I see that everyone likes it.. I've seen alot of youtube reviews on how good it is, But is it fit for EDC? And How fast does it dull?
1467384
It takes a good edge and unless used inappropriately, the steel holds the edge. OF course it all depends on what material you are cutting, but I often cut cardboard with it, which is pretty hard on an edge. It is part of my EDC along with 2 other knives (rule of 3's), and I find that it is very handy. I also own one of the tanto blade models, but this straight edge seems to be more versatile. This is a hard steel, so needs to be sharpened properly. I keep mine in shape with a leather strop and it seems to do fine.
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It's great for EDC if you are looking for a neck knife. It is best suited to that mode of carry. As far as how fast it dulls, that depends on how much you use it and what you cut with it. It holds an edge very well in my opinion. Keep in mind the price point and the blade steel when considering this knife.
1711585
That's a good Question. From the looks of it, probably not. I still like it and it has a high "wow" factor. It would be the one knife I would want it I had one to choose.
1488171
I bought one from them, it shipped fast and didnt have any problems with it. Good knife but if i had to buy another one it woukd be the one without the double ...opener flick things at the bottom of the blade. Its too wide and scratches your hand when you put it in your pocket.
962260
I think it's an excellent knife for a hunter. I love mine, and carry it every day. It has a good balance, feels great in your hand, easy to open and has a sharp blade. He'll love it.
1919633
Yes, the Grip is not sharp so you can close your fist easily around it. Very cool EDC product!
199635
To be honest it is kind of sharp. And probably will work just fine, but it depends what you consider as sharp though. As for myself it could be sharpen a little more upon arrival. As it is it could still cut pretty good with right amount of force.
710815
Honestly, I own several knives worth upwards of $400. I dont really care what the add says, I care how the knife works and feels. I carried this for 5 months in Afghanistan, and it worked great.Is it G10? Maybe (more like probably) is it a great knife? Definitely.
1864792
I've had no issues with it. This is the same clip my handgun instructor uses too. He and I both like it. It requires some practice to be sure, but the ease of concealment is fantastic. Most people assume it's only a knife!
1909320
it's a great starter for knife sharpening, but if you have some high end knives with good steel, i would buy the apex edge wet stones. That's what alot of people are doing. They buy the unit , but upgrade to Apex edge wet stones. I'm going to do that in the near future. The stones that it comes with are fairly decent and will get your lower grade steels pretty razor sharp (AUS8, 8CR13MOV, etc)
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It is a nice Knife, heavy enough to do any cutting task, not terribly bulky or heavy either, the clip on mine is extremely snug when in my jeans almost to the point of hard to get out which is good so I don't have to worry about loosing it. On the other hand it is a bit hard to get out on the fly, but I your adrenaline is pumping you probably wouldn't even notice. It flips open and locks with authority and mine was razor sharp out of the box. Hope this was helpful.
1011659
(Laughing) Sounds like a tech question. Not sure what the density of the steel is and I have not exactly put it through my personal quality control either. Never threw it around like a throwing knife, never tried using it as a pry bar or tried cutting copper pipes or anything. Since it's a fixed blade, it's not my everyday carry either. I put it in my tackle box and use it to cut squid or sea creatures that might try and attack. Since there are no moving parts, pivot points and no joints, it cleans easily and no place for squid goo to hide in. The price is ridiculously cheap so I don't feel bad if I drop it on the rocks or drop it in the sand. It's perfect for using and abusing and when it gets dull or the edged gets damaged, I will just take it to the grinder to clean up the edge (something I would never do to my Kershaw or Infidel), then hit the wet stone for a few swipes. There are no sentimental attachments, wasn't handed down from pappy. It's cheap, so not exactly a big investment. If you want a cheap knife that you can beat up, carve your name in innocent trees and make home made spears, get it.
689694
I'm not sure, but the question you should be asking is," is this flashlight any good"? It's a good sized EDC and fairly bright but I really dislike the delay when you press the side button and the light level changes. You press the hold the side button and it goes through 3 different light levels. Sometimes the light levels don't even change. There are plenty of other lights out there that are better than this one. I really like LED Lenser F1. It's maybe the brightest EDC out there at 400 lumens. It has great fit and finish and comes in a neat box.
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Definitively. The black coating is not durable at all. Its a good knife but the blade coating was a mistake designed only for looks. I actually took the time to completely remove the coating from mine and I think it looks better wihout it. If you must have it black a ceramic firearms coating like Cerakote would be best. Be aware though that the edge will always be bright. No helping that as to sharpen a knife you must remove steel, and in doing so any coating goes with it. Good luck and enjoy. Remember there is no such thing as a permanent metal coating when it comes the edge, and most coated blades will be scratched off in places after any real work. Definitively. The black coating is not durable at all. Its a good knife but the blade coating was a mistake designed only for looks. I actually took the time to completely remove the coating from mine and I think it looks better wihout it. If you must have it black a ceramic firearms coating like Cerakote would be best. Be aware though that the edge will always be bright. No helping that as to sharpen a knife you must remove steel, and in doing so any coating goes with it. Good luck and enjoy. Remember there is no such thing as a permanent metal coating when it comes the edge, and most... » Read More Definitively. The black coating is not durable at all. Its a good knife but the blade coating was a mistake designed only for looks. I actually took the time to completely remove the coating from mine and I think it looks better wihout it. If you must have it black a ceramic firearms coating like Cerakote would be best. Be aware though that the edge will always be bright. No helping that as to sharpen a knife you must remove steel, and in doing so any coating goes with it. Good luck and enjoy. Remember there is no such thing as a permanent metal coating when it comes the edge, and most coated blades will be scratched off in places after any real work. « Show Less
173542
I dont see any problems with carry as you describe. In fact, the angle of the handle is very well thought out. It may look funny but the knife is quickly and securely presented, provided you train a little with it (which we all do with anything new, I guess).
851750
To me, it has been a great knife. Very sharp! A shith might be a good because of its shape and ware and tare on the pocket.
1131123
Recon 1 is a great knife for edc. Stays sharp all the time. I mean razor sharp! Had it about 2 yrs love it. Know the laws where you live.
422871
i bought this knife just to learn how to handle this Scandi thing. i admit, i was gutting a deer and gave it a touch up with my Accusharp. clearly the wrong tool..but the ground didnt open up and swallow me whole. the blade got super sharp actually. (i then cut the !@#$!@#$! out of my pinkie finger).at home, i used my Spyderco sharpmaker. i laid the ceramic stick down on the flat notch. (horizontal) and honored the Scandi..just laid it down to match the clearly obvious bevel..several swipes..and then my leather block strop..whoa!! i had to put the knife down!! my pinkie finger was twitching in fear. it is sharper than OEM now. i bought this knife just to learn how to handle this Scandi thing. i admit, i was gutting a deer and gave it a touch up with my Accusharp. clearly the wrong tool..but the ground didnt open up and swallow me whole. the blade got super sharp actually. (i then cut the !@#$!@#$! out of my pinkie finger).at home, i used my Spyderco sharpmaker. i laid the ceramic stick down on the flat notch. (horizontal) and honored the Scandi..just laid it down to match the clearly obvious bevel..several swipes..and then my leather block strop..whoa!! i had to put the knife down!! my pinkie finger... » Read More i bought this knife just to learn how to handle this Scandi thing. i admit, i was gutting a deer and gave it a touch up with my Accusharp. clearly the wrong tool..but the ground didnt open up and swallow me whole. the blade got super sharp actually. (i then cut the !@#$!@#$! out of my pinkie finger).at home, i used my Spyderco sharpmaker. i laid the ceramic stick down on the flat notch. (horizontal) and honored the Scandi..just laid it down to match the clearly obvious bevel..several swipes..and then my leather block strop..whoa!! i had to put the knife down!! my pinkie finger was twitching in fear. it is sharper than OEM now. « Show Less