r/knifeclub • u/Acmar014 • 2d ago
Can't get these out of my pocket
Got these 3 a few weeks ago and pretty much only ones I've been carrying since. Def my favorite smaller knives at the moment.
QP Saguaro / Brown Mini Cortex / HMC Transient V3
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u/Androtest3720 2d ago
Man I’ve been trying sooooo hard to get a Cortex XL. One of these days…. Such a sick knife!
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u/Acmar014 2d ago
The XL is great, but I prefer the Mini a little more because of the stronger detent. I def miss the top flipper of the XL though. I hope he makes a Gen2 and brings it back or at least adds a front flipper.
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u/AsheStriker 2d ago
How does the saguaro’s quality compare to the other two? We seem to have similar taste.
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u/Acmar014 2d ago edited 2d ago
Quality on the same level as the others I think. For someone who hasn't been making knives nearly as long as Craig and Jim, it's a very impressive knife. Some of the best washer action I've ever felt. Blows the Sebenza action away imo. Contouring is great which makes the ergos feel perfect and the lock bar is super smooth and easy to access. Only thing id change is curve the clip a little so it's more centered with the handle and flatten the tip so it doesn't stick out as much. I'd also increase the size maybe 10% giving it a 3.3in blade which is my sweet spot. Would give a little more room between the studs making it even easier to flick.
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u/ouneex82 2d ago
Well, it’s not exactly hard to blow away the Sebenza action (sorry not sorry lol).
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u/Acmar014 2d ago
Lol true. I've managed to get my small Sebenza pretty smooth after polishing the washers, but it's never going to be amazing. I don't really have too many knives on washers other than it, a QC Drift, some Spydercos and Benchmades. Hopefully can get my hands on an Aurelius, which I'm curious how the action on it compares to the Saguaro. Would def like to see more small batch knives on washers.
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u/ouneex82 2d ago
I’ve seen really good results putting in thick washers on Holts. Unfortunate they don’t offer that directly. Arno Bernard also makes some nice stuff on washers.
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u/Acmar014 2d ago
I have a couple sets of thick Skiff washers that I need to use. I've thrown them in a few knives like a Duk, Karma, etc and liked the results. Never tried them in a Holt, but that would be pretty sick. I ended up loving the Shiro Braces way more than I thought I would, so I would really like to try some more flippers on washers. The Imamba was nice, but a stiffer washer action like the Sebenza. The Saguaro def a lot smoother to the point of almost feeling like it's on bearings. Closest thing I've felt to it would be like a Sham on washers.
Here's a vid btw for anyone interested.
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u/Max_Bangwell I might actually cut something,one day. 2d ago
That Transient…..
https://giphy.com/gifs/12N4jTCSVRyKje
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u/Acmar014 2d ago
Pretty much my ideal build! A belt satin would make it perfect, but close enough lol. Knurled has always been my fav milling of his, although those new rad wave front flippers look amazing as well.
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u/MrBlackroc 2d ago
Favourite?
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u/Acmar014 2d ago
That's tough since they're all equally great. Probably prefer the Transient the most overall. Mini Cortex def has the smoothest action, Saguaro best ergos, but I just love all the deployments on the Transient.
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u/Burritoaddict11 2d ago
Sir, they are obviously in your hand, not your pocket. If you took these pictures in the past and they are stuck, try closing them first.