Pros: Weight, Ease of Opening, Handle Material, Pocket Clip, Blade Material, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness
Cons: None
I Cannot Rate This Knife Too Highly!
This would be rated a 10 if I could go that high! 1st, it's a beauty! The Damascas blade and Cocobolo scales compliment each other aesthetically in a way that I had not anticipated. When I opened the zippered pouch and removed the knife I was struck by shock and awe! The shape and lines of this knife are the definition of classic knifeness! Then I reached up and lightswitched the flipper, and immediately referred back to the posting for the knife to find the spec that should have told me that this was an assisted knife...guess what? No assist! This manual opener just opens like one! And the liner lock release is impecably located and functions without any detent resistance that tends to cause blades to bite! And centering is right-on! Though I don't know what the composition of the Damascas is, I really don't care. It's Gorgeous! I'm an old fart and don't hard-use my EDC knives anymore. With a collection of over two hundred knives I own many knives much better suited for hard-use. This beauty is my 'Budget Grail', and will rotate only on special occasions! ( perhaps with one of my USMC Ka-Bars or my Buck 100 series Pros as back-ups! ) Now excuse me: I think I just saw another Brad Zinker Damascas Urban Trapper that deserves a closer look...!