Mod Tempest / Trident

spyken

spyken

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Hi all,

I've thus far only handled/owned Spydercos (great!), SOGs + Emersons. I have read the past threads on MOD Janich Tempest MA. Unfortunately I do really like the blade shape (the grinds are somewhat like Snody's folders, which I would like but is never available:grumpy: ) so I'm taking a look again at the Tempest but would like comments/advice before proceeding.

I'm troubled by a lot of past feedback / comments about the Tempest's linerlock failing the spinewhack test and other general comments about the lock failing. However, some of these comments were way back in 1999/2000 and in one thread, it was mentioned that Jim Ray had promised that in the new knives, the problem would have been resolved.

(1) is the Tempest's linerlock really secure, esp for later models - 2001/2002?

(2) how is the sharpness of the knife out of the box? is it comparable to MT Socom Elite?

(3) what is the overall build quality / tolerances of the knife? is the opening buttery? Is it comparable to the MT Socom? is it worth the $150 price tag?

(4) any general comments about the Tempest? would the Trident be a better knife (I am quite interested in the 2/3 serrated as I will be using the knife more as a "survival" blade, rather than an EDC).

(5) what is the best place (read:cheap n reliable) to get the Tempest online?

(6) lastly, does anyone mind selling theirs - Trident, Tempest or MT Socom !(as long as excellent condition, with factory edge + blade - I don't mind minor scratches / signs of use on clip etc) :D

Thanks,
Spyken
 
any comments pls? I have read the previous threads but need more recent views....thanks!

Spyken
 
I'm interested also. I handled a few MOD knives at a shop in Tokyo recently. The Tempest, Trident and Hornet were smaller than I expected but I preferred them to the CQD. They were expensive here (about 25000yen). Is a MOD folder an essential part of a collection and which one does everyone prefer ?
 
I just got a Trident in the mail today... I think it;s TOTALLY BITCHIN'!!! I'm a Sebenza guy, and my initial thoughts are positive. I don't know about anyone else's but the example placed before me are positive. It is much smaller than I thought, which is PERFECT. THE SIZE IS GREAT!!! The lock is nice and thick... It is easily unlocked, but DEFINATELY does NOT seem weak! It opens SILKY smooth! A good knife!!! I'm not sure If I'll keep it or not just yet... so I.m not gonna use it. It seems SHARP!
 
archieblue,

did you get the 2/3 serrations or the plain edge trident? how much did you pay for it and from whom? was yours boron carbide coated blade?

thanks in advance!
Spyken
 
got it in trade... Its the plain (TiNi?) bead blast 154cm... and I would'nt have traded for anything else.. If there was a MT logo on the blade I'd think it was a real MT.
 
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