(
Pros: Blade Material, Blade Sharpness, Ease of Opening, Lock Ease of Use, Lock Type, Overall Quality, Weight
Cons: None
Love this knife (after I made some changes)
This is (now) a great little knife for those who like slip joints (hand is raised). It's unusual because it has caged bearings in the pivot. I like the clip point, although I think the grind is too fat. Can't do much about that.CHANGES THAT I MADEAfter disassembly, I smoothed and polished the back edge of the knife. That removed the DLC coating, but that doesn't mean anything to me. I polished the butt of the blade around the pivot and cleaned it thoroughly, including the bearings, to remove any metal dust particles. I added a tiny drop of oil to each of the bearings assemblies.I reassembled it and carefully adjusted the pivot so there was no blade play. I can now open this easily with my thumb. The bearings allow the knife to open smoothly. I also polished the back of the pocket clip to make it easier to slide into your pocket. I think this clip is too narrow. A slight (and I mean slight) spoon at the end would make it better.By the way, the liners are cut and act as the back spring. Interesting and effective.I haven't tested the "Cryo D2." Some D2 blades I have are good, while others are only so-so. I guess it also has to do with the heat treatment.Nice little knife overall, and I like that I can wrap all four fingers around it.I might get the satin/green G10 version of this knife..
