Mercworx?

[chasden]

Anyone have direct experience with a Mercworx blade, like the Goliath or Equator?

 

[Rich357]

I have a little experience with the Sniper and Vorax.

 

[chasden]

And ?

 

[KnifeFury]

And ?

I was thinking the same thing

I have had my eye on a Sniper with a Chili handle but am not sure if it is worth the $$.

 

[Rich357]

And ?

And, I didn't know if they were close enough to the models you were asking about to for me to go any farther.

What exactly do you want to know about the fixed blade Mercworxs?

 

[Rich357]

I was thinking the same thing

I have had my eye on a Sniper with a Chili handle but am not sure if it is worth the $$.

My Sniper is very nicely made. Very nice fit and finish. I like the Chili Pepper handle better than their standard handle.

Is it worth the money? That's hard to say. I'm glad I have the Sniper. The finish is nicer than the finish on my Striders. I've hardly used my Sniper.
It has been mostly a safe queen. It is the S30V version.

 

[Rich357]

A pic of my Mercworx Sniper and friends.

Randall Made #1-7
Mercworx Sniper
Strider Mark1-A
Ontario 3S

 

[Rich357]

Busse Satin Jack (not the latest version)
Strider Mark 1
Mercworx Sniper

 

[chasden]

Thanks, Rich. The sniper seems very similar to the equator in design. These are expensive handmade blades -- very handsome -- but I wonder how they hold up. They appear to be hollow ground, with a full tang. How's the balance on the sniper?

 

[Rich357]

The balance point is right at the rear edge of lower guard. It feels like a pretty neutral balance.

If I was going to use the Sniper for something serious I might rough up the finish on the handle. With dry hands, the micarta feels a little too smooth as it comes from the factory. But, that's an easy thing to change.

It is a hollow grind but not a real deep hollow grind.

 

[Rich357]

Any excuse to take a new picture.

Mercworx Shiva points to balance point of Mercworx Sniper


I should have wiped the blade of the Sniper before taking the photo.

 

[chasden]

Heh heh. The Shiva makes a point... nice pics.

 

[Rich357]

The Shiper looks good, but I prefer the Strider Mark 1 and Mark1-A. The Strider's grip is more secure when thrusting and the blade is better for slicing.