Meyerco Persian

I have ordered my Persian out of curiosity to see if the blade shape had any value for me. However, this knife was not a keeper. The grip was simply too short for my taste and the fit of the knife in the thin kydex sheath a bit too tight, as I really had to rock it back and forth to get it out. The belt clip can be remounted for left handed use. The workmanship of the (relatively thick and heavy) Persian is, however, absolutely first rate. The fitting of the G10 scales to the “frame” is a dream. You cannot do better on a custom knife ! The back edge is not sharp, this hideout blade probably works best in a reverse grip.

  

Boker Plus TUF

Overall length: 22,0 cm
Blade length: 11,5 cm
Weight: 134 g
Blade thickness: 3,1 mm
Blade material: 440C
Handle material: Cocobolo

I have my TUF for a few months now and use it mainly for day hikes or in the kitchen. In a pinch, it should also make a decent defensive knife though it is on the slippery side for that purpose. It reminds me a bit of the Spyderco Temperance 1st generation I once owned.

Overall, the workmanship is OK, but not first rate. The wood grips could be much better fitted to the tang and the polishing of the steel is only half heartedly done. The TUF is not an expensive knife, so one can live with imperfections.

It is lightweight and carries well inside the waistband due to the rounded off grip end that does not poke in your sides. I bought mine slightly used and it came with an extremely well done simple kydex sheath. I highly recommend that you have such a sheath made for yours as the leather affair that comes with the TUF is not satisfactory.

The biggest advantage of the TUF is that it does not scream “fighting knife” when you pull it out. Social acceptance is relatively high. If your local laws do not keep you from carrying a fixed blade concealed, this one might be for you.

 

Casio Duro MDV-106 Quartz Diving Watch

Some months ago, Casio has entered the market with a new diver style wristwatch, the MDV 106 from the Duro series. 200m water resistance, a screwed crown and case back, with a turning bezel for elapsed time measurements, are the typical features of these watches. The Casio delivers in all aspects. The bezel is 44mm wide. It is very tightly fitted and rotates with 120 clicks, feeling solid and accurate. Really remarkable in this price range. The black face of my version has a metallic sheen to it that is quite attractive. I opted for the rubber strap version that wears nicely over extended periods of time. A metal bracelet version of the MDV 106 is available, but I wanted to save the weight. 87 grams for the complete watch are quite comfortable. The mineral crystal is flat as opposed to the domed one of the discontinued MDV 102. The lume quality is also above average. It is not in the Seiko range, but some steps above the usual wanting Casio quality. My second hand tip is hitting right on the corresponding indices. Overall, I recommend this watch highly. I currently wear it every day and cannot find anything real to criticize on it. Here is a short video impression.