Acejet is not an unfamiliar name here on the blog. Last time it happened, it was the Achilles model that was reviewed. I had a couple of objections to it, and they were mainly based on the size and the design of the tip. For some reason I don't know, Acejet has been quite modest when it came to the length of this type of knife. They haven't been that many in number either. First up were the Spinner Bowie and Maximus, closely followed by the aforementioned Achilles.
On the No Spin side, they have always been big with well-known models like Stinger, Excalibur and several variants of Raven, among others. In addition, they have added several variants of Bo-Shuriken to the catalogue
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| Acejet |
But now Acejet has gone big and is also focusing on knives for rotational throwing. It is a significant expansion of the range. We are talking about fifteen new models, which are also available in both Spinner editions and regular versions, and in several different lengths. This gives a total of around fifty new variants.
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| The knives come wrapped in a Bandana as usual. Also included is a certificate of authenticity and a pair of playing cards with the Acejets logo. |
My first encounter with these knives was this one called Merlin Kiridashi.
Acejet manufactures all of its knives in Bohemia, a place not only known for its crystal glass but also for strong traditions in industry and technology. The material used in these knives, like most Acejet products, is a Czech spring steel called 14260. It has proven to be an excellent choice as it lasts very well. Should an accident nevertheless occur, Acejet has excellent guarantees.
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| Acejet Merlin Kiridashi |
In terms of appearance, both the Merlin Kiridashi and its sister model, the Kiridashi, are quite extreme. They have features of both kitchen knives and daggers with long, thin blades.
The Merlin Kiridashi is available in two lengths, of which this is the longer, 14" or 35.5 cm. The thickness is 6 mm, and this gives a total weight of 330 g. It must be admitted that it feels lighter than when you first hold it in your hand. The balance is otherwise neutral.
The distinctive appearance gives me an idea of how it might behave. For example, the thickness together with the really long and narrow tip is an excellent basis for brutal penetration, poor targets!
In addition, I wonder how the special handle works in practice. It has something of a pistol grip character, as it is usually called in folding knife circles. This means that it is curved in relation to the knife's intended centerline. What it can contribute in this context is that it provides an extra "kick" that enhances the rotation when thrown from the handle. The question is how much and how it affects the knife's properties. Another interesting question is whether there is a big difference between the feeling when thrown from the blade and the handle. They look quite different.
I intend to discuss that and much more in an upcoming review!
/ J - agog
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