The fightin' cricket

[AllenETreat]

I just ordered me another SE SS Cricket.

For me, this has to be my optimal carry / fighter - using the Fred
Perrin grip ( blade held between the index & middle fingers in a clenched
fist ) has to be the next best thing to having a raptor claw as an
appendage :cool:

And who can argue with that Sebenza framelock? That thin profile?
THOSE :spyder: SERRATIONS?

I feel better already.

AET

[Stevie Ray]

Hi Allen,

I agree ... the new SS Cricket is a superior pocket knife ... I've found nothing close for office carry .. It's thin ... sharp ... a decent size blade. I think Sal is likely proud of this one.

"Like a skipping stone" :spyder:

[CKE]

The SS is the only Cricket version I like. The FRN one I have just does not do it for me. Not comfy in the hand at all. The SS looks to have a bit of a choil and I loves choils :D Take Care!!!

[crahen]

I could warm up to the Cricket some if they would bring one out without the reverse S blade. I just don't like it. I would prefer a straight edge/sheeps foot type blade.

[Spidernoir]

Right there with you Allen! My Crickets in any of their variations (PE) are my daily carry.

~jeff :)

[tortoise]

I love the FRN Cricket. I need a stainless model.

[DAYWALKER]

Aloha Allen!

Good to see ya bro!

Don't care much for that Perrin grip, but OTOH, an SS SE Cricket I LOVE!!!
wicked lil' bug!!!

God bless buddy!

[GarageBoy]

I wish the release was less exposed

[Spidernoir]

I wish the position of the clip was more like that of the previous models.

~jeff :confused:

[Mike Searson]

I used to like putting the back of the blade beneath my index finger...imagine forming a "C" with your index finger and thumb...grasp the knife handle with the thumb and rest of your fingers and the blade is inline with your curved index finger like a claw.

I'll have to try Fred's method as well.

[The Deacon]

Great little knife, just too "right hand centric" for a southpaw like me to seriously consider one for EDC. I can understand the general absence of LH versions on linerlock models. In reality, it means tooling up for an entirely new knife, as few, if any parts would be interchangeable. That said, considering their track record, I think if any :spyder: linerlocks could justify that expense they would be the stainless Cricket and the Military. Both have sold so well that the 10% of their sales a LH version could anticipate would be nothing to sneeze at.

[gabo]

Mike
I can easily see how your grip works. I dont quite understand how Perrins grip is secure.
Daywalker
how are your various projects coming? What grip works for you on the cricket? small blade but nice. Very much like the SPOT.

[LONE WOLF]

Looks like a mini civilian. Pretty cool.

[druid]

I hold it between my thum and the first digit of my forefinger with the rest of the handle gripped by my middle finger lined up with the crease between my palm and finger. With the Cricket much more of the gripped his between your thumb and forefinger. I'm using an old aluminum Cricket which is a bit wider thou. Although I had to get the knife fight the Cricket would be far from my first choice. A braided rope tied with help but this my work knife in it is impractical since it makes it harder to replace on your pocket.

[Milu]

[quote="gabo"]Mike
I can easily see how your grip works. I dont quite understand how Perrins grip is secure.
QUOTE]

I'm another cricket fan, but I don't see how this grip is secure on a heavy stroke, unless you also use a lanyard around your hand?

[DAYWALKER]

Aloha Gabo!

Welp...here's how I have ALWAYS held mine in "$#it hitting the fan" drills. This grip is especially secure when I used to use my old Aluminum one...Right upon opening, I leave my thumb on the hole for gripping reasons, and my index and middle fingers just naturally fall into place. Again, this grip is VERY secure and I think the way most would hold it in a SD situation.

I tried the Perrin grip, but I dunno...maybe my hand is too small or something, but it just doesn't work for me. Too much shifting in hand AFTER or DURING impact... :eek:

God bless :cool:

PS: My "projects"...hmmmm, I'll let ya know when I know! LOL! Also, the SPOT is doing well, losing her finish though! But mahalo for asking!!!

[dialex]

Hi Allen, long time no see my friend. Glad to hear your spydies collection is expanding - even with the "eternal" C29 Indeed the Cricket is a great knife, I love them all (except for the aluminium one). Maybe I should get myself one of these eventually
Hi Chad, thanks for the sitrep regarding the "biscuit(s)". That's great news, bro, I'm very happy for you :)

[gabo]

Hey chad
that looks like a very natural grip. Just as I thought.
I ordered another SPOT for a back up, since my 2 girls are growing up and eyeing my knife collection!
later
Scott

[DAYWALKER]

Aloha!

Hi Alexandru the Great! Will get a biscuit to you soon I hope God bless you my Brother!

Gabo!!! Yes it is a natural grip...I tried ALL possible ways, and well, they just don't work for "me". In the grip shown, "I" can do a LOT, and retention for "me" is there. :D Wow...a few more SPOTS eh? Awesome! I gotta get me a few more sometime too...this black one I have is losing her color!

Keep in touch guys, and God bless :cool:

[Mr Blonde]

I like my SS Cricket too for limited MBC use. But I don’t have good experiences with the different grips mentioned. In the end I just tied a short fat lanyard, which works good enough for me.

Wouter