The Les George Knives Thread

Day 15: Morph Monday

I've had five LG button locks and this is the one I couldn't part with. I love the Morph pattern and it has the smoothest action of any I've handled. I do wonder if this model is the primary reason Les's popularity has vaulted so much in the past year. What do you guys think?

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Necroanax said:
Day 15: Morph Monday

I've had five LG button locks and this is the one I couldn't part with. I love the Morph pattern and it has the smoothest action of any I've handled. I do wonder if this model is the primary reason Les's popularity has vaulted so much in the past year. What do you guys think?

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This is the one I’ve been hunting for but it’s proven quite elusive
 
Necroanax said:
Day 15: Morph Monday

I've had five LG button locks and this is the one I couldn't part with. I love the Morph pattern and it has the smoothest action of any I've handled. I do wonder if this model is the primary reason Les's popularity has vaulted so much in the past year. What do you guys think?

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I definitely think so which is crazy to me. As great as the button lock is, what impressed me the most was how great his frame locks are compared to others.

I think a good example was I had a guy contact me about buying my mk3. He just missed out on it by 5 minutes. He mentioned that he recently got a button lock and was looking to buy every LG he could find.
 
mitchnola said:
I definitely think so which is crazy to me. As great as the button lock is, what impressed me the most was how great his frame locks are compared to others.

I think a good example was I had a guy contact me about buying my mk3. He just missed out on it by 5 minutes. He mentioned that he recently got a button lock and was looking to buy every LG he could find.
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I think you're exactly right. A lot of old school Les fans actually prefer the thumb stud or flipper frame locks, but the button lock was a gateway knife for a lot of people who for whatever reason just hadn't pulled the trigger on a Les George piece before. Once you get one, you know what the hype is about.
 
mitchnola said:
Awesome Blues Blues I may be just as excited as you! It’s been a long hard haul to get you on team LG! Really hoping your impressed with it. An LG endorsement from you would be pure gold around here! Can’t wait to hear your thoughts.
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I promise to give an honest evaluation...

(Though I don't think my opinion should matter any more than anyone else's...unless you simply consider it from the standpoint of personal experience with lots of custom and high quality "mid-tech" knives over a few decades.)
 
Blues said:
I promise to give an honest evaluation...

(Though I don't think my opinion should matter any more than anyone else's...unless you simply consider it from the standpoint of personal experience with lots of custom and high quality "mid-tech" knives over a few decades.)
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That’s exactly why, the experience and respect you have around here!
 
madcap_magician said:
I am totally hooked. The action is so good. The thumb disc manual open on the MK3 is my favorite, but I really need to try a flipper. I do like the conveniently unobtrusive button lock, though.
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I really like thumb discs as well but his thumb studs also work flawlessly. A thumb stud frame lock vecp is a must have!
 
madcap_magician said:
I am totally hooked. The action is so good. The thumb disc manual open on the MK3 is my favorite, but I really need to try a flipper. I do like the conveniently unobtrusive button lock, though.
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I'm with you there as the mk3 is my favorite as well, but sure would love to get a flipper one day 😄
 
It's here!

First impressions are very favorable. Nice edge bevels, slices phone book paper very cleanly. Mechanics are good, will get better with break-in, no doubt.

Feels great in hand. Not a hot spot to be found, whether in forward or reverse grip. Very nicely chamfered. Also has a very "warm" feel...which I wasn't expecting. Jimping is well thought out and works well with the blade.

Yep, it appears to be a keeper. Looking forward to spending some quality time with it and getting to know it better. Fits right in with my other front row knives in this class...CRK, Demko, Hinderer. A nice addition.

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Blues said:
It's here!

First impressions are very favorable. Nice edge bevels, slices phone book paper very cleanly. Mechanics are good, will get better with break-in, no doubt.

Feels great in hand. Not a hot spot to be found, whether in forward or reverse grip. Very nicely chamfered. Also has a very "warm" feel...which I wasn't expecting. Jimping is well thought out and works well with the blade.

Yep, it appears to be a keeper. Looking forward to spending some quality time with it and getting to know it better. Fits right in with my other front row knives in this class...CRK, Demko, Hinderer. A nice addition.

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Great write up. I hear you on the warmth of LG knives, you can feel the LG personal touch in each one! Now you need a ESV preferably patterned!
 
norcalAF said:
Great write up. I hear you on the warmth of LG knives, you can feel the LG personal touch in each one! Now you need a ESV preferably patterned!
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Problem is that I rarely carry my smaller folders...even if they're stout. I can't explain it. (Even the ones I won't let go.)

It's like having to change out of your school clothes when you get home.
 
Blues said:
Problem is that I rarely carry my smaller folders...even if they're stout. I can't explain it. (Even the ones I won't let go.)

It's like having to change out of your school clothes when you get home.
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I felt the same way until I got an ESV and a zt0900, now I carry both frequently. They are surprisingly "big" little knives.
 
Blues said:
It's here!

First impressions are very favorable. Nice edge bevels, slices phone book paper very cleanly. Mechanics are good, will get better with break-in, no doubt.

Feels great in hand. Not a hot spot to be found, whether in forward or reverse grip. Very nicely chamfered. Also has a very "warm" feel...which I wasn't expecting. Jimping is well thought out and works well with the blade.

Yep, it appears to be a keeper. Looking forward to spending some quality time with it and getting to know it better. Fits right in with my other front row knives in this class...CRK, Demko, Hinderer. A nice addition.

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Great to hear it found a permanent home with you! And very happy to hear your thoughts on it. If ever given the chance, don’t pass up on a frame lock. They even shine compared to crks, which you know I also love.
 
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