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Maserin AM4 Liner Lock M390 Folding Knife
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Maserin AM4 Liner Lock M390 Folding Knife
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Armed with an aggressive tanto blade, the Attilio Morotti–designed Maserin AM4 looks rather intimidating—and at 8.6 inches overall, it’s no small folder. The blade, made from premium Bohler M390 stainless steel, is deployed with a small, unassuming flipper Read More
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keyboard_arrow_downThomasAasen
15
Aug 13, 2019
Wonder how good the pocketclip works, but I really like this idea. Would also liked Copper, Bronze or Brass inlays as an option. I do like the weight and patina. Maybe in near future as an option, especially Copper?
Zek321
4
Aug 12, 2019
I own this knife and I LOVE IT!! Its beautiful. Fit and finish is outstanding. The action is smooth and the clip hidden clip is slick.
Paukets
8
Aug 10, 2019
is it common to use flat or slot screws in Italy? I’ve never see them on high end knives?
Paukets
8
Aug 13, 2019
If your spending (forgot the amount) xx$ on a knife, you shouldn’t have to “fix” it. Just my opinion, to each his own lol
ThomasAasen
15
Aug 14, 2019
PauketsWith "fix" I mean to change the scales, take it apart for cleaning and so. I really don't like knifes that has screws that's need a "special" tool to take apart, adjusting and so on. In many cases you don't get this tool with your knife. Sometimes you can't even buy it. So an easy way to take your knife apart, is much welcome by me. Bit everyone has their own likes and opinion. I can for sure understand the likes of very nice screws, like an ornament or jewelry, the "little" extra that makes it looks even better.
weasel210
30
Apr 16, 2019
I just picked it up on Knife center for $203.00 with green birul. Not such a great deal here.
DukeJockey
81
Apr 15, 2019
Scale it down to a blade length of about 3.25", fix the liners where they're rounded off on the wrong side, and I would find this knife irresistible.
I don't own any Tantos because they're ugly and useless (unless you count my Benchmade 940's "reverse Tanto" which I find very attractive and useful), but this knife makes me seriously reconsider my unjustified opinion of the attractiveness of Tantos. Utility would have to be assessed directly.
So bring on a smaller one with fixed liner finishing, and I'll be happy to challenge my sense of esthetics.
sheffieldsg
72
Aug 15, 2019
DukeJockeyNot sure how your opinion on the usefulness of tantos was developed but I find them extremely useful and far prefer them for functionality over other blade shapes.
DukeJockey
81
Jun 6, 2020
sheffieldsgI just filled in two holes in my collection: missing manufacturer and blade shape. I got a Cold Steel Code 4 Tanto.
It’s been fun getting used to the Tanto. I’m finding the secondary “point” quite useful as a precision cutter. The Code 4 is a complete bargain blaster. For about $70 you get a large knife with choice of 3 blade shapes, a slim profile, aluminum handles, and S35vn steel. Plus it has the CS Triad back lock which they tout as the strongest design available. It compensates for wear with a trick pivot that lets it float fore/aft and always jam tight between the stop pin and blade notch. It is VERY solid.
The Code 4 gets 4.5 stars from me. Back locks are one of my least favorite types because they’re not as close-flicky as a Benchmade Axis or Spyderco compression lock, or as convenient-closey as a liner or frame lock. I can usually close back lockers one handed by turning them over, depressing the lock with my thumb, and swinging the blade partially closed with either my index finger or a small flick. The Buck 110 is an exception due to the location of the release at the butt of the handle, but the 110 is an exceptional knife so we make allowance for it’s special place in history and cultural significance.
The Code 4 lock has a VERY (correct spelling is always capitalized, right?) strong spring, requiring most of my thumb strength to depress it. Fortunately the Code 4’s conventional pivot with bronze washers is silky smooth and simply falls closed once the lock is released. Unfortunately I didn’t know this initially, so the first close was also first blood as the blade swung smoothly across the back of my index finger, testifying to the fine out-of-the-box grind and sharpness.
So, bring on the Tantos! I’m a new fan.
Hatuletoh
850
Feb 10, 2019
This is an interesting design, and it might be a good knife, for whatever specific things that broad term might mean to individuals.
However, I don't own any Maserin pieces; don't believe I've ever so much as held one. Italian knives are...sometimes great. Sometimes not great.
So given the country of origin, the knife's unique design, my lack of knowledge, and the repeated experience of not being able to get a true feel for a knife just from pics (not because of any deception or intentional false advertising on the seller's part, just my inability to clearly imagine the "real life" knife based on pics), I could not buy this knife w/o first manhandling a knife shop display model, or one that belonged to a friend, etc. Call it my lack of imagination and low aptitude for spatial reasoning, but ive learned the hard way: the less conventional the knife, the more important it is to have it in-hand before buying it.
ponagathos
512
Apr 15, 2019
HatuletohI have a different Maserin knife and it is well made and opens smoothly. It was also less than half the price of this one with a VG-10 blade. My only issue is the handles are polished Olive wood and very slick. I could easily fix it but the knife is so pretty I do not even want to scuff it.
The knife in this drop looks nice but not sure if those handles would be comfortable. Also very pricey and I really need to cool it with the knife buying already.
XenoMuse
121
Apr 15, 2019
ponagathosI can confirm, I have a Maserin folder with S35VN in a satin finish, and it is a beautiful knife, and easily deployed. It is not a knife I carry, so that may be a consideration. They make beautiful knives that may be impractical for carrying, but will stop your breath to look at.
If I was in the market for another right now, I would seriously consider picking this one up, perhaps to have a Maserin I would carry.
Grand-dad
9
Feb 9, 2019
Why would they take such a nice knife with great steel and put a liner lock on it? I mean am I crazy or should it have a frame lock at this price???
Notsurewhyibother
1200
Aug 11, 2019
Grand-dadJust because many cheap knives use liner locks doesn't mean all liner locks are cheap. Bob Loveless invented the lock, it's not like he makes crap.
I'm not a fan of liner locks or frame locks, but I'm confused why some people love one and not the other; they are basically the same thing.
Rudolph
279
Feb 8, 2019
These list at Lamina for $243.30 and Knife Center for $287.95 so their not too bad here , here's a video review I found, some neat little bells and whistles here and there like the clip function https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=2LtkbioP9YQ
ThomasAasen
15
Aug 13, 2019
RudolphThanks for the review and link. It's a beautiful knife, but little large for me. I hope they will make a smaller version and also Copper or Bronze inlays.
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