ama230
Enlightened
First of all I had wanted to say that I am very thankful for this forums existence. It has helped me and countless others to find inside information from alternative energy to survival gear. So before I get this show started, I had wanted to give a big sincere THANK YOU to CANDLEPOWERFORUMS.COM for making us fellow nerds and geeks informed.
It's going to seem like I am doing a lot of product pushing but that's not the case. I am a contracted EET so work comes and goes. When I do get the chance to review exciting and innovative products that aren't main stream, I will do my best to get as much out there.
Note: I do not work for these companies nor am I endorsing them. I am a normal individual that like to do reviews on products that are pushing innovation and allow the user to have a choice on what he or she prefers. I do this for the fact that I LOVE reading reviews myself and it's nice to get a feel for a product before pulling the trigger.
Now on to the good stuff!
I am going to be doing a review of a product that many users on here carry everyday with them… Any hints? It's not a flashlight as that's the first guess on here. Alright as the title of the review hints as it's a minimalist knife that could be used every day if need be. As it is intended for those situations you need a clean, sterile and sharp blade.
There are a lot of knives out there that do their job very well and this product is not going to substitute for your personal EDC knife. This is meant to supplement for those times in need and does its job very well. In this review I will go over claimed and actual specs as well as pictures.
Manufacturers Specs:
Size - 85.6 x 54 x 2.2 mm (size of credit card)
Weight - 13 grams
Package size - 120 x 120 x 5mm
Package weight - 38 grams (including knife)
Construction - Black Polypropylene plastic body and brushed stainless blade (choice of natural stainless steel or black Teflon coated blade)
Actual Specs: Its rare but the specs add up!
Product size - 85.6 x 54 x 2.2 mm (size of credit card)
Product weight - 13 grams
Blade Material - 420HC (seems to be the industry standard these days)
The blade material is unlisted so I am taking a guess.
Now onto the really good stuff – THE PICS!!!
For the first picture of this review is the front of the package. It is the exact same size a CD Jewel case. This is ensure that costs are low and they are passed onto the consumer and environment.
Then for the second picture is of the back of the package. It shows the general flow of how to assemble the knife.
The third picture is of the knife still in the opened package as you see it if you were to open it. Simple and effective packaging.
The fourth picture is of the knife next to my leatherman wave for size comparison. It looks very cool as its a very unique design.
The fifth photograph is of the backside of the knife as you can see the seams to fold the knife. They claim that this polypropylene can withstand a lifetime of bends, THAT'S A NICE!!!
Here comes the sixth picture is of the front of the knife on its side for general size reference. It is card thin as the specs claim and I have measured, making it a very wallet friendly tool.
Then for the seventh picture I am starting the assembly steps one by one. The is showing the locking mechanism that hols the knife being turned by my finger so the knife can come out and play. The indicator is green when locked and black when unlocked. Its located near the front end of the blade and very simple to use.
The eighth picture is of the second step to assemble the knife. The knife folds all the way back as you can see it is partially folded here.
The ninth picture is of the knife blade folded all the way back. Then one of the two flaps folded over it as it is held in place by my thumb.
The tenth picture is of the knife fully assembled next to my leatherman wave for size reference. It looks very classy and subtle, as its better than I imagined from the online pictures.
The eleventh picture is of the knife in my hand un-assembled. This is to show for general size reference.
Then for the twelveth and final picture of my review. I have it in my hand in a nice firm grip to show that my fingers aren't turning read from the profile being too thin. As its just the right size to be a fully functioning blade, that's when duty calls of course.
As for the general feel and use of the knife as most of you are wondering now. It is to a surprise that this thin of a knife does not feel uncomfortable or compromised. You are getting a nice sharp blade in a credit card profile. Then when it comes to cutting it is not a slouch by any means. From minor surgery to pruning the garden it works great as the 420HC material is the same material Leatherman uses in their lineup.
There is a nice ergonomic feel to it and has thumb knurling that will ensure you have a nice grip in any application. Keep in mind that each task has a certain tool and use the tool outside of its intended use, you are taking a risk. The materials used to make this are not bottom of the barrel either, thus is to ensure a lifetime of actual use. It's much more than a novelty item as it can perform if need be and take up no space doing so.
If I were to make any suggestions for this product, the only one would be, make a thin sheath out of a nice material so the knife can slide in and out of. Just for a safety factor of two as anybody large that sits on this is going to damage the knife or injure themselves.
Disclaimer: This is a safety warning only for those people that manage to roll a vehicle going less than 30MPH( the accident prone)
Any questions, comments or suggestions are welcome as I will do my best to get back to them in a timely fashion. I appreciate you taking the time to read my reviews as I will keep them coming. Thank you for your time and have nice day!
Happy Holidays,
Eric Ramirez
Ama230
It's going to seem like I am doing a lot of product pushing but that's not the case. I am a contracted EET so work comes and goes. When I do get the chance to review exciting and innovative products that aren't main stream, I will do my best to get as much out there.
Note: I do not work for these companies nor am I endorsing them. I am a normal individual that like to do reviews on products that are pushing innovation and allow the user to have a choice on what he or she prefers. I do this for the fact that I LOVE reading reviews myself and it's nice to get a feel for a product before pulling the trigger.
Now on to the good stuff!
I am going to be doing a review of a product that many users on here carry everyday with them… Any hints? It's not a flashlight as that's the first guess on here. Alright as the title of the review hints as it's a minimalist knife that could be used every day if need be. As it is intended for those situations you need a clean, sterile and sharp blade.
There are a lot of knives out there that do their job very well and this product is not going to substitute for your personal EDC knife. This is meant to supplement for those times in need and does its job very well. In this review I will go over claimed and actual specs as well as pictures.
Manufacturers Specs:
Size - 85.6 x 54 x 2.2 mm (size of credit card)
Weight - 13 grams
Package size - 120 x 120 x 5mm
Package weight - 38 grams (including knife)
Construction - Black Polypropylene plastic body and brushed stainless blade (choice of natural stainless steel or black Teflon coated blade)
Actual Specs: Its rare but the specs add up!
Product size - 85.6 x 54 x 2.2 mm (size of credit card)
Product weight - 13 grams
Blade Material - 420HC (seems to be the industry standard these days)
The blade material is unlisted so I am taking a guess.
Now onto the really good stuff – THE PICS!!!
For the first picture of this review is the front of the package. It is the exact same size a CD Jewel case. This is ensure that costs are low and they are passed onto the consumer and environment.
Then for the second picture is of the back of the package. It shows the general flow of how to assemble the knife.
The third picture is of the knife still in the opened package as you see it if you were to open it. Simple and effective packaging.
The fourth picture is of the knife next to my leatherman wave for size comparison. It looks very cool as its a very unique design.
The fifth photograph is of the backside of the knife as you can see the seams to fold the knife. They claim that this polypropylene can withstand a lifetime of bends, THAT'S A NICE!!!
Here comes the sixth picture is of the front of the knife on its side for general size reference. It is card thin as the specs claim and I have measured, making it a very wallet friendly tool.
Then for the seventh picture I am starting the assembly steps one by one. The is showing the locking mechanism that hols the knife being turned by my finger so the knife can come out and play. The indicator is green when locked and black when unlocked. Its located near the front end of the blade and very simple to use.
The eighth picture is of the second step to assemble the knife. The knife folds all the way back as you can see it is partially folded here.
The ninth picture is of the knife blade folded all the way back. Then one of the two flaps folded over it as it is held in place by my thumb.
The tenth picture is of the knife fully assembled next to my leatherman wave for size reference. It looks very classy and subtle, as its better than I imagined from the online pictures.
The eleventh picture is of the knife in my hand un-assembled. This is to show for general size reference.
Then for the twelveth and final picture of my review. I have it in my hand in a nice firm grip to show that my fingers aren't turning read from the profile being too thin. As its just the right size to be a fully functioning blade, that's when duty calls of course.
As for the general feel and use of the knife as most of you are wondering now. It is to a surprise that this thin of a knife does not feel uncomfortable or compromised. You are getting a nice sharp blade in a credit card profile. Then when it comes to cutting it is not a slouch by any means. From minor surgery to pruning the garden it works great as the 420HC material is the same material Leatherman uses in their lineup.
There is a nice ergonomic feel to it and has thumb knurling that will ensure you have a nice grip in any application. Keep in mind that each task has a certain tool and use the tool outside of its intended use, you are taking a risk. The materials used to make this are not bottom of the barrel either, thus is to ensure a lifetime of actual use. It's much more than a novelty item as it can perform if need be and take up no space doing so.
If I were to make any suggestions for this product, the only one would be, make a thin sheath out of a nice material so the knife can slide in and out of. Just for a safety factor of two as anybody large that sits on this is going to damage the knife or injure themselves.
Disclaimer: This is a safety warning only for those people that manage to roll a vehicle going less than 30MPH( the accident prone)
Any questions, comments or suggestions are welcome as I will do my best to get back to them in a timely fashion. I appreciate you taking the time to read my reviews as I will keep them coming. Thank you for your time and have nice day!
Happy Holidays,
Eric Ramirez
Ama230
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