Some knives that REALLY get certain things right

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swedgie

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The Al Mar SERE 2000 is solid and comfortable and impressive
The Spyderco Military is nimble & balanced
My Boker Manero Stingray is awesome
My Byrd Cara Cara 2's frn handles feel great & light
My Kershaw Groove still flips really well
There are a lot of awesome things (still) going on in a lot of my knives.
I'll have to mention a few more.
They really nailed it. And I felt like sayin it. : - )
 
The Espada in my pocket manages to be both classy and intimidating. I like that. It's also as well made as any Taichung Spyderco. The ergonomics are top notch, the general feel is awesome, and the blade shape is a lot more utilitarian than I think a lot of people realize. Wicked for EDC! Don't even get me started on the Tri-Ad lock...

...or the Paramilitary 2, however. Now that's a folder that gets everything right!
 
A plain Jane Sebenza 21. Simple, yet complex. Classy but tough. Utilitarian yet elegant. Appreciation is in the subtle details. The blade shape and grind lend themselves to a large variety pack tasks from delicate to abusive. Nothing really hits that sweet spot quite like a Sebenza 21!
 
archieblue said:
A plain Jane Sebenza 21. Simple, yet complex. Classy but tough. Utilitarian yet elegant. Appreciation is in the subtle details. The blade shape and grind lend themselves to a large variety pack tasks from delicate to abusive. Nothing really hits that sweet spot quite like a Sebenza 21!
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+1 for sure archieblue.
 
FA1BladeGuy said:
+1 for sure archieblue.
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+1 = 3 now
Full disclosure. I thought the same, until I tried the sexy plain Jane 25. It just fits my hand so well & being double studded makes for some lovely ambisextrous use too.
Ironically as I type, there is a plain Jane 21 clipped to my person.
 
The Boker Plus Urban Trapper I think really nails the concept of a gentleman's folder. Slim, feather light, unobtrusive and, particularly the cocobolo and carbon fiber variants, quite elegant. I think some might shrink away from the VG-10, but I actually think it's a great pick for a gents folder, as I have no plans to do any extended cutting with a knife like that. It's not the perfect knife for every occasion and it doesn't try to be everything to everyone and I think that specialization really makes it stand out in that market niche.
 
Double detents, hardened stainless screws, strong liners, substantial blades, the best G-10, unsurpassed ergonomics, very rugged, easy to take apart with common tools (actually encouraged by the manufacturer). Emerson does a few things right.
 
I agree with you about the AL Mar SERE. I don't own one, but handled one at a gun shop ($220 price tag). I was surprised at well the knife felt and how solid it was. I don't know that I have ever handled a more comfortable knife. The liner lock interface on the blade tang was concave as well, very impressive.
 
archieblue said:
A plain Jane Sebenza 21. Simple, yet complex. Classy but tough. Utilitarian yet elegant. Appreciation is in the subtle details. The blade shape and grind lend themselves to a large variety pack tasks from delicate to abusive. Nothing really hits that sweet spot quite like a Sebenza 21!
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+1 to that!
 
I only own one (an L42) and have only handled this one (so I have limited experience) but in reply to your post question I vote for the Andre Thorburn flipper. The flipping action on my L42 is sooooo smooth. It flips out fast and with such ease and snaps solidly open that it actually seems to have a bit of recoil :cool: No blade play whatsoever. That is one thing, the others are - the fit and finish and styling are all impeccable. I have read others having the same enthusiasm for their awesome (by definition) Thorburn knives.
 
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