Superleaf vs. Tuff pictures?

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I got anxious and bought a Superleaf back in July. I read the reviews and found that it exceeded my expectations. On paper is seemed like a large knife, but I hardly notice it when it's clipped to the pocket. The full flat grind allows even the 4mm blade to cut like a breeze. Ergonomics are awesome as well. The compression lock keeps the blade in place no matter what I cut. The only complaint is that it doesn't give a solid thawk when locked; it just clicks into place. I know the lock is solid, but it sounds deceiving. It's a real heavy duty knife.

I couldn't wait for the release of the Tuff when I got the Superleaf. Do I need another heavy duty knife? I could...

Do any of you Tuff owners have a Superleaf that could chime in or give some comparison shots?

Thanks!!
 
I had a two Superleafs - one I gave as a gift to my brother and the other I traded. I liked the Superleaf a lot and think it is a great design, but oddly, I didn't find myself carrying it much. I recently got the Tuff after waiting on it to be released for what seemed like forever.

I like the Tuff as well. It is a big strong knife. After thermonuclear holocaust, two things will survive: cockroaches and the Tuff.

It is seemingly much heavier than the Superleaf. The flo-through design is about half of what the Superleaf has due to a backspacer. It is also very difficult to open with one hand, as the detent is very stubborn. With use, it is either becoming less stiff or my hand is becoming stronger - but it is becoming easier to open one-handed.

The ergos are great for my larger mitts. I am a fan of titanium so there is some cool factor afoot here as well. I can't wait to terrorize some hard plastic clamshell packaging with it in the near future.

Sorry I can't do pics as I don't have a Superleaf anymore.

If you can afford it, the Tuff is a really fun knife.
 
There you go. Spine shot, side by side open and closed including the Tuff, Superhawk & Superleaf


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Thanks for the pics RevDevil. Was there anything you would do with the Tuff and not with the SL? How would you compare the two in terms of use and fit in the hand?
 
The Tuff has a much bigger handle, than the Superleaf. For me, they both fill your hand really well. I wouldn't do much prying with the Superleaf, although it has a thick blade, the point does taper down. The Tuff can probably pry pretty well, but I'd say the SL is a better slicer. They are both very cool knives, egonomic, well made, and high quality.
 
From the pictures RevDevil posted, the Tuff looks like it's finished nicer, man they really do exceptional work in Taiwan.
 
Franz_N said:
From the pictures RevDevil posted, the Tuff looks like it's finished nicer, man they really do exceptional work in Taiwan.
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You are correct. The Tuff exhibits the same high quality fit and finish that the Gayle Bradley, Sage, and others. Very nice. The Superhawk and Superleaf, are very nice still though, perfect grinds, blade centering, and locks up solid with zero play.
 
I think Rev's got it in a nutshell. On paper it's tempting to compare them. In the hand, the Tuff is really a heavy duty beast that's exceptionally nicely finished. I kept missing the 3V folders that another well-known maker released in small lots. Considering that they run in the mid-400s and I paid $215 for this, and the fit and finish on the Tuff is at least as good, I've completely forgotten about keeping my eyes out for one of the other knives. ;)

RevDevil said:
The Tuff has a much bigger handle, than the Superleaf. For me, they both fill your hand really well. I wouldn't do much prying with the Superleaf, although it has a thick blade, the point does taper down. The Tuff can probably pry pretty well, but I'd say the SL is a better slicer. They are both very cool knives, egonomic, well made, and high quality.
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So far my SL has been great and I haven't had any problems cutting or slicing. I just hate it when Sal keeps on bringing all these new blades. The TUFF is so hard to resist. Thanks for all the comments.
 
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