus blade.

the Tactility is definately larger though. here they are next to a Mini Grip for size reference.

 

[wolf5391]

I'm tempted by that Take Damascus model. Though the specs say 3 1/2 closed, which sounds mighty small. My William Henry B12 TZ has a 3" blade and 7" Overall length, and about 4" closed. Many of my other small knives have similar dimensions. My smallest is a Small Buck Vantage Pro, which is a little over 3 1/2" closed.

Now depending on design, finger choil, and handle thickness I might be willing to go with it, but the tiny size gives me some pause before sinking $150 into one. I use my knives at work and would prefer to be able to pull my knife out, open it, cut what I need, and close it. All with one hand, and preferably without fumbling around trying to open it.

honestly its a nice size for me but i kind of wish there was a poclet clip. i carry it in my pocket with the pouch it comes in. I compared it with my small sebenza and the sebenza is about a quater of an inch longer overall.

 

[Noctis3880]

honestly its a nice size for me but i kind of wish there was a poclet clip. i carry it in my pocket with the pouch it comes in. I compared it with my small sebenza and the sebenza is about a quater of an inch longer overall.

Ditto. The hammered clip on the Bamboo model would be perfect for it. Honestly, I don't care much for the knife pouches. It protects the knife yes, but it's a pain when you're trying to use a knife one-handed. Belt pouches aren't too bad though, but I still wouldn't get a William Henry because of it(aside from the B12 TZ which has its own clip on the knife).

I suppose handle length isn't something I would stick to religiously given that the Kershaw Needs Work fits my hand quite well, though it's a fistful of knife(or handle in this case) despite being small.

 

[tasd]

I picked up my first mcusta last month, the yoroi. While obviously a gentlemen s fo'der, its still a whole lot of knife.

 

[Alann45]

I wanted this, but despite what some people say, size matters. Those cocobolo scales are giving me second thoughts about my choice of Quince wood. I may go the way of the true knife nut and get both of them:thumbup:. .

The Quincewood ones certainly are very attractive.
But the Bamboo in Cocobolo is stunning. The Cocobolo seems to really set off the damascus bolsters, or vice verca. They also do the Bamboo in Ebonywood, but I think the Cocobola is more attractive in this case.

And who deserves one more than you?

 

[Noctis3880]

I have to say though, I like the damascus they use. While not the picture perfect repeating pattern of Raindrop or Ladder damascus on a Sebenza, it at least looks more consistent and subtle than that random hard etched atrocity on my Spyderco Jigged Bone Damascus Delica.

The tactility seems like a good compromise between a utility folder and a gentlemen's knife. Good size, damascus, and beautiful wood handles. It seems like I can have my cake and eat it too!

 

[Noctis3880]

Got my tactility in today, and I think I like it.

The wood has a nice appearance to it, almost like amboyna burl. I did note a few small holes here and there, as well as a tiny hairline crack through the back pivot area. But it looks stabilized so hopefully that's just a fault that was already present and won't split apart later in the future. The ergonomics are great, it almost feels like a Sebenza with contoured handles. Opening is just smooth as butter and reminds me of my XM-18. The lock is a bit harder to disengage than my Sebenza. The clip does wobble a bit, but it doesn't bother me too much.

My gripes are the slightly holey wood(and the hairline crack), sharp edges here and there, and a slightly uneven grind on the right side near the tip.

The damascus also looks a bit "fake":

What I mean is that you can "feel" the different layers as bumps under your fingernail when running it along the blade. I'm not sure how that finish is achieved, but I would say it looks like the blade was dipped into an acid bath for a few hours, then was polished up after. It certainly makes my Spyderco damascus look more "real".

 

[copper55]

I have the MC-15D It's a beautiful knife.. my only gripe is that I think they have rotten customer service.

 

[Alann45]

I did note a few small holes here and there, as well as a tiny hairline crack through the back pivot area.

Apprciate you mentioning the small holes. I just got one and mine also has a few of them, one on the edge of the wood, but very small. No cracks that I can see.
I'm assuming or hoping the small holes are just in the nature of the Quince wood.

 

[lava_lamp]

I had two Mcustas and couldn't get the blades to stay centered. Wonderful knives other than that...

 

[The Government]

I just bought one of these.

From my first example, Im totally blown away.

I cannot believe it took me so long to discover them. I might have to post up a photo review some time in the near future.

The name of the model I picked up was their "basic folder" with an integral pocket clip, ebony handles, and VG-10. All this for less than a hundo? whaaaat????!!!!

Fit and finish is perfect. Blade swings open as smoothly as a benchmade.

I cant wait to see how the Ebony looks after years of use...

Loving it right now. :thumbup: