jackknifeh wrote:The edge came acceptable sharp but I think it needs a little work.
Well, the edge needed more than a little work. I got the edge cutting nicely but the bevel angles were too high (for me). Spent some time re-profiling the edge and it's really cutting good now. I cut some cardboard and while it cut good I could tell the difference the thicker blade makes. One thing that I find helps when cutting cardboard is to angle the knife. Instead of the blade being at a 90 degree angle with the cardboard when we lower the handle the blade being at 45 degrees or so the blade slices better because the cardboard is separated easier. This makes the thickness of the blade matter less. Holding any knife at an angle makes it easier to cut cardboard but especially a knife with a 4.5 mm spine. Now that I have the edge profiled more to my liking I can work on removing a scratch pattern and polishing the bevels.
The Techno feels good in my hand. At first glance I was concerned about my index finger getting cut. Without a finger choil I'm thinking it would be easy to place my finger on the heel of the edge. After using it a little bit now I don't see that happening unless it is complete carelessness. When cutting harder material (like wood) I appreciate the wider spine. Much more comfortable for my thumb. I also like the larger jimping. Some of the jimping with very tiny "jimps" (:)) can be rough on my thumb.
This is the first frame lock knife I've owned. As far as every day use I don't see any difference in this and a liner lock. The titanium handle and lock bar is harder to push to the side to release the lock than any liner lock knife I've used. The pivot came nice and snug. Too snug IMO compared to what I used to like. Easier opening and closing was important to me. Now I'd rather have the opening be a little snug. I like it when the blade stays where I leave it when not closed or locked no matter how I hold the knife. Some Spyderco pivots are so smooth and perfect the blade can just fall and dangle, swinging back and forth when the lock is released. Manix2 knives are known for this. PM2's also I believe. Now I prefer the pivot be just snug enough so there is no free moving of the blade. Also, I like the more secure "feeling" I get when the knife is locked and the pivot is snug. That is just personal preference.
I've always respected small knives that are tough. The Techno is the strongest feeling knife of this size I've ever held. Just as solid as a GB or Manix2 IMO. So I'm very excited to have this knife. Haven't had time to use it except for cutting a little cardboard and a couple of sticks off a tree. I would recommend the Techno to anyone. :D
Jack
