I used to be the type that would never look at a slipjoint always wanting a strong lock and overbuilt tanks. But as I've grown older I realized i didn't need a tank. The roadie looked like a nice design and was inexpensive enough to try so I bought one and I loved it. Surprisingly, it's one of my favorite knives :eek: I love the round divot for an opener and the choil that sets it self apart from traditional slipjoints that I never had interest in.
Now with the release of the Benchmade 319 Proper, I realized how much i would love to have a giant Roadie with a 2.5-3in blade and micarta handles. Just wondering if there were any plans for something bigger than the standard Roadie? Maybe a flash batch?
What is the blade thickness? I hope it is thinner than the regular Roadie.
Cool design and I want to get one in hand.
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I like it, but I immediately thought that I would like a slip joint version of the Kiwi 4 a lot more, even if it meant changing from a usable thumb hole to a nail nick or that dimple or something to prevent it from being one hand opening.
7 year old conversation. Just shows how new concepts can take a long time to grow, refine, mature and serve a the customer. I like to think of it as a "Safe Portable Edge". The blade is the same thickness. It does have a half-stop. It's not really a "Giant". blade length is under 3", 2-1/4" cutting edge, effective finger choil, safe, convenient, with a clip.
This is a concept that began with a knife legal for airline flights. Once we began working with models, it became obvious, that the concept in a larger size would be like a simple slip-joint that did't lock and was not one-hander, that would meet many legal requirements in this changing world, but still perform well when "cutting".
I like the original Roadie. My only complaint is that I would prefer a thinner, more slicey blade. I don't pry. Think Case Peanut or something. I love everything else about the design and have bought many for gifts.
However, you just know I have to buy one of these. I like the looks. it looks close to a design that I posted here on the forum. It's not exact, but it has similar lines and so therefore I'm gonna like it.
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