M.O.D. Trident arrived

[TheeBadOne]

I was looking for a new EDC folder and browsed around for ideas/info. Brownie was most helpful and on his blade forum the MOD Trident caught my eye. I researched it some more and decided to get one. I stole one for $102.50!
It arrived today and I am most impressed with it's construction and ergonomics. The Trident came sharp enough to shave with no effort. The metal pocket clip looks strong. I can't wait to field test this beauty.

 

[JShirley]

Well, it's cute.

 

[TheeBadOne]

HANDLES: Milled, 6061-T6 Aluminum

BLADE: 154cm high carbon stainless steel alloy, 60 Rockwell hardness Cryogenically hardened for complete molecular conversion and absolute dimensional stability. Ambidextrous milled thumb studs.

HANDLE FINISH: Military Spec Hardcoat, Black Anodized

POCKET/BELT CLIP: Through hardened 301 Stainless steel, matte finish.

OVERALL LENGTH: 7.8", 4.4" when closed.

BLADE LENGTH: 3.4"

BLADE THICKNESS: 148 thousandths.

EDGING TREATMENT: Precision hollow ground modified spear point. Thumb ridge on top.

SHEATH: CorduraTM Nylon, can be worn horizontally or vertically on belt. Velcro closure.

http://www.folders-r-us.org/test_MODTrident.htm

 

[JShirley]

I have to say, it's very intimidating.

 

[Combat-wombat]

Well, I'm loking around for a good folder, and that just became one of my options! Where did you get it for $102?

 

[Glamdring]

Looks like a knife to me, not a trident

 

[TechBrute]

Is that the same MOD that Blackhawk owns?

 

[brownie0486]

TBO:

Good score, I think you are going to like the knife the more you use it.

One of my all time favorite linerlocks.

Stay sharp

Brownie

 

[TheeBadOne]

First Impressions

Used it over the Holidays to open gifts, slice meat sticks, trim/fit gift assemblies.

I really like how this knife feels in my hands. Overall I'd say it's a tad bit smaller than knives of the same class, but that doesn't hurt it at all. The knife feels very secure and with the notches on top of the blade I was able to do some very fine work with it. Although used mostly to cut plastic, tape, paper, and some light wood (not a real heavy test), the knife still shaves hair like it did when new.

TBO

 

[Lotzinger]

congrats to this !

the trident came into my mind some months ago, but I didnt purchase one. I will definately now ... great reminder TBO

thx !

 

[Lotzinger]

@ techbrute:
you 're right, Blackhawk has acquired MOD

see:
http://www.blackhawkindustries.com/press/press_detail.asp?release_id=39

 

[mp5man1]

$102.50 is less then wholesale. Good buy

 

[TheeBadOne]

$102.50 is less then wholesale. Good buy

Thanks. I like it enough already to be looking for another one (in that price bracket).

 

[BerettaNut92]

Dude, is this your first post that isn't about an officer-involved shooting?

Does it say 'total absence of fear' on the box? I know Twoblink's did but I forgot which model he had....

 

[Lotzinger]

MOD boxes

@ skunk:
on their boxes they say the following:

THE WORLDS MOST ADVANCED TACTICAL KNIVES ! (one side)

THE TOTAL ABSENCE OF FEAR. (other side)

and there is a 3rd side where it says
"Dieter CQD Mark I Limited Edition #.../2000"

 

[TheeBadOne]

Here's my MOD box

 

[BerettaNut92]

THE TOTAL ABSENCE OF FEAR!

Yeah, right, I'm scared to death of knives!!! (That's why I have to spend so much time training with them)

 

[twoblink]

I don't see Skunk's face of endorsement on it, so obviously it can't be the most tactical of knives.

I always wonder about knives that spend 99% of their budget on marketing, and 1% on the knife...

 

[Lotzinger]

twoblink,
I don't think they do as their knives are made very accurate & reliable ... but veeeeery expensive compared to some others.