To Carry
First of all I would like to stress that this is one of the best non-custom steelclip I tested. It's good looking, small and discrete and mounted on the back screw of the handle. The seat of the clip is inlayed into the handlescale which means that it's fixed and doesn't move sideways at all. That solution also means that there is no screws for your pocket to get caught on.
One small detail is less good. For the lefthanded should be noted that the clip can't be moved at all. If it's going to be used the knife is carried right side, tip up only, whether you like it or not.
Otherwise the positioning, low profile and thin material makes it very comfortable when working with the knife. No risk for hotspots even during longer periods of cutting. The tip of the clip is also exemplary since it's not pointing outwards risking to scratch everything around you.
One of my favourite clip as of now
In pocket the knife is rather unobtrusive considering it's size. It is well retained due to good tension in the clip and the friction from the G10 scales. The knife also rides fairly low when carried. The knife is easy to access and put away. All and all not too bad in pocket which for me is a rather important property in a pocketknife since it's there they spend most of their time after all.
For a knife with a steel frame and a blade of 3 3/4" the weight isn't a deterrent either. The Eagle weighs in at a bit over 4 oz.
Final Thoughts
My absolute first impression of this knife right out of the box was that it was lighter than expected. Sea Eagle is after all a rather big knife. The second impression was also positive - it felt very well balanced in hand.*
Upon closer examination it was obious that this is a very well built knife. Both fit and finish are splendid, especially price considered. So all in all Real Steel manage to live up to my expectations with this model.*
Here together with a Endura 4 for size comparison
Sea Eagle is according to me priceworthy and you get a lot for your hard earned money. A big knife with good F&F and decent materials such as a Sandvik steel. You also get a blade on bearings and your choice of G10 or Carbon Fiber for the scales.
What you don't get with a knife from a relatively new Chinese brand is of course a feeling of exclusivity. If that's important to you. Sometimes these Chinese knives lacks a bit of *"it" in absence of better words. They can simply put be a bit boring. But here you find at least an embryo of *"personality" of sorts which I found refreshing.
A solid buy for the money
This is definitely a knife for the one who is searching for a rather large and sturdy flipperknife that doesn't cost you an arm or a leg equipped with a sound bladeshape and a decent steel. A worker that cuts well and that you don't have to baby.
It's not a knife for the prestige seeking individual in search for new pocket jewelry. Or the one looking for a small descreet and Sheeplefriendly EDC to be used in office environments.
But that aside it's a good knife - try it!
Specifikation:
Overall Length: 8.46", 213 mm
Handle Length: *mm
Weight: 4.21 oz, 121 g
Blade Length: 3.74", 95 mm
Blade Thickness: 0.14", 3,5 mm
Blade Steel: Sandvik 14C28N, 58-60HRC
Handle Material: G10 on steel frame
Lock: Linerlock, steel
Produced by: Real Steel (SRM), made in China
/ John
First of all I would like to stress that this is one of the best non-custom steelclip I tested. It's good looking, small and discrete and mounted on the back screw of the handle. The seat of the clip is inlayed into the handlescale which means that it's fixed and doesn't move sideways at all. That solution also means that there is no screws for your pocket to get caught on.
One small detail is less good. For the lefthanded should be noted that the clip can't be moved at all. If it's going to be used the knife is carried right side, tip up only, whether you like it or not.
Otherwise the positioning, low profile and thin material makes it very comfortable when working with the knife. No risk for hotspots even during longer periods of cutting. The tip of the clip is also exemplary since it's not pointing outwards risking to scratch everything around you.
One of my favourite clip as of now
In pocket the knife is rather unobtrusive considering it's size. It is well retained due to good tension in the clip and the friction from the G10 scales. The knife also rides fairly low when carried. The knife is easy to access and put away. All and all not too bad in pocket which for me is a rather important property in a pocketknife since it's there they spend most of their time after all.
For a knife with a steel frame and a blade of 3 3/4" the weight isn't a deterrent either. The Eagle weighs in at a bit over 4 oz.
Final Thoughts
My absolute first impression of this knife right out of the box was that it was lighter than expected. Sea Eagle is after all a rather big knife. The second impression was also positive - it felt very well balanced in hand.*
Upon closer examination it was obious that this is a very well built knife. Both fit and finish are splendid, especially price considered. So all in all Real Steel manage to live up to my expectations with this model.*
Here together with a Endura 4 for size comparison
Sea Eagle is according to me priceworthy and you get a lot for your hard earned money. A big knife with good F&F and decent materials such as a Sandvik steel. You also get a blade on bearings and your choice of G10 or Carbon Fiber for the scales.
What you don't get with a knife from a relatively new Chinese brand is of course a feeling of exclusivity. If that's important to you. Sometimes these Chinese knives lacks a bit of *"it" in absence of better words. They can simply put be a bit boring. But here you find at least an embryo of *"personality" of sorts which I found refreshing.
A solid buy for the money
It's not a knife for the prestige seeking individual in search for new pocket jewelry. Or the one looking for a small descreet and Sheeplefriendly EDC to be used in office environments.
But that aside it's a good knife - try it!
Specifikation:
Overall Length: 8.46", 213 mm
Handle Length: *mm
Weight: 4.21 oz, 121 g
Blade Length: 3.74", 95 mm
Blade Thickness: 0.14", 3,5 mm
Blade Steel: Sandvik 14C28N, 58-60HRC
Handle Material: G10 on steel frame
Lock: Linerlock, steel
Produced by: Real Steel (SRM), made in China
/ John
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Thank you for pointing that out. And by the way...it clearly says so on the handle! ha ha