Kizer zipsplit4/4/2023 ![]() The thumb hole in the blade has the edges rounded off in a very aesthetic way, which offers a smooth feeling. You do not want this for hard work, so you don't need a hard grip on it. It grips well with dry hands, but offers less grip when your palms are sweaty, or worse, wet. Those grooves offer an okay grip, but every metal knife with a more or less smooth surface has the problem that the purchase of the fingers significantly lessens when moisture comes into play. The texture has more depth to it and it's not as shiny as one would imagine. The titanium scales have that groovy finish that gives it a suggestion of fine dining cutlery. Apart from carrying well it should also knife well. It is an EDC knife and it carries well - but that's only half of what it should do. It is easily put in the pocket, where it sits completely hidden (well, I already saidĭeep carry) and comes out without resistance (apart from the clips tension). This is done as a clip should be: It allows for deep carry, has a solid tension and no sharp edges.įurthermore, the screws that hold it in place are recessed, so they don't get any purchase on your pocket It's made of titanium and has the same finish as the back spacer - both match the blade quite closely. ![]() ![]() Let's look at the functionality of the components that make up this knife. In my humble opinion, this matches the overall look very nicely. The Blade has the same finish which is either bead blasted or a light stonewash. I tried to do it justice in these pics, but you'll have to see one up close to get what I mean. I was not impressed upon seeing this knife on the internet, but informed that it looks better in natura. The titanium scales have the typical look of bead blasted titanium, which is hard to capture with a camera. The blade itself is a little smaller than the handle would suggest and has a beautiful grind. This is done by mounting the backspacer fixed, with a little metal piece, sitting in a pocket, which acts as the backspring, hidden away on the inside of the knife. The special thing about this particular Slipjoint is called the Everflush backspacer, which does not appear to move while opening or closing the knife. We have titanium scales, a titanium backspacer and a titanium deep carry pocket clip (tip up, right hand only). It has a blade length short of 3", which makes it legal in most European countries, which it is targeted for. It is, as the name suggests, a slipjoint knife, capable of one handed opening by using the thumb hole. The one that found its way into my home is number 2, the titanium version. The MV2 original (made by the man himself) with CPM154 blade steel and G10 handles. The Kizer Zipslip Titanium with S35V blade steel and titanium handlesģ. The Kizer Zipslip G10 with N690 blade steel and G10 handles.Ģ. The Zipslip is a Michael Vagnino design which can be had in three different versions.ġ. I kept the title 'Quick Review:' for consistencies' sake, but I guess this might also be a long one. Okay, I have had some time with the Kizer now, so I feel that I can post my thoughts on this one as well.
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