At first I was very excited about this knife, I still am, but now have some reservations.RamZar wrote: ↑Wed Jan 25, 2023 2:56 pmI got the additional specs (highlighted in yellow) for the MicroJimbo prototype from Michael Janich. Please be aware that the final specs for the regular production version may or may not vary slightly.
- Overall Length: 6.18“
- Blade Length: 2.5”
- Cutting Edge: 2.17”
- Blade Thickness: 0.145”
- Blade Material: CPM-S30V
- Blade Style: Wharncliffe
- Grind: Full Flat
- Finish: Satin
- Edge Type: Plain
- Handle Length: 3.80”
- Handle Material: G-10
- Color: Black
- Frame/Liner: Steel
- Weight: 3.1 oz
- User: Right Hand, Left Hand
- Pocket Clip Tip-Up, Tip-Down
- Opener: Thumb Hole
- Lock Type: Compression Lock
- Designer: Michael Janich
- Country of Origin: USA
Looking only at the specs, it seems to be marginally bigger, in every way, than the Lil Native which I have recently fell in love with and finds its way into my pocket regularly.
These marginal differences just seem to make it bigger, heavier and take up more room in pocket without much upside.
The handle is longer than the Lil Native but the lack of FFC makes me think I wont be able to get a good 4 finger grip on it.
The blade is not thinner.
The hole looks huge, like it will affect the usability of that part of the blade.
The cutting edge is 0.12" longer than the Lil Native which doesn't seem to me to be substantial to make a difference in regular usage, although being a Wharncliffe may help with that.
Again, this was all just from looking at the specs. I'm sure it will be an amazing knife but just don't know that it would replace my Lil Native.
Obviously once I have one in hand, I could be singing a completely different tune.
It wouldn't be the first time I picked up a Spyderco and thought "Ohhh, now I get it."
It just seems to me, based on what I've see on here, that the Lil Native is one of those knives that either you love or have absolutely no need for so I'm wondering what y'all think about the MicroJimbo vs Lil Native based on the above.