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The Domino - My New EDC>>>>>>>>

threeson said:
I used to be concerned with the "tactical" practicality of any knife purchase I made. Then I started actually using my knives for various things on a daily basis. Now that tactical fantasy/nightmare scenario is the last thing I think about when purchasing a knife for EDC use.

My criteria (in descending order if importance, starting with the most important):

1. Form factor. Does it fit in with my attire comfortably?
2. Ergonomics. Does it fit into my hand(s) comfortable?
3. Blade shape, grind and steel. Does it cut well for my needs?
4. Fit and finish. Will it endure and last long enough for my needs?
5. Price. Does it present a good value for it's above qualities?
6. Aesthetics. It is pleasing to look-at, handle, hold?
7. Support. Does the manufacturer stand behind their product?
8. Potential self-defense use. How effective would it be when used skillfully in a defensive situation?[/QUOTE

Well said!

John, as always, thanks for the review and vid.

The f&f on my Domino is just about perfect save for one thing -- surprisingly rough edges around the Spydie hole.

Everything else is top drawer.
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threeson said:
I used to be concerned with the "tactical" practicality of any knife purchase I made. Then I started actually using my knives for various things on a daily basis. Now that tactical fantasy/nightmare scenario is the last thing I think about when purchasing a knife for EDC use.

My criteria (in descending order if importance, starting with the most important):

1. Form factor. Does it fit in with my attire comfortably?
2. Ergonomics. Does it fit into my hand(s) comfortable?
3. Blade shape, grind and steel. Does it cut well for my needs?
4. Fit and finish. Will it endure and last long enough for my needs?
5. Price. Does it present a good value for it's above qualities?
6. Aesthetics. It is pleasing to look-at, handle, hold?
7. Support. Does the manufacturer stand behind their product?
8. Potential self-defense use. How effective would it be when used skillfully in a defensive situation?
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You think the next step might be to not have any criteria and just get what speaks to you? Not trying to be a smart, just what I do now.
 
nccole said:
You think the next step might be to not have any criteria and just get what speaks to you? Not trying to be a smart, just what I do now.
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Indeed! When I have a tad more disposable income I'll lose the 8-step program.
 
threeson said:
Indeed! When I have a tad more disposable income I'll lose the 8-step program.
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I wouldn't say I have a lot of extra money, but certain models just nag at me until I finally get one. The only "analysis" I do is which one to get first. For instance, the Cru Wear Mili is up next. I actually don't have the funds saved for it yet, but I cannot control timing. I would like a Delica SB, but I have wanted a Centofante 3 for a while now, but it gets to wait because the others are sprints. There have been a few that I bought that seldom get carried and thus would not meet any criteria, but I am glad I bought it and I am keeping them.
 
Honed_Edge said:
Ok, guess I missed that thing you didn't say.


And, that "go back to school" comment came off more grumpy that intended. Sorry to upset the usually pleasant forums.
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lol. No biggie. I didn't take it personal. I appreciated your post.
 
Rolex John said:
The blade is in fact in that size range. I for one am just trying to understand what your concern with the blade is. First you suggest that the leaf shape of the Sage (and presumably Domino) is an issue for you. Now you're saying its the size...but both the Sage and Dominio meet your acceptable size range. So I'm confused.
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I know it is. I wasn't complaining about the size, I was responding to the other persons post about larger and smaller knives. Length of it was never an issue.

Regardless, got my Domino earlier today and I LOVE it. So smoooooth. Great in hand. And I like the blade shape. Its different from the Sage I had, at least it feels that way. It locks up pretty far over though... 60%.
 
minimize said:
I know it is. I wasn't complaining about the size, I was responding to the other persons post about larger and smaller knives. Length of it was never an issue.

Regardless, got my Domino earlier today and I LOVE it. So smoooooth. Great in hand. And I like the blade shape. Its different from the Sage I had, at least it feels that way. It locks up pretty far over though... 60%.
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IMHO that's about perfect lock up. It's got a steel insert so it shouldn't wear in much.
 
minimize said:
I know it is. I wasn't complaining about the size, I was responding to the other persons post about larger and smaller knives. Length of it was never an issue.

Regardless, got my Domino earlier today and I LOVE it. So smoooooth. Great in hand. And I like the blade shape. Its different from the Sage I had, at least it feels that way. It locks up pretty far over though... 60%.
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Nice. Despite the leaf shape, the knife is very different from the Sage series. I think it's more flexible in how how it can be used.
 
Rolex John said:
Nice. Despite the leaf shape, the knife is very different from the Sage series..
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How is the Domino not just a slightly larger Sage with flipper? I have both and IMO there's very, very little difference. The Domino feels like a Sage, just more of it than normal. Slightly longer, a little thicker, a little prettier, etc. Ergonomically they feel like the same knife, which makes sense when you view their nearly identical silhouettes side by side.

IMO, the Domino = a Sage 1.5 + flipper
 
evilgreg said:
How is the Domino not just a slightly larger Sage with flipper? I have both and IMO there's very, very little difference. The Domino feels like a Sage, just more of it than normal. Slightly longer, a little thicker, a little prettier, etc. Ergonomically they feel like the same knife, which makes sense when you view their nearly identical silhouettes side by side.

IMO, the Domino = a Sage 1.5 + flipper
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It's all relative I suppose. IMHO, the two knives could be identical in every other way but the flipper and would still be very different knives for me. Your put could be 1 ft. from the hole. Some would say you were darn close. Others would say you missed it by a mile. It's all relative.
 
Rolex John said:
Nice. Despite the leaf shape, the knife is very different from the Sage series. I think it's more flexible in how how it can be used.
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I am with you. I don't like the Sage, but I really really am loving the Domino. The deployment is so smooth, even when using the hole, in a slow fashion.
 
Oh boy i will probably catch flack for this.
I got this blade recently and have been wondering, why didn't spyderco put a torsion spring in it?
I don't get 100% deployment every time through the flipper unless i push it with significant force.
Spideyhole works 100% of the time but the flipper no so much
 
No flack, but if you want torsion bars check out the KAI corps. line of assisted knives. I got a couple but eventually came back to spydie due to the fact that torsion bars break and you wont know when it will happen. I dont like having to worry about an extra layer of vulnerability. I do like some of ZT's offerings and will de-assist them when possible, but they are still designed for torsion controlled opening.

I get 100% opening with the flipper on my domino and with the spydie hole.

I am extremely thankful Sal doesnt use these types of devices in his knives.

Thank you Sal and Eric for keeping the domino simple and awesome!
 
Burzhui said:
Oh boy i will probably catch flack for this.
I got this blade recently and have been wondering, why didn't spyderco put a torsion spring in it?
I don't get 100% deployment every time through the flipper unless i push it with significant force.
Spideyhole works 100% of the time but the flipper no so much
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I am not going to give you flack, but I would seriously just say keep working on your form. You will get it. The mechanics of my Domino is almost perfect from an engineering standpoint. I really doubt it can get much better considering the strong detent and R.I.L. style flipper. If all you have ever had was assisted flippers, then maybe you have to learn how to deploy a non-assisted flipper. I can pull back, straight down, fast, slow, and middle finger flip it (not spydie hold middle finger) with no problems. It's flipper design is superior to the Southard's imo.
 
Most of my opening is done using the spidey hole.
It's 100% every time. Just having issues with the flipper which i can personally do without.
 
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