the Trance has landed

[tdrussell]

My Drop Point Trance came in today! this happens to be my first blade purchase since joining the forum.

For a $35 shipped knife, the construction is impeccable. Shaving sharp out of the box, good, solid lockup, fantastic ergos. It feels every bit as solid as my random leek. I don't find the flipper mechanism to be particularly useful, but it may loosen up. It takes me a good flick of the forearm to open it up. Detent is good, thumb stud is large and easy to use. Did i mention the handle is great? Beefy and substantial feeling. True to it's designer:

:thumbup:

 

[realitycheck]

Great knife! I love mine. Chad los banos did an awesome job designing that knife.
Hey td, you can get some bronze phosphorus washers and slip in there and it makes it alot easier to open. And makes it alot smoother. Heres the ones I ordered. http://www.knifekits.com/vcom/product_info.php?products_id=492

 

[Lycosa]

Congratulations!
The Trance is one of the finest folders available.

 

[kda89508]

You are off to a good start! Now get the Hyper and M Type and you will be set! Also look at the Subcom but I like the Hyper better! Better yet just get all 3 and you will have a good collection! Enjoy the Trance! It is one of the Best knives for the money!! :thumbup: Kevin

 

[diananike]

I've got the same knife. I like it too, it's pretty small, thin and light. The blade does have a pretty substantial look to it. I bought mine because I wanted to put a custom maple scale on it but I realized that the scale is recessed with the liner so now I don't know what to do.

 

[sharpguyjp]

glad to hear your first purchase!!!! the knife itch will continue

just make sure you oil this baby, mine has some spot rusts.