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Pros: Blade Material, Blade Sharpness, Ease of Opening, Handle Feel, Handle Material, Lock Ease of Use, Lock Type, Overall Quality, Pocket Clip
Cons: None
Big Little Brother Carries Well
I purchased this medium Luzon along with its big brother Large Luzon. They are both great knives; the medium knife makes a good quality rugged EDC option. Though it is 9 inches long when open, it's comparatively slim profile makes for practical pocket carry, and that's how I intend to use it.The knife has a "safety" embedded in the bolster. Once the knife is open, sliding the safety forward will jam the liner lock in the locked position, keeping the blade securely open. This is a nice feature that enhances the safety on a relative weak point of liner-locks. It does not operate to keep the knife locked in the closed position, and this would have been an even nicer feature. The handle texture and bamboo-ish segments make for a comfortable and secure grip. The cross-section of the knife is more or less square at the middle of the bolsters, with corners that are more boxy than average. This not uncomfortable and counteracts any tendency of the slim-ish knife to rotate in one's hand. The pocket clip is molded from the same material as the bolsters and cannot be relocated. So, tip up right-hand carry is the only option. The clip feels very secure installed on my pocket, something that was less true of its longer, much heavier big brother. This knife is 3.5 ounces, while the big brother is almost 14" open and 9.2 ounces. I am unable to open the knife with the thumb stud. It has a sharp end and is buried too deep in the bolster notch. However, the flipper stud works great, and the knife snaps open with a satisfying "clack!" The knife feels well made and rugged and should withstand heavy use.
