(Official?) Pocket Knife Discussion Thread

[longknocker]

An Early Christmas Present To Myself:
Microtech D/A Auto OTF UTX 70. I Love It!:D Perfect For My New EDC!:tu

http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab159/tallg/PC060685_zps660a72f3.jpg?t=1386335731
http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab159/tallg/PC060686_zpsdb7ba014.jpg?t=1386335737

http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab159/tallg/PC060687_zps5672f9ce.jpg?t=1386335743

[Blak Smyth]

Nice Greg!

[longknocker]

Nice Greg!

Thanks, Shane!:D It's Really Small With A 2.41" Blade, But The Double Edge Runs The Length Of The Blade, So It's Only About 1" Shorter Than My Microtech L-UDT (3.4") & Much Lighter @ 1.2 Oz.!:tu

[Smoqman]

I've never carried a knife, but the older I get the more useful I know it would be be.

I rather like the look of the Cryo?

[Blak Smyth]

I've never carried a knife, but the older I get the more useful I know it would be be.

I rather like the look of the Cryo?

They are great affordable little knives. I prefer the ZT 0550 though, bigger, better materials and just an awesome blade.:2
But I do not like flippers, personal preference only. I carry a knife everyday, and use it a lot more than I think. If I forget it one morning I am lost without it.
I know bigger isn't for most though, but for me it is perfect. I mix the 0550 with my Strider SnG. Both amazing blades although the Strider is much more money and I would favor them evenly.

[issues]

Sick piece Greg!!!

I just realized I never posted pics of my most recent acquisition.

Here is the Jake Hoback A15 with Lightning Strike Carbon Fiber inlays.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v45/issues1975/Dscn2772-1_zpsf4a36949.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/issues1975/media/Dscn2772-1_zpsf4a36949.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v45/issues1975/DSCN2612_zps7e04f6c5.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/issues1975/media/DSCN2612_zps7e04f6c5.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v45/issues1975/Dscn2610-1_zps90d500d2.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/issues1975/media/Dscn2610-1_zps90d500d2.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v45/issues1975/Dscn2777-1_zps1d2a8bf7.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/issues1975/media/Dscn2777-1_zps1d2a8bf7.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v45/issues1975/Dscn2778-1_zpsd35b18a0.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/issues1975/media/Dscn2778-1_zpsd35b18a0.jpg.html)

[longknocker]

Thanks, Tony!:D Beautiful Knife, There, Brother!:tu:dr I Still Like That One Better Than Your Norseman!:D

[issues]

Thanks, Tony!:D Beautiful Knife, There, Brother!:tu:dr I Still Like That One Better Than Your Norseman!:D

Thanks Greg!!!

It is a tough decision between all of my customs since they are all quite different, but I think this one might be my favorite!

[Blak Smyth]

Sick piece Greg!!!

I just realized I never posted pics of my most recent acquisition.

Here is the Jake Hoback A15 with Lightning Strike Carbon Fiber inlays.


Awesome A15 Tony!!! :tu

[issues]

Awesome A15 Tony!!! :tu

Thanks Shane! :D

[kelmac07]

Snagged a SpiderCo Delica 4 on my recent trip to Fort Campbell, Ky.

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv82/kelmac07_photo/Sticks/IMG_6197_zpsa17987a3.jpg
http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv82/kelmac07_photo/Sticks/IMG_6203_zps4b78102b.jpg
http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv82/kelmac07_photo/Sticks/IMG_6204_zps5b3ec817.jpg

And a very nifty little Smithfield sharpening tool.

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv82/kelmac07_photo/Sticks/IMG_6198_zpsefdd4dba.jpg

[ky70]

Was recently gifted a benchmade axis flipper. I dig it.

http://i693.photobucket.com/albums/vv291/ky70/EDC/D22F9376-094F-4FCC-91C3-F44438F7E388_zpslyxufjnv.jpg (http://s693.photobucket.com/user/ky70/media/EDC/D22F9376-094F-4FCC-91C3-F44438F7E388_zpslyxufjnv.jpg.html)
http://i693.photobucket.com/albums/vv291/ky70/EDC/8F62760F-F412-4241-A2BC-9A2DA1ECC426_zps4kzhqiri.jpg (http://s693.photobucket.com/user/ky70/media/EDC/8F62760F-F412-4241-A2BC-9A2DA1ECC426_zps4kzhqiri.jpg.html)
http://i693.photobucket.com/albums/vv291/ky70/EDC/2249A330-6719-44E6-B3FA-752448248273_zps6hiw76kq.jpg (http://s693.photobucket.com/user/ky70/media/EDC/2249A330-6719-44E6-B3FA-752448248273_zps6hiw76kq.jpg.html)

[Steve]

Snagged a SpiderCo Delica 4 on my recent trip to Fort Campbell, Ky.

And a very nifty little Smithfield sharpening tool.

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv82/kelmac07_photo/Sticks/IMG_6198_zpsefdd4dba.jpg

Nice!

[RWhisenand]

Snagged a SpiderCo Delica 4 on my recent trip to Fort Campbell, Ky.

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv82/kelmac07_photo/Sticks/IMG_6197_zpsa17987a3.jpg
http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv82/kelmac07_photo/Sticks/IMG_6203_zps4b78102b.jpg
http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv82/kelmac07_photo/Sticks/IMG_6204_zps5b3ec817.jpg

And a very nifty little Smithfield sharpening tool.

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv82/kelmac07_photo/Sticks/IMG_6198_zpsefdd4dba.jpg

I have that same Delica 4 except in stainless steel. It's a great knife, and has been my EDC for a while now. I bet you'll get years of service from that piece. Carry it in good health.

[Boz]

Snagged a SpiderCo Delica 4 on my recent trip to Fort Campbell, Ky.



Hey next time, give me a shout. Im only 45-60 minutes from there :tu

Nice knife by the way.

[kelmac07]

Hey next time, give me a shout. Im only 45-60 minutes from there :tu

Nice knife by the way.

Will do Bill. Wanted to hook up with Cory (Chalbrooks) as well, just wasn't in the cards this time. :D

[Remo]

14199

Grabbed a new work knife, Joe Pardue Utilitac II from Ontario Knife Works (Joe is Mel's son of Benchmade fame)

[issues]

Nice grab Mike! :tu

[kelmac07]

Ken...really dig that Benchmade Axis Flipper. :tu :tu

[issues]

Happy New Year everyone!!!

This was my last acquisition of 2013, a Tuffknives Tanic (I got it on 12/30).

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v45/issues1975/IMG_20131231_183927_zps33d0f104.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/issues1975/media/IMG_20131231_183927_zps33d0f104.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v45/issues1975/IMG_20131231_182818_zps2fc2a6f1.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/issues1975/media/IMG_20131231_182818_zps2fc2a6f1.jpg.html)

Here it is with my other Tuffknives knife, a fixed blade called the Imp.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v45/issues1975/IMG_20131231_173226_zps2f27c10c.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/issues1975/media/IMG_20131231_173226_zps2f27c10c.jpg.html)

This is the first custom maker I actually have 2 knives from.

[MurphysLaw]

That Tanic is very nice! I've seen lots of nice customs on Instagram lately, but my small sebenza is so nice I haven't been looking to buy anything else.

[longknocker]

That Tanic is very nice! I've seen lots of nice customs on Instagram lately, but my small sebenza is so nice I haven't been looking to buy anything else.

:tu A Lot Of People Feel The Chris Reeve's Sebenza Is The Best Folder Out There. I Have The Large Sebenza, But I'm Afraid To "Ding It Up", So I Keep It In Storage.;)

http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab159/tallg/Knives/DSC_0159.jpg

http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab159/tallg/Knives/DSC_0158.jpg

[BHalbrooks]

That's worth way too much, and way too pretty for me to want to use and abuse it, Greg lol. That'd end up being a Gentleman knife, and since I'm not a a Gentleman it'd collect dust.

[equetefue]

:tu A Lot Of People Feel The Chris Reeve's Sebenza Is The Best Folder Out There. I Have The Large Sebenza, But I'm Afraid To "Ding It Up", So I Keep It In Storage.;)

http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab159/tallg/Knives/DSC_0159.jpg

http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab159/tallg/Knives/DSC_0158.jpg


Gorgeous looking blade

[longknocker]

Supposedly Chris Reeve Will Polish & Resharpen Any Of Their Knives For A Small Fee, But, Like Brian Says, I Don't Want To Take The Chance & Use It For An EDC.:tu

[MurphysLaw]

Supposedly Chris Reeve Will Polish & Resharpen Any Of Their Knives For A Small Fee, But, Like Brian Says, I Don't Want To Take The Chance & Use It For An EDC.:tu

Oh no kind sir, that's not what I intended to say. My small sebenza gets carried and used (mainly on weekends) as I don't want the pocket clip tearing up my slacks at work. I paid a decent amount of cash on a finely crafted cutting tool, I want to enjoy carrying it and using it. When the blade dulls, I'll send it in for a service and sharpening. When my son is old enough I want to pass down a used and well taken care of knife that he has memories of me carrying and using, not something that just sat in a safe for years.

[CamoFlogged]

Oh no kind sir, that's not what I intended to say. My small sebenza gets carried and used (mainly on weekends) as I don't want the pocket clip tearing up my slacks at work. I paid a decent amount of cash on a finely crafted cutting tool, I want to enjoy carrying it and using it. When the blade dulls, I'll send it in for a service and sharpening. When my son is old enough I want to pass down a used and well taken care of knife that he has memories of me carrying and using, not something that just sat in a safe for years.

This. :tu

[Veatorious]

My two new Spyderco's should be here on Monday.

Spyderco ParaMilitary 2 DLC
Spyderco Delica 4 Orange

[Steve]

I love my SpyderCo Military!

http://oldchurchbbq.com/sharedpictures/2014-01-04_SpyderCo%20Military/2014-01-04_SpyderCo%20Military%20001.jpg

[RWhisenand]

My two new Spyderco's should be here on Monday.

Spyderco ParaMilitary 2 DLC
Spyderco Delica 4 Orange

I have two Delica 4's, one with a combo blade and one with a plan blade, I really like both. What I like best is the grip on those Delica's.

[kelmac07]

Alright fellas...need some help. Found this old Barlow knife that my late stepfather gifted me before he passed. It's been sitting in a drawer and looks like hell. How can I clean it up and make it look good again?

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv82/kelmac07_photo/Snapbucket/IMG_6316_zps411637a9.jpg

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv82/kelmac07_photo/Snapbucket/IMG_6314_zpsee1b2fd8.jpg

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv82/kelmac07_photo/Snapbucket/IMG_6319_zpsc9ccebd7.jpg

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv82/kelmac07_photo/Snapbucket/IMG_6318_zpsbd184b18.jpg

[longknocker]

PM Tony, Mac. No Clue, Here.:sh

[replicant_argent]

A little flitz and some elbow grease or judicious use of a dremel-ish tool will do wonders. Initially? I would take some Barkeepers friend to it after cleaning with some carb cleaner to de-gunk and start with a clean knife to start with.

[Heavy_d]

Mac, if you want to just take off the rust, but leave the patina that's developed on it over the years, the 0000 steel wool and elbow grease. Then coat the blades (and handle if it's bone or stag) in a thin film of oil, I use mineral oil you can get at any pharmacy. This will give you a clean, protected knife that still shows the well earned marks of a lifetime of use. Just my :2

[Veatorious]

I love my SpyderCo Military!

http://oldchurchbbq.com/sharedpictures/2014-01-04_SpyderCo%20Military/2014-01-04_SpyderCo%20Military%20001.jpg

Sweet :tu


I have two Delica 4's, one with a combo blade and one with a plan blade, I really like both. What I like best is the grip on those Delica's.

The Delica is one great EDC knife.

I have two other Spyderco's as well, and like their products just a bit more than the Benchmade's I have owned.

[issues]

Mac, if you want to just take off the rust, but leave the patina that's developed on it over the years, the 0000 steel wool and elbow grease. Then coat the blades (and handle if it's bone or stag) in a thin film of oil, I use mineral oil you can get at any pharmacy. This will give you a clean, protected knife that still shows the well earned marks of a lifetime of use. Just my :2

Totally agree with Derek on this one. You may need to take it apart if the action is gritty but I would try to avoid it unless it is necessary.

[kelmac07]

Totally agree with Derek on this one. You may need to take it apart if the action is gritty but I would try to avoid it unless it is necessary.

Tony, if I take it apart...there will be extra pieces laying around when I put it back together. :r :r :r

Thanks for the input fellas. :tu :tu

[Veatorious]

They arrived. The Spyderco PM2 is off the hook. Tramendous fit and finish with great ergonomics. They Delica 4 is also sweet.

http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb338/Envyme2403/9abc71ce9a438bc86c651676c2a8fdf2_zpsb49c9fc6.jpg

[longknocker]

They arrived. The Spyderco PM2 is off the hook. Tramendous fit and finish with great ergonomics. They Delica 4 is also sweet.

http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb338/Envyme2403/9abc71ce9a438bc86c651676c2a8fdf2_zpsb49c9fc6.jpg

Beautiful Pair, Ryan! Enjoy!:tu

[Remo]

Looks good Ryan :tu

[Remo]

14251

I am amazed at the quality of this knife for the price...love it!!

[Veatorious]

Beautiful Pair, Ryan! Enjoy!:tu

Looks good Ryan :tu

Thanks fellas.

[HuntDucks]

I carry a Case Canoe everyday. Useful blades, and its rounded shape never digs in or gets hung up in my pocket.

Hunting season I always have a Kershaw Avalanche with me, as well as a good quality machete in the boat.

[BHalbrooks]

They arrived. The Spyderco PM2 is off the hook. Tramendous fit and finish with great ergonomics. They Delica 4 is also sweet.


Those are ****ing hot. Nice Ryan.

[issues]

My newest baby, a prototype from Doc Shiffer.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v45/issues1975/Dscn2901-1_zps4c635095.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/issues1975/media/Dscn2901-1_zps4c635095.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v45/issues1975/Dscn2893-1_zps8e40bf84.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/issues1975/media/Dscn2893-1_zps8e40bf84.jpg.html)

[Remo]

Very nice Tony :tu

[issues]

Thanks Mike!

[longknocker]

Sweet, Tony!:):tu What Is That Blade Shape, How Long Is The Blade & What Is The Weight Of That Bad Boy?

[Heavy_d]

Awesome looking knife Tony. :tu:tu

[issues]

Thanks guys!

The blade is a modified sheepsfoot design made of 1095 differentially heat treated with a ghost hamon and runs on IKBS bearings. The blade length is 3.75" with an overall length of 8.25". The scales material and backspacer is Thunderstorm Kevlar. The liners are bronzed and jeweled Titanium. The clip is milled titanium orange peeled and bronzed. Unfortunately, I don't know what the weight is though, it definitely isn't my heaviest knife that's for sure!

[longknocker]

Thanks guys!

The blade is a modified sheepsfoot design made of 1095 differentially heat treated with a ghost hamon and runs on IKBS bearings. The blade length is 3.75" with an overall length of 8.25". The scales material and backspacer is Thunderstorm Kevlar. The liners are bronzed and jeweled Titanium. The clip is milled titanium orange peeled and bronzed. Unfortunately, I don't know what the weight is though, it definitely isn't my heaviest knife that's for sure!

Thanks, Tony!:D Keep The Pics & Info Coming, Brother!:tu

[kelmac07]

Alright fellas...need some help. Found this old Barlow knife that my late stepfather gifted me before he passed. It's been sitting in a drawer and looks like hell. How can I clean it up and make it look good again?

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv82/kelmac07_photo/Snapbucket/IMG_6316_zps411637a9.jpg

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv82/kelmac07_photo/Snapbucket/IMG_6314_zpsee1b2fd8.jpg

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv82/kelmac07_photo/Snapbucket/IMG_6319_zpsc9ccebd7.jpg

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv82/kelmac07_photo/Snapbucket/IMG_6318_zpsbd184b18.jpg

Above are the before pictures...

[kelmac07]

...below are the after pictures. Cleaned up nicely. The mineral oil and flitz helped a ton.

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv82/kelmac07_photo/Sticks/IMG_6384_zpscc1e0f9b.jpg

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv82/kelmac07_photo/Sticks/IMG_6385_zpsb2f62931.jpg

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv82/kelmac07_photo/Sticks/IMG_6386_zpsed1922b6.jpg

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv82/kelmac07_photo/Sticks/IMG_6387_zps4dd6d096.jpg

[longknocker]

And You Did That All By Yourself? I'm Impressed!!!:D:tu:banger

[kelmac07]

And You Did That All By Yourself? I'm Impressed!!!:D:tu:banger

All by my lonesome.

[longknocker]

All by my lonesome.

So Is It Going To Be An "EDC", Brother?

[kelmac07]

So Is It Going To Be An "EDC", Brother?

Not at all Greg...this one's going back in the drawer.

[longknocker]

Not at all Greg...this one's going back in the drawer.

:tu Make Sure You Put A Good Oil On It Occasionally.

[kelmac07]

Should I pay any more/less for a first production knife? Looking at an Benchmade 300-1 Ball Axis Flipper Knife First Production Blue & Black G10 #522/750.

Thoughts??

[longknocker]

Should I pay any more/less for a first production knife? Looking at an Benchmade 300-1 Ball Axis Flipper Knife First Production Blue & Black G10 #522/750.

Thoughts??

I Love The Benchmades. Have 3-4 Of Them. Lifetime Warranty & Free Lifetime Sharpening!:tu

[longknocker]

Here Is Where I Buy Most Of My Knives, Mac: http://www.bladehq.com/item--Benchmade-300-1-Ball-Axis-Flipper--19611

[Felixcigar]

http://www.smartknives.com/Wenger-Knives/Wenger-Knife-Images/Wenger-Cigar-Cutter-Lg.jpg

[mikesr1963]

These are my knives. All the knives in the top photo will shave the hair off your arm and are my Sunday knives. Two Colts, a Schrade with a white bone handle and Uncle Henry stag.
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k9/MikeSr63/1512426_747437901934664_520822498_n_zpse6b74f8e.jp g (http://s84.photobucket.com/user/MikeSr63/media/1512426_747437901934664_520822498_n_zpse6b74f8e.jp g.html)


The bottom photo are my working knives. Starting from the left is the Schrade my father gave me in 1976. I carried it on my web belt in the military for 10 years. Below that is a slim Buck knife. I removed the clip and it's a awesome pocket knife. The Gerber pouch goes with the rubber/gray handle Gerber. A super smooth easy opening knife you can open with one hand every time. The hunter is a Winchester that has the sharpest blade I've experienced. The red and white knife is a Uncle Henry two blade, both as long as the handle. The ebony wood handle knife is a Sharp 200 with a 3 1/2 inch blade. Next to that is a Master Barlow my dad gave me in 1975. The Master Barlow and Sharp are the only two here that will not shave the hair off your arm.
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k9/MikeSr63/1782093_747437631934691_1653353548_n_zpsf69988d8.j pg (http://s84.photobucket.com/user/MikeSr63/media/1782093_747437631934691_1653353548_n_zpsf69988d8.j pg.html)

[Heavy_d]

http://i1366.photobucket.com/albums/r775/Heavy_d1/Cigars/846561DE-ADB4-4841-A4A5-30EDA4CDCF73_zpshteoh6vt.jpg

Found this old girl today while doing some cleaning, and decided to clean and sharpen it up and add it to the carry rotation. Camillus official Cub Scout knife I got when I was probably 7 or 8. Hair popping sharp and just an all around great knife.

[longknocker]

http://i1366.photobucket.com/albums/r775/Heavy_d1/Cigars/846561DE-ADB4-4841-A4A5-30EDA4CDCF73_zpshteoh6vt.jpg

Found this old girl today while doing some cleaning, and decided to clean and sharpen it up and add it to the carry rotation. Camillus official Cub Scout knife I got when I was probably 7 or 8. Hair popping sharp and just an all around great knife.

Wow!! An Official Cub Scout Knife!:D Brings Back Memories!:tu

[issues]

I do love this thread!!!

Great job on the Barlow Mac!

Nice collection Mike!

She is in great condition for her age Derek!

And you can't go wrong with a Vic Felix!

[Heavy_d]

...below are the after pictures. Cleaned up nicely. The mineral oil and flitz helped a ton.

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv82/kelmac07_photo/Sticks/IMG_6384_zpscc1e0f9b.jpg

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv82/kelmac07_photo/Sticks/IMG_6385_zpsb2f62931.jpg

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv82/kelmac07_photo/Sticks/IMG_6386_zpsed1922b6.jpg

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv82/kelmac07_photo/Sticks/IMG_6387_zps4dd6d096.jpg

Somehow I missed seeing this the other day. She's looking good Mac :tu. Like previously said, just keep a thin layer of good oil on it and it'll be a beautiful heirloom for years to come.

[Robulous78]

I had a Barlow similar to that once also Mac, was a great knife...

[kelmac07]

Received a nice gift from Les (BigMac) at last weeks VCM Thursday Herf. A Gerber Fast Draw Assisted Serrated & with the logo of the unit Les and I last served together in (7th Sustainment Brigade...he was the Brigade Command Sergeant Major and I was one of his First Sergeants). :tu

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv82/kelmac07_photo/Sticks/IMG_6401_zps5edf7e8e.jpg
http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv82/kelmac07_photo/Sticks/IMG_6403_zpsb22ac05a.jpg
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http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv82/kelmac07_photo/Sticks/IMG_6406_zps134be392.jpg

[issues]

Awesome piece Mac!!! :tu

[Heavy_d]

:tu Nice Mac.

[issues]

Here is my newest. My second custom from Alan Davis. This one is a little EDC with only a 2" cutting edge.

https://photos-6.dropbox.com/t/0/AAC1tp8PwKydAFZotbVTsgowI6oR40eRpZqfLMUznuCHNA/12/188420786/jpeg/1024x768/3/1391036400/0/2/20140129_155705.jpg/Hz-1EiQjNGGfe2W_P7d6yEsY1JgEmgmxEGgLB2ePOIU%2CdhCunBv xmy4fiSohgoDbus_DrZRNYVuE5XhcinE46tI

[kelmac07]

Very nice Tony. Love that blade. :tu :tu

[issues]

Very nice Tony. Love that blade. :tu :tu

Thanks Mac!

It is another old saw blade. The pitting on this one is a bit more uniform than my other Alan Davis.

[Heavy_d]

Looks good Tony! :tu

[longknocker]

Awesome, Mac!:tu Tony: Pics Are Gone.

[issues]

Awesome, Mac!:tu Tony: Pics Are Gone.

That's odd. It still shows up when I look at it.

How about these:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v45/issues1975/20140129_155705_zps4ca929df.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/issues1975/media/20140129_155705_zps4ca929df.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v45/issues1975/20140130_084531_zpscb08a278.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/issues1975/media/20140130_084531_zpscb08a278.jpg.html)

[longknocker]

Post #1072 Has A "?". The Above Show Up Fine, Brother!:) Thanks!:tu

[hammondc]

Tony, I am digging those. Hella nice

[issues]

Thanks Chip! I took some much better shots of her...

May post them up later. :tu

[kelmac07]

Just bought a Benchmade 300S-1 Axis Flipper Knife Butch Ball Design Black/Blue G-10 Combo Edge (Serrated). Should have in my hands early next week. D*mnit for coming into this thread. :bh :bh :bh

[issues]

Just bought a Benchmade 300S-1 Axis Flipper Knife Butch Ball Design Black/Blue G-10 Combo Edge (Serrated). Should have in my hands early next week. D*mnit for coming into this thread. :bh :bh :bh

Sweet!!! I met Butch at Blade last year. Super nice guy and the Benchmade is one hell of a nice knife!

[issues]

Here are some better pictures of my new Alan Davis:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v45/issues1975/DSCN3000-1_zps2ebfd314.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/issues1975/media/DSCN3000-1_zps2ebfd314.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v45/issues1975/DSCN2991-1_zps97f1bc05.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/issues1975/media/DSCN2991-1_zps97f1bc05.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v45/issues1975/Dscn2993-1_zpse2cf6328.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/issues1975/media/Dscn2993-1_zpse2cf6328.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v45/issues1975/Dscn3003-1_zps4fb47620.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/issues1975/media/Dscn3003-1_zps4fb47620.jpg.html)

[longknocker]

Looking Good, Tony!:) Mac: I'm Waiting!:tu:tt

[swingerofbirches]

Here are some better pictures of my new Alan Davis:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v45/issues1975/DSCN3000-1_zps2ebfd314.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/issues1975/media/DSCN3000-1_zps2ebfd314.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v45/issues1975/DSCN2991-1_zps97f1bc05.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/issues1975/media/DSCN2991-1_zps97f1bc05.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v45/issues1975/Dscn2993-1_zpse2cf6328.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/issues1975/media/Dscn2993-1_zpse2cf6328.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v45/issues1975/Dscn3003-1_zps4fb47620.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/issues1975/media/Dscn3003-1_zps4fb47620.jpg.html)

Wow, that's a handsome knife!

[swingerofbirches]

Nothing crazy ... a Schrade HD Tactical Framelock, my Leatherman Wingman and my Leatherman Stule CS (which is always hooked to my keychain).

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v258/quickGTI/image_zps7b3fe906.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/quickGTI/media/image_zps7b3fe906.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v258/quickGTI/image_zpsb7605255.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/quickGTI/media/image_zpsb7605255.jpg.html)

[Heavy_d]

Great pics Tony. She's definitely a beaut.

Charlie, digging that Leatherman. Been looking for a nice keychain multi tool.

[swingerofbirches]

Great pics Tony. She's definitely a beaut.

Charlie, digging that Leatherman. Been looking for a nice keychain multi tool.

Thx Heavy_d! The Style CS has been great! My wife got one first and it was so useful that I got one too. Only $20 at REI. The scissors are the most useful part but the little knife is handy as well. Nice and small, fits in the pocket comfortably. Cant do better for $20 IMO. :)

[issues]

Thx Heavy_d! The Style CS has been great! My wife got one first and it was so useful that I got one too. Only $20 at REI. The scissors are the most useful part but the little knife is handy as well. Nice and small, fits in the pocket comfortably. Cant do better for $20 IMO. :)

Agreed!

Great pics Tony. She's definitely a beaut.

Thanks for the comments Derek and Charlie. I am really liking this little one! The only thing I would change is the pocket clip. It came with a Spyderco wire clip.

[jjirons69]

This is my steady. I only have pocket knives and I don't have a rotation set. I carry the same one until I lose it or I get an overwhelming desire to change (which I never do). It's my box-opening, fish tackle-mending, leftover steak-slicing, general purpose everything you want it to do piece. I hit it on the sharpener every few months, but it rarely needs much maintenance. Probably have 4 years on it. Picture below is stock - mine has a little more patina. My mom gave my BIL and me these for Christmas as a Buck Collector’s Edition 2-knife set; 379 Solo and a 373 Trio. Neither of us use the 379 Solo. He broke the point off the big blade in the 373 within a year, but he still carries it.

I feel lost is it's not in my pocket.

http://img.auctiva.com/imgdata/9/8/7/0/5/5/webimg/726489134_tp.jpg

[kelmac07]

My Benchmade 300S-1 Ball Axis Flipper Serrated G10 arrived today. I've only had this thing an hour and I absolutely LOVE it. Feels perfect in my hand, great construction, love the look, the deft of it, my first flipper...my new EDC. :tu (X5)

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv82/kelmac07_photo/Misc%20Stuff/IMG_6424_zps9a13743a.jpg

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv82/kelmac07_photo/Misc%20Stuff/IMG_6430_zpsd4806cb9.jpg

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv82/kelmac07_photo/Misc%20Stuff/IMG_6429_zps95454a2f.jpg

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv82/kelmac07_photo/Misc%20Stuff/IMG_6426_zps4071f262.jpg

[longknocker]

Awesome Knife, Mac! Congrats!:D:tu Any Reason You Chose The Partially Serrated Version? I Have Several Of Each Type & I Really Have No Preference, Myself, Except The Serrated Are A Little More Difficult To Sharpen.

[kelmac07]

Greg, no reason other than it looked cool. :D

[longknocker]

Greg, no reason other than it looked cool. :D

That's A Good Reason, Brother!:D:tu Enjoy!

[issues]

Sweet piece Mac!!!

[Blak Smyth]

Here are some better pictures of my new Alan Davis:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v45/issues1975/DSCN3000-1_zps2ebfd314.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/issues1975/media/DSCN3000-1_zps2ebfd314.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v45/issues1975/DSCN2991-1_zps97f1bc05.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/issues1975/media/DSCN2991-1_zps97f1bc05.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v45/issues1975/Dscn2993-1_zpse2cf6328.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/issues1975/media/Dscn2993-1_zpse2cf6328.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v45/issues1975/Dscn3003-1_zps4fb47620.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/issues1975/media/Dscn3003-1_zps4fb47620.jpg.html)

Amazing piece, I love everything he does! :tu

[issues]

Amazing piece, I love everything he does! :tu


Thanks brother!

[issues]

Another new guy, again went little on this one:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v45/issues1975/Dscn3080-1_zps396fc346.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/issues1975/media/Dscn3080-1_zps396fc346.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v45/issues1975/Dscn3086-11_zpsf325f86c.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/issues1975/media/Dscn3086-11_zpsf325f86c.jpg.html)

[Simple1]

Tony, that looks great! I love the size and profile.

[kelmac07]

Very cool Tony. Love a smaller knife. :tu :tu

[issues]

Tony, that looks great! I love the size and profile.

Very cool Tony. Love a smaller knife. :tu :tu

Thanks guys, yeah she is a little one. Blade is only 2.5" and the handle is about 3.5". So this one is even smaller than recent my Alan Davis.

[longknocker]

Love The Damascus, Brother!:D:tu

[Steve]

Going through some more of dad's things the other day and I came across his old wet stone. It still works... :tu

http://oldchurchbbq.com/sharedpictures/2014-07-11_Dad's%20Stone/2014-07-11_Dad's%20Stone.jpg

I have several knives that I can put that treasure to good use on this weekend!

[Remo]

Going through some more of dad's things the other day and I came across his old wet stone. It still works... :tu

http://oldchurchbbq.com/sharedpictures/2014-07-11_Dad's%20Stone/2014-07-11_Dad's%20Stone.jpg

I have several knives that I can put that treasure to good use on this weekend!

:tu Bro

[longknocker]

Picked These Up Recently.:tu

http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab159/tallg/Knives/DSC_0149_zpsefe00913.jpg
Top To Bottom: Pro-Tech 4" TR-4 Auto/Nice Gerber 06 Auto I Picked Up In A Trade With Shilala:D Thanks, Brother!/Gerber Covert Auto.



http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab159/tallg/Knives/DSC_0150_zpsef7623f8.jpg

Top To Bottom: Zero Tolerance 0550/Piranha Predator Red Tactical Auto 4.1"/Protech Sprint Black Auto

Love These Knives!:D

[issues]

Good stuff Greg! :tu

[longknocker]

Good stuff Greg! :tu

Thanks, Tony.:) Buying Stonewashed Lately Per Your Recommendation.:tu

[Steve]

Purty Greg!

:tu :tu

[longknocker]

Purty Greg!

:tu :tu

Thanks, Steve!:tu I Like That Military You Have!:)

[Remo]

Sweet Cuchillo's Greg :tu

[longknocker]

Sweet Cuchillo's Greg :tu

Thanks, Brother!:):tu I Collect Knives Like Cigars As You Can See!

[Wolfgang]

Ive missed looking at all the knife ****.

Checkout complete on a new addition.

Anyone have any interest in a Benchmade 550SBKHGOD (http://www.bladehq.com/item--Benchmade-Griptilian--1413) I'm looking to let go. PM me.

[emopunker2004]

Picked up a Sog Aegis on amazon.

[emopunker2004]

Picked up a Sog Aegis on amazon.

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7538/15797386528_5f385b0078_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/q4XJDf)20141209_120900 (https://flic.kr/p/q4XJDf) by emopunker2004 (https://www.flickr.com/people/52968548@N05/), on Flickr

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7523/15982783181_d3c9d9e81c_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/qmkWBg)20141209_120913 (https://flic.kr/p/qmkWBg) by emopunker2004 (https://www.flickr.com/people/52968548@N05/), on Flickr

[emopunker2004]

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7553/15907987808_910ce73010_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/qeJAxS)20141224_101528_HDR (https://flic.kr/p/qeJAxS) by emopunker2004 (https://www.flickr.com/people/52968548@N05/), on Flickr

[dijit]

Very nice, I have been partial to the Tanto blade for years

[CdnStogie]

Any recommendations for a sharpening stone someone can recommend? Want to get my pocket knife sharp enough to shave with. Was this sharp when I bought it, so I know it can hold the edge... Over the years and use, it's now gone. What grits am I after to put a fine edge?

[longknocker]

Any recommendations for a sharpening stone someone can recommend? Want to get my pocket knife sharp enough to shave with. Was this sharp when I bought it, so I know it can hold the edge... Over the years and use, it's now gone. What grits am I after to put a fine edge?

This Is The One I Use:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3v6HLN-Q7Ms
I Love It!:tu

[hammondc]

Greg- If you ever decide to get rid of that Applegate Fairbairn Gerber in the picture above, let me know. I have the larger folder non-auto. Mayve even a trade if you are interested in that knife. It is quite large and I never carry it anymore.

[hammondc]

It is this one...


New toy. Gerber Combat Folder - Applegate/Fairbairn edition

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

[Angry_Pirate]

My knives and lights need to add more knives :)

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/picture.php?albumid=799&pictureid=8886

[CRIMPS]

Right now, rolling with the Kershaw Cryo 2. Classy looking knife which works well for work, but slick as snot and pretty heavy.

Seriously considering adding a Spyderco Paramilitary2. I like the black blade as well.

[Remo]

15999

Just ordered this ZT 0350....:tu

[Angry_Pirate]

Very nice ZT on my wishlist to get one someday.

15999

Just ordered this ZT 0350....:tu

[JIMBETHYNAME]

I currently carry a red kershaw blur,cool little knife and hencho en estades unitas

[Remo]

16005

New toys! ZT 0350 Flipper, Gerber Punch Knife and a new 260 lumen Streamlight :wo

[longknocker]

16005

New toys! ZT 0350 Flipper, Gerber Punch Knife and a new 260 lumen Streamlight :wo

:tu Sweet, Mike!:tu:D

[Steve]

16005

New toys! ZT 0350 Flipper, Gerber Punch Knife and a new 260 lumen Streamlight :wo

I thought you just sold these...

Nice pick-ups though!

[Remo]

I thought you just sold these...

Nice pick-ups though!

I had a few of the punch knives, last one is for sale, get it!!

[LockOut]

Just picked up a Kershaw Knockout with the blackwash elmax blade of massdrop. Really liking it so far. Replacing the s30v blur I've carried daily for 4 years.

[Remo]

The Knockout looks nice :tu

[issues]

Very cool Tom! Aren't you a lefty?

[JCinPA]

Not my photo, but same 2 knives ...

I love the Benchmade Griptilian design and have one of the originals with the oval-shaped hole (now round). I think the Axis Lock is the best thing going in pocket folders and it opens almost like an assisted opener (it's not) with practice. I also got the trainer.

Thanks to whoever put this pic on the web!

http://survinat.com/wp-content/uploads/images/bm9.jpg

[issues]

Here's a new one I haven't posted on here yet.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v45/issues1975/IMG_20141229_215803_zps8526a859.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/issues1975/media/IMG_20141229_215803_zps8526a859.jpg.html)

This is a custom by Jens Anso out of Denmark called the Funk.

[longknocker]

Here's a new one I haven't posted on here yet.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v45/issues1975/IMG_20141229_215803_zps8526a859.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/issues1975/media/IMG_20141229_215803_zps8526a859.jpg.html)

This is a custom by Jens Anso out of Denmark called the Funk.

:tu

[issues]

Here's another custom, this is an El Patron by Jeremy Robertson of Calavera Cutlery.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v45/issues1975/IMG_20141109_152954_zps1a1bcc60.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/issues1975/media/IMG_20141109_152954_zps1a1bcc60.jpg.html)

[Remo]

16014

Not a knife, but scored a 100 lumen TerraLUX light today for pocket change :tu

[timj219]

I've always carried a victorinox swiss army in my pocket - currently the small tinker model.

Not exactly a pocket knife but I've carried a KA-BAR last ditch neck knife for years. Weighs less than an ounce and could be a good thing if, like me, you're too old to either run as fast or fight as well as you used to but don't want to conceal a gun. Thankfully I've never had to resort to it. I am thinking I might retire it one day in favor of a Brous Silent Soldier. Significantly heavier though at 3.2 oz with sheath but it looks beatifully made and facilitates many more grip alternatives than the ka-bar.

http://www.bluelinegear.com/thumbnails/userfiles/files/v1%28214%29_800x600.jpg

[issues]

Nice choice Tim! :tu:

I own a Brous Bionic auto and I purchased a Bionic flipper for a friend for Christmas last year.

Really like his stuff!!!

[looking for know]

Kershaw 1555Ti Cryo Assisted 2-3/4".

8Cr13MoV, titanium carbo-nitride coating. Took it off a student. ;)

http://rusknife.com/uploads/post-4501-0-79018300-1366739561.jpg

[CigarSquid]

Kershaw 1555Ti Cryo Assisted 2-3/4".

8Cr13MoV, titanium carbo-nitride coating. Took it off a student. ;)

http://rusknife.com/uploads/post-4501-0-79018300-1366739561.jpg

Looks good. Does it have some weight to it? I am looking for a new knife that isn't too heavy. Keshaw has so many its hard to decide.

[issues]

Here's another little guy, a Chuck Gedraitis custom small Puffin Flipper. I had this one made to commemorate my 40th Birthday.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v45/issues1975/40tha_zpsnqu8nfmd.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/issues1975/media/40tha_zpsnqu8nfmd.jpg.html)

[Remo]

Very cool blade Tony :tu

[CRIMPS]

Looks good. Does it have some weight to it? I am looking for a new knife that isn't too heavy. Keshaw has so many its hard to decide.

I can answer this as I have this same knife. Yeah, that's two slabs of steel for the handle. This is a well built knife and looks good when you are dressed up some.

[longknocker]

Here's another little guy, a Chuck Gedraitis custom small Puffin Flipper. I had this one made to commemorate my 40th Birthday.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v45/issues1975/40tha_zpsnqu8nfmd.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/issues1975/media/40tha_zpsnqu8nfmd.jpg.html)

Beautiful, Tony!:dr:tu

[issues]

Thanks Mike and Greg! :tu

Here is a Benchmade with custom scales made out of lightning strike carbon fiber.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v45/issues1975/20150313_162556_HDR1_zpsrhbkoom7.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/issues1975/media/20150313_162556_HDR1_zpsrhbkoom7.jpg.html)

[longknocker]

Thanks Mike and Greg! :tu

Here is a Benchmade with custom scales made out of lightning strike carbon fiber.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v45/issues1975/20150313_162556_HDR1_zpsrhbkoom7.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/issues1975/media/20150313_162556_HDR1_zpsrhbkoom7.jpg.html)

:tu Beautiful! "Lefty"?

[issues]

Thanks Greg! It is a Benchmade so it is ambi but the scales are made lefty specific so there aren't any extra holes to revers the pocket clip.

[issues]

Here's another production knife, a Spyderco Manix 2 Sprint Run with CRUWEAR steel.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v45/issues1975/Dscn5875-1_zpsftjxanpr.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/issues1975/media/Dscn5875-1_zpsftjxanpr.jpg.html)

[Remo]

Doesn't look like Tampa!

[issues]

You got it Mike. :tu

This was in Colorado at about 11K on the way to Mt. Bierstadt's base camp. Unfortunately, it was too early in the season and we had to turn back due to weather.

[CRIMPS]

Thanks Mike and Greg! :tu

Here is a Benchmade with custom scales made out of lightning strike carbon fiber.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v45/issues1975/20150313_162556_HDR1_zpsrhbkoom7.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/issues1975/media/20150313_162556_HDR1_zpsrhbkoom7.jpg.html)

Whoa! Daddy like!

[issues]

Whoa! Daddy like!

Thanks Zach! :tu

You can buy the knife in it's original configuration (808 Loco) for around $200.

http://cdn1.bigcommerce.com/server3200/k2pame/products/68031/images/65506/BM_Loco_2989__45128.1422918298.1280.1280.jpg?c=2 (http://www.knivesshipfree.com/benchmade-knives-808-loco-g-10/)

This is no small knife, she is big and heavy but very comfortable in the hand.

[JIMBETHYNAME]

i give up,lol. Ican build ahouse but I cant post a damn picture for the life of me, lol

[JIMBETHYNAME]

anyway, I was gonna post a pic of my esee knives candiru, which is 5"overall with a 2 1/4" blade and my esee 6 which is 11" long with a 6" blade, both made in usa.
the candiru you can edc, the 6 not so much, but maybe up here in farm country where i just moved you might be able too, lol

[issues]

Here are a couple of Candirus Jim.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v45/issues1975/Dscn4982-3_zpsblgegjww.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/issues1975/media/Dscn4982-3_zpsblgegjww.jpg.html)

The green one is mine and the sand is my wife's. She bought these for our recent trip to Colorado. They're great little blades!

[bkv04fsu]

Carrying my Bowie today.

http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r605/kickerb/20150811_160031_zpsjdlwolaw.jpg

[bkv04fsu]

Normally, I carry my SnG. But, it is back at Strider getting some love. The Hinderer fits the bill just fine.

[issues]

Very nice Hinderer! :tu

[bkv04fsu]

Very nice Hinderer! :tu

Thanks Tony, I have more I will post every now and then. I'm still waiting on my first custom. I'm on Jakub's list. Probably won't get to me till next year though. Gonna be worth it. :)

[issues]

Very nice!

Unfortunately, Jakub doesn't make lefties so I will never own a Poltergeist knife. I asked him about it years ago but it was a no go... :(

I have a custom coming up this week so if everything goes right, I will have it by the weekend. It is a CKnifeworks Brute.

[bkv04fsu]

Very nice!

Unfortunately, Jakub doesn't make lefties so I will never own a Poltergeist knife. I asked him about it years ago but it was a no go... :(

I have a custom coming up this week so if everything goes right, I will have it by the weekend. It is a CKnifeworks Brute.

Hmm, that is odd he wouldnt do a lefty.

Look forward to pics of the Brute.

[CRIMPS]

Thanks Zach! :tu

You can buy the knife in it's original configuration (808 Loco) for around $200.

This is no small knife, she is big and heavy but very comfortable in the hand.

I will consider that in the future. I do have a new knife in my near future. I'm considering a few different blades.

[Remo]

16056

Not a pocket knife but I really like this Boker

[bkv04fsu]

16056

Not a pocket knife but I really like this Boker

Very nice, I like that finger choil. :tu

[Remo]

Very nice, I like that finger choil. :tu

Ya, I may grab one and have a new sheath made, I guess the knife is nice, sheath not so much.

[issues]

Nice Mike!

I have a couple of Bokers myself.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v45/issues1975/IMG_20150621_120934_zpsznm1yfk0.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/issues1975/media/IMG_20150621_120934_zpsznm1yfk0.jpg.html)

[bkv04fsu]

Nice Mike!

I have a couple of Bokers myself.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v45/issues1975/IMG_20150621_120934_zpsznm1yfk0.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/issues1975/media/IMG_20150621_120934_zpsznm1yfk0.jpg.html)

Hang on to that Zero Tony!

[longknocker]

Zero Is Sweet!!!!:dr:tu

[issues]

Zero Is Sweet!!!!:dr:tu

Thanks Greg! :tu

It is a Boker collab you can find for around $40. The maker, Ram Maramba of ZERO knives, passed away a few months ago. It was tragic to say the least since he was only 36. I was lucky enough to get one of his custom pieces and although I don't buy right-handed knives, I went ahead and picked up the Boker Sulaco in remembrance of him.

Here's the custom Habu.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v45/issues1975/20150710_093119_HDRa_zpsqdfbqt4t.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/issues1975/media/20150710_093119_HDRa_zpsqdfbqt4t.jpg.html)

I knew him and he was a hell of a guy as well as a great knife maker. He will be missed.

[Angry_Pirate]

Been on a Microtech kick lately. Picked these up over the past couple months.

Halo V

Marfione Customs Matrix herringbone damascus with 30K carbon fiber scales

UTX-70

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/picture.php?albumid=799&pictureid=8917

Close up of the the damascus blade

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/picture.php?albumid=799&pictureid=8918

[issues]

That Matrix is awesome JT!!!

[Angry_Pirate]

Thank! I've wanted one for awhile but had to wait on the right price.

[issues]

Here's a special one for me.

This is a custom Model 9 by Les Voorhies with Damascus bolsters and Mammoth Ivory scales over Titanium liners.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v45/issues1975/20150701_102547_HDRa_zps9jbg7pdb.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/issues1975/media/20150701_102547_HDRa_zps9jbg7pdb.jpg.html)

[Angry_Pirate]

Thats a beauty Tony! I would love to have a knife with mammoth or fossilized dinosaur bone someday. Very nice knife!

[longknocker]

Beautiful Knife, Tony!:tu

[issues]

Thanks guys!

J.T., check out Higgs & Peak Fine Knives. I saw his work at Blade this year and he does some amazing stuff with Dinosaur bone and damascus on small neck knives. They aren't cheap but that didn't stop me from coming very close to purchasing one...lol

They are absolutely stunning!!!

[Angry_Pirate]

Thanks Tony! I'll check them out!, I was looking at William Henry knives, they are very nice but seem mass produced.

Thanks guys!

J.T., check out Higgs & Peak Fine Knives. I saw his work at Blade this year and he does some amazing stuff with Dinosaur bone and damascus on small neck knives. They aren't cheap but that didn't stop me from coming very close to purchasing one...lol

They are absolutely stunning!!!

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Happy Friday!

Here's another folder I picked up at Blade. This is a Chad Nell Templar Prototype. Chad is a fellow lefty. ;)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v45/issues1975/20150803_113215_HDRb_zpsh6rop6ca.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/issues1975/media/20150803_113215_HDRb_zpsh6rop6ca.jpg.html)

[Angry_Pirate]

Nice knife Tony!

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Thanks J.T.!!!

Here is a mid-tech automatic, the Brous Blades Bionic.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v45/issues1975/20150605_171248b_zps9c7uemhj.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/issues1975/media/20150605_171248b_zps9c7uemhj.jpg.html)

[Remo]

16264

Ordered a new Kershaw Skyline :tu

[Remo]

16270

Knife arrived :tu

[Remo]

16344

Hogue EX01 USA made designed by Elishewitz :tu

[Remo]

16345

[Remo]

16346

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Nice!

[mariogolbee]

Working security at a club I often hold onto the knives and pepper spray of our patrons. Although I never intend to keep them, I have had 6-7 knives and a few pepper spray canisters come home with me at the end of the night. Most of the knives are junk, but I do have a decently working Kershaw from there. That, and a tiny buck knife. Still, I don't carry any of them. They stay in a door for opening up letters now.

[Remo]

16347

Not a pocketknife but most likely my next one, Hogue EXF01

[issues]

I have a couple that I may carry in my pocket but they probably aren't really pocket knives...lol

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v45/issues1975/20151005_162017_HDRa_zps3ipqjqjo.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/issues1975/media/20151005_162017_HDRa_zps3ipqjqjo.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v45/issues1975/20151006_131048_HDRb_zpsbpm3zzba.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/issues1975/media/20151006_131048_HDRb_zpsbpm3zzba.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v45/issues1975/20151006_131433_HDRb_zpsvk2ohyfv.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/issues1975/media/20151006_131433_HDRb_zpsvk2ohyfv.jpg.html)

[Steve]

I have a couple that I may carry in my pocket but they probably aren't really pocket knives...lol


Hence the reason Tony's pants are saggin'...

:noon

[Steve]

Picked Boo up one of these for Christmas...shhh, it's a surprise!

http://www.xdtalk.com/attachments/zt301-jpg.404/

[longknocker]

Picked Boo up one of these for Christmas...shhh, it's a surprise!

http://www.xdtalk.com/attachments/zt301-jpg.404/

:tu

[issues]

Awesome Steve!

[Remo]

Hence the reason Tony's pants are saggin'...

:noon

And he has a bandage on his thumb :r

[Steve]

Good eyes Mike, I missed that. I guess I'm getting old ;)

[issues]

Here's another little guy:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v45/issues1975/IMG_20150914_153911_zps29x84y8i.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/issues1975/media/IMG_20150914_153911_zps29x84y8i.jpg.html)

[Remo]

What knife sharpening systems do you guys have? I am looking at getting a Lansky 5 stone kit with clamp.

[longknocker]

What knife sharpening systems do you guys have? I am looking at getting a Lansky 5 stone kit with clamp.

I Use This Spyderco, Mike:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2DDpB8Pjho

[Steve]

What knife sharpening systems do you guys have? I am looking at getting a Lansky 5 stone kit with clamp.

I go old school...

http://oldchurchbbq.com/sharedpictures/2015-12-12_Sharpening%20Stone/Sharpening%20Stone.jpg

[Remo]

I go old school...

http://oldchurchbbq.com/sharedpictures/2015-12-12_Sharpening%20Stone/Sharpening%20Stone.jpg

I am not that good :tu

[Remo]

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Think I'll get this.

[Steve]

I am not that good :tu

Practice my young Padiwan Learner...practice!

[Remo]

16424

I love a deal and some Myerco knives were on sale at my part time, grabbed this little flipper to throw in my bug out bag, flips like an auto, sharp as hell and has a built in flint...about $2 :wo

[Remo]

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[Remo]

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Got this larger Myerco Mossberg branded knife for my camping gear so I am not banging on my $200 Hogue :)...again flips like an auto, nice and sharp and at $5....score!!

[Remo]

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[Steve]

16424

I love a deal and some Myerco knives were on sale at my part time, grabbed this little flipper to throw in my bug out bag, flips like an auto, sharp as hell and has a built in flint...about $2 :wo

Nice!

[Remo]

Nice!

Want one? I will check tomorrow and see if they still have them.

[Steve]

Want one? I will check tomorrow and see if they still have them.

:tu

[spectrrr]

I grew up carrying mid to large sized folders. (benchmade mini griptillian, SOG Vulcan). It just seemed natural to have a full sized tool. But I moved to Venezuela 3 years ago, and legal blade size is limited to 5cm / 1.95". *DOH*! Many Europeans are in a similar situation, and further limited legally to only carry folders without locking mechanisms.

So I thought I'd contribute an enthusiastic plug for my current EDC, a Boker Plus Subcom Titan. If you're in any situation where you need a smaller knife due to work/legal/whatever, this is the "small" knife that replaced my big one!

I won't go into detailed reviews, plenty of those to be found. I'll just share what it is to me. It's a sharp blade for the price, short but very tall. The wide, square geometry of the blade and the handle makes it feel very full and VERY secure in the hand. I'd handled full size folders that felt less secure in the hand than this one. The overall knife is not very thick, so it sits flat and unobtrusively in the pocket. The solid, perfectly designed geometry means that I can deploy it one handed very quickly without much thought, and likewise close it one handeded without too much effort. Yeah, not as quick as my Benchmade, but not slow either! This also happens to be one of the few liner/frame lock style knives I like.

Boker makes two versions (and a plethora of sub-variants). A regular plastic handled version, and a titanium handled. I picked up both, because I usually go for functionality over looks. To my surprise, I discovered the plastic thumb stud design was my deciding factor between the two. The plastic version is very popular, with plenty of good reviews... but dang it all, I just couldn’t open and close it comfortably with one hand! I really DISliked the regular subcom, which surprised me.

The Titan seems to come in two variants now. A becoming harder to find $33 version with 440C steel (mine), and a $67 version with VG-10 steel. I'm perfectly happy with the 440C on mine, given the size and pricing. I don't feel any urge to upgrade.

If you're in the market for physically smallest knife possible that still feels like 90% of a full size knife, THIS. IS. THE. ONE.
If you don't care about physical size dimensions, only legality, Boker makes a "Boker Plus Nano" knife now that may be worth checking out. It's much bigger, but the same legal sized sub-2" blade.

IF you're in a country or municipality that does not allow lockback folders, then any folder in the boker line with the "42" designation is what you want. They make them for the Subcom and the Nano. Once again, be warned, if you pick up a boker knife with "42" in the name, IT IS NOT LOCKING. I'm planning on purchasing a Subcom 42 sometime this year for use in future European travel.


Subcom F
Thumb stud doesn’t feel right in the hand, can’t comfortably open one handed.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DONF53W

Subcom Titan (440C)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0037F34R6


Subcom Titan (VG-10)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NUIA51S


Subcom Titan 42 (440C)
Appears to be dissapearing fast from markets, not even around on ebay, just the plastic versions.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007QUVWU4
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005LTS66U

Nano
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DEUDEDS

Nano 42
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AIP813A

[spectrrr]

the requisite pics :)

Compared to a AA battery


http://i.imgur.com/ouOaC4zl.jpg (http://imgur.com/ouOaC4z)

http://i.imgur.com/NdHIKffl.jpg (http://imgur.com/NdHIKff)

http://i.imgur.com/ybbCv8tl.jpg (http://imgur.com/ybbCv8t)

[spectrrr]

3-finger grip, but because the body is so wide, it's a SOLID grip.
I have SMALL hands, wear size S gloves usually.

Compared to my SOG Mini Vulcan (3" blade). You can see how the frame of the boker is thinner and sits flatter in a pocket, YET is wider than the full-size SOG, giving it a great full feeling in the hand.

CRKT Minimalist thrown in for pic comparison as well.

http://i.imgur.com/hFNMAVKl.jpg (http://imgur.com/hFNMAVK)

http://i.imgur.com/BwFWU2hl.jpg (http://imgur.com/BwFWU2h)

http://i.imgur.com/Wz33knnl.jpg (http://imgur.com/Wz33knn)

http://i.imgur.com/9v60zl5l.jpg (http://imgur.com/9v60zl5)

http://i.imgur.com/N8FrDogl.jpg (http://imgur.com/N8FrDog)

[Remo]

Nice write up Francis :tu

[Steve]

:tu:tu

[Preacher]

I carry a Zero Tolerance ZT300 daily

[macsauce13]

I have a nice collection of Case knives my dad, grandfather and I have been working on. Love they way they look and feel, and its nice to know they've been in great men's hands.

I'll try to grab a couple pics tonight.

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Here's one I haven't posted yet. It is a button lock flipper by Rod Olson out of Canada.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v45/issues1975/IMG_20150821_161331_zps81dvwqtk.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/issues1975/media/IMG_20150821_161331_zps81dvwqtk.jpg.html)

[longknocker]

Here's one I haven't posted yet. It is a button lock flipper by Rod Olson out of Canada.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v45/issues1975/IMG_20150821_161331_zps81dvwqtk.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/issues1975/media/IMG_20150821_161331_zps81dvwqtk.jpg.html)

Now That's A Knife!:D:tu

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Thought I would dust this old thread off and add a few new pics. :)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v45/issues1975/issues1975-1451627443875_zpsmpmb90v1.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/issues1975/media/issues1975-1451627443875_zpsmpmb90v1.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v45/issues1975/20160223_153204a_zpsouv3kgim.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/issues1975/media/20160223_153204a_zpsouv3kgim.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v45/issues1975/20160314_171136_HDRa1_zpswaret3zv.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/issues1975/media/20160314_171136_HDRa1_zpswaret3zv.jpg.html)

[Remo]

Great knives Tony.

[longknocker]

No New Knives This Year, Tony???:D

[Remo]

18022

Couple of new CRKT folders, the larger M-21 is for work and the small Pilar is an EDC.

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Here are a few newer knives, all lefty of course. ;) The last one is a limited production left-handed Gemini by Kizer knives. The Gemini is available in regular production for you righties and run about $170 for full titanium framelock and $80 for the G10 linerlock version.


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v45/issues1975/20170617_134815_HDRa_zpstboufe3c.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/issues1975/media/20170617_134815_HDRa_zpstboufe3c.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v45/issues1975/20170613_130645a_zpsoprvposp.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/issues1975/media/20170613_130645a_zpsoprvposp.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v45/issues1975/20170822_171918_zpscbidqdtw.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/issues1975/media/20170822_171918_zpscbidqdtw.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v45/issues1975/20170825_170151a_zpsqzldolcs.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/issues1975/media/20170825_170151a_zpsqzldolcs.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v45/issues1975/20170726_160352a_zpsxwt9guim.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/issues1975/media/20170726_160352a_zpsxwt9guim.jpg.html)

[Remo]

Very nice! What is the 1st one?

[issues]

Very nice! What is the 1st one?

Thank you Sir!

The first one is a knife by a South African maker, Jason Guthrie, or JG Customs.

I actually have 3 of his knives.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v45/issues1975/IMG_20161019_141923a_zpsnqqmvldk.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/issues1975/media/IMG_20161019_141923a_zpsnqqmvldk.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v45/issues1975/20160729_164903_HDR_zpszbnywedg.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/issues1975/media/20160729_164903_HDR_zpszbnywedg.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v45/issues1975/20161018_152614_zpsvsfracuy.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/issues1975/media/20161018_152614_zpsvsfracuy.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v45/issues1975/20160614_171556a_zpscrgmikem.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/issues1975/media/20160614_171556a_zpscrgmikem.jpg.html)

[longknocker]

Sweeeet!😊🙂👍

[croatan]

Stopped by the knife shop on the way to the office this morning to pick up an early birthday present for myself. I was planning on getting a Benchmade 940-1 (the carbon fiber one), but wound up walking out with this instead:

http://www.rossbogdanovic.com/images/zt0460.jpg

Zero Tolerance 0460. It's a Sinkevich design and I'm totally digging it. I've owned (and sadly lost) a 940 before and really liked the 940-1, but this one I just had to have.

[MarkinAZ]

My utility pocket knife that I've been enjoying during the last 12 months. An Opinel #09:

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



http://www.rossbogdanovic.com/images/zt0460.jpg

Zero Tolerance 0460. It's a Sinkevich design and I'm totally digging it...

Nice looker James!