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James B
Verified Buyer
Light My Fire Maya Dust (IRIN s-mdsn-blis)
Similar to fatwood, and included with a knife purchase. Thanks! đđ
Response from House of Knives
Oct 04, 2022
Isn't this product great James! Thanks for the 5 stars.
James B
Verified Buyer
CIVIVI Conspirator Cuibourtia Wood (C21006-3)
Great folder! Five ways to open the blade. Thanks for the freebies and review coupon. You're rapidly becoming my favorite online store.đ
Response from House of Knives
Oct 04, 2022
Glad you're happy with the service and what a great choice you made! Hope we'll see you back again soon!
James B
Verified Buyer
CIVIVI WE 2022 Patch + Stickers (LE0121)
Fun goodies! Thanks for including them with my order. đ
mike v
Verified Buyer
Zippo Brushed Chrome (200)
Very nice, works great, thank you for the prompt delivery
Response from House of Knives
Oct 04, 2022
Thats the same one I have Mike - Great choice! Glad it arrived quickly for you!
Tyler H
Verified Buyer
Kussi Silicone Spoon Spatula Slate (SLSPST-SL)
Great spoon. Very spoony. Does a good job spooning.
Response from House of Knives
Oct 04, 2022
LOL thanks for the review Tyler. Hope we see you back again soon!
Jared
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Spyderco Meadowlark 2 FRN Blue (BY04PBL2)
I didn't like this knife and regretted the purchase. There are some good aspects however, not least of which that it came very sharp from the factory. I routinely sharpen my knives, even when they're new - I think I'm pretty good at it. Not this time, it was plenty sharp out of the package.
I was worried the modified "Spydie hole" wouldn't work as well as the round version on a Spyderco knife. I was wrong. As you rotate out the blade your thumb is always pressed against the round part - I never noticed the "beak" part of the Byrd hole.
You cannot flick this knife into the open position - I put that in the "good" category because that's what I wanted (the jurisprudence is mixed on this point in Canada, but there's some cases suggesting it isn't legal). The finger choil is also very handy - makes me feel like I could safely and comfortably apply more force to a cut. I like the jimping and thumb ramp too.
However, the finishing was very poor. I realize this is Spyderco's budget line, but there are much nicer knives even at this low price point. A QSP Penguin for example, is about the same price and way better - or pick up anything from Civivi and experience a whole different level.
The lockback mechanism was particularly poor on my knife. It was very stiff, which I could have lived with, but it also had sharp corners with a burr on one side. Because of the stiff lock it literally feels like I'm at risk of cutting my thumb when I close the knife.
The Byrd hole was also very sharp - but no burrs there, so it was less of an issue. The finger choil didn't have a consistent radius - there's a bump on the end nearest the blade than I can feel when I grip the knife, which is mildly uncomfortable. The plastic scales have sharp corners too. Overall, not a lot of attention to detail on this knife.
Aside from the finishing details, the handle shape also wasn't my favorite. I wear size large gloves with medium to skinny fingers. Where my fingers line up I felt like there were either squeezed together to fit before the hump on the underside of the handle - or awkwardly stretched out to get the pinky onto the flat part at the tail.
Three stars feels about right because there are some good aspects to this knife - it's got a very slicey full flat grind blade that you can easily choke up on - but the overall experience isn't great because of the poor finishing.
I was worried the modified "Spydie hole" wouldn't work as well as the round version on a Spyderco knife. I was wrong. As you rotate out the blade your thumb is always pressed against the round part - I never noticed the "beak" part of the Byrd hole.
You cannot flick this knife into the open position - I put that in the "good" category because that's what I wanted (the jurisprudence is mixed on this point in Canada, but there's some cases suggesting it isn't legal). The finger choil is also very handy - makes me feel like I could safely and comfortably apply more force to a cut. I like the jimping and thumb ramp too.
However, the finishing was very poor. I realize this is Spyderco's budget line, but there are much nicer knives even at this low price point. A QSP Penguin for example, is about the same price and way better - or pick up anything from Civivi and experience a whole different level.
The lockback mechanism was particularly poor on my knife. It was very stiff, which I could have lived with, but it also had sharp corners with a burr on one side. Because of the stiff lock it literally feels like I'm at risk of cutting my thumb when I close the knife.
The Byrd hole was also very sharp - but no burrs there, so it was less of an issue. The finger choil didn't have a consistent radius - there's a bump on the end nearest the blade than I can feel when I grip the knife, which is mildly uncomfortable. The plastic scales have sharp corners too. Overall, not a lot of attention to detail on this knife.
Aside from the finishing details, the handle shape also wasn't my favorite. I wear size large gloves with medium to skinny fingers. Where my fingers line up I felt like there were either squeezed together to fit before the hump on the underside of the handle - or awkwardly stretched out to get the pinky onto the flat part at the tail.
Three stars feels about right because there are some good aspects to this knife - it's got a very slicey full flat grind blade that you can easily choke up on - but the overall experience isn't great because of the poor finishing.
Al D
Verified Buyer
Leatherman Skeletool RX Red Multi Tool (832310)
Thereâs something about the high quality of leatherman stuff⊠You can feel it when you hold their products⊠Itâs almost like a work of art not just a tool; highly recommended!
Response from House of Knives
Oct 04, 2022
You're absolutely correct Al! The Leatherman just feels like quality when you pick them up! Love the colours too! Thanks for the review!
Aidan C
Verified Buyer
Spyderco Para 3 Black FRN (C223PBK)
feels very cheap
ANDREW J
Verified Buyer
Kershaw Valve (1375)
While being slightly smaller that I had expected, it is an excellent knife. Flip open action is easy, blade retains edge and is easy to maintain.
Response from House of Knives
Oct 04, 2022
This is a great EDC knife Andrew - Hope you enjoy it!
Daniel L
Verified Buyer
SOG Snarl (JB01K-CP)
Awesome knife
Response from House of Knives
Oct 04, 2022
This is a great little tool that you have chosen Daniel!
Jacob W
Verified Buyer
CIVIVI Badlands Vagabond Twill Carbon Fiber (C2019DS-1)
Love this knife. Was my first knife from HoK and it's been great since. 10 out of 10 recommend
Response from House of Knives
Oct 04, 2022
Thanks for the recomend, you made a great choice Jacob! Hope we'll see you back again soon!
Jacob W
Verified Buyer
CIVIVI WE 2022 Patch + Stickers (LE0121)
Some stickers were bent and so they didn't apply well but quality and looks are great
Thomas D
Verified Buyer
Kizer Lan Green Micarta (V4577N2)
Beautiful fall shut action for a budget knife.
Response from House of Knives
Oct 04, 2022
Kizer definately is a great value Thomas! Thanks for the review!
Kyle D
Verified Buyer
SOG Flash AT Civic Cyan (11-18-03-57)
Overall very pleased with the blade fit and finish is great blade is centered. Only problem I have is that the cutting edge is far off center. So the angles on both sides of the blade are significantly different
Response from House of Knives
Oct 04, 2022
Hi Kyle, thanks for the feedback. If you are not satisfied with your purchase please don't hesitate to reach out to us at service@houseofknives.ca.
Garett C
Verified Buyer
Spyderco Manix 2 Dark Blue G10 (C101GPDBL2)
Excellent products and service! Highly recommend!
Response from House of Knives
Oct 04, 2022
Thanks for the high praise Garett! Hope we see you back again soon!
Brad L
Verified Buyer
Wusthof Gourmet Sandwich Knife 6" (1025048816)
Exactly as described and a very handy, quality addition to our kitchen.
Response from House of Knives
Oct 04, 2022
Great, versitile knife! Nice choice Brad!
Rick K
Verified Buyer
SOG Seal Pup Elite Black TiNi (E37SN-CP)
This knife was a bride's maid for a long time "Always the Bride's maid never the Bride" for some reason. It shouldn't have been. It is light weight but heavy duty enough for what a knife should do. The balance is nice and the finger grooves don't bother me as much as I thought they would. I can grip the handle just fine except for doing some whittling or feather stick making where I sometimes hold the blade backwards so I'm not cutting towards my thigh. Sharp right out of the box too. The sheath is the only reason this gets a 4 instead a 5 but that is to be objective and a bit picky. I would highly recommend this knife to a friend.
Response from House of Knives
Oct 04, 2022
Thanks for the great informative review Rick. We will pass the feedback on the sheath to our Purchasing team. Hope we see you back again soon!
Dakota S
Verified Buyer
CRKT Provoke First Responder with Sheath (4042)
Great knife!
Cool mechanism
Wish it arrived sharper as it was fairly dull immediately
Cool mechanism
Wish it arrived sharper as it was fairly dull immediately
Response from House of Knives
Oct 04, 2022
Great choice Dakota! Thanks for the feedback.
nick B
Verified Buyer
Grohmann #2 Trout & Bird Rosewood Stainless with Sheath (R2S)
I received exactly what I ordered and as advertised.
Response from House of Knives
Oct 04, 2022
Happy to hear that you were please with the service Nick! Hope we see you back again soon.
Michael S
Verified Buyer
Zero Tolerance ZT 0350 (0350)
Great knife , came quick in the mail . Will be shopping again with house of knives. Thanks
Response from House of Knives
Oct 04, 2022
Thanks for the 5 stars Michael! We look forward to seeing you back again soon!
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