Nightshade® TS - Shilin Cutter - Liner Lock Knife (3.26" Nitro-V Blade & Micarta Handle) - NSTS32NPMN
Specifications
Model Number: A0111
Overall Length: 7.48" | 190.00 mm
Blade Length: 3.26" | 82.70 mm
Blade Width: 1.21" | 30.70 mm
Blade Thickness: 0.118" | 3.00 mm
Blade Material: Nitro-V
Grind: Flat
Blade Style: Shilin Cutter
Finish: Black Stonewash
Hardness: HRC 60±2
Handle Length: 4.22" | 107.30 mm
Handle Width: 0.89" | 22.60 mm
Handle Thickness: 0.53" | 13.58 mm
Handle Material: Micarta
Color: Green
Weight: 3.39 oz | 96.10 g
Opener: Thumb Stud
Lock Type: Liner Lock
Pivot Assembly: Caged Ceramic Ball Bearing
Pocket Clip: Non-reversible | Stainless Steel
Carry Position: Tip-up
Knife Type: Manual Folding
Frame/Liner: Stainless Steel
Pivot Collar Material: Brass
Designer: Yue
THE BLADE
Tall, full-flat grounded leaf-shaped blade, it’s Made for Slicing.
Pointy negative angled tip. Great for Push & Draw Cut.
Big, fat, curved belly and thin behind-edge thickness. EDC Chores, checked! Food Prep, checked!
Nitro-V steel. Well-test Mid-tier steel. Balanced performance, good toughness and edge retention.
THE HANDLE
3D-Contoured ergo handle. Excellent ergonomics.
When thicker means better. compact length, full grip feel.
Micarta handles are generally comfortable to hold and provide a secure grip during use while G10 handles are resistant to wear and tear, making them long-lasting and capable of withstanding heavy use.
THE CONSTRUCTION
Thicker liner. Strength meets durability.
Skeletonized milling. The extra step for easy everyday carry.
See-through sandwich construction with dual rear spacers. more stability & less complexity.
THE ACTION
Cage ceramic ball bearings for drop-shut smoothness.
Fine-tuned detent for snappy action.
Non-Slippery milling on the lock release bar. Extra room for the lock release area. Big love for big hands.
THE DETAILS
Crowned spine. Eye-pleasing classy design.
Non-rotating pivot screw set. Maintenance made easy.
Purposefully placed jimpings on the spine, all for confident and secured control over the knife.
Customer Reviews
A few hairs thicker, and some more weight would make this perfect. Trying to bushwhack with it and it just doesn't have a enough heft to get a good chop or clean slice
I have been wanting to get one of these for a while, but the initial versions didn't have a thumb stud, which works best with my hand. I really wanted the one with the brass or copper accents, but this one had the combination I like at the price I wanted. The micarta handle is my goto for a nicer feeling EDC; I use my G10 and metal handles for more rugged tasks, typically. The thumbstud allows the action on this to be smooth and snappy. The bearing at the pivot is really good. I also don't need fancy steels that steal your cash just to have a name. I prefer a price-ratio that meets my demands, and this Nitro-V does. It's also really sharp out of the box. I have always loved the Shilin cutter, and this is a nice homage to the design, with the bamboo leaf blade shape, and the curved handle that fits your hand great. I own a good collection of knives, and this is one of my favorites.
There is no way to understand the attraction to this knife until you try one. I looked past the Nightshade for a very long time because I just did not get it. After so many positive reviews I decided to give one a try. This purchase makes nine of them in my collection. Out of around 150 great EDC knives I own I just keep coming back to one of my Nightshades. If you have not tried one yet I strongly recommend it.
Good ergonomics, I’ve got big hands and it somehow feels right. I like the blade shape quite a bit more than I thought I would. Fit and finish is always good with Vosteed. Very clean right out of the box.
This knife was far better than I thought it was going to be! The feel of the handle and the weight in my hand is a work or art!! The curve of the blade is a perfect complement to it size! Will definitely be buying more