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FreeLitres said:
Hainey said:
I'm personally not a fan of that knife for several reasons. I'm undoubtedly in the minority however. If it makes you smile though, good luck with it. 
Out of interest, what don't you like about it?From the reviews, some have complained about the general bulk/weight and the lower grade steel blade getting blunt quickly with use. Anything else?
Looks. It's trying to hard to be tacticool, and thats fine, I have several tactical knives, but they are that design for a purpose and not for the 'look'. I train with a Police Officer, and the response you will face if you are stopped and searched and found to be carrying that knife as opposed to a non threatening swiss army knife is huge. Expect a visit to the station until they 'sort this out Sir'.
Steel. 440C has a place, but this isn't it IMHO. Its an utter pig to sharpen, the heat treatment isn't usually done very well on the cheap knives that use it and is more about looking good (staying stain and blemish free) than about keen edge retention. If you want stainless, look at the Victorinox range, its a proprietary steel but although stain resistant it's easy to sharpen and actuall takes a useful edge.
Weight and bulk. Too heavy and too fat for unobtrusive carry.
Blade design. It's a pseudo tanto, and that's fine in a fighting knife designed for thrusting but not here. It's a horse in a dog race.
Usefulness. A good SAK has blades and tools in a few thinner, lighter package that is far more use day to day than this glorified one trick pony.
Belt clip. This isn't a part of the world where they are useful, as they draw attention and societies norms mean you will look like the 'odd guy with a knife'.
Ripped it to bits, haven't I? Sorry, I didn't mean to. Go for it if you like it.
Could I pick the brains of the knife wielding collective?
I recently acquired a Gerber Ultralight LST for backpacking - it's incredibly light (17g) and I'm more than happy with it. But whilst sitting on my desk I've found myself using it a lot for general duties - opening packages, levering open mobile phone waterproof cover...just stuff. It's been really handy and perfect for the task and I briefly considered buying another for round the house duty. But I think for that job something with a slightly more substantial locking mechanism might stand up to day to day use more.
I'm looking for something with a blade length of 5-6cm, similar blade shape, no serration. If there's a fixed blade alternative of that length I don't mind. Anything springing to mind in the £10-15 price bracket? So far the only thing I've considered is the Gerber Paraframe Mini. Looks a bit OTT but I don't really care about appearances, it won't be leaving the house.
And are any of the basic knife sharpeners that Gerber do worth it? I could probably do with something quick, simple and idiot proof.
I recently acquired a Gerber Ultralight LST for backpacking - it's incredibly light (17g) and I'm more than happy with it. But whilst sitting on my desk I've found myself using it a lot for general duties - opening packages, levering open mobile phone waterproof cover...just stuff. It's been really handy and perfect for the task and I briefly considered buying another for round the house duty. But I think for that job something with a slightly more substantial locking mechanism might stand up to day to day use more.
I'm looking for something with a blade length of 5-6cm, similar blade shape, no serration. If there's a fixed blade alternative of that length I don't mind. Anything springing to mind in the £10-15 price bracket? So far the only thing I've considered is the Gerber Paraframe Mini. Looks a bit OTT but I don't really care about appearances, it won't be leaving the house.
And are any of the basic knife sharpeners that Gerber do worth it? I could probably do with something quick, simple and idiot proof.
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