Black TiCN coated Cruwear blade and black aluminum scales

I was txted this info this morning . Looks outstanding dressed in black . Dan
There isn’t much info yet about the texture of the scales . If I was to buy another Smock this screams double black linen Micarta for me . Smock is either like or dislike from since release . I have a weakness for the blade type and button release. DanSpeedHoles wrote: ↑Tue Feb 18, 2025 3:27 pmContrary to much of the popular opinion, I'm not a huge fan of the Smock mostly due to the ergos not being my favorite. I also generally don't like coated blades as much.
But despite saying either of those things... This does look pretty serious all blacked out, pretty mean
Looks like smooth G10?
The Instagram post says Aluminum but I’m still don’t want to make it in stone yet.
I like the action on it, cool design. But just not close to my take on grip ergos, no biggie. Double black linen Micarta does sound good. I have red linen on my standard pre-cqi model.Manixguy@1994 wrote: ↑Tue Feb 18, 2025 4:28 pmThere isn’t much info yet about the texture of the scales . If I was to buy another Smock this screams double black linen Micarta for me . Smock is either like or dislike from since release . I have a weakness for the blade type and button release. DanSpeedHoles wrote: ↑Tue Feb 18, 2025 3:27 pmContrary to much of the popular opinion, I'm not a huge fan of the Smock mostly due to the ergos not being my favorite. I also generally don't like coated blades as much.
But despite saying either of those things... This does look pretty serious all blacked out, pretty mean
Looks like smooth G10?
Ah ok thanks for the detail. Well, it's not for me, aluminum, especially smooth, is not my go-to. Hopefully others enjoy.
Ikuchi really needs a rerelease in a fresh variant!
TiCN, which is a PVD coating like DLC, but not quite as good for wear and corrosion resistance. Still pretty great IME.
Or perhaps a Des Horn variant?
*Landon*sal wrote: .... even today, we design a knife from the edge out!
Not going to argue that, both beautiful folders.