Sencut ArcBlast Review
With the prices of so many things going up, the amount of money in your wallet goes down. But if you are looking for a good quality knife that won’t take a massive hit on your wallet, then the Sencut ArcBlast would be a fantastic knife for you. Let’s check out all of the things that this great knife features and how it’s a great bang for your buck.
The Handle:
The ArcBlast features an aluminum handle with a smooth finish. I normally like to have gripping on the handle. So when I took the knife out of the package and noticed that the handle was smooth, my first thought was “oh I’m not going to like this”. But I actually really like it. I feel like I can get a solid grip on it. One that doesn’t allow the knife to slip in my hand. The handle also has a great shape that fits really comfortably in my hand. Because of the smooth aluminum handle, the knife slides out of the pocket very easily. But not easy enough to fall out, due to the great pocket clip that comes on it. It will stay where you want it!
Opening:
I’ve used a lot of different pocket knives over the years. Normally thumb studs aren’t my favorite style for opening, but I know it’s good to have different options for opening the knife. But on this knife in particular, I like how quickly the thumb stud deploys the blade. I find myself using the thumb studs more than the flipper. Although the flipper gives it a real quick opening and works fantastically. One thing that definitely helps with this quick opening is that it uses bearings at the pivot point. This gives it a quick and smooth opening.
The Blade:
The Sencut ArcBlast features a 2.98” drop point blade made from 9Cr18MoV. This is a great steel for this price, and it’s widely used in lots of other knife brands knives. I have been using this blade for a few months now and working in an industrial environment. I use it a lot to cut open boxes, plastic wraps, and various other items. So far… I haven’t needed to sharpen it, but 9Cr18MoV does sharpen very easily. Another reason why 9Cr18MoV is an awesome steel, is that it is corrosion resistant. This is a great material for harsh environments where liquids and other corrosive materials may be present. So you will not have to worry about wrecking your knife.
The Lock:
I have come across quite a few different button locks on different knife brands, but this is definitely one of the best in my opinion. The ArcBlast uses a standard button lock. This lock is used a lot in the Sencut, Civivi and WE Knives line of knives. They really have designed a fantastic lock, which is probably the reason they use it so much. The lock is great because it is easy to unlock, but not easy enough that it will unlock when you don’t want it to. This is due to the button being flush with the handle. So when you grip the handle, you don’t run the risk of accidentally pushing the button and unlocking it.
I have had a couple of Civivi knives, but I haven’t had a Sencut knife before. I definitely like this knife for many reasons. It’s a very sturdy knife with a smooth and comfortable grip. It also has a great 9Cr18MoV blade that has stayed sharp through lots of use. If you are wanting a great quality pocket knife that will not cost an arm and a leg, you should definitely check out the Sencut ArcBlast.
Firearms Insider Reviews - Key Points
Claim to Fame:
Smaller inexpensive quality folding knife
Target Market:
Anyone who doesn’t want to spend a fortune on an everyday carry pocket knife
Features, Benefits, and Specifications of this product:
Overall Length: 7.07" / 179.5mm
Width: 1.3" / 33.1mm
Overall Height (Include Clip): 0.66" / 16.8mm
Blade Length: 2.98" / 75.7mm
Closed Length: 4.09" / 103.8mm
Blade Thickness: 0.1" / 2.6mm
Handle Thickness: 0.46" / 11.6mm
Weight: 2.96oz / 83.9g
Blade Material: 9Cr18MoV
Blade Hardness: 58-60HRC
Blade Grind: Hollow
Blade Finish: Black
Blade Type: Drop Point
Handle Material: Aluminum
Handle Color/Finish: Black
Pocket Clip: Tip-Up, L/R
Clip Material: Stainless Steel
Pivot Assembly: Caged Ceramic Ball Bearing
Manual Opener: Thumb Stud and flipper
Locking Mechanism: Button Lock
What other aesthetic options or finishes are available?
There are 4 different color options for this knife, but the materials are all the same. For the black blade you can get a black or red handle. And for the satin finish, you can get a black and blue handle.
What others are saying?:
5 out of 5 stars from Benjamin B. at Sencut.com
A Really Good Knife
I love the simplicity of the button lock. Also I think that the knife looks great and works like it should. Seems like it is very well made and I carry it all the time. I recently purchased another one to use at work. I plan on using my all black one at work because I work in a dirty environment, and the one with the red handle I will use as my e.d.c. when I am not at work.
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Price point:
MSRP = $55.00
Retail = $46.75 on Amazon
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Our Rating:
Pros:
It’s a fantastic knife for the price
Comes with tons of goodies and a case
It’s a very well made knife that holds an edge for quite some time.
Cons:
I did accidentally bend the pocket clip when I sat down in a chair, but I was able to bend it back into place very easily.
A good amount of the anodizing around the top of the knife (opposite end from the clip) came off within 2-3 months. But that doesn’t affect the functionality of the knife at all.
