/ktg/ Knife Thread General

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be safe anons!

>he didnt bin his knife
>he didnt save a life

what a piece of shit piece of fucking dog shit.

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What's the best medium folder with a reversible pocket clip? Bonus points for dive steel and partial serrations.

Have been using one of these, but it's getting pretty beat. (not my pic)

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my current edc

>What's a good fixed blade self-defense knife? Moving to Chicago soon and I don't have the money to buy a gun and get a concealed carry permit

Having anything over 2.5 inches is illegal so if you get caught with anything over you could be in trouble.

>>33750489
damn as a non American I find this really strange that you're allowed to carry a gun quite easily but you have such harsh knife restriction.

>>33750589
It take alot to get a conceal carry license in illinois
You have to get a fire arm owners id card just to own guns, then you have to pay at least $300 and pass a course to get your cc license
I heard the course is easy, but it could take at least 4 months for everything

>>33750589

Most of America is fine for concealed carry of both firearms and knives, provided you follow the minimum of bureaucratic bullshit to get the proper licensing.

Big liberalcuck cities like Chicago, Detroit, Denver, LA, NY etc. have shit laws that restrict a person's right to self defense for the fallacious narrative that legal civilian ownership of weapons increases crime, when studies have shown us the reverse is true.

Basically, the knife/gun restrictions in those large cities are a means to arrest or detain niggers, who perpetrate the vast majority of violent crime, and the fact that lawful citizens can't defend themselves is an unfortunate lesser evil in their eyes.

If you go anywhere remotely rural, literally nobody gives a fuck if you open or concealed carry, walk around with a large fixed blade on your hip, or what have you, provided you don't look like a fucking murderer. And even then, they'll only care enough to give you a wide enough berth for it to not be their business.

>>33750641
yeah I know that there are some states where it's not as easy to get a cc license than others but even tho with a bit of money, some patience and an iq slightly above the average of the squid population it is feasible.
Where I live it is impossible to get a cc license even if we have one of the most permissive gun law in europe. But in the other hand knife aren't even considered as a weapon, and we can freely carry everything we want. For example I used to carry a knife since was 10 even when was going to school
>>33750722
damn thaht sound like paradise to me. Here in Switrzerland we were allowed to carry gun until 1999 but then it was banned. Yet some people are fighting to have that right back but I think that it won't change soon..

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Woke up at 2am and ground my Svord Von Tempsky Bowie down, it is an early 3.5 - 4mm thick bladed one not the current 6mm thick one. I wanted a more original blade shape than the cliche clip style bowie.

Wish I had done it earlier, much more lively in the hand probally more utilitarian now as a stick knife.

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>>33751440

The original shape -

>>33751492
Like it better like this

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>>33751440

Original mueseum article

>>33751440
Ruined

Texas fag here, looking for suggestions on a fixed blade to scout carry. 5in maximum (ideal)
Any suggestions anons?

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>>33751619
Budget is one of the most important details.

>Budget? Or ball park estimate
>size (5", blade or total?)
>Typical use?

>>33751619
>scout carry

Why? This has been a big thing ever since Krauser and then again when Jurassic World came along and I've never understood it.

>>33751665
>range :30 - 50 (goi)
>5in blade
>Self Defence/Daily Use (Cutting shit, opening boxes etc)

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>he uses a clip
take the clip off and carry it like that for a day. i carry my 550-1 in my phone pocket, and its the comfiest shit ever.

>>33751985
It just feels like the most comfortable while still keeping a good level concealability.

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>>33750589
California, which has some of the worse gun laws in the country, has better knife laws than Texas.

>>33751665
i have the same knife, is a razor ultra light

>>33752041
I take clips off all of my knives too. I cant stand them
I have a FFG Delica 4 and it just disappears in your pocket without a clip.

>>33751665
That's a fucking pig sticker if I've ever seen one.

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>>33749944
I love Spyderco.
Here's my edc.

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>>33752600

EDC homie g

>>33751492

The original looks ten times better.

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I think im gonna buy a fully serrated wharncliffe delica and put the ring on that for a dedicated SDK.

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What kind of steel makes for a good kukri?
Id like to make one with a 9 inch blade length and 1/4in thick but my tools are limited to pretty much just angle grinder, files, drill, and sand paper.

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>>33754296
>I want to make a knife but lack the equipment to do the most important step of heat treating
why bother

>>33754165
>not going maximum meme and putting it on a waved matriarch

>>33755226
A hole in the ground and a shop vac didn't seem important enough to list.

>>33755226
you're really going to need some stitches when you cut yourself with that anon

>>33750489
Strider: DB or SA

>>33754296
5160 is a good large blade steel. Pretty forgiving to heat treat if all you have is a blow torch

>>33755226
the matriarch is ugly as fuck, no thanks. the new wharncliffe delicas are just as nasty and twice as sexy, i really hope they do some in g10.

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>>33749944
>>33752600
>>33753601
Big up the spydergang, here is mine

>>33754165
>Wharncliffe
>SDK

>>33756789
rip cuts would be nasty

looking at getting a cheap whetstone to start practicing with.

400/1000 grit or 600/1000 grit?

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>>33756770
Spyderco, you say?

Techno used to be my edc work knife, though I have since switched to a fixed blade. Still carry the beer scout.

>>33756887
What fix do you carry nowadays ?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Q3jgrPuzX0

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I have a Benchmade Griptillian, not sure why I got one because I rarely use a pocket knife. I do like carrying one though, gives me some sense of security plus it can come in handy if you need to cut something. Feel like most people use it for their jobs, not saying I don't use it at my job sometimes but it's rare. I told myself I wanted a high quality knife, and after some research I figured either getting a Benchmade or Spyderco was the best option. A lot of people told me Spyderco was better, but Benchmade is more expensive, not that it means it's better though.

I know stores in my city don't really sell Spyderco as much as they sell Benchmades, and 3 guys in the knife shop said they all carried Benchmade knives as well. I wanted the mini-griptillian but they were sold out of it, my only issue with the griptillian is that it's quite large for a pocket knife. I don't mind the axis lock though, seems like I notice people prefer a linear lock to an axis lock though. Also I'm not sure if Spyderco or Benchmade has better steel? Everyone raves about VG-10 steel or SV30 steel, but I've read the steel in a griptillian is equal to VG-10 steel so I guess you can say they're equal.

Honestly I'm thinking of buying a Spyderco, either a Delica 4 or a Paramilitary 2. Everyone LOVES the Delica and Paramilitary 2, but I always see more praise for a Delica and I'm not sure why. Is it the steel? Or just the design? I read Benchmade is the top knife manufacturer but Spyderco seems to be more popular among consumers.

>>33757062
As far as the paramilitary goes, it's edge geometry and ergonomics way outperform the delica.
Actually the Delica used to have a saber grind until they updated it to a full flat grind like the PM2. I'm fairly certain the popularity of the para2 influenced this.
As steel goes, benchmade prefers 154 CM which is a fine enough steel. Spyderco prefers VG-10 for the delica, which is a close equivalent of 154 CM, but in my opinion is better. But the para2 has to have the best steel of the 3.
S30V is a great performing steel, and its leagues above the other too.

Honestly I'm not sure where you heard about the delica being more popular than the para.
Possibly you've heard more praise because it's a comparatively inexpensive knife to the para2? But the paramilitary is definitely the better of the two.

>>33751440
Don't listen to the other faggots I like your modification. Way better, reminds me of a good fighting knife I used to own.

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>>33756939

2.4 ounces with sheath, 0.075'' spine, 0.032'' at 1/4'' behind the edge, 0.010'' at the shoulder of the edge.
High hardness 1095.

Best I can describe it as a fixed blade version of a sodbuster (like GEC bullnose, Case Sodbuster, S&S mudbug).

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>>33751665
Should I act on a Falcon since they are a bit more of an obscure knife or do you think sites will have them in stock for awhile?

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>>33749755

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>>33757062
Spyderco is overrated in my opinion. Don't get me wrong, they are solid knives but G10 and VG-10 is questionable at $100+. Especially with how competitive China is getting with their costs and materials. I've also had some quality control issues with the Chicago model I own. Even after taking it apart and tinkering with it it's still not a smooth knife. Doesn't change performance but when you take into account Ontario makes the RAT series as smooth as they are for $25 it makes you think. I haven't handled a Paramilitary though so who knows, but personally I like Benchmade a lot more.

>>33749755
chinese copy I got it from aliexpress as well

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So blue or silver, /ktg?

>>33757502
Blue

>>33757502
>So blue or silver
Silver imo

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I've only posted this one other time.


Here's my RAT-1 with some Talon Grips. Love the damn thing. If anyone needs/wants the cutout I designed, let me know. I can scan my knife and get you the dimensions.

RAT-1's are great in every way except for the black finish and the nylon grips. This greatly improved it. I'll probably duracoat the blade soon.

>>33757217
poorfag detected

>>33757502
both

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>>33758135

alox solidarity, brother!

not tactical, practical!

I dig that limited orchid purple run they made last year... did they really put "2016" on all the engraving plates like in the stock photos?

mine isn't engraved but I'll get around to it sooner or later...

What's the best pocket knife I can get for up to 30€? I don't plan on using it often so I don't really want to spend much.

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My current edc. Pls no bully

>>33758296

>I don't plan on using it often

What will you use it for when you do use it? I suppose this is the most important factor especially if you're on a budget

>>33758300

hey bro, if it gets the job done, no reason to bully. edc is edc aka beater in my opinion. enjoy it!

>>33758312

Nothing that a 5€ knife couldn't do, I just want it to be good quality so it does not fall apart if I drop it or something.

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>>33758300
>CRKT
>serrations
>no bully

But you are really asking for it.

>>33758326

I'd go with a Victorinox/Wenger... never had one of those come apart on me and their customer service basically lets you fuck them in the ass (basically replace anything regardless of how badly you abuse it). Within the price range you stated, there's a lot of options to work with

>>33749944
>>33752600
>>33756770
What is it about Spyderco that makes their $70 knives feel like the little $2 gas station bucket knives? I almost got one for my dads birthday, but after seeing that it feels like a toy, I was just left wondering why?

>>33753601
This one looks like it would feel different though. Maybe it's just the material of the handle that makes me feel like this.

>>33758433
no liners and plastic handles

>>33758433

I've never actually had the oppertunity to hold one, but I always kinda thought they looked like $2 gas station garbage, but since I never got to hold them, I kept my mouth shut... interesting to hear someone who has held one say exactly what I was thinking...

That big round hole instead of a thumb stud makes the entire thing look kinda tacky, too... but lots of people swear by them so to each his own, I guess...

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>>33755316
You're right, attaining a high enough temperature isn't super challenging, but attaining an accurate temperature so that you actually cause specific changes to the shape of the atomic lattice is a bit tough. Making this part easy means using 1040 carbon steel because it hardens at the curie point, where steel becomes non-magnetic, so to check the temperature accurately all you do is check it with a magnet. When the whole knife isn't magnetic, quench it.

I used 1095 carbon steel which hardens a bit hotter and I just guestimated it by going heating a minute past the curie point. It seems kinda hard I guess.

>>33757163
If I ever get a expensive knive I'll get an Al Mar.

I don't like the whole tacticool look of most knives, but those Al Mar sit between a classic look and utility design.

>>33758135
>>33758261
Why can't I have alox and corcscrew/tweezers?

>>33758532

cuck elsener wills it

>>33758433
Spyderco knives are lightweight. That's what makes them a great knife for edc. Don't be fooled tho, spydie knives are really good quality. Especially the meme ones like the delica/endura and the paramilitary. Had a few and I really trust these knives.

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>>33758523

The problem with them is once you lay down the cash for them, you really don't even wanna use them...

>>33758261
Yep, mine has '2016' laser engraving

>>33758589

Man that's a drag. I wanted to get one in that color for my gf and engrave her name on it... oh well

>>33758539
Don't get me wrong, I can appreciate the lightweight factor, but the knife just feels like a hollow plastic toy knife compared to other knives of the same size/blade length.

>>33758523

Kershaw Al Mar for $30.

>>33758682

Have you ever felt a benchmade griptilian? It's even more toyish.

>>33749755
INB4 imposters

>>33757502
Alox

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>>33758135
>>33758261

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What do you think of this Marttiini /ktg/? Should I buy it?

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>>33756883
King is pretty okay for cheap, I have a few of them. For $20 (or less) you can't go wrong.

>>33757163
Depends on what you are getting it for. I don't really pay attention to obscurity unless it has to do with value and it's a knife I plan on flipping.

I'm pretty sure the Falcon is standard production. It's just the step between the Eagle and Hawk.

>>33758135
Oh cool is that a Tritium lanyard you have on it? I just got my first Tritium, a 3 vile Ti lantern, green, blue, and pink. Have yet to take a pic.


>>33758433
>>33758468
>>33758503
First off, FRN and G-10 feel a lot nicer than run of the mill "plastic", at lest imo. And they are very well made, significantly higher quality control. they last a long time if maintained, not to mention they are using far superior blade steel than a run of the mill gas station knife.

They do have an odd look. Spyderco knows this, they always talk about the concept of being "designed in the dark", in other words, function before form.

I'm not claiming they are the best, or even always the best value, but they are one of my favorite brands. I own (have owned) quite a few, ranging from $15 to $250.

>>33758523
I love my Al Mar Eagle... That being said, I don't think it's worth $210 at lest for most people. There are far more functional knives, that are almost as well, if not as well, made for less. If you do get one though, make sure to get a flat ground blade, the Talon design (bayonet grind like mine) is not that good for edc tasks.

>>33758682
I second this (>>33759129), Spyderco is not the only company to sell very expensive, well made, knives that don't feel quality (unless you are into knives and know what to look for), because of how light they are. Look at my pic related. The Al Mar (blue) is stupid light for it's size, and the Spyderco (being solid Titanium) is actually pretty heavy in pocket. There is only a $25 difference between the two.

Babby's first fixed blade

How'd I do, guys

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>>33763205
dammit

Something always goes awry when I transfer phone pics to my computer

>>33757163
I'm curious, you take an interest in Al Mar because of Nick Shabazz's new review?

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Cheap Sanrenmu knife I edc

>>33764049
No, I've always liked small and thin knives and have been eyeing one for awhile now but it just happened to take a backseat to other things. Recently I have been picking up a lot of knives that are no longer in production out fear of supply drying up and I didn't know the status of the Al Mar knives since they are kind of on the more obscure side of things and not as readily available as say a Paramilitary or 940.

I do watch Nick's reviews from time to time but mostly just for fun as I find most of his criticisms largely personal preference.

Is the Morakniv Companion significantly better than the Clipper? The Clipper is about $5 cheaper right now

>>33765355
>picking up a lot of knives that are no longer in production out fear of supply drying up

get a Strider if you can find one

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Come up with a knife you'd like to see be made.

The Spyderco Paramilitary 1

>spyderco military sized
>paramilitary finger coil, compression lock, 4 position clip
>S35VN, military shaped blade and size
>G10 grip and liners like the PM2

Kind of boring, but if Spyderco made it, especially in some kind of new color I'd buy it for a dollar.

Is Spyderco the Glock of knives?

>>33758433
take a look at their G-10, its pretty decent. or their stainless steel handles if thats your fancy

Recently bought a benchmade 590. It's breaking in but I have an issue with the axis lock being sticky ONLY while using the thumb stud to open it. Opening it from just pulling the blade out orflicking it don't give me any sticky lock prior to closing it.

>>33767242

are you using one thumb on the axis lock? Or pulling it equally on both sides?

>>33767431
You're supposed to hold down the lock while using the thumb stud? Hand honestly isn't big enough to do that.

>>33767495
no, i mean for closing. The one axis lock I have can be kind of sticky unless pulling it on both sides of the handle.

>>33767528
The issue is that the lock sticks a bit when I begin tugging down. As in when I start to close it, there's a bit of extra force I have to pull on the lock before it starts to begin closing normally.

That's if I use the thumb stud compared to the other methods I mentioned.

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>>33766811
Benchmade 530 Pardue with 4 inch blade, aluminum handle, and finger choil on the handle in conjunction with thumb ramp for the ultimate tactical blade.

>>33764415
Nice, my EDC is a sanrenmu splipjoint.

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>>33768258
Not that guy, I don't know what it is, but it's not a slipjoint. It has a lock, their clone of the Benchmade Axis

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>>33768321
Anon I don't think he was calling that knife a slipjoint.

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>forget my swiss knife in my backpack
>6am at the airport alone
>luggage already inside
>they scan me a few times
>"sir, did you pack this yourself?"
>"yes."
>"do you have any knives?"
>"no"
>"what is dis then?"
>"fuck.."

I had it since 2006 and like a stupid fag I had to let it go..

tl;dr
What are some good alternatives to Swiss knives? I live in the UK if it makes any difference.

pic related, the model I had. It served me so well for 10 years (have lived in 4 countries.. since then).

>>33762436
Bumping for this

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>>33768321
This.
>>33768421

I said that I EDC a slipjoint, the one in the picture.

Would a small cheap dremel be enough to get into Opinel blade modding?

>>33764415
How's the axis lock ripoff?

I have a Ganzo and it's really stiff, you can't just push the lock and have the blade fall to close the knife like the Benchmade's.

>>33769336
Different anon. I don't have a ganzo but I have heard various answers. From what I gather the quality control on them is about what you'd expect for a $20 chinese ripoff, in that they come out so differently they're almost different knives. So sometimes you get ones that are glassy smooth, and other times you get ones that are 2-handed openers. Try adjusting the pivot and adding lube on yours, it might help.

>>33768536
SAK's are well built but they always use shit steel and the tools aren't very good.
I'd say go for a regular pocket knife, and if you need a multi-tool, get a Leatherman or carry an interchangable bit screwdriver.
As for pocket knife suggestions in the UK, anything non-locking and no fixed blades (ie slipjoints or friction folders) under 3" should do the trick. I highly recommend the Spyderco Roadie, Pingo, and UK Pen Knife (aka UKPK). Some of them come in different steels, too, so do some looking. Spyderco is likely your best bet because they are relatively cheap and well made for the price.
Alternatively, you could go for a traditional folder (a slipjoint that looks older) like GEC or Northwoods but those are harder to find and more expensive.

>>33767098
Maybe. But I'd argue that their products are better made than the Glocknade. And they have better ergonomics and a wider range of products.

>>33763250
Could have done better but also could have done worse. Buck's quality is still tip-top, but their material choices are lower-end/outdated, so unless the steel is S30V and under $70, then you likely got ripped.
Those holes in the scales and the jimping on the spine won't be fun for chopping.

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>>33769246
I modded mine with a file and some sandpaper. So yes.

>>33770494
Are you talking about the blade or the handle?

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>>33749755
looks about as handsome as a Cold Steel Bushman. also ridiculously overpriced, might as well pick up Spartan Blades for that price

>>33769232

Can you read, bub?

>>33770582
Well, I wasn't talking about the smallest blade modding ever but changing the shape, and I can't see that happening fast with sandpaper.

>>33770543
Both, filed down the blade a bit to get a subtle drop point shape and sanded the handle down to a slimmer profile.

>>33752100
it's an absolute nightmare putting the blade back in the sheath. like trying to not stab yourself in the spine.

tried it once and understood it was fucking autistic.

>>33756883
harbor tool and freight has stones for $3. there is no reason to buy a stone for more than $20 when lansky diamond stones are $15.

practice on $3 stones. they made for actual tool sharpening and totally fine to use and learn off. be sure to use a shit load of water tho and no oil

>>33757741
you shoulda got the rat-2, D2 tool steel and a rock bottom price. D2 is far superior to AUS-8

>>33770417
The Leathermans looks good however they are same if more expensive than Swiss knives on amazoncouk. I guess I will replace it with a Swiss knife because like you said, the steel quality is important too.
I mean that thing was 12 years old, 4 coutnries, multiple moving out/in (boxes, etc) and it was still good to go.
$60-100 is nothing in that sense of 12 years of use.
Thanx doge

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>>33770957
>that thing was 12 years old, 4 coutnries, multiple moving out/in (boxes, etc) and it was still good to go

Then why the logic behind getting something more expensive?

I've had my Opinel for 15 years and stills in good shape, the handle was a bit worn out but I sanded it last summer.

>>33770478
They say it's 420hc and I got it for 40 at walmart when it says 80 on their site, so I'd like to say i didn't do so bad. The jimping is actually not so bad compared to some other Gerber and kershaw folders I've used. I guess is there any way for me to change out the rosewood scales? The model they have on their site had black synthetic and it looks like it may be way more comfy for chopping. Either way, it looks like the model i got is different form the model they have online. Is there any way to know if the steel isn't actually 420hc? it definitely feels lot more grainy and it sharpens differently frmo my old 420hc folders.

>>33762436
>>33768780
do you like shiny things? if so, then yes. get it.

do you like functional things? if so, then no. dont get it.

it's very pretty, but it's junk steel.

>>33770601

You're not even the one I replied to.

>>33771085

You should never pay MSRP.

>>33771085
>it says 80 on their site
that's the msrp, every company does this. you would be retarded to ever to pay half of the msrp on any production knife. msrp is like a "basis" that manufacturers list to show the material cost and man hours and stocking cost.
>Is there any way to know if the steel isn't actually 420hc?
if it's Buck Knives, it's 420HC. they claim to be the best there is when heat treating 420HC, and nobody has ever had to call them out on it. 420 sucks, 420HC is not bad. it's on the softer side for blade steels, about as strong and tough as 1045 but Buck's heat treat stacks it up with the modern stainless competition easily. think as good as 440B, 8Mov, AUS-8. it's a fine steel and extremely resistant to blood and water. but I corrosive resistance is kind of a joke if you have some tuff cloth..

lastly, keep the rosewood, the black G10 wont make it feel nicer in hand. overall you got what you paid for, a nice knife worth 40 bucks (hehehe)

>>33771412
>you would be retarded to ever to pay half of the msrp
correction: you would be retarded to pay more than half the msrp

>im fucking stupid

>>33771392
That's definitely a lesson i learned secondhand form Gerber when a buddy of mine got gimped out of 100 bucks for a MKII

>>33771412
I guess that's all right.

I said this was my first fixed knife. I was lying, in a way. It's the first one I've actually bought myself. My real first fixed was this old ass KABAR a friend gave to me that I lost two years ago. What'll that 420HC do that the cro-van can't and vice versa?

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I'm broken as fuck right now.

Give me a reason to not get this. D2 steel.

>>33771471
what kind of funny money is that? convert it to American please

Should a get an esee 5 or 6 as a camping fixed blade? Are there better options for the price?

>>33757062
wait a bit more and get the mini grip

>>33771508
almost the same, a penny or two more than a us$

>>33771607
esee 5 if you must. the esee6 is to large for daily chores and to small for chopping. the esee 5 is extremely think, it was designed for people that want to baton their knives. because of its thickness, it will have shit poor geometry for cutting. I'd go for the esee-4 if I had to pick an esee knife

>>33771709
get it as a gag. but dont expect it to be any good. D2 is superb steel that is notoriously difficult to heat treat. if its being sold at that price I would bet that the heat treat sucks. a nobody company with an axis lock for 20 bucks in D2 is too good to be true.

>>33771460
>What'll that 420HC do that the cro-van can't and vice versa
as for steels go, the 420HC is one of the most corrosive resistant common blade steels out there save for 2 (N680 and H1, these are steels to go scuba diving with), both (buck's)420HC and 1095 are tough steels that take a bretty good wear. the 1095 will rust pretty quickly but that's not a problem in the slightest with some preventative maintenance, see tuff cloth. both are about equal I would assume, the 1095 might hold an edge better but that wont matter, they're outdoor knives. they'll have to be sharpened about the same rate. I'd say Buck's 420 and Ka-bar's 1095 are both decent steels.

what's more important is the shape. your knife >>33763250 is going to be harder to sharpen because of the recurve so get some Lansky Crock Sticks.

I'd say you have a better knife now than what you lost. It should suit you very well.

>>33771778
More like 15 bucks.

I guess I can order one just to test it.

Also I'm no knife expert, what can I do to try the knife quality? I'm pretty sure slicing fruit won't be a challenge.

>>33771778
What would you recommend for a good chopper? I've seen a lot of people pair the 3 or 4 with junglas.

>>33771805
Sweet thanks for the info. I'll look into those sharpening sticks.

>>33771831
>What would you recommend for a good chopper?
Junglas. or a hatchet

it sucks, there is no in between for choppers. bigger is better. because it all comes down to the force applied by weight and swing (swing being increase due to length)

>>33771471
>Give me a reason to not get this
>D2 steel

It's likely not D2 steel, and it's probably going to fall apart after a month of actual use.

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Anyone have any experience with the Kershaw Clash?

Interested in picking one up.

>>33770996
I want the tools. The scissors and small knife, saw na the small screwdrivers/openers.

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>>33749755

Line cook here. I mainly use my pocket knife to open boxes, bags, zip ties, etc. I'm looking for something new (under $60) that would be good for these uses and would maintain HEAVY use.

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>>33774039

>>33773859
hey CRK bro!
you're the REAL sebenza guy

>>33751985
And you know, decades before that

>>33752041
That's the difference between no weapons and concealed weapon in my state, because apparently a clip is like a PT belt for knives. I've only had a few where the clip actually bothered me, I just like em for retention

Is it worth the money for the higher end Benchmades?

https://www.knifecenter.com/item/BM9101SBK/Benchmade-9101SBK-AUTO-Stryker-36-inch-Black-Combo-Tanto-Blade-Aluminum-Handles

I've had my eye on this for a while but $230 is a lot for an EDC.

>>33770797
>you should have gotten the g26 instead
Nah, the RAT-1 is fine and the size is personal preference. As for the D2 it, it CAN be superior, but it's not about half the time. ever see somebody fuck up D2 to the point that the edge rolls instead of chips. It's nice for someone that can maintain it but it's too much of a crap shoot for me to want to put the effort into sharpening

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Love this knife

>>33770696
Do you have palsy?

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Love this knife>>33774089
My 15 dollar chink ganzo knife that copied the rat and put an axis lock on it.

>>33774039
Fellow line cook here. >>33774089 is correct. Other favorites in the kitchen are an Opinel, a small mora, oddly a cold steel Kudu, a Kershaw thermite,a Buck 110 a Kershaw leek, and one guy with a knock off microtech.

The RAT-1 is a great knife for the price but you may have to get used to how the handle points the blade in hand. I'm a fan of wharncliffe blade for box bullshit. If that doesn't tickle your fancy, get a folding razor/box cutter

>>33774466
Oh shit i just noticed these digits

>>33774323
No tanto is worth 230. My presidio is fantastic. It looks like hell cause its 4-5 years old but it still takes a keen edge and i could just send it in at any time.honestly it's only worth it if you're gonna use the knife a lot and they have better knives for less if you ditch the auto mechanism.

I LOVE my presidio, but I'll never pay that much for a folder again. Nearly all knives have rapidly diminishing returns after $100-$150. At that point you're paying for brand names, material improvements and small touches that you won't notice at all

>>33773787
good company for its price, looks nice

>>33774039
see
>>33774089
or the stronger D2 version
>https://www.knifecenter.com/item/ON8867CB/ontario-rat-model-1-folding-knife-satin-d2-plain-blade-coyote-brown-nylon-handles

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>>33774323
>154CM steel
>$230
oh God no. pick up the H&K version, it's the same knife for half the price, similar steel and MADE BY THE SAME COMPANY right here in USA.

tanto version
>http://www.bladehq.com/item--HK-Entourage-Automatic-Tanto-Knife--11172

excellent version
>http://www.bladehq.com/item--HK-Entourage-Automatic-Drop-Point--21490

but you need to buy it --TODAY--. H&K has been discontinued (contract expired) and they're going away forever. once they're sold out that's it, they're gone.

>>33774658
>https://www.knifecenter.com/item/ON8867CB/ontario-rat-model-1-folding-knife-satin-d2-plain-blade-coyote-brown-nylon-handles

What makes this better than the original post?

>>33775017

>or the stronger D2 version

Why are spyderco knives so fucking ugly?

Why can't they make knives without that retarded vomit inducing finger hole?

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Do swords count. They're like really long knives. I'd like help evaluating this sword. From digging around it's a WW1 german ceremonial sword. What'd it be worth to you guys?

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>>33775673

>being this young

It's FUNCTION over FORM and it's fucking awesome.

/whotinyknives/ here?

I find myself switching around my keychain knife just as much as my EDC.

>>33775703
post hilt, hilts are more useful than actual blades when identifying old swords.

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>>33775703
>>33775711
I'd imagine. The blade is just metal, the hilt is a work of art. I've narrowed it down pretty much. Other details incoming

>>33775708
Sounds like you just got smooth bitchboi hands and can't open a folding knife without some bullshit like a thumbstud or flipper or obviously now a finger hole. Maybe you should stop moisturizing every day for giving your boyfriend handjobs and do actual work?

They're not needed, and they look like shit. Unless you live in far north canada and wear fuckhuge gloves 24/7 then it's absolutely useless.

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>>33775734
Don't know what this insignia is.

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>>33775760

>>33775734
>>33775760
Brass hilts generally mean infantry officer if I remember correctly.

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>>33775750

I moisturize them several times a day, thank you very much. Gotta keep them soft and smooth for the ladies ;^)

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>>33775774
This is its sheath or scabbard or whatever.

>>33775907
The marking and scabbard leads me to believe its original, which is nice, and considering the condition it should be worth a bit, depending on the model. If what you say is true and it's from WWI then it might not. I'm not sure about exact numbers but you would figure that since it was the largest war in history at that time then there must've been a lot of those made.

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>>33775907
Pic related, the blade has a lot of these black spots through the entire length, and it starts to rust a bit towards the hilt and the tip of the spear. Flash was the best way I could show it. Should I clean it or leave it as is.

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my 710's springs broke earlier today. thats 2/3 benchmades that ive bought that have broken. i swear to christ if the 550-1 breaks, im mailing myself to benchmade and shoving my foot in all their asses

enough of benchmade. hit me with the best spyderco that $225 max can buy. should i just go with a military, or should i go premium?

>>33775950
ALWAYS CLEAN RUST. you need to stop the chemical reaction to preserve it

>>33775999
that is one ugly ass knife. nice get tho

>>33776053
What'd be the best way of doing that. This sword is about 100 years old. And it's most likely not the same material as these knives.

>>33776026
go military s110v

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I like emerson but I've had the liner lock fail on some of them before

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Benchmade hidden canyon

>>33776091
DO NOT LISTEN TO HIM

Leave cleaning antiques to professionals please for the love of god. You will fuck everything up like everyone and their dog has. You even so much as scratch it and all value flies out the window.

Don't touch it with anything but oil. Mineral oil, gun oil, whatever. And just leave it unless you want to sell it.

>>33776093
im looking at that, actually, but i cant decide from the military 1 with a liner lock, or a military 2 with compression lock

>>33776091
you can send it to an antique shop and have it done by somebody that knows what they're doing. that would probably be the smartest way.

or

buy some naval jelly and a 3M scotch-brite pad and carefully and very slowly clean it yourself. or buy a chemical rust solvent and knock it all off.

just make sure, when the rust is gone, you re-season it with Tuff cloth several times the first week and once every month afterwards.

>>33776162
a paramilitary 2 i mean in s110v

>>33776187
that's your call boo, whatever tickles your fanny

>>33776158
>You even so much as scratch it and all value flies out the window.
lol, are you blind?? do you see the divots and and scratches on that thing? it's like saying "dont shit in that outhouse, you'll ruin it :("

>>33776280
Yeah. The blades is kinda shit. Still extremely pointy though.

>>33776287
just remember, dont use steel wool. that would be very bad

>>33776280
It's an overexaggeration for affect to express meaning. You scratch off something and you've utterly fucked it. Even in the state it is now it can be valuable, but if *you* scratch off some shit, and it's not worn through time or by use, then you might as well keep it for a wallhanger or use it to cut shit with.

>>33776287
Don't clean it OP, it's fine to scrub it but don't use sandpaper or steel wool or remove the rust. There might be markings or something anywhere.

It doesn't matter if it looks like shit now. it could've been shit from actual use in war, it could've been shit from doing nothing, collectors don't know, but they will know if you get rid of all the rust.

Take it to a professional, don't do it yourself. Or better yet don't do it at all.

>>33776413
Alright. I'll see what I'll do in the future. Thanks. This sword, as far as I know was snagged by someone I know during the thier European tour. Brought back a lot of souvenirs, from both world wars. They most likely belong to a german he raided. Can't be sure

https://youtu.be/4V7jnTduVA0?list=FL6dBNvfvrEGmJM6wiFLv3vg

>>33776953
MSC Gut Shovel, Nightmare Grind
noice! your's?

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So I just ordered a mini Grip, AWT scales or Cuscadi?

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>>33777373

>>33776053
No no no no no no no no no no

>>33776091
Always have it appraised first. A lot of antiques are ruined by people trying to "preserve" them.

Like >>33776158 said, just prevent further degradation with some mineral oil, or if you have some, Renaissance Wax is spectacular.

If you have it evaluated, and you don't care about it's value, then sure, you can clean it up.

Glad to see people got the point across >>33776705

>>33774407
What's up with the zip ties?

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Tactical enough?

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>>33779889
I'm not him, but it's an improvised Emerson Wave. With it, you can have the knife open as you pull it from your pocket.

Kind of a hot topic/meme amongst Spyderfags.

Which inspired me to do pic related.

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So my Boker Tuxedo Kwaiken is one of my favorite knives. It was a BladeHQ exclusive, I remember staying up the night it was going to be put up for sale, and refreshing the page every 5 minutes till it was up. I ended up getting #0070.

The action was starting to get a bit gummy, and it was not closing all the way (problem with internal stop pins). So it was time to take it apart and clean it up, something I've put off for a long time, because it's one of the most complicated manual knives one can get.

So anyways, here is the process.

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>>33780131
Removing the Carbon Fiber scales, all 8 external screws (besides pivot) are T6

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>>33780149
Exposing the stupid small T4 screws that make a lot of people second guess if they want to continue. Only 3 of these, they go through the backspacer and nest into the liners on the other side.

>>33751440
Looks good, cuts down on weight but still has a proper working edge for woods or combat

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>>33780162
Taking the first liner off very carefully. The stop pin, pivot (T8), and backspacer pin are tight on the liner, you have to "pop" it out, at the risk of sending the IKBS bearings flying. Luckily they are stuck in a thicker grease.

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>>33780183
Here is the little piece of crap stuck in the stop pin channel that was keeping the knife from fully closing.

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>>33780204
Everything cleaned up and laid out.
12 pieces
12 screws
40 ball bearings

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>>33780219
And finally putting everything back together.
I used 85 weight oil in the bearing track on the blade and dropped the bearings in 1 by 1 with tweezers. The heavier oil makes them stick in place. You have to put them in the blade and then lower the blade onto the scale.

This is the hardest part.

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Family picture.

Yes I'm poor.

Only 3 of them get regular use.

Is kult of athena actually good or just a meme?

Looking to get a bowie knife, just cause.

Also taking suggestions on knife types.

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>>33780445
>Is this site that gets recommended in practically every knife thread actually good?

You should probably stick to butter knives dude.

>>33780540
Sebenza get's mentioned EVERY thread, what should I take from that?

>>33780653
Sebenzas are overpriced but they're good knives.

If that was your idea of a clever comeback then you probably shouldn't own anything sharper than your helmet.

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>>33780445
I've ordered from them before, they are a good site. But it's worth price checking as always, they tend to have some of the best prices but not always.

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>>33780715

>>33775866

Nice spyderco sprint run

>>33780816
You're welcome.

>>33780715
I've seen sebenzas disassembled and I'm just like "really?"

I mean I get it, good steel and heat treatment costs money, and quality control too.

But fuck me they're simple, I feel like I'd be scammed if I got one because they're so simple but cost so much.

>>33780995
A lot of what you're paying for is the name, same with BM and Spyderco. Even when I had money to burn Sebenzas didn't appeal to me but I can see why some people would like them, as far as pocket jewelry goes they're pretty damn good.

Some pocket jewelry is fugly and often has stupid blade geometry to boot. The pocket cleaver fad from a while back exemplified that.

Are inox Opinel a bitch to open if the blade gets wet/dirty?

Also not sure if getting a regular one or the garden edition with spear point.

>>33781116
The blade isn't the concern, stainless or not. It's the wood that you have to worry about, and even then it's not like it'll fall apart or swell the moment it gets wet. If you want to neglect your knife get something with a plastic or metal handle. Consider blade style a matter of aesthetics, you're not going to be stabbing anyone with an Opinel.

>>33781047
Except sebongos have abysmal heat treat, and cock reaver is really anal about it too.

>>33781525
Go ahead and post yours and tell us exactly why you think that.

>>33781564
Not him but
>you have to own something to know if something is shit or not

Welp guess if a every verified owner of a car starts saying it explodes and kills nearly everyone inside I can't trust them because I don't own it myself!

What retardation.

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>>33781525
>>33781564
He does not need to post his, this is a know "feature" of the Sebenza. Chris Reeve has talked about how he runs his s35vn soft for the sake of "ease of sharpening".

Which is fully retarded. It's like buying a 600hp performance car, and limiting it to 150hp for "ease of driving".

He was running it so soft that not only was edge retention horrible (for s35vn), but it did not have good edge stability, as shown by Jdavis in some of his rope cutting videos.

They have since increased the hardness by 1 or 2 to address the edge stability problems. The new ones (past few years) now have an acceptable heat treat, but it's still very soft.

I question why "ease of sharpening" is even in debate. We are talking about s35vn, not a high carbide steel like M4, it's easy to sharpen even at proper temper. And if you buy a $410 (base large) knife, you should be able to at lest sharpen s35vn, or afford to send it back (out) for sharpening.

Don't mind pic related, that's just a Ti frame lock with s35vn, with a proper heat treat, steel insert, and ball bearings, made in America, to 99% of the same tolerances, for more than half the price.

>>33781809
Does it escape you that you're pretty much bitching at me for not trusting everything I see on 4chan? People dickride them as a meme, it wouldn't surprise me that people would also do the opposite, especially if the specific issue is left nebulous. Too soft and too hard have way different results.

>>33781871
>Chris Reeve has talked about how he runs his s35vn soft for the sake of "ease of sharpening".

That's a step in the right direction. Not that I don't trust you, but I'd like a source if you've got it.

>>33781116
Just use sandpaper on the handle and soak it on linseed oil for a day.

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>>33781116
And if the blade gets stuck, looks like the garden version would be easier open.

>>33749755
I'll be honest, I was expecting more from this thread.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sa_NC-_fvKs

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>>33782939
>I was expecting more from this thread
>posts video as old as /k/ itself

Anon plz, keep in mind that most people here have seen everything. Is there anything in particular that you want to talk about?

>>33775750

Sounds like some one is being a salty faggot

>>33771471
Protip: its not d2 its a harder variant of 8cr13, but its no where near that of d2.if its chinese and says d2,its not d2.after sharpening my fair share of these knives,the sharpen much like a 440c or a aus 8 blade steel.

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>>33784050
Yeah, that's a salty faggot if I've ever seen one. People who do "actual work" often need to open their knives with one hand and that's why practically every production knife comes with a device that allows you to do so.

Then again maybe that's an ironic post and Poe's law is at work here.

>>33784154
You can open a knife with one hand without anything like those. You press on the side of the blade and rotate it. I can even do it with my shitty $10 folding knife, so you can definitely do it with a fancy ball bearing knife.

>>33784050
Sounds like someone doesn't have an argument.

>>33784209
>You press on the side of the blade and rotate it.

Actually I can open my knife just by flicking my wrist, you must be some girly retard faggot to need blade contact in order to open your knife.

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>>33784209
Some people say that Hammers are good for hitting in nails... Why bother? I prefer to just smash them in with rocks.

Some people, idiots really, like to use dem fancy, over priced, toilets. Why bother? Just shit in your yard.

I HATE TECHNOLOGY!!! If it's handy, and easy to use, and makes life easier, FUCK IT.

>>33784251

Seeing as I'm not the one OP was talking to, and I have no reason to argue seeing as I dont carry spyderco and don't care for their holes either. The way person acted was that of some teenager that didn't get his way. So he got called a salty faggot for that. So fuck off nigger.

>>33784209
You mean you use a knife? What are you, some fucking shill? Be a real man and saw at shit with a rock. Who the fuck needs a knife, a folding one especially, when you can use a jagged rock.

>>33784314
But it's not easier, it requires literally no more effort than to just put your thumb on the side of of the blade, it requires no more practice, it requires nothing more than what is already there. The only one that I can see be easier is a knife with a flipper, that's halfway towards button press, and as I said the spyderhole does have a purpose, for people wearing fuckhuge gloves and don't have finger dexterity.

>>33784269
Sorry bro I've been slacking on my wrist flicking workouts to get my shitty knives to do that.

>>33784314
>I HATE TECHNOLOGY!!! If it's handy, and easy to use, and makes life easier, FUCK IT.

FUCKING RIGHT!?!?

-posted from my iPhone 7 or whatever the fuck they're on now

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>>33783748
Not particularly. Thanks.

>>33776026
I took the spring out of my benchmade and put a thumb stud on it. Works like every other knife now

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My current EDC. Simple, strong, sharp and affordable.

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>>33784050
I wouldn't know. I don't go around tasting fagots.

good bayonet for around 100?

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Current edc, paramilitary 3.

>>33780450
shame on you

>>33774466
Checked that Ganzo g727m is really a good knife

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I want a Boker Patriot.

featherweight 2.3 oz.
3.3 inch flat grind
154CM, strong edge holding steel
0.4 inch width closed

this seems like a stellar EDC. has anyone heard anything about them?

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Hey guys can I play too?

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>>33788236
or should I get the Fox USA - Forza.

it's being featured on knifecenter and looks like it's a working man's knife. also very light weight 2.7oz and 154CM steel. the ergonomics look impeccable

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5kvhYzjQ9d0

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>>33788270

Very nice. Now let's see Paul Allen's Benchmade collection.

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Anyone getting this bad boy when it comes out?

>southard design
>taichung
>s30v
>carbon fiber
>flipper
>compression lock

I'm about jizzing my pants in anticipation. Wish the blade was a little more practical or interesting, and a more exotic steel, but I can't complain for the price desu, familia.

>>33788309
if it wasn't recurved I would be.

>>33788287
>Fox USA - Forza.
get a steelwill cutjack m8. you get more belly and a better choil with no thumb stud to get in the way of slicing. they also just launched and are ridiculous for the price.

>>33770623
>handle
Not a bad idea, might do the same with mine...

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anyone know how steel will's d2 is? cager 1410 seems to be really well priced.

i want an srk, but i want to wait if the price on the older models will drop.

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>>33777053
was

>>33788290
Are you calling me poor?

>>33788290
I snuck a not Benchmade in there too

>>33750814
Prepare yourself fellow swissfag,, the eu is changing their gun laws and chuck switzerland has to do it to cuz shengen. If you want a gun, get it now, get as much as you can becuse soon or later you are going to need it to protect your daughter from the muslim immigrants

>>33780219
cool pic

Hey /k/ how about we make some sort of list, to put at the beginning of the thread for all those guys that are looking to buy a knife? Becuse we always have to ask for the specifics. Here are some.

>How much money
>Tasks you are going to perform
>Fixed or Folder
>Blade lenght
>Blade Style
>Blade Steel
>If folder, opening mechanism

Thats probably it, this way we can save a ton of useless posts and the thread isn't filled with stuff nobody wants to read.

Feel free to add anything. I'll try to get everything together today and probably also make a picture out of it.

>>33780234
Thanks for this, Anon. I got the massdrop mirror polished/wood scales kwaiken and it's nice to know that is still pretty easy to clean. Now hopefully I remember what to do when it finally gets here in half a year :P

Also,I know you do a lot of sharpening. Is there anything you have to do differently if the whole blade has a mirror finish?

>>33780124
Pretty nice. Mind if you make a video of how you wave it out of your pocket. I have one of these laying around somewhere, i could do that to

>>33771813
>slice paper
>cut some cardboard down
>slice paper
If it slices way worse that the first time you got a shitty steel. I did this with some that krupp steel coldsteel is using.

Note: if the knife doesn't cut paper in the first place, try putting the edge with an angle on your fingernail, if it slides off, you got a dull knife man.

But on the other hand, i know people who use their victorinox since 10+years and never sharpened it and it still works for them. You just have to find your way in the world of steels, heath threat and sharpening.

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HALP ME IDENTIFY THIS KNOIFE
> pwetty pls

What are the safest lock systems?

I'm paranoid about losing my fingers.

>>33766811
Something in between the ZT450 and the ZT452 becuse the 450 is a bit to small and the 452 is a bit to big. And in cpm20cv becuse i love that steel. Idk the specifics but it feels like cpm20cv is a bit better than s35vn

>>33789169
Issa dagger

>>33789169
Wanger Solingen Merscheid, old German/Swiss company. What do you want to know about it exactly?

New to sharpening and looking to buy a stone(s). What grits are essential?

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What should i get next? I'm thinking about the pm2 110v, mainly to test the steel and build myself an opinion on the pm2 also rate my random stuff (dont want to call it a collection, i'm a user not a hoarter) exept for the shitty stuff i bought in the beginning, that stuff just sits in my drawer. My main edc knives are: 3rd from bottom left, Grayman Dua, ZT0450, ZT620, ZT0562, ZT0095BW, Benchmade 511 w/ cpm20cv. The big one in the back is a custom CMFTW based off my design

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Anybody here have a Gerber Strongarm?

Are they good?

>>33789509
>no douk douk

Your knife collection got no business looking like this.

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Knife noob here. I'm interested in getting a knife with SOG's "Piston", Benchmade's "Axis" action, or something similar.

1. Is there a generic, non brand specific name for this type of action?

2. Could anyone recommend any specific knives? I would pretty much only use it to open packages and fiddle with. I'm currently looking at the SOG Flash II, but I'm certainly open to other options.

Looking to spend <$60.

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>>33770494

>>33788287
they are on sale at Knifecenter now.

I really want the Mora Eldris kit, even though it seems overpriced. Should I get it anyway?

>>33770797

I'm not sure who responded, but he made good points. That's why I didn't get the RAT-1 with D2, even though it was just $5 more.

Also, I'm a pretty big guy at 6'5, 225 lbs. I like my knives being bigger.

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>not having a douk douk in your collection

>>33789570
Ganzo knives have an axis type lock and they all run about $20 or under. That being said I don't know how the action actually compares to a Benchmade but I heard they aren't bad.

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>not having a Laguiole in your collection

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>>33789703
>>33789664
>>33789608
Opinel, Douk-Douk, Laguiole = Superior french knives

>>33789570
Benchmade's Axis was the first well known mechanism like that, so they're often referred to as Axis locks despite Axis being exclusive to Benchmade.

>SOG
I would avoid SOG. The Flash and knives in that price range are okay, but they haven't been the same since selling out to China.

If you really want to pay as little as possible, you can get one of those Ganzo knockoffs. They're cheap and okay for the price, but they aren't as strong as a proper Axis-type lock.

Unfortunately there aren't going to be any Benchmades with an Axis for less than $60. You might find a used one for less than $60 on Bladeforums, eBay, or /r/ knifeswap.

The cheapest new one I've found is a Presidio 522 going for $73, granted I didn't look very hard.

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>I would avoid SOG
B-but like my Vulcan Mini Tanto

>>33789734
That's one of the better ones. It's not that everything SOG is totally shit, it's just that they're somewhat overpriced at the upper end, the quality isn't as good as it was, and they've done some questionable business practices.

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>>33789726
Most of their new stuff this year is from the US and Japan and looks quality at least. I still think their VG-10 stuff is overpriced but you could say the same about Spyderco. $180 for S35VN autos seems more reasonable though.

>>33789703
Well it's kinda hard to pick one though. The "Laguiole" brand was registered by a literally who, who now exploits the name to sell anything, from shitty chink knives to slippers, and long prevented genuine Laguiole knifemakers from using the name at all. Then there's been an assault of chink sellers pretending to be genuine Laguiole knifemakers. Then some genuine Laguiole knifemakers with a good reputation started selling chink shit themselves "but with good QC". Today 99% of the Laguioles you find are chink shit.

It also remains a pretty shitty knive desu, considering the edge hits the spring when it closes, and it's actually by design. So either you pay extra from some knifemakers to get one with extra space for the edge, or you get an "authentic" one and the blade gets dull pretty quickly.

The reputation of Laguioles has always been kinda exaggerated. I mean knifemakers from Laguiole sure used to make beautiful knives, but they've always been shitty knives, and there are so many more knifemakers in France.

>>33787555
I have a ganzo switch blade too. I'd recommend ganzo to anyone short on money and wanting knife. It doesnt save new age super steel but the steel it has isnt bad

>>33779889
If i have one of my arms incopacitated i can still open my knife on a surface or on my pocket. I put 2 holes in a pare of jeans practicing so i dont really use it anymore

>>33789617
it's like you don't know how to read. you just look at pretty pictures then get your mom to post what you want to say

>>33770696
If you almost shroud the tip with your finger I'm sure you could guide her in.
But you probably don't have much experience at guiding it in

>>33789190
fixed blade

>>33789475
280
600
any higher is not needed for actual utility function. if you want to put a razor edge on the knife get the DC4 Fallkniven and be gentle

>>33789570
>>33789570
>Is there a generic, non brand specific name for this type of action?
it's literally in this thread. try fucking reading it before you blindly post your stupid ass question you lazy retard

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>>33789190
>I'm paranoid about losing my fingers.

Why?

Plenty of people use folding knives with no lock whatsoever. My first knife was a multitool that had no lock on the knife and considering all the dumb shit that I did with it I think it's safe to say that not having a lock isn't any sort of real risk.

I guess if you're stabbing someone with a folding knife you'd want a locking blade but then I'm not sure that the type of lock matters all that much so long as the knife is decently made. Pic related doesn't have an axis or tri-ad but I'd trust it to hold up to shanking someone.

Guys, I'm kinda new to this thread, I'd like to know if you have some general list of brands that have the best price/value ratio for every price range. If that's even possible, because I know quality can vary wildly for many brands.

I'm looking to get a well-built folder for EDC, main priority for me are perfectly reliable and fitted lock and pivot point, and I'd like to know at least what brands to check.

>>33767587
What knife is this, anon?

>>33791614
sanrenmu

>>33791614
Ontario rat 1 or 2 based on your size preferences
Crkt and kershaw are too relatively cheap companies although are often made in china(not the biggest deal but many dislike that), Ganzo are pretty good and sanrenmu (these two arent the BEST quality but they'll do you for edc purposes)

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>>33788871
Thanks, these kind of pictures are growing on me. This one of my XL Espada is my favorite.

>>33788939
Yeah I'm excited for the Massdrop Kwaiken, I had to order one when I saw it... have to hold off eating out for a while.

>>33789107
My pockets will fit an XL Espada, I doubt that lol.

>>33788904
I'm gonna try it.

>How much money
Under 50 bucks, buying from EU, take shipping in consideration.

>Tasks you are going to perform
Usual picnic stuff and food prep, nothing heavy

>Fixed or Folder
Fixed

>Blade lenght
8-10 cm

>Blade Style
Drop point preferred, open to others

>Blade Steel
Not sure, but I will put edge retention over anything else

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>>33792329

>>33792724
i bought one it is shite but for 12 bucks w/e