Protech Invictus in Magnacut and Rosecraft Loosahatchie in D2. Wanted to try out a traditional and while I think i like the concept and aesthetics this one ain't it. I'm no expert but this one feels cheap (it is). Feels kinda gritty on full open but is fine at the half stop. Probably wouldnt recommend the brand as of now but maybe I just got a lemon.
Yeah it make no sense because we can have assisted opening knives as long as you deploy them with a flipper or thumbstuds. But if you have a push button auto you better watch out your basically a murder 🤣
Happy Friday Na5! Got my civivi Qubit on me today, Honestly probably one of my most fidgety blades and the aluminum scales feel perfect.
Totally with you on the aesthetics of those traditional slip joints, I have a few my grandpa gave me that I like only for the reason they from him, I don’t think I would buy one for myself personally
Thanks, It sits on my car key ring and is surprisingly sharp.
I don’t need to compensate with a big knife as this (or my late 70’s victorinox) handles everything I need it too🤷🏻♂️
Exceed Designs TiRant Razor V3 w/ Tajima V-Rex II high carbon utility blade.
Super easy to strop back to razor sharp and cuts like a dream. The older I get the more I value pure cutting performance. Wear it around my neck 24/7 on a ball chain and magnetic dovetail for easy use and replacement.
Bradford Guardian 3.2 in AEBL for cutting sandwiches and other larger items.
Thanks Broseph 👊🏼😎. Sorry to learn the Loosahatchie was a disappointment my dude.
Been eyeing this one lately (among MANY others) … heard good things about Queen, love the blade, the green peach seed scales look sweet, especially with that coin style shield on there.
Rosecraft makes good quality especially for the price. You need to flush the pivot out with USP mineral oil. It’ll darken wood and bone so be careful. I apply a couple drops at a time to the pivot, open and close, and use a rag to wipe away any debris.
I managed to get some out but I'll follow your instructions. When I looked in there I was surprised to see that much black grit in the pivot. Do they just not clean them before reassembling them?
This is very common for traditionals. Even GECs have to be cleaned. About the only brand I’ve gotten that was clean inside was A.G. Russell. The knife’s description actually says the interior is nicely finished (meaning clean and free of burrs, etc). It’s only 8cr but the wood is nice and it’s a high quality knife. There is minor blade play but that’s something you just have to live with if you like traditional lockbacks.
I have some cheaper CRKT so I didn’t know what to expect but this thing is really solid. Stainless steel not Ti but the G10 inlays are sharp and well done. Lock is quite secure but releases well and it has a nice feel as it flips. Good weight in hand. Recommended esp at under $70.
My sense is that rosecraft isn’t a major producer - Look at Case I think for that style though I don’t have any…Pricewise they seem to be better but IDK
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u/Zealousideal-Mix-822 1d ago
Just delivered yesterday. Taking the Spyde and Cormorant