REVIEW – I’ve reviewed fairly a couple of knives, with my final being the Vosteed Psyop, so when Artisan Cutlery, who I hadn’t reviewed but, requested me to check out their new Andromeda, I used to be excited to present it a go. Let’s see the way it performs.
What’s it?
The Artisan Cutlery Andromeda is a button lock guide folding knife with a 3.42” drop level blade in M390 metal and a 4.49” titanium deal with with a beautiful crimson carbon inlay. It’s modern and stylish and performs pretty much as good because it appears to be like.
What’s included?
- 1 x Artisan Cutlery Andromeda in black PVD coating with crimson carbon inlay
- 1 x Tin case
- 1 x Comfortable case
- 1 x Velcro patch
- 1 x Cleansing material
Tech Specs
- Mannequin Quantity: 1856G-FCMV
- Blade Size: 3.42″ (87mm)
- Blade Thickness: 0.106″(2.7mm)
- Blade End: Black PVD Coating
- Blade Grind: Flat
- Blade Materials: M390
- Blade Hardness: HRC 59-61
- Blade Model: Drop level
- General Size: 7.9″(201mm)
- Closed Size: 4.49″(114mm)
- Deal with Materials: Black titanium with a fats carbon inlay
- Clip Materials: Titanium
- Pivot Meeting: Ceramic Ball Bearing
- Lock Kind: Button Lock
- Weight: 95g/3.35oz
- Nation of Origin: China
Design and options
The Artisan Cutlery Andromeda is a collaboration effort between Artisan Cutlery and Ray Laconico whose customized folders promote for over $700 when you may even discover one accessible. Ray has additionally collaborated with Vosteed Knives on their Vallhund, which we’re very conversant in right here at The Gadgeteer, though nobody reviewed that particular knife. I personally simply reviewed the Vosteed Marten and the Elmax bladed and titanium dealt with Psyop which is a collab with Tuffknives and occurs to be similar to the Andromeda on paper.
The Artisan Cutlery Andromeda is barely totally different, although, and incorporates a extra aggressive profile and a sleeker drop level blade made from M390 metal, which is thought for its wonderful corrosion resistance and edge retention. Due to that, although, it may be a little bit more durable to sharpen however will preserve its edge longer. M390 is usually discovered on higher-end knives.
The Andromeda stands out with the natural traces and easy profile that Laconico knives are identified for, however with just a bit twist. This knife options an inset button lock for easy one-handed deployment utilizing the button or dual-sided thumb studs and easy closing with a light-weight flick of the wrist.
The titanium deal with is the star of the present, although, with a crimson carbon inlay on the face aspect. It’s utterly flush with the deal with, which is completely formed. For a 3.42” blade, the knife is extremely mild at solely 3.35 oz. The pivots and different {hardware} are barely raised however easy, and with jimping on the highest of the blade, it felt very safe in my hand, even with aggressive rope cuts.
The pocket clip is titanium as nicely and has hidden screws which add to the modern look and clear traces.
There are six variations on the Andromeda ranging in worth, so if carbon inlay isn’t your factor, there’s a Micarta-dealt with model that could be a lot cheaper at $128.55 or perhaps a G10 model for $55.99. I additionally admire that they’ve a 15% army low cost and even increased on choose knives.
My solely gripe isn’t directed on the knife however the smooth case. After I opened the tin and pulled it out, the zipper was damaged and utterly fell aside earlier than I even touched it. Since, to me, that doesn’t mirror on the standard of the knife, I didn’t make a giant deal about it however needed to say that in case that’s essential to you. It’s a disgrace as a result of the smooth case is sweet. My different commentary is that after I maintain the knife and go to open it, I discover myself wishing it had a flipper. The form of the knife and simply the place it rests in my hand places my forefinger proper the place a again flipper must be. The dearth of a flipper opening doesn’t take away from the knife in any respect, however it might have made it even higher in my books.
Last ideas
The Artisan Cutlery Andromeda is a wonderful collaboration knife with Ray Laconico and never solely appears to be like good however performs as nicely. I’m a giant fan of prime liner locks and button locks resulting from ease of use and fidget-ability. For some purpose, the Andromeda simply feels prefer it ought to have a flipper, and that might make it completely excellent in my ebook. Because it sits, although, it’s nonetheless a wonderful and really distinguished-looking knife. An ideal gentleman’s folder for on a regular basis carry duties.
What I like concerning the Artisan Cutlery Andromeda knife
- Wonderful fashion and high quality supplies
- Tremendous comfy and simple to open
What must be improved?
The place to purchase: Artisan Cutlery web site
Supply: The pattern for this assessment was offered by Artisan Cutlery. They didn’t have a closing say on the assessment and didn’t preview the assessment earlier than it was revealed.
