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Raidops Aquilo S30V & G-10 Folding Knife

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Raidops Aquilo S30V & G-10 Folding Knife

Name: Raidops Aquilo S30V & G-10 Folding Knife
Brand: RaidOps
SKU: raidops-aquilo-g-10-folding-knife
Rating: 4.333333 (6 reviews)

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Stout and chunky, the Raidops Aquilo is fit for strenuous work. The blade, done in a clip-point shape, is machined from a thick chunk of S30V stainless steel for impressive edge retention and resistance to the elements Read More

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Aug 22, 2018

"The serrated version can be used for sawing with a back-and-forth motion"
And here I've been going side to side this whole time! Who knew...

OmegaMullet

Jul 16, 2018

So just received mine and wow, this thing is beefy. Not disappointed, this is very much a working knife. Great fit and finish, over all great in the hand. A few cons though, the detent on this thing is stiff, to the point where one hand opening is a bit unsatisfying. I hope over time this will ease up and improve. The only other con is the pocket clip, which is super stiff and make it difficult to get in and out of your pocket. For the price, I am still satisfied, very sturdy and this thing just wants to do work.

bookworm13

677

Aug 21, 2018

OmegaMulletYou might want to loosen the pivot point and see if it makes it easier to deploy without affecting the blade centering. I often take off a stiff pocket clip, wrap it in cloth (so it doesn't get scratched) and then use two pliers to bend it a bit.

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OmegaMullet

Jul 2, 2018

Wooo S30V for only $79.99, I am stoked! Cannot wait to get this in my hands.

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massdrop01

783

Jul 1, 2018

Spend a bit more money and buy yourself a Massdrop/Ferum Forge Gent, Crux or Falcon.

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Kavik

5531

Jul 1, 2018

massdrop01Not sure I'm following the logic here? Sure, those are all nice knives....but completely different knives. I wouldn't look at this and any of those as a direct comparison to fit the same needs

OmegaMullet

Jul 2, 2018

massdrop01These are different knives.
Honestly, to find a 3" s30V titanium flipper with steel lockbar inserts for under $100 is rare. I have search this many times on both BladeHQ and Knifecenter, this is a great deal no matter how you spin it.

lobster

687

Jun 30, 2018

I just got this on the last drop. It does not disappoint if you are into overbuilt thick handled folders. This is strider knives thick. Nothing by benchmade or spyderco in my collection is this overbuilt.

Benzo

370

Jun 30, 2018

This remind anyone else of the Bastion Braza?

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OmegaMullet

Jun 30, 2018

This is an incredible drop. Bravo Massdrop, please do more stuff with Raidops! Their knives are fantastic. Great materials and price.

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Yashicaman

Jun 30, 2018

How does one sharpen successfull a double beveled knife? Especially, one with a partial serated edge? The knife looks great and I want one, but I have some concerns. Please advise, thanks.

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OmegaMullet

Jun 30, 2018

YashicamanI would suggest the Spyderco Sharpmaker with the round rods should take care of the serrations.

Yashicaman

Jun 30, 2018

OmegaMulletThanks.

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TiffanyPoodleslide

1402

May 2, 2018

So my question; What's the handle colour choice? I mean, I can certainly use the serrated version in and out of the barn, but I can't decide if the handle colour ends up being black if one chooses serrated or what? I really like the titanium coloured handle, visually.
No remarks about the colour of the scales.

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lobster

687

May 6, 2018

I agree, the lock bar insert is a means of simplifying the production and waranty service for mass produced frame locks. When done right, a carburized Ti lock face against the hardened steel blade does not wear much after an initial break in period. I’ve read terzolas book on designing proper liner locks and while lock bar inserts came later and seem like an added manufacturing step, I think they really serve the main purpose of addressing the main points discovered by Michael walker and taught to terzola: 1. The angle of the blade / lock inerface is critical, 2. The blade and ti lock faces need to be finished properly: the blade must be polished to 300-600grit to avoid grindinag away the softer Ti with repeated opening, and ti can be brought closer to the hardness of the steel by selecting the right alloy and carburizing the surface. If the angles are correct then the end result is that with repeated cycle, the Ti gets compressed and work hardened while avoiding lock stick. lock bar inserts allow the manufacturer to spend less time carburizing, grinding the correct angles into the tI face, and lessen the number of knives sent back for the issue of lock stick.

Axeguy

1372

May 6, 2018

lobsterThank you very much for that well-worded explanation (and for another book to read)! It seems the proper explanations get watered down and passed around until the lockbar insert becomes a sign of quality, whereas it is just one way of solving a problem and not necessarily a criticism of makers not doing it. We hear it all the time...”for that kind of money, i’d need a lockbar insert, etc.” We have to look closely at each design and know something of the work a maker is putting into a piece before being critical. I remember all the flak Spyderco, for one, was taking for not doing it. Thanks again @lobster.

gchan

May 1, 2018

I have a couple of Taiwan made knives and the quality is good, so that doesn't bother me. Wish the RaidOps logo was a bit smaller, or they had a special Mass Drop edition with a more subtle logo instead of the big text.
The discount is nice, though... might jump on this. http://shop2.visualg.cafe24.com/product/aquilo/313/?cate_no=87&display_group=1

Axeguy

1372

May 6, 2018

gchanI think the logo is big enough and textured enough to add to the grip on those G10 scales. And that’s pretty much all I care about in a serrated work knife. This knife is not a collector; it’s a worker!

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Syrahcaz

"The serrated version can be used for sawing with a back-and-forth motion" And here I've been going side to side this whole time! Who knew...

bookworm13

You might want to loosen the pivot point and see if it makes it easier to deploy without affecting the blade centering. I often take off a stiff pocket clip, wrap it in cloth (so it doesn't get scratched) and then use two pliers to bend it a bit.

OmegaMullet