Pros: Weight, Handle Material, Pocket Clip, Blade Material, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness
Cons: Lock Ease of Use
Can't Decide...
This is the first 'Quality' OTF I purchased. I have since purchased another: The Exocet. They are both beautiful knives, to be sure, superlative examples of their of craftsmen's skills, but my experience with OTFs prior to these has been limited to promotional items running under $100. Fact is, the promo knives are much easier to deploy and retract, but I certainly wouldn't want to use them for any significant task. These beauties would obviously be up to any reasonable duty requested of them, but I simply cannot deploy or retract them one-handed ( neuropathy in my power hand ). Do they break in? Do I need to spend hours opening and closing them two-handed, until they reach a satisfying level of ease of functionality? I would be happy to do that if I could be assured of success, or is there a mechanical adjustment that can be made? Candidly, I didn't buy either of these 'some-day-to-be-classics' for use or carry ( in the Northeast, where I live, carry can get you a ride to the stationhouse, and presumptive use could get you into much deeper jeopardy!) I bought them both to add to my rather eclectic collection, but I had thought I would be able to engage in some meditational fidget time. Can you please advise? ( They ARE beautiful, aren't they? )
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