wrdwrght wrote: ↑Sat Feb 23, 2019 12:40 pm
Vivi wrote: ↑Fri Feb 22, 2019 8:20 pm
I'm waiting on the LC200N Pacific Salt. I'm all about backlocks and cbbl, don't really buy other lock types these days. Looks like an exceptional design aside from that one hang up I've got.
I won’t try to move you away from backlocks/CBBLs. I like them, too. But, for your consideration, here’s a side-by-side-by-side:
Note that the ratio of working-edge to blade-length is greater on the Caribbean than the other two, yet the Caribbean’s overall length is less than the other two.
Note also that the handle on the Caribbean offers more lengthwise real-estate than the Manix2 XL (comfortable though the latter is even without using the choil) for biggish hands. And the Caribbean offers more heightwise real-estate than the Pac Salt, a marginal improvement for bigger hands.
Moreover, the Caribbean’s pocket-hoggishness is slightly less than the other two.
The Caribbean’s scales are decidedly grippier that either the CF or the FRN.
And, if at the cost of your favored locks, the Caribbean is far more easy to clean, what with its pillar construction, and not only nested but also flush liners.
I've gotten to handle the Caribbean and the handle works great for me. Very neutral shape that doesn't force your hand into specific finger grooves.
Also, I love how much blade they packed into it, and the lack of an index choil. Not a fan of sacrificing 3/4" cutting edge for something I rarely use.
But, without getting too OT, I only carry folders with a nice self close for safety reasons. I've had enpugh detent based locks pop open in my pocket that I don't consider them anymore.
If I'm going to break that rule it's more likely going to be for the XL version :D
I'll post todays carry shortly.