My first custom, Lightfoot Max Velocity >>

[patrickb]

After anguishing for weeks, I finally pulled the trigger on this Lightfoot Max Velocity from bladeart. Must say, Seth at bladeart was very helpful (hope it's appropriate to name names here) and a joy to deal with.

I wanted this style of knife, a tactical folder with titanium and carbon fiber (there's just *something* about carbon fiber and titanium that really appeals to me). The hardest part was wading through all the choices. The Max Velocity's blade measures 3.25", with an OAL of 7.5".

It's got a very nice weight that just oozes quality, a big change from my current workday EDC's, a Benchmade 770-CF and a couple of William Henry's, also in carbon fiber. It's a refreshing change carrying a weighty knife, but likely won't accompany me during the workweek. As I've stated before, my receptionist and other colleagues would likely have their fingers poised to dial 911 if I whipped this thing out to open my mail

Lastly, dual thumbstuds and a brushed titanium clip, setup for tip-up carry round out the package. Tip up...just the way I like 'em.

Anyway, here's a couple of quick snapshots.

 

[arcanum]

Wow, Patrick -- quite a rapid progression from the little WH and BM gents to a very impressive custom! After visiting Greg Lightfoot's site, I couldn't make up my mind as to whether to go for an LCC, the M1 or a 458. Still mulling it over, and waiting for my MT LCC to return from being customized before I decide. How solid is the liner lock? I'd read on folders-r-us.org that the MT LCC's lockup was much more solid than that of an actual Lightfoot custom, and I'm just curious.

 

[patrickb]

Originally posted by arcanum
Wow, Patrick -- quite a rapid progression from the little WH and BM gents to a very impressive custom! After visiting Greg Lightfoot's site, I couldn't make up my mind as to whether to go for an LCC, the M1 or a 458. Still mulling it over, and waiting for my MT LCC to return from being customized before I decide. How solid is the liner lock? I'd read on folders-r-us.org that the MT LCC's lockup was much more solid than that of an actual Lightfoot custom, and I'm just curious.

The lock is rock solid, but to be fair, I don't have a frame of reference like the MT LCC or similar. My folders are all much smaller gent's folders, but the lock up on the Lightfoot feels just as solid as my small WH's.

RE: the progression, I kind of surprised myself with that purchase. I read a post here the other day that read something like (paraphrasing), "don't wake up one morning and realize you've spent the enough on production folders that you could've purchased a nice custom."

As I was considering the purchase of a variety of folders to get 'next', like a MT LCC or Al Mar or another larger (for me that is) Benchmade when I thought, "why not get that really nice custom instead of several production folders over the course of the next few months?"

Next thing I know, I'm ordering the Lightfoot without a hint of buyer's remorse Now...where can I hide that invoice so my wife doesn't find it...hmmm

 

[alan aragon]

love it.

 

[SkarpKniv]

patrickb those are some great pics!I think greg some some great stuff, the M1 is my favorite looking folder he has. his fixed blades look awesome as well...one day