Pohl Force Mike

PropThePolecat · Mar 9, 2013

I just saw this yesterday at Pohl Forces Facebook page. They just launched the Mike One and Mike Two. The Mike one has a removable thumb disc whereas the Mike Two has no stud or disc. Both come in a black coated version too.

The blurb from Pohl Force:

With the Mike series knives we have closed two gaps in our product line at the same time. These knives are derived from the high-quality EOD series and therefore meet the utmost standards. With a 95 mm blade and 160 grams, they range precisely between the proven Alpha and Bravo series folding knives Mike One and Mike Two are therefore perfectly suited for the everyday carry use.

Titanium framelock, 5 mm thick Niolox blade, G-10 scale and made by Lionsteel. Full specs at their Facebook page here: http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.484568611623032.1073741825.352704374809457&type=1

I dont get very much excited by new releases anymore, but i REALLY like this one. I always thought the Alpha and Foxtrott were too large for EDC use, but this one has just the right size and blade shape. Its got the Foxtrotts handle shape, a pointed blade and comes in a overall smaller package. Whats not to like?

The Mike Two Outdoor sans thumbdisc

Theyve also launched a XL version of their Hornet.

shockjockey24 · Mar 9, 2013

very cool

I always thought Pohl Force doesn't get the love they deserve, the Mike looks awesome, but I guess the Mike 2 is a two handed opener?

JustSomeGuy · Mar 9, 2013

Yeah, I was trying to figure that one out, too.

shockjockey24 said:
very cool I always thought Pohl Force doesn't get the love they deserve, the Mike looks awesome, but I guess the Mike 2 is a two handed opener?

Toyz · Mar 9, 2013

I have the Alpha 1 in 440c and it's a beast of a knife. I've been watching this new collaboration with Lionsteel for a while - it's just that I'm starting to stray away from the big knives.

If someone has one and has been using it for a while it would be great to hear from them.

RemyKaze · Mar 9, 2013

Oh man, that's beautiful. Definitely want one. What sort of steel could that be compared to?

PropThePolecat · Mar 9, 2013

shockjockey24 said:
but I guess the Mike 2 is a two handed opener?

JustSomeGuy said:
Yeah, I was trying to figure that one out, too.

Yes, the Mike Two is a 2-handed opener. Just like the Foxtrott Two, Bravo Two and Alpha Two.

quigleyavtn · May 4, 2013

Looks awesome. That's exactly what I have been looking for. I'll have to find one when it comes out in June and play with it.

Deputy572 · May 4, 2013

Great looking knives. I get lazy and don't want to deal with translations issues. Do they offer something in the 3 to 3.5 inch range? Metric scares me.

PropThePolecat · May 4, 2013

Deputy572 said:
Great looking knives. I get lazy and don't want to deal with translations issues. Do they offer something in the 3 to 3.5 inch range? Metric scares me.

There is the Bravo One that has a 3.4 inch blade. Its the smallest folder of the family if i recall correctly.

Ive got one, and its an excellent knife. Zytel scales, D2 blade, back-lock, full stainless liners, removable thumb disc and slotted screws for easy field maintenance. It comes in black/part serrated and satin/plain edge.

P.S
Get off your lazy ass and learn the metric system. Or use Google.

PropThePolecat · May 4, 2013

Here's a picture of the blade

TacOpsEDC · May 4, 2013

Really diggin this model from Pohl Force.

I have a Bravo 2 Tanto and I believe it's the smallest of the models they offer, a perfect EDC blade.

It also comes with a thumb disk that you can install on the blade spine to convert it to a one hand opener.

Also love the bungee lanyard, added a Emerson Skull Bead to mine.

But the model posted above, I def need to get my hands on one.

Deputy572 · May 4, 2013

PropThePolecat said:
Here's a picture of the blade

Thanks for the pics. Looks to be two hand opening?

PropThePolecat · May 4, 2013

Deputy572 said:
Thanks for the pics. Looks to be two hand opening?

Its originally a one-handed opening knife, I just removed the thumb-disc.

PF_USA · Jun 11, 2013

Hi Guys .. Pohl Force USA is getting active here

Just want to get you up to speed. Picking up on this thread, the 'Mike One' Outdoor and Survival will be available very soon, I anticipate the next 3-4 weeks. This is an awesome midsized folder, high quality with some great features so well described by PropThePolecat. Pohl Force USA has just launched - so any of you interested in Pohl Force products, they will be much easier to get hold of.... the website will be up soon and we will be offering the full range of products, service and support www.pohlforceusa.com. We can also be contact on contact@pohlforceusa.com - spread the word !

opgenorf · Jun 19, 2013

Looking forward to pick one of these up.

chambelona59 · Jun 20, 2013

My Bravo 1.
Not too big, not too small for me, blade = exactly 3' inches.
Solid lock up, I like the back lock, excellently placed choils with a scallop on the spine allowing for a secure choke up, my first and only knife with a thumb 'disc' which works great and opens easily, extremely sharp, a rock solid clip and great scales.
Customer service is stellar, Dietmar Pohl personally sent me a replacement thumb disc in 6 days from Germany... free.