I must say i was very excited when i first heard about the Super Knife
http://www.superknifestore.com/
I thought it was a great idea, long overdue. I did think the price seemed a little steep, but what the hell, if it worked it would be great. Well I got one and my overall impression is quite favorable with a few caveats. The initial blade tension was very tight so I used the included tool to loosen the actio just enough for me to be able to open it. A day or two later I avoided serious injury only because I was wearing a pair of older jeans that were rather tight. Super Knife was clipped to my right front pocket and when I reached in for my SAK, I felt something extra---it was the pivot screw from the knife! It had worked itself out completely but luckily the blade mechanism remained in the handle. If I had been wearing baggier pants like BDUs I could have easily gotten a hand full of razor blade. Not cool. The knife stayed on the shelf until I got some Locktite. Even then, I adjusted the tension tighter than I like since it is a liner lock and now I am paranoid about it opening accidentally in my pocket. One other thing, I was in a resturant with my gf one night and after returning with another round of beers I found the SK on the seat of booth where I was sitting. I've carried many different knives in my right rear pocket and never had one come out before. I don't know whether it is poor clip design, the design of the booth, grabbing at just the right place or just a freak occurance. At that point I decided that although I really like the way the knife performed and its basic concept, the only way I was going to continue carrying it would be in a belt sheath. Unfortunately, I just threw it on the front seat of my truck (with lots of other junk--mostly maps and Map Quest directions) until I got home. I forgot about it for a few days and now I can't find it. I think it must have fallen out when I was getting in or out. I decided to try the Mini SK. Cute but way to small to be really useful for anything other than clipping coupons. Last night i was in Lowes. They sell a similar knife from "Sheffield". I had seen it before but i was sceptical since most of their other stuff is Leatherman knockoffs and cheap little folders. But what the hey, it was only $9.(7 as opposed to $24.95 so I decided to give it a shot---the blade is what's important and you can put whatever utility blade you want in the handle. I have to say, this thing is great! Very solid handle and it is a lockback, not a liner lock. Also the blade changing mechanism is much simpler and does not require a seperate tool. The one downside is the clip. Not a good design adn not very sturdy. I'll probably remove and try pocket carry although I think it will be too bulky for non clip pocket carry. I'll probably end up going with a belt sheath. Anyway, at least initially, I think it is a superior design to the SK and it is only 40% of the price.
phantom4
http://www.superknifestore.com/
I thought it was a great idea, long overdue. I did think the price seemed a little steep, but what the hell, if it worked it would be great. Well I got one and my overall impression is quite favorable with a few caveats. The initial blade tension was very tight so I used the included tool to loosen the actio just enough for me to be able to open it. A day or two later I avoided serious injury only because I was wearing a pair of older jeans that were rather tight. Super Knife was clipped to my right front pocket and when I reached in for my SAK, I felt something extra---it was the pivot screw from the knife! It had worked itself out completely but luckily the blade mechanism remained in the handle. If I had been wearing baggier pants like BDUs I could have easily gotten a hand full of razor blade. Not cool. The knife stayed on the shelf until I got some Locktite. Even then, I adjusted the tension tighter than I like since it is a liner lock and now I am paranoid about it opening accidentally in my pocket. One other thing, I was in a resturant with my gf one night and after returning with another round of beers I found the SK on the seat of booth where I was sitting. I've carried many different knives in my right rear pocket and never had one come out before. I don't know whether it is poor clip design, the design of the booth, grabbing at just the right place or just a freak occurance. At that point I decided that although I really like the way the knife performed and its basic concept, the only way I was going to continue carrying it would be in a belt sheath. Unfortunately, I just threw it on the front seat of my truck (with lots of other junk--mostly maps and Map Quest directions) until I got home. I forgot about it for a few days and now I can't find it. I think it must have fallen out when I was getting in or out. I decided to try the Mini SK. Cute but way to small to be really useful for anything other than clipping coupons. Last night i was in Lowes. They sell a similar knife from "Sheffield". I had seen it before but i was sceptical since most of their other stuff is Leatherman knockoffs and cheap little folders. But what the hey, it was only $9.(7 as opposed to $24.95 so I decided to give it a shot---the blade is what's important and you can put whatever utility blade you want in the handle. I have to say, this thing is great! Very solid handle and it is a lockback, not a liner lock. Also the blade changing mechanism is much simpler and does not require a seperate tool. The one downside is the clip. Not a good design adn not very sturdy. I'll probably remove and try pocket carry although I think it will be too bulky for non clip pocket carry. I'll probably end up going with a belt sheath. Anyway, at least initially, I think it is a superior design to the SK and it is only 40% of the price.
phantom4
