MOD Knives...

[Drew66]

Ok, I'm new to this forum so if I ask stupid questions please forgive.

What's the word on MOD knives? Specifically the CQD MKI. I'm looking for a new carry knife as my CS Voyager just doesn't cut it...literally, it dulls pretty darn easy in my opinion. Thoughts, opinions, etc. welcome...and if there are other brands I should check out please throw them out there. Thanks!

 

[cpirtle]

Hi Drew.

I have a few MOD's and have owned all of their folders at some point.

Unless you are looking for a knife to make even the most hard nosed criminal run screaming like a school girl I would avoid the MK I.

Pictures cannot even describe how big the knife really is!

I got one and literally started laughing at the thought of trying to walk around with it in my pocket - it's really best suited for sheath carry due to its size.

Possibly one of my top 5 knives of all times is the CQD MKII, very carriable and just one of the biggest wow factors you can get in production knife.

In general I would say MOD is in the upper 80% - 90% of production makers. In manual action knives they have Microtech edged out on most models especially since Microtech still refuses to produce a manual action with the button lock. But the MT LCC is hard to beat by any knife - even customs.

It's hard to say what would be better choices but check out this thread for a lot of great suggestions.

Good luck and welcome!

 

[RL]

Originally posted by cpirtle


Pictures cannot even describe how big the knife really is!

Sure they can!

It's one of my favourite knives!

RL

 

[Quiet Storm]

Yup, it's a big knife, but that's OK with me. The handle inserts are extremely grippy. Great design, even though the opening action could be smoother, especially at that price.

 

[cpirtle]

Originally posted by Quiet Storm
...the opening action could be smoother...

How much have you used yours?

The reason I ask is because MOD does not use washers, they are milled into the handles. So when the handles are finished the action is a little gritty. Once you use the knife for a while and/or open it 50 or 75 times it will wear in nicely and be smooth as butter... been that way with every one I've ever owned...



I should have also mentioned that if you like huge knives go for it. I like big knives so it was a little out of my size level. The MKII is nearing the smallest size I like to carry as a primary blade but the MKI was just way to big for me YMMV.

 

[Quiet Storm]

I fondled one which was NIB, I do not own it. But a folder (out of the box) with this price tag should open smoother than CRKTs or the cheaper Spyderco models.

I didn't know about the washers wearing in though, so please take it for what it's worth.