Viper Rhino OD/G10 Stonewashed what do you guys think?

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Hi, Fellow blade lovers I just got this today and was wondering what you guys thought of it. It's become my new favorite folder next my fabled S Manix 2 XL:)
I posted some pics to compare the two and shed some light on it's beastly size. It has a very great weight but is so well balanced and and handles great for my XXXL hands. I haven't done any hard testing yet but it's very solid out of the box. It has a good detent and very solid lock up with a really nice overall fit and finish. I don't see alot of press for Viper knives but I feel the Rhino is worth it for sure.

Specs(FROM THERE SITE)
Blade: AISI D2 tool steel or Böhler N690 Co stainless steel, vacuum heat treatment, dual phase tempering and cryogenic heat treatment; thickness 4.2 mm; HRC 58/60.
Superficial finish: satin, stone washed or PVD coating.
Handle: carbon fibre, black or green G-10 or natural pau santo wood.
Liners: AISI 420 hardened steel with rounded edges.
Spacers/ levers: W.Nr. 1.4116 stainless steel.
Screws/ pivot screw: AISI 303 stainless steel.
Clip: AISI 420 hardened steel and stone wash finish.
Locking mechanism: advanced lock-back, two wire springs.
Package: cardboard box.

Thx, for looking I know its better to see real photos to show some scale








 
Holy god, what a monster! :eek:

I sold my Manix2 XL because it was way too big for my uses, but that Viper Rhino dwarfs it...
 
Dorito Monk said:
Holy god, what a monster! :eek:

I sold my Manix2 XL because it was way too big for my uses, but that Viper Rhino dwarfs it...
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Yes it is a monster indeed! It reminds a little of my CS Spartan I sold as far as presence goes. I would definitely
Recommend to those with larger hands.
 
On a knife that big I'd want tip down. Your thumb will be a lot closer to the thumbstuds upon removal from the pocket than with tip up.
 
Wow, colour me impressed. I dig lockbacks too. I hate to ask, but what is the approx price point?
 
Looks a little gigantic for my small-medium hands, but it's a looker for sure. I really dig that handle design, and the blade profile is real pretty too. :thumbup:
 
jonnyt16 said:
On a knife that big I'd want tip down. Your thumb will be a lot closer to the thumbstuds upon removal from the pocket than with tip up.
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I have a few of the larger 5.5-inch Cold Steel knives and they work fine for me with tip-up too.
 
Buffalohump said:
Wow, colour me impressed. I dig lockbacks too. I hate to ask, but what is the approx price point?
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About $180 shipped which honestly isn't that bad. I'm 6'7 about 345lbs so I luv knives like this. It also helps that have grande pants so the size is perfect for them. I actually just sold some other blades so I can get another one. I really like the
Black G10 with black blade. Thx for posting guys I totally agree about the clip but what can you do.
 
BIGGORILLAINK said:
I posted some pics to compare the two and shed some light on it's beastly size. It has a very great weight but is so well balanced and and handles great for my XXXL hands. I haven't done any hard testing yet but it's very solid out of the box. It has a good detent and very solid lock up with a really nice overall fit and finish. I don't see alot of press for Viper knives but I feel the Rhino is worth it for sure.
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Did you do any hard work with the Rhino yet?
 
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