So I got the resilience today, and my very first impression is that it's huge! Don't think I'll be able to use this much in public. But I love it. Very smooth opening and closing, I do like the spyderhole. And although it is a liner-lock, it's a very strong one. Now, like most of you, I was very skeptical of the 8cr13mov steel, but I'm really happy with it. I did a few tests earlier cutting paper, cardboard, paracord, ropes and I used it in some food prep.
It cut the paper beautifully, no tearing, perfect straight cuts. And it cut through rope and cardboard with very little pressure. My 5 year old could've cut through these with ease.
It does say China on the blade, but to me, that's a bad thing. What people tend to forget is that, while the Chinese do make things with cheap materials, this knife is not one of them. This knife is very high quality, very sharp right out of the box. You would not be disappointed. But now that I have the resilience, I think the tenacious would be better for EDC.
It's not too heavy, I don't really notice it in my pocket. It weighs less than my iPhone 5s, so it doesn't bother me. The pocket clip is VERY strong. If you clip it on your pants, it won't come off unless you want it to.
Now the handles, some people said they didn't really like it, but I do. It g-10 and the texture on it is comparable to that of metal file (like the ones found in pocket knives) it's not slippery at all, good grip, even when wet, and very durable. There is some nice jimping on the top of the blade, which offers a comfortable grip, and there is some jimping where your index finger lies, but I don't really think it offers more grip. (Not that it needs it). That's it for now, if you have any questions, feel free to ask. I will be posting pictures around 2:30 pm (it is now 12:15 on the east coast)
It cut the paper beautifully, no tearing, perfect straight cuts. And it cut through rope and cardboard with very little pressure. My 5 year old could've cut through these with ease.
It does say China on the blade, but to me, that's a bad thing. What people tend to forget is that, while the Chinese do make things with cheap materials, this knife is not one of them. This knife is very high quality, very sharp right out of the box. You would not be disappointed. But now that I have the resilience, I think the tenacious would be better for EDC.
It's not too heavy, I don't really notice it in my pocket. It weighs less than my iPhone 5s, so it doesn't bother me. The pocket clip is VERY strong. If you clip it on your pants, it won't come off unless you want it to.
Now the handles, some people said they didn't really like it, but I do. It g-10 and the texture on it is comparable to that of metal file (like the ones found in pocket knives) it's not slippery at all, good grip, even when wet, and very durable. There is some nice jimping on the top of the blade, which offers a comfortable grip, and there is some jimping where your index finger lies, but I don't really think it offers more grip. (Not that it needs it). That's it for now, if you have any questions, feel free to ask. I will be posting pictures around 2:30 pm (it is now 12:15 on the east coast)
