Zaydok Allen
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Hey all. I thought I'd share this video here as this knife has sparked my interest. Ignore the Youtuber if you don't care for him and focus on the knife. While the components are nothing new at all, nor is the blade or handle shape, the deployment method and folded blade retention (not a detent) are very interesting to me. This is a prototype, and apparently Bestech will be producing these knives for the designer. I find that very exciting as I really like Bestech, even though I have had a mixed experience.
Anyway, it's an interesting concept, even if you see no need to own it. I enjoy knife fidgeting in between use. It's one of the best ways I find myself staying awake on long road trips now. This one looks practical and fun.
The weird magnetic lever on the back that folds out would throw me off. It seems they could add an inset pin to the interior of the knife to retain that lever. I'd also prefer that they reduced the size of the deployment cut out, and fill that space more completely, despite the video creator pointing out that where it falls doesn't actually make it a problem. I mean it looks like it's about 50% deeper than it needs to be. Also, he nub on the end of the lever pushes on the plunge grind/choil (not sure which or if either term is correct), so why is the blade exposed?
Anyway, just interesting to me. Enjoy.
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