![]() Signs of poor craftsmanship and low-quality materials are often indicators of a fake knife. Below are some of the best ways to go about spotting and identifying a fake Spyderco knife.įake Spyderco knives can be tough to spot, especially if you’ve never held a genuine one before. Spyderco knives are widely popular, making them the targets of many forgers and people who create counterfeit knives. ![]() Getting a brand new knife is an exciting time, but it can be rather disappointing if you receive a counterfeit or fake knife. The BESS Exchange – A forum discussing technical aspects of sharpness and truly understanding your sharpening process.As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. If you read the review entirely on Tactical Reviews, please consider visiting one of the following to start/join in any discussion.īladeForums – Knife Reviews (US based Forum for Knife Discussion)ĬandlePowerForums – Knife Reviews Section (Largest and Friendliest Flashlight Community Forum) Please visit there and start/join the conversation. (yes it is in both lists)įull Flat Grind (making that thick blade a good slicer).Ĭurvy edge will be a bit more challenging to maintain.ĭiscussing the Review: The ideal place to discuss this review is on the Tactical Reviews Facebook Page You should consider all points and if they could be beneficial to you. Something that might be a ‘pro’ for one user can be a ‘con’ for another, so the comments are categorised based on my requirements. I am not a member of the armed forces and cannot comment on its use beyond a cutting tool or field/hunting knife. The views expressed in this summary table are from the point of view of the reviewer’s personal use. Is the Subvert great fun to use and carry, and does it make you grin when you swing open that blade? Yes, in spades. Is the Subvert the most practical knife you could carry? Not in my opinion. I also frequently had this on the strap of a shoulder bag (see gallery). A happy coincidence meant I gave it a try in the Nitecore NCP30, and this almost felt made for it and meant I could go with horizontal or vertical belt carry. It is getting to a size that pocket carry might be pushing it, so I wanted to use a pouch. It doesn’t feel too large and the size of the blade always brings on a grin. I take an XL glove, so you can see it is a good size. Sticking to a single position keeps the rest of the design simpler and more elegant. That choice however does make a design messy with milled areas and holes cluttering the handle. More and more frequently, folding knives are offered with multi-position pocket clips, and if you are left-handed or prefer tip up carry then you can change it around. I have found myself questioning some of those choices, like a single position pocket clip. This is no bad thing, just an observation, and in the case of the Subvert, as you look closely at every part, there is a level of positive design and intended choices that fills it with purpose. What am I saying? When you design anything, some parts of it can end up ‘just being’, passively designing themselves or simply filling in a gap between two other parts. There is a definite feeling that every part of the knife has been positively designed. The overall size does make it a positive choice to carry, but why wouldn’t you? Though it is a big folder with a thick blade, that blade has a full flat grind, making the cutting efficiency very good. ![]() At the widest part, the blade has been brought down to a nice slim angle making this the best place for deeper cuts at this point on the blade it is an especially fierce cutter. However, this tip still works well enough, and adds a level of control, as it is often easy to go too deep with piercing cuts. The blade stock is thick, and the tip has a wide angle, both of which make it less suited to piercing. It is certainly a bit different than you might be used to, and can require you to adapt your approach to a cut, but it is always rewarding to use. I’ve heard a few comments questioning if that blade is actually practical to use. ![]() A generous size of opening hole ensures no trouble getting it moving and taking it to fully open without thinking. Rolling it round to the solid clunk of the lock kicking in just feels so good. Thanks to the super smooth bearings, once free of the detent, that blade swings completely free. Swinging open that lovely large blade is full of drama and feels like deploying something serious. That photo says something loud and clear, ‘drama’, and that is where I’ll start with the Subvert. ![]()
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