Solitaire & Crosslock knives, are they good?

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Looking for personal experience with the Solitaire and crosslock knives. I am specifically interested in the Crosslock hunter, camo finish with two blades, one gut hook w/saw. I appreciate any input.

Thanks,
Tom
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I have two solitaires. One of them I have intentionally abused. I have pried with it and thrown it and done a couple of other dumb things just to see what it would take. It is still going. I think they are pretty darn good knives for the money. The fact that they are kind of ugly is something that I like since I have a hard time using a pretty knife. I have found the knfe comfortable to use since it has a generous handle. The blade is a shape that I like and has adequate belly. I would rate the blade steel as good. Mine take a very sharp edge but do need to be resharpened after hard use. Hard use for me is cutting fiberglass insulation or sharpening a dozen tomato stakes. In my opinion the Crosslocks are knives that a lot of people use but are too pedestrian to get much mention in the forums.
 
I have one and I love it. My son gave it to me for Christmas 2000 and it's been with me every day since. It's my go everywhere, do everything knife. If you want one that goes a little longer between sharpennign you may want to consider the ionfusion CrossLock Hunter.
 
I HAVE 3 CROSSLOCKS AND I AGREE WITH CHEMIST. THEY ARE VERY GOOD FOR EVERYDAY USE, SLIM ENOUGH TO FIT IN THE POCKET AND NOT BE BULKY (WHEN USING THE CLIP), BUT ENOUGH BLADE TO DO MOST CUTTING JOBS. ONE HANDED OPERATION IS DEFINITELY A PLUS. I PREFER THE PARTIALLY SERRATED BLADE.WOULD BE NICE TO SEE THIS IN ATS-34.
 
I never could understand why the CrossLock "Double Blade" (180DB) isn't more popular. The only other knife I can think of with both one-handed opening and a plain <i>and</i> serrated blade is the hideous looking Spyderco Dyad. :barf: The CrossLock Double seems like one of the most utilitarian knives around.
 
From the responses I'll have to give one a try. With all the fancy stuff on the market a no nonsense practical knife doesn't get much press, but if it works as intended it sure beats quite a few others.

Thanks to all,
Tom
 
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