Toor Knives

I don’t own any Toor knives but am active in the knife and tactical Instagram community. They seem mostly impractical for anything other than perceived dirty work. They do seem well made though. The grind heights are really low and the edges seem very obtuse. Not sure they’re great slicers. That said, they probably stand up to harder use field work pretty well. They are made in the US and they’re a reputable company; they’re just now getting big, so not a ton out there.
 
Purchased a Merchant off the exchange for cheap to try out, and since I'm 10-15 minutes away from the HQ, ai figured I could bring it in easy.

Lock stick like crazy, pivot backs out. Otherwise nice. I have a carbidizer so hit it with that and some loctite, and now it's perfect. Nice and smooth, fit (other than the original lock stick) and finish is all good. They even have perforated washers like a CRK, which was a surprise to me as something I haven't seen noted in any review. The screw heads are deep, which is a big plus.

Besides the clip, I really like the ergos. It fits perfect in my hand. Unfortunately the way it's designed, you can't just take off the clip and use it. The blade steel seems to perform as expected after only having tried it on a bunch of cardboard.

Edit: Two more knit picks, the clip isn't flat against the handle on the opening side, and the finish appears to have some sanding marks left over even after the heavy stonewash.
 
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Dadpool said:
I always like the look of their folders at first glance, but when I start examining the details I just don't get the appeal (especially at this price point). I've never handled one, though; maybe they come across better in person?
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Exactly my feelings on them so far, maybe they'll grow but for now I am just too confused about their offerings to ever buy one. The Merchant looks nice, for instance, but it's incredibly heavy and as noted thick for what it is. Why. Why is this the play, vs a thinner grind or a compound grind or something that would make it a viable choice for people who are aware of the competition?
 
I bought a bronze Merchant this summer after Toor produced a second run. The first run if you believe YouTube reviews had issues. Overall it is a likable knife. I particularly like the weight. But I like heavier knives. The factory edge was and still is very sharp.

Two issues… first, the thumb studs at least on mine were not properly finished.

The stud edges are rough to the point where they regularly snag on denim causing the blade to shoot open when the knife is pulled out. Like an Emerson wave. Which is an issue considering how sharp it is. I’ve been cut probably six times.

There are more than a handful of YouTube reviews on the Merchant. Not a single reviewer mentioned this issue, which is significant and probably a sign that no one or at least not many reviewers prior to posting their opinions are actually carrying the Merchant.

The bronze finish is soft and shows excessive wear after only a few carries and little use. The soft finish isn’t an issue for me as the Merchant has become my regular edc; the more beat-up the finish gets, the better it looks. It’s the only knife I own where I can make that claim.

The break-in period verges on brutal but if you work with it long enough and like carrying a fistful of titanium, it’s priced right and overall a very good knife.
 
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Handle .533" thick, stock 1/8" on the Merchant fwiw. Seems pretty normal(?), though the handle seems thicker than it needs to be by eye, kind of like I remember an Umnunmzaan feeling. Makes it nice in the hand that way though.

Mine also does the wave if I have it clipped to looser pants/shorts like basketball shorts or if I intentionally hold it near the edge of the pocket pulling it out. I like that, but I like waved knives.
 
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I guess I didn't realize it's only .125" stock and 3.75" long, that 5oz doesn't sound too bad anymore though I still don't feel good about a $200+ knife with no lightening cuts of any kind.
 
I have a Suitor and I like it pretty well. It definietly has a "rough around the edges" vibe and the lock was a bit sticky at first but that's mostly smoothed out. I think it's a reasonable value.
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I have a Jank Shank that I'm real pleased with. Also a Serpent that I'm less into that will find its way to exchange when I have some downtime.
 
I’ve personally not been impressed by the value offered by them. I think a lot of manufacturers hide behind patriotism and “tactical” marketing to increase prices on otherwise average knives. That said, I’ve always liked the look of the most insanely overpriced model of theirs, the Darter. I scored a used one recently so I will let you know the deal. I sincerely hope the heat treat is on point. If it’s not I’ll be mad bummed.
 
I acquired an Admiral recently from another forum. Have had my eyes on Toor for a while, but not having much of a reputation yet kept me from pulling the trigger. When it first came to me I was a bit disappointed. It was off center, a little gritty, and all the screws were a little loose. I'd probably attribute some of this to the previous owner though, not knowing the extent that he used it. After I disassembled it and cleaned it up though it has been quite impressive. It feels great in the hand, the action is smooth, and it handles cutting tasks like a champ. I used it to cut some holes in thick cardboard and it glided through without an issue (tried with my Carothers Kephart first, and switched to the Toor because it was smoother). Overall, I'd say the claims I'm seeing here saying they are over priced for what they are seem unfounded. The quality in materials, design, and American made craftsmanship are all there. Not too many other American brands that I know of at this price point with a similar build. I was between keeping the Admiral or getting a PJ sebenza and I'm choosing the Admiral for now because the quality is pretty comparable IMO, especially for $100 less (price I paid).
 
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