The AB Turaco Button Lock Thread.

[Jacques Mi]

Now that AB posted a YouTube shorts video of their new and only button lock I guess (I was wrong) it's safe to say that we will see it hit the shelves in a somewhat near future
This should stoke us all and nothing better to get the anticipation growing than discussing ABs new knife.

 

[woodysone]

Here is one that senior made, his first one? Jacques Mi

 

[SharpBits]

Interesting. Not sure about the milling done on the scales, however.

 

[Jacques Mi]

Interesting. Not sure about the milling done on the scales, however.

Im pretty sure the middle part is for inlays... we'll see...

 

[WedgeAntilles]

Looking forward to this. But still want lefty iMambas first!

 

[Murphjd25]

Definitely interested to see more.

 

[Jacques Mi]

The first stock photos of their new knife, the Turaco, are up on the dealers sites showing many different scales to choose from.

 

[clinton1]

Call me crazy, but I kinda like the PJ best!

 

[Hackenslash]

I jumped on a blue Kudu bone. To me it really popped with the inlay style. Can’t wait to get it!

 

[Jacques Mi]

I jumped on a blue Kudu bone. To me it really popped with the inlay style. Can’t wait to get it!

Great choise!
I briefly considered Brown Kudo Bone but decided to go the opposite direction and ordered an African Blackwood. A classic combo - steel and something that's black. It'll definitely be used a bunch so I don't have to worry too much dropping it.

 

[Jacques Mi]

I asked AB for a side by side shot of the iMamba and Turaco to get an idea of the size of the inlays on the Turaco (the pictures show a prototype).



Imo, the new knife looks absolutely smashing. Can’t wait for its release.

 

[smithkzn]

Im pretty sure the middle part is for inlays... we'll see...

Likely

 

[smithkzn]

The first stock photos of their new knife, the Turaco, are up on the dealers sites showing many different scales to choose from.

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Very nice. A flipper and stud?

 

[pease]

Call me crazy, but I kinda like the PJ best!

I agree the inlay seems a little small for my liking.

 

[Hackenslash]

Look what UPS just brought me! It is superb, a significant step up from the iMamba!

 

[Hackenslash]

The Assegai pen is awesome too!

 

[clinton1]

Look what UPS just brought me! It is superb, a significant step up from the iMamba!
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Beautiful! Would you please give more info on why it feels more premium?

 

[Jacques Mi]

Look what UPS just brought me! It is superb, a significant step up from the iMamba!
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Beautiful Hackenslash , a stunner for sure.

I got mine mine as well but opted for the more monochrome version in African Blackwood. I do agree though that the Turaco is a step up from the iMamba. Not significantly, just a little bit on most parameters.




My most carried knife, a small classic Sebenza, has African Blackwood inlays too. I really like how it looks and it was one of the deciding factors to why I opted for Blackwood on the Turaco. I can tell already that the Turaco will become a well used knife.


Sorry for the poor light in the photos.

 

[Jacques Mi]

A few comparison shots.

 

[Tyand]

The Assegai pen is awesome too!
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Can we get your thoughts on Turaco and Imamba? Differences in things like weight, feel in hand, flipper tab, curious how the landing pad on the turaco because that’s been one of the very qualms with Imamba is flipper tab size and finger landing isn’t great.

Much appreciated!
Tyler