Snecx CKF Terra Patiently waiting

I’m waiting for the next batch to drop. Couldn’t bring myself to spend the coin on a Terra even though I want one as much as I’ve ever wanted any knife.

My CKF collection could use one though.
 
That's actually not my knife, but my initial impressions are that it is smooth, well put together and very well engineered. Someone must have been bored to engineer a knife to this level! lol Fit and finish are flawless with centered blade and no blade wiggle and not rattling of any parts!
 
Interesting, that shows 2 row bearings rather than the "shiro-looking" 3 row setup I've seen in a video.
 
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How is the front flipper action? Front flippers are hard to get right.
 
What do you have in the CKF collection so far? I am always open to sale or trade. Hahaha and i haven't even got the knife yet.
n850gt said:
I’m waiting for the next batch to drop. Couldn’t bring myself to spend the coin on a Terra even though I want one as much as I’ve ever wanted any knife.

My CKF collection could use one though.[/QUOTE
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I'm still playing around with it figuring out how to open and close it, but I wouldn't classify it as a typical front-flipper per-se, front-flicker would be more accurate. I have to use the edge of my thumb to break the detent and a slight flick. But I can use my thumb to comfortable deploy it as I rotate around the pivot.

The extension on the back of the blade from what I can tell is intended to be the blade stop the cutout in the blade is actually very useful to deploy although it looks like it is hidden in the handle.

In regards to the caged/loose bearings, I think the Terra comes with loose bearings installed and the spares are caged. lack_of_response on IG has #2 from Blade and he mentioned that he had difficulty getting the caged bearings to fit properly.
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bj20UOQAWTq/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

I'll report back after work when I've had a chance to disassemble it.
 
I wonder if you have to remove the one flat washer i saw in the video when using the caged bearings? As for the front flipper it takes time to get use to no matter what front flipper you use. Once you get used to it and the knife breaks in a bit it should usually be fine. I find some front flippers cause thumb pain some don't. Also once you get used to the action it relieves pressure you get when first learning.
dustinarai said:
I'm still playing around with it figuring out how to open and close it, but I wouldn't classify it as a typical front-flipper per-se, front-flicker would be more accurate. I have to use the edge of my thumb to break the detent and a slight flick. But I can use my thumb to comfortable deploy it as I rotate around the pivot.

The extension on the back of the blade from what I can tell is intended to be the blade stop the cutout in the blade is actually very useful to deploy although it looks like it is hidden in the handle.

In regards to the caged/loose bearings, I think the Terra comes with loose bearings installed and the spares are caged. lack_of_response on IG has #2 from Blade and he mentioned that he had difficulty getting the caged bearings to fit properly.
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bj20UOQAWTq/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

I'll report back after work when I've had a chance to disassemble it.
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jkilla2279 said:
I wonder if you have to remove the one flat washer i saw in the video when using the caged bearings? As for the front flipper it takes time to get use to no matter what front flipper you use. Once you get used to it and the knife breaks in a bit it should usually be fine. I find some front flippers cause thumb pain some don't. Also once you get used to the action it relieves pressure you get when first learning.
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My spare washers are pretty rough (they appear to have some extra material around the center, like they were punched out). There are no instructions that came with the the knife so maybe they are similar to how Shirogorov uses them to protect the softer titanium from the bearings.

If I use the palm side of my thumb the front tab is very comfortable and easy to deploy but if I use the inside closer to my thumb nail it causes some discomfort but nothing to complain about.
 
So there is no issue swapping out the loose installed bearings for the spare caged ones. The action is about the same, I left these in so I don't have to worry about losing a bearing. I would be really careful when you first disassemble the Terra, the tolerances on the parts are very tight and can come apart quickly, it's easy to lose a bearing.
 
dustinarai said:
So there is no issue swapping out the loose installed bearings for the spare caged ones. The action is about the same, I left these in so I don't have to worry about losing a bearing. I would be really careful when you first disassemble the Terra, the tolerances on the parts are very tight and can come apart quickly, it's easy to lose a bearing.
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That sounds great. I will likely do the same eventually. How are your front flipping skills getting with more practice? I personally like the front flipper. It’s also nice it can be thumb flicked and spider flicked. Mine just left export customs in Russia yesterday.
 
Watched the video. Undoubtedly cool. Then looked up pricing. Conclusion...you must be outa your damn mind.
 
Shiro and many other production mid tech knives are at the same price point bro. They are only running limited number of the Snecx but you can buy a Shiro none custom same price point all day forever. Customs and one offs forget about it 2000 plus easy.
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Watched the video. Undoubtedly cool. Then looked up pricing. Conclusion...you must be outa your damn mind.[/QUO
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True North Knives is supposed to get a batch in soon. They have a email alert you can sign up for on the website. Its on the page when you view the sold out Terra.
 
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jkilla2279 said:
Shiro and many other production mid tech knives are at the same price point bro. They are only running limited number of the Snecx but you can buy a Shiro none custom same price point all day forever. Customs and one offs forget about it 2000 plus easy.
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So what is this piece considered? A mid-tech, custom or standard production piece? Just wondering.
 
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So what is this piece considered? A mid-tech, custom or standard production piece? Just wondering.
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It's not a custom and probably not a "mid-tech" by the original definition either, though many people will call it that. I would think it's a high-end, low-number production.

The only thing that makes me think it might be a true mid-tech is that it's being released in such small batches and is so expensive.
 
SpySmasher said:
It's not a custom and probably not a "mid-tech" by the original definition either, though many people will call it that. I would think it's a high-end, low-number production.

The only thing that makes me think it might be a true mid-tech is that it's being released in such small batches and is so expensive.
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That was my initial impression also. Not sure that price and low production number would be enough to constitute a true mid-tech but boy that price sure makes a compelling argument.
 
Would love to have it but would never spend that much. And I got a CKF in the mail this week and while the spare parts were in bags, they still scratched the blade. Just made it a user day one is all.
 
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