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Permalink Reply by Alexander Noot on July 14, 2012 at 1:04

Nope. They look great though. All the comments I've seen on it are pretty positive. I'm not saying I would buy one if there was a lefthanded version. But it would certainly make me think about it.

Permalink Reply by Les Swalm on July 26, 2012 at 11:33

I have the first Acies and it is an impressive knife.  Made well and the ZDP-189 blade is super sharp I would definity recommend getting it and AG says he will refund your money if you do not like the knife.  He made 700 of the orginal Acies and that sold out in about 1 year so it appears to be popular.

Permalink Reply by David Megnin on July 26, 2012 at 20:21

Mine should come in the mail tomorrow.  I was originally looking at the Chris Reeve Small Sebenza 21 then after seeing the Acies2 with ZDP-189 steel, I ordered the Acies2.

Then someone was selling a Small Sebenza with African Blackwood inlays for a pretty good price.  I couldn't pass it up, so I'm eating Romen Noodles until my next payday. ;)

Permalink Reply by Railsplitter on July 27, 2012 at 15:35

Thanks for the replies, guys.

David, congrats on your two new knives. Looking forward to your impressions on the Acies2.

Those Roman noodles are good with hot sauce.  : - )

Permalink Reply by David Megnin on July 27, 2012 at 17:44

I'm not a serious collector or an expert on knives or steel, so my impressions are based on my limited experience.  Just so you know.  ;-)

My first impression is that this is one solid little knife.  It's more "massive" than I would have expected for a knife the same size as a Kersaw Leek.  It's actually about a quarter of an inch shorter than the Leek.

But, the blade is quite a bit more substantial, both in thickness and it width.  When I opened it the first time, I thought, "What a huge blade for such a small knife!"

The blade is wider and thicker than the Leek. 

I like the deep carry clip.  It lets the top of the knife ride flush with the top of your pocket.  The clip tension is VERY stiff.  This is not going to fall out of your pocket accidentally.

It's not a spring assist opener like the Leek, so there's a slight "detent" or snap that keeps it perfectly closed when it is closed and you have to overcome that to flip it open with your thumb.  For the life of me, I can not flip it open with my thumb.  I think it should loosen up with use, or maybe I'll get calluses on my thumb and my thumbnail will grow back to the bed and it will get easier.  I couldn't open the Leek with my thumb when I first got it, but it was more an issue of technique and just not being familiar with that opening mechanism with the Leek.

When I do pull it open, it opens as smooth as butter and click firmly open.  The fit and finish are superb.  The tolerances are very tight.  I am very happy with this knife.

Permalink Reply by Railsplitter on July 27, 2012 at 17:54

Thank you so much for your review, David.  I love seeing those homegrown pictures.  I haven't been able to find all that many pictures of the Acies2 online and your pictures are refreshing.

I like this knife and I will likely be getting one after some of my items sell on Ebay.  

Thanks again for the pics and review!

Permalink Reply by Steve Hanner on July 27, 2012 at 18:03

Thanks David, wow look at the difference in the thickness of the blade in that comparison.  I mean compared to the Leek its seems almost 2x as wide where its starts out and then tapers. Also noticed the Leek has substantially more pinning, while the Acies2 has a cleaner look. Thanks and good info and pictures.

Permalink Reply by David Megnin on July 27, 2012 at 18:06

There are not many things that are more fun than showing off a new "toy."  ;)

 

Permalink Reply by Alexander Noot on August 2, 2012 at 4:40

Surprising that you can't thumbflick it open. I've held about 3 or 4 of them last week....smoothest non bearing titnium framelock I've handled so far.

Since I really want one....and since A.G. told me a version with left handed holes for the pocketclip will be available in the future....that's looking more likely all the time.

Permalink Reply by Jan Carter on October 21, 2012 at 19:34

Railsplitter, did you get one?

Alexander, any news on the when for the left?

Permalink Reply by Alexander Noot on December 11, 2012 at 22:10

I never answered this question did I Jan?

But the latest version is now available. Some differences with the older one though:

1. It comes with 2 different pocketclips
2. It's drilled for 4 positions both lefthanded and righhanded tip up and down carry
3. The steel's been changed to VG-10
4. It's produced in China, not the USA.
5. The price...it's about $150 or so (50%) cheaper

And it's available right now. 

I'm still waiting on the K12 that a friend is bringing me from the states. But that Titanium Framelock is the next knife I'll be buying. I've yet to figure out a way to import(/smuggle) it in a non taxed way though. But I'll work something out.