Streetbeat!!

[DKits]

Anyone else own this incredible blade!?

It's such an awesome knife; the F&F, blade shape w/ that intimidating swedge, classy micarta slabs, the ergos w/ deep choil and contoured scales, and that aggressive jimping. Overall just a classy, mean lookin' knife. Except for the factory sheath which, at least from what I've heard, isn't the best. Thankfully, I received a nicely fitted kydex from the seller with a g-clip (I think) that has great retention and that reassuring "snap".

Too bad I can't really carry it due to knife restrictions here in PA, well if you can even make sense of the laws here. Although fixed blades, from what I've read, are pretty clear cut here (as in that's a no-go amigo). Even if I could, a blade such as this wouldn't really go over too well with the people I'm around usually, whether at work or play. SO, I just admire and fondle this fine piece from my home, not too shabby though

There's gotta some others out there that can vouch..

...just gotta put it out there.

Dave

 

[hoopster]

I haven't owned one but handled a few and can attest it's an amazing knife. Enjoy your new purchase!

 

[DKits]

That it is. And thanks, I've had it for quite a bit now, but decided now I should praise about it finally haha.

 

[Frankki]

Very good and versatile. I have been using mine for all kinds of tasks that a compact knife is generally useful for. Takes a really good edge and slices beautifully. Factory sheath is ok but I agree some custom kydex makes it much nicer. Mine came with a Mike Sastre sheath that makes it very easy to carry in a pocket. I did mod the knife just a little by rounding the sharp corners on the inside of the finger cutout, much more pleasant now. Other than that no complaints.

The Ronin will be getting new pants also sometime in the near future.

 

[DKits]

I find it works great in the kitchen, especially for peeling veges and fruits. It is a wonderful slicer though. Your sheath looks very well done, a bit more compact than mine. I'll have to check out Mike Sastre's work and I'll post pics of my sheath later too. That Ronin looks great by the way, very rare. How do you like it?

 

[Frankki]

Very cool, the Ronin, if a little limited in general utility function. Pure SD knife pretty much. Stupid sharp and the blade is ground really thin, nice for popping single arm hairs and the like . The handle is what I truly like, very good to hold and the knife points really well. Messieurs Janich and Snody do know their stuff!

 

[DKits]

Very cool knife indeed. Hmm I never knew that though, the pure SD part that is. I always thought it was more of a utility knife with the wharncliffe shape but now that I think about it and actually look it up.. Very nice though!

 

[Slider817]

I carry it every day in my briefcase, In NYC fixed blades under 4" are legal, I absolutely love it, and I'm not sure what you mean about the Sheath, mine is perfect, and apparently so is yours, so there doesn't seem to be an issue.

 

[The Deacon]

Beautiful knife and it would be twice as good if the blade was 1/3 as thick. As for the sheath, believe the main complaint has been poor fit/rattling. At least that's the case with mine. No danger of the knife falling out, just annoying.