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Kizer Ki3455A1 Mini Dorado M390 Flipper Knife
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Kizer Ki3455A1 Mini Dorado M390 Flipper Knife
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The little brother to Kizer’s popular Dorado folding knife, the mini version features a 3-inch blade instead of a 3.5-inch blade, making it easier to take on the go without sacrificing much utility. This version features Bohler M390 stainless steel: a fine-grained, easy-to-sharpen alloy that’s extremely resistant to wear and corrosion Read More
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keyboard_arrow_downEpic_Enkidu
206
Aug 19, 2017
I'm pretty new to the knife world so I am hoping someone can answer a question for me.
What is the difference between m390 and S35VN? Would it be a big performance upgrade from s35vn to m390 for everyday use?
I have a knife in s35vn now and so far I love it. I haven't had to sharpen it, yet, and it stands up to the tasks that I need it for. If m390 is a lot better than s35vn then I will definitely get this!
What is the difference between m390 and S35VN? Would it be a big performance upgrade from s35vn to m390 for everyday use?
I have a knife in s35vn now and so far I love it. I haven't had to sharpen it, yet, and it stands up to the tasks that I need it for. If m390 is a lot better than s35vn then I will definitely get this!
Cferrer1983
80
Jan 13, 2018
I enjoyed reading your recommendations as much as I'm now a little scared of screwing my blades haha
namhod
1991
Jan 13, 2018
Cferrer1983Don't be scared. Just practice on cheap knives. You will be fine. Also you really don't need diamond stones for "super" steels.
I would say the majority of my knives are S35VN, a couple M390. I don't have any diamond stones, and I have no issues. I use a knockoff edge pro, with gritomatic stones. Works great. I originally started hand sharpening, which I am OK at. Not good. Just OK, I have difficulty keeping the angle consistent when sharpening free hand.
I would say the majority of my knives are S35VN, a couple M390. I don't have any diamond stones, and I have no issues. I use a knockoff edge pro, with gritomatic stones. Works great. I originally started hand sharpening, which I am OK at. Not good. Just OK, I have difficulty keeping the angle consistent when sharpening free hand.
kennedyzero
193
Jan 12, 2018
I picked this one up in the skully version one of the last times around. As someone else mentioned the detent is extremely weak, the weakest I’ve had on a knife. I have several Kizers, which occasionally get ragged on for weak(er) detents, however this is the only one that I would say it’s actually a real negative. It would be a real problem if the action wasn’t extremely smooth right out of the box.
Overall this knife is a little frustrating to me. The blade is great, large enough for any EDC task, great steel, usable and versatile grind....paired with a handle that is pretty, but in my opinion, good for nothing else. It’s slippery, too small and thin, and picks up scratches just by looking at it.
Ultimately, this knife is a looker but it doesn’t make me want to carry it. I use my knives, even the “pretty“ ones, and so I don’t tend to buy anything I don’t think I’ll like using. This one sucked me in with the blade, looks and the price for the materials, but I kind of regret buying it. If you’re buying this as an EDC, I would think twice, unless you‘re intending it to be more pocket jewelry than practical use. And even then know that the finish is going to show wear immediately and does not wear it well.
Overall this knife is a little frustrating to me. The blade is great, large enough for any EDC task, great steel, usable and versatile grind....paired with a handle that is pretty, but in my opinion, good for nothing else. It’s slippery, too small and thin, and picks up scratches just by looking at it.
Ultimately, this knife is a looker but it doesn’t make me want to carry it. I use my knives, even the “pretty“ ones, and so I don’t tend to buy anything I don’t think I’ll like using. This one sucked me in with the blade, looks and the price for the materials, but I kind of regret buying it. If you’re buying this as an EDC, I would think twice, unless you‘re intending it to be more pocket jewelry than practical use. And even then know that the finish is going to show wear immediately and does not wear it well.
kennedyzero
193
Jan 20, 2018
It really depends on what part of this knife it is that you like, but staying in the size, construction, materials and price range, if you haven’t seen it already I would look at the Ferrum Forge x Massdrop Falcon drop that’s going on right now. I don’t have one one, but they’ve been really popular and people have a lot of good things to say about it
https://www.massdrop.com/buy/massdrop-x-ferrum-forge-falcon It looks much more EDC and actual use friendly (though someone who actually ordered one in that thread will have to confirm). I’ve been tempted, but it’s just outside the budget right now.
Besides that, I’m a big fan of Spyderco for EDC/user knives, their ergos tend to be great. The Spyderco Native 5 in titanium is even on a drop right now and it’s a bit prettier than your usual Spyderco, though it is more expensive than this drop at $184, but given Spydercos excellent fit/finish and overall quality, its not a bad price.
Eagle1337
37
Aug 21, 2017
Eagle1337Further searching does prove that it's on bearings, and Kizer seems to prefer ceramic over steel bearings.
BiggfootYowie
11
Aug 19, 2017
I'm supposed to be putting extra money into retirement not knives. DAMN YOU MASSDROP! Thanks for the great deal! Hahahaha
hatman
364
Aug 19, 2017
This is a terrific price -- a steal, really -- on a top-notch, limited edition Kizer knife with the latest super steel: M390.
I own the similar Mini Intrepid. But I paid LOTS more last year when Kizer released three of these limited edition models with M390. It's one of my favorite knives and a great size and weight for pocket-carrying.
This is the best price on any of the three by far.
I own the similar Mini Intrepid. But I paid LOTS more last year when Kizer released three of these limited edition models with M390. It's one of my favorite knives and a great size and weight for pocket-carrying.
This is the best price on any of the three by far.
fhood
715
Mar 21, 2018
Dear Kizer and Massdrop,
Please stop making/discounting attractive, well made folding knives out of high quality materials and then selling them at less than half of what they would be anywhere else.
Sincerely, My savings
For real though, holy crap has Kizer absolutely nailed it for every one of their knives that I own. Excellent fit and finish, action, and frequently stunningly attractive. Spyderco take note. Of their prices. Please.
Sincerely, My savings
For real though, holy crap has Kizer absolutely nailed it for every one of their knives that I own. Excellent fit and finish, action, and frequently stunningly attractive. Spyderco take note. Of their prices. Please.
Hatuletoh
850
Apr 3, 2018
fhoodMy savings was murdered last year by Kizer, with the help of BladeHQ. Who ever heard of sale on knives in which the discount was 50-65% off the actual last offered price, rather than some bogus "discount" of 20% off the MSRP?
That was when I first broke down and admitted "I collect knives". Prior to that, I wouldn't buy a knife unless I could justify it by arguing (with myself) that I didn't already own a blade that had the exact combination of features that THIS knife I now wanted to buy had ("Well, I don't own a sub-compact, spring-assisted, tactical black, titanium-framed, wharncliff-bladed, Italian made, knife with N690 blade steel and frony flipper deployment...at least, not one with carbon fiber scales...that is, I don't have one that has carbon fiber scales with a FALLOUT PATTERN, like this knife does...you never know when a woven carbon fiber pattern won't cut it--I'd better buy this knife, just in case").
So Kizer and BHQ killed my savings, now Massdrop--with the help of Kizer, and Spyderco ( I picked up both the gold steel sprint run drops this morning), and some custom designers have dug up the corpse, chopped it into pieces, lit the pieces on fire, and thrown the ashes down an abandoned Central Nevada mine shaft.
That was when I first broke down and admitted "I collect knives". Prior to that, I wouldn't buy a knife unless I could justify it by arguing (with myself) that I didn't already own a blade that had the exact combination of features that THIS knife I now wanted to buy had ("Well, I don't own a sub-compact, spring-assisted, tactical black, titanium-framed, wharncliff-bladed, Italian made, knife with N690 blade steel and frony flipper deployment...at least, not one with carbon fiber scales...that is, I don't have one that has carbon fiber scales with a FALLOUT PATTERN, like this knife does...you never know when a woven carbon fiber pattern won't cut it--I'd better buy this knife, just in case").
So Kizer and BHQ killed my savings, now Massdrop--with the help of Kizer, and Spyderco ( I picked up both the gold steel sprint run drops this morning), and some custom designers have dug up the corpse, chopped it into pieces, lit the pieces on fire, and thrown the ashes down an abandoned Central Nevada mine shaft.
JE87048
21
Nov 20, 2017
The Mini Dorado arrived a couple of days ago and this is a really sweet knife. I love almost everything about it. My only complaint is that the detent is VERY weak. It flips best if you push button the flipper. If you like to light switch the flipper you need to pay attention to giving it a definite quick pull, since just a casual flick will leave the blade half open every time. Overall though this is a really sweet knife. Lockup, blade centering, blade finish, hollow grind, blade return tension is all perfect. The M390 steel is almost unheard of at this price.
JakeSully
20
Aug 19, 2017
Damn, it would be nice to have a blade in m390 but dang that is one fugly and generic looking folder.
Jerrikko
42
Aug 21, 2017
JakeSullyAgreed. Great components & metallurgy but what a hit on the aesthetics
Sharp2day
61
Oct 19, 2017
JakeSullyHope by now you've seen the new Kershaw Link and/or Dividend with M390. Reasonable price AND good looking!
VanCity
61
Aug 24, 2017
Wow, this is an amazing deal, glad I saw it before it was too late. High quality knife, with the highest quality M390 steel at only $129.99, what a steal. Thanks Massdrop and Kizer for putting this one up, it's exactly what I was looking for. Quality and value, what's not to like!
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