I just recieved an brand new Ultimate Hunter in the mail today. I was looking into this knife for a long time because it seemed like a solid folder for a fair price. I am mostly a fixed blade guy because I live out in the back country in Colorado where knives are carried by many people and often come in handy. I decided to go for this one because it was not expensive and I have heard good things about it from others so here we go:
I took it out of the box and the knife struck me as thick. The handle is very think as is the blade. When I saw that the knife was 4mm thick online, I wasn't quite sure of how I myself would perceive this. When I actually saw it, however, it was a beast. 4mm is very think for a folder of this size. This is a very thick knife, both blade and handle.
As for the blade, the satin finish is one of the best Ive seen on production knives. Better than the finish on the Voyager and Vaquero series. The VG-1 looks beautiful with a finish such as this.
The knife is razor sharp, I popped several hairs, effortlessly, off of my arm shortly after I opened it.
The thumb stud is not invasive as all, I actually like it on this knife.
As for the grip, the thermorun handle is much more comfortable in the hand than the Zytel or Krayton. It is easy to hold and, at first impression, it seems as if it could be used for hours without becoming uncomfortable or slipping out of the hand. The shape of the grip is also comfortable and is a very good fit for my hand. The pocket clip is a small one and does not get in the way at all when the knife is used.
The knife is a tad bit stiff when being opened and does not open as easily and the Vaquero's do. I am not worried about this because I am sure that it will loosen up with time and it will not become a problem.
The lock seems extremely strong because of this knife's build and the blade is not loose in the slightest.
On the blade, "Ultimate Hunter VG-1 Stainless" is written. This is the only part of the knife that I deem unattractive. This not a major problem because this is a user and the problem is purely of a cosmetic nature.
So far, my only complaints are the blade being a little stiff when being opened and the writing on the blade. Other than that, this thing is built like a tank and is scary sharp. It will definitely going with me on my next hunting trip.
I took it out of the box and the knife struck me as thick. The handle is very think as is the blade. When I saw that the knife was 4mm thick online, I wasn't quite sure of how I myself would perceive this. When I actually saw it, however, it was a beast. 4mm is very think for a folder of this size. This is a very thick knife, both blade and handle.
As for the blade, the satin finish is one of the best Ive seen on production knives. Better than the finish on the Voyager and Vaquero series. The VG-1 looks beautiful with a finish such as this.
The knife is razor sharp, I popped several hairs, effortlessly, off of my arm shortly after I opened it.
The thumb stud is not invasive as all, I actually like it on this knife.
As for the grip, the thermorun handle is much more comfortable in the hand than the Zytel or Krayton. It is easy to hold and, at first impression, it seems as if it could be used for hours without becoming uncomfortable or slipping out of the hand. The shape of the grip is also comfortable and is a very good fit for my hand. The pocket clip is a small one and does not get in the way at all when the knife is used.
The knife is a tad bit stiff when being opened and does not open as easily and the Vaquero's do. I am not worried about this because I am sure that it will loosen up with time and it will not become a problem.
The lock seems extremely strong because of this knife's build and the blade is not loose in the slightest.
On the blade, "Ultimate Hunter VG-1 Stainless" is written. This is the only part of the knife that I deem unattractive. This not a major problem because this is a user and the problem is purely of a cosmetic nature.
So far, my only complaints are the blade being a little stiff when being opened and the writing on the blade. Other than that, this thing is built like a tank and is scary sharp. It will definitely going with me on my next hunting trip.
