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Thanks for your comments Smitty. Unfortunately, my copy is very hard to get started initially and it deprives me of some of the fun in opening this knife. And it certainly couldn't be accomplished at all with slippery thumbs, but it was cheap and it fills a space in my display.Papa Bones wrote: ↑Sat Jul 10, 2021 7:51 pmVery nice Marc. Those are fun. A friend of mine has one of those. Better not have slippery thumbs.Madmarco wrote: ↑Fri Jul 09, 2021 7:09 pm I had a bit of a surprise when I got today's mail and found this knife in my box. I was surprised because of the way this knife operates I thought I might lose it to Customs, but after the trouble I had figuring out exactly how it works I doubt they even figured out how to open it. It's a CRKT Kommer Compact 2 Fulcrum-Release linerlock, and it's 6 1/2" oal/black coated SS drop-point blade, SS cross-cut textured bolsters, blue and white translucent covers, screw construction, and a pocket-clip. Has a nice weight of 2.5 oz.'s, and arrived very sharp. It shows CRKT markings and patent number. To release the blade you must push forward on the front cover and the blade will propel out of the channel about 25%, and from there you pull back on the same cover and the blade flies up and open into the locking position. To close you simply push the single-liner to the side and the blade unlocks and closes. I've included pics trying to show the process. Another for my "Unusual" crew! 8)WIN_20210709_13_36_48_Pro.jpgThe knife completely closed.WIN_20210709_13_37_35_Pro.jpgThe blade propelled out 25%.WIN_20210709_13_38_45_Pro.jpgThe cover being pulled back to finish the opening process.WIN_20210709_13_40_05_Pro.jpgThe single-liner depressed to unlock the blade and close.WIN_20210709_13_40_27_Pro.jpgBack in the fully closed position. Pretty cool, huh!
YVW Nick, my pleasure.CluelessNick wrote: ↑Sat Jul 10, 2021 9:29 pm Thanks Mark. Been catching up with some of the cool knives you've been posting. It's a shame you have to worry about your own Government stealing your knives. You do manage to come up with some interesting knives though.
As for the knives I've been able to receive, it's only been accomplished by trial and error with Customs, but as you say I've been able to get my hands on a few. Thanks for the compliment! MARCO! What's up buddy? Hope all is well. Life has really been getting in the way of fun lately!Madmarco wrote: ↑Thu Aug 12, 2021 4:57 pm As promised, her is the 2nd of 2 recent acquisitions! This is a Lionsteel 6 3/4" oal "Bestman" slip-joint/M390 blade with ambie n/n, Titanium bolsters and liners, adjustable pivot, and carbon fiber covers. Weighs a comfortable 2.5 oz.'s, and came to me incredibly sharp. Displays L/S markings, along with superb W+T. A great EDC! 8)WIN_20210811_12_35_26_Pro.jpgWIN_20210811_12_35_09_Pro.jpg
Madmarco wrote: ↑Wed Aug 11, 2021 7:43 pm I haven't posted in this thread for about a month as I've been re-thinking my buying strategy, but I received a couple today that I've wanted for awhile..... First up is a Lionsteel 7" oal "Thrill" model/M390 drop-point blade with ambie n/n's, black textured aluminum covers, adjustable pivot, and unique pocket-clip release system.
Couple of nice looking Lionsteel you picked up Marc.Madmarco wrote: ↑Thu Aug 12, 2021 4:57 pm As promised, her is the 2nd of 2 recent acquisitions! This is a Lionsteel 6 3/4" oal "Bestman" slip-joint/M390 blade with ambie n/n, Titanium bolsters and liners, adjustable pivot, and carbon fiber covers. Weighs a comfortable 2.5 oz.'s, and came to me incredibly sharp. Displays L/S markings, along with superb
Both great looking knives. The Thrill just looks clean. Really like the idea on the pocket clip.Hey Madmarco, threw in some pics in another thread for you. Check out "Knife Photography." Just for you.Madmarco wrote: ↑Thu Aug 12, 2021 4:57 pm As promised, her is the 2nd of 2 recent acquisitions! This is a Lionsteel 6 3/4" oal "Bestman" slip-joint/M390 blade with ambie n/n, Titanium bolsters and liners, adjustable pivot, and carbon fiber covers. Weighs a comfortable 2.5 oz.'s, and came to me incredibly sharp. Displays L/S markings, along with superb W+T. A great EDC! 8)WIN_20210811_12_35_26_Pro.jpgWIN_20210811_12_35_09_Pro.jpg
Hey Kerry! Thanks for your well-wishes man, and you hit the nail right on the head, "life has been getting in the way of fun"! Just been dealing with "stuff" and it takes a toll on my psych and wears me out. I'm working on making the necessary adjustments so I can be my old cherry self again soon. Your description of the pictured knife is also spot-on, nice clean lines and feels very substantial in-hand. Good hearing from you bud!toomanyknives wrote: ↑Fri Aug 13, 2021 1:46 pmMARCO! What's up buddy? Hope all is well. Life has really been getting in the way of fun lately!Madmarco wrote: ↑Thu Aug 12, 2021 4:57 pm As promised, her is the 2nd of 2 recent acquisitions! This is a Lionsteel 6 3/4" oal "Bestman" slip-joint/M390 blade with ambie n/n, Titanium bolsters and liners, adjustable pivot, and carbon fiber covers. Weighs a comfortable 2.5 oz.'s, and came to me incredibly sharp. Displays L/S markings, along with superb W+T. A great EDC! 8)WIN_20210811_12_35_26_Pro.jpgWIN_20210811_12_35_09_Pro.jpg
I really like that knife. Very sleek, but beefy, if that makes sense. Good to see your post!
Thanks Smitty! I'd wanted those 2 models from L/S for close to a year, and was finally able to pull the trigger for them. The Thrill feels as clean as it looks, and since I've never been a fan of pocket-clips that spring-loaded one just tickles me pink. I'm really liking the Bestman too, M390 steel, Titanium hardware, and carbon fiber covers, my perfect EDC. Good talkin' to ya!Papa Bones wrote: ↑Fri Aug 13, 2021 2:25 pmMadmarco wrote: ↑Wed Aug 11, 2021 7:43 pm I haven't posted in this thread for about a month as I've been re-thinking my buying strategy, but I received a couple today that I've wanted for awhile..... First up is a Lionsteel 7" oal "Thrill" model/M390 drop-point blade with ambie n/n's, black textured aluminum covers, adjustable pivot, and unique pocket-clip release system.
Couple of nice looking Lionsteel you picked up Marc.Madmarco wrote: ↑Thu Aug 12, 2021 4:57 pm As promised, her is the 2nd of 2 recent acquisitions! This is a Lionsteel 6 3/4" oal "Bestman" slip-joint/M390 blade with ambie n/n, Titanium bolsters and liners, adjustable pivot, and carbon fiber covers. Weighs a comfortable 2.5 oz.'s, and came to me incredibly sharp. Displays L/S markings, along with superb
Hey M61! It sounds like you really come to appreciate a good quality knife. Those OT'ers are built about as well as any knife out there, barring customs, of course, and I'd bet green money there are still a lot of older ones in use today, which is confirmed by the copy you own. I've been fortunate enough to have not suffered yet from arthritis, but I have enough seniors problems as it is, so I feel lucky to have dodged that one(so far)!marinaio61 wrote: ↑Fri Aug 13, 2021 11:01 pm For a great many years I carried my Old Timer USA 34OT but my arthritis finally made it too uncomfortable to handle so I updated the handle size and shape of my carry to a Victorinox Recruit. Love the Recruit; right number of blades, right blade shapes and most useful tool selection for my daily routine. Had some concern about the scales but that ABS plastic takes a beating, it shows a ton of scratches but no evidence of cracking or warping.
I saw your post and commented bud,Ivoryman wrote: ↑Fri Aug 13, 2021 8:57 pmHey Madmarco, threw in some pics in another thread for you. Check out "Knife Photography." Just for you.Madmarco wrote: ↑Thu Aug 12, 2021 4:57 pm As promised, her is the 2nd of 2 recent acquisitions! This is a Lionsteel 6 3/4" oal "Bestman" slip-joint/M390 blade with ambie n/n, Titanium bolsters and liners, adjustable pivot, and carbon fiber covers. Weighs a comfortable 2.5 oz.'s, and came to me incredibly sharp. Displays L/S markings, along with superb W+T. A great EDC! 8)WIN_20210811_12_35_26_Pro.jpgWIN_20210811_12_35_09_Pro.jpg
and really appreciate the extra effort put in so we could see them all together! Your taste in fine cutlery is off the chain Iman! Thanks again! We call that a sword down here in Georgia, Marco!!Madmarco wrote: ↑Mon Aug 16, 2021 5:23 pm I received this Cold Steel "Holdout" today, so it stands to reason that it's my comfort knife for the day! This monster is a 13 1/2" oal mid-lockback/4-mm S35VN blade with dual-studs, black textured G-10 covers with through holes, adjustable pivot, screw construction, and pocket-clip. Fairly heavy at about 7.4 oz.'s, and arrived C/S sharp. Showing C/S markings, and built in Taiwan. I was expecting a larger knife, but this baby is HUGE! 8)WIN_20210816_12_07_14_Pro.jpgWIN_20210816_12_07_55_Pro.jpgWIN_20210816_12_08_25_Pro.jpg
Madmarco wrote: ↑Mon Aug 16, 2021 5:23 pm I received this Cold Steel "Holdout" today, so it stands to reason that it's my comfort knife for the day! This monster is a 13 1/2" oal mid-lockback/4-mm S35VN blade with dual-studs, black textured G-10 covers with through holes, adjustable pivot, screw construction, and pocket-clip. Fairly heavy at about 7.4 oz.'s, and arrived C/S sharp. Showing C/S markings, and built in Taiwan. I was expecting a larger knife, but this baby is HUGE! 8)WIN_20210816_12_07_14_Pro.jpgWIN_20210816_12_07_55_Pro.jpgWIN_20210816_12_08_25_Pro.jpg
That'll get-er done. Cool knife Marc!! for your comments Kerry and Smitty! That's a really nice looking knife, Marco. The Japanese really know how to make 'em!Madmarco wrote: ↑Wed Sep 01, 2021 5:34 pm This cool little folder arrived today, and it's providing me plenty of comfort already! It's a Fury made in Japan 7" oal mid-lockback slip-joint/440 stainless spear-point blade with n/n, NS bolsters, brass liners and pins, and beautiful Walnut covers. Weighs-in at 3.5 oz.'s, and came factory sharp. A nice addition to my "Unusual" pile, that had a particularly satisfying twist, in that, even though Customs inspected the knife they had no choice but to release it due to it being a true 2-handed slip-joint! The Good Guys 1, Customs Clowns too many! 8)WIN_20210901_11_09_37_Pro.jpgWIN_20210901_11_09_04_Pro.jpg
Hope you're well.. Yes, they do know how to build em', that's for sure. I AM well, and hope the same is for you! Nice looking folder Marc. I wonder if that is the same Fury brand that made a lot of Balisong knives back in the 1980's. They were made by made by Tak Fukuta in Seki Japan.Madmarco wrote: ↑Wed Sep 01, 2021 5:34 pm This cool little folder arrived today, and it's providing me plenty of comfort already! It's a Fury made in Japan 7" oal mid-lockback slip-joint/440 stainless spear-point blade with n/n, NS bolsters, brass liners and pins, and beautiful Walnut covers. Weighs-in at 3.5 oz.'s, and came factory sharp. A nice addition to my "Unusual" pile, that had a particularly satisfying twist, in that, even though Customs inspected the knife they had no choice but to release it due to it being a true 2-handed slip-joint! The Good Guys 1, Customs Clowns too many! 8)WIN_20210901_11_09_37_Pro.jpgWIN_20210901_11_09_04_Pro.jpg