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EdgyFrank
7
Apr 14, 2018
Any plans to offer an upsized version of this knife? I love the design but don't like the sub-3" blade size. My rule is, it's gotta get all the way through an orange or an apple; about 3.4" minimum.
Hatuletoh
850
Apr 29, 2018
EdgyFrankI had a similar personal rule until I bought the Falcon and a small Sabenza about the same time. Their handles are almost identical in length.
I loved the grip on, and control of, the small Sabenza but hated the Falcon's. Felt like I couldn't find a place for my pinky finger to go. Eventually I realized that its not just the length, its also the geometry of the handle: overall shape; location, size, and arc of choils; the width, height, and profile shape of the handle; its relationship to the blade, etc., etc.
This was a happy revelation because then it hit me that maybe some knives I'd dismissed out-of-hand (no pun intended) might actually work for me. And indeed that's the case. As with many things, I've found the higher quality the manufacturer, the more likely their small knives will have comfortable, useful handles. Case in point: I just this afternoon bought a Pro-Tech Calmigo. I wouldnt have done so w/o handling it first, but this was my first mini-sized Pro-tech. Of course, I loved it and the small handle was excellent for its size. I like it enough that Id probably be willing to take a chance on their other mini models if the need arose to buy them w/o actually holding one in hand first.
I ended up making the Falcon my 6th grade-age daughter's first flipper. She'd been asking for one (which I thought was wonderful), but the was concerned above all else that the knife be "pretty"--a bit less wonderful, but we're getting there. I've been trying to instill the love of knives in her so that there is no outrageously priced jewlery gifts required of THIS father. I'm going to give knives for commemorative gifts, and she'll be thrilled with them.
pendle616
51
May 2, 2018
Hatuletohi have big hands and it seems apparent to me that the falcon is intended primarily for a choked up usage hence the choil cutout and thumb rest. That’s where the handle feels best to me. I’m also a chef by trade so the choking up on the blade just comes naturally to me for better control. Your mileage may vary in that respect. Nice first folder for your young one though! Cheers:)
Bflying
1105
May 12, 2018
HatuletohI have one daughter that likes her knives to be "pretty", the other does not. If your daughter likes a bit of "girly" in things, it would be fairly easy to anodize the Falcon purple, or even pink. It's a fun way to blend your interests with hers in a fun afternoon project.
TheknifeofCollin
18
May 14, 2018
BflyingDo you think it would heat anodize easily?
Bflying
1105
May 14, 2018
TheknifeofCollinI'm not sure. I've never really done much with the flame. The couple of small parts I tried didn't turn out so great. There is someone here that did do a heat job and posted up some pics of it. It was early with the first batch of deliveries, so probably a couple thousand posts back. It worked, but if I remember correctly, it wasn't quite as brilliant in colors as you can get with a few batteries doing some electro anodizing. But sometimes that is specifically the desired look. Bright colors are achievable with flame, but I think it takes some very specific surface prep.
You may want to check out TiSurvival.com. He does a lot of flame ano work with some pretty cool results.