(Official?) Pocket Knife Discussion Thread

[TJarv]

I like the persistence

[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!

[emopunker2004]

Thanks Greg-o

[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

[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]

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!



DSC_3905 by emopunker2004, on Flickr


DSC_3922 by emopunker2004, on Flickr


DSC_3923 by emopunker2004, on Flickr


DSC_3887 by emopunker2004, on Flickr


DSC_3886 by emopunker2004, on Flickr

[issues]

Nice pickup Justin!

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.

[emopunker2004]

Originally Posted by issues

Nice pickup Justin!

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?

[issues]

Originally Posted by emopunker2004

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.

[emopunker2004]

Originally Posted by issues

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.

Who's the maker?

[smitty81]

Originally Posted by issues

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.

where does one order a knife like this if interested?

[Blak Smyth]

Seems like a great deal on a Kershaw $16.99???


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]

Originally Posted by 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

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

[Jasonw560]

Originally Posted by 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

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]

Originally Posted by 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

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]

Originally Posted by 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

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.