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Hello B.F. I just got my Domino in yesterday and wanted to share some of the positive and negative thoughts that I initially had about it and wanted to see if anyone felt the same as myself. First the positive things: Right off it is a great flipper straight out of the box. No wrist movement needed and it flips fast and locks up tight. Secondly, no blade movement in any direction what so ever, this was a concern for me as it was only their second flipper but they passed with flying colors. I love the flat grind. I is a great slicer and the blade stock is surprisingly thick at the top of the blade. This next thing I didn't even realize until I looked at the knife and really checked it out. There is actually titanium slabs on both sides of the handle. Unlike a Hinderer for example that has a TI lockside then a G-10 scale side, the Domino has a TI lockside then on the other side has a layer of titanium with the carbon fiber placed over it. It makes for a stronger much beefier knife. I absolutly love how they placed some jimping or griping right on the actual lock bar so when you go to close the knife it is very easy to grip and push the lockbar aside. A great idea that I haven't seen before, or at least have not remembered. Also, very strong detent. I was pleasently surprised and it adds to the quality and feel of the knife. Finally, love the Reeve Intergal Locking (R.I.L.) system. Overall, one of the best flippers that I have ever owned and IMO is worth every penny. Plus, its a lot bigger than the stats make it out to be. It is the perfect EDC and for the price there simply isn't anything that can compare in quality and overall functionality.
Now on to the negative aspects of the knife, there weren't many but some improvements could definitly follow. First and foremost it would make a world of difference if they had just added a tiny bit of grip on the actual flipping mechanism (where your finger goes to flip open the knife). It is very smooth and if they would have added 5 or 6 lines of jimping to the flipping mechanism it would have made a world of difference. I am going to try to do it myself but may have to go to someone with a machine shop but I think it is an easy fix. Just 5 or 6 tiny lines similar to the jimping on top of the blade would make it so much easier to grip your finger on the flipper and flip it open. Its not difficult to flip open as is, but I think this improvement would make a world of difference.
Secondly, the spiderhole is placed too low. When the knife is closed if you decide to open it with the spider hole it is simply placed too low and you really have to get your thumb in there to flick it open. This could be solved by simple moving the hole up a few cms or possibly making the blade just a bit wider. I would opt for the first idea as this way you don't have a super wide blade but yet the entire spiderhole is exposed. It is possible to open with the spider hole but as the knife rests in the closed position the hole is not entirely visable, a small portion of it is covered up by the handle, not much, but enough to make it difficult for people with larger thumbs to open using the spider hole option.
Those two things really are my only complaints. The more I play with it the more I wish that they would have added some jimping to the flipping mechanism. Its just too smooth and its quite small so for the size it really needs some added jimping to help your finger stick to it, versus it just slide off while flipping it open.
Bottom Line: Another homerun for Spyderco and I was very surprised by how well it functions and I love the flat ground blade and the titanium slabs on both sides of the handle versus one TI lockside and then a G-10 scale on the showside of the handle. It is without a doubt the perfect EDC knife. Great value for the money and I can't wait until there are items offered to personalize it or "pimp" it as many people refer to it as. I would definitely recommend it and honestly it flips better than some knives that I have owned that have cost well into the four digits. I gauarantee that it will become an instant home run for Spyderco and I look forward to using mine and see how it feels after a couple of months and the break in period is over.
I hope that my assessment helps those out there that are considering purchasing this knife and I would appreciate any feedback by those that already own one and what they think are some positive and negative points about the knife. Take care and stay sharp.
Now on to the negative aspects of the knife, there weren't many but some improvements could definitly follow. First and foremost it would make a world of difference if they had just added a tiny bit of grip on the actual flipping mechanism (where your finger goes to flip open the knife). It is very smooth and if they would have added 5 or 6 lines of jimping to the flipping mechanism it would have made a world of difference. I am going to try to do it myself but may have to go to someone with a machine shop but I think it is an easy fix. Just 5 or 6 tiny lines similar to the jimping on top of the blade would make it so much easier to grip your finger on the flipper and flip it open. Its not difficult to flip open as is, but I think this improvement would make a world of difference.
Secondly, the spiderhole is placed too low. When the knife is closed if you decide to open it with the spider hole it is simply placed too low and you really have to get your thumb in there to flick it open. This could be solved by simple moving the hole up a few cms or possibly making the blade just a bit wider. I would opt for the first idea as this way you don't have a super wide blade but yet the entire spiderhole is exposed. It is possible to open with the spider hole but as the knife rests in the closed position the hole is not entirely visable, a small portion of it is covered up by the handle, not much, but enough to make it difficult for people with larger thumbs to open using the spider hole option.
Those two things really are my only complaints. The more I play with it the more I wish that they would have added some jimping to the flipping mechanism. Its just too smooth and its quite small so for the size it really needs some added jimping to help your finger stick to it, versus it just slide off while flipping it open.
Bottom Line: Another homerun for Spyderco and I was very surprised by how well it functions and I love the flat ground blade and the titanium slabs on both sides of the handle versus one TI lockside and then a G-10 scale on the showside of the handle. It is without a doubt the perfect EDC knife. Great value for the money and I can't wait until there are items offered to personalize it or "pimp" it as many people refer to it as. I would definitely recommend it and honestly it flips better than some knives that I have owned that have cost well into the four digits. I gauarantee that it will become an instant home run for Spyderco and I look forward to using mine and see how it feels after a couple of months and the break in period is over.
I hope that my assessment helps those out there that are considering purchasing this knife and I would appreciate any feedback by those that already own one and what they think are some positive and negative points about the knife. Take care and stay sharp.
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