Description
This is the Lion Steel TM1, has Monolithic Carbon Fiber handles and the steel is Sleipner. The blade finish is Satin.
*Our opinion: The Lion Steel effort on this knife as compared to their entire catalog is 9.
Maker: Lion Steel
Model: TM1
Handles: Monolithic Carbon Fiber
Maker ID: TM1-CS
Condition: Mint
Lock Type: Lockback
Blade Steel: Sleipner
Hardness: 60-61HRC
Blade Thickness: 180/1000
Closed Length: 4 9/16 inches
Blade Length: 3 3/8 inches
Edge Length: 3 3/16 inches
Overall Length: 8 1/16 inches
Clip: Tip up, Reversible
Weight: 5.03 oz
Factory Box: Yes
Blade Finish: Satin
Maker Effort: 9
Country: Italy
Notes: Following the previous SOLID® SR1 and TiSpine models, both frame lock folding knives, we decided to launch a SOLID® knife with lockback. The task was a challenge, considering our decision to use Micarta and carbon fibre for the monolithic onepiece construction of the handle using four-centreline machining stations. The blade is available either satin finished or black. The clip can be fitted on either side of the handle, making this knife totally ambidextrous. The double spring lock back mechanism ensures greater flexibility in the mechanism and improved durability of the locking system. TM1 is fitted with a glass breaker and a tungsten carbide point. To enhance the knife mechanism, it has been supplemented with the IKBS system which envisages ball bearings to facilitate the blade sliding motion. Design by Molletta.
5 out of 5 Nice Knife!
key (verified owner) –
I’ve been carrying a Lion Steel sheepsfoot Jack as my EDC over a year now and have been so impressed with it I wanted to check out a different style of build from the company. The TM1 is unique and wonderful. The monolithic build with carbon makes what is a relatively large knife light and comfortable to wield. Craftsmanship is A+. Great pricing and quick shipping from Mike as usual. Don’t pass this one up!
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5 out of 5 TM1-CS
Davidaaronbaker (verified owner) –
The finest knife I’ve ever owned. The knife is not cheap but you get what you pay for. This is my second one. My girlfriend loved the knife so much I gave her mine, and bought another one. Something to pay attention to is the clip. I snagged mine one time and it lost its spring. It easily came out of my pocket a couple times, so I removed the clip and bent it back into shape so it’s good as new. Don’t want to lose a $320 knife for sure.
The fit and finish are perfect, as is the size and balance. I love the simple locking mechanism. I thought it may be a bit too large for my taste to carry every day, but immediately it felt right. It’s the perfect size EDC for me. It’s so solid too, and the bearing that the blade pivots on is smooth. Needs to be cleaned and lubed every once in a while, but that’s fun too. Just a perfect knife.
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