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Rick Hinderer is an old school type craftsman,, logic, simplicity and function resulting in a mad worldwide scramble to copy.
Kershaw has commissioned Rick to design several knives over the last couple years and the new Thermite is something special.
In all practicality; it's 85% a Hinderer FXM 3.5 at 6% the price
*I do not mean to take anything away from the lucky few who actually got their hands on an original,,
but for many, having Hinderer name on Kershaw build is darn acceptable*
The Thermite is a G10, frame lock, spanto blade, Speedsafe knife that arrives razor sharp.
Strong, deep carry pocket clip for sure~:thumbsup:
Having a longer handle is probably it's best feature, just feels solid and predicable in hand.
The G10 in not aggressive, basically being unnoticeable and that meaning a good thing.
Weight is 137gr.{4.8oz} with balance being slightly toward tail.
Overall feeling is not heavy due to its length
There are a few things I would change, (one being the thumbstuds on frame in open position to increase torsional rigidity),,
but I truly believe there's a reason not to make this knife too good
If you're ok w/ assembly overseas, the Kershaw Thermite may very well be the best knife per dollar to date.
__________^ relative size to a ZT550
Rick Hinderer is an old school type craftsman,, logic, simplicity and function resulting in a mad worldwide scramble to copy.
Kershaw has commissioned Rick to design several knives over the last couple years and the new Thermite is something special.
In all practicality; it's 85% a Hinderer FXM 3.5 at 6% the price
*I do not mean to take anything away from the lucky few who actually got their hands on an original,,
but for many, having Hinderer name on Kershaw build is darn acceptable*
The Thermite is a G10, frame lock, spanto blade, Speedsafe knife that arrives razor sharp.
Strong, deep carry pocket clip for sure~:thumbsup:
Having a longer handle is probably it's best feature, just feels solid and predicable in hand.
The G10 in not aggressive, basically being unnoticeable and that meaning a good thing.
Weight is 137gr.{4.8oz} with balance being slightly toward tail.
Overall feeling is not heavy due to its length
There are a few things I would change, (one being the thumbstuds on frame in open position to increase torsional rigidity),,
but I truly believe there's a reason not to make this knife too good
If you're ok w/ assembly overseas, the Kershaw Thermite may very well be the best knife per dollar to date.
__________^ relative size to a ZT550
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