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TOPS Knives Smoke Jumper
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Review by: Steve
02/13/2012
Price Paid: $112.00
Use: Outdoor/Survival
Time Owned: 6 months
Comments:
This knife far exceeded my expectations for rugged outdoor use. The 1/4 inch thick blade is virtually indestructable and holds an excellent edge. I have used this knife for splitting firewood, shapening a sticks for frog gigging, splitting open rotten logs for catching critters, filleting fish, and after that used it for cutting up my campfire grilled steak dinner and vegtables. I also have the Spyderco Shemp Rock and find this blade does not compare to the TOPS Smoke Jumper. If you are looking for a rugged outdoor knife, this is the one.
02/13/2012
Price Paid: $112.00
Use: Outdoor/Survival
Time Owned: 6 months
Comments:
This knife far exceeded my expectations for rugged outdoor use. The 1/4 inch thick blade is virtually indestructable and holds an excellent edge. I have used this knife for splitting firewood, shapening a sticks for frog gigging, splitting open rotten logs for catching critters, filleting fish, and after that used it for cutting up my campfire grilled steak dinner and vegtables. I also have the Spyderco Shemp Rock and find this blade does not compare to the TOPS Smoke Jumper. If you are looking for a rugged outdoor knife, this is the one.
Kershaw Storm 2
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Review by: Erik
02/18/2012
Price Paid: $45.00
Use: Every Day Carry
Time Owned: Greater than 1 year
Comments:
I've had this knife for over two and a half years now and I use it all the time. I have yet to have a problem with this knife. out of the box it comes razor sharp and holds it edge really well, I've only had to sharpen it one or two times. although it is a little bit difficult to sharpen due to the curve of the blade. it is very light and thin so carrying it in a pocket of a light jacket is no problem. and when carried in your pants pocket like I do there's almost no bulge in the fabric. as far as ergonomics go, I have yet to own a better knife, whether held in normal or reverse grip it almost molds to your hand. it is a very rapid deploying knife thanks to the finger stud on the back if the blade when closed. I have yet to need to oil or lubricate the hinge and it still opens as smooth and fast as it did the day that i bought it. oh, it is American made up that matters to you. overall this is one if the best knives I've ever owned.
02/18/2012
Price Paid: $45.00
Use: Every Day Carry
Time Owned: Greater than 1 year
Comments:
I've had this knife for over two and a half years now and I use it all the time. I have yet to have a problem with this knife. out of the box it comes razor sharp and holds it edge really well, I've only had to sharpen it one or two times. although it is a little bit difficult to sharpen due to the curve of the blade. it is very light and thin so carrying it in a pocket of a light jacket is no problem. and when carried in your pants pocket like I do there's almost no bulge in the fabric. as far as ergonomics go, I have yet to own a better knife, whether held in normal or reverse grip it almost molds to your hand. it is a very rapid deploying knife thanks to the finger stud on the back if the blade when closed. I have yet to need to oil or lubricate the hinge and it still opens as smooth and fast as it did the day that i bought it. oh, it is American made up that matters to you. overall this is one if the best knives I've ever owned.
Spyderco Matriarch
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Review by: abu uzayr
02/19/2012
Price Paid: $95.00
Use: Self Defense
Time Owned: 1 year
Comments:
Notwithstanding the mediocre ergonomics, the plain and basic Endura platform its built on, notwithstanding the fact that I own several Spydercos in S30V, Lonewolf, Benchmades in super M4 steel. Yet among all my folders: titnium handles, carbon fibre, G10, micarta/G10 combo handles, frame locks, compression locks, axis locks - I find that I keep gravitating towards my brown, plastic (FRN) handled, VG10 lockback. I prefer the limited edition, brown handled, full flat grind Matriarch over both my Harpy and Civilian. The Matriarch is larger than the Harpy and much lighter than the Civilian. It also has a full flat grind VG10 serrated blade compared to the concave grind on the other two. FRN handles are probably my least favourite of most handle materials and I am not a great fan of lockbacks considering the superior performance of frame locks, axis type locks and compression locks, but this knife keeps finding its way into my pockets. This is for the following three reasons only: it is super light, the reverse curve cuts through any material like butter, and this Matriarch has save my life once when I was far away from home. I feel endebted to this knife, this "black sheep" of my knive collection. HEAD
02/19/2012
Price Paid: $95.00
Use: Self Defense
Time Owned: 1 year
Comments:
Notwithstanding the mediocre ergonomics, the plain and basic Endura platform its built on, notwithstanding the fact that I own several Spydercos in S30V, Lonewolf, Benchmades in super M4 steel. Yet among all my folders: titnium handles, carbon fibre, G10, micarta/G10 combo handles, frame locks, compression locks, axis locks - I find that I keep gravitating towards my brown, plastic (FRN) handled, VG10 lockback. I prefer the limited edition, brown handled, full flat grind Matriarch over both my Harpy and Civilian. The Matriarch is larger than the Harpy and much lighter than the Civilian. It also has a full flat grind VG10 serrated blade compared to the concave grind on the other two. FRN handles are probably my least favourite of most handle materials and I am not a great fan of lockbacks considering the superior performance of frame locks, axis type locks and compression locks, but this knife keeps finding its way into my pockets. This is for the following three reasons only: it is super light, the reverse curve cuts through any material like butter, and this Matriarch has save my life once when I was far away from home. I feel endebted to this knife, this "black sheep" of my knive collection. HEAD
Victorinox Sentry
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02/16/2012
Price Paid: $20.00
Use: Light Duty/General
Time Owned: 1 year
Comments:
Got this knife purely because it looked unique. Like the slim profile and the single blade. Blade came reasonably sharp but not as sharp as my Swiss Army Mechanic but it's decent. The blade is rather slim and fine. Good steel but some people may not like how thin the blade is. This isn't a hard use knife, it's more of a light gentleman's folder. It'd make a good first Swiss for a child, even more so if he's in the Boy Scouts of America.
02/16/2012
Price Paid: $20.00
Use: Light Duty/General
Time Owned: 1 year
Comments:
Got this knife purely because it looked unique. Like the slim profile and the single blade. Blade came reasonably sharp but not as sharp as my Swiss Army Mechanic but it's decent. The blade is rather slim and fine. Good steel but some people may not like how thin the blade is. This isn't a hard use knife, it's more of a light gentleman's folder. It'd make a good first Swiss for a child, even more so if he's in the Boy Scouts of America.
Victorinox Mechanic
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Review by: Cole Koogler
02/16/2012
Price Paid: $50.00
Use: Light Duty/General
Time Owned: Greater than 1 year
Comments:
This was my first Swiss Army knife and I was very impressed. All the tools were tight and high quality with no play on any of the tools. The main and secondary blades came hair shaving sharp. Alot of people discredit Swiss Army knives as outdated, but I disagree. They are a classic piece of knife history, and I am proud to own one. I also think the pliers are pretty cool, because I'm not a big fan of scissors. Love my Mechanic, a little expensive, but you have to pay for quality. I recommend.
02/16/2012
Price Paid: $50.00
Use: Light Duty/General
Time Owned: Greater than 1 year
Comments:
This was my first Swiss Army knife and I was very impressed. All the tools were tight and high quality with no play on any of the tools. The main and secondary blades came hair shaving sharp. Alot of people discredit Swiss Army knives as outdated, but I disagree. They are a classic piece of knife history, and I am proud to own one. I also think the pliers are pretty cool, because I'm not a big fan of scissors. Love my Mechanic, a little expensive, but you have to pay for quality. I recommend.
