The Bears' Den--Shirogorov Showcase

[TheManInBlack]

Trying to corner the market or what?!

 

[crk1984]

Trying to corner the market or what?!

Gotta catch em all

 

[TheManInBlack]

The collection grows! As always, photos just can’t do the ano justice. The Solar System F95 has an incredible fade! Three knives I thought I’d never be able to get my hands on a couple years ago.

 

[crk1984]

The collection grows! As always, photos just can’t do the ano justice. The Solar System F95 has an incredible fade! Three knives I thought I’d never be able to get my hands on a couple years ago.

All three are so lovely

 

[Mr.sig239]

 

[Liteblade]

I don't post a lot but when I get the newest F3 I like to participate!

 

[Liteblade]

Aquamarine version, navy blue blanket background.
The Alutex is a nice material. The machining makes it slightly grippier than my purple carbon fiber F3. [Edit: quite a bit more grippy!]
I like the collared pivot and smooth back spacer.
Overall A+ quality, fit and finish.
Really nice!

With flash, Aquamarine Alutex F3 on a navy blue blanket background.

 

[clinton1]

Aquamarine version, navy blue blanket background.
The Alutex is a nice material. The machining makes it slightly grippier than my purple carbon fiber F3.
I like the collared pivot and smooth back spacer.
Overall A+ quality, fit and finish.
Really nice!

With flash, Aquamarine Alutex F3 on a navy blue blanket background.

When posted, I thought I preferred the blue version over the aquamarine, but seeing your pics, that color is beautiful! Bet it's even better in sunlight and in person.

 

[Liteblade]

Here's a cool pic showing the texture of the Alutex. I'll say it's much more grippy than my Carolina blue micarta F3, but not exactly as obnoxiously grippy as some G10s can be.
Looks darker blue with this led flashlight on it!

Sunlight pics next

 

[TheManInBlack]

I do love the almost imperceptible micro-milling they do on their composite inlays. Just enough to add grip but not disrupt the appearance of the material.

 

[clinton1]

Here is my first (and only) contribution to this thread. Awesome knife, and for an "entry level" model, can definitely see what the hype is all about! Can only imagine when you begin to step up!! (Looking at you, Stellar! )

 

[Liteblade]

Here is my first (and only) contribution to this thread. Awesome knife, and for an "entry level" model, can definitely see what the hype is all about! Can only imagine when you begin to step up!! (Looking at you, Stellar! )

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These knives are a great example of modern manufacturing and technology. My first titanium frame folding knife was the first release of the ZT0392. And that was only because I started in 2009 with Kershaw Skylines.
Now, 15 years into this hobby, I wonder where can it go from here? I have several Shiros and they feel like they're near the pinnacle of design, materials, and quality.
Currently, for me, it's become about the handles, with the carbon fiber, micarta, and now Alutex driving my interest.

 

[Chuck_Nunface]

 

[TRfromMT]

^^^ Chuck_Nunface - did you dye those? If so, what color did they start and what dye did you use? Those look fantastic!

 

[Ilikesharpstuff]

^^^ Chuck_Nunface - did you dye those? If so, what color did they start and what dye did you use? Those look fantastic!

That's a stock F3 with Emerald micarta

 

[TRfromMT]

That's a stock F3 with Emerald micarta

Drooling

 

[Chuck_Nunface]

^^^ Chuck_Nunface - did you dye those? If so, what color did they start and what dye did you use? Those look fantastic!

It's the factory micarta. Aqua marine i believe. Or emerald like was said above

 

[DocJekl]

It's the factory micarta. Aqua marine i believe. Or emerald like was said above

They did a great job on these - couldn't resist when they popped up for sale.

 

[Liteblade]

They did a great job on these - couldn't resist when they popped up for sale.

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I've never seen carbon fiber I like as much as that Aquatic! My new Aquamarine Alutex F3 is very nice, and I look forward to what else manufacturers will do with all these cool materials.

 

[Chuck_Nunface]

They did a great job on these - couldn't resist when they popped up for sale.

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The "entry level" shiros are a more satisfying ownership experience, imo