Opinions of the Protech Avalon?

[w200driver]

Does anyone have opinions of the Protech Avalon with the 4.25" blade?

 

[norcalAF]

I'm of the opinion that I need one

 

[w200driver]

I was thinking the same thing...

 

[riversidedep]

I wasn't thinking it until just now when I looked it up. Now I have that opinion as well

 

[Mk-211]

I asked Dave at the knife show, "Dave, can I take an Avalon home to test out?"

 

[Barman1]

I'm of the opinion that I need one

I look every day.
Who do I need to motivate.

 

[SACBALLZ]

Oh wow it's huge, I never realized that. I bet it's great though, and carries like a much smaller knife. 4.25in blade and 3.7oz is crazy. Protech also does really good Magnacut, 63hrc+. I've even seen 64.8 which is insane. Seems like a banger for $285

 

[jfk1110]

el gigantor this has your NAME all over it bud..

 

[ricklikesknives]

Awesome. Has typically excellent Pro-Tech fit & finish, super smooth action, and an old school aesthetic I appreciate with that loooong piercing clip point blade. Despite being a very long knife, it doesn't feel all that large; it carries very nicely.

 

[el gigantor]

el gigantor this has your NAME all over it bud..

Thanks for the mention! I checked it out and the Avalon looks amazing. I clicked the "find a retailer" tab on the Protech website, and there are NONE in Canada though.

 

[SharpBits]

NONE in Canada

Whaaaa?

 

[w200driver]

Awesome. Has typically excellent Pro-Tech fit & finish, super smooth action, and an old school aesthetic I appreciate with that loooong piercing clip point blade. Despite being a very long knife, it doesn't feel all that large; it carries very nicely.

It seems that there are so few choices these days for folders that have a long (4 inch range) piercing clip point blade.
My favorite style too. A folder with a 4" blade to me is just right for edc. I carry a Benchmade 806 for edc. I really like the Avalon and will probably get one too.

 

[Sharp & Fiery]

Thanks for the mention! I checked it out and the Avalon looks amazing. I clicked the "find a retailer" tab on the Protech website, and there are NONE in Canada though.

There are…shoot me a DM.

 

[el gigantor]

There are…shoot me a DM.

Oooo. Juicy!

 

[norcalAF]

It seems that there are so few choices these days for folders that have a long (4 inch range) piercing clip point blade.
My favorite style too. A folder with a 4" blade to me is just right for edc. I carry a Benchmade 806 for edc. I really like the Avalon and will probably get one too.

ZT0452

 

[SACBALLZ]

Does anyone have opinions of the Protech Avalon with the 4.25" blade?

there is one on the exchange as of today, all black.

 

[w200driver]

ZT0452

I have a ZT0452. It's a great knife but it has a drop point and I would love it if the 0452 had a more narrow pointy clip point.

 

[abcdef]

Cool, but too big for me.

 

[ShaiHulud]

Nice knife. The long curved blade would make envelopes quiver with fear and submission

 

[marrenmiller]

It's not a 4.25" blade and I'm not sure why they keep saying it is. The blade on mine measures about 3.875".

I like it overall. The ergonomics are great and the action is amazingly clicky. It carries well and is light for the size of blade it offers. However, it is way too thick behind the edge and the plunge grind isn't executed very well. If I can remove the thumb studs, I'll be sending it to BGM for a hollow regrind.