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Post by sharpken on Jul 27, 2016 2:29:29 GMT 3
Just placed an order with DHGate for one of the Kevin John Venom 2 knife. On the picture, is shows a stamp with S35VN blade, the description indicates D2 blade but it is probably 440C or 9Cr18.
Anyone have any experience with this knife?
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Post by Lobster on Jul 27, 2016 10:26:11 GMT 3
I had a Kevin John Matrix and it was an incredibly well made knife. I believe it was advertised as having S35VN blade steel. While i cannot say that it was really made from that steel, it was certainly an excellent blade that took a very sharp edge and retained it exceptionally well. Shame I lost that one.
But this is a very good looking knife, I have it on my wish list for sure!
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Post by sharpken on Aug 18, 2016 0:05:59 GMT 3
I just got this in today.
Overall the knife is OK. The frame is made of steel, the backspacer is G10, the roll bearing is very smooth. The gimping was non-existing so I made it more aggressive with a dremel tool. It is the best I can do but what do you think?
 
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Post by Lobster on Aug 18, 2016 9:51:48 GMT 3
Looking good, are you happy with it so far?
I had it in my cart several times but in the end I never pulled the trigger...
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Post by sharpken on Aug 18, 2016 20:15:19 GMT 3
Couple of things that I've noticed, the G10 was sharp and grippy and the thumb stud is too flat to the blade and non-existence. The blade was razor sharp with an uneven grind throughout the length of the blade.
I took the knife apart to clean and lube it with Miltec grease, bend the frame lock to increase the detent, light sanding of the G10 and increase the gimping.I am happy with it for the price that I paid...under $25.
I assume that the higher quality Venom 2 would have better fit and finish...>$90.
Next time when the seller indicates "titanium coated" frame it means titanium color steel frame. |
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Post by Lobster on Aug 19, 2016 10:49:56 GMT 3
Thanks sharpken, that's valuable info.
I think that if I ever buy this model it will be the higher quality one.
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Post by Moose on Sept 6, 2016 19:16:30 GMT 3
THe design is not really for me, but it does look very capable. I do like the jimping you gave it too.
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Post by sharpken on Sept 7, 2016 23:56:25 GMT 3
Thanks the jimping was so tiny it was like half a diameter of a 22 gauge wire.
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Post by packn on Nov 21, 2016 4:34:10 GMT 3
Sharpken
May you share what Seller on DHGate sells that Venom 2? I have found some but would like one like yours with the cutout on the Blade.
Thanks in Advance
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Post by sharpken on Nov 21, 2016 20:33:27 GMT 3
Try szbydwj packn.
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Post by packn on Nov 22, 2016 4:28:50 GMT 3
Thanks My Brother!
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