Ok, I bought an Apache II (medium size) about two years ago when they were pretty new. I carry it every day, all day. I use it to for food, utilities, carving and just about everything else.
Here's what I found about it.
1) the bead blasted blade does collect rust(but not too much)
2) It is VERY easy to dis-assemble and clean.
3) the (teflon I think) bearing is very smooth. It has a great action.
4) There is a bit of play when the blade is locked, and I believe this is due to the teflon bearings, but not too much.
5) The handle is a little slick and large, but very solid.
6) But you wiil never slip onto this guys blade. The blade has tough filings on top and bottom that make it pretty damn impossible to slip once you are choked up on it.
7) It feels solid in my hands.
8)The clip is good, but occasionally needs to be bent back into the handle, or it will slip out of your pocket.
I've used and abused this knife. It has held up wondefully.
Example:
I had to clear out about an acre of blackberries here in Oregon(wet) in the rain. That was a ****ty job, but the knife was a beautiful performer, super smooth every time, solid grip, and a keen edge.
Unfortunately(after the work and due to the loosened clip) I lost the knife somewhere in an acre of ravaged blackberries.
I loved the knife and wanted it back, but had to work for the next 3 days. It was still raining. After all this rain and time without my knife, I went back to find it. After about 2 hours looking around, I did. The blade was a little rusty, but when I openend it up, fearing it would be stiff, suprise suprise, the thing still opened smooth as silk! A little bit of rust remover, and we were as good as ever, never even had to clean the bearing. Gotta love the teflon, it's super slick, and sure as hell won't rust. Very good, strong knife, and well worth the $50 I paid for it.
Highly recommended
Any other q's, just email me.
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