What does a $200 knife feel like?
What does a $200 knife feel like?
It feels like this
I recently received a very well made and designed folder from a new company called Tesseract Tactical.
It’s a handsome EDC folder that has a stoutness that allows it to flex into harder use applications.
The design is subtle but sophisticated. The S35VN Sheepsfoot flipper blade drops shut into this G10 liner lock handle… just like a Kizer, the company I surmise OEMed this knife. (Full review on the way)
What is interesting to me about this knife is a friend’s perception of it… the one ding I had against the knife, was a positive to him.
In my opinion, they could have done a little weight reduction by milling out the liners, but to my buddy (a fledgling knife junkie), the weight and the “solidity’ of the knife is what sold him on it.
Like a parent does when raising a child, I saw the knife through his more “innocent” eyes and began to appreciate the knife as he did.
The weight does add to the feeling of solidity and therefore, quality, as this is obviously not a heavy hunk ‘o junk.
When I asked my friend how much he thought the Tesseract NF1 cost, he guessed correctly.
“Feels like a $200 knife…” Guess he’s right!
Knife Junkie Out!
Steve Price, Bladetastic Knives: The Knife Junkie Podcast (Episode 494)
Steve Price of Bladetastic Knives is this week’s featured guest on Episode 494 of The Knife Junkie Podcast (www.theknifejunkie.com/494).
Steve has an amazing collection of exotic knives and swords sourced directly from makers around the globe.
He is a recently retired first responder, serving as both a police officer and in the Fire and Rescue service, and is also a longtime martial artist. His blade collection, cutting prowess and feats of strength are featured on his channel.
His BladetasticKnives5712 YouTube channel features Steve's incredible collection and skills, demonstrating the capabilities of his knives and swords through expert level cutting demos. You can also Find Bladetastic Knives on Instagram at www.instagram.com/steveprice192.
