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Every now and then you find a really great folder! This is one of the premier gents folders I've seen in recent years! I really like it! Its the perfect size, super slim. The blade is thin and this makes the whole package great as a 'transition' folder. This folder is along the same lines for thinness as a lot of slip joints and other pocket carry knives. At 2.4 ounces you certainly can't argue with it for comfort loose in the pocket. These make it a heck of a choice for guys that always carried a slip joint but want to find something with a locking blade to get the advantage of that. This folder will suffice for this in my opinion.
I love the way the carbon fiber handles are slightly dimpled or textured. Its not aggressive at all yet it aids grip tremendously while still allowing the carbon fiber eye dazzler effect from the layers in the materials. The lock up is well done and typical for what I've been seeing from the Japanese knives so imagine my surprise when it was made in Taiwan. Things sure have changed. I can't find fault with this folder really. S30V steel, carbon fiber scales, lock back design, fits the hand well with a sloping hump not too high for those that find this a tad uncomfortable and light weight and a perfect leaf shaped blade. Whats not to love. Wait! I do see one drawback I guess. I don't think I'll be asked to make any low rider clips for it!
It comes with a low rider wire clip that does the job nicely.. I think they're on to me
Seriously its a sweet knife. I can't take credit for bringing it to my awareness. It is a gift and I just had to write my first thoughts while fresh in my mind and I had time. This is one of those knives you look forward to as it progresses in each generation or incarnation as I call it since to me these have lives of their own. Anyway, not that I'm any good at predicting the future but I have a hunch the future incarnations of this model are going to gradually accumulate in my safe.
Great job Sal/ Eric & team. Another winner. This is the first Spyderco to come out since the Para 2 that has made it into my EDC. I look forward to seeing the future models.
I love the way the carbon fiber handles are slightly dimpled or textured. Its not aggressive at all yet it aids grip tremendously while still allowing the carbon fiber eye dazzler effect from the layers in the materials. The lock up is well done and typical for what I've been seeing from the Japanese knives so imagine my surprise when it was made in Taiwan. Things sure have changed. I can't find fault with this folder really. S30V steel, carbon fiber scales, lock back design, fits the hand well with a sloping hump not too high for those that find this a tad uncomfortable and light weight and a perfect leaf shaped blade. Whats not to love. Wait! I do see one drawback I guess. I don't think I'll be asked to make any low rider clips for it!
It comes with a low rider wire clip that does the job nicely.. I think they're on to meSeriously its a sweet knife. I can't take credit for bringing it to my awareness. It is a gift and I just had to write my first thoughts while fresh in my mind and I had time. This is one of those knives you look forward to as it progresses in each generation or incarnation as I call it since to me these have lives of their own. Anyway, not that I'm any good at predicting the future but I have a hunch the future incarnations of this model are going to gradually accumulate in my safe.
Great job Sal/ Eric & team. Another winner. This is the first Spyderco to come out since the Para 2 that has made it into my EDC. I look forward to seeing the future models.
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