Thinking about a knife for Christmas

JacksonKnives · #21

Comments on the Navaja:
I love everything about this knife with a few quibbles: the factory grind is *very* thick (which would be great for some purposes, but isn't how I like my EDC) and the liner lock (not bad in and of itself) is tricky to disengage. Not enough that I'd get rid of the knife, and I'm sure some people prefer the more 'secure' design, but I prefer a larger cut-out. (The low-profile cut-out *does* give the knife very nice profile lines, from one end to the other. It's a gorgeous knife.)

The carbon fiber on the Navaja, Gayle Bradley, and Sage is a perfect material for 'industrial dress-wear.' It's just grippy enough, without biting into your trousers/jeans when you pull the knife from your pocket, and it looks great.

Blerv · #22

I've noted that more narrow blades (vertically) in a FFG setup seem ground thick, same goes for the Khukuri. Also, Ed doesn't leave cutouts on the liner locks I believe to not tempt accident unlockings. Similar to a lack of jimping due to ergo design principles.

Each artist surely has their own style. It makes the world fun :) .

DRKBC · #23

I think I am leaning towards the Lum. Sprint run which although I said wasn't important You have convinced me it is and I Love the blade shape. Would have been nice if it was s30V for the money but that's really my only quibble.

Blerv · #24

It's only an issue if you will ever want the Lum later. Sucks to prioritize like that but it's cheaper. If you hate it don't carry it, sell or return it. :)

DRKBC · #25

Thanks for your help Guys, I pulled the trigger on the Lum Tanto, or my wife pulled the trigger on the Lum Tanto (better context for my wife pulled the trigger then some of the other possible scenarios I can think of :D ). It came today so now I just get to stare at the Canada Post Box for the next couple of weeks. I am sure it will be worth the wait I am pretty excited.