Folding knives (or anything sharp) pic thread

[RevolverRob]

It my fucking house too [emoji3]. That’s why it’s full of sharp stuff and things that go bang.

Then why aren't we following each other on IG? Seriously. It's my only "alternative lifestyle outlet". Since I keep my FB and Twitter free of "behavior question inducing materials". Don't want to wake up the woke, ya' know.


Spyderco Yojimbo 2 (S90V) and trainer w/5x5 Pickpocket waves, set up for support side carry.
https://5x5combatsolutions.com/shop?olsPage=products%2Fxn-pickpocket-s35f

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190729/e1c4d73cf22a0f1019580d8f280d1502.jpg

So, do you feel like the Yojimbo gives you anything that a P'Kal doesn't? I've often debated picking one up, but can't decide if it does anything a P'Kal doesn't do as well or better.

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I'll be back to this thread later this week, when something arrives.

Also newyork - dude what's the story on the wrapped vicious sticker there?

[Clusterfrack]

Agreed. We both work in a culturally non permissive environment, so social media can’t include anything outside the liberal orthodoxy.

I like the PKal a lot, but there are a couple things that prevent me from carrying it more. The tip is very close to the end of the handle, and I’ve actually cut my hand a few times by resting it on the closed knife in my pocket. Deployment is great in the upper pocket position but for me, isn’t 100% in the regular position. The Y2 is a great knife. I’ve used the Y2 trainer a lot in the dojo. Now, with the 5x5 wave, it’s exactly what I want for edc in the left pocket.

For jeans, the PKal is still my go to.


Then why aren't we following each other on IG? Seriously. It's my only "alternative lifestyle outlet". Since I keep my FB and Twitter free of "behavior question inducing materials". Don't want to wake up the woke, ya' know.


So, do you feel like the Yojimbo gives you anything that a P'Kal doesn't? I've often debated picking one up, but can't decide if it does anything a P'Kal doesn't do as well or better.

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I'll be back to this thread later this week, when something arrives.

Also newyork - dude what's the story on the wrapped vicious sticker there?

[Motor51]

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What holster is that and where did you get that sweet card holder?


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[Elkhitman]

What holster is that and where did you get that sweet card holder?


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https://www.customcarryconcepts.com/The-Uno-version-2_p_47.html

My buddy Tyler makes custom leather holsters, wallets etc. he made it and gave it to me. If you have FB or IG look up Pierce custom creations.

[RevolverRob]

Agreed. We both work in a culturally non permissive environment, so social media can’t include anything outside the liberal orthodoxy.

I like the PKal a lot, but there are a couple things that prevent me from carrying it more. The tip is very close to the end of the handle, and I’ve actually cut my hand a few times by resting it on the closed knife in my pocket. Deployment is great in the upper pocket position but for me, isn’t 100% in the regular position. The Y2 is a great knife. I’ve used the Y2 trainer a lot in the dojo. Now, with the 5x5 wave, it’s exactly what I want for edc in the left pocket.

For jeans, the PKal is still my go to.

I’ve actually had the same issue with the P’kal too. I make sure the pivot is adjusted fairly tight. But I’ve thought of shortening the blade a tad.

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This showed up today. A chisel ground Brock Combat Options in 154CM. Lovely blade, with a better back story. This is my knife.

By that I mean ~14-15 years ago, I ordered this knife from Ken Brock. It was just the second custom knife I ever ordered.

Five years ago, I sold this knife. I didn’t want to, but we had just moved, the wife was unemployed at the time, we had to eat. So I sold this knife. I missed it from time to time, but I knew I had done the right thing.

Fast forward five years, we’ve had some good financial and professional success lately. I’m cruising TPI’s for sale forum and spot a chisel ground Brock Combat Options. “Wait...is that MY knife?” I thought. - Yes it was. I bought it back. It arrived today. Polished the edge up on the strop. Fitted a DCC clip to the sheath. Back in business.

Five years since I saw this old friend, but I’m glad it’s back now.

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[Clusterfrack]

Cool story!


This showed up today. A chisel ground Brock Combat Options in 154CM. Lovely blade, with a better back story. This is my knife.

By that I mean ~14-15 years ago, I ordered this knife from Ken Brock. It was just the second custom knife I ever ordered.

Five years ago, I sold this knife. I didn’t want to, but we had just moved, the wife was unemployed at the time, we had to eat. So I sold this knife. I missed it from time to time, but I knew I had done the right thing.

Fast forward five years, we’ve had some good financial and professional success lately. I’m cruising TPI’s for sale forum and spot a chisel ground Brock Combat Options. “Wait...is that MY knife?” I thought. - Yes it was. I bought it back. It arrived today. Polished the edge up on the strop. Fitted a DCC clip to the sheath. Back in business.

Five years since I saw this old friend, but I’m glad it’s back now.

[newyork]

Then why aren't we following each other on IG? Seriously. It's my only "alternative lifestyle outlet". Since I keep my FB and Twitter free of "behavior question inducing materials". Don't want to wake up the woke, ya' know.



So, do you feel like the Yojimbo gives you anything that a P'Kal doesn't? I've often debated picking one up, but can't decide if it does anything a P'Kal doesn't do as well or better.

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I'll be back to this thread later this week, when something arrives.

Also newyork - dude what's the story on the wrapped vicious sticker there?

That’s an Empire Outfitters Naga. Little wicked sharp 3 finger knife. Came with Bladerigs kydex with a DCC clip.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190730/9452a7b2fcef1eb9c377b04595c38915.jpg

[Clark Jackson]

Recently acquired GSOCK by Abraham and Moses Geissele. Love me some Count Blemula!

This thread gets pretty good traffic and I didn't want to jam it up with a question about custom leather sheaths. So, if you have any leather worker recommendations and/or warnings please drop your comments in a separate thread found here. (https://pistol-forum.com/showthread.php?37793-Custom-Leather-Sheaths-Recommendations) Thanks.

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[Old Man Winter]

Tracker Dan bottle shark in SM100.

https://red1usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/tracker-dan-bottle-shark-sm100.jpg

[blues]

Daniel Winkler, ABS Master Smith:

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Rugged "Tommi":

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[StraitR]

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48467455296_c1316b7a63_b.jpg

[Clusterfrack]

Trainers...

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190806/e06dda88ac5a872e2a22f5825733d227.jpg

[Wondering Beard]

Hinderer Maximus Dagger.

Actually a double edged flipper folder.


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[StraitR]

^^^^^^ Nice! Wondering Beard ^^^^^^


https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48484801652_bb8761c52b_b.jpg

[blues]

https://i.ibb.co/DG2BgwC/Shaman.jpg

https://i.ibb.co/G7yRGHZ/Shaman-2.jpg

[Clusterfrack]

I've been eyeing that knife. How does it fit in the hand with a reverse edge grip?

[That Guy]

What knife is that, blues? A Spyderco obviously, but more specifically?

[Clusterfrack]

Shaman, right?

[That Guy]

The handle contours seem to match, so I would think so. Thanks! Wasn't aware of this particular Spyderco model before. :) Looks very nice.

[blues]

What knife is that, blues? A Spyderco obviously, but more specifically?


Shaman, right?

Quite right. Shaman, M4 steel. The covers were dyed by the original owner and sold as new. It was a Blade HQ exclusive.

https://www.bladehq.com/item--Spyderco-M4-Shaman-Compression-Lock--91408

[blues]

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[blues]

I've been eyeing that knife. How does it fit in the hand with a reverse edge grip?

Clusterfrack

Sorry, brother, I missed your question the first time around. Equally comfortable in my hand to the standard grip. (But I am not a student of knife fighting.)

To me it is comfortable in all grips so I think it would lend itself well to a variety of techniques.

[Guerrero]

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blues, how many PM2's is that for you now? Is this 147 or 148? I lost count.

;)

[blues]

Guerrero...well, first of all, sonny-boy, it's a Military, not a PM2...so...


...go sit in the corner and study your Spyderco patterns.







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[Guerrero]

Guerrero...well, first of all, sonny-boy, it's a Military, not a PM2...so...


...go sit in the corner and study your Spyderco patterns.







;)

I defer to my elders

[blues]

I defer to my elders

I notice you didn't say "betters". :p

(Can't say I blame ya. ;) )

[23JAZ]

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[Guerrero]

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Interest... intensifying. What is it?

[23JAZ]

Interest... intensifying. What is it?
Spyderco Smock. It’s a flipper with a push button compression lock.

[Clusterfrack]

Spyderco Smock. It’s a flipper with a push button compression lock.

I like that quite a bit. The symmetric grip without big finger grooves is especially nice for those of us who like to hold our knives differently.

[23JAZ]

I like that quite a bit. The symmetric grip without big finger grooves is especially nice for those of us who like to hold our knives differently.

My thoughts exactly. I was skeptical because it’s made at Spyderco’s Taiwan factory but the quality is right there with the blades made at the Golden plant. The blade is perfectly centered and razor sharp. The action is butter smooth and man do I love that push button compression lock! I really hope they put it on more of their knives.

[Guerrero]

I like that quite a bit. The symmetric grip without big finger grooves is especially nice for those of us who like to hold our knives differently.

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/c6/b1/42/c6b14209a8b06a54331bbcde9bb42760.jpg

[Exiledviking]

Oh, I wish I hadn't seen that!
Love that blade and handle.

[Wondering Beard]

I like that quite a bit. The symmetric grip without big finger grooves is especially nice for those of us who like to hold our knives differently.

One thing worries me tough and it's that button. How easy would it be to unwittingly activate it when holding the knife tightly in a hammer grip or ice pick grip, edge in or edge out?

[blues]

One thing worries me tough and it's that button. How easy would it be to unwittingly activate it when holding the knife tightly in a hammer grip or ice pick grip, edge in or edge out?

It's an issue that has been brought up on a couple of knife forums. I haven't followed the discussion however.

Another potential issue, depending on how the knife is used, is having the blade hang up inadvertently due to the design.

It is good looking, in my estimation.

[Wondering Beard]

It's an issue that has been brought up on a couple of knife forums. I haven't followed the discussion however.

Another potential issue, depending on how the knife is used, is having the blade hang up inadvertently due to the design.

It is good looking, in my estimation.

It is very good looking, I agree.

I guess only a hands on examination will tell. When I first saw the Spyderco P'kal in photos, I wondered if, when opening the knife manually, my thumb would end up on the ball bearing lock and unlock the knife easily. Since then, with a lot of hands on use, I have never been able to unlock the knife unless I really meant to and it's become one of my favorite folders.

I'm not sure what you mean by having the blade hang up inadvertently due to the design. Do you mean while using the flipper?

[Clusterfrack]

One thing worries me tough and it's that button. How easy would it be to unwittingly activate it when holding the knife tightly in a hammer grip or ice pick grip, edge in or edge out?

Yeah, I was thinking about that too. The regular compression lock on the Yojimbo hasn't done that when I've used the trainer. Also, the button is another part for sand to get into.

[Wondering Beard]

Yeah, I was thinking about that too. The regular compression lock on the Yojimbo hasn't done that when I've used the trainer. Also, the button is another part for sand to get into.

I don't think one can inadvertently unlock one of Spyderco's compression locks, my Yojimbo and PM2 have been bomb proof in that regard.

I hadn't thought about the sand.

[blues]

I'm not sure what you mean by having the blade hang up inadvertently due to the design. Do you mean while using the flipper?

No, I mean between the start of the edge and the frame. The design is great for getting the entire edge on a surface or for sharpening, but leaves a potential for it to hang up depending on the material being cut or the care taken. Not a worry for most tasks, I wouldn't think, but something worth noting.

[Wondering Beard]

No, I mean between the start of the edge and the frame. The design is great for getting the entire edge on a surface or for sharpening, but leaves a potential for it to hang up depending on the material being cut or the care taken. Not a worry for most tasks, I wouldn't think, but something worth noting.

Ah ok, I see that now.

[23JAZ]

One thing worries me tough and it's that button. How easy would it be to unwittingly activate it when holding the knife tightly in a hammer grip or ice pick grip, edge in or edge out?
Edge out hammer grip and yes you can hit the button. Edge in, I could not get the button to depress no matter how hard I gripped it.

[Clusterfrack]

Edge out hammer grip and yes you can hit the button. Edge in, I could not get the button to depress no matter how hard I gripped it.

No Eskrima for you!

[23JAZ]

No Eskrima for you!
You can hit the button, is it likely, no. I had to consciously place my pinky on the button to make it happen. It’s a great edc knife. For fighting I’d got with the fixed blade on my belt.

[J0hnny]

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Not really a fan of flippers but picked this up on a Black Friday deal for $65.

[NPV]

A few restores from last year.....

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[Jared]

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[Clusterfrack]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200201/5a5a63544fe010c313285bae3614476c.jpg

[StraitR]

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49417333797_2018c88409_c.jpg

[RJ]

Thanks luckyman and Gater. Ordered one of these:

Spyderco Dragonfly 2 Plain Edge Folding Knife, Orange https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DJTV3M8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_Jb0DCbYNPNC5V

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190228/280d61325adea8ebeaa6ed69adb6e583.jpg

The side by side pics with the mini-Grip were very helpful, much obliged. And I liked the Spyderco links also. Turns out many years ago I had a Spyderco but I lost track of it so I’m familiar with the brand. Thanks a bunch.

I decided on a plain edge this time. And P-F orange of course. I blame Tom_Jones. :cool:

Almost a year in, still carrying this 1 oz knife almost every day. Been on a few business trips, usually clipped to my pocket in the High Bay. Use it frequently.

Thanks to blues and others, I splurged for a Worksharp Field Sharpener. I’ve been practicing, not sure I’m ready to shave with it, but the edge is ok and I seem to be able to maintain it.

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[Crashpad]

RJ I'm carrying the serrated Salt version today. Great little tools.

[Guerrero]

RJ I'm carrying the serrated Salt version today. Great little tools.

I've carried the ZDP-189 version for years, getting rid of oretty much every other folder. The DF II seems to punch way above its weight.

[Crashpad]

I've carried the ZDP-189 version for years, getting rid of oretty much every other folder. The DF II seems to punch way above its weight.

I'll usually carry a DF or a SAK to go along with my Clinch Pick. I like something that can just be dropped in a pocket, serve as a money clip, etc.

On the rare occasion I'm only wearing a folder I like something at least Delica size.

[Elkhitman]

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[Jared]

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This was my first really good folder, bought after I started a thread on here years ago asking for recommendations.
Over time, I added more good quality folders (mostly Spydies), but this old Grip will always e the first.

Like an idiot, I bought a pull through sharpener, it was a Benchmade pull through, and it kinda screwed the edge up. After I bought a Sharpmaker, I tried to rehab the edge, but the stones that came with the Sharpmaker were taking too long for my taste. Finally, I recently got a set of the diamond rods and ultra fine rods for the Sharpmaker. Today, I went to work on the Griptillian, determined to get the edge back where I wanted it. Happy to report that it was a success and a knife that has a special place in my collection now has a hair popping edge on it again.

[Irelander]

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This was my first really good folder, bought after I started a thread on here years ago asking for recommendations.
Over time, I added more good quality folders (mostly Spydies), but this old Grip will always e the first.

Like an idiot, I bought a pull through sharpener, it was a Benchmade pull through, and it kinda screwed the edge up. After I bought a Sharpmaker, I tried to rehab the edge, but the stones that came with the Sharpmaker were taking too long for my taste. Finally, I recently got a set of the diamond rods and ultra fine rods for the Sharpmaker. Today, I went to work on the Griptillian, determined to get the edge back where I wanted it. Happy to report that it was a success and a knife that has a special place in my collection now has a hair popping edge on it again.

Love my Spydie hole Griptillian also!

[Jared]

Love my Spydie hole Griptillian also!

I knew so little about better quality knives when I bought it I didn’t really realize it was a benchmade with a Spydie Hole. I just knew it had a thumb hole and thought that was cool. When it comes to blades, I was kind of like the random idiot that managed to walk into a gun shop where the counter dudes really recommended G19s instead of some flavor of crap. I’ve learned a LOT since I bought that Griptillian! Like a good G19 though, if I’d never bought another knife after it, I’d have been in really good shape anyway.

[El Cid]

I’ve been back and forth over this knife for months. The aluminum handle is textured making it actually useable and I love the anodized blue/grey look. It’s my first ZT and I’m very pleased with overall fit and finish. I was reminded why I don’t love frame locks though. My liner lock knives are much easier to close one handed. My hands are large enough that I have a tough time pushing the lock on this without my fingers pushing against it on the outside. Not a show stopper. This is only going to see carry as my official BBQ knife. Lol! Is that a thing? I figured I have a BBQ gun (in the pic) so it should have a friend.

They put it on sale for $220 and I couldn’t resist any longer.
https://www.knifeart.com/0920blublk.html

https://i.imgur.com/G9msx4D_d.jpg?maxwidth=640&shape=thumb&fidelity=medium

https://i.imgur.com/rn1mEkR_d.jpg?maxwidth=640&shape=thumb&fidelity=medium

[Jakus]

I finally grabbed a PM2 I’d been looking at during a recent sale. I am really digging the G10 scales and for a pocket knife on the larger size it carries extremely well.

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[Exiledviking]

Finally sprung for a Snecx/Hoback Buster collaboration. All I can say is Wow.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200510/9920efadb22d051d2e01131d2d29b71a.jpg

[Clusterfrack]

After some training knife work with Girl#2, we worked on deployment of live Emerson blades from various positions. Whoops. These are sharp.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200511/d0dd3c1ba6314b66a170e58fd1556612.jpg

[Clusterfrack]

Girl #2’s dirty, sandy Emerson mini-Roadhouse. It needed a full strip, clean, and lube.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200511/d0ca7781ca27f7135483d31b828ece53.jpg
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200511/56b8dac3ea8ab544153189ffb8785292.jpg

[newyork]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200531/7ea0e699aa07b502f5e72d761bf62f2a.plist


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[Exiledviking]

New to me Curtiss.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200607/8a0969ee11deba1c4012ad75232180c6.jpg

[Lost River]

After some training knife work with Girl#2, we worked on deployment of live Emerson blades from various positions. Whoops. These are sharp.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200511/d0dd3c1ba6314b66a170e58fd1556612.jpg

And now you truly own that knife. :D

[Clusterfrack]

And now you truly own that knife. :D

Does that mean this guy now owns my Microtech OTF?


Last night I was hanging out (at a 6' distance) with a few buddies, including a retired federal agent. This guy produced his EDC, a Ravencrest Tactical (http://ravencresttactical.com/) OTF (see image below), and we had the opportunity to compare it to my UTX-85. He's not a knife guy, and our takeaways were very different:

Him: Microtech... never heard of it. This knife seems too light and flimsy. It's hard to imagine that you could actually use it for real stuff without it breaking. [cuts himself] Ow! This blade is really sharp. I like the blade... wow this is kind of a cool knife... how much was it? $250? No fucking way. That's $100 more than I paid for mine. Fuck that.

Me: Cool knife. Looks like you've used it a lot. Nice to see someone else EDCing a OTF.

What was thinking but didn't say: The action is ok, and it's kind of impressive that even a Chinese knockoff OTF can keep working for years of hard use. That's a good sign for OTFs in general. The knife was of poor quality in some very obvious ways. There was a lot of blade play in multiple axes. It rattled when shaken. The build quality was low, but if you didn't look too close, it wasn't obvious. And the Ravenscrest is incredibly heavy, which makes sense because the handle is huge, and made from zinc pot metal. My buddy likes the weight because he could use it as a Kubotan.

It was like comparing a High Point to a CNCed custom gun, except the Ravenscrest costs an outrageous $150. Maybe $50 is a fair price for this knife, but I wouldn't want one.

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[Lost River]

Grin,

By my own twisted thought process, a guy can cut himself on anyone's stuff, but to own his own personal blades of decent quality, the ones he carries daily, he needs to use them enough to draw a little blood. :cool:

[Clusterfrack]

For those who like reverse edge knives, this new folder looks very interesting.

Kizer Dirk Pinkerton Inversion Flipper Knife
https://www.knifecenter.com/item/KUKI4532/kizer-cutlery-ki4532-dirk-pinkerton-inversion-flipper-knife-s35vn-reverse-tanto-recurve-blade-milled-titanium-handles
https://pics.knifecenter.com/knifecenter/kizer/images/KUKI4532n.jpg

[Exiledviking]

My new favorite EDC. Customized Hoback OSF.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200620/3133087fa9c5effad22b6d36c6d38a06.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200620/3aab9d31b5493d62ef5890390f2f4a80.jpg

[Up1911Fan]

New bronze anodized XM-18 and a new J-Frame. Was a good week.
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[BluGrass]

Father’s Day gift from my awesome wife
Spyderco Para 3 S110V (https://www.amazon.com/Spyderco-S45VN-Steel-Blade-Handle/dp/B084299HL3/)with “Blurple” G10!https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200621/7ce15955b053450feea0bcb82642dc66.plist


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[Rock185]

A Puma White Hunter, and Planter and Oval design folders.

[BobM]

A Puma White Hunter, and Planter and Oval design folders.

My dad has my grandpa’s White Hunter, it’s always fascinated me.

[blues]

My dad has my grandpa’s White Hunter, it’s always fascinated me.

I have the similar Puma Sea Hunter...which I've had since I worked at Abercrombie & Fitch back in 1975-1976. Cool knives, but I've seen several which snapped off at the blade / handle junction. (Not as good for prying as some might have thought.)

[BobM]

I have the similar Puma Sea Hunter...which I've had since I worked at Abercrombie & Fitch back in 1975-1976. Cool knives, but I've seen several which snapped off at the blade / handle junction. (Not as good for prying as some might have thought.)

Thanks. If it ends up in my possession someday I might take it hunting but I’ll be pretty careful with it.

A knife making friend made something inspired in part by the Puma, I might have him make me one I could put to hard use.

[Casual Friday]

Speaking of Townsend Whelen...from "On Your Own In The Wilderness" by Bradford Angier and COL Townsend Whelen:



Common sense...when it was still common.


I always liked that quote and have tried to live up to the idea since I got my first sak at age 10 or 11.


I've been posting it on bladeforums (and here) for years. It's the way things are meant to be.

I didn't want to further muddy the MidwayUSA thread so I dragged these quotes here for a reply.

My Dad wasn't much into carrying a gun, he'd toss one in the glovebox from time to time if he felt the destination warranted it, but he always had his knife and it was always sharp and ready to go. I still have the first knife he gave me as a kid, but the one I carry everyday since his passing in 2016 is his Old Timer. Lots of memories cleaning Sockeye, Steelhead, and Rainbow trout with this one.

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[Caballoflaco]

Casual Friday that’s awesome.

[blues]

Classic knife, C F. That's a wonderful keepsake. Glad to see it.

[Caballoflaco]

Unfortunately this blade isn’t an heirloom because of who owned it before me. But it’s special to me since it’s the knife I used at the age of 14 to convince a Carney in Florida who had followed me out of a Waffle House at midnight that he needed go somewhere else if he didn’t want any extra holes in him.

(I had snuck out of a hotel alone on a school field trip so I could smoke cigarettes, drink coffee and pretend I was Jack Kerouac, there was one of those parking lot carnivals set up at the Walmart)

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ETA: a slightly better photo

[Rock185]

Great story Caballo. I'd keep that knife too.

Anyway, couple more of mine. A fixed blade S&W Survival and a Folding Hunter from the 1970s Blackie Collins series.

[eb07]

I know some have sworn off benchmade, but they are US made, have been good to me, always worked and they stand behind their product.

I love axis locks. My collection:

https://i.postimg.cc/QxS08rYF/IMG-20200626-141244.jpg


Currently carrying my brand new 580-2 barrage assisted opening on top. Given to me for my 50th by a close friend who I bought one for his retirement in 2018 with his badge and number etched on the blade. He likes it so much, he reciprocated last month. It was my first assisted opener and I love it.

below that is my workhorse 14200SBT which has quite the story to it posted here: https://pistol-forum.com/showthread.php?21874-Shout-out-to-Benchmade-customer-service/page3&highlight=14200SBT unfortunately the pics are long gone.

Then the new Bugout and below that the Bugouts predecessor the 531 that replaced the 14200SBT while it was lost. That one is going to my son for his 16th in November.

I have been on a fixed blade kick lately running the guardian but I carry folders at work and I carry benchmades when it is not a traditional.

[Half Moon]

First attempt at a forced patina.

Opinel No. 8 Carbone

Before:

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Used spicy brown mustard for a basic line pattern then sheathed it in an onion overnight for overall patina.

Not quite the results I was hoping for. Lessons learned - I used the brown mustard because I figured it wasn't as runny as yellow. The brown though was hard to toothpick a pattern in because of the thicknesses. I used the onion for overall patina since it seemed to make sense from online reading but it made a messy blotchy pattern on the blade. If I try this again think I'll go yellow followed by a vinegar bath.

[Clusterfrack]

ZT 0620 Emerson, scale from https://g10.lt/

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200826/9466eff653aa798e7b4bf1f44e3db37d.jpg

[Guerrero]

ZT 0620 Emerson, scale from https://g10.lt/

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200826/9466eff653aa798e7b4bf1f44e3db37d.jpg

Stop. You're killing me with the knife and the watch.

[Half Moon]

Continuing evolution of the experimental Opinel (https://www.amazon.com/Opinel-Carbon-Steel-Folding-knife/dp/B000UGYWQM/). Last pics in this thread were an attempt at forced patina. Next steps -

Dremel sanded a finger groove, on both sides, to expose the blade enough for one handed opening:

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Disassembled (the pivot pin was a pain to punch out. My understanding is this is normal). Sanded the pivot contact area of the handle to let the blade open and close easier. Sanded the handle body to remove the orangish stain from the factory. Stained the handle in Black Cherry:

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Reassembled and re-oiled:

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Learning as I go. Apparently not too horrible results. Wife is thinking we make more, maybe with carved initials, as Christmas gifts...

[JodyH]

Buck 110 Auto Elite (https://www.amazon.com/Buck-110-Auto-Elite/dp/B07CWH2PGX/).
S30V steel, black G10 scales, brushed nickel silver bolsters.
Snaps open pretty hard, locks tight, razor sharp out of the box (there's a Band-Aid on my finger that proves it).
I have a custom leather pocket clip slip coming for it.
Old school cool.

Looks like shit in this picture due to the lighting, but in person it's sweet.

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[45dotACP]

Buck 110 Auto Elite (https://www.amazon.com/Buck-110-Auto-Elite/dp/B07CWH2PGX/).
S30V steel, black G10 scales, brushed nickel silver bolsters.
Snaps open pretty hard, locks tight, razor sharp out of the box (there's a Band-Aid on my finger that proves it).
I have a custom leather pocket clip slip coming for it.
Old school cool.

Looks like shit in this picture due to the lighting, but in person it's sweet.

61091Hmmm, the pocket clip slip is an interesting idea I've never heard before. My first and favorite "lock back" knife was a buck 110 and an auto version looks cool as hell...

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[JodyH]

Better pic of the Buck 110 Auto Elite

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[Exiledviking]

New knife. Really digging this one. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201002/e419a2e838a5a0558df45d34b6446a2a.jpg

[JCS]

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Even though the bugout can realistically handle any task I need I've had the itch for that big beefy tactical folder. While the market is saturated with them I wanted one that would also cut. This thing is awesome. It's a super thick slab of m390 ground very thin. I measured it at .020" behind the edge. I ordered this through the service personnel program which I would highly recommend to any Leo/mil/first responders. It's a substantial discount.

[Jared]

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I may well have a Delica problem. From the top:

Plain old VG-10 Delica 4 (https://www.amazon.com/Spyderco-Delica-Ground-Plain-Knife/dp/B0089DFGIG/). This is the knife I use at work and it’s probably cut more stuff than any other knife I own
Next is one of the half serrated versions
Third is a ZDP-189 (https://www.amazon.com/Spyderco-Delica-Green-ZDP-189-Folding/dp/B001CO0224/). This was my first “high end” steel knife. Really like it a lot.
Bottom one just came today. It’s a Knifeworks Exclusive is CTS-204P. I got it because I really wanted something in M390, but just couldn’t find exactly what I wanted. My reading indicated that 204P is damn near identical, and as you can see, I love me some Delica so it seemed like a perfect match. Bonus points that it was only like $5 more than a regular VG-10 model.

[Half Moon]

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Probably the last evolution of the Opinel No. 8 Carbone. Lessons learned:

1) Teenage critics are harsh.

Stepson: What are you carving?

Me: A betta.

Stepson: THAT looks NOTHING like Spike*. THAT is a SARDINE.

*Spike being his beloved, student desk perched, betta the last couple of years.

2) When all you have is a Swiss Army Knife, everything looks like a Swiss Army Knife project!

Or not. I used the SAK to carve with since I don’t really have any small woodworking tools. If I work on any more of these I really should get a set of small wood carving tools: tiny blades, tiny files, tiny chisels. The SAK worked but was not ideal and did not allow any really fine detail work. Lack of tools and skills made the results a bit crude but I kind of like it anyways though...

Secondary note: the small blade on the SAK is currently VERY sharp. A small slip working around the handle curve left a nice gash in my pinkie. If it scars, I’m going to allude to a mysterious connection with the Gurkhas and a blade needing to draw blood before being sheathed…

3) The forced patina is low durability. Cutting weed roots in a couple tight spaces in the yard rapidly degraded the patina. It also dulled the knife quicker than the Opinel No. 8 Garden, with a stainless blade, I usually use for these tasks. The 12C27 stainless takes as sharp an edge and definitely retains the edge better cutting through dirt. May not bother with the carbon blades again. Though then again, there’s an article I read recently on rust bluing carbon steel, using hydrogen peroxide and salt, that might be interesting to try…

[Half Moon]

My last birthday gift trickled in from the mail last night (a couple weeks late). It is apparent the family now views me as a knife guy:

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Left to right:

Customized Opinel Mushroom Knife from the wife.

Katsu Damascus from my mother.

CRKT Pilar Copper from my Stepson.

Really need to remind them I'm a gun guy before Christmas rolls around :-)

[Elkhitman]

Misplaced my EDC 940-1, so I picked this up while on a road trip in Coeur D’ Alene last week. Can’t be going out without a knife. Spyderco Shaman (https://www.amazon.com/Spyderco-C229GS-Shaman-Serrated-Folder/dp/B074HQF96L/)
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[blues]

The Shaman is a good pattern. Sal Glesser is proud of that one. Some new versions coming out soon(ish).

[Clusterfrack]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201103/7ec571fa761d2a4a636d7475354fba90.jpg

[RoyGBiv]

Boker Plus Strike Drop Point Automatic. 3.25" blade.

My first auto. I fondled a friends OTF auto a while back and just didn't care for it.

The good:
I prefer the slightly smaller size vs the OKT Rat that has been my EDC for a while.
Very grippy.
Plenty sharp.
Great lock-up. Nearly zero play.
Can be locked in both closed or open positions.

The less than good:
The release button is very grindy. It can be depressed part way and the blade will move slightly. Definitely not a "crisp break".
The Rat is much faster to deploy via the assisted open with thumb stud. I don't know why I was expecting different, but, I was. Naivete, I suppose.

Overall happy with it but unlikely to buy another auto folder.

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[Clusterfrack]

Making a trainer to match my Watson Pikal

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201104/30331bd2156b03a7105b23931414fe8f.jpg

[JAD]

Buck 110 Auto Elite (https://www.amazon.com/Buck-110-Auto-Elite/dp/B07CWH2PGX/).
S30V steel, black G10 scales, brushed nickel silver bolsters.
Snaps open pretty hard, locks tight, razor sharp out of the box (there's a Band-Aid on my finger that proves it).
I have a custom leather pocket clip slip coming for it.


Source for the slip?

[JCS]

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My favorite knife and light.

[Elkhitman]

Trollsky Raider on top and Winkler on bottom.
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[JodyH]

Source for the slip?

https://www.etsy.com/shop/CedarGroveLeather?section_id=24679691

I have the "Dual Grip Clip Slip".
I liked it so much I bought another one for a Buck 112 Auto before I ordered the knife.
They start out ridiculously tight but after a few days of pocket carry they mold to the knife perfectly.

[Clusterfrack]

Making a trainer to match my Watson Pikal

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201104/30331bd2156b03a7105b23931414fe8f.jpg

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201113/f0192997fd3dd66160040f1918d93517.jpg

[blues]

^^^^I liked your post, but it should have been Chimay "Blue".

[TCB]

Naw...the Red is where it’s at.

[blues]

Naw...the Red is where it’s at.

We'll agree to disagree though I've enjoyed them both. And I'd gladly share a bottle of either.

[TCB]

Absolutely, I’ll happily drink either.

[TOTS]

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Received this a couple of years ago as a going away present from my Squadron. Better than a plaque etc.

[JCS]

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[TGS]

My wife has always carried a folder, so I decided to get her something special for this Christmas. She sponsored a wolf when she was a kid, and long story short that relationship played an important part in her life as she was learning to cope with epilepsy as a teenager and the toll it was taking on her life (as well as more than half of her teeth :eek: ).

So, I got her a Benchmade Bugout with G10 grips instead of the cheap feeling FRN "Grivory", and themed it to her wolf.

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[TOTS]

My wife has always carried a folder, so I decided to get her something special for this Christmas. She sponsored a wolf when she was a kid, and long story short that relationship played an important part in her life as she was learning to cope with epilepsy as a teenager and the toll it was taking on her life (as well as more than half of her teeth :eek: ).

So, I got her a Benchmade Bugout with G10 grips instead of the cheap feeling FRN "Grivory", and themed it to her wolf.



Awesome story; awesome knife. I very much wanted to create a custom bugout as I have and love the original. By the time I spec’d out the G10 and M4, it was the same price as the 560-1 Freek so I went that direction.

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[TGS]

Awesome story; awesome knife. I very much wanted to create a custom bugout as I have and love the original. By the time I spec’d out the G10 and M4, it was the same price as the 560-1 Freek so I went that direction.

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I decided to get her the S20 steel instead of M4. While most of the surface is cerakoted, how is the M4 edge holding up in terms of corrosion? Do you need to oil it routinely or is the corrosion susceptibility overblown on the interwebs?

ETA: You might appreciate this. I ordered it from Benchmade due to an emotional attachment I have for them. A buddy of mine from the Corps had a friend KIA while he was with 2nd MSOB, and the only thing he could recover from his body was his charred Kabar. The company that makes Kabars never responded to emails inquiring about getting it refurbished. Spyderco answered back with a "sorry, just not in our wheelhouse but here is a refinishing kit and leather for free, godspeed".

Benchmade? Not even their knife. Benchmade took it, completely refurbed it, and mounted it on a plaque....all at no cost...and gave it back to be presented to the son of the Marine who was KIA.

Don't know about you, but shit like that makes a mark and counts with me, hence why my most recent purchases were with Benchmade and Pro-Tech.

[TOTS]

I decided to get her the S20 steel instead of M4. While most of the surface is cerakoted, how is the M4 edge holding up in terms of corrosion? Do you need to oil it routinely or is the corrosion susceptibility overblown on the interwebs?

ETA: You might appreciate this. I ordered it from Benchmade due to an emotional attachment I have for them. A buddy of mine from the Corps had a friend KIA while he was with 2nd MSOB, and the only thing he could recover from his body was his charred Kabar. The company that makes Kabars never responded to emails inquiring about getting it refurbished. Spyderco answered back with a "sorry, just not in our wheelhouse but here is a refinishing kit and leather for free, godspeed".

Benchmade? Not even their knife. Benchmade took it, completely refurbed it, and mounted it on a plaque....all at no cost...and gave it back to be presented to the son of the Marine who was KIA.

Don't know about you, but shit like that makes a mark and counts with me, hence why my most recent purchases were with Benchmade and Pro-Tech.

Makes me feel better about realizing the bulk of my collection is Benchmade. Amazing that they did that for him. What year was the MSOB friend? The wife is super plugged into the Raider wife community so I end up knowing ALOT of Raiders from mainly 2nd but some 3rd dudes as well. I’ll run the name past her if you don’t mind sharing; if so, no worries. She’s helping two widows right now as she’s pretty grief-informed and our CACO system blows.

Oh yeah, we’re talking knives. The M4 has been way better than the internet would have you believe re corrosion and the sharpening has been way easier than the internet would have you believe. I think I rubbed a bit of CLP on the bevel and “butterfly “ when I first got it a month ago and it’s still good.

[TGS]

Makes me feel better about realizing the bulk of my collection is Benchmade. Amazing that they did that for him. What year was the MSOB friend? The wife is super plugged into the Raider wife community so I end up knowing ALOT of Raiders from mainly 2nd but some 3rd dudes as well. I’ll run the name past her if you don’t mind sharing; if so, no worries. She’s helping two widows right now as she’s pretty grief-informed and our CACO system blows.

Oh yeah, we’re talking knives. The M4 has been way better than the internet would have you believe re corrosion and the sharpening has been way easier than the internet would have you believe. I think I rubbed a bit of CLP on the bevel and “butterfly “ when I first got it a month ago and it’s still good.

Nice, that's great to hear about the M4 steel. Definitely assuages any concerns about it...be sure to post a "then and now" in a year or so.

I'll send you a PM in a second about the other topic.

[Jared]

I decided to get her the S20 steel instead of M4. While most of the surface is cerakoted, how is the M4 edge holding up in terms of corrosion? Do you need to oil it routinely or is the corrosion susceptibility overblown on the interwebs?

ETA: You might appreciate this. I ordered it from Benchmade due to an emotional attachment I have for them. A buddy of mine from the Corps had a friend KIA while he was with 2nd MSOB, and the only thing he could recover from his body was his charred Kabar. The company that makes Kabars never responded to emails inquiring about getting it refurbished. Spyderco answered back with a "sorry, just not in our wheelhouse but here is a refinishing kit and leather for free, godspeed".

Benchmade? Not even their knife. Benchmade took it, completely refurbed it, and mounted it on a plaque....all at no cost...and gave it back to be presented to the son of the Marine who was KIA.

Don't know about you, but shit like that makes a mark and counts with me, hence why my most recent purchases were with Benchmade and Pro-Tech.

That’s awesome on Benchmade’s part. I never served, but that story still makes me want to buy from them.

[JCS]

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[TOTS]

Carrying the ZT0350 today
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[JAD]

Carrying the ZT0350 today

It is totally a ZT day. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201208/b9b9c6894cb78b6c9adfea5b7e59e944.jpg

(and yes, the blade is notched, holy shit. Does ZT do sharpening?)

[GearFondler]

A few of my Striders...
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[TOTS]

It is totally a ZT day. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201208/b9b9c6894cb78b6c9adfea5b7e59e944.jpg

(and yes, the blade is notched, holy shit. Does ZT do sharpening?)

Man, I tried to buy that knife the other day after seeing Clusterfrack (I think) post pics of his. Can’t find it in stock anywhere. I bought the above Benchmade Freek instead. I guess I need to join a knife forum and start shopping the classifieds. My knife passion has recently been reignited.

[Clusterfrack]

It is totally a ZT day. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201208/b9b9c6894cb78b6c9adfea5b7e59e944.jpg

(and yes, the blade is notched, holy shit. Does ZT do sharpening?)

Yes! Great knife. I think ZT has a sharpening service.

[TOTS]

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At least once a day I think about selling my collection and replacing them with a Sebenza.

[JAD]

Man, I tried to buy that knife the other day after seeing @Clusterfrack (https://pistol-forum.com/member.php?u=7807) (I think) post pics of his. Can’t find it in stock anywhere. I bought the above Benchmade Freek instead. I guess I need to join a knife forum and start shopping the classifieds. My knife passion has recently been reignited.

It works very well as a wave knife, with most trousers (the wave is a lot smaller than the Spyderco approach, so it doesn't always work out; it also doesn't double as a bottle opener like my Spydies). It is not possible to open it with the thumb stud --- magnets are too strong, at least on my sample. It becomes a two handed knife if I don't wave it open. It will never, ever inertia open.

I got to wave it open in front of a (sparsely populated) office the other day.

https://i.imgflip.com/4pljea.jpg

[Clusterfrack]

Oregon knives on the right. Washington knives on the left.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201208/e974088d47e3e9536fc054da1c98f508.jpg

[Clusterfrack]

It is not possible to open it with the thumb stud --- magnets are too strong, at least on my sample. It becomes a two handed knife if I don't wave it open. It will never, ever inertia open.


There are no magnets. Try this and let us know if it helps: do not touch the locking bar when you open it with the stud or by inertia. It’s hard not to, but the knife will not open if any force is applied to the bar.

I can easily open both of my ZT0620s with the stud or by inertia.

[JAD]

There are no magnets. Try this and let us know if it helps: do not touch the locking bar when you open it with the stud or by inertia. It’s hard not to, but the knife will not open if any force is applied to the bar.

I can easily open both of my ZT0620s with the stud or by inertia.

I'll let someone else have the pleasure of the ICP meme.

It really did feel magnetic, but I can see what you mean now. Holy cow, that's smooth.

I literally cannot figure out how to hold the knife without touching the locking bar.

[Clusterfrack]

I'll let someone else have the pleasure of the ICP meme.


LOL

[JCS]

At least once a day I think about selling my collection and replacing them with a Sebenza.

That’s essentially what I did. I sold off several knives to buy it and then carried no other knives for a year just to force myself to use it. I’ve since added a couple more knives but I’ve always been more of a user than a collector (knives and guns). If I don’t use it or like it I get rid of it.

[Clusterfrack]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201210/423d2323f8efdb962ed8a0c66bbcfaf5.jpg

[Clusterfrack]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201210/37fdb653fcb0ce3c66cc414407f28b6c.jpg

[JCS]

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[JodyH]

Two new autos for my "drawer of sharp objects".

Microtech LUDT
Boker Kalashnikov

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The Boker is a snappy little knife for the price, should make a great work knife that I won't feel bad abusing.
The Microtech is solid like every other Microtech I own, it'll make a great general use knife.

[vcdgrips]

The near universal though on the boker kal is that they punch way, way, way above there weight in the sub 50 to sub 100 auto category. Very interested to see how it holds up for your intended uses.

[JodyH]

The near universal though on the boker kal is that they punch way, way, way above there weight in the sub 50 to sub 100 auto category. Very interested to see how it holds up for your intended uses.

The Boker is definitely snappy and feels good and solid in the hand.
AUS8 steel, decent deep carry clip, slightly recessed firing button.
I've heard the finish (handle, blade and clip) is basically enamel paint and wears off quickly, no big deal for a work knife.
The lockup has a fraction of wiggle to it, nothing that concerns me with a plunger lock.
Feels like a solid knife for $40.

I bought the neon green blade and accents so it stands out if I lay it down somewhere while open. Maybe I won't forget it or lose it as easily.
I wish I could find a bright orange handle with the neon green blade and accents, that would be a great work knife.

[vcdgrips]

Given that you have 40 ish in it, you could likely disassemble and paint up the handles orange rather easily.

[That Guy]

The near universal though on the boker kal is that they punch way, way, way above there weight in the sub 50 to sub 100 auto category.

This applies only specifically to the Böker Kalashnikov, right? Because I once had a Böker Top Lock that sat on my desk as a stress toy, for opening letters and packages, and such. Eventually it quite literally fell apart as I wore the knife out opening and closing it. I was quite disappointed in the durability of that particular knife.

[TOTS]

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Poor man’s CP. It’s literally razor sharp as I never cut anything with it. It’s purely a get-off-me blade as I’m always carrying another knife for GP usage. Great for the price.

[Le Français]

I’ve thought about one of those as an alternative to the Spyderco Ronin 2. With the straight edge, they’re pretty similar knives.

[Clusterfrack]

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Poor man’s CP. It’s literally razor sharp as I never cut anything with it. It’s purely a get-off-me blade as I’m always carrying another knife for GP usage. Great for the price.

If only it had the blade reversed...

[newyork]

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[Totem Polar]

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Poor man’s CP. It’s literally razor sharp as I never cut anything with it. It’s purely a get-off-me blade as I’m always carrying another knife for GP usage. Great for the price.

I’ve got one of those, too. I can’t remember what I paid for it, but I’m pretty sure it was less than two craft pints plus tip at the sale time. It did indeed come sharp enough for agency work.

[Darth_Uno]

I wish I could find a bright orange handle with the neon green blade and accents, that would be a great work knife.

Esee makes that but they’re all fixed blade.

[Jared]

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Wife has been giving me gifts again. The Shaman was for my birthday (wife picked it) and the Millie is for Christmas (daughter picked it).

My girls obviously have excellent taste in cutlery!

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This is the cake my wife made for me for my birthday.

[NPV]

This doesn’t compare to a lot of the knives in this thread, but I always wanted an Emerson Appalachian but had no need. Got this from the GF for Christmas. I’m pretty floored by the construction considering Chinesium and all. Blade steel isn’t top notch but I don’t need it to be. I gotta say after having carried a 940-2 and Salt 2 for the past two years having something more substantial in the pocket feels good.

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[BobM]

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I added this to a recent Knifecenter order. It’s a Buck 112 with a synthetic handle and a pocket clip. I’ve had it a couple weeks now and am really happy with it. It locks up tight and was pretty sharp out of the box. I’ve been carrying a Buck Bantam since losing my Spyderco Endurance (which resurfaced a couple years later!!). I like the 112 better than the Bantam so far.

[Blades]

This doesn’t compare to a lot of the knives in this thread, but I always wanted an Emerson Appalachian but had no need. Got this from the GF for Christmas. I’m pretty floored by the construction considering Chinesium and all. Blade steel isn’t top notch but I don’t need it to be. I gotta say after having carried a 940-2 and Salt 2 for the past two years having something more substantial in the pocket feels good.



Chinesium? The Appalachian is made in the USA.

[NPV]

Chinesium? The Appalachian is made in the USA.

Sorry for the confusion, this is the Kershaw CQC-10k basically Emerson’s Appalachian design made by Kershaw for their collaboration line.

[Blades]

Sorry for the confusion, this is the Kershaw CQC-10k basically Emerson’s Appalachian design made by Kershaw for their collaboration line.

Ohhh, okay.
I have one of the Kershaw/Emerson collaborations. Nice little knife.

[Elkhitman]

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[RoyGBiv]

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That's a beauty. What is it?

[Elkhitman]

That's a beauty. What is it?

Made by Luke Sparrow of Feathered Knife Works out of Tennessee. It’s a custom dimascus with amboyna scales. I believe he called it a “Camper”, approx 5” blade. If you have IG, check out Feathered_knife_works

[Elkhitman]

Gentry Scout with Hybrid scales and dimascus blade.
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[blues]

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[newyork]

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[Jared]

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Paramilitary 2 in S35VN and a Manix 2 in M390.

I’m struggle a lot with whether I prefer the PM2 or the Manix 2 in general, and whenever these two limited models came in stock at the same time I spent about 30 minutes trying to decide before saying “screw it” and got both.

[GearFondler]

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Paramilitary 2 in S35VN and a Manix 2 in M390.

I’m struggle a lot with whether I prefer the PM2 or the Manix 2 in general, and whenever these two limited models came in stock at the same time I spent about 30 minutes trying to decide before saying “screw it” and got both.Move one clip to the left side and carry both.... Yes, I'm serious.

[blues]

Paramilitary 2 in S35VN and a Manix 2 in M390.

I’m struggle a lot with whether I prefer the PM2 or the Manix 2 in general, and whenever these two limited models came in stock at the same time I spent about 30 minutes trying to decide before saying “screw it” and got both.

The important lesson here is that you came to the right and rational decision. ;)

[Jared]

Move one clip to the left side and carry both.... Yes, I'm serious.

Lol, that’s what the Shaman is for!

[Jared]

The important lesson here is that you came to the right and rational decision. ;)

You should seriously have “blade enabler” in your sig line or above your profile pic or something. I mean, I appreciated good cutlery before, but you’ve triggered an addiction in me.

In all seriousness though, thanks for the solid posts and advice along the way. You’ve really helped me a lot.

[blues]

You should seriously have “blade enabler” in your sig line or above your profile pic or something. I mean, I appreciated good cutlery before, but you’ve triggered an addiction in me.

In all seriousness though, thanks for the solid posts and advice along the way. You’ve really helped me a lot.

I haven't a clue what I've done, but if it's good, that's all that matters. I know the addiction, I'm much less afflicted now than in years past...but I remember well the passion, and one never really gets over it. I both envy you...and am glad I don't have to go through it all over again. ;)

:cool:

[JodyH]

Purple LUDT and a blacked out Black Hawk.

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[luckyman]

Maybe pushing the definition of the thread just a little ....
My ancient mostly plastic wine bottle opener finally broke. I splurged a little and got a Laguiole one.
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210119/8ba05789b09e81bff8bfd81ff3a85f86.jpg

[Elkhitman]

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[Clusterfrack]

Top: NSFW. Bottom: Safe for work.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210211/3731f68fd87ca9d2af8403b2a6e87374.jpg

[JCS]

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[Guerrero]

Top: NSFW. Bottom: Safe for work.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210211/3731f68fd87ca9d2af8403b2a6e87374.jpg

I want to work there.

[RevolverRob]

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[Clusterfrack]

I want to work there.

Trust me. You really don't.

[RevolverRob]

This piece arrived a little bit ago. John April Knives Loveless-pattern dagger. 6 1/4" CPM-154 blade, tapered tang, black micarta scales with red liners, Corby bolts, soldered guard, Wickett and Craig sheath.

The balance is absolutely perfect, can hold it up with one finger under the guard and the blade feels simultaneously like it weighs nothing and that you could stab it through a car.

p/CLP-l0hL4zx

[newyork]

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[RevolverRob]

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Always loved the Ritter blade shape is that the new version from Hogue or an older Benchmade?

[newyork]

This is the Hogue Version. My brother in law picked one up too. For the money it’s a no brainer. Very well built.

[RoyGBiv]

Always loved the Ritter blade shape is that the new version from Hogue or an older Benchmade?

And it's available in P-F color.

https://knifeworks.com/doug-ritter-rsk-mk1-g2-knifeworks-exclusive-orange-g-10/

[blues]

I just don't understand this obsession with knives...!









(hahahahaha)

[md8232]

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So, I found this beauty on Instagram today. Too late for me tho.

[newyork]

Wow!

[23JAZ]

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Oh I really like that. Details please.

[Motor51]

Oh I really like that. Details please.

I second that. Awesome looking blade and would love some details please.


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[Exiledviking]

Oh I really like that. Details please.Looks like a Pro-Tech Malibu.
3.25" 20CV blade. Probably the most popular knife of 2020.
Different for Pro-Tech as it is NOT an automatic knife.
I like the design a lot but I do not care for aluminum scales.

[RevolverRob]

Here is one of a pair of RAT RC-3s that were gifted to me by Tom Jones. This one I lent to my PhD supervisor when he went to Brazil early last year. And again to a colleague when she went to Africa in December. So, between me, supervisor, and colleague - it has been carried on three continents. Not really appreciably worn at this point, definitely needs to be beaten on a bit more. We'll see if we can fix that here in the future.

p/CLe_p5trcdE

[JCS]

Oh I really like that. Details please.

Protect Malibu. It's a button lock flipper. I normally don't like flippers because of the flipper tabs protruding in the pocket but it's hard not to like this knife. It's basically an adult fidget toy. Scales are surprisingly grippy for being aluminum.

[Exiledviking]

Protect Malibu. It's a button lock flipper. I normally don't like flippers because of the flipper tabs protruding in the pocket but it's hard not to like this knife. It's basically an adult fidget toy. Scales are surprisingly grippy for being aluminum.I'm glad I haven't got my hands on one since I'd probably have to buy one of I did. Again, rave reviews.

[newyork]

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[okie john]

It's basically an adult fidget toy.

I am so busted.

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Boker Plus Urban Trapper, which I picked up at Duluth Trading.


Okie John

[Clusterfrack]

That looks like a bigger version of the Boker Kwaiken.
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210323/af28cb0fc5f76682959105a3bd7e9ae9.jpg

[Sig_Fiend]

CRKT Otanashi Noh Ken. By far my favorite folder. A "single purpose tool".

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[Up1911Fan]

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[snow white]

I'm really not into knives much. I like them and can definitely appreciate (and own) a few good knives. Just picked this non metallic shiv from tactical distributors, its the limited edition black triangle deal. Gotta say out of any of the knives I have this pokey boi, I think, is the coolest.
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[FNFAN]

Ever since blues posted his Laconico bowie, Ray's name has lived in my ebay search terms. Lots of hits for folders and copies of his folders, but no bowies. I was screwing around did a search and viola:

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I usually cheap out for free shipping but 2nd day air seems so reasonable!;)




I just don't understand this obsession with knives...!






(hahahahaha)

Indeed, Sir! Indeed!

[blues]

Congrats...he builds a nice knife. I'm sure you'll be pleased.

[FNFAN]

Congrats...he builds a nice knife. I'm sure you'll be pleased.

I think I like the blade style on yours better and I love the patina or finish on that blade as well as the finish work on the juncture of the handle and guard. I would guess your knife may be much earlier than mine from where the stamps are. I was ecstatic to find it though! I'll probably putting the Camillus OVB up on the for sale board eventually.

[blues]

I think I like the blade style on yours better and I love the patina or finish on that blade as well as the finish work on the juncture of the handle and guard. I would guess your knife may be much earlier than mine from where the stamps are. I was ecstatic to find it though! I'll probably putting the Camillus OVB up on the for sale board eventually.

I've had it at least ten years now. It was a gift given to me at the Blade Show by a bladeforurms member who was part of a group I used to pal around with online and at the shows. It was quite a surprise.

I did reciprocate by sending him a barlow knife made by a master smith. Not that he expected it or wanted anything, but I couldn't live with myself if I didn't find a way to show my gratitude.

[Totem Polar]

I'm really not into knives much. I like them and can definitely appreciate (and own) a few good knives. Just picked this non metallic shiv from tactical distributors, its the limited edition black triangle deal. Gotta say out of any of the knives I have this pokey boi, I think, is the coolest.
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Now might be a good time to mention that I have 4 of BT’s low-signature products.

I might have a problem.

Or, I might have 4 solutions...

;)

[il duce]

Depending on what I’m doing and wearing depends on which of the bottom two goes with the top that day.

https://i.imgur.com/2CfLNCQ.jpg

[Half Moon]

Opinel No. 12, pocket machete, slayer of sand burr...

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[Norville]

Not sure how I missed these when they were released.

[Up1911Fan]

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[Totem Polar]

Now might be a good time to mention that I have 4 of BT’s low-signature products.


In the spirit of not wanting to be worthless due to paucity of pics:

(The blue one is a drone, btw, so it’s 4...)

[Jared]

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DLT Trading exclusive dragonfly 2, Cru-Wear blade. I needed it like I needed a hole in my head but the price wasn’t bad and it color matches my 4Runner. Plus, I’ve found DLT to be solid folks to buy from. Haven’t cut much with it yet, but man it looks cool.

[Guerrero]

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DLT Trading exclusive dragonfly 2, Cru-Wear blade. I needed it like I needed a hole in my head but the price wasn’t bad and it color matches my 4Runner. Plus, I’ve found DLT to be solid folks to buy from. Haven’t cut much with it yet, but man it looks cool.

Tactical F-ing like!

[Up1911Fan]

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[theJanitor]

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I like your style. Hard to find fault in a strider and a Pelagos as perfect edc gear

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210618/40c5a3029765a1a66fe2199dec2d1a08.jpg


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[Up1911Fan]

I like your style. Hard to find fault in a strider and a Pelagos as perfect edc gear

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210618/40c5a3029765a1a66fe2199dec2d1a08.jpg


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They are a great combo. Nice SMF! My first SMF should be here next week, I've never handled one, but expecting a tank.

[Lon]

John Salley “Williams Fighting Knife” that was gifted to me many years ago.

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Strider/Buck folder my brother in law customized and gave me. And a Strider/HAK.

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[Up1911Fan]

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[GearFondler]

My newest Striders from the BLADE Show... https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210624/b749bec8a371ca37a2901632190bee24.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210624/29a2ad4ad3430d8e64a1aabe266c2c6e.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210624/91fa80bec6d8217ac2b96688a3a11a79.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210624/ca779249b85eb96f7dc64103332258a9.jpg

[23JAZ]

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[Lon]

My constant companion this week while I’m in vacation.

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[Guerrero]

My constant companion this week while I’m in vacation.

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Is that just the stock sheath with a belt loop thrown on?

[23JAZ]

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[Lon]

Is that just the stock sheath with a belt loop thrown on?

It sure is. Works pretty well.

[Hot Sauce]

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What kind of clip is that on the Modlite?

[Up1911Fan]

What kind of clip is that on the Modlite?

It's a Modlite head, Arisaka tailcap and a Valhalla Tactical body for 18350's using a Neomag clip.

[Hot Sauce]

It's a Modlite head, Arisaka tailcap and a Valhalla Tactical body for 18350's using a Neomag clip.
Cool. It looks like it'd get really great retention on clothing.

[JCS]

Edit. Oops

[blues]

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[Duelist]

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Oh. My.

[RoyGBiv]

Edit. Oops

A great looking knife. Sexy for being so plain. "Knife-next-door". :o

[blues]

Oh. My.

I'd been looking for a stout folder in CPM 3V...since it's a steel I have come to love for its properties, (great toughness, good edge holding and corrosion resistance), and they are hard to come by.

A friend on bladeforums made his spare available to me. I'm glad to have it.

I have one small utility knife made of 3V which Ed Schott built for me 20 years ago and it gets regular use around my home. Good stuff.

Clearly a niche knife, but it will be useful for tasks in my environment.

[JodyH]

I'd been looking for a stout folder in CPM 3V...since it's a steel I have come to love for its properties, (great toughness, good edge holding and corrosion resistance), and they are hard to come by.

A friend on bladeforums made his spare available to me. I'm glad to have it.

I have one small utility knife made of 3V which Ed Schott built for me 20 years ago and it gets regular use around my home. Good stuff.

Clearly a niche knife, but it will be useful for tasks in my environment.

I've had the same knife for a few years.
Really beefy blade and the golf ball texturing is cool.
My only issue is the lock on mine fails really easily with a spine whack.
Whether you put any validity into the applicability of the spine whack to real world knife use or not is another topic.

[blues]

I've had the same knife for a few years.
Really beefy blade and the golf ball texturing is cool.
My only issue is the lock on mine fails really easily with a spine whack.
Whether you put any validity into the applicability of the spine whack to real world knife use or not is another topic.

I don't plan on testing it in that manner, JodyH , but when it arrived I gave it a few relatively brisk hits with the spine into my palm. Nothing happened and that was good enough for me. I don't foresee a situation where I would be using it in a manner where that should be an issue. (Doesn't mean it can't happen, though.)

[Erik]

What is the reasoning on the blade shape/channel in the blade for that knife?

[blues]

What is the reasoning on the blade shape/channel in the blade for that knife?

I can't speak to Schempp's original design. It may have been for weight reduction or some other purpose, I don't see it as a "blood groove". Or it could be stylistic.

Mainly, it's a stout spear point which is useful for many purposes, and the extra weight behind the blade, (in a tough steel like 3V), makes it more suitable for tasks like light chopping and batoning and such.

[Erik]

Thank you.

[BobM]

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The Uncle Henry was a gift from my grandparents my senior year of high school about 82 or 83. It rode on my belt everywhere for years, through college and early in my police career. I finally wised up and bought a cheaper Schrade lockback for my duty belt until I got my first Spyderco.
The fixed blade was made by a friend a few years ago. I believe it’s S35. I’ve batoned the heck out of it. I’ve not used it on game but other friends have used theirs. I like it as it’s big enough to do work but not overly bulky. It came with a kydex sheath but I also have a SpecOps Brands sheath for it.

[Up1911Fan]

Truly the best action I've felt in a flipper. These are definitely next level.
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[Exiledviking]

Truly the best action I've felt in a flipper. These are definitely next level.
I agree. Has to be experienced to appreciate.

[Up1911Fan]

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[Lon]

Found an old friend while I was cleaning out a drawer today. This rode in my pocket on many a midnight shift.

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[Jared]

Found an old friend while I was cleaning out a drawer today. This rode in my pocket on many a midnight shift.

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I want a Police model so bad, but I’m not LE and am afraid buying one will make me look like a poser/wannabe. I like the way yours has a well used well loved look to it.

[Duelist]

I want a Police model so bad, but I’m not LE and am afraid buying one will make me look like a poser/wannabe. I like the way yours has a well used well loved look to it.

Just get one! It’s not like the name of it means that much in the broad scheme of things.

[Bucky]

I want a Police model so bad, but I’m not LE and am afraid buying one will make me look like a poser/wannabe. I like the way yours has a well used well loved look to it.

I hope you don’t feel that way about ammo.

[Jared]

I hope you don’t feel that way about ammo.

Nope, not at all. Really, my thing with the Police model is it has “POLICE” emblazoned on the blade in pretty big letters. Totally legit if you’re a cop, just not sure if my non-sworn self looks like a knife afi or a poser holding something like that.

The Military model has no such lettering and I happily own/carry/use one of those.

[Lon]

Found an Amazon gift card I forgot about. Had a sudden urge to buy something that goes choppychoppy, slashyslashy, stabbystabby.

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[Catshooter]

Nicey nicey!

[NH Shooter]

My Spyderco Native has been riding with me for about four years and has proven to be perfect for my EDC needs.


https://i.ibb.co/FqrkmHh/edc-30.jpg

[Blades]

I want a Police model so bad, but I’m not LE and am afraid buying one will make me look like a poser/wannabe. I like the way yours has a well used well loved look to it.

The lightweight Police (https://www.spyderco.com/catalog/details/C07F4K390/Police-4-Lightweight-K390/1907) doesn't have the name on the blade, in case you didn't know. :)

[23JAZ]

Microtech Ultratech Hellhound. I might have to send it in to get the top swedge sharpened.

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[blues]

/P-F thread drift
Another CPK fan? My Dad gave me a 6in Utility Fighter a couple years back (hell of a gift!) and that spent the better part of my 2019-2020 deployment either on my belt, inside my waistband, or on my IOTV. Made short work of a LOT of tough jobs and it still looks basically unused. Simply a fantastic blade.
/end P-F thread drift

You might like these then, JRB, forgive the poor lighting on the first...

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A little better lighting for three of those four...

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This one arrived yesterday...

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Your dad is a wise and generous man.

BTW, JRB , I shared your quote with Nate and Jo Carothers just now. I'm sure that'll make their day.

[JRB]

You might like these then, JRB, forgive the poor lighting on the first...


A little better lighting for three of those four...


This one arrived yesterday...



Your dad is a wise and generous man.

BTW, JRB , I shared your quote with Nate and Jo Carothers just now. I'm sure that'll make their day.

Pardon me while I drool all over the keyboard... that's a hell of CPK collection!

My Dad is indeed wise, and very generous. He's a collector as well, and is is very much into HI Kukris and CPK knives among other things. He has a similar assortment of CPK's. Though he prefers the lighter-color blade finishes and the wood.
While he excitedly shares & shows off his latest acquisitions every time I go visit, I'm embarrassed to say I have a hard time keeping up with all the different models. He does have a CPK boot dagger that I deeply covet (I'm told every CPK enthusiast covets those, and I'm not surprised) as well as another rare model called the Shiv. I suspect you're an Smod on a forum he frequents :)

He gave me two CPK's before that 2019 deployment; the Utility Fighter that became a constant companion, and a Heavy Duty Field Knife. The UF fit in another old sheath I had which made it much easier to carry than the Kydex it came in. So the Utility Fighter was perfect for almost-daily carry and could still hide under my OCP uniform.

I'll have to snap some pictures of both when I get a chance!

[blues]

JRB That's a heavy duty field knife with the ironwood scales.

I have a steamer trunk full of khukuris from HI downstairs. I've given some away over the years.

This one was designed by my late (Cherokee) friend from OK, Yvsa Gigagei:


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[High Cross]

This is the Wenger evolution series which is my favorite swiss army knife variant. Its still made under the victorinox name today. This is an S14 i believe. I found it new in the plastic from a gift shop in the Adirondacks last October qnd have carried it at work since.

[backtrail540]

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[EricP]

How do you like the Smock?

[backtrail540]

How do you like the Smock?

I haven't had it but for a few days but my initial impressions from the shop and now having one in hand are that it's like if i took a 940 and changed a few things to my liking.

Spyderhole - i prefer holes over studs and while a smaller hole opener on the smock, it is plenty functional

Lock - i like the axis lock plenty and am not a bug compression lock fan from the standpoint of single hand manipulation. But the button compression lock allows single hand manipulation without getting near the blade with your fingers and without having to push the blade closed with other objects or body parts etc...i really dig this lock type from a manipulation standpoint

Flipper - not a necessity for me but i do like the extra leverage it provides and i occasionally fidget. It looks seamless so i don't even notice it until i want to.

Choil - that was my biggest complaint about the 940. I felt like it had a pretty long blade and no good way to choke up on it. I'm not even sure this choil was designed as a finger choil, it works that way for my finger size and allows me to get a high grip when i might need more control.

It's thin, looks cool, and has a feature set i enjoy. I think it'll be pushing a few blades down the road as it takes over pocket time.

[CHNEAL]

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[RoyGBiv]

My everyday knife. Chris Reeve Mnandi. “ gentlemen’s knife” they call it. Tool I call it, but hey who said tools have to be boring?!

My OCD went straight to overdrive... Nice Tool. :cool:

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[CHNEAL]

My OCD went straight to overdrive... Nice Tool. :cool:

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THANK YOU! It was killing me as well. I must figure out how to avoid that!

[backtrail540]

Finally got a Pena X series variant. This one is a clip point Barlow that has seen some pocket time but i was a sucker for the jigged bone scales fitted by Jerry Valdez. It also came with the micarta scales and clip. Nice modern traditional and it sure is pretty. I'm going to carry it for awhile and see if it fits my tastes or not.

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[blues]

This is a custom "Lanny's Clip" which I had Enrique make for me several years ago...also featuring beautiful bone covers:

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