Quoting Sal on the forums after the resurrection of an thread from 2017 about a “Giant Roadie”.

“7 year old conversation. Just shows how new concepts can take a long time to grow, refine, mature and serve a the customer. I like to think of it as a “Safe Portable Edge”. The blade is the same thickness. It does have a half-stop. It’s not really a “Giant”. blade length is under 3″, 2-1/4″ cutting edge, effective finger choil, safe, convenient, with a clip.

This is a concept that began with a knife legal for airline flights. Once we began working with models, it became obvious, that the concept in a larger size would be like a simple slip-joint that did’t lock and was not one-hander, that would meet many legal requirements in this changing world, but still perform well when “cutting”.”

The idea behind an EDC knife is simple: it should be ready for use every day, in all situations. The Roadie XL lives up to that ideal. I’ve put it through its paces on all kinds of materials—cardboard, plastic, even tougher scraps—and the M398 blade shines in edge retention, performing in the same league as CPM S90V. It’s incredibly useful to have such a high-performance steel on a small EDC; you can carry it for long periods without worrying about constantly touching it up on diamonds or ceramic.

The deep-pocket clip is a thoughtful addition. It doesn’t create hotspots, and it actually helps fill the hand nicely, adding a little extra control during cutting tasks.

I also tested the Roadie XL on some Apple wires from my old iPhone before recycling. The convexed edge showed no damage—just a small mark, with no bending or chipping. So far, M398 has pleasantly surprised me with its toughness and resilience.
Come to the same with the Metropolitan.

Some white plastic from the wires stuck to the blade during cutting, but otherwise no issues. As a steak or cheese knife, the little Roadie XL blade is discreet yet surprisingly powerful. Its comfortable handle makes all plate chores effortless, and it even managed push cuts on a baguette despite the short blade length—truly impressive for such a compact folder.

As a steak or cheese knife, the little blade is discreet and offers a lot of cutting power in the plate. The confortable handle is perfect for any plate chore. It has been able to pushcut the baguette despite it blade length. Very impressive !

The Roadie XL has stood up to sink duty with no issues—truly a stainless companion. It has proven itself as a handy, tiny kitchen knife: it can get dirty and be easily cleaned under hot water, ready for the next task.

Opening it one-handed is a breeze: just hold the blade and make a quick whip of the wrist—twice, thanks to the middle stop. Sorry Sal, but when there’s a will…

I’ve also used it half-open in a shop to remove labels—a very stealthy method. I held it edge-up, partially deployed, which worked perfectly.

An unorthodox method, yet it works thanks to the particularly exotic blade shape of the Roadie XL. This is a good-looking knife, boasting roughly the same cutting edge as a Chaparral.

After some real-world use as my only carried knife, I can confidently say it excels in its niche: light, ultra-slim carry, yet with just enough edge to handle genuine tasks. Small and lightweight, with a capable blade and a sharp tip—surprisingly, it has become one of my favorite knives.
Another Made In Maniago home run ! Ganzo !