R.J. Martin Q36 is extremely impressive

vjb.knife

vjb.knife

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I have been after an R.J. Martin Q36 for a while and when a Forum member contacted me with one for sale I was happy to get a hold of it.

Statmonster is a great seller and I appreciate him letting me buy this knife.

I had considered Martin's Devastator model and almost bought one of them (and still might) but this one seems a bit nicer. A month or so ago, I bought a Kershaw Groove for a friend and I thought it was a very nice knife especially for the money and I guess that is what pointed me in this direction.

The Q36 is very impressive in it's build quality and its operation. The fit and finish are very high quality and the blade grind is fantastic. It has a nice hollow grind and a CPMS30V edge that is close to scary sharp.

Martin has used roller thrust bearings in the blade pivot on the knife which makes it very easy to open. There is a little resistance from the ball detent in the lock bar but as soon as you push past it the blade jumps out of the frame as if it were an assisted opener or an auto. In fact to me it feels like the Microtech Terzuola design auto that I have when it opens. Once opened the lockup is rock solid

The handles are seamless and the shape is very ergonomic for my oversized mitts.This one has Carbon fiber scales with Ti bolsters and frame liners. I added a small piece of skate tape to the back edge for a little extra bit of bite in the grip which suits me.

I understand why this knife was the 2007 Blade Show best tactical Knife. It is an excellent design and I think that I will really enjoy this one for a long time.

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They are awesome knives for sure. I love the way they unload when firing!!:thumbup:
 
CONGRATS on scoring one!! I LOVE MY Q-36!!! That IS one of the ONLY big knives I have kept.
 
Very nice. The texture on the bolsters is very appealing visually. It must help with grip as well.

I like your skate tape idea. While I probably won't do that to my Lochsa, I may well try it on some of my more slippery autos.
 
I've heard rumors that RJ makes a decent folder. :eek:

I like this particular model more than his others. Very straight forward and purposeful in design. At this year's Blade I talked with him for a few minutes and got to play with a flipper dagger with damascus. I think it would prove faster than just about any assisted opener I've handled.

David Broadwell
 
Hi vjb.knife: Thanks for your kind words. I'm really glad to hear that you like your Q36.
It is definitely one of my favorite designs to build.

If you ever need it sharpened, just send it in and I'll make it scary sharp.

RJ
 
RJ is a great guy and a real good dude to talk to .. Great knife congrats and a real nice watch
 
RJ Martin said:
Hi vjb.knife: Thanks for your kind words. I'm really glad to hear that you like your Q36.
It is definitely one of my favorite designs to build.

If you ever need it sharpened, just send it in and I'll make it scary sharp.

RJ
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Thanks to all the comments from everyone and I really appreciate the reply from you Mr. Martin. The knife impresses me more every day. The smoothness of operation, quality of manufacture and the solid lockup are really fantastic.

I am thinking of getting a Devastator now.

Thanks to all, Vince
 
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