(Official?) Pocket Knife Discussion Thread

[BHalbrooks]

Check out BladeHQ and look at the spyderco knives on there, easier to navigate
http://www.bladehq.com/cat--Spyderco-Manual--155
Good call. Thank you.
They use to send me catalogs all the time, dvds, of the annoying company owner doing a bunch of "tests" with his knives. None of them were very valid IMHO.

Also most of their knives use Aus-8 which is NOT a premium steel. Pretty much the very basic or intro steel, just like 440C.
I don't care if they found Unicorn horns and it somehow was the toughest object on earth that never went dull, I still wouldn't want anything from them. I used to watch their YouTube channel for hours lol

Found this on WalMart. Not sure on the blade length though. (http://www.walmart.com/ip/Spyderco-Pacific-Salt-H-1-Black-Blade-Plainedge-Knife-Black/17403649#)

[Steve]

... Thinking Spyderco Para2:

Black/Black
http://www.harrysarmysurplus.net/assets/images/spyderco/C81GPBK2.jpg

I love mine. Carry it every day, use it about every day. BTW, mine is the half serrated model.

[emopunker2004]

Good call. Thank you.

I don't care if they found Unicorn horns and it somehow was the toughest object on earth that never went dull, I still wouldn't want anything from them. I used to watch their YouTube channel for hours lol

Found this on WalMart. Not sure on the blade length though. (http://www.walmart.com/ip/Spyderco-Pacific-Salt-H-1-Black-Blade-Plainedge-Knife-Black/17403649#)

That has a blade length of almost 4 inches. It's basically a spyderco Endura but with H-1 steel instead of VG-10. It's rust-proof steel, it does not rust period. The only problem is that it does not have as good edge retention.

[emopunker2004]

I love mine. Carry it every day, use it about every day. BTW, mine is the half serrated model.

I thought you had the military not the paramilitary2? which of those colors I posted do you prefer?

[longknocker]

I Like The Black/ Black. Not Much Of A Camo Person.

[BHalbrooks]

That has a blade length of almost 4 inches. It's basically a spyderco Endura but with H-1 steel instead of VG-10. It's rust-proof steel, it does not rust period. The only problem is that it does not have as good edge retention.

Aha, I did not know it didn't hold an edge. I need a blade that is rust resistant, I'll probably always be living around the ocean, for the foreseeable future anyways. I need to do some research now because I didn't ever hear that about the Spyderco. Damn it.

[emopunker2004]

It holds an edge it's just not going to be the best. However it is supposed to be very easy to sharpen too so it's kind of a balance

Here is a bunch more of the Salt line of knives
http://www.bladehq.com/cat--Spyderco-Salt-Series--776

[emopunker2004]

I Like The Black/ Black. Not Much Of A Camo Person.

I was kind of leaning that way

[BHalbrooks]

It holds an edge it's just not going to be the best. However it is supposed to be very easy to sharpen too so it's kind of a balance

Here is a bunch more of the Salt line of knives
http://www.bladehq.com/cat--Spyderco-Salt-Series--776
But I thought all the SpyderCo salts had the same steel type?
I was kind of leaning that way
Hard to go wrong with black on black :2

[emopunker2004]

But I thought all the SpyderCo salts had the same steel type?

Hard to go wrong with black on black :2

They do, H1. I'm going to PM you some reviews for u to look at from bladeforums. H1 is also supposed to be a "work hardened" steel. From what I understand that means the more it gets put to use the harder it becomes :tu

[BHalbrooks]

I read through a couple of those threads, and they seem to all say the same: "The edge retention gets better, and it sharpens like a dream." Hm... A couple of the guys are from MA as well, so that is a bonus.

[emopunker2004]

You planning on getting it wet often? Do you work on the water?

[BHalbrooks]

My Wife and I are going to get into Camping, and Fishing. Just seems like a really smart investment.

We live about 10 miles from the Ocean. I can taste the salt in the air usually.

[emopunker2004]

There are plenty of great steels out there that are very rust resistant. S30V is a good one that Spyderco uses alot. VG-10 also. Zero Tolerance uses S30V in many of their knives also. If you don't plan on submerging it in water for a while then H1 might be overkill, I mean if you want it go for it. You can literally put h1 in a bucket of salt water for hours.

Hell, I live in FL where it's humid as all get out and even my 8cr13mov Spyderco Tenacious doesn't rust if I wipe it down every now and then.

[BHalbrooks]

See, I wasn't sure if it was over kill or not. If I was a lobster fisherman, I'd get it.
You make valid points Sir. I'll look at S30V, VG-10.

Edit: Oh baby. (http://www.spyderco.com/catalog/details.php?product=718)

[emopunker2004]

That Spyderco I posted above is S30V. The ZT 0350 is a good blade and is S30V. Both can be had for under $120. The Black handle silver blade para2 can be had for right at $100. Kershaw makes a Blur is S30V for under $100.

Knives with S30V will be US made, VG-10 will be made in Japan(still great quality)

[BHalbrooks]

Oh that's tempting.
Once I get some Cigars in the humi, I will put some cash aside for a new edc. I have a SOG Trident that I sometimes carry... But living right outside of Boston, I tend to avoid carrying anything.

[spectrrr]

Oh that's tempting.
Once I get some Cigars in the humi, I will put some cash aside for a new edc. I have a SOG Trident that I sometimes carry... But living right outside of Boston, I tend to avoid carrying anything.

I carried a benchmade mini-griptillian every day for years in Cambridge without any problems... but I didn't venture into Boston *that* often either, and Boston police were definitely a different breed...

[spectrrr]

:tu That's What You Need In Venezuela, Brother!:D


:r too bad in Venezuela,


http://www.mydogtag.com/images/products/acc-knife.png

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In many many cases. Public parks, public transportation, buses (the only way to get around), most public buildings, banks, etc.

[emopunker2004]

Oh that's tempting.
Once I get some Cigars in the humi, I will put some cash aside for a new edc. I have a SOG Trident that I sometimes carry... But living right outside of Boston, I tend to avoid carrying anything.

Hey that Tenacious is 8cr13mov. It's not as corrosian resistant but if you slap som oil on it every week or so it should be good to go. I have one in the silver blade.

here it is on bladehq
http://www.bladehq.com/item--Spyderco-Tenacious-Folding-Knife-G--10961

or amazon, couple bucks more but free shipping
http://www.amazon.com/SPYDERCO-TENACIOUS-BLACK-BLADE-C122GBBK/dp/B007CK1MNU/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1340506835&sr=8-7&keywords=spyderco+tenacious

[Steve]

I thought you had the military not the paramilitary2? which of those colors I posted do you prefer?

Oops, you're correct. My FOG eyes didn't read the "para" in military :D

Mine is the Military, black on black.

[Steve]

I Like The Black/ Black. Not Much Of A Camo Person.

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[emopunker2004]

Yeh the para is smaller and has a compression lock instead of liner lock, lil cheaper too

[Steve]

I see that now. That's what I get for skimming instead of actually reading :)

[emopunker2004]

yeh FOG

[emopunker2004]

Pretty

http://blindhogg.com/temp/edc10.JPG

[spectrrr]

mm, those are nice looking... tho the sheath looks a bit big for the knife....
What are they? they look like blades that have seen some use.

[emopunker2004]

here's the description from the maker

This is a Black and and a Toxic Green EDC knife. Both knives are made of 1084 steel that is then parkerized black then put in a vibratory tumbler to give them a distressed look.
THe parkerizing will inhibit rust and looks great IMO.
These knives come with ability to clip them to your belt or remove clip and it can be a neck knife.
A knife of your choosing below will be delivered to your house for $75.00.
I started a new tradition with a previous buyer and I am going to keep running with it.
If any of my knives ever make it to the second page and they are not sold you will receive a $10 second page discount if you purchase on the second page or later. Thanks for looking.
CW
PS Forgot to mention blade is 3.25" long and knife is 7" long total.
Thanks for looking.
Chris W.

[Steve]

yeh FOG

You'll get here one day junior :)!

[emopunker2004]

Pretty

http://blindhogg.com/temp/edc10.JPG

Gonna get the green if its available still :tu

[WittyUserName]

Where are you picking this up from? I really like the black

[emopunker2004]

guy on blade forums makes them and sells them. Just paid for the green one. $75 shipped. That black one is sold but he said he has a black one he still has to sharpen. go to bladeforums and sign up for a free membership and i'll send you the link to the guy who makes them

[emopunker2004]

So Zac Brown the country singer has a knife company called Souther Grind. This is one of his blades called "Bad Monkey" it runs $170. It looks nice and the one review of it I found on blade forum was very positive. Hmmm

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff156/z4x0r/9a91dc4f.jpg

[spectrrr]

looks nice to me... but not $170 nice :2 ... I do like those "pocket catcher" studs though, make for great draw opening :tu

[emopunker2004]

Yeh it's an emerson wave on it. Handle Scales are CF.

[Wolfgang]

I'd buy it lol.:sl What's the blade steel

[emopunker2004]

Buy my MT :sl

Sandvick 14C-28N

[Wolfgang]

I just got pushed Dow the slope into a Helson Shark Diver. My play money is gone for a while lol

[emopunker2004]

:r fooker :sl

[Wolfgang]

What's wrong was it too much knife for you? :ss :r

[emopunker2004]

:r no
I just see multiple knives that i want that selling the MT would pay for

[Wolfgang]

I hear you. That's what I hate about knives. As spoon as you get one three more scream buy me!!

[emopunker2004]

yeh. guess i'll put it up on blade forum

[longknocker]

:r too bad in Venezuela,


http://www.mydogtag.com/images/products/acc-knife.png

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In many many cases. Public parks, public transportation, buses (the only way to get around), most public buildings, banks, etc.





WoW!!! Unfair!!!

[issues]

I really like the Lionsteel SR-1 especially the beautifully scalloped Ti frame lock side and steel lock bar insert. But alas, they are a little out of my price range and do not have the option for left-handed carry.

If I spend over 200 for a knife I would probably go custom. Although I could see myself dropping a few more dollars on a ZT0551 or 561 although I may not have to once the Cryo comes out. :tu

[emopunker2004]

I really like the Lionsteel SR-1 especially the beautifully scalloped Ti frame lock side and steel lock bar insert. But alas, they are a little out of my price range and do not have the option for left-handed carry.

If I spend over 200 for a knife I would probably go custom. Although I could see myself dropping a few more dollars on a ZT0551 or 561 although I may not have to once the Cryo comes out. :tu

They make an aluminum frame and d2 steel bladed version that can be had for like 170

[issues]

They make an aluminum frame and d2 steel bladed version that can be had for like 170

True but again, no left-handed carry option. It sucks being left handed and a folding knife lover. I have 2 knives that aren't left-handed carry and I don't carry either one anymore even though I love both of them.

[emopunker2004]

Got my new EDC Fixed Blade in and snapped a few shots of it

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7261/7458020706_24eeb1f1d4_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/7458020706/)
DSC_3811 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/7458020706/) by thestemens16 (http://www.flickr.com/people/thestemens16/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7271/7458005710_824467a850_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/7458005710/)
DSC_3812 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/7458005710/) by thestemens16 (http://www.flickr.com/people/thestemens16/), on Flickr

[WittyUserName]

Looks good Justin. Makes me want one, but I have to curb the spending for a bit.

[emopunker2004]

Looks good Justin. Makes me want one, but I have to curb the spending for a bit.

Only $75

[BHalbrooks]

Pffft, I wish I had an excuse as well as a Job to justify carrying a fixxy.

[emopunker2004]

Pffft, I wish I had an excuse as well as a Job to justify carrying a fixxy.

This is FL. I'm gonna carry one because I can :D

[spectrrr]

I carry a small fixed as a utility knife, a supplement to my folder. Beauty and the Beast if you will. The fixed has a thicker one piece blade that usually gets used for tasks such as pry bar, pineapple cutter, etc.... anything the folder can't do well (cleanup) or physically cant do.

[emopunker2004]

Carried it to walmart today to see if i got funny looks :r

[emopunker2004]

My little one had good balance to it, right at the finger choil

[issues]

Nice piece Justin!!! :tu

[emopunker2004]

Thanks Tony. I really like it for the price. My Kershaw Blur blem should get here today :tu

[Big Maduro]

Spyderco Endura, fantastic edge.

[emopunker2004]

Spyderco Endura, fantastic edge.

That was my 1st Spyderco :tu

[longknocker]

Carried it to walmart today to see if i got funny looks :r Did You?:D

[emopunker2004]

Did You?:D

Don't think so. :r

I got my kershaw blur in the mail today from Kershawguy though. It's a pretty sweet knife for $35 :tu
Gonna carry it to work tonight.

[Steve]

Carried it to walmart today to see if i got funny looks :r

It I carried that to the Walmart near me, I would get an inferiority complex...:D

[LockOut]

Don't think so. :r

I got my kershaw blur in the mail today from Kershawguy though. It's a pretty sweet knife for $35 :tu
Gonna carry it to work tonight.

carried a s30v blur everyday for the last 2ish years. great little knife. still going strong too.

[emopunker2004]

carried a s30v blur everyday for the last 2ish years. great little knife. still going strong too.

Word. I have the Sandvik 14C28N steel on mine.

[PCR]

I guess I am less of a man

http://home.comcast.net/~massbackwards/husky.jpg

but in black, and green.

Me too... I use one everyday. 👍

[emopunker2004]

She's here she's here! Pix later

[emopunker2004]

Kershaw Blur

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7129/7475270880_7a20797168_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/7475270880/)
Blur1 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/7475270880/) by thestemens16 (http://www.flickr.com/people/thestemens16/), on Flickr

Zero Tolerance 0560

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8157/7475282154_6b75cc59d1_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/7475282154/)
560-1 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/7475282154/) by thestemens16 (http://www.flickr.com/people/thestemens16/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7274/7475295334_f4d4a6f03d_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/7475295334/)
0560-2 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/7475295334/) by thestemens16 (http://www.flickr.com/people/thestemens16/), on Flickr

[Powers]

Doesn't taking pictures of a knife using instagram also filter out the bad@ass?

;)

:r

[emopunker2004]

no instagram :sl i used my D90 and then played with it in Flickr! :sl

[TJarv]

I need to pick up a new folder. Any suggestions for a knife with a short straight edge blade that wont dull quick?

[Bill86]

What blade length do you need? Price range?

[TJarv]

less than 3" don't know a price yet

[Bill86]

Look at the benchmades in D2 tool steel. I'd have to say they hold an age quite a long time.

[TJarv]

Kershaw cryo any good?

[Bill86]

IIRC that one is VERY new. I'm not a Kershaw fan, but I'm sure it's a decent knife.

[issues]

Kershaw cryo any good?

It isn't out yet but I know I will be picking one up once it does! :tu

BTW, great pics Justin!!!

[emopunker2004]

I'll be picking both Cryo's up. The bigger one comes out next month, the 2.75" come out end of the year.

Tony(Tjarv) check out the spyderco knives. I'm a BIG fan of Spyderco.

[TJarv]

How about a Spyderco Dragonfly G-10

[emopunker2004]

why so small?

[TJarv]

why so small?

Hey only my gf says stuff like that to me

I have a ton of knives but not really any smaller ones, and I saw one with a short blade on it at the gun show but it was a cheapo

[emopunker2004]

how much do you want to spend sir? that's important. then i can find you some knives. what's the intended use? collection? just cutting open letters, and taped up boxes?

[TJarv]

less than $50

I'll carry it some, open boxes, need it to stay sharp

[emopunker2004]

In that price range I recommend for Spyderco:

Spyderco Persistence
Blue: http://www.bladehq.com/item--Spyderco-Persistence-Folding-Knife--12604
Black: http://www.bladehq.com/item--Spyderco-Persistence--4067

Spyderco Delica- lil over your price

Brown: http://www.bladehq.com/item--Spyderco-Delica-Flat--5331
Green: http://www.bladehq.com/item--Spyderco-Delica-Flat--5333
Blue: http://www.bladehq.com/item--Spyderco-Delica-Flat--5465
Grey: http://www.bladehq.com/item--Spyderco-Delica-Flat--5466
Black: http://www.bladehq.com/item--Spyderco-Delica-Flat-Ground-Black--11495
Orange: http://www.bladehq.com/item--Spyderco-Delica-4-Flat-Ground--10397

I'll post some Kershaw in a second. In your price range I like Spyderco and Kershaw

[Powers]

no instagram :sl i used my D90 and then played with it in Flickr! :sl

Just bustin' ya chops :D

[emopunker2004]

Just bustin' ya chops :D

Go drink some booze :sl

[TJarv]

I like the persistence

[Powers]

Go drink some booze :sl

ya caught me :banger

All joking aside, I lost my SOG trident a couple weeks back after a trip to the beach :bh

Hopin' it just slipped out somewhere in my car/tackle box/house and I can find it when I move out in a month

[emopunker2004]

That sucks. Tony, the Kershaw Blur is great for the price if you don't mind having a 3.3" blade. Kershawguy sells blem models for $35 shipped

[longknocker]

Nice Knife Pick-Ups, Justin!:D:tu

[emopunker2004]

Thanks Greg-o

[awsmith4]

less than $50

I'll carry it some, open boxes, need it to stay sharp

I'm in the same boat, after doing some reading I came across the Boker Plus Nopal. They run around $35 but have some good reviews and I'm a fan of warncliff blades. I have not tried one yet but once I order it I will report back

[emopunker2004]

Hey albert have you mentioned the warny blade. You check out the kershaw needs work? Many diff handle colors, assisted open, 3" warny blade. Made in USA

:2

[emopunker2004]

Well i picked up a NIB Spyderco Paramilitary 2 on blade forums. I must say this knife is awesome! So smooth to open.

[emopunker2004]

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8004/7518437588_0e5f14d410_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/7518437588/)
PM2 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/7518437588/) by emopunker2004 (http://www.flickr.com/people/thestemens16/), on Flickr

[Steve]

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8004/7518437588_0e5f14d410_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/7518437588/)
PM2 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/7518437588/) by emopunker2004 (http://www.flickr.com/people/thestemens16/), on Flickr

Pretty close to the Military, isn't it

http://oldchurchbbq.com/sharedpictures/Misc3/SpyderCo%20Military.JPG

Mine is just a bit bigger (it's genetic brother :noon)

[emopunker2004]

Indeed steve. the para is the perfect edc size. I love the compression lock though on the back instead of the liner lock.

[emopunker2004]

New Lens! Picture time!


http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8001/7529697990_c2fbb34bc0_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/7529697990/)
DSC_3905 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/7529697990/) by emopunker2004 (http://www.flickr.com/people/thestemens16/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7270/7529785936_a754511e13_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/7529785936/)
DSC_3922 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/7529785936/) by emopunker2004 (http://www.flickr.com/people/thestemens16/), on Flickr

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8028/7529803900_cd8e3d8f4a_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/7529803900/)
DSC_3923 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/7529803900/) by emopunker2004 (http://www.flickr.com/people/thestemens16/), on Flickr

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8142/7529527328_56f47d226b_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/7529527328/)
DSC_3887 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/7529527328/) by emopunker2004 (http://www.flickr.com/people/thestemens16/), on Flickr

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8006/7529499846_a02b3a445a_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/7529499846/)
DSC_3886 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/7529499846/) by emopunker2004 (http://www.flickr.com/people/thestemens16/), on Flickr

[issues]

Nice pickup Justin! :tu

I just ordered my first custom folder so I should see it in about 4-6 months. I will definitely post it up here when I finally have it in hand.

[Blak Smyth]

Seems like a great deal on a Kershaw $16.99???
http://www.camofire.com/Uploads/Products/2420937/kershaw_tremor-knife-combo-edge-400.jpg

http://www.camofire.com/

[issues]

Definitely a good deal. You can normally find a Tremor for around 20.

Just so you know, this is a pretty big knife. I have friends who own it and don't carry it as much for fear of scaring paranoid non-knife people. ;)

[ddoubleujr]

Going to ask a stupid question...

What is "your" purpose of carrying a knife?

I live in South Florida, Beach Capital! Other than keeping a knife in a drawer at the office or in the car for the occasional use of opening boxes and stuff, I'm not sure what I would use them for. I have about 20 SmithNWesson knives... all different types. But I rarely look at them... let alone actually use them.

Maybe there are applications I could put these babies to use that I am not realizing...

dDoubleUjr

[emopunker2004]

Going to ask a stupid question...

What is "your" purpose of carrying a knife?

I live in South Florida, Beach Capital! Other than keeping a knife in a drawer at the office or in the car for the occasional use of opening boxes and stuff, I'm not sure what I would use them for. I have about 20 SmithNWesson knives... all different types. But I rarely look at them... let alone actually use them.

Maybe there are applications I could put these babies to use that I am not realizing...

dDoubleUjr

Cut open anything
When at work, cut down people who try to hang themselves
Last ditch weapon.

[emopunker2004]

Nice pickup Justin! :tu

I just ordered my first custom folder so I should see it in about 4-6 months. I will definitely post it up here when I finally have it in hand.

What you order? From a maker on BF?

[Jasonw560]

Going to ask a stupid question...

What is "your" purpose of carrying a knife?

I live in South Florida, Beach Capital! Other than keeping a knife in a drawer at the office or in the car for the occasional use of opening boxes and stuff, I'm not sure what I would use them for. I have about 20 SmithNWesson knives... all different types. But I rarely look at them... let alone actually use them.

Maybe there are applications I could put these babies to use that I am not realizing...

dDoubleUjr

There's a myriad of uses for them. Everything from cleaning fingernails to cutting food to eat at work. Google "uses for a pocket knife". I carry a Swiss Army Knife or a Leatherman, so I have scissors, a knife, screwdriver, etc. wih me. Very handy to have.

There was a time when every man carried one. Both of my grandfathers caried one, my dad and FIL both carry one.

The question shouldn't be "why should I carry one?" it should be "why sholdn't I carry one?"

[emopunker2004]

Going to ask a stupid question...

What is "your" purpose of carrying a knife?

I live in South Florida, Beach Capital! Other than keeping a knife in a drawer at the office or in the car for the occasional use of opening boxes and stuff, I'm not sure what I would use them for. I have about 20 SmithNWesson knives... all different types. But I rarely look at them... let alone actually use them.

Maybe there are applications I could put these babies to use that I am not realizing...

dDoubleUjr

Here ya go. Spyderco Salt Series with H1 Steel. This is a RUST PROOF steel, not resistance, proof. It is work hardened so while it will not hold it's edge as long as other steels, over time it will get better. It's easier to sharpen due to it being a softer steel. But if you want a good beach/water/dive knife get one of these.
http://www.bladehq.com/cat--Spyderco-Salt-Series--776

[SvilleKid]

Going to ask a stupid question...

What is "your" purpose of carrying a knife?

I live in South Florida, Beach Capital! Other than keeping a knife in a drawer at the office or in the car for the occasional use of opening boxes and stuff, I'm not sure what I would use them for. I have about 20 SmithNWesson knives... all different types. But I rarely look at them... let alone actually use them.

Maybe there are applications I could put these babies to use that I am not realizing...

dDoubleUjr

I carry two.... A Swiss Army knife, and a folder on a clip in my back pocket. I use one or both at least every other day or so. I've carried a pocket knife since I was in the 5th grade, never as a weapon, always as a tool. The principle at my Jr. High School has a nice collection of Barlows he would relieve from me about once a semester. Never any trouble, never any repercussions. Just ask me if I was carrying, and I'd give it up. Next day, I'd turn in coke bottles for enough money to buy a new one. Store was right next door to the school, and there wasn't restrictions or anything. I walked to school, so I always had a stash of returnable soda bottles hidden away for several dollars (and Barlows were $1.00 in the 1960's!).

They have ALWAYS been a tool, with many uses, which is why I have carried a Swiss Army knife for the last three decades. The folder in the back pocket is for ease of access, when my hands are full, and I can't reach into my pockets, or when I need a bigger blade than the one on the swiss army knife. I lead an active outdoor life, have a house and 6 acres, tractor, ATVs, 4x4's, and all sorts of outdoor work involved. Thus, I always have a need for a blade. If I lived in a big city, did very little outdoor or physical labor, I'd probably have no need whatsoever for a knife. Except maybe for self defense.

[issues]

What you order? From a maker on BF?

Yeah it is from a guy on BF and totally custom so it doesn't have a name. I picked out everything; blade steel and shape, deployment method, handle material, colors, file work, pocket clip and even hardware. He is known for being very good at taking something you imagined and making it into a badass cutting tool.

I am very excited so the wait is going to be tough but I'm sure it will be worth it. :tu

[emopunker2004]

Yeah it is from a guy on BF and totally custom so it doesn't have a name. I picked out everything; blade steel and shape, deployment method, handle material, colors, file work, pocket clip and even hardware. He is known for being very good at taking something you imagined and making it into a badass cutting tool.

I am very excited so the wait is going to be tough but I'm sure it will be worth it. :tu

Who's the maker?

[issues]

Who's the maker?

Alan Davis.

[emopunker2004]

Good Deal bro! Looking forward to seeing it.

[Blak Smyth]

Kershaw knife on sale for $9.99 today on Woot
(http://sellout.woot.com/offers/kershaw-folding-knife-4)

[smitty81]

Going to ask a stupid question...

What is "your" purpose of carrying a knife?

I live in South Florida, Beach Capital! Other than keeping a knife in a drawer at the office or in the car for the occasional use of opening boxes and stuff, I'm not sure what I would use them for. I have about 20 SmithNWesson knives... all different types. But I rarely look at them... let alone actually use them.

Maybe there are applications I could put these babies to use that I am not realizing...

dDoubleUjr

They come in handy for multiple things.

Cutting tags off of clothes, cutting rope, packages open, seat belts to get people out of a burning car.................endless amount of things a knife comes in handy for.

I wouldn't be caught without one, it's like my wallet. I'm lost without it.

[smitty81]

Yeah it is from a guy on BF and totally custom so it doesn't have a name. I picked out everything; blade steel and shape, deployment method, handle material, colors, file work, pocket clip and even hardware. He is known for being very good at taking something you imagined and making it into a badass cutting tool.

I am very excited so the wait is going to be tough but I'm sure it will be worth it. :tu

where does one order a knife like this if interested?

[issues]

where does one order a knife like this if interested?

I did it by researching different knife makers on bladeforums.com and unsusualsuspects.net to find someone's style that I really liked then either found their website if they had one or emailed/pm'd them through the message board. I picked Alan Davis because had the style, price and flexibility I was looking for. There were several others I tried and they were either out of my price range or inflexible with style, materials or changing their templates to a left-handed lock. This probably won't be the last knife I commission from him.

There is another knife maker that I really want a knife from but his work is a bit more expensive. Jake Hoback makes overbuilt knives and his style is something I really like with super-thick Titanium handles and beefy blade stock. I hope to own one of his knives in the future.

[emopunker2004]

where does one order a knife like this if interested?

There are quite a few knifemakers on bladeforums that do great work. USUALLY a folder will cost more $ than a fixed blade knife made by the makers over there. Some of them make them and sell them and also take custom orders. You should check it out.

[LockOut]

got some salt water on the blade of my kershaw blur today. its s30v. Before i realized it, it had some small spotty surface rust. Will some soft brillow pads take this off much like guns or should i use something else?

[emopunker2004]

I would think so.

[cricky101]

I just picked up a Kershaw Volt II (http://www.amazon.com/Kershaw-Volt-II-Pocket-Knife/dp/B003LNP9Y0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1343410926&sr=8-1&keywords=volt+II). It's my first knife with the SpeedSafe opening mechanism. It was a little stiff when I first started using it, but now it's pretty smooth.

[issues]

I just picked up a Kershaw Volt II (http://www.amazon.com/Kershaw-Volt-II-Pocket-Knife/dp/B003LNP9Y0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1343410926&sr=8-1&keywords=volt+II). It's my first knife with the SpeedSafe opening mechanism. It was a little stiff when I first started using it, but now it's pretty smooth.

Nice!!!

[Blak Smyth]

Woot sale today on a CRKT Van Hoy On Fire Knife. $24.99

http://sport.woot.com/offers/crkt-van-hoy-on-fire-knife-4

http://d3gqasl9vmjfd8.cloudfront.net/2a50b8b0-9176-4591-82d9-df1358175d00.jpg
http://d3gqasl9vmjfd8.cloudfront.net/f2811bbb-a842-476f-bde6-5ff3db3a0a51.jpg
http://d3gqasl9vmjfd8.cloudfront.net/eed0db1c-bd68-44d2-ab28-e264ab3db2d7.jpg
http://d3gqasl9vmjfd8.cloudfront.net/e0870763-fbfd-4c2f-b1ce-d3b0c38599e7.jpg

[Malakai]

I have been carrying this around daily for a couple years

http://i1173.photobucket.com/albums/r600/jdmsp007/photo-27.jpg

[kickerb]

Thoughts on the SOG Flash I?

I'm looking for a daily use knife. Looking for something small that I can carry and not realize it's on my person. The price is right on this knife and I like the design.

So far I see this is around $35 shipped.

[issues]

Thoughts on the SOG Flash I?

I'm looking for a daily use knife. Looking for something small that I can carry and not realize it's on my person. The price is right on this knife and I like the design.

So far I see this is around $35 shipped.

Not a bad little knife but I would recommend the Kershaw Cryo in that price range.

http://www.amazon.com/Kershaw-Cryo-Speed-Folding-Knife/dp/B0074FI28Q/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1344459494&sr=8-1&keywords=kershaw+cryo

Blade is 2.75" (a quarter inch bigger than the SOG) and it weighs in at about 4oz (about double the weight of the SOG). It has open assist (as does the SOG), adjustable clip for tip-up or tip-down carry right or left, frame lock as opposed to the pistol lock of the SOG and the steel is about the same although the cryo has a nice titanium carbo-nitride coating to help resist rust.

[kickerb]

Thanks for the recommendation, Tony.

[issues]

Thanks for the recommendation, Tony.

Anytime Bryan! :tu

[spectrrr]

DANGIT Leatherman, why is it that the only multitool you make with decent knife blade steel fails to include an Awl? why oh why!

[spectrrr]

Argh... so I have to pick one Leatherman multitool to take with me to Venezuela for a year.... price is (mostly) not an object. But if I spend extra, I kinda want to get extra ;)


The Surge gives me an awl, and a dedicated flathead for prying. But the knife is crappy 420HC steel. And it can only carry a saw or file, but not both at the same time.
http://bigshowtools.com/images/lt830159x1000surge1.jpg

The Charge ALX gives me a 154CM blade and a nice cutting hook, but no awl and no prybar!
http://www.cyclocamping.com/prodimages/large/LEAT-830674-1.jpg

The Charge TTi gives me a S30V blade, cutting hook and flathead prybar... but still no awl, and a 80% price bump over the Surge.
http://inspectusa.com/images/LM-830667.jpg

I don't know... any thoughts?
Things get MacGyver'ed there A LOT, so I figure an awl qill be used a ton for scraping and punching tasks.... but so will a knife!
Any other heavy duty high multitools I'm missing?
I handled the SOG, I don't like it. AWESOME pliers, but I felt like I was going to snap the blades in half, they felt so think and weak.

[spectrrr]

I don't know... any thoughts?
Things get MacGyver'ed there A LOT, so I figure an awl qill be used a ton for scraping and punching tasks.... but so will a knife!
Any other heavy duty high multitools I'm missing?
I handled the SOG, I don't like it. AWESOME pliers, but I felt like I was going to snap the blades in half, they felt so think and weak.

wow, I was tired when I typed that, so many speleeeeing errors its almost unreadable :r

fixed:
I don't know... any thoughts?
Things get MacGyver'ed there A LOT, so I figure an awl will be used a ton for scraping and punching tasks.... and if I need to put a hole in some tin or something, an awl is the only tool that can do it.... But a knife also will get a lot of use in various tasks...

Any other heavy duty, high end multitools that I'm missing?
I used to own the original Leatherman Super Tool from years ago, thats why I've set my sights on a Leatherman.
I have handled the SOG before, I don't like it. AWESOME pliers, and it has an awesome ability to customize whats in it, but the tools felt so thin and flimsy, I felt like I was going to snap the blades in half, and they didn't lock with a very confident click.

Oh yeah, prices:
Surge $70
Charge ALX $90
Charge TTi $112

[Ranger_B]

If you are worried about having a pry bar/scraping implement I would go with whichever multi tool that works and then attach a mini pry bar from county comm with a small lanyard to your tool. works great as a way to pull your tool out of your pocket/case and then it is a dedicated prying device. These things work great and last forever. http://www.countycomm.com/widgy.html I have had one in my little survival kit for a while and found it very useful.

[spectrrr]

mmm... interesting idea... though I'd still want something narrower to punch/gouge with... seems like the right track....

[issues]

420HC may not be super steel but it will get scary sharp and even if it isn't the best at holding an edge it is really easy to resharpen. I would go with the Surge with a saw or file, depending on which you may use more at work.

You could always carry a second small knife in a pocket with some decent serrations to take the place of a dedicated saw. :tu

[spectrrr]

420HC may not be super steel but it will get scary sharp and even if it isn't the best at holding an edge it is really easy to resharpen. I would go with the Surge with a saw or file, depending on which you may use more at work.

You could always carry a second small knife in a pocket with some decent serrations to take the place of a dedicated saw. :tu

oh yeah, forgot to mention -It's illegal to carry a knife in Venezuela. Jail. not fun ;) -- a bit less likely if the knife is inside a multitool -- so my trusty benchmade is getting sidelined. :(

And tools are VERY expensive down there. -- this tool won't be for EDC, this will be for a mostly home toolbox. Building, fixing, repairing, you name it. Last year I used my old one to disassemble and fix a laptop, break into a locked strongroom with a stripped out lock, string wire, and fix plumbing. that was in the span of a few weeks. This time around I'm moving there - It will be my everything! :)

[smitty81]

I'd contact Leatherman on their FB page. They have one of the best customer service departments I have ever dealt with. They will have some good input and advise.

They are about making customers happy, not pushing products if you know what I mean.

Heck, MAYBE, after you buy your tool, you could send it into Leatherman and they could swap the blade for you. I have had that done before.

[issues]

Ouch!!!

I still think the Surge is your best bet. 420HC can be touched up using your kitchen knife steel honer without a problem.

[spectrrr]

I'd contact Leatherman on their FB page. They have one of the best customer service departments I have ever dealt with. They will have some good input and advise.

They are about making customers happy, not pushing products if you know what I mean.

Heck, MAYBE, after you buy your tool, you could send it into Leatherman and they could swap the blade for you. I have had that done before.

Interesting idea..... If they could swap the scissors for an Awl in the TTi, I'd take it! But i'm not so sure on that one - seems taht each of the models has it's own handle size and locking specs, not sure the Awl from a full size 4.5" long Surge/SuperTool would fit on a 4" Charge... never know till I ask I suppose... or till I buy both, physically compare em, then return one :D

Ouch!!!

I still think the Surge is your best bet. 420HC can be touched up using your kitchen knife steel honer without a problem.

I've taken the ALX out of the running and narrowed it down mostly just the Surge and the Charge TTi, with a "Super Tool 300" as a distant 3rd tried and true backup possibility... Kinda looked at the Victorinox SwissTool as well... seems well made, but I guess I'm just a Leatherman guy :)

[spectrrr]

So it's been asked before, why carry a blade?

Here's a story for ya'll about the importance of EDC'ing a blade of some kind, ALL the time. And its related to the Leatherman discussion I already started :).

I used to own a Leatherman Super Tool (the original :tu). Last year I gave it to a friend in Venezuela, I knew he would get some good use out of it. Little did I know how much!

Last month he was driving in the car with his girlfriend, on the highway, out in the middle of nowhere. The car was in an accident, completely mangled and totaled. Miraculously, both of them escaped being crushed, but they came to rest with the seatbelt wrapped around his girlfriends neck, rapidly choking her. Out came the Leatherman on his hip and he cut the seatbelt off her. More than likely saved her life. And today they are both fine!

Moral of that story - always have a blade! Some kind of survival tool stashed under the seat would have been useless in that situation, he only had what was on him at the time. The rest of the car was impressively crushed, mangled, and "reorganized"!

[smitty81]

Interesting idea..... If they could swap the scissors for an Awl in the TTi, I'd take it! But i'm not so sure on that one - seems taht each of the models has it's own handle size and locking specs, not sure the Awl from a full size 4.5" long Surge/SuperTool would fit on a 4" Charge... never know till I ask I suppose... or till I buy both, physically compare em, then return one :D



I've taken the ALX out of the running and narrowed it down mostly just the Surge and the Charge TTi, with a "Super Tool 300" as a distant 3rd tried and true backup possibility... Kinda looked at the Victorinox SwissTool as well... seems well made, but I guess I'm just a Leatherman guy :)

I dont think they would swap scissors and things but they might swap a crappy blade for a better one if you threw them a few bucks.

[CasaDooley]

Argh... so I have to pick one Leatherman multitool to take with me to Venezuela for a year.... price is (mostly) not an object. But if I spend extra, I kinda want to get extra ;)
I don't know... any thoughts?


How about the Leatherman Wave? I have one (old style with permanent screw drivers) that has served me quit well.

http://www.leatherman.com/product/Wave

[spectrrr]

I dont think they would swap scissors and things but they might swap a crappy blade for a better one if you threw them a few bucks.

I'll swap it myself if the geometry will fit and they'll sell me the replacement part - or heck, sell me the part for a few bucks and I'll worry about the fitting myself!! :D
But along the same lines, if the geometry fits, that means upgrading the blade on the Surge to a the S30V also might fit as well :tu

How about the Leatherman Wave? I have one (old style with permanent screw drivers) that has served me quit well.

Not so much a Wave fan for this particular "must do everything and then a bit more" usage - other models all have additional features that I would like to have some if not all of - Awl, better knife steel, replaceable wire cutter blades (supertool)

[spectrrr]

So rather than staring at pictures and trying to pick one, I just purchased all 4 of them from amazon, and I'll pay $5 to send back the 3 that I don't want!

4" Charge TTi
4" Rebar
4.5" Surge
4.5" Super Tool 300

There's a much bigger size difference between 4" and 4.5" than I realized!

The Rebar is identical to the iconic Super Tool 300, just smaller, a lot smaller. The handles are thinner, it's a nice carry size.

I must have a bad sample of the Surge, it's loose and rattly when closed (but sending to to them would surely fix it)

I worry a lot about the strength of the Charge TTi's pliers, putting a crimper forward at the tip really screws up their structural integrity IMO.
GOOD NEWS is that the awl on the 4" Rebar looks like it's a perfect match to fit in the 4" Charge TTi in place of the scissors.

And as for the rest... I'll spare you the blow by blow review of the 4 models, suffice only to say that they're all good in some aspects, and it's going to be a tough decision.

[issues]

Excellent Idea, good luck choosing which one you're going to take. :tu

[SvilleKid]

Going thru my dresser, sorting clothes for an upcoming trip, I ran across these I had hidden away in the past:

A small Buck assisted opener
http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc403/svillekid/2BF239BA-C74A-4938-A45B-4482F706678B-7393-00000567787C5E8C.jpg

My favorite knife as a teen (not my original), Case XX Sod Buster, Jr. And I do own the regular Sod Buster
http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc403/svillekid/E6EA4D1D-1D41-4D0F-BE57-98136D48D34C-7393-0000056768A50BF3.jpg

[SvilleKid]

And one my wife had to hunt down for me. A folder made for backpacking. The Buck Revolution:

http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc403/svillekid/B0AC5F4B-E3BF-44F3-A43A-029ECD2F1D09-7393-0000056760911F25.jpg

That's a carabiner made as part of the blade, for clipping onto backpack loop for quick, easy access

Here it is opened halfway

http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc403/svillekid/AAA8825C-050B-41D1-BD34-C8070F1881CA-7393-0000056758913C78.jpg

Open all the way and locked. Push button is the lock and unlock, Not assisted opening

http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc403/svillekid/70CCD82E-CA0A-4DF8-95F9-A0869FCDEC7D-7393-000005674D29D4D5.jpg

[newcigarz]

Not a knife, but picked this up from burchtree bladeworks.

http://www.fototime.com/D127B36ED92CC9E/medium800.jpg

[emopunker2004]

Not a knife, but picked this up from burchtree bladeworks.

http://www.fototime.com/D127B36ED92CC9E/medium800.jpg

That's cool. Microtech makes something similar too i think.

[363]

Woots offer (http://www.woot.com/offers/kershaw-vapor-iii-folding-knife) today
Kershaw Vapor III Folding Knife
Just thought I'd share

[issues]

Finally received one of the customs I had ordered.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v45/issues1975/ck1.jpg

This thing is built like a tank!!!

[kickerb]

Very nice, Tony. Interesting blade shape you chose.

[issues]

Thanks Bryan! The blade shape is a modified or tactical Wharncliffe.

Not a knife, but picked this up from burchtree bladeworks.

http://www.fototime.com/D127B36ED92CC9E/medium800.jpg

BTW, I am totally jealous of that snakebite bottle opener!

I want a Burchtree blade so bad but I'm sure it is well outside of my price range. I was in a lottery for a chance to buy a lefty mid-tech he had made but I didn't win and really didn't have the funds to pay for it if I had...lol

[Blak Smyth]

Woot Kershaw great deal today for $9.99:
(http://sport.woot.com/#)

I just ordered one!
http://d3gqasl9vmjfd8.cloudfront.net/bb426fee-b53b-47c2-b24f-f36a3035f1f5.jpg
http://sale.images.woot.com/Kershaw_Compound_Folding_Knifem9zDetail.jpg

[issues]

Nice pickup Shane!!! :tu

[Blak Smyth]

Nice pickup Shane!!! :tu

Digs has one and I was playing with it just the other night. I love the assisted mechanism, works great.

[issues]

Digs has one and I was playing with it just the other night. I love the assisted mechanism, works great.

Kershaw makes a damn good knife especially when you are looking for a nice open-assist at a great price...

And with their warranty you really can't go wrong!

[Blak Smyth]

Kershaw makes a damn good knife especially when you are looking for a nice open-assist at a great price...

And with their warranty you really can't go wrong!

Agreed, I am thinking this will be my carry but it is pretty big so we will see.

Not sure if I ever posted this before but I found a picture of a Gerber Mark II that is almost identical to my fathers knife I have.
from what I can find it was produced in '77 and it has a custom leather sheath the same as this pic:
http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSJR5uG26FNyIhOMnr1VAhxUp62y4ExR DfhYFG9Byx7VYSkdWX_uTGcmXvjrQ

[SvilleKid]

Kershaw makes a damn good knife especially when you are looking for a nice open-assist at a great price...

And with their warranty you really can't go wrong!

Ditto on the warranty. My son sent one back 5 years or more after purchase. No paperwork remained. A new knife arrived within 10 days.

[Bill86]

Traded out my Strider SMF for a Large Sebenza, pretty nice knife. Not the 'pinnacle of knifedom' and certainly not an XM-18 but still a pretty impressive knife. Can't agreed with the price tag though. They definitely need to come down about $75-$100 before I could consider it reasonable.

[issues]

Traded out my Strider SMF for a Large Sebenza, pretty nice knife. Not the 'pinnacle of knifedom' and certainly not an XM-18 but still a pretty impressive knife. Can't agreed with the price tag though. They definitely need to come down about $75-$100 before I could consider it reasonable.

While CRK is one of the few companies out there willing to make lefties, I just haven't been attracted to the Sebenza and while I love the blade on the Umnumzaan, I'm not thrilled with the handle profile or the price tag.

That is kind of why I started getting rid of my production knives and started ordering customs. Lovin' the knife I am EDCing now. Sure the price was a little on the high side but it is exactly what I wanted, built like a tank and a true lefty.

[Digs]

Woot Kershaw great deal today for $9.99:
(http://sport.woot.com/#)

I just ordered one!
http://d3gqasl9vmjfd8.cloudfront.net/bb426fee-b53b-47c2-b24f-f36a3035f1f5.jpg
http://sale.images.woot.com/Kershaw_Compound_Folding_Knifem9zDetail.jpg

Wow thats insane! Did they have $20 dollars worth of shipping lol

[Bill86]

While CRK is one of the few companies out there willing to make lefties, I just haven't been attracted to the Sebenza and while I love the blade on the Umnumzaan, I'm not thrilled with the handle profile or the price tag.

That is kind of why I started getting rid of my production knives and started ordering customs. Lovin' the knife I am EDCing now. Sure the price was a little on the high side but it is exactly what I wanted, built like a tank and a true lefty.

Yeah if you're a lefty it is awfully hard to get a quality knife. The Sebenza is a good slicer, the knife lock up is amongst the best I've seen. The opening is pretty damn smooth but I expected better on that. Yeah the handle on the Umumzaan or whatever it's called turned me off.

Unfortunately the price tag on the CRK's is definitely way overpriced. The Sebenza would be a great knife at ~$300, at $410 it's just another good knife. I was underwhelmed, same with the Strider. They are REALLY simple knives, I can't see the justification for their price tags at all. I've owned 2/3 and held all 3....the XM-18 is the only one worth it's price tag. Even then I find that there is no perfect knife no matter how much you spend or what you buy.

[FriendlyMan]

I don't want to go off topic here. Where can I get a good sharpening stone? for a blade with out teeth?

[Bill86]

I don't want to go off topic here. Where can I get a good sharpening stone? for a blade with out teeth?

Most people buy the spyderco sharpmaker for knives under $150 or so. After that I think there is one called the Edgepro Apex something or another....but you'll pay through the nose for that one.

[issues]

There is also the Wicked Edge but that too is crazy expensive...

You may want to look at the Lansky Sharpening system which isn't expensive but I have no experience with it.

[FriendlyMan]

I really need it for a very long stainless steel blade. / Bread knife.

There is also the Wicked Edge but that too is crazy expensive...

You may want to look at the Lansky Sharpening system which isn't expensive but I have no experience with it.

[Blak Smyth]

Wow thats insane! Did they have $20 dollars worth of shipping lol

Everything ships for one $5 charge on Woot! No matter how many you order.

[Blak Smyth]

Received my Woot knife on Saturday, love it!!!
Not much bigger than a party short, it's my EDC now!
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8029/8019575237_9307af0b6c.jpg
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8440/8019580978_e950d86283.jpg

[issues]

Nice pickup Shane, enjoy it! :tu

[issues]

My second custom knife came in!!!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v45/issues1975/Dscn0523-1.jpg

[Blak Smyth]

My second custom knife came in!!!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v45/issues1975/Dscn0523-1.jpg

Wow I love that blade! Nice choice!

[363]

Wow I love that blade! Nice choice!

+1 here, I love the that look!

[issues]

Thanks guys, I wanted a modern knife that looked old as hell. I think Alan did an amazing job on it. The blade is made from a very old circular saw and the clip is made from a very old misery whip saw blade. I also had him do his signature rattlesnake filework on the blade. The katana-like hamon line was a complete surprise. I always wanted a knife that had been differentially heat treated. :D

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v45/issues1975/Dscn0525-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v45/issues1975/Dscn0521-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v45/issues1975/Dscn0515-1.jpg

[Blak Smyth]

Thanks guys, I wanted a modern knife that looked old as hell. I think Alan did an amazing job on it. The blade is made from a very old circular saw and the clip is made from a very old misery whip saw blade. I also had him do his signature rattlesnake filework on the blade. The katana-like hamon line was a complete surprise. I always wanted a knife that had been differentially heat treated. :D

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v45/issues1975/Dscn0525-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v45/issues1975/Dscn0521-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v45/issues1975/Dscn0515-1.jpg

What does something like that run price wise?
Generally speaking. I have no clue, $200, $500, $1,000?
It is custom so I couldn't imagine it be less than a couple hundred.

[issues]

What does something like that run price wise?
Generally speaking. I have no clue, $200, $500, $1,000?
It is custom so I couldn't imagine it be less than a couple hundred.

PM incoming...

[LockOut]

PM incoming...

Im going to ask for a copy of that pm, that thing is a true work of art. Im ure wait time is 6mo-1y likely?

[Blak Smyth]

Im going to ask for a copy of that pm, that thing is a true work of art. Im ure wait time is 6mo-1y likely?

Honestly I wouldn't even want to use it, but how bad ass would it be to whip that out.

[issues]

Im going to ask for a copy of that pm, that thing is a true work of art. Im ure wait time is 6mo-1y likely?

PM incoming...

The wait time on this one was quoted at 4-6 months but it was done in a just over 3 months.

[Blak Smyth]

Another Kershaw Woot today, regular or partially serrated!

http://d3gqasl9vmjfd8.cloudfront.net/0f45bb96-1210-4066-bab9-363ef9b5ef54.png (http://sport.woot.com/offers/kershaw-vapor-iii-folding-knife-2)

[issues]

Can't go wrong with a Kershaw! :tu

[Blak Smyth]

Another Woot knife CRKT Pazoda $9.99
http://d3gqasl9vmjfd8.cloudfront.net/0698bcc6-e7b7-4d57-a73c-733ccfb12aae.png (http://www.woot.com/offers/crkt-pazoda-folding-knife)

[mjdx88]

I usually carry my kershaw Leek, broke the tip of the blade a few months back tho...prying on something I shouldnt have been.....I'm looking to upgrade now im torn on going big and getting a benchmade...or going with the xikar cutter/knife

[LostAbbott]

I usually carry my kershaw Leek, broke the tip of the blade a few months back tho...prying on something I shouldnt have been.....I'm looking to upgrade now im torn on going big and getting a benchmade...or going with the xikar cutter/knife

Easy call. Go benchmade. Suck a nice knife. All of them, hell I cut most of my caps with a knife as it is.
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[mjdx88]

Heh, yeah all of the benchmades are nice....my co-worker seesm to come in with a new one every week. I have been leaning towards the benchmade but idk if i'm ready to jump on board, I need a knife I can beat the crap out of

[LostAbbott]

Get one of the ~$30 spydercos or kershaws then. Both make nice knives.
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[Steve]

Get one of the ~$30 spydercos or kershaws then. Both make nice knives.
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No doubt there are better (and more expensive) knives out there, but a spyderco is really hard to beat. I have used and abused both of mine and they are both still kick...er cutting :)

[LostAbbott]

Better in terms of only small incrimental improvements. Both spyderco and kershaw make top quality knives that will work flawlessly for generations if properly taken care of.
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[Blak Smyth]

Easy call. Go benchmade. Suck a nice knife. All of them, hell I cut most of my caps with a knife as it is.
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I know what you meant but this made me laugh.

[emopunker2004]

Kershaw blur is a good cheapish knife, always have mine on me.

[Robulous78]

I carry a CRKT knife, Not sure which model but it was fairly cheap (about 50) and has a double lock feature that keeps the liner lock from failing... I hear its a good feature for self defense knives, seeing as that is what I carry it for (because I am a night clerk) I feel it was a good buy... :tu

[hammondc]

New toy. Gerber Combat Folder - Applegate/Fairbairn edition

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a142/hammondc/Public%20stuff/photo-1.jpg

[Blak Smyth]

$7.99 on Woot today!
http://d3gqasl9vmjfd8.cloudfront.net/b982fccb-4726-42aa-93e4-cc6c251c1b80.png (http://sport.woot.com/offers/crkt-pazoda-folding-knife-2)

[Wolfgang]

Digging through my knife save tonight. Can anyone guess the knife?

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m135/wolfgang8810/IMG_1604.jpg

[LostAbbott]

Digging through my knife save tonight. Can anyone guess the knife?

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m135/wolfgang8810/IMG_1604.jpg

Please dude give me something harder than that...

http://www.benchmade.com/products/480

hell I probably could have searched back through this thread to find your post about it.... <G>

You can still get the CF at knifeart...

[Nelenea]

Benchmade Elishewitz

It's a bit heavy... but I like it.

[hammondc]

$7.99 on Woot today!
http://d3gqasl9vmjfd8.cloudfront.net/b982fccb-4726-42aa-93e4-cc6c251c1b80.png (http://sport.woot.com/offers/crkt-pazoda-folding-knife-2)

Yeah....I missed out on it. Was pissed at myself. I saw it on my phone, but forgot to order it when I got home.

:sl

Damn good deal.

[Wolfgang]

Yep Benchmade shoki first production.

Picke up a couple new blades on Black Friday should be here soon.

[Blak Smyth]

My friend Digs gifted me a Gerber Guardian 3" assisted. It has a cool push button release:
http://media.allequipped.net/8091E2/allequipped.net.media/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/g/e/gerber_guardian_d1-_3in_assisted_opening_knife_31-001403n_013658129108.jpg

[hammondc]

rad knife.

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i carry a CRKT ignitor T
i always keep a spyderco delta in my car and i have a gerber cant remember the model in the kitchen drawer. i also have a few others but cant remeber what they are

[DrDubzz]

related Christmas gift

http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab244/DrVisheau/IMAG1540.jpg

[Blak Smyth]

Digs got me another knife for Xmas! Thanks my friend.
It is a kershaw.
http://distilleryimage4.s3.amazonaws.com/cf0a49084e4d11e28ac522000a9f141e_7.jpg

[Remo]

Had a Cabela's gift card from Xmas, haven't had a carry knife for a long time, just a few work knives, so I grabbed this Kershaw One Ton, seems like a nice knife for the price :tu

12953

12954

[Remo]

Grabbed this one from a brother here :tu

12955

[riverdawg]

CRKT Folding Razel for me. Love it.

[Blak Smyth]

Just ordered a Kershaw Skyline with the G10, cool little cheapish knife!
I think I am gonna save up for a nice spiderco or benchmade next.
http://www.firearmsprostore.com/images/products/detail/Kershawskyline1760.jpg

[colinb913]

Theres two main blades I carry, a Spyderco and a Kershaw. I love them both, I have a few "classy" looking Gerbers, (read, not beat up) that I will carry if we're going out.

[Boz]

Got this one for Christmas. I love it so far. Zero Tolerance 0350

http://www.bladehq.com/imgs/shop-by-brand/all-zero-tolerance/zero-tolerance-0350zdpcktst-folder-black-serr-large.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n30/Boz_08/48828FFA-2529-46D9-BFDA-59C02DB6B214-13451-000003E6E2D439CF.jpg

[Remo]

Nice knife Boz :tu

[Blak Smyth]

Nice Boz, I am looking at some of their products. They seem like high quality knives!

[Blak Smyth]

Kershaw Skyline should be here tomorrow, anybody know of a source for custom scales?

[Blak Smyth]

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8004/7518437588_0e5f14d410_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/7518437588/)
PM2 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/7518437588/) by emopunker2004 (http://www.flickr.com/people/thestemens16/), on Flickr

Spyderco Para2 is in the top three I am deciding between purchasing for my #1 EDC.
Really leaning towards Spyderco because of the price difference compared to the 0561.

Another in the running is:
ZT 0561 or the 0560
http://www.edgeobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/ZT-0561_2.jpg

Which would you guys choose?

[joeobx]

ZT, like the look of the handle.

[Blak Smyth]

ZT, like the look of the handle.

Well I can actually change the scales on both, I worry the ZT will be thicker in my pocket though.

[LockOut]

the zt is beautiful but idk about the price tag. Id never carry it.

[Blak Smyth]

the zt is beautiful but idk about the price tag. Id never carry it.

Yah can't imagine losing that thing, would be heart breaking.
I am pretty sure I am gonna go with the Para although I don't wanna lose that either, especially if I put custom scales on it.

I was also thinking about the Spyderco Manix 2. Gonna try and find a youtube video comparison now.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWeJwZsAuq4

[Steve]

Spyderco Para2 is in the top three I am deciding between purchasing for my #1 EDC.
Really leaning towards Spyderco because of the price difference compared to the 0561.

Another in the running is:
ZT 0561 or the 0560

Which would you guys choose?

For me it's hard to beat a spyder. I have edc'd one pretty much for the past 15 years or so. Love them!

[Blak Smyth]

For me it's hard to beat a spyder. I have edc'd one pretty much for the past 15 years or so. Love them!

Thanks for your feedback, pretty sure I am gonna get it. I will think about it this weekend.

[Blak Smyth]

http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mat4rtAPQd1qjcccuo1_500.jpgCheck out this Para2, awesome!!!

[emopunker2004]

For me it's hard to beat a spyder. I have edc'd one pretty much for the past 15 years or so. Love them!

I'm with steve

[Steve]

I'm with steve

I think I have posted a picture of my Military somewhere in this thread. It's been swiming with me in the Keys and climbing in the N.C. Mountains and Whitewatering as well. Keeps an edge and opens smoothly every time!

[Remo]

Loving my Kershaw One Ton

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[Steve]

Yup...here it is

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?p=41678&highlight=military#post41678

[emopunker2004]

Loving my Kershaw One Ton

12991

I carry a Kershaw Blur daily

[LockOut]

I carry a Kershaw Blur daily

what he said, s30v version.

[emopunker2004]

what he said, s30v version.

Mine's black with the 14C28N steel. I have not had any rust issues.


Anyone interested in any Kershaw or ZT knives check out http://kershawguy.com/ he had blem models of some that have cosmetic issues and no warranty but are cheaper. :tu

[Blak Smyth]

My Skyline arrived, it is a nearly perfect EDC "cheap" knife. Super slim, super light weight and quality built. I can't feel it at all in my front pocket.

I was going to buy a Para2 but they appear unavailable for a good price currently, I am not as big of a fan of the Military compared to the Para2 based upon lock location. I am deciding between the following knives, I like them all:

DPx HEST 2.0 (Love the bottle opener)
Hogue EX01 (Like the lock)
ZT 0550 (Beautiful)
Bradley Alias 1 (Poor man's Sebenza)

Any thoughts or opinions on these?

[emopunker2004]

You realize all those listed have the lock in the same place as the military right except the hogue? What will be the purpose of this knife? Just regular edc? Dressy edc?

[Blak Smyth]

You realize all those listed have the lock in the same place as the military right except the hogue? What will be the purpose of this knife? Just regular edc? Dressy edc?

Similar, but I would rather have the Para2 if I was going to get a Spider. I don't wanna buy the model I didn't REALLY want from them. I believe the Military is a linerlock under a G10 and these listed are all frame locks, which I like much more. The one I am looking for will be general use, with a rare rough day in the woods. I don't do much with a blade at work other than open the occasional box or letter. I am leaning towards the ZT currently because there are tons of scales available to keep it interesting.

[emopunker2004]

Why not get the 0350 or 0300

[Blueface]

Not a knife guy so please pardon the ignorance.
Thinking of getting one and think I am interested in the type that ejects straight outward, as opposed to jack knife type.
Any pros or cons on that thought and any suggestions on something reasonably priced for now, until I fall off that cliff also and get into more expensive ones

[emopunker2004]

Out the front? Impractical as a tool decent as a weapon. Had one but sold it because its more of a novelty than a tool. Fun to play. If ur gonna go that route don't cheap out, u get what u pay for

[Blueface]

Out the front? Impractical as a tool decent as a weapon. Had one but sold it because its more of a novelty than a tool. Fun to play. If ur gonna go that route don't cheap out, u get what u pay for

Not as tool, purely for defense.

[emopunker2004]

Honestly I'd use a handgun lol. To carry one if fl u have to have a concealed carry permit. Bedtime for me. Ill pm u tonight with my experience with auto otf knives

[Blueface]

Honestly I'd use a handgun lol. To carry one if fl u have to have a concealed carry permit. Bedtime for me. Ill pm u tonight with my experience with auto otf knives

Thanks.
I have CCW.
Wanted one for some occasions as backup.

[Blak Smyth]

Why not get the 0350 or 0300

For some reason I like the look of the 0550 better, kinda machine/industrial style. Plus I think the 0350 is not a frame lock but liner lock and the 0300 is just kinda fat looking. Personal preference only. The titanium frame locks are just sexy!
I like the 0560 too but it is out of my price range.


I wonder if I can find a low rider clip for the 0550, that would be perfect.
It comes stock with the same designed clip as the Skyline I just got, it's a nice clip but rides a bit high.
http://www.bladebandits.com/images/ZT0551bf.jpg

[Blak Smyth]

So I cashed in a couple days of 2012 vacation and ordered a couple knives.
Can't wait for them to show up! Will post pics!!!

Black G10 Spyderco Para2
Black G10 ZT 0550 Gen2

The ZT 0550 Gen2 has the same pocket clip as the 0560 so it sits deeper in the pocket, this makes me happy.
Also the Gen2 has an easier open due to a redesigned frame lock bar.
Here is the updated model, compare to the pic above:
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8467/8405988434_87a12b1952.jpg

My current EDC Kershaw Skyline:
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8377/8405601078_f9b1eb66cb.jpg

[Mr.Maduro]

Thanks.
I have CCW.
Wanted one for some occasions as backup.

Not confident enough in your aim gramps? :r

[Blueface]

Not confident enough in your aim gramps? :r

:r
Backup for when I run out of bullets.

[emopunker2004]

:r
Backup for when I run out of bullets.

Carry more bullets...

[Steve]

Not confident enough in your aim gramps? :r

http://imagehaul.com/thehauls/3d043742dd66ed69bfa62c4cf9d22681.jpg

Best of both worlds???

[Mr.Maduro]

:r
Backup for when I run out of bullets.

Damn... How many people did you piss off???;)

[Steve]

Damn... How many people did you piss off???;)

"The list is long and illustrious" :D

[Blak Smyth]

She made it:

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8492/8427041068_b2ecac8af4.jpg

[Blak Smyth]

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8218/8427132296_64537d51f5.jpg
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8366/8426040657_9c8fc7519b.jpg
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8084/8426040553_de934c607c.jpg
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8086/8427132192_5c5edc4471.jpg

Still waiting on my Spyderco PM2 :su

[Mr.Maduro]

Bought this Buck 175 a few years ago but recently started carrying it again.

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n36/MrMaduro/1C304C33-6BAA-48FC-909D-4EA3506DC887-28572-00002C21CCC2BD56.jpg

[Blak Smyth]

I have a custom made friction folder on order (similar to the picture), can't wait for 190 days to get here.
http://michaelmorrisknives.com/resources/100_3641.jpg

[Blak Smyth]

Ordered a custom made sheath from a leather maker in England, similar to this one but in a darker leather:
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a322/31trum/IMG_20121113_154803.jpg

[riverdawg]

Very cool knife and sheath.

Old square nail in the cut tree?

[Blak Smyth]

Old square nail in the cut tree?

No idea, it is the manufacturers pic :D

[riverdawg]

No idea, it is the manufacturers pic :D

I'll bet it suprised theguy with the chainsaw. I once cut through the edge of a bullet with the chainsaw. Looked to be 30 cal'ish, complete with lands so if probably wasn't too old, maybe.

[Blak Smyth]

Well my Spyderco PM2 fell through, after 8 days of waiting for the knife to arrive I e-mailed the vendor from Amazon to find out their stock had run out. That is terrible service that I had to ask why it had not arrived. Ordered on the 22nd, still awaiting my refund.

[Blak Smyth]

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8086/8428717713_669fd088dc.jpg
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8091/8448061824_334a789e56.jpg

Really loving this ZT 0550!!!