Southard Positron (Ion) Status Check

[tvenuto]

S30V is more than good enough for me. Looking forward to trying this one out.

Me too

Me three.

[zhyla]

S30V will do just fine. I'm tired of all these $200-$300 knives, give us something cool at a price point for "users".

[jmh58]

S30V will do just fine. I'm tired of all these $200-$300 knives, give us something cool at a price point for "users".

A-MEN!!! John :)

[ABX2011]

I'm fine with S30V too but I'm not sure this knife will be inexpensive. It has solid (not laminated) carbon fiber scales and bearings.

[IG-88]

S30V will do just fine. I'm tired of all these $200-$300 knives, give us something cool at a price point for "users".

I hope this one will retail under $200 but I'm afraid it won't. Anyone knows when the pricing list will be updated?

[zhyla]

Yeah I remembered the CF scales after I posted. That certainly reeks of fanciness. Probably won't be making it into my pocket. I wish Spyderco would do some collabs on the cheap like Boker and CRKT do.

[Liquid Cobra]

Knifecenter has them on pre order for $173.

[IG-88]

Knifecenter has them on pre order for $173.

Thx for the info! Yeah thats a nice price for such a sweet knife! I hope the come soon :)

[tvenuto]

Knifecenter has them on pre order for $173.

Nice, and they often aren't the cheapest. I'm sure you'll be able to snag one for the ~$150 range eventually, which is pretty darn sweet.

[gull wing]

I do so dislike sharpening S30V. :)

[swigert]

I do so dislike sharpening S30V. :)

Really?

[Evil D]

Something about this knife just doesn't do it for me. The grind line is making my OCD twitch. I also miss the Ti of the Southard.

[Johnnie1801]

One thing that worries me is the size of the handle. I have large hands and I don't think I'll be able to get a full grip on it. The flipper might get in the way.

[swigert]

One thing that worries me is the size of the handle. I have large hands and I don't think I'll be able to get a full grip on it. The flipper might get in the way.

This is my only worry. This happens for me on all the hinderer designed ZT models.

[gull wing]

:) I wonder if they will come out with a steel upgrade version later, something like what they did with the Chaparral. A S30V model, then later one with CTS-XHP, of course my Chap is S30V.
I still love my Chap.

[gbelleh]

As I recall, the Chaparral was supposed to have XHP from the beginning. But a problem with obtaining the steel led to the initial batch being S30V to avoid a delay. I have an S30V Chap 1 too, and it's been great. For a knife like this, which seems more of a gentleman's folder, S30V should be just fine.

What I'm concerned about is the sharp looking point at the back end of the handle. It looks like it might create a sharp place to poke yourself when it's clipped to the pocket (like the Rubicon's sharp pointed backspacer).

[Liquid Cobra]

As I recall, the Chaparral was supposed to have XHP from the beginning. But a problem with obtaining the steel led to the initial batch being S30V to avoid a delay. I have an S30V Chap 1 too, and it's been great. For a knife like this, which seems more of a gentleman's folder, S30V should be just fine.

What I'm concerned about is the sharp looking point at the back end of the handle. It looks like it might create a sharp place to poke yourself when it's clipped to the pocket (like the Rubicon's sharp pointed backspacer).

Yeah the backspacer on the rubicon wasn't much fun. Ouch.

[Brock O Lee]

One thing that worries me is the size of the handle. I have large hands and I don't think I'll be able to get a full grip on it. The flipper might get in the way.

Same here... According to the specs this knife has a similar sized handle as the Native 5. I can only get a full grip on the Native if I use the choil. With this one it looks like it will be a 3.5 finger grip if I grip behind the flipper.

[HarleyXJGuy]

How am I just now finding out about this knife.

I got to stop trying to have a life it is interfering with my addiction.

[flash900]

I'm eager to get one but wish it were just under rather than just over 3 inches.