WE Knives 716 Zephyr

[Biginboca]

Bought this last week and haven’t seen any discussion of it. Really like this knife!

It’s my first WE knife. I’ve been wanting to try them out but I’m not keen on paying $200+ for S35VN blades, which is most of what they offer. When I saw this model has M390, “Spydie” style opening and flipper, and weighs less than 4oz I figured it pretty much ticked all the boxes.

The action is great. Flips perfectly and fit/finish is amazing. The inlays are perfectly flush with the handle surface. The whole knife exudes quality of the highest level.

Has anyone else bought one? What do you think of it?

 

[vilePossum]

Oh it is a new one from their lineup, right? It looks rather nice. We knife and the knives they make for other companies have so far been really good.

 

[Hackenslash]

I'm intrigued. I picked up a WE 605 because I was hoping that would be a small, sturdy "Hole/Flipper" opener and it never really worked for me. It seemed too short, too stubby and a little rough around the edges. The 714 looks like a "stretch" version with a more hand-friendly contour. The weight is about the same for a half inch longer blade too.

I might keep an eye out for a deal on one of these.

 

[Infared]

Hmmmm...am really considering this knife...in gray handle like you have, but with the black DLC blade. I have a black WE 604 with black DLC blade and (...after taking the new knife apart and fixing it upon receipt....LOL!), it is my favorite knife. Looks like I am going to get good customer service, too...we will see....Factory in China is on vacation right now...
The design on The Zephhyr is a style departure for me...but I am attracted by the weight point and WE's build quality. It is between this and a Zero Tolerance...so many great knife choices these days!

 

[palonej]

I have a couple of WE knives, always forget the numbers, and have been impressed with their quality!
Cool looking blade! Enjoy!
Joe

 

[b00n]

The Zeta is gonna be my first WE Knife, looking forward to it. I was in part unsure of a lot of their designs and the star screw, just not a fan of screws I can't properly maintain (even if it might just be subjective).