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Rath
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Apr 1, 2015
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Apr 3, 2015
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RathSharp edges on Spyderco knives have been an issue for years, especially on Seki Japan models with stainless liners. I also typically have to soften the edges on the spine and hole of the blade. I'm surprised the problem exists on this model too since it's a part of their newer lineup made by Lionsteel.
Titanium is strong for its weight but is still relatively soft, which is why the handle is getting scratches already.
Titanium is strong for its weight but is still relatively soft, which is why the handle is getting scratches already.
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The lack of a real lock doesn't bother me since I usually don't need to stab anyone and the mechanism holds the blade in place just fine for general use, and probably enough for some harder use as long as you grip it properly. Pressing against the spring (as your grip should normally) secures the blade to some degree, and as long as your forefinger is against the curve at the base of the blade, as it starts to close your finger should act as a stop to prevent it from causing injury. Use it in the right direction and the question shouldn't come up in the first place.
It's much lighter than I expected and the size is just right for a pocket knife, in my opinion. Obviously it looks great. The blade comes extremely sharp and the N690Co seems to hold an edge well against the cardboard onslaught I subject it to. The angle of the grind makes for a nice cut. The pocket clip is perfect.
As for cons, as others have noted the inner edges of the scales are sharp. Not enough to cut, but the drag when running your fingers over them is unpleasant. "Precision machined" they say - a little too much so. I don't know why they didn't put the same grind on them as they did with the skeletonizing.
Supposedly the handle is made of solid titanium. I would have thought that would make it relatively safe from scratches and scuffs, but that is unfortunately not the case. It polishes up nicely with Flitz though. The whole knife is a fingerprint magnet.
Overall, I would highly recommend it.