Folding knives (or anything sharp) pic thread

[Wyoming Shooter]

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S&W 625 PC with Rimz moon clips. I had some failures to fire due to light primer strikes that I need to diagnose. The gun is completely reliable with standard steel moons. From the Big Empty, ELN.

[blues]

^^^^

But will it cut?

[Totem Polar]

^^^^

But will it cut?

https://memegenerator.net/img/instances/69337609.jpg


PS., lest the pot call the kettle black:

[backtrail540]

blues, or anyone, since you seem to have cool versions of everything, any chance you could satiate my current lust for Brian Tighe customs with some pics of one or several if you happen to have some in your collection...:cool:

[blues]

blues, or anyone, since you seem to have cool versions of everything, any chance you could satiate my current lust for Brian Tighe customs with some pics of one or several if you happen to have some in your collection...:cool:

I only have this neck knife which I bought many moons ago. Forgive the poor quality of the image from back then.

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Wish I had more of his work to share with you.

[CHNEAL]

Daughter came over to help with yard work yesterday. She gave me this custom Buck 503 a couple years back for Father’s Day. S30v steel and micarta scales, I only carry it when she’s around, would break my heart if I lost it. So its become my yard work with kiddo knife.
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[okie john]

That knife looks just like the Buck Esquire that I had back in the late 70s. The steel in the blade was harder than woodpecker lips.


Okie John

[CHNEAL]

That knife looks just like the Buck Esquire that I had back in the late 70s. The steel in the blade was harder than woodpecker lips.


Okie John

They haven’t changed much over the years. This is the model 1 size smaller then your Esquire which is now the 501. This is the 503 which was the Prince when I had one in the 70’s. Great little knife.

[JWH]

Daughter came over to help with yard work yesterday. She gave me this custom Buck 503 a couple years back for Father’s Day. S30v steel and micarta scales, I only carry it when she’s around, would break my heart if I lost it. So its become my yard work with kiddo knife.
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What flashlight(s) is that (are those)?

[CHNEAL]

What flashlight(s) is that (are those)?
Those are Peak Eigers. The worlds toughest and finest AAA pocket light. I am never without one in my pocket and there is one in every bag and car myself, my wife or my daughter own. The pictured ones are a couple of custom runs Robyn at Peak LED Solutions did for me in 5700k and 5000k. They are a twisty light with a momentary switch installed. The clip is the Eiger Ti clip from Jason at Dark Sucks. I am not sure about the policy here about posting links so if you want them pm me and Ill get you the info.

Stay Safe
Clay

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[RancidSumo]

I’ve been loving my Microtech lately, but in the past few days I’ve started carrying my Mnandi again (it’s been neglected since Covid/suits got pushed to the back of the closet). I really love this knife.

New blade because, well, I’m not sure why. I went to a friend’s house for a NYE party a couple years ago and woke up with a bent blade. What happened in the middle is a total mystery.

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[CHNEAL]

I’ve been loving my Microtech lately, but in the past few days I’ve started carrying my Mnandi again (it’s been neglected since Covid/suits got pushed to the back of the closet). I really love this knife.

New blade because, well, I’m not sure why. I went to a friend’s house for a NYE party a couple years ago and woke up with a bent blade. What happened in the middle is a total mystery.

79794

They truly are great knives. I’ve carried this one just tossed in my pocket everyday for 16 months I guess now.
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[jandbj]

Recently sent my lefty Emerson out to repair a broken tip... bought this Kershaw Launch 13 on a whim.
Lightweight, fires very strong, and I love the blade shape.

[backtrail540]

New amalgam with bronze hardware and acid wash blade to match my smock, courtesy of knivesplus.

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[BobM]

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I ran across this in the garage. It was my second pocketknife and my first good one. Date code shows 1976 so I got it at the age of 11 or 12. I carried it constantly until I bought my first Victorinox when I was in college. One of these days I’ll try to clean up the blades.

[Irelander]

Merry Christmas to me.
Stat Gear Ausus Slim
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[RJ]

Not really a fixed blade knife guy, but I ran across this leather sheath on Amazon and had to check it out.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08WLT842H?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2_dt_b_product_details

For $14, and being LEFT HANDED, I went ahead and ordered it, not expecting much.

It arrived today:

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Gotta say, so far I like it. I have been wanting something other than the dorky plastic sheath that came with my Mora, and this looks pretty nice. The stitching is even, and there are two rivets reinforcing the sides. Fit is snug, I used some Mitch Rosen "Leather Lightning" product on the rough side of the leather and stuffed it in to "set." We'll see how it works out camping and what not, but I thought since so many here probably use Moras, it might be of interest.

[jc000]

Recent but long coveted acquisition:

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[Norville]

But cool:

[CHNEAL]

Added this XM-18 to my carry yesterday.

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[23JAZ]

My 2 favorites! Everyday, all day. Even when they’re others, there’s always these.
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[Erik]

I've been on again off again eyeing up the Protech Malibu for a while now because reasons. I haven't seen them in stock at any retailer and the ones I was seeing on ebay seemed to be out of line, price-wise. The other night I came across the one I want (new in box, black DLC coated, wharncliffe blade) at as good a price as I've seen and I pulled the trigger. Alcohol may have been involved. I have to say, I really like this knife a lot. It's well-made, feels good in the hand and carries nicely. Mine looks just like this one:

https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2Ftse2.mm.bing.net%2Fth%3Fid%3DOIP. yw6jGjR00ztus1ir4CvhUQHaDZ%26pid%3DApi&f=1

[ubervic]

Love me some Spyderco Gayle Bradley 2.

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[Jared]

Love me some Spyderco Gayle Bradley 2.

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I need another folder like I need another hole in my head, but the GB2 is on my short list.

[CHNEAL]

Hinderer Eklipse Gen 2 found it’s why to my small piece of the world. It’s the city cousin of the XM-18 I’d say…84341

[backtrail540]

Mail call today. A cheap user i received as a vday gift and an fun knife for the joy of blades.

https://i.postimg.cc/bJz5tCqR/20220217-112034.jpg (https://postimg.cc/mc5VxSzc)

[backtrail540]

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[backtrail540]

I have always stayed in what i call the "quality production user" category of knives. Typically spyderco, benchmade, zt etc... Yesterday i fell into my first Mid Tech. Also my first integral. Our local knife shop (Blademan's Knife Shop in Fort Wayne - if it's within a reasonable drive for you then make the trip, you likely won't be disappointed) is an ADV dealer and gets decent examples from time to time.

My fiance gifted this to my after my swooning.

Overbuilt folders are just fun!

Andre De Villiers Ronin in a cool stealthy colorway that i dig.

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[ubervic]

First full-titanium folder for me, the Monterey Bay Knives Mini Old Guard with 3" blade.

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[backtrail540]

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93654

Pretty cool knife - empedc nymble liner lock. Ive been digging a lot of the independent designed but oem manufactured stuff lately. It's about the size of a native 5 for size comparison.

[Duelist]

9365993660

I may have a problem …

[blues]

^^^^^^

That's not a problem...it's a nice start.


:p

[JCS]

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TRM has ruined knives for me. I don’t really want to carry other things, even my Sebenza. It’s probably the first knife I’ve owned that I would be ok if I didn’t ever own, carry or buy anything else.

[Duces Tecum]

My BIL calls these "anus knives". He's a deer hunter.
Okie John

Or an inmate.

Duces

[TOTS]

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TRM has ruined knives for me. I don’t really want to carry other things, even my Sebenza. It’s probably the first knife I’ve owned that I would be ok if I didn’t ever own, carry or buy anything else.
Nice!! Sell me the Sebenza then! I can’t find a plain Large one anywhere and am on a multi year waitlist with CR. Sad face.

[blues]

Nice!! Sell me the Sebenza then! I can’t find a plain Large one anywhere and am on a multi year waitlist with CR. Sad face.

TOTS

Have you tried here?


https://www.bladeforums.com/forums/chris-reeve-knives-for-sale.916/


Probably a good bet. Or you can post in the "Knives Wanted To Buy" section of the site. Most of our members are honorable and you can check their trade ratings.

Good luck. I have a large regular from 1998, which was a gift from my wife. It's not going anywhere.

[TOTS]

@TOTS (https://pistol-forum.com/member.php?u=14029)

Have you tried here?


https://www.bladeforums.com/forums/chris-reeve-knives-for-sale.916/


Probably a good bet. Or you can post in the "Knives Wanted To Buy" section of the site. Most of our members are honorable and you can check their trade ratings.

Good luck. I have a large regular from 1998, which was a gift from my wife. It's not going anywhere.
Thanks and great advice. Ashamedly, I’m not even a member there. I’ll rectify that and contact some of those dudes. Seems like $400 is the going rate for used.

[newyork]

https://i.imgur.com/cxTyTDx.jpg

[blues]

One on which Kit made me an offer I couldn't refuse...(back in the late 90's)


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[Clusterfrack]

Kizer Swaggs Swayback. CPM-4V steel, full flat grind. Micarta scales. The button cam lock is very solid. I like it a lot, especially for reverse grips. At $75, it’s a steal.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20221010/34ea9d1add3bf2afd86807ac334b5583.jpg
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20221010/19d51031bceb9fc3f19bf2bb99f1b602.jpg

[Lost River]

A little elk back strap :


From here:

https://i.imgur.com/diJqMAzl.jpg


to there:

https://i.imgur.com/sHm3d0sl.jpg

[Wondering Beard]

A couple of new acquisitions.

Spyderco Lum Tanto and Dagger Knives Vendetta.



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[backtrail540]

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Varga VBR mk3

[TOTS]

A couple of new acquisitions.

Spyderco Lum Tanto and Dagger Knives Vendetta.



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96370

Both are nice, but that tanto just does something for me!!

[backtrail540]

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A friend got one of the popular CKF Evo 3's from the last batch and brought it over today. For my taste, it lives up to the hype. Great ergos (that choil :cool: ) and a fine action. A guillotine though so watch the digits. Very cool blade.

[Artemas2]

Someone decided that I needed a Benchmade fidget spinner, nothing about this is going to end well for my fingers...
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[newyork]

Not my knife but I got my first real camera and started learning how to use it and a light box last night….

https://i.imgur.com/gGiy50p.jpg

[newyork]

Some pics I’ve taken the past couple days…

https://i.imgur.com/W7san5v.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/Arh6Uoa.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/CODQJkb.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/A5j6j9S.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/oJCVupP.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/dstHSKV.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/V2rxYCL.jpg

[RoyGBiv]

^^^ Wow!

My OKT RAT1 is jealous. :cool:

[TOTS]

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.
I guess I owe you an update. Still love this knife. This is my EDC 75-80% of the year with a Benchmade Bugout filling in the remainder. Honestly, you could build a 2-knife collection with those two and not have a use case go unfilled. It’s surprisingly lightweight for its size and with the deep carry clip, goes unnoticed. I wear it with just about everything except suit/dress pants which the Bugout is perfect for. BMs coatings are on point and it’s only showing the faintest wear at the tip where I’ve chipped it off. Cardboard and light batoning to start fires for s’mores only leaves faint scuff marks. I’m absolutely loving the M4 steel as I virtually never sharpen it anymore. Surprisingly, I also never clean or oil it and have had no issues with corrosion. I probably applied Eezox or clp twice since I have owned it. I’m happy!

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[newyork]

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[newyork]

https://i.imgur.com/CPf3YGA.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/tHvCAXk.jpg

[newyork]

Had to keep one for myself. Haven’t owned a custom in many years.

https://i.imgur.com/lmkPXu2.jpg

[Exiledviking]

I really like the Lee Williams Kickstop on this knife. Is it wrong to buy both the Ti and the G10 version...?https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230527/bb29c6531112b1e5db2e25d3aa99a929.jpg

[OldRunner/CSAT Neighbor]

No pics. unless you go to the link (https://winklerknives.com/products/wk-rnd-full-size-axe?variant=4220097888279) as I just committed to a Winkler RnD hawk/axe in a group buy so it sorta qualifies as sharp, any here already have a full size or compact RnD Winkler?

[MasterBlaster]

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[Clusterfrack]

Osoraku Zukuri Folder OZF-S01, Williams Blade Design. This is the first 1-piece integral carbon fiber framelock folder, and weighs 2.3 oz (65g). Unfortunately the first one I ordered was defective (locking bar too short)--an indication that CNC milling carbon fiber isn't easy. BladeHQ hand inspected this one prior to shipping, and it's perfect in every way.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230607/d15c44979ef016fbc99ae7ad6c3d1e61.jpg
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230607/3c5cf9cb93fe5a9a4bd0f28b18bb8638.jpg
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230607/9c890ff8fcffdff96d76268503e99ddc.jpg
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230607/9359a215962832a553e71d67f0155cec.jpg

[Hot Sauce]

Osoraku Zukuri Folder OZF-S01, Williams Blade Design. This is the first 1-piece integral carbon fiber framelock folder, and weighs 2.3 oz (65g). Unfortunately the first one I ordered was defective (locking bar too short)--an indication that CNC milling carbon fiber isn't easy. BladeHQ hand inspected this one prior to shipping, and it's perfect in every way.

Goddamn. You sir are a man of fine taste!

[Up1911Fan]

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[OldRunner/CSAT Neighbor]

Looks sim to my previous Gunner Grips, an SMF Up1911Fan?

[Up1911Fan]

Looks sim to my previous Gunner Grips, an SMF Up1911Fan?

On 10/3? Nah, that's a performance SnG.

[theJanitor]

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-KwDdkDN/0/ec8ea865/XL/i-KwDdkDN-XL.jpg

[Clusterfrack]

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[Clusterfrack]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20231229/f321eda9eacaded698057bac42a25afe.jpg

[Clusterfrack]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20231230/ed2e7f22570d15b401fa47551f0745fd.jpg
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20231230/47e6939ff01d75c9c12cbdc3cf19d2ed.jpg

[backtrail540]

https://i.postimg.cc/3rqzKvky/IMG-20240202-151830.jpg (https://postimg.cc/z3nx73S5)

[PNWTO]

Guess I’ll throw one in the thread.

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[backtrail540]

And another because i can't get enough


https://i.postimg.cc/3RZy7h81/20240202-173201.jpg (https://postimg.cc/7GfPMpTJ)

[Clusterfrack]

The old and the new…

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240214/1ba2ea9c0a8f89139000516d2f45adbb.jpg
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240214/4c1a4001cd3375c9405d2a8b8d4901e8.jpg
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240214/81ce6d2285eb5f73cd22c9816f39fb17.jpg

[Bucky]

The old and the new…

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240214/81ce6d2285eb5f73cd22c9816f39fb17.jpg

More info, please. TIA.

[Clusterfrack]

More info, please. TIA.

Old knife: Benchmade HK Snody 14210 (154CM)

New knife: Benchmade 273-03 Mini Adamas, marbled carbon fiber scales (CPM Magnacut)

[rd62]

Nice

[backtrail540]

Microtech hit a homerun with the MSI, imo. For sub $200 for this frn-like version, it beats or competes with most of the other quality entry level stuff.


http://youtube.com/shorts/bCgXaUm8Lig?si=XfD0oIAZn9Plba2s

[Exiledviking]

Microtech hit a homerun with the MSI, imo. For sub $200 for this frn-like version, it beats or competes with most of the other quality entry level stuff.


http://youtube.com/shorts/bCgXaUm8Lig?si=XfD0oIAZn9Plba2s

I have to agree. It's been my EDC since I got it nearly 3 weeks ago. I got the two-tone blade with the black FRN. The FRN they use feels better than other FRN scales I've had. I'll try to post a picture of mine tomorrow. I'm quietly looking for a green G10 version with the apocalyptic or stone wash blade now...

[Exiledviking]

My new EDC. 115529

[Clusterfrack]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240228/0bd2addc671df219bd6bab13ffef6bfe.jpg

[Redhat]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240228/0bd2addc671df219bd6bab13ffef6bfe.jpg

Which model is that?

[Clusterfrack]

Which model is that?

Kershaw Emerson CQC-5K
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00I0S1BFW/

My favorite cheap knife, and one of the only Kershaw/Emersons with G10 scales on both sides. I've also given them as gifts. Everyone seems to like them.

[Redhat]

Kershaw Emerson CQC-5K
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00I0S1BFW/

My favorite cheap knife, and one of the only Kershaw/Emersons with G10 scales on both sides. I've also given them as gifts. Everyone seems to like them.

Well I ordered one since they're marked down on amazon. Also picked up a CQC-6k in D2.

[Totem Polar]

Speaking of Emerson, I am completely smitten by the “Super Elvia.” Essentially just a slightly larger version of the Emerson/Calderon “Elvia” (named after Ed’s mom), the larger version is the perfect pocket pikal. Love it. 😍

Shown with the OG Elvia, along with a CP2, for size reference:

[Clusterfrack]

Speaking of Emerson, I am completely smitten by the “Super Elvia.”

There is something brutally utilitarian about Emersons. Here’s the Mini Roadhouse I gave Girl #2 for graduation. The other side is etched with her name. She carries it a lot.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240229/b3c1d85ce03e6e0eaf5d972dea6126a8.jpg

[TOTS]

I got rid of all my Emersons. I didn’t love the chisel grind but absolutely couldn’t stand the grind being on the wrong side of the blade for a Right Hand use. As a defensive weapon it may not have mattered, but for any outdoor use…I just couldn’t stand it. And I use my knives. But man, I vibe with some of his designs like the Roadhouse above!

[Bucky]

I have one Emerson, and at the time was the most expensive folder I owned. It lost its edge in no time. Sample of one, for sure, but fool me once and all. I have probably a dozen or so Benchmades, and have been happy with each. YMMV.

[Totem Polar]

I have one Emerson, and at the time was the most expensive folder I owned. It lost its edge in no time. Sample of one, for sure, but fool me once and all. I have probably a dozen or so Benchmades, and have been happy with each. YMMV.

They do lose an edge quickly. The flip side is being able to touch it back up using a coffee mug.

[Clusterfrack]

They do lose an edge quickly. The flip side is being able to touch it back up using a coffee mug.

My CQC-7F has S35V, and holds an edge very nicely. I do agree that the chisel grind making slicing apples a challenge…

[blues]

My CQC-7F has S35V, and holds an edge very nicely. I do agree that the chisel grind making slicing apples a challenge…




https://youtu.be/HoDd311BAlA

[Dave Williams]

There is something brutally utilitarian about Emersons. Here’s the Mini Roadhouse I gave Girl #2 for graduation. The other side is etched with her name. She carries it a lot

My one daughter carries a La Griffe. I tell her, “Without it, you’re a 120lb weakling. With it, you’re a velociraptor.”

[Duces Tecum]

I once asked my (then) self-defense teacher for instruction in knife fighting. He said, "It's just like what your are learning presently, but with a knife." I knew, even as he spoke, that he was telling me what he was told when he was younger and asked his teacher, but what he was told was wrong. Knife fighting, in any of it's varieties, is unique.

Please, if it is possible your daughters might elect to use a knife defensively, make sure they receive the best available instruction before the fight. It will make a difference.

[Clusterfrack]

I once asked my (then) self-defense teacher for instruction in knife fighting. He said, "It's just like what your are learning presently, but with a knife." I knew, even as he spoke, that he was telling me what he was told when he was younger and asked his teacher, but what he was told was wrong. Knife fighting, in any of it's varieties, is unique.

Please, if it is possible your daughters might elect to use a knife defensively, make sure they receive the best available instruction before the fight. It will make a difference.






Yes. Great point (pun intended).

[jandbj]

My one daughter carries a La Griffe. I tell her, “Without it, you’re a 120lb weakling. With it, you’re a velociraptor.”

Suggestion: Father/daughter EWO class with SouthNarc
https://shivworks.com/course-schedule/
Would be money & time well spent.

Had two of those burgeoning 100lb velociraptors in our class in NH. I gifted a Fred Perrin Chestnut to one of them.

Since this is a pic thread:
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We all learned a lot & left better armed.

[Totem Polar]

Suggestion: Father/daughter EWO class with SouthNarc
https://shivworks.com/course-schedule/
Would be money & time well spent.


Such an excellent course.

[Bucky]

They do lose an edge quickly. The flip side is being able to touch it back up using a coffee mug.

Didn’t even know that’s a thing. Making me Google so early in the mornin’ :p

[SeriousStudent]

Such an excellent course.

I took EWO at age 62 a few years back. Craig told me I was the third oldest person to complete the course at that time.

The oldest person to complete it was a 70-year-old man in the same class. He whipped my ass.

[Totem Polar]

I took EWO at age 62 a few years back. Craig told me I was the third oldest person to complete the course at that time.

The oldest person to complete it was a 70-year-old man in the same class. He whipped my ass.

There was a retired action dude in his 60s in EWO class here a couple of months back. He gave me some trouble in the jab sparring. Also, a krav maga lady from the east coast who was way tougher than anyone I work with. :D

[Totem Polar]

Didn’t even know that’s a thing. Making me Google so early in the mornin’ :p

Best way to touch up an unusaully curved, chisel grind that I’ve found. I have an old Porsche logo mug that fits the knife well. :rolleyes:

[newyork]

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53569809122_0f3a5b5869.jpg

[backtrail540]

New Herman


http://youtube.com/shorts/ZJIrdTI_KMQ?si=FOdpX2Vgo1buPzBF

I don't know what I'm doing wrong but i can't get this damn thing to embed even after reading the how to embed video post :)

[Half Moon]

New Herman


http://youtube.com/shorts/ZJIrdTI_KMQ?si=FOdpX2Vgo1buPzBF

I don't know what I'm doing wrong but i can't get this damn thing to embed even after reading the how to embed video post :)

Here you go:


https://youtu.be/ZJIrdTI_KMQ

[backtrail540]

Here you go:


https://youtu.be/ZJIrdTI_KMQ

Thank you!

[backtrail540]

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[Exiledviking]

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Nice! Make and model, please?

[backtrail540]

Nice! Make and model, please?

Kunwu Padre, reverse tux ti/dlc. It's super slicy! Action is on par with Reate etc..while out of my wheelhouse, they get talked about for actually hitting the hrc potential for the steels used. Fun blade!

https://kunwuknives.com/