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

[mkjellgren]

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.

Again, keep practicing, the domino has one of if not the best flipping action in the production knife world. All you need to do is build up a slight amount of pressure like you're pushing the flipper into the handle scales luke a button and then rock back at a 45° angle releasing that pressure. The knife should fire hard and fast every single time. The problem with torsion bars isnt with the opening of the knife, its with closing the knife. When you have to overcome a spring tension to close the knife it undoubtedly makes the knife clumsier and more dangerous to operate.

 

[nccole]

The problem with torsion bars isn't with the opening of the knife, its with closing the knife. When you have to overcome a spring tension to close the knife if undoubtedly makes the knife clumsier and more dangerous to operate.

I have been saying that for a long time. One good thing about the torsion bar is it is easier to make the knife smoother because you do not need as strong of a detent to keep the knife closed and give resistance for the flipper to pop it open. which results in less resistance on the tang as the knife opens and closes. It also makes for less engineering and fine tuning. Some torsion bar knives do not even have a detent. I much prefer a non-assisted knife, and appreciate the work that goes into making a nice operating manual flipper, and certainly appreciate that they are safer.

 

[RamZar]

Personally, the whole point of the Domino is to open it via the robust snappy flipper. Thus, like on the Southard the Spydie hole is mostly for show although I know some like to open their flippers silently and it's not an issue using just a portion of one's thumb.

Other than the Spyderco Southard and Domino my other main flippers can ONLY be opened via the flipper: ZT 0801, CRKT Eros, Hogue Ex-02, MicroTech Mini Matrix and Wilson Combat Eagle.

Great flipper implementations like Spyderco Domino and ZT 0801 have proven that you really do not need assisted opening with torsion bars with their own set of possible advantages and several disadvantages.

 

[rackness]

I just received my domino today and I am thoroughly impressed. It flips better than any flipper i have ever owned. I'm not delusional I have flipped a Martin and it is smoother like perfection. That said the domino flips way better than my custom Hinderer Flame II it's not even close. The domino is almost like having a D/A auto opening via the spyde hole is smooth and the flipper is like pushing a button. I am very fidgety so i am very used to opening and flipping my knives I have to try to get the domino to not fully open. I may have to write a review post honeymoon period because I am really digging this knife. The f&f is outstanding. It is better than any Golden sprint I own. My Sebs are finished better and so are some customs(it is better than some custom pieces as well) but it really is excellent for its price point. Ok enough for now I feel like I am rambling. I will report back in in a few weeks and see if I still feel the same. If you are on the fence buy one, I think you will be pleasantly surprised.

 

[minimize]

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.

Agreed on the Southard flipper comparison.

Burzhui, perhaps you have an issue? Mine flips smooth and clean each time doing it casually without force.

 

[MDQBox]

Received my Domino earlier today and way to go Spyderco! This one is a real winner.

 

[minimize]

I honestly expected to get it, and dislike it.. and resell it for a loss. I really like this knife. Happiest I've been about a knife purchase in a while. Truly my EDC now.

 

[MDQBox]

I honestly expected to get it, and dislike it.. and resell it for a loss. I really like this knife. Happiest I've been about a knife purchase in a while. Truly my EDC now.

Yeah, I felt the same way. I thought it would be a nice little addition to my collection and not an EDC bumper. I'm just really impressed with the ease of deployment on this non-assisted flipper.

 

[PC87]

Yea, its really surprised me how stellar this knife is. It has definitely gotten smoother after 2 weeks of flipping it. I didnt think it would kick out my pm2, but it has.

Any of you guys have any pics of a delica 4 that you can put up beside the domino for a size comp.?

thanks,

 

[MDQBox]

 

[PC87]

UH OH, Now I have to do that to mine, that looks really good. What method did you use to do that?

 

[MDQBox]

UH OH, Now I have to do that to mine, that looks really good. What method did you use to do that?

I dipped it once in FeCl (ferric chloride, aka pcb etchant) for about 5 minutes, stone washed it for about 10 minutes, dipped it again in the acid bath and stone washed a final time for about 5 minutes. The most time consuming part was marking out the spots I didn't want etched. All in all, the whole process took around 1.5 hours.

In regards to stone washing, I've tried several methods including getting a motor driven media tumbler and ceramic media. The best method I've found for a really aggressive stone wash finish was a simple container (Gatorade container will do) a squirt of WD40 or water and a handful of various sized rocks/pebbles (the more jagged the rock the better). I then tape up the entire container and finally wrap it in a towel and tape it again. Throw it in the dryer and let it tumble for around 3-15 minutes, depending on how aggressive you want your stone wash. This simple method, I think, yields the best results for the aggressive type of stone wash I prefer. I never even use my motorized tumbler anymore.

Message me if you need help, pointers, or tips.

 

[PC87]

I dipped it once in FeCl (ferric chloride, aka pcb etchant) for about 5 minutes, stone washed it for about 10 minutes, dipped it again in the acid bath and stone washed a final time for about 5 minutes. The most time consuming part was marking out the spots I didn't want etched. All in all, the whole process took around 1.5 hours.

In regards to stone washing, I've tried several methods including getting a motor driven media tumbler and ceramic media. The best method I've found for a really aggressive stone wash finish was a simple container (Gatorade container will do) a squirt of WD40 or water and a handful of various sized rocks/pebbles (the more jagged the rock the better). I then tape up the entire container and finally wrap it in a towel and tape it again. Throw it in the dryer and let it tumble for around 3-15 minutes, depending on how aggressive you want your stone wash. This simple method, I think, yields the best results for the aggressive type of stone wash I prefer. I never even use my motorized tumbler anymore.

Message me if you need help, pointers, or tips.

Thanks, I appreciate the explanation. I think I might give it a try.

 

[MDQBox]

Thanks, I appreciate the explanation. I think I might give it a try.

Just be sure to cover the parts you don't want to etch, such as the pivot area and the path the detent ball travels along the blade tang. I also cover over the Spyderco logo and blade info. I use nail polish and a paint pen. Good luck.

 

[PC87]

Thanks, I wonder if I should go ahead and get a spare domino? LOL

 

[AbyssalTentacle]

Well, thanks to the great reviews of the Domino and this thread and a few others, I decided to pick one up.
Hopefully, if things go well, it'll be here on my birthday (Tuesday, 9-10-13)
I'm hoping it's bigger than what I imagine it to be, idk, we'll see

 

[PC87]

Well, thanks to the great reviews of the Domino and this thread and a few others, I decided to pick one up.
Hopefully, if things go well, it'll be here on my birthday (Tuesday, 9-10-13)
I'm hoping it's bigger than what I imagine it to be, idk, we'll see

Oh its all the spyderco awesomeness you will need, it is the perfect edc size.

 

[AbyssalTentacle]

Oh its all the spyderco awesomeness you will need, it is the perfect edc size.

Not sure if I can handle all the Spyderco Awesomeness, I might go insane!

 

[PC87]

I might go insane!

You just might.

 

[Jagrmaister]

Yea, its really surprised me how stellar this knife is. It has definitely gotten smoother after 2 weeks of flipping it. I didnt think it would kick out my pm2, but it has.

Any of you guys have any pics of a delica 4 that you can put up beside the domino for a size comp.?

thanks,

Here's a couple quick pics with my Damascus/SS Delica and a Chaparral 2 just as comparison. Obviously, a FRN Delica4 is slightly thicker than SS model.