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Unwisefool
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Sep 17, 2018
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I like the looks of this knife but it's just too small unfortunately, if they could make it with a 3.2-3.6" blade that would be great
bookworm13
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Sep 17, 2018
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UnwisefoolWe've got soooo many blades dropping in that size range. Give those of us who can only carry a ≤2.5" blade a chance. 😁
Unwisefool
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Sep 18, 2018
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bookworm13I'm not saying not to have it in this tiny size, just to also offer it up in a larger, more useful size.
DrBlazer
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Sep 18, 2018
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bookworm13I completely agree. I'm a <2.5" person and m390, cf, ~2.3oz, frame lock, etc for $139.99 is pretty darn good in my opinion. I definitely would but this but I'll be in South America for at least the next 4 months. This is perfect for me, unfortunately I just bought a gray Tactical Geek Variable X from Blade HQ yesterday for about the same price because I need it before I leave next week. I like s35vn, but I like m390 more. I would have a very difficult time deciding between the 2. Aesthetically, I'd definitely choose the Variable X, plus I like the higher pocket clip and that I could use it as a money clip (although I seriously don't I ever would). As far as blade and build, I'd definitely choose the Blue Shark. I love the blade shape and m390 and I'm looks far more ergonomic and I could have a much stronger grip, but then again, looks can be deceiving. I've had knives that look like they would fit my handsome and group perfect, yet ended up only bring decent, and I have knives that look completely unergonomic, too small, too slippery, etc, etc and ended up being amazing, best described by a Kershaw Rainbow Chive that I've had for more than 12 years, that looked like it was all of those and more, but I've loved that little guy. I've absolutely abused the hell out of it, the blade is twisted and crooked (I had to use it to pry something 🤦🏼♂️) and I've never taken it apart to clean and lube it, but it still snaps out incredibly fast. I still can't believe how great it has been for me. Thank you girlfriend of the time for making me buy that thing because she thought it was so pretty (I bought her one as well. I should see if she still has it and ask for it, lol) and I thought it would be a complete waste of $45.
DrBlazer
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Sep 18, 2018
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DrBlazerSorry for babbling on so much. It's a problem I've always had.
bookworm13
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Sep 18, 2018
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DrBlazerLet us know how you like the Tactical Geek Variable X after you've had a chance to use it. I bought a cheap Kubey knife with a similar chisel grind but I've thrown in in the car (for its window breaker) and haven't used it.
Dang that Kershaw Chive Rainbow is psychedelic! I'm tempted to try out the Chive or Scallion now, but they seem overpriced for 420HC that's not even Bos' heat treated.
Hey, babbling is what we do around here.
Dang that Kershaw Chive Rainbow is psychedelic! I'm tempted to try out the Chive or Scallion now, but they seem overpriced for 420HC that's not even Bos' heat treated.
Hey, babbling is what we do around here.
DrBlazer
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Sep 19, 2018
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bookworm13I'll let you know how the Tactical Geek is after I receive it and play with it & use it for a few days.
As far as the Kershaw Chive, I liked it enough that I will bought a Scallion not long after and that was not nearly as good for me. It never snapped open like my Chive and the tip broke not long after buying it. I still have it, but it's just been sitting in a drawer for the last 10 years.
I'm glad to see MD bringing this RaidOps back. Is love to see more compact folders on here for a good price and this definitely is one of them.
As far as the Kershaw Chive, I liked it enough that I will bought a Scallion not long after and that was not nearly as good for me. It never snapped open like my Chive and the tip broke not long after buying it. I still have it, but it's just been sitting in a drawer for the last 10 years.
I'm glad to see MD bringing this RaidOps back. Is love to see more compact folders on here for a good price and this definitely is one of them.
DrBlazer
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Sep 26, 2018
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bookworm13Well, I've had the Tactical Geek Variable X for about 5 days and so far I like it a lot. It has very good action for a flipper it's size. Even when I press down as gently as possible it opens about 90% full. I've never had it not fully open anytime I've truly pressed down on the flipper and at this point I've probably done that 1,000 times, lol. I seriously love this little guy. It's very difficult to see how well the blade is centered because of its shape and being single bevel. That being said, it looks so interesting seeing the different angles of the blade. It truly is a joy to play with and look at and examine from different angles. I've only used it to open boxes and envelopes, but it has done very well for me. I like it enough that considering there's only about 50 in each color, I want to buy another one. If the the vintage blue colored one on their website was available for $200 Is but it right now. I would've bought the regular blue originally, but I couldn't find it from one of the stores I typically buy from and Blade HQ have the black and the grey on sale for a decent amount less, more than 25%, than the blue was and the black plus grey is.
This far I can't say how well it will holding long-term, but so far it seems very good and I love the way it looks. I love the size and the ergonomics is better than I thought they would be, but I wasn't expecting the ergonomics to be great. The blade arrived hair slicing sharp on both parts of the blade. I'm very satisfied with my purchase (#07/50). I just hope I can get one in vintage blue for a decent amount less money than their website because that shade of blue and purple with patina looks amazing to me. With most knives I'm not into the loud and in your face colors, but with it's small size and modern looks I think this will look incredible in that "Vintage Blue". Heck, I imagine regular "PVD Blue" looks pretty darn good because this is a little knife that is made to standout in the crowd.
This far I can't say how well it will holding long-term, but so far it seems very good and I love the way it looks. I love the size and the ergonomics is better than I thought they would be, but I wasn't expecting the ergonomics to be great. The blade arrived hair slicing sharp on both parts of the blade. I'm very satisfied with my purchase (#07/50). I just hope I can get one in vintage blue for a decent amount less money than their website because that shade of blue and purple with patina looks amazing to me. With most knives I'm not into the loud and in your face colors, but with it's small size and modern looks I think this will look incredible in that "Vintage Blue". Heck, I imagine regular "PVD Blue" looks pretty darn good because this is a little knife that is made to standout in the crowd.
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