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Untitled by dplafoll, on FlickrAlcyone:
I really like this one. I like the Polestar, but I prefer this size, and I think it's a better value at this size and price. Ergos are good, action is good, it's still CTS-BD1 like the Polestar, on PB washers like the PS. One thing different is that the Alcyone does not have a sharpening choil, which was one feature I liked on the PS. But it's not a deal breaker. I handled the Alcyone at Blade, and I liked it there, and this one hasn't changed my mind.
One note: the handle does, like the Polestar, exhibit some spots where this new G10 is peeling between layers around the various fasteners and screw holes. I personally don't care; it's a value folder, it would certainly be a user, and I think the appeal of the design outweighs a couple of small blemishes that aren't that noticeable in the first place.
Untitled by dplafoll, on FlickrDragonfly 2 Zome:
I won't get into how much I love the Dragonfly. Suffice it to say, this one isn't any different. The FRN feels different from the previous models I've had; it feels almost harder or stiffer, perhaps as a result of the dyeing process. The coloring on this example is more of a brown with some green in it compared to the D4 and E4 Zome examples I've seen, which were more green. I didn't really notice that much difference until I put the D2 next to the E4 (see pics). It's not a bad thing, per se, but if you're going for a matching set, this may concern you.
Untitled by dplafoll, on FlickrSalt 2 Black, PE and SE
The blacked-out Salt 2 is here. The finish on the blades is very nice, as is the rest of the knife.
Untitled by dplafoll, on Flickr
