Note: Just my luck these drop now; I ordered a phone lens kit earlier this week and it's not in yet, so no macro lens shots. I should have some better close-up pics next time.
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Untitled by dplafoll, on FlickrMeerkat HAP40 Sprint:
Well I really expected the Caly 3 to be out before this one so that I could think about grabbing it immediately instead of waiting, but I'll survive. I was interested in this for several reason as soon as I saw it in the '17 product guide: HAP40 steel, long-discontinued model available again, interesting lock, HAP40 steel, good size, cool look, HAP40 steel... I first handled it at Blade, and nothing's changed from my opinion then. The handle ergos are not as good as the Dragonfly, but still excellent. I like the lock, I like the little blade in terms of size and shape, I like the color and texture of the handle. I also like the logos and the name on the handle, and the lock is fairly easy to work with one hand. The only (very small) knock for me is that it's tip-down-only, but on a knife this small it may not matter as much. And the clip is as deep-carry as it gets. Very cool little knife.
This is a definite buy for me... but after the Caly.
Untitled by dplafoll, on FlickrBaby Jess Horn Sprint
My feelings on this one are mixed. It's nice in the hand, I like the look of it, it's very light and slender, the blade is nice and has a sharpening notch; however, it's difficult to open one-handed due to a stiff action and that the SpyderHole feels too far away from the pivot. To close, the lockbar is very stiff as well, and it seems to be closer to the pivot than normal, so it's hard to close one-handed as well. F&F seem good, which may be a mild concern with the Moki maker.
I think this is a pass for me. I think I'd rather have a Chaparral, Lil' Nilakka, or Firefly for a small gent's folder. But, conversely, I do see the appeal of this design as well. I think I'd probably have liked the full-size version of this.
Untitled by dplafoll, on FlickrManix 2 Composite Sprint
This thing is really, really nice. And really, really expensive. :p
Since it's a Manix I won't go into the ergos and all that. The build quality on this is really excellent; the CF handles look and feel great, the action is fantastic out of the box, and the blade is really nice. It's lighter than you would think with the full liners due to the CF scales; it's a great combination of strength and light weight.
This is a pass for me based solely on price, and because I am probably going to get the Manix BL as my first Manix. But I'd have no problems buying this if I had the funds.
Untitled by dplafoll, on Flickr
