Somebody talk me out of the knifeworks Contego

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I got rid of mine. I didn't like how the handle felt. The bump on the lower belly of the grip hit my pinky finger when I would grab the knife. Same thing happens on the 950 for me as well. So it was either learn to adjust my instinctive grip, or move to a blade that fits me better. With so many options out there, it was an easy choice for me.
 
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jtoler_9 said:
I got rid of mine. I didn't like how the handle felt. The bump on the lower belly of the grip hit my pinky finger when I would grab the knife. Same thing happens on the 950 for me as well. So it was either learn to adjust my instinctive grip, or move to a blade that fits me better. With so many options out there, it was an easy choice for me.
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This is why I sent my 950 down river on the Exchange. The "horn" was incredibly uncomfortable. I did like the Contego much, much more. It just feels better in hand and the "horn" was far enough for me to wrap my hand around comfortably. It was not without some minor adjustment on my end. I liked it too much not to give it a fair shot.
 
Get it you won't regret it. Worse case you can always sell it if you don't like it. I am sure you won't lose to much money on it if you end up selling it. I love mine.
 
I have the KW Contego and the KW 710. I love the KW exclusives. I hope they don't make any more of them, I'll go broke. Maybe your wife needs some shoes instead. I can't complain my wife doesn't care if I buy a knife here and there.
 
Hmm...talking you out of a knife you really want...here's my attempt.

First, you already have a knife in m390, so you should save money to diversify your collection.

Second, in my humble opinion, the M4 contego is the definitive version of the knife.
The KW version costs more and switches the m390 for m4.
Edge retention between the two should be similar, and, with the Cerakote on the M4, so will the corrosion resistance.
Even though I personally adore m390, and it is fairly tough for a stainless, it will still be downgrade from the M4 in terms of toughness.
Let's face it, the Contego may be decent slicer, but it's true calling is to be a big burly "tactical knife", where the M4 should serve it better.

The KW version also smooths out the scales, which you may not like. You can always round the scales yourself if you buy the original.

Finally, in my opinion, there are better limited production knives to be chasing right now.
The 940-1 is a thing, and some are calling it the definitive version of the 940.
The 710-1401 is an upgrade in every way, stitching the plastic spacers for handsome blue standoffs, and contouring the scales, AND going from D2 to m390.

Spyderco has the Yojimbo 2 in s90v and CF, and the Headquarters of Blades happens to have a blue and silver twill Blur.
In short, save your money, and if nothing else, you can snag an original on the exchange and end up with a better knife (IMHO).

There, did that help? :rolleyes:
 
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I just jumped on an 810 with the m4 grey cerakote in the exchange, I was waiting on a dealer to restock but the price was right. The 940 is next and unless I find a skirmish for a reasonable price I think that shores it up for BMs at the moment.
 
Blade centering could be a reason to avoid one. I've read of this being an issue with other Contegos.

I just got my hands on a KW Contego and the blade is hitting the liner on one side. Adjusting the pivot screw does nothing to fix it. Thinking about sending it to Benchmade.
 
I have no interest in the 810 but the 710 is what I'm considering. I'm not help... :D
 
I recently sharpened a Contego for a guy, and while I don't know if I'd ever own one, it's definitely one stout blade with a comfortable grip. The jimping could be too much for some. It seems like a knife that can withstand some serious use for years and years.
 
Artifice said:
Hmm...talking you out of a knife you really want...here's my attempt.

First, you already have a knife in m390, so you should save money to diversify your collection.

Second, in my humble opinion, the M4 contego is the definitive version of the knife.
The KW version costs more and switches the m390 for m4.
Edge retention between the two should be similar, and, with the Cerakote on the M4, so will the corrosion resistance.
Even though I personally adore m390, and it is fairly tough for a stainless, it will still be downgrade from the M4 in terms of toughness.
Let's face it, the Contego may be decent slicer, but it's true calling is to be a big burly "tactical knife", where the M4 should serve it better.

The KW version also smooths out the scales, which you may not like. You can always round the scales yourself if you buy the original.

Finally, in my opinion, there are better limited production knives to be chasing right now.
The 940-1 is a thing, and some are calling it the definitive version of the 940.
The 710-1401 is an upgrade in every way, stitching the plastic spacers for handsome blue standoffs, and contouring the scales, AND going from D2 to m390.

Spyderco has the Yojimbo 2 in s90v and CF, and the Headquarters of Blades happens to have a blue and silver twill Blur.
In short, save your money, and if nothing else, you can snag an original on the exchange and end up with a better knife (IMHO).

There, did that help? :rolleyes:
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Dang! I think you just talked me into the KW 710 exclusive, just when I had decided to get the 810 exclusive. I should have NEVER started reading this thread. :(
 
My KW Contego 810-1 is centered perfectly. Just a great kinfe. Big, but not as big as Adamas 275. Just get it. You will love it
 
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