TM1 size comparison

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silvaticus

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I'm currently thinking about adding a LionSteel TM1 to my collection as a hard-use folder. On paper I love everything about it (integral handle, reverse tanto blade, back lock, thumb disc, glass breaker), but I unfortunately am not able to handle one in person before I order.

My only concern really is the size, and here not so much the blade length but the width/ bulk of the blade and handle. I basically wonder whether it'll be too bulky to carry for me. Can somebody help me out and post a size comparison pic to something like a BM Grip or 940 (or a LionSteel M4)?

Thanks in advance!
 
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Hope this helps
 
I love mine alot. Due to the pocket clip it's not that huge in pocket either. Bigger than some things like a 940 or skyline obviously.

It is absolutely one of my top 5 knives. I have one in carbonfiber. The carbonfiber is the worst quality I have ever witnessed with so many voids. Even with that said I still love the knife. I don't plan on running it over with a truck lol.

I can't comment on the micarta version. But the cf version sounds good when opening and closing. It's ridged and feels really good in hand due to the wider handle. The slicing blade is my favorite. The steel gets really sharp and it has a large area that it thins out from the blade spine down. I enjoy cutting with this blade and handles.

The action is also enjoyable. Back lock thumbstuds on bearings with integral scales. Just epic. Every one should consider one.
 
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Mo2 Mo2 thanks for the pictures and videos - that's exactly what I was looking for. Greatly appreciated - I really enjoy the spirit here at BladeForums!

While we're at the subject - how are you guys liking the Sleipner steel? Any corrosion issues at all? I'm out in snowy and wet conditions a lot, and while I care about my equipment after every outing I don't carry oil with me every time I'm in the woods...
 
I do not use it in those conditions. A guy I know on ig uses his in the field all the time and he works outdoors in the woods in winter and summer. I haven't seen any issues with his blade at all.

I would suggest to oil it once in a while and just dry it off when wet. Sleipner steel is good steel but it's not a hugely stainless steel. It's like d2 in response to corrosion maybe even a lil better. The black coating is not a dlc or anything either so it will wear and won't really protect against corrosion. A lil water isn't gonna hurt unless you leave it sit for a while.

I think if you oil occasionally and keep dry whenever wet you should not have any problems what so ever. If your looking for 100% stainless you may try LC200N or Z-Finit.

Slipner strops easy and goes razor sharp. It's not difficult to sharpen at all.
 
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