No argument. The Mini-Vulcan's probably my dad's birthday gift next month. Though, I must say I handled a Flash II a fe weeks ago. Less than impressive.Nix wrote:You need to handle the SOG dude. :p
IDK, I once sharpened a Gerber to the point where it cut myself tapping it. <_<Nix wrote: 4srs, I've never held a sharper blade. And it also sharpens soooo easily. Granted, I haven't let it get completely dull... but it only takes a couple strokes to get it back to 100% sharpness.
But I don't doubt it, since it uses the same steel as the Delica.
I'll give you that the locks better. Benchmade Axis locks are notorious for being unbreakable, and since the Arc lock is just a knockoff of those... Though, the Spyderco ball bearing lock wins out for me. Uses a more powerful spring.Nix wrote:
The lock is freaking awesome. It locks up as solidly as a bank vault, and opens so smoothly. Just a flick of your hand and it's open. Hit the lock, flick your hand again and it's closed. Love that knife.
They're not all economy class lockbacks dude :pNix wrote:
I do like the Spyderco knives... even though they look cheap and I hate those kinds of lockbacks. They're always waaaay too stiff and slow. How smooth would you say these Spyderco's are?
Look at the Manix 2, uses a polymer caged ball lock and G10 handles.
But mine have all been smooth. PPT opens faster than an auto, the Phoenix is smoother, but slower. The Delica had a little grit to it, but it got in the sand a lot. Now, the Ladybug couldn't be opened fast. But it's the size of your trigger finger, so...XD
This is the Phoenix. Not the most practical carry piece, but it's beautiful. I honestly bought it because it was $100 off and being discontinued.Nix wrote: Also, what's this Phoenix you talk about? I vaguely remember you mentioning it... but can't get an image in my mind.
Finally... what's the handle steel on the Perrin PPT?
The PPT handle is a massive slab of scalloped G10 and thick stainless liners topped off with a FFG S30V blade. It's...not discreet. But it'll never break either.
So, for myself I'm looking at this next. What do you say?
Assuming I'm still banned from guns....