Recommendation... Slysz Bowie, Rubicon, or BM 761

[go_DWI]

Need some input on what to get next... can't decide between the Spyderco Rubicon, Slysz Bowie, or the BM 761.

I really like the design and size of the BM, but not a tip down fan, and it's the most expensive (here in Canada at least)

Rubicon looks great, but not 100% sold on blade shape, love liner locks though and looks like a great flipper

Slysz is what I'm leaning towards most, but how is the deployment on it?? Normal easy spydie hole, or hard to get to??

Anyone with experience with all three or a combo or just loves one of them?? They all do seem to be great in their own way.

Thanks all!

 

[zl1]

The Slysz bowie that I handled at Blade Show 2014 was excellent. If I bought another Spyderco I'd go with that.
It was easy to open for me. I really liked it.

 

[go_DWI]

The Slysz bowie that I handled at Blade Show 2014 was excellent. If I bought another Spyderco I'd go with that.
It was easy to open for me. I really liked it.

Good to know, thanks for the input

 

[nickites]

I have the Slysz and the 761. I'd say the Slysz feels more like a real user while the 761 is a bit more medium duty.

To clarify, the slysz just feels solid in hand. The spydy hole is chamfered a bit too much for my tastes, but it is easy to get to right handed. The hole is mostly useless left handed. Handles are finished really well, but not very grippy. Action is tight on mine. Lock up is strong and overall the knife seems simple and solid. I don't really like the wire clip, but I like the deep carry.

The 761 is the smoothest knife I've ever owned. It flies open on bearings and feels glassy smooth. It has an adjustable stop pin to allow for future lockup adjustments. I like this feature from BM. The blade stock is kind of thin compared to what a lot of other companies are doing, but it's M390 so maybe it'll be fine. It feels really light and packs a lot of blade length. It is really thin in hand, which may not make it comfortable for some, but the scales are chamfered in a way that smoothes out any sharp corners. The jimping is inside the scales which I think feels nice and looks very polished. I don't like the single thumbstud (BM may send an ambi stud if you ask nicely) or the pocket clip (too hard to get over seams of jeans) or the tip down only (I guess get used to it, eh?).

I don't have a rubicon. It looks weird to me.

 

[go_DWI]

I have the Slysz and the 761. I'd say the Slysz feels more like a real user while the 761 is a bit more medium duty.

To clarify, the slysz just feels solid in hand. The spydy hole is chamfered a bit too much for my tastes, but it is easy to get to right handed. The hole is mostly useless left handed. Handles are finished really well, but not very grippy. Action is tight on mine. Lock up is strong and overall the knife seems simple and solid. I don't really like the wire clip, but I like the deep carry.

The 761 is the smoothest knife I've ever owned. It flies open on bearings and feels glassy smooth. It has an adjustable stop pin to allow for future lockup adjustments. I like this feature from BM. The blade stock is kind of thin compared to what a lot of other companies are doing, but it's M390 so maybe it'll be fine. It feels really light and packs a lot of blade length. It is really thin in hand, which may not make it comfortable for some, but the scales are chamfered in a way that smoothes out any sharp corners. The jimping is inside the scales which I think feels nice and looks very polished. I don't like the single thumbstud (BM may send an ambi stud if you ask nicely) or the pocket clip (too hard to get over seams of jeans) or the tip down only (I guess get used to it, eh?).

I don't have a rubicon. It looks weird to me.

Wow thanks for the great info... the more the better! I like the look of the Slysz cause it does seem like just a nice solid, straightforward knife. I'm not too concerned about either being a heavy/hard user, as I'm mostly an office drone with some weekend warrior sensibilities. I actually like the wire clips that Spyderco does so that was a plus for me.

Tip down on the BM isn't a deal killer, it would just be different then I'm used to. I'm pretty confident it's not going to open in the pocket and stab me, and I can always carry it different if that is a worry I possess. Overall, the 761 looks really great and I keep hearing about how smooth it is.

I think the Rubicon is out for now... I feel like it's a bit pricey IMO for a knife that I'm not sure I'd love. I'd probably get it in hand and just flat out love or hate the thing.

 

[MIKE969]

I would suggest looking at TheApostleP's video on YouTube before considering the 761...it apparently has flaws inherent to the design, like very weak lockbar pressure and an even weaker detent. I would stick to the spydercos in your case. That rubicon looks awesome!

If you can afford a few more bucks, why not try a CRK Sebenza 21 or 25? They can be picked up in the $320-$350 range on the exchange here and it would arguably be a better knife that any of the ones you're considering. CRKs have flawless build quality and design.

 

[go_DWI]

I would suggest looking at TheApostleP's video on YouTube before considering the 761...it apparently has flaws inherent to the design, like very weak lockbar pressure and an even weaker detent. I would stick to the spydercos in your case. That rubicon looks awesome!

If you can afford a few more bucks, why not try a CRK Sebenza 21 or 25? They can be picked up in the $320-$350 range on the exchange here and it would arguably be a better knife that any of the ones you're considering. CRKs have flawless build quality and design.

Oh ok thanks for the info, I'll check out some more vids. I'm not big on weak detents...

Ugh, don't remind me about Sebenza's... dumbest thing I did was sell my Large 21 Micarta. I initially got a SMOKING deal on it and then thought it was 'too big' and sold it. Dumb dumb dumb. I'll probably grab myself a small micarta one day soon to...