FREE GUN FRIDAY: ENTER FOR A CHANCE TO WIN Smith & Wesson M&P M2.0. Caldwell Target, Steiner Optics Micro Pistol Seek, and a Viktos Gift Card! The Sumo from Jake Hoback Knives, I will be honest with you, is more geared towards high-end knife users. This is not the knife that you would buy as your first knife, or to use on the job. Having used Hoback knives for many years, I can assure you that it will withstand any kind of abuse. RELATED STORY: The Magpul RIGGER EDC Flipper – Well-Rounded Utility Review Jake Hoback Knives Sumo Jake Hoback knives is well-known for its unique and collectible designs that combine high-end hard-use materials with creative designs. The Sumo is no exception. The Sumo’s milled titanium frame has an ergonomic design and beautiful chamfering around the extremities to ensure a comfortable fit. A form following pocket runs along the frame’s sides, adding to its aesthetics. Milled pockets within the frame slabs also help to reduce weight. The blade measures 3.25 inches and is made of CPM-20CV stainless, which is a super-premium alloy steel that is known for its outstanding wear resistance and corrosion resistance. It also has good wear and corrosion resistance and good toughness. This is not the case with other steels that are high in corrosion and wear resistance. CPM-20CV is not easy to sharpen but it has excellent edge retention and won’t require much maintenance. The Sumo has a reverse tanto blade profile and a flat grind. This gives it a sharp edge. The tip is adorned with an aggressive swedge, which enhances its penetration. A fuller, which measures approximately three-quarters of the length of the blade, is located just forward of the ricasso. The Sumo button lock is the first to be made by Jake Hoback Knives. It provides a solid lockup. The blade locks smoothly at its full length of 7.25 inches with pivot thrust bearings. Nearly all hardware on the Sumo are made of anodized Titanium and available in different colors. I was sent the blue anodized finish for testing. The hardware includes a 3D organic backspacer that has jimping along its spine, a geometric thumbstud, pivot covers with a beehive-patterned presentation side, and a 3D milled pocketclip. The Sumo is held securely in the pocket by the pocket clip. It also rides high to allow for easy drawing. The multiple opening options of the Sumo are perhaps the best thing about the Sumo. They were all designed. The thumb stud is the first, and it is quite standard. However, the geometric thumbstud is not typical. Next, a hidden flipper is next. It’s not easy to get inertia using it, but a slight flick of your wrist will help it along. The button lock can be depressed to allow the blade to glide freely from its resting spot and snap open. The fuller’s defined shape allows you to flick the blade open with your middle finger or roll it open with your thumb. The thumb stud’s geometric shape is almost identical to the Wave Feature on Emerson knives. You can force it to catch your pant pocket during a draw, and it will open once it clears the pocket. Finally, I can open it in forward or reverse grips with inertial opening. Although it takes practice, it is very functional. There are eight ways to bring the blade to bear. Performance While the Sumo is an impressive work of art, it’s also a very practical tool, designed for everyday use. It is a very expensive knife, so I didn’t do any of my hard use tests. I decided to limit my daily EDC-type tasks to this knife. This knife is not one you would take to the construction site, as I said earlier. You could use it for any task, but you wouldn’t. I pulled out a half-inch climbing rope that I use for such tests. I was able easily to cut a number of small pieces from the rope without resistance. I then used the leather stock that I had left over from an old project to continue my work. The Sumo cut thin strips straight and clean. There was no snagging, tearing or any other kind. Next, we will have to cut a heavy-duty zip tie. The Sumo was able to cut this very strong, thick plastic tie in no time. After I was done, I checked the edge to make sure there was no deformation or dulling. The edge was sharper than when I took it out of its box. The heavy-duty nylon military gun belt is another test I love. Due to the fibrous nature the weave, they can be difficult to cut cleanly. The Sumo slid through without any problems. This was the easiest test I’ve ever seen. Final Edge Test and Observation I then cut some corrugated cardboard to do one final test, and then checked the edge retention. The Sumo quickly finished the cardboard and was ready to go. To finish, I took a page out of a phonebook and cut it into pieces. It didn’t catch on or tear. The Sumo was sharp and not dulled by rolling or edge deformation. The shape of the clip was something I noticed during use. It is beautiful and holds the item in place very well, but it was uncomfortable. There were no problems with moderate EDC use. The clip’s upswept design meant that it bit into my hand when I was working on more difficult subjects. It was only noticeable when I was really bearing down, and it wasn’t noticeable in normal daily use. Straight to the point, I have used Jake Hoback Knives for many years and am a huge fan. It is evident that he is a master of steel. He is a mad genius when it comes to metallurgy. This, combined with his extraordinary talent for design and innovation makes his knives the stuff to be admired by serious knife collectors as well as users. The Sumo is more collector-friendly than it looks, despite the high price. However, the quality of the materials makes it worth the investment. Even if you’re a casual knife user you may have thought about a higher-end knife. The Sumo is a great place for beginners, thanks to its super-premium stainless steel and almost entirely titanium construction. It is the perfect nexus of form and function, and it does both well. For more information, please visit JakeHobackKnives.com. Jake Hoback Knives Sumo Specs Blade Material – CPM-20CV Stainless steel
Blade Length: 3.25 Inches
Closed Length: 4 Inches
Overall Length: 7.325 inches
Blade Thickness: 0.15625 inches
Blade Finish: Silver Beadblast
Material to Handle: Milled Titanium
4.44 oz
Handle Thickness: 0.560 inches
Thumb Studs/Pocket Clip/Backspacer/Pivot: Titanium (available in different colors)
MSRP: $550.00 Additional Features: Pivot Thrust bearingsHardened Stainless steel Button LockEngineered internal lightening pockets3D Organic Titanium BackspacerTitanium thumb Studs and PivotFlipper3D Titanium pocket clip Stay in the loop with the Personal Defense World newsletter Sign up today! Sign up for our newsletter I have read and understood the Terms of Use, Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy and I hereby accept them. Athlon may collect, store, process, and transfer my Personal Data and Non-Personal Data for the purpose of signing me up for the email newsletter. Up Next The Bond Arms Stinger has a more concealable, lighter, slimmer frame. The Emerson Knives June bug allows for carry in even strict jurisdictions. Maybe it’s the nostalgic appeal of carrying a pistol with such an interesting history. It could be that they are easy to conceal and carry. The Bond […] is the best option if you are looking for a way to conceal the issue.
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