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After reading all the threads on the much anticipated BM Ritter M4, I decided I really wanted to try the M4 steel.
I was in the brick and mortar about 1 1/2 weeks ago, and this one followed me home.
I've got this one pictured with my Large Sebenza Classic and my ZT0200. I took the clip off as I have been carrying this one in-pocket during the week around the office.
My first impressions:
Pros:
1) Very attractive knife - everyone who has seen it loves it. I keep seeing it described as a "gentlemans hard use folder".
2) Jewel like - the liners are proud of the scales and polished - when you hold it in the light it is very jewel like.
3) Carbon fiber - nuff said.
4) M4 - scary sharp out of the box. I've been hacking my way thru cardboard tubes, paper and boxes - and it is still scary sharp.
5) Thick liners - appear to be almost as thick as my ZT 0200.
6) Spyder hole - catches your thumb - great.
7) 4 way clip option.
8) Fit and finish - some of the best I've seen - comparable to some of my $300+ knives.
9) Price / value - sub $150 knife with these features - insane!
Cons:
1) Need more jimping - especially on finger depression nearest blade. I'd hate to slip on this one.
2) Need to skeletonize liner(s) - may have been able to save some weight.
I would have liked to get the Ritter M4 BM - but the scales put me off. I know Wilkins sells replacement scales, but I was having trouble with possibly putting almost $300 out for the blade and replacement scales. This is not a bash of any sort against the BM, the knife or anyone who bought same - I would like to know if anyone has both and what their comparison / contrast is of these knives. I think the Ritter M4 with replacement scales is slick - just too $$$ for me.
I was hoping to get others opinions of this knife, the BM Ritter M4, and possibly any feedback on the actual field use of the M4 steel.
BTW - my photo skills suck. One day I will take a photography class or two.
I was in the brick and mortar about 1 1/2 weeks ago, and this one followed me home.
I've got this one pictured with my Large Sebenza Classic and my ZT0200. I took the clip off as I have been carrying this one in-pocket during the week around the office.
My first impressions:
Pros:
1) Very attractive knife - everyone who has seen it loves it. I keep seeing it described as a "gentlemans hard use folder".
2) Jewel like - the liners are proud of the scales and polished - when you hold it in the light it is very jewel like.
3) Carbon fiber - nuff said.
4) M4 - scary sharp out of the box. I've been hacking my way thru cardboard tubes, paper and boxes - and it is still scary sharp.
5) Thick liners - appear to be almost as thick as my ZT 0200.
6) Spyder hole - catches your thumb - great.
7) 4 way clip option.
8) Fit and finish - some of the best I've seen - comparable to some of my $300+ knives.
9) Price / value - sub $150 knife with these features - insane!
Cons:
1) Need more jimping - especially on finger depression nearest blade. I'd hate to slip on this one.
2) Need to skeletonize liner(s) - may have been able to save some weight.
I would have liked to get the Ritter M4 BM - but the scales put me off. I know Wilkins sells replacement scales, but I was having trouble with possibly putting almost $300 out for the blade and replacement scales. This is not a bash of any sort against the BM, the knife or anyone who bought same - I would like to know if anyone has both and what their comparison / contrast is of these knives. I think the Ritter M4 with replacement scales is slick - just too $$$ for me.
I was hoping to get others opinions of this knife, the BM Ritter M4, and possibly any feedback on the actual field use of the M4 steel.
BTW - my photo skills suck. One day I will take a photography class or two.
