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You're a strider fan? Huh.
I didn't read the whole thread but how do Reate knives compare in terms of thickness behind the edge and blade stock to any well known model (PM2, etc.). Looks like they make only titanium frame locks. Are they thin enough to actually cut well?
Oh hey, a Reate thread...
Good for you ChrisKnife. - it's a strong statement of opinion and one I can appreciate.
Big fan of KAI USA as well. ZT and Shun are favorites.
Most are .15” or .16” in blade thickness.
When reading a thread like this one, I always wonder how some of participants are capable of judging the quality of their knives.
"I have 21 XXX-knives and 12 XXX-knives", and so on.
If you have 21 knives of just one brand, how are you EVER going to know how those knives perform after years of use?
To me, the quality of a knife is proven after years of use. Not years of fondling.
I have one folder that I use. A Buck 112 that I have had for 25 years. And it performs very well. Every time. Sharp as ever. Not a chip in the edge. Locks up solid. The lock releases smoothly.
Who cares about a slight bit of bladeplay? It doesn't have the slightest bit of influence on the usage. It just works.
Not sure what Reates you’ve been measuring (and hey, maybe they’ve changed, if so great), but I’ve never seen one less than .2”
Here you gob00n . Since this is a Reate thread, I've made it precise.
View attachment 928444 The 0562 included for scale since a lot of people know it and it is the smallest of the three. The Torrent is the original in M390.
The K2 is really something. I'll attempt to capture a meaningful image of the hollow grind and detail. I believe Reate hand grinds the K2 blades, which is impressive.
Here you gob00n . Since this is a Reate thread, I've made it precise.
View attachment 928444 The 0562 included for scale since a lot of people know it and it is the smallest of the three. The Torrent is the original in M390.
The K2 is really something. I'll attempt to capture a meaningful image of the hollow grind and detail. I believe Reate hand grinds the K2 blades, which is impressive.
you apparently are unfamiliar with the fact that most framelocks ship set up to be safe, that setting up one to "fire", or nearly fall open and effortless wrist flick opening, are mutually exclusive, and that adjusting to personal tastes has nothing to do with "quality", and is the responsibility of the savvy owner.Nicer than most other productions as well.
Am I delusional or what? I've owned like, 6-8 Hinderers, always expecting the next one to be "the one that isn't crappy", alas, 'tis not the case. They have the absolute worst action. They weigh around 10lbs and they fit the hand like a brick. To be fair, I've had one XM24 that was pretty sweet. That's it though.
As for Strider, it's as if their motto is "We're going to ignore just about every advancement in technology and continue making the same knife for twenty years." No bearings, no lockbar insert, and 50/50 fit and finish. I've had freaking awesome Striders with early lock up, smooth opening, and overall pretty good quality, yet, I've had a considerable number of total duds.
These are 4-600 dollar knives, guys.
My District 9? A boss. Perfect fit and finish and lightning fast deployment. The three Kwaikens I've owned? Bosses. All of them perfect. Literally perfect. Wtf?
What's going on?