daddyflea
Active member
I finally received my Knives of Alaska Assisted Opener. First Impression is that this knife is big. Almost too big for every day carry. I knew it was big when I ordered it but it was their only Assisted opening Knife so I had no choice. I normally carry a Kershaw Ken Onion and this thing is a lot bigger.
This thing is ugly as Sin. My instructions to the Lady who ordered the Knife for me was this. "I like a Knife with a bright color so I can find it on the ground if I drop it." I requested Yellow and got Green since it was the lightest color they had. Still have several of the Yellow Handle Case knives only because they are yellow and hard to lose.
Sorry but I have to add that this Lady just sounded "Good Looking."
If you notice you can see that there is nothing where the Lock normally is supposed to be. I had to send a Liability Release in order to get the knife without this Lock. I hate these Locks. The only thing they are good for is to always make you use two hands opening the knife.
The Knife arrived sharp but not as sharp as I like them. Ten minutes and I could shave hairs without touching the skin. This knife is D2 steel so I applied a good coat of Froglube.
The knife popped open pretty good but not as strong as some I have. The Liner lock does not always engage as it should. I know this will wear in and start working right.
As you can see you can see through the knife. I have mixed feelings about this in that it will be easier to clean but it will be much easier to get dirty with blood and such seeping in.
The jury is out on the edge holding ability, which is why I bought the knife to begin with.
This thing is ugly as Sin. My instructions to the Lady who ordered the Knife for me was this. "I like a Knife with a bright color so I can find it on the ground if I drop it." I requested Yellow and got Green since it was the lightest color they had. Still have several of the Yellow Handle Case knives only because they are yellow and hard to lose.
Sorry but I have to add that this Lady just sounded "Good Looking."
If you notice you can see that there is nothing where the Lock normally is supposed to be. I had to send a Liability Release in order to get the knife without this Lock. I hate these Locks. The only thing they are good for is to always make you use two hands opening the knife.
The Knife arrived sharp but not as sharp as I like them. Ten minutes and I could shave hairs without touching the skin. This knife is D2 steel so I applied a good coat of Froglube.
The knife popped open pretty good but not as strong as some I have. The Liner lock does not always engage as it should. I know this will wear in and start working right.
As you can see you can see through the knife. I have mixed feelings about this in that it will be easier to clean but it will be much easier to get dirty with blood and such seeping in.
The jury is out on the edge holding ability, which is why I bought the knife to begin with.
