Rockstead Higo X Knife?

The YXR7/DLC in the Higo X seems to be in the majority; that is the kind of information I was looking for. Thank you all very much.

You Rockstead owners, where did you buy from? What is your best advise?
 
shinyedges said:
Is the dlc the mirrored surface? Or is the flat dlc? Maybe a stupid question but I honestly don't know.

Damn, Tyler that reflection and picture is beautiful. I showed it to my wife and she liked it very much.
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Thanks Chris!

The mirror finish also has a DLC coating, it's like a "tinted mirror". It's something that must be witnessed in person.

When a DLC coating is applied, the finish of the base material will also show in the coating. In other words, if you mirror polish a blade and send it in for a DLC coating, the mirror will have a tinted appearance, but still hold it's beautiful luster.
 
I think we need more photo ,this is ZDP
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Grizz484 said:
Misanthropia, thank you, exactly the kind of information I'm looking for. If I get one it would be a cardboard knife, so your steer to YXR7 is great.

Thanks all.
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If you want a cardboard knife, keep in mind the Spyderco Military in Maxamet. They haven't announced a date yet, but Sal did say that it was definitely coming.

Personally, I am holding out hope for a 3rd or 4th quarter release.

That being said, if I had the disposable income, I would have a Maxamet Military and an YXR7 just to compare the edge retention back to back.
 
NJBillK said:
If you want a cardboard knife, keep in mind the Spyderco Military in Maxamet. They haven't announced a date yet, but Sal did say that it was definitely coming.

Personally, I am holding out hope for a 3rd or 4th quarter release.

That being said, if I had the disposable income, I would have a Maxamet Military and an YXR7 just to compare the edge retention back to back.
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If you don't want to wait you can always go with the Endura in ZDP-189.

I think folks forget about them. They've been around forever now it seems, but are still damn near the top of the heap for cutting performance.
 
ZDP-189 is perhaps the best knife steel available. Hatachi, in Japan, has invested a great deal in that outcome. I am an unremorseful owner of a Rockstead SHU and the KEI. Both are ZDP-189. There is nothing I've encountered that comes close to the Rockstead performance in my 45 years of handling knives. I am also very pleased with Spyderco's ZDP-189 selections. I own both the Manbug, and the Caly 3.5 (clad). I recently purchased 2 Dragonfly models in ZDP-189. Jump on the ZDP-189 bandwagon if you are seeking the ultimate folding knife cutting performance. If you have a question on Rockstead, please let me know. I'm enthralled with the two I have been cutting with.
 
I had the Higo and was not impressed at all with the edge retention. Beside that, it was one of the most beautifully done knives I have ever seen.
 
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