"Ayoob" Folder

[Nicholls]

I read Vancook's article in TK Sept. issue. I'd handled one a few months back at one of our Ricmond Gun and Knife shows. I was skeptical. Last weekend I went out to another show with a thought maybe to give it another try. One of the venders had two for sale, one plain edge and other serrated totally. As I usually do, I walked around looking for other temptations but was drawn back by that certain feeling that you know. The vender agreed to take $10.00 off her price and I walked out with this really innovative folder. It " grows on you". If you are a "spydeholic" this is a must for your collection.

[dialex]

Congrats on your new spidie. I was never tempted by that C60 as I am faithful to the 165° angle between the blade and the handles (see Vesuvius, for eg.).
BTW, this topic was better at the General Discusion Forum (IMHO).

[Scorpius711]

What has made the Ayoob really grow on me, was when I added stair tread tape to the handle. With a much improved grip now, I can really enjoy the ergonomic's of this knife. In my opinion this knife strikes the best balance of slashing and thrusting ability of any folder, period.

Troy

[glockman99]

I have a serrated Ayoob "on the way" from a recent trade (it was sent-out yesterday!), and now I'm REALLY getting ANXIOUS to get this folder into my hand!

I have a question, 'tho; Just how slippery IS the Almite/aluminum handle? (I have never seen an "Ayoob", much-less ever handled one "in-person".). If the handle is really slippery, I have some "Agrip" that I can put on it.).

Dann Fassnacht Aberdeen, WA glockman99@hotmail.com ICQ: 53675663

Edited by - glockman99 on 7/30/2002 9:18:21 AM

[Blade Santa Cruz]

Dann,

I got my SE version a few months ago at a really low price. (around $45, NIB) It turned out to be a much better knife than I expected. The handle is a little slicker than I'd like, particularly if there was blood and/or goo in the area. However, I've had worse handles. You can always tape it, I guess, but a non-slip handle surface would make it a really first-rate knife. The Agrip is a good idea.

[glockman99]

I was thinking how TOTALLY EXCELLENT the Ayoob would be if it had G-10 scales, and maybe even dual stainless liners, like my Chinook!

...Maybe even stretch the blade out to 4-5 inches...

And I have another question; How well does the Almite coating hold-up to wear/scratches?

Dann Fassnacht Aberdeen, WA glockman99@hotmail.com ICQ: 53675663

[Pachucko]

G-10 and SS liners, now you're talking!

Pachucks

[glockman99]

I received my Ayoob a couple of hours ago, and...WOW!! What a cool knife!! It's thinner than I thought it'd be, but talk about pure CLASS...

...Now, about the G-10 scales...

Dann Fassnacht Aberdeen, WA glockman99@hotmail.com ICQ: 53675663

[Knife Knut]

A G-10 Revival would be interesting, but that would take some R&D.

Knife Knut on a shoestring budget. RKBA