Looks like it holds the blade at a straight blade angle. Agressive?
1608688
As I said in my review, it takes a delicate touch. If that's 'aggressive', then yes.
1608689
This is not an aggressive shave at all. In fact the reason it's such a quick shave is because the bar gives you a great angle.
1608690
I would call it somewhere around a medium aggressiveness. It's definitely not mild, but it's not overly aggressive either.
1457143
Bob's answer is the first line of defense. I've also experienced that with the blade height adjustment, especially if you rip a lot of mdf. If it's that way out of the box, I'd ask "Is it sticky when the fence is removed?" If not, I'd adjust the back setscrew on the fence rails as one rail is probably fighting the other. Mine is as smooth as glass, so it's not systemic.
774402
Yes it is, but it is stiff when you get it. Just work it out as often as you can. It's a nice knife.
1404624
The tips are. The blade part is thick and not sharp. I would still be careful with it.
1886470
I think so. Ive never had an issue with that but I know kydex is very finicky when it comes to removing a blade at the proper angle.
2244095
Just push the piece of metal acting as a lock toward the side with the clip and the blade should again move freely. It protrudes slightly above the frame of the knife and is also textured, so it's pretty easy to get traction on. Pretty standard these days, after a while it'll be entirely 2nd nature opening & closing it with one hand without even thinking about it.
321213
It's incredibly solid. The blade will not be deployed unless The thumb hole or release is deployed. The lock up is one of the strongest lock ups of the blades I own. I would definitely suggest this blade for any blade lover.
1845155
It's slightly curved, but the blade is short. It is like almost every cutter I've ever seen. Ken
352476
There is a small white plastic piece that covers the edge of the blade. It pushes out to expose the blade...its a safety feature.
761509
The blade is not sharp, except for the tip. If anything, the look of the sword would be intimidating enough. That being said, it's still heavy and blunt, so hitting an invader with it could do something. However, it IS a beautiful work of art and shouldn't be used in that way.
381749
you push the thumb stud and it flys open since its an assited opener. its light weight u will not notice it. self defense ? is debatable. if u had to yeah. ideally i say no since it had a thin weak liner and has closed on me. there is info on internet about it. many people have no issues. its a good edc blade but thats it
1845154
It's slightly curved, but the blade is short. It is like almost every cutter I've ever seen.Ken
509922
Its not sharpened to a fine point. It is "blunt". It is pointed enough to cause pain but not be looked a as a weapon.
54315
The blade tilts to the left--away from the fence. It is supposed to handle 3/4 dado--I think that I have done it.
1725946
the blade is positioned to cut edges and not to cut horizontally so can't be used as a weed wacker a bit too dangerous if you try.
876211
It should be fine really. It will eventually see issue. Most likely the blade.
561116
It is a trainer. No edge to the blade, but plenty tough enough to take what you will give it. You should be careful not to injure anyone.