/ktg/ #27 knife thread general

Does anyone here have any experience with Atlanta Cutlery? As far as I can tell they're Windlass's main retailer in the U.S. and I'm looking to pick up a Windlass F-S because every review I can find says that Windlass's F-S shits all over most comparably priced production models.

>inb4 SOGfag

>>30902757
>inb4 we all know you faggot
>(you)

>>30902781
I'm not SOGfag, I was referring to the OP.
>"let's hope SOGfag doesn't shit this one up" edition
>inb4 it happens

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>>30902757
>>30902781
>>30901918

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>>30901918
>Still waiting for the $1000 case collection edition

>>30902868
How are the more expensive ripples? I don't trust Crkt overall quality.

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>>30902929
Give them a shot, they kinda took a turn in the past year and a half. The homefront alone shows it. You can't have that easy breakdown without having quality there.

>>30902929
I like to think of crkt as:
Crkt > Buck
Crkt > Gerber
Crkt < Cold Steel

But watch people get butthurt by anything/everything I say...

>>30903053
How's the Centofante, anon? I really like the price point and the sleek look, so I've been considering getting one.

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>>30902929
The Ripple small is ok, lockup is late although both faces are chamfered and match perfectly so there is 0 play and centering is perfect but the retention detent has play, it won't come free but there's a little wiggle when it's closed.

The 2nd generation Ripple is really good, lock up is early, 0 play in blade or retention, centering is perfect the general finish is hard to fault honestly.

Both knives are dirty fast to open, both are faster and easier than my assisted ZT flipper.

>>30903084
Centofante is great anon, I've had one as my main carry for 18 months. People get sore because you can't strip it but that hasn't bothered me in the slightest, haven't had the need to. IMO it's a better EDC than both the Endura and the Delica, weighs about the same as a Delica with more belly and an extra half inch of edge.

>Scuse the tater pic

>>30903084
Its actually better than I expected. I had it since I saw it in cigar afficiando magazine as cigar knife of the year back in like 2010 or 2011 ish. It is smooth, sleek, a great office carry. Just feels well.

>>30903084
fills your hand a bit more than a delica but not your pocket. Ya i get what you are saying. It is a sheeple friendly knife too which is interesting. I can pull it out in public and V cut a cigar and haven't had one complaint yet.

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>>30903145
>>30903184
One thing I would add though, I found the top of the jimping aggressive if you needed to fish inside your pocket for something, so I rounded the top of mine off. Also chamfered the hole a bit with wet and dry.

Not as pretty as it was but you get that.

>>30903067
Only part I'll disagree about with the Crkt better than buck is with the 110 and similar. Also still fuck you from the last thread for going with the yojimbo Cf.

>>30903053
Honefront does look damn solid. I'll have to take a second look at the ripples.

>>30903145
Good to know. thanks for the info.

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What does /k/ think about the CRKT Obake

>>30903475
Don't care for the lack of choil and the shitty grip, overall seems decent for the price. Nice sheath.

>>30903722
Yeah, for the price I might get it just for the looks, but the handle and entire knife look uncomfy to use innawoods or even opening boxes

>>30903929
Isn't it designed as a self defense blade ?

Doesn't look like they had edc tasks in mind at all. It's a neat looking knife though, good sheath for iwb

Im not sure this question is for this thread but yall probably know the answer. I have the old leatherman supertool (a gift from my father) and it seems the only way to close it is to open another tool is there another way or is it extremly inconvenient.

>>30903338
>>30903338
dont get sogfag started. he is the crazy schizo who watched a youtube video once and is an expert in martial arts and survival.

>>30903475
I used to have one for skinning ram, lost it though. now i just use a spyderco sprig.

>>30904039
ya mainly stabby stabby. Good at reaching down under the pelt and meat to split a few strands with skinning though.

>>30904061
The only real way is to jerry rig it or remove the lock all together.

>>30904061
That's how the lock works on those.


You would have to modify it to negate this action

>>30904076
How was the grip on the Obake?

>>30904084
its one of those multitools that locks when open and the only way to unlock is raise a tool to lift the bar a bit so you have clearance to lift the first raised one. Its odd, I jerry rigged mine, later just filed it so it didnt lock.

>>30904089
not that good actually, developed hot spots. I like the sprig much better for what I do. Just wish it had more texturing on the handle.

>>30904102
Ya, my friends all had leathermans and 110 knock offs growing up. A few of them filed them down

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Suggestions on a cheap innawoods fixed blade? I was looking at an Ontario air force survive al knife and a gerber strongarm in walmart, would one of those be good or are all gerber knives a shit?

>>30904386
I like Esee. The warrantee doubles the value. Mora for cheap as well. That one you posted isnt half bad. Camillus is coming out with a new line as well that will work.

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>>30904386
As a general rule I distrust anything with Gerber's new logos on it. I own several old Gerbers and I think they're great but I I'm done buying Gerber until they get their shit together. I'd say go with the Ontario.

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how is bear and son cutlery knifes?

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Is the anon who posted about his 1890 cutlass here? I'd like to see those pictures you mentioned.

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>>30904456
Different angle of theatre knife - cost me $50 at a gunshow yesterday

>>30903929
For the price it looks decent. Another shitty Crkt knife that looks okay is the no bother. Kinda funny shapes out of Crkt.

>>30904076
Eh, Sogfag doesn't bother me. Shitposting with him is fun and where the hell else can I talk about knives with complete strangers without being looked at like I rape cats or called an annoying retard with all my sharpening questions.

>>30904386
Gerber's a shit. Go for esee. Worth the extra money.

>>30904429
I need to know what this is. My engineering boner is ridiculous.

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>>30904759
ehh i find his shitposting the same as a brony personally.

Ya I vote Esee. I got a junglas that hasn't quit

>>30904841
That southward worth the money? I always wanted a decent spydie flipper, and I've heard those are excellent.

>>30904759
you nigger esee shill

>>30904917
ehh, first run sucked in all honesty. Now I hear its a lot better and a lot smoother. I just would go with other flippers at the price. The positron is nice, but it is literally 1/10th the weight you think it is. remarkably too light. Brads customs are beyond compare though.

>>30904940
sounds like we found the eurofag. Can you at least try and use english

>>30904429
Very cool design

>>30904432
I bought one a couple months ago and did a good bit of flipping with it. It was my first balisong so my opinion may not be worth much. The steel the handles are made from are softer than the pins that stop them from opening all the way so they get dented from the pins. They're heavy so the momentum flung them from my hands a few times. The handles came with no wobble but loosened up with flipping, it still isn't too bad but it may get worse. It is a good starter but if you're serious about it buy a more expensive one with better quality.

>>30904940
Sounds like somebody picked wrong and is projecting.

>>30904976
I was debating it versus the positron and mantra. Hadn't heard that complaint though, but I did hear mantra had too light a detent.

>>30905338
positron has that initial lock issue that all spydercos have, but after a week its perfect. a great small edc. My girl commandeered it so I haven't had it for a bit. Mantra has M4 steel so it has my interest.

>>30905378
Good to know. The m4 caught me too. Mantra 1 looks nice, but the Spyderco how almost defeats the point if the flipper, but does offer a solid open.

>>30905201
It has Zinc handles, that's why. It also has pin pivots so you can't loctite or tighten them. These break quickly unless flipped over light surfaces.
>>30904432
If you're looking to get into balisongs for cheap, start with the BBBarfly. Easily the best bang-for-your-buck flipper, with the only downside being the noise as they are reported to be quite loud.
Alternatively, if you want a live blade balisong, you could look on dhgate or aliexpress for some cheap BM42. Just check the item information to make sure they are titanium and check the pictures to make sure the backs of the handles are solid, this means they are "channel" construction which is much sturdier than the traditional sandwich. Be careful though as a lot don't show the backsides of the handles and/or have stainless steel handles. You'd have to be careful with the 42 clones and flip over soft surfaces and loctite all the screws, but if you find a titanium channel with spring latch it should last longer and flip better than the Bear & Sons.

>>30905406
I am still good though. I am full on spydercos for a while, nirvana is coming in soon (preordered since feb and they are still selling only to preorders) and 40thcfsage is coming soon as well.

>>30905503
Wait was I talking about nirvana lock up issues and whether high end spydies were worth it a week ago?

>>30906142
no thats all spydercos. They rather break in then risk an 80% lock up. Nah you weren't I dont remember discussing my purchase of a nirvana hear before. Basically, it is high tolerance to wear in. If you really have a problem with stick, then either dont be a bitch and get through it, or take a mechanical pencil and coat the base of the blade where the lock contacts with graphite.

Some are worth. Nirvana is a 400$ version of a 1400$ knife. It is a must

>>30906188
Must've been some other anon. My bad. I have no hate for higher end Spyderco, but certain models make me wonder about the price tag. Like I'd love to get a chubby cuz that belly and it it's adorable, butt I can't justify the money on it really.

>>30906220
ya certain models require an in depth knowledge of every aspect of the knife and its manufacturing process. I was honestly surprised the nirvana is so cheap for example. I doubt they will keep it in their line up long. I was expecting 500 especially after talking to sal about the lock bar issue (trying to get the lock bar to actually work. usually u have to overtravel it first, but enclosed you cant. production wise this is a pain)

Some I can tell are instantly worth it, but then again, I am a steel tester so I often go for the steels. Right now, the most interestingly underrated thing they have surprisingly is the Hap40. Trust me on this.

>>30906263
Their prices on hap40 are surprising to say the least. Yeah, given the level of work through the wash and detailing of the nirvana alone, it should be priced higher.

>>30906318
i would say the endura in hap40 should be 225 and nirvana 475 to 525. Just from how I would price it with detailed knowledge of some things. Sal is a good guy though in the end. I told him he should price the 40th higher at blade, he said he wants people to enjoy it, not get a mortgage for it.

>>30906318

btw, the rhino (small edc) that everyone feared would be 70-80. He told me he would try to cap it around 50. So it can run iwth the tenacious

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>>30903053
>no sebenzas
0/10 friend.

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>>30906388
no i have had them. they just suck. Great construction, shit heat treat. I buy a knife to have a blade, not a handle.

>>30902849
>>30902827
>>30902757
Lets see how she turns, eh?

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>>30906388
A CRK Umnumzaan fresh from the factory tested the same edge retention as a cheap chinese 440 spike. Literally had same results.

Now the spartan harsey folder, or the VECP those are real knives at that price range.

/k i need help
im modding my knife to add a pocket clip to it but i cant find appropriate material to do it out of anybody got any ideas? (cant get sheets of metal in my country)

>>30906420
he already is lurking. At least he isn't posting about killing people with his bear hand and assassinating people with knives.

>>30906432
what do you mean? just get some 410 steel or something. Call up pops for custom clips and send it to him to have him do it. 30$ but well done.

>>30906370
It's on blade hq around 57 if I'm not mistaken. Damn enticing price in that. Can't wait for it to sell out immediately.

>>30906432
You have access to decent thickness and quality metal wire? If so do a Spyderco wire clip. If not, make one out of g10, as its cheap and easily form-able.

>>30906452
damn its already up? I might get me one. I just remember from back at blade.

>>30906444
cant like i said sheets of metal arent purchasable in my country only big companies can purchase them
>>30906452
i like the wire idea but im thinking like if i found a pen with a metal clip i might be able to use that anyways thanks /k

>>30906452
me again, just checked. black hq doesnt have a price. 47.97 on GPK just checked.

>>30906503
That must've been where I saw it. My bad. I knew they had it advertised but wasn't sure if it was out yet.

>>30906492
No problem

>>30906531
damn still on preorder. theres something i want from bladehq so i will wait til it appears on there. still amazed he did keep sub 50

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>>30906444
>At least he isn't posting about killing people with his bear hand and assassinating people with knives.

>Read this
>Wonder what it means
>Go back to last thread
>SOGfag talking about middle school McDojo training and double-edged karambits and how his friend's training makes him gud by association

For someone who's constantly playing victim he sure gives people a lot of reasons to dislike him.

>>30906550
Didn't he say he kept the cost down by not using liners?

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>>30906561
Leave sogfag alone! LEAVE HIM ALONE!! Let him assassinate in peace. He is a master of all with his legendary SOG knives that he got when he became a seal.

while im on this topic of pocket clips
post pocket clip mods my dudes

>>30906570
Not actually sure, I didn't have his ear for long and I had a lot of questions. I talked to him gail and eric for a bit and kristy but he just wanted spyderco to continue to be a household name. kinda funny that they are still technically a small family business. I still wouldn't mind that shape. I wish it was CTS-BD1N instead of BD1 but that would have driven price up (cts-bd1n is now the new steel to watch in cooking)

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>>30906593
had a deep carry nuclear stonewashed clip for my yo2 but it broke. Now the screws are stripped and im trying to figure out how to put the factory screws onto it.

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>>30906613
whoops wrong pic. cant find a pic of it before it broke, so have a nice cup of nuts.

>>30906593
Anybody got any custom titanium pocket clips from MXG Gear? I've been looking to get one for my ZT, and they look damn sexy.

>>30906593
Dude for fuck's sake just buy a replacement pocket clip and drill the handle of your knife to accept it.

>>30906593
Don't have any pictures anymore sadly. but kydex pocket clips can be made using only a lighter, pliers and a saw/dremel.

>>30906599
If they made a version larger, with liners and higher end steel I'd buy without question

>>30906706
cost would end up triple digits i bet easily. I think though that this is what they need. another thing ppl can gain entry with on buying besides jsut a tenacious

http://www.knifecenter.com/item/SP81GPDBL2/spyderco-c81gpdbl2-paramilitary-2-folding-knife-s110v-satin-blade-bluepurple-g10-handles
so if i was to order this, will it ship to me randomly? Or like whenever the run is released? anyone have any idea when that may be?

>>30907261
when its released. I wouldn't use knifecenter though. they fuck up that a lot.

>>30903475
I love it. Carrying it right now. If you can conceal-carry knives legally, it's perfect. If not, you'll have to tuck in shirt and wear it openly.
>>30903338
Lmao hey, who knows, I might change my mind. I am hungry for a Benchmade/ZT... Probably going to get a new plain/satin barrage osborne tanto, since I gave my old one to a friend for his birthday. He was really depressed. So a new standard-tier BM, and maybe a cf ZT for dinner parties? I got a big check coming in soon, and I'm splurging at least 1/4 of it on knives. For all I know I'll decide to get the Rubicon or the Nirvana maybe. They are good-looking knives.
>>30904089
They use an epoxy resin on the cloth before wrapping. The shit is rock-solid. Very grippy. The wrap cannot and will not budge. Due to lack of finger guard, I'd still hold it like an ice-pick in defense situation.
>>30905503
Be sure to tell me how you like the Nirvana, and give us some up close detailed pics. I'm thinking I might just get it as well.
>>30906444
Still butthurt that I knew more about karambit capabilities, eh? Too bad, so sad. Never said I was an assassin or killer. I'm just mentally prepared to kill if I need to. And yeah, I might be looking forward to it, just a teeny bit.
>>30906561
Well, none of you lived my life. I have the courage to be transparent, add a trip, expose my face, etc. I call people on b/s because they're mallninjas with their karambits using them for utility. Chances are very good most of you are the summerfag, cuck-country, mallninja types. Then you call me autist, mallninja, pschizo, psycho, etc. Because like the children you are, you play the "I am a mirror, you are glue," game like that wins arguments or something. I asked y'all to describe uses for double-edge, and you couldn't. You gave me copypasta.
>>30906584
Muh sides!! XD

>>30907344
Hell of a lot of nice knives in that price range. Zt o452 is about 220, but 4 inches of sexy s30v and a nice big Cf handle. I keep wanting to get an Osborne, but god damn hands and my endurance keeps me too happy.

>>30906731
Oh I get the purpose and point of it, but I figured with it being Reinhold, a higher end should be coming in the future.

>>30907344
>mentally prepared to kill
>Well, none of you lived my life. I have the courage to be transparent, add a trip, expose my face, etc. I call people on b/s because they're mallninjas with their karambits using them for utility. Chances are very good most of you are the summerfag, cuck-country, mallninja types. Then you call me autist, mallninja, pschizo, psycho, etc. Because like the children you are, you play the "I am a mirror, you are glue," game like that wins arguments or something. I asked y'all to describe uses for double-edge, and you couldn't. You gave me copypasta.

god damn how cringtastic can you be son.
Lol go back to your mmorpgs.

>>30907384
>Reinhold
I have actually never heard of him til the rhino. got got any pics or link of his work I am curious. Googled around and I keep getting the rhino only.

>>30907344
can you put a lid on it mall ninja

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>>30907344
>I call people on b/s because they're mallninjas with their karambits using them for utility

Fun fact: karambits actually are utility knives.

>>30907344
the more you speak the more idiotic you sound. You are like the walking embodiment of the mantis militia. go keep to your quartermasters and mtechs.

Fyi, karambits were made to harvest, later into self defense with smaller blades unless going for a minang style. very few were double edged cause it eliminated half the techniques, controls, throws, locks, and disarms. double edged karambits weren't even common in combat back then since the blade was only 1.5-2.5 inches long so it could be carried on the body. A double edge would cut the carrier. get your shit right and don't get facts from movies.

>>30907344
>proud of not being anonymous on an anonymous imageboard
what the fuck, over?

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>>30907344
>Be me
>lurking quietly
>wonder why the sogfag hate
>enter sogfag
>looks senstually towards me
>self destructs in a pile of pimples and bullshit.

well, that explains the caveat at the start of this thread lol

>>30907428
Ah Shit, I confused him with Todd Rexford who's done work with zt. Drinking and shit posting don't mix well.

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>>30907344
its too early for this bullshit. i came here to see nice knives and learn shit, not have a mall ninja reject who spends too much time watching to movies to spout off shit.....

>>30907560
its all good man. still curious that dudes previous work

>>30907597
Same. Would still love to see s larger one. Spyderco put out the dodo, so it's not like they haven't done weirder.
>Tfw no dodo priced under 300 bucks.

>>30907620
same man. As long as it doesnt appear too much like the mamba. My cuz got one like an idiot and loves it but i hate that shit. (He said his budget was 100$ so i gave him a list and he ended up with a mamba saying fuck budgets)

>>30907305
Where would you use instead?

>>30907664
bladehq and knifeworks is what I prefer to use. GPKnives or others work. I only hear complaints with knifecenter. They fucked over my boss and he had to get his bank to step in and manually stop charges.

>>30907344
Sorry, friend WAS depressed until I gave him my first and only Benchmade. He's a great friend, he deserved it.

Now, as for the rest of you, shit-talking my knowledge on the killing efficiency of edged weapons... If you have an mtech karambit folder, don't even call me anything. You bought the #1 knife that mallninjas love. A crap folder of one of the most hyped fighting knives in the world, and you don't plan to use it for defense. You plebs carry a $8 folder of a combat knife purely for tacticool factor and utility purposes. That's the true epidemy of "mallninja". Everything I own is sharp with solid lock-up aside from maybe Trident/Flash. But even those, I will cut the throat of a mofo if he dares throw a punch, or pull a knife on me. This is a weapons forum. Weapon implies tool designed for inflicting bodily injury. You lost your shit because, why? Because I described intimately how the double-edge is superior, and made you feel stupid? Because I called you a faggot if you cut yourself on a karambit, and that made you feel stupid?

From my very first post all the way to this as SOGfag. I still haven't felt stupid. Ignorant? Rude? Aggressive? Superfluously argumentative? Sure, but not stupid. If you think you're embarassing me, because I'm capable/willing to kill with an edged weapon in self-defense, and shared what little I know, which was far more than any of you could describe? Guess again.

>>30906670
I got one for my spyderco.they make a good clip with a nice durable finish.mybdog chewed up my delica and the clip along woth it but only a like a tiny piece wore off it.wish i could say the same for my delica.

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Postan sexy chink knife.

>>30907574
Post knives and ask questions then son! Any rare/Fucking pointless knives you really wish would come back?

Spyderco dodo and for schrade to go back to America. >>30907620 is me as well.

>>30907647
Downside is it might, but hopefully in g10 with an s30v or vg 10 blade.

>>30907736
man i want them to make more shits with wireclip. those dont fk with pants seams at all man.

>>30907729
i call bullshit. dude you are so edgy, we get it. Tell your mom you acted upper hand to all. No one really gives a shit, you are just making yourself look like a faggyass. seriously sftu

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>>30907785
I want tactical otf spoons to return. I kind of want the old lone wolf to come back (not after benchmade bought them) i lost a bid on one today on ebay. fker sniped me when i was sniping him. Those locks just win me over for gent appeal


>>30907729
tl;dr dont care. if you wanna act all tough go play arma or csgo or something. you aren't fooling anyone here.

>>30907729
>which was far more than any of you could describe
wasn't here last thread but I highly doubt it. your bluster about cutting throats or what the fuck ever just solidifies that you've never done this shit with serious resisting opponents.

>>30907857
he basically said he had a black belt in 6 styles (one that didnt have a belt system and another that was the wrong name since he didnt say arnis or kali) went on about how he is a master assassin with knives, bleh blah blah went on to say how his friend telling him how to use a karambit counted as expertise. argued with liek 5 guys (one dude knew his shit and had like a 800$ custom karambit from derespina [bad ass] and some other cool mini custom one i liked and all shut him down. Then he raged and started saying some odd cringy explanation of double edged weapons and killing everyone cause the world was ending or some shit. then i think he credited his skill to his dad being a ranger which means jack shit to him if he isnt one himself. Went all bitch. Talked about learning to kill people in 3 months and he should open his own school because he got i na fight with his sensei (only japanese styles have those but no one called him on that obvious bs)

TL;DR he a bitch

>>30907833
Know that feel. Had a dodo slip my hands at the last second more times than I can count. One up right now that I'm monitoring. Those were some damn nice knives. Miss me some automatic spoony action.

>>30901918
S E B E N Z A

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>>30907900
Worst part was that I had a lone wolf defender in cocobolo. Had to sell it for textbooks for school and regret it ever since.

>>30907922
already disproven move on.

>>30907857
he went crouching tiger hidden movie critic on the board and showed he knew nothing but refused to admit it. Had a bit of a cringey and bullshitty aftertaste.

>>30907930
Sebenza is the best knife. If you're a kid, buy anything else because the best is only for the best

>>30907953
But what about custom knives made with better materials?
I mean, I know this is bait, but I'm curious to what actual Sebenza owners think about customs.

>>30907899
>>30907946
In some other thread, he turned off his trip and said he got diddled as a kid or something.

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>>30907953
ya the heat treat is shit. you are buying the construction not the blade with CRK. thats not a knife thats a handle. see the image posted earlier to prove it.
>>30906397


now this is a real knife

>>30907970
most sebenza owners never use theirs...... i used to do edge retention test and i banned crk from the line up. they ran too soft so I could never get a good balanced result.

>>30907978
>that blue hardware
Muh dick

>>30907970
Sebenza owners already own the best knife so why waste time with customs.

>>30907930
Damn if that isn't a sexy knife. Looks so simple and clean with the wood scales. Sacrifice for a better future man.

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>>30907974
that would explain why he is a fag.

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>>30907993
Spartan blades know how to make some good stuff. gotta love the tungsten pvd. The heat treat on the S35vn makes it worth it alone.

>>30908050
They worth the money? What model would you recommend? Had been looking at them a way back, but wasn't too sure about them as I hadn't heard much of them.

>>30907899
Huehuehhueh yeah, put words in my mouth because my actual words make too much sense and made you feel retarded.

Is very obvious now that the real reason you guys say dumb shit and egg me on, is this thread is boring and less entertaining without me.

I wasn't even planning to post anymore, because dealing with straw-grabbing autistic trolling pisses me off. But you brought up my trip. To me, that was like a troll signal "Come back and let us get a rise out of you."

Jokes on you, assholes. Last post, I'm done. Talk all the shit you want. You're just mallninjas in your mothers basements. The only reason the knife threads went from 150 post average and death in a day or two, to 300+ and alive for 3+ days, is because of me. Enjoy your shit thread, plebs. Have fun. I'm out.

>>30908096
I love the Spartan Harsey folder. It feels like an improvement on his previous work with lone wolf. It is the sebenza killer in my opinion (even though the VECP did that too, but this is closer comparison ) Its a green beret owned and operated knife company. they do good work and stand by their work. any problems, and they will hit you up directly. They haven't had but 1 blade sent back to them (they told me the guy broke it trying to break it or something)

I would recommend the pallas though. Its amazing in all ways and even in value. They designed to for soldiers who didn't have that much cash to drop on a full ti knife so they made this alternative. Easy to use, 4 ways to open it, and works well with gloves. that I recommend.

>>30908116
>The only reason the knife threads went from 150 post average and death in a day or two, to 300+ and alive for 3+ days, is because of me.

150 posts of quality is better than 300 post threads full of autism and shitposts.

>>30908116
>Is very obvious now that the real reason you guys say dumb shit and egg me on, is this thread is boring and less entertaining without me.
>The only reason the knife threads went from 150 post average and death in a day or two, to 300+ and alive for 3+ days, is because of me.
Actually, I'm quite sure the thread will be happier if you leave. Please do.

>>30908116
Threads before you were actual knife discussion. Now it's just you and autists arguing and shitting up the general.
Good riddance.

>>30908116
neckbeard, you are still talking? go back to your MLP man. funny as shit the moment you walk in ppl all peg u as an autist

>>30908164
yup lol
>>30908166
^

>>30908116
nigga u the type who thinks old kung fu movies are documentaries. gtfo. That dude posted a nice set of spartans and you derail this shit again.

>>30908050
whats that 2nd to bottom and far bottom one man

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What's the smallest blade you guys carry on the daily ?

>>30908230
Looks like the damascus Enyo and the Velos my man

>>30907696
well shewt, thanks for the heads up. No info on when the PM2 in S110V will hit again, i assume?

>>30906492
>sheets of metal arent purchasable in my country
I have a hard time comprehending this.

>>30908263
Does he live in North Korea? How the hell did he get on the Internet ?

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>>30908230
bottom is a lapel dagger. a easy neck knife with a screw driver and hex bolt. Its tungsten pvd on a 20cv blade so its bad ass. The one above that is a stainless raindrop damascus enyo. its a good inside the waist band carry. The sheath makes it carry easily there. I recommend it for a good back up when edcing or camping (i mount it to my shoulder strap)

>>30908244
I keep a super blue manbug in my office desk. sometimes this since it was my fathers first knife. I got 2 case knives and a northwoods freemont jack that go in there but the manbug and squirrel hunter one are the smaller ones.

>>30908262
nah they make in batches.

>>30908284
Perhaps he is Sentinelese

>>30908244
I have a tiny ceramic razor blade that I only got because it was a few dollars along with a handcuff key.

The tiniest normal knife I carry is a Leatherman Style, which is basically an American Vic Classic.

>>30908244
I rotate through several folders depending on what I feel like carrying, I think the shortest is muh Leek. My longest folder isn't much longer though, it's only like 4" and I don't even carry it.

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>>30908323
I carry a couple of razor blades, one in my wallet, one in my phone case along with a couple of paper clips and some thread. Never know what you'll need.

Top one was my grandfathers, carry it once in a great while. Sentimental and shit. It's a pretty cheap Chinese job.

>>30908152
Good to know. Sounds and seemed like a damn solid brand when I was looking at them and thanks for the recommendation man!

>>30908244
Just bought a sak classic for watch pocket carry off of last threads recommendation. Looked into the grasshopper, but I hate 8CT13mov. Before that it was a boker nano. The shit I'd give for a pachenko bean, coin or dog tag.

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>>30908657
>pachenko bean, coin or dog tag.
Is there a reason why you don't go for the Spyderco version?

Too expensive? Cheapest one is about $50

>>30908657
honestly, if you got any questions just contact the facebook page. Either mark or curtis will chime in and answer any thing out.

>>30908677
I like it and have looked into it, but there's something about it that just throws me off a bit. I love Spyderco, and I've strongly debated it, but never pulled the trigger. One of these days I will, but I always get my hopes up that a bean will pop up.

>>30908244
A Ripple small usually at around 2 3/4" but I've recently scored a Kershaw Kurai which I will try at some point, 2 1/2" blade on that one.

>>30908301
hows this look? kinda strange that amazon would have where others werent, though it is a bit more expensive.. Should I?
https://www.amazon.com/SPYDERCO-C81GPDBL2-Paramilitary-Handle-Point/dp/B0144QJ8YO/ref=sr_1_5?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1470620606&sr=1-5&keywords=spyderco+manix+2+S110v

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>>30908758
cant knock old fashions.

>>30908778
>https://www.amazon.com/SPYDERCO-C81GPDBL2-Paramilitary-Handle-Point/dp/B0144QJ8YO/ref=sr_1_5?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1470620606&sr=1-5&keywords=spyderco+manix+2+S110v
thats ppl reselling or a late shipment. Amazon sometimes holds off on releasing some things to try to make money. that or no one bought from them because the price was too high.

>>30908806
You think it's worth?

>>30908940
>
honestly, its a pm2. My only advice about pm2 is never get the S30v (or s35vn) model when you can pay a bit more and get a lot more out of the steel. I think its a damn good steel on a good knife. just use it as a slicer and cutter. for me 170 isnt much to drop on a knife so im biased, but its up to you. My advice is yes, but it changes with each individual and their budget.

my M390 PM2 i have had for years and no regret. so I would say yes, but not if you can afford to wait and put i na preorder at a lower price.

>>30908987
Do you know what that lower price might be? Or ANY inclination on when the next batch is, based off of their other reruns? If the next is a year down the road, then I'll get it now

>>30909040
its better to wait sometimes. knifeworks i got a bunch of preorders just waiting. patience is key man. Its coming down because there is a stel they are testing at golden. Don't think itll become the next pm2 steel but possible. call the website and ask, they may have them instock but not registered.

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Knifeworks is having closeout sales on a number of knife brands. None of the really notable brands nor exactly the best ones, but there are still deals to be had I think.

They have:

Kanetsune if you're a weeb
Kizylar Supreme if you want to be cheekibreeki
Queen Cutlery if you want to be traditional
Dark Ops if you want to be SOGfag.

And other brands as well.

Pictured, Kizylar Supreme Sensei, for when you want to be a weeb and cheeki-breeki.

>>30909119
Call which website?
I suppose I can wait..

>>30909195
whatever one you preorder on.

>>30909191
kanetsune isn't half bad actually. just gotta take care of the blade so it doesnt rust. Its a good knife. (unless you get the cheaper ones, then ya weeb)

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>>30906613
Do this to the stripped screws with a small cut off wheel. Then use flathead.

>>30909231
You're thinking that blade hq is the way, eh?

>>30909290
i am going to have to. issue is i have the s90vcf version so the screws are pretty well inlayed. I need a fine tool. I will try that friday. (see if I can go to home depot and test a tool there free) thanks man. appreciate it. I tried all from glues to rubberbanding.

>>30909353
i know knifeworks is. but I only do preorders with knifeworks out of habit. always buy straight from bladehq. no real reason.

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>>30906263

I have an Endura in HAP40, and while I like the steel, I have to admit I was a little disappointed by the performance as compared to a couple of knives in M4 (Mantra, BHQ PM2).

I don't think Spyderco ran the HAP40 quote hard enough to get the max out of it. I also think the BHQ PM2's M4 is noticeably harder and less stain residtsnt than the Mantra.

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>>30909369
you honestly can't compare those 2 steels. M4 is a whole different beast. M4 can get harder than hap40 but hap40s wear resistance and carbide structure makes it able to hold a fine edge well on a budget. M4 is my favorite steel (gayle bradley 2 and custom bowie being made by R S Knifeworks in it) so trust me. M4 is good, but thats like comparing 5160 to s60v. such different classes that comparing is off.

>>30909448

I was comparing them based on HAP40 having been described on the Spyderco forum as similar to a Japanese M4 before the sprint run statted.

It's not for nothing I did my part to try and convince Sal to do XVC11 next to get an actual M4 equivalent in the Japanese models.

>>30909480
ehhh hap40 is basically rex 45. People compare it falsely to m4 a lot. what happens during the heat treat to m4 (chromium carbides forming in a manner that make it act like it has 9-10% chromium without the drawback) that it shines.

Right now I am waiting for my maxamet mule to come in. the 4v was nice, but ill keep my 3v knives. Gotta love how they let people test steels so readily.


never really looked into xcv11. I have been looking into the new vanax and cts-bd1N (not bd1 but bd1n)

>>30908677
Bean beats spyderco any day.

>>30909551
Issue is bean is about 300-350, as 50 for spydertag.

>>30909537

Those nitrogen steels are all interesting for me, as they suggest a future where corrosion resistance can essentially be eliminated as a steel consideration.

Personally, my own inclination is to high apex stability steels as I run fairly thin edge geometries, fairly highly polished apex finishes, and touch up frequently.

I like M4 for the apex stability and high hardness, the wear resistance isn't of much relevance to my use pattern. As a result I'm basically hoping for XVC11 or Shirogami #1 for the next Japanese sprint run. Though, with the volume of people clamoring for more Aogami Super, there seems to be a chance of more of that also. Would suit me just fine, I could use an Endura in Superblue.

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Hey /k/ so i was clearing out my attic and found a box full of my late uncles shit,inside was among other things a 12 inch blade Bearing CSZ markings. Anyone here know if this presumably czech knife is worth?

Pardon the shitty pic quality.

>>30909623
Yeah but its worth it.thats one sexy bean that can only rise in value.

>>30910082
Damn true. The bean is a damn sweet knife. Wish I had the money for one currently. Oh well. Future saving.

>>30907978

kind of a shame they don't make the phobos anymore though.

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>>30908244

>>30910010
It ain't worth much, mine was $35 and it's in better condition. They're great knives though, if you ever need a 12" steel spike you now have one available.

>>30912318
How do you like the avispa? On my list to purchase.

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>>30912494
I like it a lot, it has in my opinion one of the most functional blade shapes and grinds in existance and comes razorsharp. It's very thin in profile and the framelock handle is an aesthetic and haptic specialty that's not everyones taste, but it sits very nicely in the pocket.

It's not as comforting and meaty in the hand as the Rat II though.

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Ok guys, under $100 which brand do you look for most often

>CRKT
>Kershaw
>Cold Steel
>Spyderco
>Insert brand of choice here

>Ignore pic - just for knife postin

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>>30913001
I'm really fond of Ontario, although ironically they don't make up even half of my collection. I have a CS or a Kabar or a Condor to offset all of my Ontarios and then I've got more stuff on the side.

That balance will probably change soon, I'm looking at pic related because I retired my Windlass kukri after about a decade. For a $30 knife it performed surprisingly well, the handle failed before the blade did and that's probably my fault since I did practically zero maintenance.

>>30912533
Nice. Thanks for the info. One thing I do love about the rat is the way it fills my hand, however I don't mind slimmer knives. I was a little put off by the mismatched textures on the sides, but I'll be buying one. Definately worth trying at like 30 bucks.

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My fave. is the Western Knife Co. L39. Split tang, aluminum pommel, stamped leather sheath, and gorgeous leather handle.
My dad actually found mine back in the 70s. Some idiot threw it away into a trash pile at a camp site. Prefectly good knife and sheath in a trash pile.

>>30913096

i have a windlass kukri, and it's crap. If you want a good one, get a HI, or, if you can wait - Tora.

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>>30913399
Windlass makes more than one model of kukri, and some are indeed crap, but mine was just fine. I'm aware of KHHI and HI and Tora but that's not what I'm looking for, I try to avoid spending more than $75 on things that I actually use. I've thought about going for a blemished Tora on BF but you pretty much have to stay online refreshing and waiting for one to be posted to have a realistic chance of actually snagging one and I ain't trying to do that.

>>30913001
Spyderco, boker, Ontario.

Spyderco has some damn nice budget folders, and even the endura and delicate can be had for around 60.

Boker has some nice fixed blades and some of their flippers are nice like the kwaiken(a little over 100) and urban trapper.

Ontario has the rat model one and 2 which are damn amazing for the price. Comfy fixed blades on their part too.

Crkt has been doing a lot better. Never been impressed by their work outside of the spew, m16 and razel.

>>30904386
The strongarm's alright, but go for the Ontario.

>>30908050
Overpriced memes. Driven by MURICA marketing. Fuck apostlep

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>>30913257
>Split tang

That is an odd design choice, I don't think I've ever seen anything like it.

>>30913001
depends on the use

>>30904386
Strongarm is actually a great knife, all these elitist faggots are just jumping on the hate train on gerber.

>>30905425
You ain't gonna find a titanium chinese benchmade clone..

>>30913528
around 40 on the secondary market.bought one barely used the other day with a mirror edge. for 45 bucks shipped.

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>>30915353
>Not recommending a product from a company that's widely recognized as having gone to shit is elitist

>>30915801
Explain? all you fucks do is say "oh they're shit" Why have the gone to shit?
I'll wait.

>>30915938
Shit heat treatment, overpriced for the quality of construction and materials used. Not bad for most people because they don't give a fuck, but this is k and a knife thread on k, where we give a fuck. Also had two Gerber's break on me before. Only ones I've found to be worth it were the cohort and remix. They seem to be putting out some okay stuff most recently, but for the most part they're still costing on the previous legacy when they were some damn solid and we'll made knives.

That enough for you?

>>30915706
Damn, nice one. How's the action on it? I was looking into one a while back but was questioning that, comfort and general stability.

>>30915938
They have stated that their new production philosophy is to make knives that are cheap and durable (since their primary customer is the US military). This means using basic steels such as 420HC which is soft, easily sharpened, and most of all, very cheap.

Their designs focus on cost-per-unit above sheer performance. If you look at any knife on a performance-vs-cost graph, you see major diminishing returns as the price increases. They forgo this by making cheap knives that function in the 60-80% of the capabilities of top end knives while being 500-1000% cheaper.

Their goal is to sell to the military and act as an introductionary producer for new customers who are entering the knife market, not to make top-end knives.

tl;dr they make low quality knives on purpose, and they get shit for it, but they fill a market niche.

>>30916009

I have a cohort as well, I actually like it a lot (even though the steel is soft). They issued a recall on them though since 6 people needed stitches after the lock failed on them. So be careful using it too hard.

>>30916009
>>30915938
Coasting not costing. Fucking fingers. Also, their multi tools are pretty nice, good price, good quality.

>>30916033
Yeah I remember that recall. It's not a knife I have anymore, but I do remember the lockup seeming short. I would've liked it more if it didn't have skeletonized sides personally.

>>30916009
>Shit heat treat
no
>Overpriced for the quality
BAHAHA
Paraframe for example is like $20 its one of their most popular knives very well made.
>I-I had them break on me b4
I've had Cold Steels, Benchmades, Spydercos break on me too. So I guess they're bad, right?

Thanks for the vague generic reasons that you could literally say about almost any knife company that has ever existed.

>>30916033
Seems you just explained why they are god tier. well said.

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>>30916033
>tl;dr they make low quality knives on purpose

>>30916124
>Seems you just explained why they are god tier.

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>>30916061

Mine has 100% engagement, which is the reason I haven't sent it in for the recall. That, and that little fucker has served very well as a whittling knife, it's got a nice grind on it. The skeletonized frame rapes my hands after a few hours of carving though.

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>>30901918

>>30916162
>knives that function in the 60-80% of the capabilities of top end knives while being 500-1000% cheaper.

>>30916124
So they're god tier because they solidly fill a niche km the market or because they set out to make cheap knives and do so properly?

>>30916082
In what way is just saying no refuting my point? Paraframe indecent for a 20 dollar knife. But it's just that, 20 dollars. For roughly 10 bucks more you could buy a rat model 1 which would last significantly longer with better steel and construction.

>>30916167
Mine worked itself in over time but I think at best it was 25-30%. Didn't mean to imply it wasn't a good knife if I came across as such.

>>30916185
And now the cherry picking begins.

Ontario also makes low cost high performance knives, so what makes recommending Ontario elitist?

>>30916215
I never said recommending Onterio is elitist. I said hating Gerber just because everyone else does makes you elitist

>>30916237
I hate Gerber from personal experience using their knives and comparing performance with my buddies Gerber knives. I like Gerber multitools because I feel they got those very right in cost, quality and performance, but then again I'm not somebody in the niche of I want a 15 dollar knife that I'll get 20 bucks of use from.

>>30916237
>I said hating Gerber just because everyone else does makes you elitist

So you just assume that people who disagree with you have no experience with their products?

>>30916124
>>30916162
>>30916185
>>30916199
>>30916237

The Gerber Wars have begun again.

When judging a knife, you need to look at performance on its own (steel type, handle material, blade geometry), and value (performance vs. cost as a simplification, but there are other factors).

You can have an AMAZING value knife like those Ozark Trail knives for $4, but it's performance compared to other actually good knives is abysmal.

Gerber makes good knives, not great knives. Their performance is above-average at its best. Some of their products fall short like the multi-tool. I have military buddies that fucking hate it, they box them when they get issued one and they spend the money on a Leatherman.

I own 3 Gerber knives, the Cohort and two Gerber knives from before their rebranding with the new sword-and-shield logo. The Cohort is a good knife for $20, and the other two models (I can't remember what they are, they don't sell them anymore) are both okay. One is a "surgical steel" fixed blade, and it dulled to all hell. The other is a stag-handled hunting knife, and it's a sharp motherfucker, but it has no cross-guard of any description, so I'm not going to risk that thing when I'm opening up a deer.

In terms of function/performance, Gerber is okay. It varies based on model, but Gerber knives' value is good. Something that has GREAT value for its cost would be something like ESEE, Mora, Kizer (vanguard line), Condor or Ontario knives.

When you look at knives, you have to consider both performance and value. The ESEE 6 is my go-to innawoods knife.It performs well, but it isn't the best thing ever. That said, ESEE is at the very top in terms of value because of the lifetime warranty.

What makes Gerber a good manufacturer is that they have a good compromise between value and performance.

If you're in a situation and you need a knife, or you're shopping for a knife with an intended task in mind, Gerber's knives are "enough" to get the job done.

So if gerber is making cheap products on purpose why are their fanboys trying to compare them to better made knives in similar price ranges.

>>30916468

the "performance vs cost" argument is invalid, because Moras exist.

There is absolutely no excuse for buying a "value" knife when you can get something better for 12-15 dollars.

You buy better knives when you want better quality, and performance, which a gerber just cannot provide.

So they're basically shitty knives made for people who still believe Bear is a survival expert.

>>30916569
It isn't invalid. I own and use other knives than Gerber. Because I have better knives, I don't use Gerber anymore.

But let's say I was someone who was going camping for the first time with a group of friends. Let's say that none in this group are /k/ browsing knife-collectors. They tell me to go grab a pocket knife from Wal-Mart or Bass Pro or wherever, because I need it innawoods.

So I go to the store, and I see a bunch of neat looking knives that market themselves as "military grade" (they actually are, since "military grade" usually just means cheap and durable), or "survival certified." They also happen to be $25.

So I buy one, and I use it till it gets dull, and then either I buy another Gerber because it has served me well, or I graduate to a different knife brand. Either way, Gerber sold a knife, and added a customer who may or may not buy from them again.

This is Gerber's marketing strategy. This is WHY they are so successful.

You say that you can buy a much better knife in the exact same price range or a little above it. You'd be right. But that's because you've done the research and know where to look. Gerber customers are knife casuals either new to the market, or who lack the knife fever that we have, or who just need a cheap EDC for their work, whatever.

Gerber appeals to them, not us.

Apples and oranges, friend.

anyone know where I could get cheap butterfly knives?

>>30916706
Bear isn't terrible, and a lot of people recommend buying trainers and then purchasing a separate blade to attach to the trainer's handles. The Kimura series used to be the gold standard for people who wanted something nice under $100 but they don't make them anymore outside of sprint runs and those tend to get bought before you hear about them.

>>30916730
I'd like to pay like < 30€ for it, as I will mostly be just flipping it at home, currently have 1 but it's quite uncomfortable as it's quite sharp on the edges

>>30916706
Dhgate hat benchmade clones for aro7nd 20 bucks.they have some decent hardware with a spring latch

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Ignore this, I just needed to make a bullet point to copy for my resume since Microsoft seems to have removed ALT code functionality from notepad in Windows 10.

>>30916814
I'd say go for Bear then, maybe a used Kimura if you can find one. Some other Anon may be able to recommend a good trainer + blade combo but that's not the route that I went so I haven't really looked into that.

>>30917616
do you have any recomendations on which one to buy?

>>30917690
Bear 114 is the cheapest
You arent gonna find a kimura for less than $100 and it would be used like on bladeforums

>>30917777
it can just be some chink shit

>>30917690
buy the Sebenza if you are man enough

>>30917690
Sorry, no. All I'm basing this on is other Anons getting Bear balis and saying they're OK.

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>>30917616
>>30917690

I used this for scales, http://www.spencersonline.com/product/butterfly-bottle-opener/52995.uts?Extid=sf_froogle&utm_campaign=RKG_-_Shopping_-_Home_%26_Dorm&utm_medium=paid&utm_source=google&utm_term=180147229268product_type_l1home_%26_dorm%26product_type_l2drinking_accessories%26product_type_l3&utm_content=Drinking_Accessories&utm_inex=e&adpos=1o1&creative=113052618788&device=m&matchtype=&network=g&product_id=02631901&gclid=CLedmvH7ss4CFQ6EaQodfTcNJw

And this for the blade.
http://www.bladeplay.com/item--Magnificent-Butterfly-Balisong--12777

I can't find that particular knife for sale anywhere anymore though. "regal flippers" had about the same blade but I can't find those for sale anywhere anymore either.

The bear and son is probably the easiest option due to availability.

You could always buy a blade from here
http://butterflyknifekits.com/index.php?l=product_list&c=2

if you can't find a suitable one elsewhere. The hardware and handles too if you really wanted, but some of his shit gets pricey fast.

The trainer already comes with salvageable washers, screws, and posts, so you could just buy a blade and install it with what you've got.

Hope that helps.

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>>30917897
>>30917690
>>30917810

Finished product. Also, definately loctite the damn screws if you go this route. Superglued mine.

Although I will agree that Gerber has seen a downfall, I still really want one of the old Paul knives.
That axial lock is super cool.

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>>30917897
yeah thanks, can't seem to find any that looks kinda like this though

>>30918460
Like this one ?

http://www.budk.com/Bear-Son-Cocobola-Butterfly-Knife-18631

Lol at bud k for having them in stock, not in bladeplay or blade hq

>>30918561
I'd prefer it to be less than 50€

>>30916036
Price yeah but just side by side their scissors with a leatherman to compare quality.

>>30916645
not any of the anons you're conversation is with, But I must agree. Sounds pretty accurate to me, just like when your buddy gets you a knife, and its some random smith and wesson you found. If all else fails, its a good beater, so you save your fancy benchmade from the damaging work.

Part of your post convincing me was from how well written it was, good shit man.

>>30918598
57 US dollars. That's close in funny money right ?

http://www.bladeops.com/Bear-Son-Cocobola-Butterfly-Knife-5-CB17-p/bcb17.htm

>>30918561
Because bladehq doesnt carry garbage

>>30919074
HUEHUEHUEHUE

http://www.bladehq.com/cat--Bear-OPS--1472

>>30913859
actually, as a guy who test super steels. I do approve of the Pallas and the raindrop enyo and the SHF. The valos i will admit is a gimmick but i bought it to see if it was expecting it to be. The pallas I think can replace every 056x and no one would complain a bit.

>>30919074
They have plenty, just not that wood handled one he was trying to find.

>>30918670
I know they aren't leathermen level in the least. But for the price they're solid and reliable. I also wanted some otf pliers instead of fold out which is mostly personal preference

>>30916645
One of the original anons. Not trying to stir the shit, but we seem to have a bit of an agreement, that they are lower quality knives that serve a purpose. I don't really disagree with anything you've said, they're budget knives that take abuse well, but the original question stated was why does k hate Gerber, and you answered it perfectly, that we've researched and know where to look, and we aren't Gerber's target audience.

What's /k/'s thoughts on kanetsune knives lookwise? I really like the design and the wooden sheath some of them come with. Not sure what the performance value of their steel is though.

>>30919435
pricey, require to be taken care of, but classical and the steel is great. A good knife and cool talking point. the cheaper ones are shit though.

>>30919196
>The pallas I think can replace every 056x and no one would complain a bit.

Other than the large price increase for 0 gain?

>>30919435
I ALMOST bought one a year ago. I love the brut-de-forge look of them, the steel is great.

The Blue and White and Superblue steels they use are super-high-carbon steels. 1095 is ~.95% carbon, their steel is 1.1% for the Blue and White, and the Superblue is 1.5% carbon.

Those knives can and will get crazy sharp, judging from past experience with a friend's Superblue chef knife.

What dissuaded me is that the blade thickness is VERY thin. You won't be able to use them as a bushcrafting knife, just a hunting/skinning/whittling knife. Any abuse and you're going to chip the fuck out of the edge with how hard the steel is.

The guard is really basic cast iron, it's just a metal loop fitted over a circular wooden handle insert, and the tang itself is a thin tang with a single pin. This works for what the Japanese use it for, and it follows Japanese tradition of the blade being dismantle-able, so you can maintain and freely replace parts as you please or if they become damaged.

So for my purpose, it wasn't what I was looking for. But they are very cool looking, very high quality blades, and they're fairly unique knives here in the west.

>>30919520
Was looking at the ones on bladehq and they all look pretty good and seem to use similar steel. Interested in this blue steel or whatever. Guess it's a traditional stainless?

>>30919586

http://www.kanetsune.com/assets/galleries/220/1steel_chart-.jpg

It's a high-carbon steel, higher than most conventional high-carbons made in the US.

>>30919579
actually, great heat treat surpasses elmax since it uses optimal approach, more ergos, easier carry, more opening options, fantastic when wearing glove etc.
>>30919586
their heat treat/cryo make the s35vn actually hold well

>>30903053

>all those knives
>none actually being carried

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>>30919668
lol thats my EDC drawer. I move in a rotation each day. I have a policy that I don't buy what I don't carry. Some only come out when I need the tie, but most get carried since my boss doesn't mind me having knives at work. I do admit i have some that aren't carried as often or at all (sentimental value) Its one of those things where you love a knife, but you love another knife.

Some I save in a different drawer.

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>>30919586
>>30919586
Check Knifeworks. They're closing out on their Kanetsune inventory.

http://www.knifeworks.com/kanetsune-2.aspx

>>30919645
So optimal HT dictates a 2 HRC spread, give me a break. There's no way S35vn at 58-60 is going to hold an edge like Elmax at 59-61. If you were talking a custom with accurate HT control I could believe you but a manufacturer quoting a 2 HRC spread, like most other mass production manufacturers and you claiming this is somehow optimal.... it's not even run hard for S35vn
>proof or gtfo

>but muh I'm a super steel tester claim on an anon image board
I'm the official fluffer for Obammy

>>30920433
thats a range for six sigma useage. they are usually .25 high or low. Then the cryo, etc. If you never touched one, you can't knock it. test are in place and prove it baby cakes. Sure its no maxomet or k294, but for s35vn it works well.

>>30920486
Yeah as I figured
>discarded.jpg

>>30903067
I agree entirely

what knives are these

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>>30920727
am i actually that retarded
fuck

>>30920742
Probably cheap copies of the Buck hunter.
You can use them, but don't expect much.

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Anyone know anything about these Camillus DAGR's, or Camillus in general? Seems like Camillus is a Walmart bargain bin/Value Village tier knives. Is this a company I should avoid completely?

>>30921038
>Seems like Camillus is a Walmart bargain bin/Value Village tier knives. Is this a company I should avoid completely?
Yes.

It was one of the oldest knife companies and was fairly well respected, but went bankrupt, was bought out by some Chinese firm, and now is only Camillus in name.

>>30904841
*yeah
Fuck

>>30921038
Camillus is probably the lowest you can go before you hit Mtech gas station-tier.
Avoid them at all costs. Even Gerber is better.

>>30921038
Old Camillus is fine, new Camillus is cheap Chinese garbo that just shares the name.

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>Finish application for job I really want
>Reworking resume to send it in
>Accidentally the new header into the previous one
>Send a resume with a header for Blizzard to someone that isn't Blizzard
>Have to withdraw application once I realize it
>Can't resubmit

Well there goes my fucking night.

Sorry for blogposting.

>>30916645

what I meant when i said it's invalid, is that you can't really bring up the fact that while gerber quality is lower than, say, esee, at least it's good value for the money, because if you are looking for a "value" knife, a mora is both cheaper, and better than a gerber, so there is no excuse for buying gerber.

Mora is the bottom line - if you buy a knife more expensive than a mora, it has to be better than a mora, or you're doing it wrong.

Gerber simply doesn't meet the criteria.

I was talking to my dad the other day about knife making and handle materials and he brought up an idea about making matching handles for a knife and a 1911. I was looking at all the different materials at texasknife.com and was wondering what a good material would be for that. Any suggestions or ideas to expand on this?

>>30922463
A knife that looks old and traditional with a flat tang to which scales can be applied.

Wood would obviously be the prettiest.

Shape the scales so they form a similar look and grip feel when you grip both the knife and the 1911.

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thoughts on my knife /k/?

>>30922529
Okay, thanks.

>>30922601
I really hope you didn't actually buy that.

>>30922614
why is it bad anon
also thoughts on S&W

>>30922619
Big, heavy, tanto and serrated, I had one that I dropped once and it broke the open assist. Smith and Wesson makes guns, not knives. Deal breaker for me really is size and weight. HOWEVER if you buy it and are happy with it, more power to you.

>>30922737
Anon I'll be real with you, my sister is a dyke and she randomly buys weapons for me

I had a kbar I gave away and I have some bullshit rhino blade so I dont know what the fuck is good or bad

What are some good knife companies then?

>Big, heavy, tanto and serrated
You guys are a fan of small knives but I think that shits kinda gay, im more of a kbar fan but idk how big you can edc

*unsheathes tanto folder*

>>30919731

Hmm I wonder why? Also, I wonder why this brand suddenly started being carried at all the big online US retailers when a clue of years ago you couldn't find them anywhere except straight out of Japan?

Incidentally, has KAI bought any knife companies recently?

>>30922756
For edc, Kershaw will work for everyday Shit. This is K where everyone's a bit of a knife critic. S&w knives aren't great, but like Gerber will get the job done to an extent. What you use your knife fore on a daily basis?

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>>30922756
>Practicality is gay

>>30903053
Where did you get the Mikov?
Been wanting one for ages.

>>30922614
>>30922619
>>30922737
Long ago friends got me a plain edge non-tanto version of that. I've never use it, but I at least got it to be reasonably sharp.. She's pretty unnecessarily hefty though

>>30901918

There's a Nepalese market in my town. They sell kukris that, according to the stamp, were made in India. Are these things authentic? Are they worth the purchase ($80)? Can they actually be used or is it just going to go on display in my living room?

>>30924530

if you have to ask, then probably no. At best, it's made by Windlass, which would make it somewhat decent, but if you want quality, go with either Himalayan Imports, or Tora Blades.

>>30904429
any more info on this?

>>30924581

Thanks for the heads up anon, may your weapon never jam.

>>30923665
He said he got it on blade play I believe, I asked about it already. They look sweet.

whats your opinion about Ganzo G717-B ?
link: http://www.gearbest.com/survival-emergency-gear/pp_198452.html?wid=21

beep

>>30923665
Mikovs are sold on BladeHQ.

>>30923665
hey, me again. you can use his website but bladehq is cheaper and easier

>>30925404
Ganzos are usually solid for the price, but that's for the price. Overall not a bad general use knife.

>>30929453
Is that supposed to be a seat belt cutter/knife catcher? I mean I get it's a meme knife with the 9/11 line, but is that the purpose?

>>30929514
ganzo is famous for clones and knock offs. if you want to ever get into knives seriously, they are the opposite direction to head.

>>30929514
It's sharpened like a gut hook/belt cutter

>>30929705
Note I said for the price. I don't buy Gabi's for that reason. I'm assuming the original anon does too, but what you're saying is valid.

>>30929770
Leaning towards seatbelt cutter. Good luck with those serrations though.

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>>30929854
Lol found it. Funny write up.

http://www.darkopsknives.com/cgistore/store.cgi?page=/new/product.html&setup=8&ida=11&idp=3&his=0

Just ordered a Katz Avenger boot knife. Anyone able to testify if it's good or not?

>>30929933
They know they're target audience is over patriotic idiots, and make it obvious, but somehow don't. All the stupid names for shit like splinter hilt and expander tip are amazing.

>>30930043
Lol @ "bottle opener during peace time"

>>30930043
can we call all tantos "expander tips" I like that much better

>>30930052
The description for the navy seal is just fantastic. Where has this company been hiding, aside from their moms basement?

>>30929947
I couldn't find much on the webs, only one or two YouTube reviews and the one I watched wasn't anglais.

Also, fucking 150 for a boot knife ? I hope it's excellent.

>>30930063
So long as we get to stamp grip zone in the handle.

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>>30930075
I wish i knew. This one has the bottle opener on the back of the blade, which I like Better. Just like my endura

>>30930114
Not gonna lie, took me a second to remember you have an Emerson endura, then I got sad I know some strangers knives. Ah well.

>>30930043
>>30930052
>>30930063
>>30930075
>>30930089
>>30930114
Literally, not memeing, how do they profit?

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>>30930133
Well lord knows I post it often enough, when I shot post at work all I've got on me are usually the endura, a sak and whatever kitchen knives are lying around.

It really isn't a bad bottle opener

>>30929453
>>30929514
>>30929770
>>30929854
>>30929933
>>30930043
>>30930052
>>30930063
>>30930075
Holy fucking shit. I'd imagine this is the kind of thing that would be in Soldier of Fortune if it didn't end however many years ago.

>>30930140
I have no fucking idea. They've got like 11 dealers in Missouri alone. What the shit.

>>30930161
I have a folder with that Emerson wave feature too and I've literally never used the wave feature outside of fucking around in my house. I've always used the damn thing as a bottle opener.

>>30930140
Production is probably like a third of what it should be. Loom at the prices man.

>>30930161
I always felt like it would get rounded off after a little.

>>30930168
Some retarded one liner as Rambo throws OT into a man's chest.

>>30930181
Missouri has a lot of patriotic retards.

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>>30930194
I use it to open it every time I pull it out of my pocket, deploys very well out of the back pocket, not nearly so well in the front.

>>30930181
Pic related

>>30930181
Maybe if we look at where their official dealers are on a map, we can chart the movements of American mallninja teenagers throughout the country.

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>>30930204
Looks the same near as I can tell

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Fuck Tuesday's

>>30930246
Doesn't show any different wear to me really. Still doesn't seem worth the saber grind though.

>>30930273
Getting shitty on a Tuesday?

>>30930294
I still hate the saber grind. It was also a bitch to reprofile when I got it, angles weren't the same on each side. It cuts cardboard and wood fine, but God does it hate apples no matter how sharp it is.

And yes , Tuesday I usually go out and play music and get shitty. Stayed in tonight. Getting shitty anyway. When you work 7 days a week tuesday is as good a day as any.

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449.00 what the actual fuck.

>>30929453
This is a retarted knife

>>30930375
thats the 8th most expensive buttplug i have ever seen.

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>>30930384

>>30930352
Fair enough. Haven't been getting shitty lately cuz trying to lose weigh. Do miss working that often though. Gotta go ffg or a nice high hollow grind for apples. My boker rhino demolishes vegetable and meat alike.

>>30930375
They list the materials on the side like any good maker would for their slower consumers. Bubba wants to show off his blades without having to do none of that fancy research.

I seem to have a hang up on rednecks tonight, weird.

>>30930422
Bad dragon is a bit outrageous at times.

>>30930443
Sweet Fucking Kek.

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>>30930459
I feel the struggle. Fuck weight.

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>>30930459
"Bubba blade 4 inch gut hook"

I can't make this shit up.

>>30930081
Yeah I know a /k/ anon posted it in a knife thread probably a year or so back, but it's not a popular brand.

If it's good I'm going to review the shit out of it. I should get it tomorrow.

It is a bit expensive, but I don't like those shitty cold Steel, United cutlery, and sog brand boot knifes that are popular. I just want a reliable straight dagger.

>>30930505
Vodka and whiskey are lowest in calorie per ounce as I've found. Almost hit my goal, the last three pounds just won't fuck off. Is this gonna turn into a knife and cutting thread? Cuz I wouldn't hate that. I mean this isn't gay enough to be /fit/

>>30930539
Why is the choil after the handguard. How the fuck is that comfortable.

>>30930555
I hear you there. It's hard to find a decent boot knife. Most of the ones like the shit brands you listed come with a damn belt sheath. I was pleased to see yours at least comes with an actual clip. I wondered however, couldn't you just get like an esee izula or something and throw a clip on it ? Unless you were dead set on double edged.

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>>30930575
I've gotta say, that might work for the grip that I favor on most knives. I choke up like a bastard.

And just tell those last three pounds to fuck off and run extra for a couple days. You can do it.

Pic is my usual grip, which that choil style would work for

>>30930539
honestly, Smith and wesson, you can get an old texas toothpick for 20$. itll do exactly what you need it to do, just book poking.

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>>30930608
Yeah I have plenty of carry knives, the simetrical double edge classic look is what I've been wanting to add to my collection.

I may even try making some leather wrist sheaths for winter and my autism if I am motivated enough.

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>>30930668
This is serving very well for most of my "poking" needs currently... Maine has specific laws naming bowies, dirks, and stilettos, however any hunting knife gets a pass. One of the reason I favor skinning knives like the sharpfinger.

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>>30930680
You know I always wanted one of those. However I found that a leek tucked into a buttoned sleeve achieves the same result, without the legal risk.

Buttoned

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>>30930680
Exposed

This method would work with any knife with a strong pocket clip.

>>30930649
That's what I love about the spyderhole. Choking up is comfy as hell. Would work well with a grip like that. Yeah the issue I'm facing now is do I push for 8 or go for the original threw.

>>30930672
Are opinels that great? I know that's asking for a Fucking flood, but personally have never used one or know anyone who has. Granted I can't go full autism about knives like I can here, bit still.

>>30930762
The leek is particularly good at fitting in inconspicuously. Used to waistband carry one when I jogged. Never did like the knife but it had its uses.

>>30930793
I love opinels.

Steel is great
Geometry is fucking good
They're cheap as shit
Handle is easily modified
Locking mech is solid
It's French as shit

Just buy one. You'll like it. If you don't, you can fuck with it until you do. That's the beauty. Don't get a stainless one.

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>>30930793
About the opinel

Also make sure you seal it. Humidity is a bastard with those things

>>30930991
Would humidity be a problem in the desert?
Considering getting an Opinel, I have quite a few knives but never got around to getting one of those cheap little gems. I live in Nevada, so it's dry as fuck.

>>30931030
Humidity is less of a problem in a desert.

>>30930977
>>30930991
Well shit, all good to know. I wanted to get one and file the handle and try out a bunch of shit on it, like mirror polishing when all my sharpening shit comes in and trying edge alterations.

If only somebody on k had an anodizing for retards thing, but I don't have time for that shit currently anyways, so if any anons are lurking, don't worry about it.

>>30931030
>>30931052
Sand is a motherfucker so locking collar might not be best.

>>30931052
How does wood handle a dry, hot environment? Most of my knives are your typical titanium framelock flipper, so I don't really know how wood responds to my climate.