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the swamp fox
06-14-2009, 01:40 AM
Canyou folks giveme your enlightened opinion(s) on the Dalton M9 S/A OTF? I know it's a big SOB, but I'mthinking of buying one to carry every day.
The Swamp Fox:demented:
Norcalflat
06-14-2009, 02:18 AM
Bad idea. I wouldnt even consider it unless you plan on carrying it in a sheath or pouch. If it fires in your pocket on accident it will cut your leg off, theyre big and have a helluva spring in them. There are several more practical knives to carry. Might be difficult to find one too.
the swamp fox
06-14-2009, 02:24 AM
Thanks for the reply.I have bead on a used one.......I just can't decide. I've even been doing comparisons with the Makora II, but hear bad things about these MTs.
The Swamp Fox
Big SA OTFs don't make the best EDC knives. Or any SA OTF for that matter.
Just my opinion...
Big SA OTFs don't make the best EDC knives. Or any SA OTF for that matter.
Just my opinion...
+1 Could not agree more on that quote!:devilzeek
*THE PUNISHER*
06-14-2009, 12:06 PM
Bad idea. I wouldnt even consider it unless you plan on carrying it in a sheath or pouch. If it fires in your pocket on accident it will cut your leg off, theyre big and have a helluva spring in them. There are several more practical knives to carry. Might be difficult to find one too.
He's is right the daltons are freaking powerful to snap,i had a kilroy was afraid to pack it in a pocket,i say buy it......
Norcalflat
06-15-2009, 12:36 AM
I had an M9, cool ass knife but I wouldnt carry it unless I planned on fighting a horde of ninjas riding dragons. Of all the knives I had, the M9 was the only one to make me a bit nervous when handling it. I always made a conscious effort to recognize which end the blade came out before pulling it out of the net. If you want to scare the living shit out of everyone around when you fire it, it will deliver. A Makora II would be better/safer, but in my opinion an Ultratech would be the best if you wanted an OTF user. You could also just grab the M9 for at home swordplay, and a nice UDT or similar side opener for daily use, they would hold up better than any OTF :madaddy:
steelfix
06-15-2009, 04:53 AM
I had an M9, cool ass knife but I wouldnt carry it unless I planned on fighting a horde of ninjas riding dragons. Of all the knives I had, the M9 was the only one to make me a bit nervous when handling it. I always made a conscious effort to recognize which end the blade came out before pulling it out of the net. If you want to scare the living shit out of everyone around when you fire it, it will deliver. A Makora II would be better/safer, but in my opinion an Ultratech would be the best if you wanted an OTF user. You could also just grab the M9 for at home swordplay, and a nice UDT or similar side opener for daily use, they would hold up better than any OTF :madaddy:
Norcalflat...I am sooo mesmerized by the titty action in your sig. All i see when reading your posts is tits ,stroking actions and fluids running - I have the rare urge to wash dishes and scrub steak knives in a similar fashion. Thanx for that Norc.
the swamp fox
06-15-2009, 07:59 AM
I had an M9, cool ass knife but I wouldnt carry it unless I planned on fighting a horde of ninjas riding dragons. Of all the knives I had, the M9 was the only one to make me a bit nervous when handling it. I always made a conscious effort to recognize which end the blade came out before pulling it out of the net. If you want to scare the living shit out of everyone around when you fire it, it will deliver. A Makora II would be better/safer, but in my opinion an Ultratech would be the best if you wanted an OTF user. You could also just grab the M9 for at home swordplay, and a nice UDT or similar side opener for daily use, they would hold up better than any OTF :madaddy:
Thanks for your input! I bought the M9, but I'm still leaning towards a Makora II when the funds replenish. Are there any quality concerns you know of on the Makora II?
The SwampFox:demented:
Norcalflat
06-15-2009, 01:06 PM
Norcalflat...I am sooo mesmerized by the titty action in your sig. All i see when reading your posts is tits ,stroking actions and fluids running - I have the rare urge to wash dishes and scrub steak knives in a similar fashion. Thanx for that Norc.
:devil1:
Thanks for your input! I bought the M9, but I'm still leaning towards a Makora II when the funds replenish. Are there any quality concerns you know of on the Makora II?
The SwampFox:demented:
I have only heard of one quality problem, and it was only on one knife. The carbon inserts had gaps in them. Many of the Makora IIs, even mine, were hard as hell to fire, very strong springs and tight tolerances, but it broke in and got easier after a while. I have heard the newer ones with the holes down the center of the blade are easier to fire.
purpledc
06-15-2009, 09:38 PM
yeah i had that crappy makora II. Cracks in the carbon fiber and some weird adhesive that according to microtech they dont use oozing out of the handle. That was the only one i ever heard of with a problem. I have one of the newer ones with the satin black blades and blue hardware and love it. Great knives even if they serve no other purpose but to have a ridiculously long auto.
Canyou folks giveme your enlightened opinion(s) on the Dalton M9 S/A OTF? I know it's a big SOB, but I'mthinking of buying one to carry every day.
The Swamp Fox:demented:
Damn...did some research on that M9 and now I want one!!! Anyone know where I can find one at a fair price. EDC or not I like that fact that it kicks like a 45 Cal. which btw I fired at age 8 and ended up on my arse while my Grandfather and Uncle LTFAO while eating chicken gizzards in the middle of bum fuck Upstate NY. Man...what a GREAT memory!!!! Someone point me in the right direction and I don't mean to the Psych. Ward at our local VA:cheesydevil:
*THE PUNISHER*
06-15-2009, 09:51 PM
What blade did you get on the m9...........
What blade did you get on the m9...........
Great question...can you post some pics of that BEAST!!!???:devilinheaven:
steelfix
06-17-2009, 08:37 PM
Here's a couple of different M9 OTF Daltons
Norcalflat
06-17-2009, 09:32 PM
The one I had was one of the clip point protos, if you do get one be careful how you hold it when firing it, the slide on the bottom can pinch the $#!T outta you :cheesydevil:
AMERICAN
06-17-2009, 10:08 PM
Picture taken from rayjays site....
*THE PUNISHER*
06-17-2009, 10:11 PM
Hell yea that is a knife,love my daltons.never any blade play lock up like a sebb.congrats
the swamp fox
06-17-2009, 11:42 PM
Picture taken from rayjays site....
The top picture isidentical to the one I got.........
The Swamp Fox:demented:
Norcalflat
06-19-2009, 12:24 AM
The top picture isidentical to the one I got.........
The Swamp Fox:demented:
Did yours come in a Bill's custom case? :devil1:
the swamp fox
06-19-2009, 07:21 AM
Did yours come in a Bill's custom case? :devil1:
No, I bought it second-hand. The knife was all I got.
The Swamp Fox:demented:
Norcalflat
06-20-2009, 12:26 AM
Right on, was thinking it might of been the same one, anyone know how many of the protos were made?
Could still be the same one, someone might have a extra nice zipper case laying around now :devil1:
Right on, was thinking it might of been the same one, anyone know how many of the protos were made?
Could still be the same one, someone might have a extra nice zipper case laying around now :devil1:
Good question Bro...I'm curious as to how many were produced too???:twister:
JIMMY_MAC
06-20-2009, 01:37 PM
There were no production numbers kept for the M9, and most Dalton peices dated before 2000-2001. Below is a link to the current production numbers for most Dalton's since Dalton started posting numbers.
The M9 is a beast to say the least. Fires like a rocket, and sharp as hell to boot. The Tanto M9 is without a doubt one of the more rare variants, along with the SOF variant, of which only 10 were made. Not sure how we found this out, it's been a while and my memory is fading......
Here's the link to the production numbers:
http://www.daltonforums.com/showthread.php?t=63
Jimbo
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