Argali Serac Magnacut Review

[Team4LongGun]

Argali sent me the Serac Magnacut for review. Detailed info, and purchase can be found here.

My initial impression:

High hopes for this blade-at 2 ounces flat, and a great feel in the hand, I look forward to putting it to work on a spring bear.



While “feeling sharp” can be subjective, it has a nice edge and I don’t feel the need to strop or touch it before use.

At first it felt small in my hand, compared to other field knives I’m used to. After a few minutes, I’m liking the size, fit, and feel.





Here it is next to a MKC skinner and Benchmade steep country for reference.




At $237, it comes in under it's competitions' price point, and may fit a perfect niche of smaller, lighter and better priced. Spring bear opens in about 3 weeks where I hope to get this bloody, and find out how it performs.

Any questions-let me know.

Dave






@robby denning
@Brad@Argali

 

[Turkeygetpwnd38]

Have any pictures with the sheath? Did they change it from the original one?
I like the looks of it but so many knives are made now with similar materials/price/style that a lot of times I'll make a decision based on the sheath and mounting options.

 

[Team4LongGun]

Have any pictures with the sheath? Did they change it from the original one?
I like the looks of it but so many knives are made now with similar materials/price/style that a lot of times I'll make a decision based on the sheath and mounting options.

Here are a few of the sheath.

 

[Team4LongGun]

Update:

I was not able to get this bloody on a spring bear, and will be pushing back my review until Deer/elk season which is just a few months away.

I can say the feel and balance is great, and 2 ounces!

 

[RWT]

Magnacut is the way to go curious if it scratches at all. I ask as my Hogue show no signed of wear and I have abused it for a year. The Rat 2 shows every little scratch on the blade

 

[robby denning]

Update:

I was not able to get this bloody on a spring bear, and will be pushing back my review until Deer/elk season which is just a few months away.

I can say the feel and balance is great, and 2 ounces!

we're here when you get it bloody!

 

[OFam02Ex]

Have been looking to get one, can wait to see how it does.


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[robby denning]

Any action @Team4LongGun ?

 

[Team4LongGun]

Yes-

I was able to get this knife some work on a deer during archery season a few weeks back. Not many photos-the flies were insane! I’ve battled the yellow jackets, but this was a Herculean efforts by the flies!


It performed very well and I was impressed overall with it. Blade angle, sharpness and edge retention are excellent.
With so many knives on the market-which is a good thing, where does it shine? For me, they went ahead and made a better mouse trap.
The weight reduction is where it's at. I can confidently leave the MKC or benchmade at home and save several ounces.

Bear in mind, I am a fixed blade guy through and through. I tried the replaceable blade knives and won't be going back due to their limitations. For me, having a blade come off and disappear in the cavity of an elk that is already on a steep slope with blood everywhere is not my idea of fun. Add in that you cannot tweak the blade even a little on cartilage of a joint and I'm out.

Back to fixed blades...Argali didn't just enter the space and compete, they took a tool and made it just as good. Add in the fact they come in at a better price point, win win.

 

[robby denning]

Yes-

I was able to get this knife some work on a deer during archery season a few weeks back. Not many photos-the flies were insane! I’ve battled the yellow jackets, but this was a Herculean efforts by the flies!
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It performed very well and I was impressed overall with it. Blade angle, sharpness and edge retention are excellent.
With so many knives on the market-which is a good thing, where does it shine? For me, they went ahead and made a better mouse trap.
The weight reduction is where it's at. I can confidently leave the MKC or benchmade at home and save several ounces.

Bear in mind, I am a fixed blade guy through and through. I tried the replaceable blade knives and won't be going back due to their limitations. For me, having a blade come off and disappear in the cavity of an elk that is already on a steep slope with blood everywhere is not my idea of fun. Add in that you cannot tweak the blade even a little on cartilage of a joint and I'm out.

Back to fixed blades...Argali didn't just enter the space and compete, they took a tool and made it just as good. Add in the fact they come in at a better price point, win win.

cool! We're you able to do a whole animal without resharpening?

 

[Team4LongGun]

cool! We're you able to do a whole animal without resharpening?

Yes, quite easily. I am going to leave it as is and see how far I get on the next one before needing a touch up.

 

[robby denning]

Yes, quite easily. I am going to leave it as is and see how far I get on the next one before needing a touch up.

OK, to me that is when I'll leave the replaceable blade:getting through an entire deer (and cape) without sharpening. Might be a pipe dream. I agree on the downside of losing a blade and their tender feelings, but the upside of not having to stop to sharpen is a good trade off. Let us know!