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The Tourist · March 17th, 2005, 12:43 AM

I brought this BTTT to report my first weeks with the Dalton.

So far, three sharpenings. Not because it needed them, but if I'm going to sell the little darlings, I want to know how they hold up, cut, re-sharpen, wear in the pocket, appeal to the public, etc.

The public thinks they're cute...and pricey. I agree. But they are a strong knife with incredible blade/spring speed and above average fit and finish.

As I said, mine came sharp, and had a fairly good blade grind. My first sharpening and polish did reveal a slight uneven grind on the left side near the point. I'm disappointed when I find these, but I guarantee that +75% of new knives have spots like this somewhere. Sometimes, even small chips.

It was an easy fix.

As with all stilettos, its prime function is to pierce. As such, the tip must be sharp, but more like a needle, and thicker to avoid breakage.

Truth be told, most stilettos spend their entire lives cutting the same stuff you cut, that is, string, tape and UPS boxes.

The Dalton is +22 degrees, and needed that third sharpening and polish. It is 'very sharp,' and you can discern that hinkie feeling when you check the edge. The cosmetic aspect is quite good, the bevel does not have the blotchy look of a recent polish, it's just a smooth expanse, like a chrome bumper.

Would it be my only knife for a midnight stroll through a disserted parking ramp? Well, it could be a boot knife back-up to my main Strider.

It could a singular knife if I was packing my Glock 27.

I would carry it for chores.

Because of its size, it would make a better first strike knife for Betty. She could hide it better than larger options. If it came to a contact-type show-down, she'd be inside the perp's grasp, anyway. It would fit her hand better.

As for beauty, an intangible quality, well let's just say that a stiletto beats anything for style and grace. It snaps when it opens, it gleams, there's an unspoken facet that says, "My owner has a delightfully evil side." It's as much a 'jackknife' as a Mustang Cobra is 'basic transportation.'

Give me two more polishes and another month. The cost will fade.

It will be a part of my life then, and closer to 'spooky.'

edit: It just easily shaved hair from my left arm. I felt nothing.

March 17th, 2005, 12:43 AM	#8
The Tourist Former Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 693	Additional report I brought this BTTT to report my first weeks with the Dalton. So far, three sharpenings. Not because it needed them, but if I'm going to sell the little darlings, I want to know how they hold up, cut, re-sharpen, wear in the pocket, appeal to the public, etc. The public thinks they're cute...and pricey. I agree. But they are a strong knife with incredible blade/spring speed and above average fit and finish. As I said, mine came sharp, and had a fairly good blade grind. My first sharpening and polish did reveal a slight uneven grind on the left side near the point. I'm disappointed when I find these, but I guarantee that +75% of new knives have spots like this somewhere. Sometimes, even small chips. It was an easy fix. As with all stilettos, its prime function is to pierce. As such, the tip must be sharp, but more like a needle, and thicker to avoid breakage. Truth be told, most stilettos spend their entire lives cutting the same stuff you cut, that is, string, tape and UPS boxes. The Dalton is +22 degrees, and needed that third sharpening and polish. It is 'very sharp,' and you can discern that hinkie feeling when you check the edge. The cosmetic aspect is quite good, the bevel does not have the blotchy look of a recent polish, it's just a smooth expanse, like a chrome bumper. Would it be my only knife for a midnight stroll through a disserted parking ramp? Well, it could be a boot knife back-up to my main Strider. It could a singular knife if I was packing my Glock 27. I would carry it for chores. Because of its size, it would make a better first strike knife for Betty. She could hide it better than larger options. If it came to a contact-type show-down, she'd be inside the perp's grasp, anyway. It would fit her hand better. As for beauty, an intangible quality, well let's just say that a stiletto beats anything for style and grace. It snaps when it opens, it gleams, there's an unspoken facet that says, "My owner has a delightfully evil side." It's as much a 'jackknife' as a Mustang Cobra is 'basic transportation.' Give me two more polishes and another month. The cost will fade. It will be a part of my life then, and closer to 'spooky.' edit: It just easily shaved hair from my left arm. I felt nothing.