Rockstead Tei vs Shin?

[DaCubs]

Hi -

I am looking at two of the higher end Rockstead folders - the Shin and the Tei and was hoping there were some folks with hands on experience with both knives.

Ignoring the the blade shapes, the steel (ZDP vs YXR7), and the price (yeah, that's a hard one), I am trying to find out more about pocket feel, hand feel, perceived weight, deep vs regular clip and anything else you can think of. In other words, what are the differences when actually carrying and using the knife.

I apologize in advance if this topic has been discussed before. I did look and couldn't find much, so if I missed something, please point me in the right direction.

Thanks much for your help!!

 

[victorf]

I have and enjoy both equally for each of their own uniqueness.

Google the following, it is dated but a good report on long term use as well as how he feel on shipping back to Japan for resharpening on the Tei.

"long term use Rockstead Tei | JerzeeDevil"

Hope that helps!

 

[DaCubs]

Thanks, I appreciate the link.

I am familiar with the Shin, having had one in the past, and am now about to return to the fold, so to speak. Even though the specs on the two knives are very similar, I have (anecdotally only) heard that the Tei carries "heavier" and "thicker" (as in more bulk). I wear mostly jeans so don't care much about deep carry or not, but am trying to find out if the anecdotes are true or to get a sense other differences between the two.