Kizer Vanguard V4479 Kala Liner Lock

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Designed by Hawaii native Scot Matsuoka, the Kizer Vanguard Ki4479 Kala is a production version of the utilitarian blade that made him famous. Slim yet stout enough to take on hard tactical and field use, the Kala measures nearly 9 inches long Read More

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Sep 30, 2018

Hey guys does anyone who purchased this have any photos of this knife in their hand

tyler256

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Oct 1, 2018

SCtallguycheck it out at 2:45 and 7:34 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXoPKacCzWg

SCtallguy

Oct 2, 2018

tyler256Thanks Tyler greatly appreciated brother

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locura247

May 12, 2018

Very happy with this blade. Not too heavy and smooth deployment. Great blade.

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TheTaoOfJosh

Mar 8, 2018

Just a quick review on the Kizer Kala A2...
First impression, completely underwhelmed. I ordered the Coyote Brown, since I already own so many black-handled knives. Really...should be labeled "Shit Brown," because that's honestly the color. About as drab and featureless as I could have imagined. Next, opening action is unassisted, and with the blade as large and weighty as it is, the balance is all off. Takes WAY more effort than it should to open this blade...even with the finger tab deployment. Now to the handle...and this is where this blade is truly awful...normally G10 has an amazingly solid, grippy feel. With the Kizer Kala, it literally feels like I'm holding slime...the G10 is soft (somehow) and slippery. And that's completely dry. I have no confidence in handling this knife. It feels like with the slightest amount of sweat or water, it's going to slide right out of my hand.
I'm actually shocked...I own probably close to 30 folders and I've never encountered a knife that I found every aspect of the knife disappointing...until now.
In all fairness, I have not tried cutting anything with the knife. Honestly, I took it out, tried it on for size, and put it right back in the box. I'm sure it's plenty sharp...and perhaps the blade quality is even outstanding. But for the money we paid for this knife, I would expect a premium blade...ideally build for confident use and designed for good looks. This knife has none of that. Save your money. I wish I had.

cornerstonetom

263

Mar 10, 2018

TheTaoOfJoshYou might want to look into either getting a refund or selling it to someone who's requested this drop happen again.
Like you, I own a bunch of knives that cover a wide price range. I bought this knife for EDC and use as opposed to an investment/collector item. This knife is part of their "value series" afterall. That designation alone tells me that it's not really special to begin with.
I can understand your disappointment. The scales do seem a bit slippery, but that could change when wet. It depends on the G10 that was used.
For me, it fits my hand quite well and the steel used is a good steel. I'm not concerned with the aesthetics - but that's what I was looking for in this knife. Nothing special and not expensive. This knife covers that for me. But I was looking for a good blade design, good steel and comfortable in my hand. And I got that with this knife. I was not concerned about its looks. I'd rather have this knife endure EDC use/abuse than my vintage, highly collectible blades.
There's only one in black left on Amazon for $97 or so. On ebay, the range is around $73 to $117 for eight knives. I must admit, I forget what we paid for this thing. You could end up making money on this with Amazon running out. Then again, if you're able to return it, you don't have to invest another minute.
Best of luck!