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I have just bought this from another forum member. I wanted to do some digging around the forum and there's nothing on it. I'm surprised that such a nice knife has no feedback or anything on it.
Here's my take on it.
I won't post the stats since they can be found online.
This is a very exotic looking knife which is how it caught my eye, and it's my first Anso design knife. The blade shape is just wicked. The handle is just gorgeous. I'm glad the one I got is wooden handled one. It really stands out from the rest of my collection. I love every part of this knife except this being tip down only. By having nothing but tip up carry only for a long long time, tip down just seems strange to draw and put away.
The fit and finish on this knife is great, not perfect. There are some slight high and low areas between the liners and the wooden scales, but it's negligible.
This blade loves to slice. This "super recurve" just glides through paper and cardboard with little to no resistance. Unfortunately, I don't have much other materials to test it on. This is definitely a case where the blade shape is doing massive amount of work. If someone has some results from a more extensive test, please post.
The handle is absolutely gorgeous and ergonomic. It is definitely one of my most comfortable knives I own. The texturing on this knife really helps the grip and ergos. My hand just melt around the handle. The flipper works as a finger guard like all other flippers, but it also work as a place for a finger rest when you need to choke up. The curve on the spine also lends to a nice spot to rest the thumb when choking up is necessary. The lack of jimping on this knife is of no issue. I honestly prefer it without any jimping. The ergo alone let it sit securely in my hand.
Flipper action is perfect. The action is buttery smooth while the detent is strong with perfect tension. It just swings open and locks in with no play in any direction. This is probably my favorite flipper in my collection. I thought I liked the ZT0560's flipper action and the Southard's flipper, but this one got them beat.
Overall, this is an excellent knife that doesn't seem to get much attention. This is probably the most underrated folder I've ever seen considering the action, quality of material, and design. For what I paid, this knife is a steal. When I checked BladeHQ, it retailed for $129 which is still a very nice price. Unfortunately, it's sold out everywhere I looked. So if you can find one in good condition and reasonable price. Definitely pick it up.
Picture time ( I apologize in advance that I'm no photographer and that I'm just snapping pictures on my iPhone):
Untitled by Hairlesstwinkie, on Flickr
Untitled by Hairlesstwinkie, on Flickr
Untitled by Hairlesstwinkie, on Flickr
Untitled by Hairlesstwinkie, on Flickr
Untitled by Hairlesstwinkie, on Flickr
Untitled by Hairlesstwinkie, on Flickr
Untitled by Hairlesstwinkie, on Flickr
Untitled by Hairlesstwinkie, on Flickr
Untitled by Hairlesstwinkie, on Flickr
Untitled by Hairlesstwinkie, on Flickr
Untitled by Hairlesstwinkie, on Flickr
Here's my take on it.
I won't post the stats since they can be found online.
This is a very exotic looking knife which is how it caught my eye, and it's my first Anso design knife. The blade shape is just wicked. The handle is just gorgeous. I'm glad the one I got is wooden handled one. It really stands out from the rest of my collection. I love every part of this knife except this being tip down only. By having nothing but tip up carry only for a long long time, tip down just seems strange to draw and put away.
The fit and finish on this knife is great, not perfect. There are some slight high and low areas between the liners and the wooden scales, but it's negligible.
This blade loves to slice. This "super recurve" just glides through paper and cardboard with little to no resistance. Unfortunately, I don't have much other materials to test it on. This is definitely a case where the blade shape is doing massive amount of work. If someone has some results from a more extensive test, please post.
The handle is absolutely gorgeous and ergonomic. It is definitely one of my most comfortable knives I own. The texturing on this knife really helps the grip and ergos. My hand just melt around the handle. The flipper works as a finger guard like all other flippers, but it also work as a place for a finger rest when you need to choke up. The curve on the spine also lends to a nice spot to rest the thumb when choking up is necessary. The lack of jimping on this knife is of no issue. I honestly prefer it without any jimping. The ergo alone let it sit securely in my hand.
Flipper action is perfect. The action is buttery smooth while the detent is strong with perfect tension. It just swings open and locks in with no play in any direction. This is probably my favorite flipper in my collection. I thought I liked the ZT0560's flipper action and the Southard's flipper, but this one got them beat.
Overall, this is an excellent knife that doesn't seem to get much attention. This is probably the most underrated folder I've ever seen considering the action, quality of material, and design. For what I paid, this knife is a steal. When I checked BladeHQ, it retailed for $129 which is still a very nice price. Unfortunately, it's sold out everywhere I looked. So if you can find one in good condition and reasonable price. Definitely pick it up.
Picture time ( I apologize in advance that I'm no photographer and that I'm just snapping pictures on my iPhone):
Untitled by Hairlesstwinkie, on Flickr
Untitled by Hairlesstwinkie, on Flickr
Untitled by Hairlesstwinkie, on Flickr
Untitled by Hairlesstwinkie, on Flickr
Untitled by Hairlesstwinkie, on Flickr
Untitled by Hairlesstwinkie, on Flickr
Untitled by Hairlesstwinkie, on Flickr
Untitled by Hairlesstwinkie, on Flickr
Untitled by Hairlesstwinkie, on Flickr
Untitled by Hairlesstwinkie, on Flickr
Untitled by Hairlesstwinkie, on Flickr
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