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Aloha ALL,

Just got a Dawn 42 slippy, Dawn framelock, and a Dusk...by now, most folks know this knife as the SubCom, now available with a high visibility orange scale and stud!

The three together:
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On the SubCom Dawn, the slipjoint version is indicated by a "42". The 42's look like framelocks as the lockbar cut out still remains. However, it is a slipjoint that works off a detent ball which actually has a "two stage opening and closing" like a slippy!
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SubCom Dusk:
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The orange scales are VERY visible from a far distance,(just hope it lands orange side up. I threw them a few times, and sometimes you can actually spot the stud or scale...other times...well, you know what happened. LOL!) and it's a nice color adding to the "cute factor" of this knife.

Mahalo for all your support and take care!
 
Just bought my first.

I have CLB knives, but until now, not this one. Out of the box, it takes a moment to get used to the short frame and action - these aren't big knives at all. It seems all I have bought in the last few months are blades under two inches, and by and large, they all work as advertised. They cut when needed, and in a tight economy, they are affordable, too.

Over the years, knives have changed, we've moved from slip joints, to lock backs, then liner locks, then frame locks. And in framelocks, from titanium to affordable steel. Yes, there is something called an Axis, I've got one on order. But this week, it's about the Subcom, and it's a steel framelock, same as the other Chad Los Banos designs, and it was his first if I remember correctly. The FRN scale is also "interframed" with a stainless scale to support the pivot, which the thin nylon would need. That is another point of quality, because it involves forming a recess in the scale to precisely fit, and it's done well. It also means the probability of switching up scales with other colors - but at these prices, it's just easier to buy another.

Small knives work ok because they have short blades, which reduces the need for a longer handle to get more leverage. The Subcom also is thinner - but again, with smaller cuts, there is less pressure on your grip. With the depth of the handle and notching around the grip, it's secure, even if it's a three finger hold, and the finger choil offers an alternative grip when needed. One way I use a small knife like this is with the forefinger near the tip of the blade, to exert more control and add pressure directly over the cut. It's the same hold used on a HAK, or Vox Gnome, two finger grip, and the index finger forward.

When used with the clip tip up, the depressed end of the clip is a rest of the middle finger, tip down, the top of the clip provides the same with little difference. It's nice to have the shape cooperate rather than detract. Some larger clipped knives aren't as comfortable.

If you have never considered small knives as a part of your daily use, might be time to assess what you need from them and whether the blade you have is more persona than tool. After 40 years of using them, it's much the same as hammers or sockets, each has it's best use, and small knives are much more useful than we give them credit. For EDC, they can handle all the package opening, string cutting, finger nail cleaning, and box cutting as any larger one - taking the wear and tear off a $150 folder that doesn't really leave the pocket that much. And, if you wear quality jeans, fit in the watch pocket where a cell phone won't.

Might give one a try, I am, they are knives worth looking into.
 
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WINNER!!
Howz Chad?
Please design a tanto folder for Boker. ok, Chad?
Rolf
 
tirod3 said:
Just bought my first.

I have CLB knives, but until now, not this one. Out of the box, it takes a moment to get used to the short frame and action - these aren't big knives at all. It seems all I have bought in the last few months are blades under two inches, and by and large, they all work as advertised. They cut when needed, and in a tight economy, they are affordable, too.

Over the years, knives have changed, we've moved from slip joints, to lock backs, then liner locks, then frame locks. And in framelocks, from titanium to affordable steel. Yes, there is something called an Axis, I've got one on order. But this week, it's about the Subcom, and it's a steel framelock, same as the other Chad Los Banos designs, and it was his first if I remember correctly. The FRN scale is also "interframed" with a stainless scale to support the pivot, which the thin nylon would need. That is another point of quality, because it involves forming a recess in the scale to precisely fit, and it's done well. It also means the probability of switching up scales with other colors - but at these prices, it's just easier to buy another.

Small knives work ok because they have short blades, which reduces the need for a longer handle to get more leverage. The Subcom also is thinner - but again, with smaller cuts, there is less pressure on your grip. With the depth of the handle and notching around the grip, it's secure, even if it's a three finger hold, and the finger choil offers an alternative grip when needed. One way I use a small knife like this is with the forefinger near the tip of the blade, to exert more control and add pressure directly over the cut. It's the same hold used on a HAK, or Vox Gnome, two finger grip, and the index finger forward.

When used with the clip tip up, the depressed end of the clip is a rest of the middle finger, tip down, the top of the clip provides the same with little difference. It's nice to have the shape cooperate rather than detract. Some larger clipped knives aren't as comfortable.

If you have never considered small knives as a part of your daily use, might be time to assess what you need from them and whether the blade you have is more persona than tool. After 40 years of using them, it's much the same as hammers or sockets, each has it's best use, and small knives are much more useful than we give them credit. For EDC, they can handle all the package opening, string cutting, finger nail cleaning, and box cutting as any larger one - taking the wear and tear off a $150 folder that doesn't really leave the pocket that much. And, if you wear quality jeans, fit in the watch pocket where a cell phone won't.

Might give one a try, I am, they are knives worth looking into.
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Aloha tirod3,

Mahalo MUCH for your thoughts, and for your support. Try the Titan version...I think you'll like it.

Take care!
 
Lycosa said:
WINNER!!
Howz Chad?
Please design a tanto folder for Boker. ok, Chad?
Rolf
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Aloha Rolf,

Have been...but with all the "new" designers on board, I keep getting shut down. I'll keep trying though.
Thanks my friend...
 
jbmonkey said:
big folder first......4" blade......

after that you can have your tanto.:)
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Hey jbmonkey!
Got some designs already in that blade size range...and a few beyond that. Cross your fingers, say a prayer, burn some incense, etc...
Take care!
 
Thanks Chad.
You made your mark. And, you have more designs up your sleeve. ;)
Later my friend!
Rolf
 
Awesome Chad! Gotta go look for on orange one. I haven't added a CLB design to my collection in a while.
 
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