Piston kicked the Skyline out of my pocket...yep

[5.56]

Well it did, at least temporarily.

This is a lot of knife in a 4oz package. I'm impressed. It must have something to do with the Inset Liner Lock which doesn't require full liners.

It's a big knife at 8.5" overall and a 3.5" blade.

The Blur style thumbstuds are a nice touch as well. The blade deploys fast using either the studs or the flipper.

The Skyline is shelved for now.

Next to a 0561, the Piston is smaller, but has presence.

 

[amflud]

How's the handle? Is it comfy? Looks a little blocky. Is the knife US made?

Great thread btw.

 

[jimw451]

Sure does have presence. Thanks for the pic with the 0561, now I know I want one!

 

[orangish ducktape]

I like the piston, but I think I like the knockout a little more....
How does it carry it's weight?

-orangish ducktape

 

[5.56]

How's the handle? Is it comfy? Looks a little blocky. Is the knife US made?

Yes, it's USA made, I wouldn't have it any other way. I'll have to report back on comfort, I haven't done any major cutting yet.

How does it carry it's weight?

So far, very well. It's extremely light for it's size.

 

[mqqn]

Wow - it has to be good to knock your beloved Skyline to the curb (even if temporarily).

It is a little larger than I had imagined - thanks for the pics and your opinions of the knife.

best

mqqn

 

[00ChevyScott]

I wish I could get one of these knives ugh!

 

[5.56]

I wish I could get one of these knives ugh!

What's stopping you?

 

[Thomas W]

How's the detent on your Piston vs that 0561 of yours?

 

[00ChevyScott]

What's stopping you?

This is why

<deal spot removed>


I know a certain retailer that starts with a C has some, but their price is a little high.

 

[5.56]

How's the detent on your Piston vs that 0561 of yours?

Thanks for asking, T.
Let me check..............

Yep, they both passed the pinky finger flick test.

 

[5.56]

I know a certain retailer that starts with a C has some, but their price is a little high.

Yeah, I probably paid $10 more at the "C" place, than you will.
But hey, I'm enjoying mine right now.

:thumbup:

 

[Steel130]

Knife is extremely comfortable when in use. For me anyway. And by the way. The pocket clip can be changed out for the Zero Tolerance Clip.

 

[powernoodle]

How's the detent on your Piston vs that 0561 of yours?

The most highly skilled interrogators only ask questions to which they already know the answer. Well played. :thumbup:

 

[anthony cheeseboro]

That looks like a winner. I see the stret price in the $65 range. I think I will get one.

 

[scottabrandeberry]

Yeah, I probably paid $10 more at the "C" place, than you will.
But hey, I'm enjoying mine right now.

:thumbup:

I did the same (bought at the C site), and I know that I paid too much, but I am certainly enjoying mine as well. I guess I will have to buy another one when they become available at the lower price. That makes sense, doesn't it? I think I will be doing the same thing when the orange Skyline is no longer a dealer exclusive; my collection is begging for an orange Frankensk'line with a black blade...

 

[RevDevil]

Must have....

 

[Thrill]

Looking good....bigger than I originally pictured in my head.

 

[EdgedSteelAddict]

I got the Piston yesterday and I was surprised how light it was. I will definitely add it to my EDC rotation.

 

[iahunter3]

It looks like it might ride a little lower in the pocket than the skyline. Is that true or am I imagining things?