Description
This is the lionSteel Roundhead Spear Jack, has Titanium Bolsters, Ebony Wood handles, and Titanium liners.  The blade steel is M390 and finish is Satin.
*Our opinion: Â The pull is a 6. Â The Lion Steel effort on this run as compared to their entire catalog is 8.
Maker : lionSteel
Handles : Ebony Wood
Factory ID : CK0111
Pattern : Spear Jack
Pet Name : Roundhead
Condition : New/Mint
Blade Steel : M390
Steel Hardness : 59-61 HRC
Liners : Titanium
Bolsters : Titanium
Blade Type : Spear
# Blades : 1
# Backsprings : 1
*Pull (1-10) : 6
Closed Length : 3 3/4 inches
Longest Blade : 2 15/16 inches
Longest Sharp : 2 5/8 inches
Overall Length : 6 11/16 inches
Weight : 2.12 ounces
Half Stops : Yes
Factory Box : Yes
Blade Finish : Satin
Country : Italy
*Factory Effort : 8
5 out of 5 Minor flaws but Nice!
Rick Erickson (verified owner) –
I rated this a 5 * because it’s a beautiful knife and for the price I think it’s worth the rating. I do have a few minor flaws in mine. The machining of the Ebony scales isn’t perfect. Catching it in the light you can see tear-out in the wood. You can also feel it with your fingernails. I’m a woodworker so I notice these things. A few more minutes of sanding would have produced a flawless surface. And the second thing is the scales sit a bit proud of the bolsters. The same bit of sanding would have fixed this too. Overall, for the price, this is a great knife and I don’t hesitate recommending it to anyone. And, I love the leather sheath I bought with it. I wish it was about ¼” shorter because it’s the exact length of the knife so it’s hard to get it in and out. But, for the price its’ very nice. I’ll be buying a handful for other knives.
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Barry G. (verified owner) –
Very nice all around. I highly recommend it. I, too am a woodworker but I guess I was luckier as there are no tear outs on mine. I have three of these LionSteel semi-traditional folders (two Jacks and this Roundhead). I think the scales sitting proud, as they do on mine as well, was an intentional production decision because ,even though mine are proud, all three are uniformly so. One of my Jacks has areas of rising grain producing a matte surface on areas of the scales.I wish those areas had a smoother surface but, as I’m not familiar with the growth habits of olive wood other than it being gnarly I’m not sure how much effort would have been needed to compensate. I’ve stained mine (black walnut husks and European buckthorn inner bark applied separately) and that probably visibly accentuates changes in grain direction. I’ve thought about removing the scales (T6 Torx) and refinishing them but am not sure I have the ambition! In summary, my concerns are trivial and I’m very glad I purchased these well-made knives.
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5 out of 5 MY FAVORITE MODERN TRADITIONAL KNIFE
tylerg12 (verified owner) –
Absolutely PERFECT!! The design is sleek & execution is flawless. Fit & finish is wonderful. The walk & talk is exactly what I want from a slipjoint. Good solid pull & a firm snap close. Overall, I am so happy with it. There is NOT one aspect that I would improve on. Really impressive job.
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5 out of 5 Roundhead Ebony Wood
sclauda (verified owner) –
Gorgeous and unbelievable quality, regardless of price!
Love it!
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5 out of 5 Timeless pattern refined
Sheldrake (verified owner) –
The Barlow design is a particular favorite of mine and I’ve been carrying one or another in my pocket for as long as I can remember. The first knife my father gave me as a young boy was a Barlow and it went everywhere with me. The LionSteel Roundhead Spear Jack, however, has raised the bar with respect to the aesthetics and quality of components. It combines high-end blade steel with beautifully melted edges on the titanium components, all executed with clean lines and outstanding fit and finish to provide a simple but elegant rendition of this classic pattern.
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5 out of 5 Ebony Roundhead
Greasepiggy (verified owner) –
Love this knife! Have a Shuffler too but I think I like the roundhead more.
Perfect size/weight for the pocket.
A+++++
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