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Bflying
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Apr 19, 2017
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FerrumForge_Chris
Apr 19, 2017
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BflyingThat is the overall blade length. The cutting edge will be slightly shorter at 2.5", but with the forward choil you will get more control and safety across all of your cutting tasks. Normally I carry a 3.5" bladed knife, but the Falcon has been performing excellently for me in the shop.
This is not a Spyderco knife. I can't say for sure how they approach the engineering on their knives, but I know how we engineer knives. The stop pin is not the weakest point in the knife system. It is a solid piece of hardened steel that is shouldered into the titanium frames. A properly designed and engineered folding knife is a system that disperses forces throughout the entire knife so that no single component takes the full force of any task. As for the stop pin, it only contacts the blade in the open and closed positions. It was designed with specific tolerances to ensure that the stop pin does not contact the track in the blade. Reducing friction is the name of the game in folding knives and we made sure that the dimensioning of the stop pin track is big enough to keep the stop pin from rubbing. The precision of the machining in these crucial areas on the knife are why we went with WE Knives to manufacture the Falcon. They showed us the ability to maintain precise tolerances on every piece they make. Dust and pocket gunk are an inevitable reality of anything that lives in a pocket and we've found a blast of air and a drop of lube takes care of any grittiness that might result from a lot of pocket time and use.
This is not a Spyderco knife. I can't say for sure how they approach the engineering on their knives, but I know how we engineer knives. The stop pin is not the weakest point in the knife system. It is a solid piece of hardened steel that is shouldered into the titanium frames. A properly designed and engineered folding knife is a system that disperses forces throughout the entire knife so that no single component takes the full force of any task. As for the stop pin, it only contacts the blade in the open and closed positions. It was designed with specific tolerances to ensure that the stop pin does not contact the track in the blade. Reducing friction is the name of the game in folding knives and we made sure that the dimensioning of the stop pin track is big enough to keep the stop pin from rubbing. The precision of the machining in these crucial areas on the knife are why we went with WE Knives to manufacture the Falcon. They showed us the ability to maintain precise tolerances on every piece they make. Dust and pocket gunk are an inevitable reality of anything that lives in a pocket and we've found a blast of air and a drop of lube takes care of any grittiness that might result from a lot of pocket time and use.
Bflying
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Apr 19, 2017
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FerrumForgeThank you for the quick reply. That is good info to have. You did a great job convincing me to stay in the drop. Looking forward to receipt and trying it out in my rotation. Now the big question , can I manage the wait time without pulling my hair out? 😬😁
Bobraz
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Apr 22, 2017
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BflyingAs a numbered edition, you should get it for collectability alone! I know that I did!
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Is the blade length measured as the cutting edge, or blade material length? If not the cutting edge, I may have to convince myself to stay in the drop for other reasons. I have a ton of sub 3" blades. But not sure if I'm particularly interested in another Dragonfly sized knife. I usually carry a larger knife as primary blade, and a smaller one for most average daily duties. Would really like to see a pic of the knife in hand. Studio and in-pocket pics are great, but actual grip and in-use pics would be awesome.
One feature on the Falcon that I really dislike is the internal stop pin. I know it would take a lot to break, but it does make the weakest point of most folders (around the pivot), a bit weaker. Also, on my knives with a similar stop pin riding , there is a little more friction with the post rubbing inside its chase 100% of the time, open and close. Not always an issue, but can make a very smooth bearing pivoted knife feel a little less smooth or gritty. And sometimes adds a small amount of noise and friction feel (usually very small), from an otherwise possible silent and buttery smooth action. An example would be my Spyderco Domino. Great flipper, and still very smooth. But after thousands of openings and closings, the rub and gritty feeling is increasing slightly. Anyone want to talk me into dropping the drop or hanging in the drop?