Romano Zulu - A Big ole Slippy

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A buddy of mine show me Romano's slip joints a few months back, they're really really well done, great finish on all the materials, and reasonably priced for what they are... This was a bit of a "sleeper order," forgot about it till I got the email that it was finished... Very pleasant surprise.....

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Don't let the picture deceive you... These are big..

Specs:

Blade: 3"
OAL: 7.5"
Steel: CPM154
Weight: 3.9oz

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The finish on the handles is flawless, no tactile transition between the pins, or shield, super smooth all the way across.

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I've always loved the Zulu pattern for it, "pinch-ability," makes it easy to open for just about anyone.

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The handrub on the blade is amazing, very even and silky... Romano also ground it to a nearly transparent edge... wickedly sharp.

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Spring to blade fit is nearly seamless, and flush in all positions. Super smooth walk and talk too. Pull is maybe a 5-6ish...

All in all, a GREAT knife... I think he's still accepting orders, so shoot him an email or PM.

Thanks dudes,

-A


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Beautiful one Aaron, love seeing your slipjoint threads and photos pop up from time to time. A7rii pushing out great quality as well~ :D
 
Wow, just wow. Guys, let me tell you, it takes skill and time to get a hand rubbed finish like that. Black wood is hard to pin that cleanly too. All around a fantastic knife.
 
That is very well done! I love the Zulu blade shape too...it is not used enough!
 
Dear Aaron.
Thank you very much for their comments and for those pictures. I am very happy.
Thank you also to all for the praises.
 
Very nice. I like everything about it. Very very clean execution.
I would love to see more Romano knives shown around here.

Chris
 
Since this has turned into an advertisement for a non BF knife maker I've edited out some contact info/comments and am closing this thread.

I'll add that these look like great knives and I'd encourage the knife maker to join up as a paid BF knifemaker member. He can contact any mod if he has questions. Looks like lots of folks would be interested.
 
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