SOBATA-398

I purchased this knife over a year ago. I have used it off and on, simple edc tasks in urban environments. I am a huge fan of titanium in general. Light weight, slim profile, simple operation. I checked everything with a magnet. The hardware is ferromagnetic, but the scales and blade are, of course, non magnetic. I will be looking for titanium spacers and hardware to make it completely non-magnetic. I appreciate high quality and innovative technology. This fits the bill perfectly. Please keep up the great work!

Right out of the box the tip of the blade was damaged. Hard to see with the naked eye but has a jagged feel on the left side of the blade tip. I sent an email yesterday with photos using the magnification on my iphone and have yet to receive a response. Other than this issue the knife is extremely lightweight, almost feels like your holding nothing at all. Blade deploys very smoothly with a nice click to it. Reserving the rest of my judgement on the knife for now but the 1 star is more for the non response to my issue with the bent knife tip.

Simply put, I love this folder. The sintered titanium is an interesting material for a blade and it is brilliant. It really does hold a fine edge and cuts like a champion. The ultra light design takes some getting used to as this Sobata-398 functions easily as well as the heavier stainless steel knives we’re all familiar with, but weighs a fraction. I’ve collected unique knives from around the world but I’m very intrigued with what Vargo is doing and I hope to see more in the future.

Unfortunately the tip chipped on the first day when I went to use it to whittle some wood. Was a bit bummed out.

Fantastical blade material that stays endlessly sharp without rusting. I am NOT a fan of the ergonomics but I'm willing to put up with them just to use the unique blade-"steel".Please make a small fixed blade version with a 2-2.5 inch blade, using same blade material...

i knew the SOBATA-398 would be lightweight; however, since received I’m still impressed. Most comfortable carry and operates so smoothly.

As an avid knife collector, I like blade material with extensive edge retention and titanium pocket clip with all titanium handle. A very light carry and secure in a pocket. It seems that some extensive research went into the development of this product! I am satisfied with this EDC addition to my collection.

Completely trouble free Titanium. This is a backpacker’s dream knife. It’s so light that you hardly know it is there.

I have to say that I have owned quite a few great knives in my lifetime but this is one of my favorite. It has the durability of a heavier knife, the ability to hold an edge for a long period of time and it is very functional. I have spent much more for some of my other knives but this one, at this price is my daily favorite. Hats off to Vargo Outdoors on this lightweight but yet durable tool!
TR

Excellent Quality-Very Lightweight-Extremely Sharp Blade Edge/first thing I cut was an Aluminum can in half: did not affect the blade edging at all.I was so impressed with the value of this knife I ordered another one a week apart from original knife purchase.I have some high end knives over the years and this knife is truly a bargain at its price compared to some knives I have that I paid 3-4 times more that do not have as good as quality and plus the titanium advantage.This is my opinion and my opinion only!!!!!!!!