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Drop + Ferrum Forge Gent Select Pocket Knife

Nov 24, 2018

Like the standard Gent before it, the Carbon Fiber "Select" Gent is a beautifully-made, exceptionally-useful, and dare I say gentlemanly little blade. The carbon fiber scales are a touch thicker than those on the G10 version, but that's not a bad thing. If anything, the very slight increase in overall thickness of the handle makes if fill the hand a bit better. I wasn't too sure of the bead-blasted/stonewash blade finish; the original Gent is a little "brighter. In person, though, the blade finish complements the carbon fiber really well. Mine came hair-popping sharp out of the box, but a few passes on a strop really brought out the sharpness of the blade. Centering was perfect, and though there was a very minute but perceptible amount of lateral blade play in the open position, this was easily and naturally corrected after the standard disassembly, cleaning, and lubrication steps all my new blades go through. A note on disassembly: it's super easy. T6 all around, except for the "hidden" pivot screw, which is a Phillips head. The tolerances are excellent and tight, so getting it back together and in perfect operational condition should be identical each time, with little to no "fiddling" to get the action and blade centering dialed in. It's a sexy little knife, and the carbon fiber and "darker" finish on the blade really propel this into the stratosphere of my favorite EDC knives. The extra 20 bucks premium over the "standard" gent is well justified with the quality and finishing of the carbon fiber scales and "upgraded" blade finish, so those who were worried about that, belay your fears. Great job, Massdrop, Ferrum Forge, and of course, WE Knives. Excellent product, great value, end of story.

Nov 24, 2018