Since there’s really no defensive carry applications that the Snap-On Rave is designed for, this isn’t a big deal. There’s only one tip-down clip position here. It’s not going to be as good as a clip point for piercing, but it’s going to have a much stronger tip. The drop point design is great for slicing applications, stripping wire, cleaning out gunk, and other general purpose uses. There’s a slight amount of blade play, but it shouldn’t affect function. The stubby nature really helps get some leverage behind it for abusive tasks as well as getting it into some tight areas. You’ll be good to go in areas where blade length restrictions are in place. The blade is less than 2-1/2″ on the Snap-On Rave. It fully slides over on deployment, so there’s little risk of failure. The liner lock is a bit thinner than what we’re used to. I’m not too concerned about considering the corrosion resisting character of this steel blend. Considering we’ve only had the knives about a month, we’re little surprised to be showing bare metal there. It’s not as noticeable on Kenny’s model at this point. The finish has worn out a little already on mine. If you constantly flip your knife open over and over again while talking on the phone or just as a habit, you’ll notice the flipper pretty quickly. It’s a little short and seems to put more pressure on the forefinger than usual. We found the flipper to be tough on our fingers. You’ll need just a slight wrist flick to help the deployment. For a non-bearing system, it does quite well though. There’s no bearing system or spring assist on this knife, so it’s understandably a little tougher to deploy than other knives we’ve reviewed from CRKT. It’s pretty clear that Ken Onion designed the Snap-On Rave with a natural, comfortable working grip in mind. Jimping on the spine is perfectly placed for your thumb to support the cut with a natural feel. It’s a stubbier design that offers a really natural and comfortable three finger grip. We decided that the straight black and black with red ridges are our favorites, but this is simply preference. CRKT and Snap-On do their best to make an attractive design out of the classic black and Snap-On red. The rubber ridges also add to the security of the grip. Again, it’s not as pretty as a titanium or G10 handle, but you’ll have a secure grip. This offers an excellent gripping surface. It’s not enough to turn us off from using the Snap-On Rave, but it bears mentioning.Ī glass filled nylon handle surrounds the liner lock. There is a slight bit of play in the blade. On the other hand, edge retention is not one of its strong suits, so know that you’ll have to sharpen it more often than the 8Cr13MoV that CRKT likes to use. It’s a pretty tough blend, which is great for the shop. This isn’t one of the super steels, but it is known for its corrosion resistance. It starts with 1.4116 blade material that rates 55 – 57 on the HRC hardness scale. So what should we expect from Snap-On’s latest shop knife? Snap-On Rave Materials and Build Quality It does the things that would make your wife cringe if she saw what you did to it. It cleans corrosion away from battery terminals. What’s the difference between an EDC and a shop or tool box knife? Your typical EDC is going to find itself opening boxes, cutting or slicing various light materials throughout the day, and likely having some defensive carry features.
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