Questions regarding the Daghetta

AJR576

AJR576

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I'm considering a Daghetta (with the aluminum handles) and wanted to see if anybody here has one / what their opinions are...more specifically:

Are they durable?

How's the lock up...any blade pay?

Are they easy to flick / do they have Teflon or phosphor bronze washers?

Thanks in advance.
 
AJR576 said:
I'm considering a Daghetta (with the aluminum handles) and wanted to see if anybody here has one / what their opinions are...more specifically:

Are they durable?

How's the lock up...any blade pay?

Are they easy to flick / do they have Teflon or phosphor bronze washers?

Thanks in advance.
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I have a LionSteel Daghetta with carbon fiber handle and black D2 blade. It was very stiff to open initially (smooth now), the lock still sticks (it's like an Axis lock) and both the thumbstuds and lock are a little too sharp. You cannot flick it open. Lock up is very solid, blade centered and no blade play.

Some threads about Daghetta:

 
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RamZar, I appreciate the response and threads...I'll definitely do some more reading. Just to clarify did you mean to say NO blade play?

Also, can you confirm whether the Daghetta has Teflon or phosphor bronze washers?

Thanks again.
 
AJR576 said:
RamZar, I appreciate the response and threads...I'll definitely do some more reading. Just to clarify did you mean to say NO blade play?

Also, can you confirm whether the Daghetta has Teflon or phosphor bronze washers?

Thanks again.
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Yes, no blade play. I think they're Teflon washers but can't confirm.
 
Thanks again, RamZar...so based on your experiences, would you buy it again?
 
Well, I couldn't help myself...I bought one (with the aluminum handles). I read a number of online reviews and while it seems to be hit or miss with respect to ease of opening, etc., almost all agreed that the Daghetta is a very well made /quality knife.

I was looking for a "gentlemen's" folder and just love that it's not something that you'll see everywhere...plus for the same / less money than many mass produced alternatives, it seems that you get a lot for your money with the Daghetta (i.e. D2 blade).

I will follow up and let you know.
 
AJR576 said:
Well, I couldn't help myself...I bought one (with the aluminum handles). I read a number of online reviews and while it seems to be hit or miss with respect to ease of opening, etc., almost all agreed that the Daghetta is a very well made /quality knife.

I was looking for a "gentlemen's" folder and just love that it's not something that you'll see everywhere...plus for the same / less money than many mass produced alternatives, it seems that you get a lot for your money with the Daghetta (i.e. D2 blade).

I will follow up and let you know.
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Congrats.

It's certainly beautiful and unique with overall great fit & finish. Mine is the CF with black spear point blade and looks very nice. It has a very solid feel to it with solid lock up and blade centered and no blade play. If the issues with the lock, stiffness and sharp studs were resolved it'd be great.

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Thanks again, RamZar. I'm looking forward to receiving it and hope that mine does not have the same issues that you / others have experienced. I went back and worth on whether to get the PTFE blade but I really like the look of the aluminum handles and satin blade. Once I receive it, I'll follow up and let you know.
 
I received my Daghetta in the mail today and overall I'm pleased. I love the design and materials.

While I can open it one handed, there's a slightly "gritty" feeling. I oiled it and worked the blade back and forth...it seems to be a bit better and I'm hoping it gets smoother with time.

Also, the lock is not at all sticky and fairly easy to operate.

The only real gripe is that the blade is not perfectly centered. The slot / handle opening is not much wider than the blade so there's no room for error. Consequently, the blade rubs against the liner when opening / closing.

It's a nice knife for the money but with some additional attention to detail / fit / finish, it could be much more.
 
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AJR576 said:
I received my Daghetta in the mail today and overall I'm pleased. I love the design and materials.

While I can open it one handed, there's a slightly "gritty" feeling. I oiled it and worked the blade back and forth...it seems to be a bit better and I'm hoping it gets smoother with time.

Also, the lock is not at all sticky and fairly easy to operate.

The only real gripe is that the blade is not perfectly centered. The slot / handle opening is not much wider than the blade so there's no room for error. Consequently, the blade rubs against the liner when opening / closing.

It's a nice knife for the money but with some additional attention to detail / fit / finish, it could be much more.
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Congrats. How about some pictures?

Sounds like you got a fairly good one.

I agree that with some refinements it could be a great little folder.
 
I just received a pair of brand new LionSteel Daghettas in the mail this past week and thought I'd chime in on this older thread rather than start a new one. Brother RamZar's observations are quite accurate and well-said.

First of all, the Daghetta is a very attractive and well-built folder, but I think some of its visual design elements give a false impression as to the actual function of the knife. What we see is a dagger style blade, thumbstuds, and a locking system that looks like a Benchmade axis lock. These things suggest a fast and flicky folder, which is definitely not the case, and I can see how such expectations could lead to disappointment.

I could open my Daghetta one-handed right out of the box, but the tension on the backspring combined with the sharply cut thumbstuds took their toll on my hands after playing with the knife for a while. The TOL mechanism is also quite sharp, and when it sticks, a considerable amount of force is sometimes required to disengage the lock. It will need time to break-in and soften up, but in the meantime, my Daghetta is a two-handed open and close folder.

My bottom line: if you're willing to be patient and invest the time to break in a Daghetta, you'll be getting a very nice quality folder at an excellent price-point. :)

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Size comparision: CRK Small Sebenza 21 Insingo, BM 707, LionSteel Daghetta, Spyderco Delica 4, Spyderco Terzuola SLIPIT, Spyderco Native 5

-Brett
 
I picked up a G10 Daghetta yesterday. It is more like a reverse lockback than an Axis Lock. It handled three, they varied from very stiff to fairly smooth. I bought a smooth one, and I oiled it last night. Lubrication automatically made it much smoother. Lionsteel definitely needs to redesign the studs and locking mechanism to be less sharp, and this knife will be a winner because the slim shape and dagger style blade are very attractive, plus the knife takes up very little space in the pocket. It makes for a good EDC or mid to larger Gents knife.
 
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