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>>32098913
Which cheapo spyderco knife should I get? Should I wait for the new efficient

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Did someone say Knife Thread?

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>>32098946
I thought I told you that you weren't welcome round these parts.

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>>32098933
Get the Byrd Raven, it's a direct competitor to the Tenacious but a better knife IMO.

>>32099014
About the sword or the $400 knife?

>>32099062
How's it better exactly?

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>>32098946

>>32098933
>>32099062
Can't comment on the Byrd, but I've carried a Tenacious every day for the last 4 or 5 years and couldn't be happier with it.

>>32098933

Can't go wrong with a Delica, assuming that's cheap enough.

>>32099100
It's spine jimping is finer and more functional, the Tenacious jimping reminds me of the Ganzo's. The handles are of similar layout but the Raven allows you to choke if you want to. Includes a proper sharpening choil rather than the abrupt finish the Tenacious has and finally it's a better steel. They're both great and very similar I just think the Raven pips the Tenacious.

>>32099014
What were your questions dick cream ?

Hey im looking for a fixed blade EDC knife. A finger hole is preferred but know required. Any suggestions?

>>32098933
Tenacious is great

>>32100155
Spyderco Swick if you can find one.

>>32098913
Love that image Anon, good choice.

Just how good is the Mora Companion? I know it's supposedly one of the best budget fixed bushcrafters out there, but how does it stand up to say, a KABAR or a Ontario SP2? Friend is a hunter but he's usually not he one that does the dressing. Most of his knives are shitty Gerbers or chinkshit so I want to get him a halfway decent knife he can beat on but won't break when he really needs it. I was thinking a 1095 Companion, but I got to thinking maybe I should be a better friend and just get him a SP2 instead of a cheapie, but if Moras really are good then I won't feel too bad. I'm not a hunter or bushcrafter so I'm asking if anyone here has experience with both in a tual buschrafting situations.

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Got this today. Nothing special at all but first blade I've acquired in awhile.

>>32098946
HOW DO YOU MANAGE TO SPAM EVERY THREAD ?!?!

>>32098933

Get the UKPK.

>>32101001

None of those are good for dressing.

>>32101001
This >>32101435 imo, if it's a hunting knife none of the above, if it's a gp camp knife then the companion will be great.

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I like cheap kershaws.

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>>32101497
Onion designed Kershaws are great. What is that behind the knives?

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Anyone happens to know what this one is? Had it for years, lost it for 3 years and now finally got it back.

>>32101546

If there's no marker on it at all then it probably wasn't great in the first place.

>>32101497
I want to like the leek. But not being able to change the clip for lefty carry kills it for me :(

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>>32098946
Friend plz. Jealousy is unbecoming when discussing a knife as incredible as the Chris Reeve sebenza.

>>32101985

you have Chris Reeve's cock so far down your throat, i'm frankly amazed you can still breathe.

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Thinking about getting one, what you guys think?

>>32101001
Mora is a good all around camping knife, stacks up better than it should against pricier blades for how cheap it is. not the best for dressing game.

>>32102053
Italian hood/10

Cool novelty, but not good for much other than poking holes in things

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>>32102053

if it's frank beltrame, then it's as good as production stilettos go.

I'm not a fan of stilettos, but I got one a few months back, and this is the only time I've actually "used it" - as a prop for a film noir themed photoshoot.


Just don't expect the knife to be an amazing slicer - while it is full flat grind, the blade is narrow, and the geometry of the cutting edge isn't great, but then that's not what it was meant for.

>>32102094
Get a haircut before your next shoot. Messy neck is messy

>>32102102
yeah, well that was around February, and it was a one-off thing. I don't normally do photoshoots.

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Man, so far Maxamet it proving to behave pretty differently than what I was expecting.

With an ~18-20 degrees per side edge bevel it has shown much better resistance to microscopic apex chipping in EDC type use than I expected. Honestly, I think it *may* have better high sharpness edge retention than ZDP-189 while having WAY more wear resistance.

As I mentioned last thread, I've also been surprised at how well it takes a polish, even off of Spyderco benchstones. I never would have thought a steel with such an enormous carbide content at ~68 HRC would take a freehand mirror polish on sintered ceramic stones.

>>32102255
HSS is funny stuff to work with, it doesn't cope well with deformation but it's brittleness is offset with really high edge strength, so it takes a lot of abuse for the brittleness to become apparent. It does surprise me it's grinding well for you though, any thought as to why? it should be fairly rich with tungsten and vanadium carbides which aren't exactly soft.

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Got this in a trade.

>>32102377
How do the serrations cut ? Only have plain edge spydercos

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If you are an African migrant in Germany, what would be the ideal knife you can get?

>>32102543
An okapi.

>>32102562
Why the okapi?

>>32102676
To kys

>>32102532
I was skeptical at first, but the serrations perform very well on this

>>32102543

You can get the hell out of a country that doesn't want you. Did you try that, buddy?

>>32102543

What the hell does it matter. Are you afraid of being lynched? If they care enough to go that far they're not doing it by themselves and a knife most likely will not help you. You can't have a locking knife. Maybe one of the Spyderco slipits. I personally carry a spyderco UK pen knife drop point.

>>32101414
Why would I want a non-locking blade?

>>32101985
Do you even own a sebenza?

>>32102853

Why wouldn't you?

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>>32098913
Just got pic related yesterday and the blade is almost touching the right side when closed. Normal or should I exchange it?

>>32102676
Because German law says you can't have something that has both a one hand opening feature and a lock. So you either need something like the U.K. Penknife or a locking knife that doesn't have a one hand open, like an okapi, case or buck 110, or something like that.

Okapi doesn't have a thumbstud, but can easily be opened one handed with a little practice, and any officer won't think that it could be. It also locks, has a useable blade shape, is easy to sharpen and it's cheap.

>>32103010

Send 'em an email.

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>>32102294

I expected it to be relatively much harder to grind than ZDP-189 and CPM-M4 but so far it hasn't seemed that much more difficult to grind, certainly not the extent that was being suggested to me before I got it.

>>32103090
I was gonna send it in if the knife shop I got it from won't do anything.

>>32102936
Because it doesn't lock.

>>32102903
>being this new.

what do you think? Of course he has never even been close to one.

>>32102818
>>32102821
I'm not actually a African migrant. I was just wondering how they are able to commit crimes with knifes within German anti-knife laws.

>>32103334

you mean they are breaking the law?! why would anyone do that?

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>>32101015
sorry for the pic quality its dark here

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>>32098913
Is this mall ninja tier? It's pretty much the longest and strongest folder I can legally carry on the street in my city. We don't have carry laws for guns unfortunately

>>32101435
>>32101493
What would be good for dressing? A Sharpfinger?
>>32102076
Good all around, that's what I've always heard. Good enough to last a while?

>>32098946
I'm friends with Chris reeve and he doesn't even know you

>>32102255
I wanted a Maxamet Manix 2 so bad until I found out it was only the Lightweight version. If it was the regular G10 handle version, I would have been all over it.
I did a bit of research into the steel and found that most people said exactly what you did. And I already love my ZDP-189 Stretch so I was really excited about the Maxamet Manix... Until they released the catalogue.

>>32102255
You can also use it to cut the teeth off of steel files. Maxamet is some badass stuff.

>>32102532
Spyderco makes some of the best serrations that I've used. It's best to sharpen them a few times so they aren't as pointed. This helps them to cut without snagging.

>>32103834

It's being rolled out in the Manix 2 LW initially, but the plan is (assuming they sell) roll out Maxamet to several models as regular production variants.

There may not be a PM2 in it for a while though because AFAIK they can only get 3mm thick stock without custom ordering. Given that, I would expect a G10 Manix 2 version sooner rather than later.

>>32102137
Nice fedora at least

>>32099062
couldn't agree more, have a Raven 2 that I use every day - best cheap knife I've ever used.

>>32103969

also bought it as a prop for that shoot (there's a good haberdasher not far from where I live).

OKC and esee designs are the only fixed blade designs I find appealing, but they cost almost double the price in Canada.

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Is there a buyers guide for knives? Like up to $1000? I know brands up to the benchmade/ZT price range, but not higher. Pic relatedish

>>32106123

No, because anything in that range is custom/limited and depends on your own taste.

>>32106136
Im referring to multiple priceranges capping at that
Ex.
Up to 300/400/500/etc. And at the custom range, who are qualify makers

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Who /used their knife/ here?
Lost this one inna woods this fall, 3y of hard service. Old stealth was shit.
Got a new one and the new sheaths are great.

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>>32103781
Nice.

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>>32106160
I use my 940 a lot

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>>32106169

>>32106156
There's a shit ton of custom makers, some known others practically basement dweller tier. Like the other anon said, it's a matter of preference. Once you hit the $150+ range you're pretty much dealing with semi custom knives and onward. Again, matter of preference if you like them or not but they're going to be good quality.

>>32098933
i have been carrying a spyderco resilience for about 4 years now and i love it. i work construction so it gets used alot.

For sharpening
I have a 400/800/1200 set of stones. What progressiond should i go to next, i want to go to 12000 or maybe even 20k if its feasible because that sexy mirror polish

>>32103807
It'll last a while.

And a buck knife is great for dressing.

Sharpfinger works well as long as you sharpen it first, doesn't come with the best edge. An old American made high carbon one is best, but a stainless will do.

>>32103781
CS isn't the best, but the Recon series and the Code series are known for being among the best bang for your buck workhorse folders. Personally, I'd go for a PM2 sprint run if you're looking for a large folder and they have a wider range of available steels, but the CS is cheaper and has a high end ish steel. If you want quality that isn't mall ninja, get a PM2. If you wanna save $40 and don't care about having a mall ninja blade, then get the Recon.

>>32103807
If you're looking for something cheap I'd probably go with a Buck Omni hunter, the Sharpfinger should do ok though, never used one DESU the blade looks a little narrow for me, got ok belly but the way the blade steps down from the handle looks useful.

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hey /ktg/ im looking for a knife to EDC on my belt on my left side. I've been torn between the Gerber Ghoststrike, ESEE Izula-II, and Cold Steel Double Agent 1 / 2.

Which of those would you pick or would you pick another.

>>32107941
Out of those options the ESEE. Cold Steel is good too if it's offered in CTS xhp.

>>32101539
Folding stool

>>32108149
Close, it's a budget fuck Ikea knockup, great for kids though

>>32108597
Heh, NVM me, didn't realise you were replying to my question, been a while since I asked. Funny that both pics are on stools though.

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is my knife /k/ approved?

>>32106409

You're going to have to answer a bunch of questions before I'd be able to make any stone recommendations:

1) Are you experienced at freehand sharpening?

2) What kind of stones do you have now? Are they waterstones?

3) What kinds of steels would you be interested in mirror polishing on the stones?

4) Are you aware that mirror polished edges look pretty but aren't functionally that useful due to very low slicing aggression and (for the same reason) poor edge retention in slice cutting? I would advise using a microbevel at a grit that's actually practically useful if you want to mirror the edge bevel for aesthetic reasons.

5) What's your budget? Are you prepared to buy a diamond plate to flatten waterstones on top of the waterstones themselves?

6) Do you care if the stones have to be flattened a lot and wear relatively quickly as long as they cut faster? Or would you prefer harder, less muddy waterstones, even if they are much slower?

>>32107941

What's your budget and do you really need the toughness of the ESEE? If you don't need the toughness, there will be probably be higher performance options at the price point.

>>32108673
i really didnt want to pay too much. less than $50 is what i was really wanting to pay when i set out to look for a knife. For the most part, i dont to outdoorsman things. So strength may not be necessary. But some utility would be nice.

>>32108714

In that case I'd definitely go for the ESEE

>>32108906
too bad its $70

>>32108714
>>32108981
@
>>32108906

Im an idiot. i meant to say i didnt want to pay MORE than $50

>>32108654
It's a classic, functional design made by a classic company. It is very outdated compared to modern standards, but was once the pinnacle of American made, cheap, but well made folders. I think everyone should have one, even if it doesn't get used.

>>32108981
Check out the Enzo necker. It comes in scandi grind too.

How often should I be oiling up my knife?

Just a standard higo, mostly sees every day use opening packages and slicing up the occasional snack.

I keep it clean and dry between uses, but I live by the ocean and we're getting into a pretty humid summer here.

>>32110701
I would apply a thin film every other day or so if you're not inside a dry lower humidity housing.

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>>32110701
When you use it on something that takes oil coating off, when it gets wet, and that's about it. The oil will stay until its removed, it won't go anywhere on its own.

>actually considering dropping $400 on a knife for myself for xmas

>>32112565
What knife?
If it was a midtech or a balisong I'd understand.

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>>32112565
Did I just hear someone say $400?

>>32112668
factory custom zt0392PURBLKWC would prefer if the blade was like the normal 0392 wc would ge ta normal hinderer if the action didnt suck so much dick

>>32112750
>zt0392PURBLKWC
Get an actual hinderer xm 18. The factory just released another batch of wharncliffe fatties, well worth the extra cash.

>>32113876
But Hinderer action sucks dick
Atleast on the few ive handled
Plus I have no need for a super thick blade

Plus most shit I've heard is that zt makes Hinderer knives better then Hinderer makes them

>>32101001
Outdoor edge for hunting. Never gave them a look until i met guys that hunt a lot. Never heard a single complaint about them for breaking down bambi.

>>32103781
that's a pretty long knife i can only carry the mini recon 1

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how about some balis

knifebros what is the strongest lock?

what should i get for my first benchmade?
choices are
>bedlam
>rift
>contego
>adamas
>707
>precinct
>griptillian

>>32114237
That was true about the old hinderer models, the newer ones are super smooth with good flipping action. I own two, a slicer and a wharncliffe, the slicer is my favorite knife. I can understand not wanting a thick blade though. I also own a zt 562cf, not nearly as nice.

Any experience with the Kershaw link? Thinking about getting one but I'm not sure.

>>32112565
For $400 you should look into customs.

>>32115863
Unironically the Cold Steel Triad lock, but it's also overkill for literally everything, so you don't really need the strength.

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>>32112750
Dunno if they'd be your thing, but knifecenter has a Black Friday deal on Todd Begg Mini Bodegas for $400. I think that's the best $400 you could spend on a knife right now. I'd be buying one right now if I weren't kinda broke. (And if I splurge, it's gonna be on one of the Inkosis that BHQ is getting on Monday.)

>>32115863
>>32117009
Yeah the Triad lock is pretty ridonculous. My personal vote would go for the Ball bearing lock though, it's also going to break a pivot before it breaks a lock but it's fuckloads nicer to use than a Triad.

>>32115828
With that many 6x's and 51's, you could have had a few BRS's or HOM's. Objectively better flipping and handle material. I love balis, but the old 4x's are a lot better than the new ones and honestly the 6x's are overpriced.
>>32115863
Cold Steel Triad. But it's so strong it's pretty much overkill. If you're doing a job that requires something better than a lockback or Axis lock, you may as well use a fixed blade.

>>32107941
>gerber