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Yeah. Those lists are pretty much useless even though I like a few of the knives. Maybe they should stick to impact drivers.Originally Posted by Drang
There's nothing civil about this war.
Can't remember if I posted this one. It's been my daily companion since I got it: my Grayman Dua.
Agreed.Yeah. Those lists are pretty much useless even though I like a few of the knives. Maybe they should stick to impact drivers.
Nothing loses me faster than talking about how sharp a knife is. Basically like commenting on how clean a new car's windshield is.
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Knight's Armament Company
I dunno, Tom, I never felt that you abused the system...
"Use the provided Amazon and Brownell's links. Use the links..."
Last edited by blues; 04-25-2017 at 01:35 PM.
There's nothing civil about this war.
My son and I like things like food, running water, and electricity as much as the next guy.
"Don't worry son. Someday we're gonna hit the big time. Just you wait and see. Then you won't get gypsum in your stocking for Christmas ever again. I promise."
Last edited by blues; 04-25-2017 at 01:45 PM.
There's nothing civil about this war.
Kind of a cheapo by this thread's standards, but this is my new Kershaw Blur, standard Sandvik 14C28N, stonewash finish; handle is 6061-T6 anodized aluminum. I had bought the pricier S30V variant for my girlfriend and was impressed with the build quality at the price point of about $70. This one has the same build quality and the same great aluminum/skateboard tape grips, just a cheaper blade steel. Only ran me $56. Made in USA is a nice bonus.
I have and love my Benchmade Mini-Griptilian, but it's just a little too small for my hands. I cannot quite afford a full size Griptilian or Barrage at this point in time.
For $56, I have a favorable first impression of the Blur. American made, very sharp, solid build quality, fantastic assisted release (energetic but not easy to accidentally trigger, which is why I had to retire my CRKT Tiny Tighe Breaker years ago). The steel is not high end, but is comfortable middle-end, and the knife is made in the U.S. Oregon, I think?
Anyway, I am happy with it. Comfortable, larger knife that rides very nicely clipped inside my pocket just like the Benchmade mini-grip but fits my medium-large hands a touch better.
If I have any gripes so far, it's that the part of the top strap where your thumb rests (I think I heard it called the "bolster" once but who knows), sorta where the top "butt" of the blade transitions to the handle on a folder, is not tractioned enough. There is texturing but it doesn't hold your thumb well. A minor but honest gripe, and I do not expect absolute perfection from a $56 knife.
Link to what I bought exactly [I am in no way affiliated with Kershaw or Amazon, this is purely to share information]: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/...89c4287c301ef7
You may now return to your limited edition knives made by ancient weaponmasters, that is my humble contribution.
Edit: just for kicks, size comparison with a Benchmade Mini Grip
Last edited by LockedBreech; 04-25-2017 at 09:26 PM.
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2004 HD7. had I known they would be worth some money today, I'd have beat on something else.
It's all fun and games until a maker sends you a new knife that hasn't even been sharpened. I've also been given a new rental car that barfed some sort of weird, viscous frost all over the windshield on start up one time. I take nothing for granted.
Exactly.It's all fun and games until a maker sends you a new knife that hasn't even been sharpened. I've also been given a new rental car that barfed some sort of weird, viscous frost all over the windshield on start up one time. I take nothing for granted.
It's the failure of the expected that is remarkable, not the opposite.
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Knight's Armament Company
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