Drop Bear | Nitro-V | Wood | V3619A6

Drop Bear | Nitro-V | Wood | V3619A6

Wood scale collasped under the pocket clip - went right through - only had the knife around 30 days as my edc. I hope Kieser makes this right.

I was in search of a "gentleman's knife" that was sub 3 inches and had wooden scales for those times and places when certain knives bother the "sheepoles" and the 5th pocket/public knife option wasn't a fit. The fit and finish out of the book was excellent and the actions smooth. It rides well in the pocket and functions perfectly in the hand. It by far exceeded my expectations.

This isn't just a budget version of the Drop Bear; it's more like a redux with a few subtle improvements made. The blade stock is thinner and more slicey, the whole knife is thinner and lighter, and the liners are now nested. It carries better, looks and feels more premium, and performs better. The wood is a very nice touch, too. I actually think this is a much better knife than the more expensive original releases.

I liked the original Drop Bear, but I like this version more because it is slimmer while keeping the excellent craftsmanship and smooth action of the clutch lock, plus the wood handles give it a classy look.