Click to view our Accessibility Statement or contact us with accessibility-related questions
mweinstein
0
May 22, 2019
Artisan really needs to adjust their logo. The design is interesting, but the looks-like-a-swastika-from-some-angles pivot can be off-putting to some.
RRFluffy
106
May 22, 2019
mweinsteinI love these comments because people exist who are so terrified of a symbol of hate, that they fail to properly identify it. I assume in a fit of incomprehension and rage at a group of right angled lines. I can't wait till they discover squares, if that's the case. Concerning, but I guess it takes all kinds to make the world go round.
mweinstein
0
May 22, 2019
RRFluffyWhat part of my comment says “fit of incomprehension and rage?” This has been a running joke among knife collectors for a while and probably some suboptimal branding by Artisan. I actually like this knife design and I’m debating buying it. I have heard a few people say they won’t EDC an Artisan with that logo for fear that someone might get the wrong idea.
flowerman8
78
May 22, 2019
RRFluffySeemed like a pretty mild mannered comment. One that has some merit too. It's s really nice looking knife, though I'm not sure that I'd want to carry something around that could be misinterpreted as a swastika. While I'm no marketing expert, I'd agree with mweinstein, that it might be a good idea for Artisan to adjust the logo.
(Edited)
RRFluffy
106
May 22, 2019
mweinsteinNever said you. I plainly stated "...people..." And "...they..." You made a blanket statement that described individuals and was not wrong or angry in any way and I simply replied saying I love the shitstorms that come from these posts and the overly sensitive people it attracts. Ya know, those individuals who's great grandpappy knew a guy who's aunt was a casualty of the camps, and this emblem is an "absolute outrage!!" types. Also, if "...won’t EDC an Artisan with that logo for fear that someone might get the wrong idea.", They should get better company. Probably some people that prefer clarification to assumption. If that's not an option though, and they really like an artisan, they can: - Buff/sand out the maze-like blade logo(I can't see the swastika In that emblem, but people have definitly bitched). -get some clear resin and silver powder dye (maybe pearlessence? I don't have my Falcon on me to gauge that). Fill in the pivot right above the engraving, sand down the rough bits of resin when set, and buff it out. -Or look online for custom pivots? Im sure there's some out there. BAM! No-More-Nazi-Mishaps.... untill they find something else, that is. Also, everything needed for the 'fix' I described would have various other future uses, so you're not really buying $20-$40 worth of stuff for a $60 blade.
RRFluffy
106
May 22, 2019
flowerman8Mostly addressed above*. As for marketing, I totally agree with catering to the masses. Although, AC shows no signs of slowing down with them churning out designs and regularly selling out on various stores, so I can't imagine this matter is hitting em that hard. And that's during rising trade tensions and price increases too! The squeaky wheel gets the grease, and this wheel ain't squeakin loudly enough it seems. *Forgot about MD's odd ass reply format. "below" edited to "above".
(Edited)
flowerman8
78
May 22, 2019
RRFluffyHow is the quality of Artisan knives? I've never handled or owned one.
RRFluffy
106
May 28, 2019
flowerman8Apologies for the late reply, life took priority. Below is a overall rundown of my experience and 'research'(I'm hesitant to buy Chinese-anything without looking into it). Please let me know of you would like more in depth info on the blades I've owned. I had an Apache for a bit, currently own a Falcon, and am interested in the copper Tomahawk series. I'm a cheap ass, so the Ti variants never made their way to my pocket. Overall I think AC has decent quality for the dollar, but at the end of the day it's a Chinese knife brand with a ~$200+ high end line. Their lower end shit ain't gonna be top notch, and you get a standard warranty AFAIK. However, you do get D2, caged bearings, decent handle materials(many of which are aluminum, which I personally prefer), and a company that seems to be in touch with it's consumer base. Personal Experience:
  • Mis-Milled lock cutout on my Falcon. This was not a major issue as it's not very noticeable in the vast majority of lighting, I like the look, and it gives a bit of texture.
  • Way too much loctite on the falcon backspacer screws. The Apache came apart with ease, and so did the Falcon for the most part, there were just a couple of screws with way too much loctite. This required some TLC with a proper bit set.
  • Blade alignment is not 100% on point. The Apache was more out of whack as apparently liner/frame locks can cause a bit of an issue with heavier blades. I don't care for perfect middle alignment vs smooth deployment and lockup, but this was cutting it really close. I'm sure breaking it in would have made this a bit less of an issue, but we're talking maybe a 1/4th of a turn being the difference between a really stiff deploy, and the blade riding the inner scale. Although, this did improve greatly when I disassembled and reassembled the blade with a wedge of sorts between the blade and scale. I was still not comfortable with it though.
  • Blades came sharp and usable out of the box. They were not razor worthy(the Apache and Falcon have fairly thick stock so slicey is a bit more difficult, but they certainly could shave without much issue!), but they could work through any day to day task I needed an EDC blade for. The grind was pretty damn even as far as I could tell.
  • From what I've researched, there's definitely the regular QA misses on scratches and assembly, but nothing that is above and beyond what I normally see from similar brands. As always, check what you buy!