T-Mag

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Kostik

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I like the size and blade shape of the T-Mag. And I found a new one available for $150. The obvious question is: is it any good? If anyone has one, I'd appreciate hearing what you think about it.
 
...for a novelty or collector piece $150 isn't that bad if it's NIB...but for EDC, not so much...

blade shape isn't as useful to me as regular drop point, ymmv...

can only use it with finger in fore-ward choil...and don't even think about handing it off to your wife/friend to borrow it to open a parcel or peel an apple!!! :eek:
 
I owned one. Sold it about a year ago because I didn't think it fit in my collection. Never used/carried it.

It's a smaller size that many like for EDC carry. The magnetic is very light, doesn't really "lock" the blade and, as a result, the knife functions more like a slip-joint. You also have to avoid placing the knife in a pocket any credit or other cards w/a mag strip on it or the card might get wiped. Think there was a notice in the box to that effect.

Personally, I think it's just a novelty (which I why I bought it in the 1st place) and that you can do a lot better than $150 for an EDC.
 
Mine is a factory second (bad carbon fiber - yeah, right). I think they got the wrong magnets. Neobydium magnets have a lot stronger pull on one axis, and this one feels like they used the weak axis to hold the blade. Opens and closes with very little effort. Like less than I like to see in a friction folder. $150 is a good price, though for a T-Mag. They were pretty pricey when new.
 
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Kostik said:
I like the size and blade shape of the T-Mag. And I found a new one available for $150. The obvious question is: is it any good? If anyone has one, I'd appreciate hearing what you think about it.
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I like the ergonomics of the T-Mag. On my copy, the magnet does hold firmly but it is essentially a slip joint. Just use it with finger on the choil, like the UK Penknife.
 
The T-Mag was an interesting design. Loved the blade and handle. Hated the magnet. With a slip joint mechanism like the UKPK it would be an outstanding knife.
 
I bought one years back when they were closing out for $50. Sold it later on, probably for less. I guess I should have kept it considering the increased collector value, but I didn't see that happening at that time. The rare earth magnet is strong, but the "hold" keeping the blade closed is broken very easily. The knife was very well made, comfortable, great materials, etc. But the magnet "lock", while an ineteresting idea, just didn't work out well in practice. I wouldn't mind seeing it redone with a proper slipjoint mechanism.
 
Great knife, sharp point, high hollow grind and magnets are cool. You can tighten the pivot screw if you are afraid of it closing. I use mine and have never cut myself with it. The $50 close out price for US made S30V was sweeeet! I talked to Ralph Turnbull at a show, nice guy.
 
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