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SPYDERCO - Bill Moran Featherweight review, part 1 of 2.
While ago we have discussed "Can the small fixed blade really replace a folder?" but nobody mentioned this knife, really small and really lightweight. So I decided to fill this gap and to share my impressions on SPYDRCO - Bill Moran collaboration.
This knife has some editions, I have the most latest one with satin-finished blade and Kydex (or maybe Concealex? I really don't know the difference) multi-carry sheath.
When I saw this knife first time I was somewhat surprised with its unusual shape and a bit exotic overall look. But when I took it first time into my hand I understood exactly what Bill Moran had in his mind designing this knife. Non-typically looking handle made of glass reinforced polymer fits my hand very comfortably in both saber (for precise slicking) and hammer (for heavy cutting) grip. It allows also quite comfortable grip in edge-up position what is not last thing for hunters when gutting. I never use knife in reversed grip but I must note this knife is very comfortable to handle in this position also.
Rubber inlays on both sides of handle and under the thumb provide very secure grip in wet or sweaty hand, these inlays is some kind of replacement for non-skid pattern on plastic handle.
Flat ground satin-finished VG-10 blade has long continuous curve and is excellent for precise slicking. I'm not hunter but I consulted this matter with my friend, expert hunter and he assumed this knife would be very useful for skinning. I'm also poor cook, so helping my wife in kitchen I always have the simplest job only, for ex. to slick the bread or vegetables for salad. In these cases I'm always using my Featherweight and it serves me nicely.
The edge was really razor sharp out of the factory box. Almost each brand-named knife can shave the hair on forearm - exceptions are rare. But with this knife I could shave my face, maybe not too comfortable but still.
In the latest edition Bill Moran Featherweight comes with nicely molded Kydex (Concealex?) sheath equipped with Tek-Lok multi-position belt fastener.
To be continued.
While ago we have discussed "Can the small fixed blade really replace a folder?" but nobody mentioned this knife, really small and really lightweight. So I decided to fill this gap and to share my impressions on SPYDRCO - Bill Moran collaboration.
This knife has some editions, I have the most latest one with satin-finished blade and Kydex (or maybe Concealex? I really don't know the difference) multi-carry sheath.
When I saw this knife first time I was somewhat surprised with its unusual shape and a bit exotic overall look. But when I took it first time into my hand I understood exactly what Bill Moran had in his mind designing this knife. Non-typically looking handle made of glass reinforced polymer fits my hand very comfortably in both saber (for precise slicking) and hammer (for heavy cutting) grip. It allows also quite comfortable grip in edge-up position what is not last thing for hunters when gutting. I never use knife in reversed grip but I must note this knife is very comfortable to handle in this position also.
Rubber inlays on both sides of handle and under the thumb provide very secure grip in wet or sweaty hand, these inlays is some kind of replacement for non-skid pattern on plastic handle.
Flat ground satin-finished VG-10 blade has long continuous curve and is excellent for precise slicking. I'm not hunter but I consulted this matter with my friend, expert hunter and he assumed this knife would be very useful for skinning. I'm also poor cook, so helping my wife in kitchen I always have the simplest job only, for ex. to slick the bread or vegetables for salad. In these cases I'm always using my Featherweight and it serves me nicely.
The edge was really razor sharp out of the factory box. Almost each brand-named knife can shave the hair on forearm - exceptions are rare. But with this knife I could shave my face, maybe not too comfortable but still.
In the latest edition Bill Moran Featherweight comes with nicely molded Kydex (Concealex?) sheath equipped with Tek-Lok multi-position belt fastener.
To be continued.