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Benjabooly
373
Aug 17, 2018
I was really hoping I didn't have to note things about this knife like others, but I really have to. Let me start off with the 3 Ferrum Forge x Massdrop knives I've gotten are some of the nicest folding knives I own, not at all by dollar value, so I assumed safe in joining this. Since people started receiving it, there were mixed reviews but of course you cannot tell until you handle it yourself. Sadly me biggest issue is the seam where the blade meets the handle, its a hole with glue. I work as a butcher and this, I am certain, would not conform to NSF standards in staying clean and not having inclusions for bacteria to grow. My Damascus pattern is only visible though the separating lines of the steel, some of which are cloudy blurs that look like weird scratches, not lines, with no or very little color difference. The heel area of my blade is also poorly sharpened in comparison to the rest. Im sorry that the manufacturing didn't hold up to the great expectations, massdrop. It is a beautiful design, that with a bit more weight in the handle and better fit and finish would of surpassed any other knife at this price point. I wish you genuine good luck in the aftermath, CS team.
JonasHeineman
5987
Aug 22, 2018
BenjaboolyHey @Benjabooly - Thanks for the honest feedback. We've seen a couple other reports of this gap between the tang and handle and (depending on the size and depth of the gap) I can see how that would be a concern. We haven't seen anything of a concerning size/depth when we did our own QC inspection, but if you can share pics that would help us to get a better sense of whether there's inconsistency through the batch.
Regarding the "Damascus" pattern - what you're seeing sounds right to me; this is not traditional Damascus, and it hasn't been etched - it's been impact welded and bead blasted. If it just flat out doesn't match the photos, that's a different story and something we'd like to see photos of so we can evaluate and address with the vendor as necessary.
Benjabooly
373
Aug 23, 2018
JonasHeinemanJonas hopefully you saw my other comment, and I will be taking pictures of the Damascus pattern too. I admit I might of embellished slightly but it's still a fair bit off from the image in terms of how the metals are fused. I appreciate your concerns.
Benjabooly
373
Aug 23, 2018
JonasHeinemanIt really could of just been my specific slice of this Damascus but some of the spots are more just blurs . Nothing major on the blade and really could just be me not having owned a proper Damascus on a blade prior.
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adn_01
14
Aug 24, 2018
BenjaboolyI would have to agree with the Damascus finish not looking as nice as the model used in the advertised photos, my unit also has the poorly defined blurry pattern with some spots looking like a weird glue blemish. That being said, I'm also in the same boat wondering if this is similar to how natural wood product finishes vary significantly as I've never owned another Damascus blade.
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SantiagoDraco
611
Aug 26, 2018
BenjaboolyI also have the huge gap as noted in my review. That plus other things... make this a very disappointing purchase.