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Posted: Thu Jul 26, 2012 2:53 pm
by syphen
gbelleh wrote:Here are a few more pics...
For scale, here is the Techno next to a Dragonfly, Leaf Storm, Sage 2, and Delica 4.
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The Techno's blade is thick! Here it is with a Dragonfly on the left and Leaf Storm on the right.
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Back view. Although the Techno is a stout little knife, it's not really much thicker than the Leaf Storm.
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The Techno gives you a little more cutting edge, and I find the Techno's ergos much easier to deal with than the Leaf Storm's. The Techno is actually very comfortable in hand, and I believe, less likely to bite.
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The deep carry wire clip and stonewashed finish are very nice features. The lock bar of the Techno is thick and strong, and locks open with authority.
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I know the tolerances are tighter on the Sebenza, but in reality, I don't see any difference in quality or function. Though the Sebenza offers more cutting edge, and is likely the better slicer.
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IMO, the Techno is the most custom-like, and one of the highest quality Spydercos I've ever held. Very impressive, and worth every penny.
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Ordered after seeing these pics!!
Posted: Thu Jul 26, 2012 3:58 pm
by Mocean
Great pics everyone, thank you and thanks for the comparison with the Leaf Storm gbelleh, Im glad I held off from getting one until the Techno came out. Techno it is, for now......
Posted: Thu Jul 26, 2012 3:58 pm
by PTree
Thanks for the pics. Just what i needed to see.
Posted: Thu Jul 26, 2012 5:27 pm
by vaisforlovers
Great Pictures everyone. You all really ought to get a commission. I don't think I would have ordered one until I saw this thread.
Posted: Thu Jul 26, 2012 6:26 pm
by w3tnz
Ughhhh can't wait to get mine!! Really pleased that the blue spacer was kept, despite all the complaints about it, I think it's a great touch. The stone wash finish looks amazing too, real credit to the designers and makers in Taiwan, look forward to trying some cts-xhp too, thanks for the pics made me drool even more.
Posted: Thu Jul 26, 2012 10:04 pm
by kiwispyder
Couldn't wait any longer ordered mine last night....
Posted: Fri Jul 27, 2012 9:49 am
by rkh
I could not stand it any longer. Spyderco fans here have convinced me to order one!
RKH
Posted: Fri Jul 27, 2012 3:11 pm
by Infinite Zero
Got mine today. I have no issues opening it left-handed.
It's a great little tank.
Posted: Fri Jul 27, 2012 3:26 pm
by Mocean
Good to hear, Im a lefty also.
Posted: Fri Jul 27, 2012 4:02 pm
by gull wing
gbelleh, great pictures. A beautiful knife to be sure.
Decided to get the Techno
Posted: Fri Jul 27, 2012 4:48 pm
by DRH
July was such an expensive month for me for knife purchases ... that I debated getting the Techno. Certainly glad I just said the heck with it and placed my order! Haven't been this thrilled with a small knife in a long time! This is one solid, well-built, and capable little knife that doesn't feel little in my hand! Of course, the obligatory picture.
Posted: Sat Jul 28, 2012 12:16 pm
by dalerich
Does this use the same piviot configuration as the Manix 2 and Para 2?
Posted: Sat Jul 28, 2012 12:25 pm
by God'sMyJudge
Couldnt resist. Just ordered one.... **** you all!
Posted: Sat Jul 28, 2012 2:30 pm
by Studey
I'm really liking the looks of this one. Thanks to all who've posted pics!
Gbelleh, would you mind snapping a pic of the Techno and Sebenza from above (spine shot)? I'd really like to see their comparative thicknesses!
Posted: Sat Jul 28, 2012 4:03 pm
by gbelleh
Sure.
Not great lighting right now but...
Side by side
End to end
IMO, not much difference in pocket.
Posted: Sat Jul 28, 2012 4:17 pm
by gull wing
Has anyone tried cutting anything?.................or a collector only?
Posted: Sat Jul 28, 2012 4:32 pm
by gbelleh
I cut open a couple packages (padded mailers and taped boxes) and opened some envelopes. It zipped through the mailers with no problem. The Techno's tip tapers to a fine enough point that it opens letters easily enough. So far, I'm really liking it.
Someone else will have to do the extensive cardboard cutting tests.
Posted: Sat Jul 28, 2012 5:12 pm
by Mocean
Thanks for the photos gbelleh, I love the top view of that tough looking blade.
Posted: Sat Jul 28, 2012 11:28 pm
by rodloos
Comparison pics with Ambitious and Cat:
Mine got overshadowed by the arrival of my Tuff this morning, but I do still really like my Techno too - so many neat knives Spyderco has put out lately!
Posted: Sun Jul 29, 2012 12:23 am
by kiwispyder
Nice photos guys, I'm trying to ignore the fact that mine is still in transit to me ( yeah right! )
I've been dreaming of this thread for months now and here it is rolling along nicely.
Can't wait to contribute...
