My love for the Techno...
My love for the Techno...
Hi,
I love electronica. I love Transe...
Always loved Nordic bands like Royksopp or Iamamiwhoami.
So this C158TI was born to please me.
Here are my second impression so far:
http://nemoknivesreview.wordpress.com/2 ... -edc-ever/
cheers
Nemo
I love electronica. I love Transe...
Always loved Nordic bands like Royksopp or Iamamiwhoami.
So this C158TI was born to please me.
Here are my second impression so far:
http://nemoknivesreview.wordpress.com/2 ... -edc-ever/
cheers
Nemo
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Great initiative. I've been thinking also to try that too. But the deep pocket is the perfect compromise in the environment I'm evolving those days... :-)Ted wrote:Couldn't agree more, it is a great piece. I put a DoDo wireclip on mine, I like to have a bit more grip on the butt of the knife when pulling it out of my pocket.
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I borrowed a Techno from a friend of mine a while back and still have it. As much as I hate the blue backspacer (and I really really do), I do really like the rest of the knife so much that I am really not wanting to give it back.
The clip was an issue for me, it was tightened down but would easily slide back and forth, so I took some of that plastic tubing that shrinks when heat is, slid it around the clip and now I have a really perfect clip. And it grabs a bit extra too.
The clip was an issue for me, it was tightened down but would easily slide back and forth, so I took some of that plastic tubing that shrinks when heat is, slid it around the clip and now I have a really perfect clip. And it grabs a bit extra too.
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The old blue G10 backspacer is a pretty contentious point on the Techno. While I think it looks great and makes the knife look a bit different to most other offerings, I can understand why some people don't like it. I am actually surprised that no-one is making custom back spacers yet in different colours and materials. I guess, at the end of the day its just not economically viable to custom make such a small component for a knife that is not so common really in the grand scheme of things.
I'd love a GITD G10 backspacer on mine.
I'd love a GITD G10 backspacer on mine.
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Yeah I'm not going to take it apart just to replace it. At least not yet...but I am just not a fan of bright blue. I didn't buy a Sage 3, I bought but then sold my Para2...just don't like it.Mocean wrote:The old blue G10 backspacer is a pretty contentious point on the Techno. While I think it looks great and makes the knife look a bit different to most other offerings, I can understand why some people don't like it. I am actually surprised that no-one is making custom back spacers yet in different colours and materials. I guess, at the end of the day its just not economically viable to custom make such a small component for a knife that is not so common really in the grand scheme of things.
I'd love a GITD G10 backspacer on mine.
But I'd be ok with a darker color. Not adverse to having a color backspacer, just in something less bright.
I think that a darker blue or a burgundy, even a dark forest green.
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Great review Nemo, I'm putting mine through its paces now. I must admit that one of my first thoughts also was something along the linese of "finally an ergonomic small Sebenza with a Spyderhole".
I like the idea of putting on a dodo clip for better grip at the end of the handle when retreiving the knife from a pocket, I'll definitely try that one Ted.
I like the idea of putting on a dodo clip for better grip at the end of the handle when retreiving the knife from a pocket, I'll definitely try that one Ted.
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What a great knife! The Techno has kept my Small Sebenza out of my pocket for 2+ months now and has been the only folder I've carried since buying it. As much as I love the Small Regular Sebenza,my default EDC for nearly 7 years, the Techno actually checks off more boxes on my lists of "wants". It's more rugged(IMO), the price-point relative to other high-end production/Mid-Tech 3"ish folders is very competitive and it's more easily replaced in the event of loss/damage. FWIW, I simply used a permanent marker to darken down the back-spacer resulting in a darker blue colour.
Thanks for the great write-up and pics!
Thanks for the great write-up and pics!
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CRK Small Sebenza 31
Far too many sold...:o
Trusting my own experience
I'm not a huge fan of it. I don't think the clip makes it carry well in dress pants and I typically want a larger knife with jeans.
I do think an Orange Back Spacer would be a nice option. I did see someone sell a techno with a GITD backspacer.
I do think an Orange Back Spacer would be a nice option. I did see someone sell a techno with a GITD backspacer.
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Nice review Nemo.
I too prefer choils on my knives, yet don't really miss it on the Techno. To me it still has a place to rest my finger without contacting the sharp edge while doing fine controlled cuts, similar to how a Delica feels to me.
I carried mine this weekend, and used it for quite a bit of whittling, making wood shavings to start a fire to smoke some salmon. Yes the blade is thick and sturdy, but the edge is very sharp (and to me keeps its edge pretty well!) and it worked well for my needs for cutting shavings from oak and pecan sticks. I do like CTS-XHP! :) .
I too prefer choils on my knives, yet don't really miss it on the Techno. To me it still has a place to rest my finger without contacting the sharp edge while doing fine controlled cuts, similar to how a Delica feels to me.
I carried mine this weekend, and used it for quite a bit of whittling, making wood shavings to start a fire to smoke some salmon. Yes the blade is thick and sturdy, but the edge is very sharp (and to me keeps its edge pretty well!) and it worked well for my needs for cutting shavings from oak and pecan sticks. I do like CTS-XHP! :) .
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