I think it’s fine as long as you understand that it’s not a locking blade. The problem is the blade length and feel gives an over confidence to it. I think a liner lock would have been a good option on this, but I wouldn’t have bought it then. I will say that this knife is one of the best slicers I’ve ever used.
Kinda agree but comparing price with GEC blade steels are definitely better for the Kershaw and availability plus it's a user most GEC just get forced patinas and pics for Instagram with little use. So for a decent knife and steel made in the US from kershaw I think its good for a modern take on a my favorite style of knife. Wish the back spacer was brass though instead of FRN for sure
I agree with you. I actually use my GECs and it’s a shame they’ve become so collectible. I think everyone should own and use one. They’re so nicely made.
I agree, I can see why they did it the way they did. it takes skilled experienced craftsmen to fit a back spring properly, and by going with a detent that’s a cost they avoided. I think a liner lock would have been appropriate, but they would’ve missed the traditional knife market they’re going for on this knife. It’s not a bad knife, but I’m going to buy a benchmade proper for a modern slip joint.
@@redbarronreviews2429 I've become a huge fan of ambidextrous locking knives, so I stay away from liners, and frame locks. A huge reason they did it this way was to cut down cost. They made it this way because it uses materials, and an assembly process that they are already familiar with.
100% agree. I don’t know I’d buy it as I’m more of a slip joint guy, but this is no slip joint, I think with a lock it would be an all around better knife or at the very least having a strong back spring would be good.
I think you missed the "point" of the Federalist. The tool really appeals to the people out there who hate nail pullers. Why shouldn't someone be able to open a knife one-handed? Also, some people dislike slip joints.
The vast majority of GEC slipjoints are 1095 carbon steel blades. That's a deal breaker to me. ... I'll be ordering one of these Fedralists. Hoping someone eventually markets a better back spacer for it. ... Thanks for the review.
I do really like this knife, but if you’re after a more traditional knife with modern steel the benchmade proper is worth a good look. Very similar style but an actual slip joint with S30V.
Thanks for the review. I like the design but the weak detent is kind of a deal breaker for me a finger choil would have helped.
I think it’s fine as long as you understand that it’s not a locking blade. The problem is the blade length and feel gives an over confidence to it. I think a liner lock would have been a good option on this, but I wouldn’t have bought it then. I will say that this knife is one of the best slicers I’ve ever used.
Kinda agree but comparing price with GEC blade steels are definitely better for the Kershaw and availability plus it's a user most GEC just get forced patinas and pics for Instagram with little use. So for a decent knife and steel made in the US from kershaw I think its good for a modern take on a my favorite style of knife. Wish the back spacer was brass though instead of FRN for sure
I agree with you. I actually use my GECs and it’s a shame they’ve become so collectible. I think everyone should own and use one. They’re so nicely made.
Nice review. I took it apart in my review. Yes it’s indeed a plastic back spacer. Kinda of a bummer considering the price.
Thank you. It’s by no means a bad knife, but as it comes I think it should be about a $60-$70 knife.
@@redbarronreviews2429 I got mine on White Mountain Knives at a discount. 👍🏻
I’ll have to check them out!
Really wish they had used a back spring, or made it a lockback.
I agree, I can see why they did it the way they did. it takes skilled experienced craftsmen to fit a back spring properly, and by going with a detent that’s a cost they avoided. I think a liner lock would have been appropriate, but they would’ve missed the traditional knife market they’re going for on this knife. It’s not a bad knife, but I’m going to buy a benchmade proper for a modern slip joint.
@@redbarronreviews2429 I've become a huge fan of ambidextrous locking knives, so I stay away from liners, and frame locks. A huge reason they did it this way was to cut down cost. They made it this way because it uses materials, and an assembly process that they are already familiar with.
How would you compare it to something like the Spyderco Roadie?
I don’t have the Roadie yet, it’s on my list though. I believe the Roadie is an actual slip joint.
Good review
Thank you!
they ought to make the same exact knife but with a lock ....ie lockback..
100% agree. I don’t know I’d buy it as I’m more of a slip joint guy, but this is no slip joint, I think with a lock it would be an all around better knife or at the very least having a strong back spring would be good.
I think you missed the "point" of the Federalist.
The tool really appeals to the people out there who hate nail pullers. Why shouldn't someone be able to open a knife one-handed?
Also, some people dislike slip joints.
The vast majority of GEC slipjoints are 1095 carbon steel blades. That's a deal breaker to me. ... I'll be ordering one of these Fedralists. Hoping someone eventually markets a better back spacer for it. ... Thanks for the review.
I do really like this knife, but if you’re after a more traditional knife with modern steel the benchmade proper is worth a good look. Very similar style but an actual slip joint with S30V.
Look at Lionsteel, they use m390, and have a ton of scale options.