Real Steel vs Steel Will - wich one?

[mantzao]

Hello guys,

I'm torn between two knives.
From what i've been reading, the Steel Will mini Gekko is a knife to take in consideration.
It just seems like a winner to me.
I like everything about it but it's bit pricey for the materials and a bit more difficult for me to find in EU.
On the other hand there's another knife that looks like it and it's pretty interesting.
I'm talking about the Real Steel Snow Leopard.
The regular version features Sandvik 14C28N but there's a limited version in Elmax wich is the one that interests me the most.
I find those knives pretty interesting so i would appreciate your input.
What do you guys think?

Thanks

 

[LG&M]

I can only comment on RS. I have one & I like it, good materials , fit & finish.

 

[Hackenslash]

I don't own a Steel Will so I can't comment on them. I love RealSteel, but not the LEs. They're overpriced for what you get with no better fit and finish than the standard versions. Picture paying $175 for an upgraded Kershaw Cryo with CF/Ti handle and 14C28N steel...but it's still a Kershaw with the same F/F as a basic Cryo. Compared to a ZT0562CF, the "premium" Cryo has no reason to exist for nearly the same price. See where I'm going here? Save your money and get the regular Snow Leopard.

 

[henkh]

I have owned and still own both Real Steel and Steel Will.
I think models from Steel Will like the On Rush and Gekko are somewhat overpriced. But the Apostate f.e. is very low priced considering materials and fit&finish. I would pick this one over the Snow Leopard any time.
Nothing negative about the Snow Leopard..just the Apostate is an awesome capable knife with S35vn and you can find these around $120,-.
But you are in Europe? That makes it a bit difficult to get it for such a price.... Where do you live in Europe?