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Kavik
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Jan 14, 2019
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Damn.......this might be the one that makes me find out if their Ti models are that much better than their budget models...... That's pretty damn sexy
Do wish it was a lower riding clip though
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SinisterCain
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Jan 14, 2019
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Kavik
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Kavik
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Jan 14, 2019
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SinisterCainOh hey! Didn't know we had the actual designer in here, nice 😁
Really beautiful piece man 👍
Yeah, that's not terrible or anything, i just generally lean towards "no show" / "low rider" kind of clips when I can get them. Not a deal breaker, but need to think on it for a day or two for budgeting reasons.
Kavik
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Jan 14, 2019
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SinisterCainMost important question I have, how is the detent on this one?
Can you shake it open without touching the flipper?
This is a major concern for many people in areas with ridiculously flexible definitions of "gravity assisted opening" laws.
And my only other experience with Artisan Knives, on one of their budget models, was that it shakes open without much effort at all
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SinisterCain
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Jan 14, 2019
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Kavikwell thank you! and yes i totally understand, i appreciate you checking it out!
im just creeping to see if i can answer any questions someone may have lol
Kavik
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Jan 14, 2019
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SinisterCainI had one more, posted above, regarding detent.
Just pointing it out because we kind of cross posted and you may have missed the additional alert......not because I'm trying to be a pain 🤣
SinisterCain
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Jan 14, 2019
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Kavikno problem, and nooo, i cannot gravity open this knife, with a lot of crazy unnecessary force yes. the detent is very strong, the hole in the blade is almost not functional, more of a lightening hole. thumb opening is almost not an option for me, and middle finger flicking can be done but its hard. then again maybe my smalls hands play a part in the thumb opening lol. i have videos on instagram and facebool
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T.willy
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Jan 14, 2019
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SinisterCainWell hello and thanks for making yourself available for answering our questions it's definitely one of the coolest things about taking part in the whole Massdrop experience. I actually have small to medium sized hands so as much as I love the look of this one I think I might pass were it's a 3.8" blade. My question is do you ever think Massdrop and you may do a smaller version of this or even just a smaller model in the future sometime? Trevor
SinisterCain
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Jan 14, 2019
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T.willyyoure welcome! and small to medium hands should do well, in all honesty since its light and thin it doesnt seem as big as it is, it comes in under 4oz. and ive been told a small version depends on how well these do.
Kavik
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Jan 14, 2019
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SinisterCainAround here I can get away with "only with crazy unnecessary force", unfortunately that's still a no go for many (like in NYC), but man, it's hard to find flippers that can't shake no matter what, i only have a few myself
So, I guess your answer didn't justsave me $200 lol but good to hear, I'll continue thinking it over, thanks again 👍
T.willy
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Jan 14, 2019
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SinisterCainThank you for your quick response. I was thinking were it's so light and narrow it just may be a great one for me to try out. Best part is these knives sell on the second hand market for 80% easy if you don't find it's your thing. Yep that's it I think I just talked myself into it lol. Thanks again I'll definitely be hoping for more models the future. ✌
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SinisterCain
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Jan 14, 2019
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T.willyThank you!! I have an Instagram if you have anymore questions you can hit me up there no problems. I appreciate it
Kavik
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Jan 16, 2019
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SinisterCainHi again, one more question, not really relevant to this drop, but...
Did Artisan give you details as to what steels are used in the core and the cladding of the Damascus version of this knife?
Kavik
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Feb 16, 2019
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SinisterCainUnfortunately, I didn't have the same experience with the detent on mine.
Middle finger flick is definitely possible, which I like.... But it's very easy to wrist flick open (not ideal)
Here's the thing though, i think I know why, but it's a weird one...
The detent ball and hole engage very firmly, better than most maybe. But the lockbar has a LOT of sideways flex, allowing the blade to move before the detent ever releases.
Pulled out the feeler guages:
With the knife closed i measured a .039" gap directly behind the screw for the lockbar insert.
Carefully pressing the flipper tab to add pressure, but not open it, that gap grows to .0565" before it finally pops open.
Which doesn't sound big, but since that's measured like half an inch away from the pivot... At the far end of the blade, this happens :
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T.willy
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Feb 16, 2019
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KavikThat's one for the weird column all right. 😞 Do you think it's something you can fix yourself or is it somthing your going to need to return your knife for?
Kavik
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Feb 16, 2019
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T.willyIt's definitely not fixable. It's related to the shape/width of the lockbar, i would assume.
On the fence about what to do about it, because I like so many other things about the knife.
Between this, and a weird blemish on the flipper, I'd consider exchanging if that were a possibility, but being massdrop...I don't know yet if I want to do a flat out return without an exchange option.
Really didn't even notice it was doing this until I went looking for a reason such a solid feeling detent could still shake open so easy.
My guess is it must be doing this on other's knives as well, but you don't really feel it during a normal quick flip unless you're looking for it
T.willy
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Feb 16, 2019
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KavikActually I never did end up pulling the trigger on that one sorry. I bought a Burg Blades Iron Pup off the BladeForums Exchange instead if my memory serves me correctly. Then earlier this week I ordered one of those Production versions of the Lacionco EZC from Monterey Bay knives. I've been hoping to hear there's going to be a small version of the MD/FF Keen forever now so when I got a look at that EZC It was a done deal lol.😂
SinisterCain
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Feb 17, 2019
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KavikI will say since the lock bar is somewhat long. It does move a little bit.
i hope that doesn’t become issue.
But I definitely look forward to hear whatelse you have to say after you have time to pocket it!
Also thank you for buying one!
Kavik
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Feb 17, 2019
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SinisterCainI dunno man, there's gotta be something more to it. I just checked 15 other Ti framelocks here. 8 have lockbars cut as long or longer.
Of those, only one comes close to moving as much as this one, and that was a cheap ass TwoSun knife that I think i paid around $50 for. And even that one doesn't move enough to expose the tip while the detent is still engaged.
I wonder if Artisan uses a lower grade / softer titanium?
SinisterCain
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Feb 17, 2019
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KavikI’m not sure exactly. Usually they don’t skimp out. but I will agree that’s quite a distance before the detent breaks.
Mine are close to Erhon. They do come out a little if I’m slowly pressing. But if it’s a normal open it’s not an issue. And I’ve been carrying these since November everyday
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