/ktg/ knife thread general #66

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Christmas gift

>>32466819

Even if it's something you wouldn't use, just throw it in the toolbox or glove compartment and you'll always have a knife handy.

Thinking of selling some of my production folders nd dropping $500 on a midtech
Should I?

>>32466853
It's taken up residence in my m65. I usually keep a knife in each of my coats anyway.

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Dead thread

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Top one is a handmedown and bottom is this year's Christmas gift

You would think that given how frequently benchmade uses the axis lock, they would do something to make it not feel so loose and gritty. Kinda shitty to have a knife that costs 3x as much as another and they both have the exact same locking hardware and they're both kinda mediocre.

>>32467461
Im trying to find out where I should sell my knives and trying to come up with prices

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>>32467470

Sheath I made for my new knife.

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Just lost my edc looking for a new one.... I work at heights and need something that can cut cable and shit in case I get tangled... any suggestions?

>>32467505
Which knives?

Benchmade 860, is it good?

>>32467711
Bradford guardian 3 ffg m390 ( might keep it )
Benchmade mini grip (sheepsfoot)
Benchmade mini barrage (assisted)
Ontario rat 1
Maybe my Benchmade 940
Maybe some of my Spydercos but not sure yet

Trying to thin down the collection

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>>32467493
Typical Benchmade.

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>>32466532
Was this a mistake

>>32466929

No. What $500 midtech are you going to buy that isn't virtually a complete scam?

Just bought a plain edge USMC KABAR. Is it a good knife or did I fall for a meme?

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>>32466532

It's hard for even to choose my favorite folder, much less favorite knife (I.e. including fixed blades).

Spydiechef or PM2 in M4 or Cruwear for folder, Calton necker in 1095 or Spyderco Mule Team in Maxamet for fixed.

>>32468460

Think I'm going to pick up that Mule for my next purchase. Where did you buy your scales?

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>>32468588

I got the Halpern Titanium g10 scales.

>>32468424
I've been considering a g&g hawk Mudd
Fully sealed pivot and fully sealed locking mechanism would be very beneficial in the sort of work I do as it's not uncommon for me to have to be cutting in very muddy environments and or completely dunking my knives underwater
And it gets old dissasbling my EDC every day to dry out the ball bearings , or to clean out grit etc

>>32468424
>>32468724
Blood too somewhat surprisingly
Blood is very hard to clean out when it's 5+ hours old

>>32467821
Reddit's /r/knife_swap is a pretty good place to sell, or at least get an idea of good prices

>>32468724

We'll, I'll be damned. You appear to have a legitimate case for buying a midtech, and, assuming the Mudd actually works like it's supposed to in theory, it appears the knife actually has a functional purpose.

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I like my Spydercos the most.

Next knife will probably be the Bitchmade 940-1. Love how it's probably the lightest folding knife it's size.

>>32469175
Well the pivot is supposedly completely sealed
And the locking mechanism is also supposedly completely sealed

Btw ball bearings are nice for smoothness but grit is terrible for them
Phosphor bronze is much better for grit but still not nice at all

Fuck if my $500 knife didn't work properly I'd have no issue calling up the makers and bitching about it /demanding money back etc

Water gets inside knives and does terrible things , especially muddy dirty water
Ball bearings start to rust and flat spot other shit starts to rust
Blood is even worse ( though that's only maybe once a month

Maybe a nitrogen based steel with titanium handles /titanium screws etc with phosphor bronze wouldn't be too bad but sand in a frame lock or liner lock sucks

I have to go through 5 or so knives tomorrow and dissasemble/clean/lubricate them
Probably do some sharpening while I'm at it

>>32469434
How do you like the southard?
Will trade you for a 940

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>>32469497
>How do you like the southard?

It's my favorite knife. I think the PM2 is the more practical knife, but the Southard has so many weird things about it that all fit me perfectly.

>>32469530
Well fuck
That was the next knife on my to get list but then I started considering a midtech
The southard has sort of been a grail knife from when I very first started collepcting

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>>32469564

It's the most expensive knife I've bought, at $200. Worth every penny. My only complaint is the pocket clip so I got a nice custom titanium one off ebay for $25.

It is also the sharpest factory knife I've ever had felt. The only knives that have come close have been my S110V Spyderco. By the time you feel it biting into your skin it's already at the verge of drawing blood.

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Just went to Walmart and they had a whole bunch of shit on clearance. Crkt drifter for $15+multitool, sog multitool +knife, Kershaw double knife pack, and more.

I picked up this little Camillus kit that had a little pocket knife a hatchet and some survival key chain thing.

>>32470218
Also got one of those $4 Walmart Ozark trail knives and its not to bad so far other than the stiff lock. Weight is good and it flies out well.

>>32467727

The auto version of it is good.

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>>32470250
Forgot pic

Is spine whacking a valid test of an axis lock for EDC or is it autism? I got some Ganzo's for kicks while ordering some other misc chinese ripoff stuff and liked them as a cheap knife till I found out about their axis lock design failing at this. Will I lose fingers or will I have to be doing stuff like batoning or chopping quickly at brush to trigger this?

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Plus a buck 55 that I got for christmas and is my new edc, grip is too big and I think I'm going to retire it

Looking to get a new Benchmade knife before their new Balisong comes out January 3rd.

I am thinking about a Emissary or Mini Reflex 2. Anyone have either of them?

>>32467470
When are you getting a usa made one? Fuck Chinese chink shit.

>>32467470
Made in Walden or Ellenville? If not, throw it out.

>tfw I grew up 15 minutes from the Schrade plant
>tfw all my friends' parents lost their jobs
>tfw you drive by the plant that they've been slowly tearing down for a decade

I'm so glad I moved out of Jew York.

>>32469434
sup le reddit

>>32470404
Bid on a couple, haven't got one yet. Working on it.

>>32470405

It's China

>>32470357
i dunno what you get up to while EDC'ing but most everything i do is straightforward cutting, so i'm not exerting any force on the knife that could cause the blade to close on me.

>>32470357
Ganzo's Axis isn't as strong as an actual axis, and realistically you aren't going to suddenly get a ton of force on the back of the blade anyways.

So should I get a southard as my next knife? Or should I save for a while longer and get the Mudd

>>32466532
Is that a Stretch? I own the ZDP-189 Green original (not the Stretch 2). Love it.

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I'd buy one in a heartbeat if it wasn't assisted open

>>32472906
If you want a flipper get the ZT0450 or 0095, or if you wanted the Spyderco get a Magnitude or Gayle Bradley Advocate

>>32473399

It's the drop point UKPK. I also have a stretch, but after carrying the UKPK for a while the stretch seems massive.

>>32473405
Is AO not legal where you are or are you just not a fan of the mechanism? I could totally understand the latter, I once sliced open a finger while grabbing my keys because something caught the flipper on my Lcck. I swear that thing has the worst safety device in the world, it holds the knife closed when I want it open and it fails when I need it. I like the Leek itself though.

>>32473417
I have an 0452 cf
I'm trying to decide between a southard and saving a bit longer for a midtech

>>32474027

I don't see what the Southard offers you given the issues you mentioned earlier. Save for the midtech.

>>32474099
I just like the look, I'm a fan of Spydercos , like the sheepsfooty blade
Like it overall

>>32474108

No, I get that, I mean that it doesn't do anything for the grime in the pivot issues you mentioned. Sell the ZT and buy a Southard if you like, but only the Mudd is going to address the grime issues.

>>32473901
Assisted knives are just less fun to fiddle with.

>>32474154
Yeah, I still carry knives when I'm not at work that don't (necessarily) have the same grime issue
And I'm still a collector

IL probably end up with both tbqh just depends What one I get first

I'm actually off work for a while so I'm not in desperate need of a grime proof knife not for a month or so

Also tried carrying a fixed blade for a while ( for the grime issue) but I need something that isn't attached to my belt for work due to ease of access
I need to be able to throw my knife in a breast pocket or toss it to a co-worker
And having a sheath totally attached to my belt means I can't do that
A tech LOC might be better hen the normal sheath but I still prefer folding

Can we get a trigger warning on the OP? I nearly took my finger off with a UKPK I got as a souvenir from the company store where I was in Denver. Finger choil safety my ass.

>>32474455

What were you doing?

>>32474571
Trying to cut the top off a shampoo bottle for my wife.

I cut myself three times in the first four days I owned it, and have since named it Stormbringer.

>>32467687
What kind of cable?

Would I rather have a spyderco fine ceramic stone, or a strop and CBN emulsion?

>>32474027
I don't see why you'd need a Southard when you have the 0452. I think midtechs are not worth the money though. I'd get the Advocate.

>>32474455
Why should we have to account for user error?

>>32475276

That's a pretty hard use for it. I wouldn't try to cut hard plastic with it.

Anyone else have a Manix 2 LW? I think I can hear the spring rattling against the support bar it's around when shaking/moving the knife.

Is that bad?

Should it irritate me?

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Got one of these bc of the color and size

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>>32475700

Depends on how you use them. A Spyderco F is good for creating and touching up microbevels, leaves an apex finish like a ~8k waterstone, with very high push cutting sharpness while retaining some slicing aggression.

16 micron CBN on balsa can be used to create a similar effect with a convex microbevel but can be a bit more finicky to get good results off of because of how much effect angle, stroke length and force used have when stropping.

Avoid the kind of ~1 micron CBN emulsions typically recommended online, they tend to remove all slicing aggression from an apex with too many stropping passes meaning they can't be used to keep a convex microbevel touched up.

My Spydiechef has been used and kept touched up daily for over a week now and still easily touches up back to ~100% of initial sharpness.

>>32476595
when researching about the spyderco stone, i saw some people didnt have totaly flat stones, and had to grind them down with a diamond. any knowledge on this? i've not got a tough enough stone to lap with.

>>32477350

It's pretty much luck of the draw if yours comes flat. My Spyderco M and if benchstones are perfect, my F benchstone is crap and I don't use it, but all my Sharpmaker rods are fairly flat.

>>32477497
with that being said, do you think it would be a safer bet to go with the CBN?

>>32477640

Personally, I prefer a 16 micron CBN on balsa convex microbevel to a Spyderco F v-shaped microbevel, but be aware that stropping a convex microbevel involves a bit more of a learning curve and finesse than using a stone for a microbevel.

>>32476347
I want it
Why not ?

>>32476595
Because of you I want this knife

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>>32477842

Good.

I've been shilling the shit out of it because if it is a sales success and people like the thinner grind, Spyderco might make more knives with similarly thin grinds, and that would make me very happy.

I also have been enjoying the knife so much I've been carrying it continuously since I got it.

>>32478015

If it was cheaper I'd probably buy that one.

I have a benchmade 940 and an Esee Izula II

Will an edge pro apex allow me to sharpen them effectively?

I have no experience sharpening by hand or by machine. I'm not good at stuff like that and I won't be able to keep a consistent angle. I want to know if the apex is dummy-proof. Easy enough for me to just pick up and use.

>>32478340

An EP Apex only eliminates developing the muscle memory for angle control, it doesn't exclude you from having to learn the basic principles of sharpening.

There is also a trade off between the up-front time required to learn how to freehand (but sharpening individual knives is very fast once you get good) vs much less learning curve for a guided system (but sharpening each knife is slow).

>>32478829
I'm fine with going slow. I realize that even with a fixed sharpener I have to learn about "forming the burr" and all the other intricacies of sharpening, but I'm hoping like you said, I'll be able to pick it up and actually start getting knives sharp sooner.

>>32475370
standard comm cable, coax/network

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So is there any reason to ever use the griptilian over a 940?

>>32479397

If you're doing something that will completely fuck up the knife.

>>32479407
Then theres a better tool for the job, and with benchmades customer service, if its not abuse to the knife this voiding warranty , the 940 is still better

>>32479423

You asked why.

>>32467871
>framelock
heh

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Alright so I'm looking to buy an EDC knife and I can't decide between the Spyderco Delica 4 or a Kershaw Ken Onion Blur, I have my likes and dislikes about both but I also wouldn't mind having both either.

Seems a lot of people enjoy the Spyderco a bit more, it has the VG10 steel and seems to just be a generally more popular knife. But I do like how Kershaw is USA made. Also I couldn't really tell what knife OP was holding, looks similar to a Spyderco Delica 4, maybe some slight differences. But what would some of you recommend me between the two knifes I suggested?

Finally a good knife thread without that microtech faggot
That guy has to show us all up with his collection of blades he never uses.
So glad i got him to quit

>>32467493
Feels perfect on both of mine
Lube it maybe

>>32479866
Delica
Not shit steel

>>32479891
Wait a second. YOU made him leave?!
Fuck you faggot, he was the only trip i actually liked
Drop dead

>>32479905
I looked up the steel used on the Kershaw Blur and people still said it was good steel, almost comparable to VG10. They even did cutting tests and other kinds of test, and the results were quite similar.

>>32479891
Hunter is why we can't have nice things
You and SOGfag ruin every thread
Get and stay get

>>32479891
I have never replied to you before:
FUCK YOU

>>32479397
If you actually want to use the thumb stud, perhaps

>>32479891
Eat a dick

>>32479891
Die

>>32479397
Plenty of them.

The 940 is slim and slick (though the G10 in your pic is better), while the Grip lives up to its name. The latter is much more controllable if you're using it as a work knife and have wet or greasy hands.

The Grip offers a variety of blade shapes and deployment methods that the 940 doesn't.

Finally, some may prefer 154CM's ease of sharpening over S30V's edge retention.

>>32479866
Are you the same anon who posted >>32478676 ?

Given the choice I'd take the Delica. I don't really like backlocks or FRN but I hate SpeedSafe, aluminum handles, and shitty liner locks even more. I like US-made stuff too, but I'll happily buy a Japanese product like the Delica.

>>32479911
>>32479933
>>32479956
>>32479972
>>32480016
You kids realize i did you all a favor right?
That attention whore had no place here.
You should be thanking me
I'm glad his kid is sick. He fucking deserves it, now he can't beg for attention from here anymore

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>>32480051
You are a piece of shit. Post some content.

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>>32480051
Hey assfuck, go kill yourself. We won't miss you.

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>>32470372
I like your SAKs, what kind are they?
I have the Hercules model myself, I personally love it since it has a nice set of tools, the screwdrivers saved my bacon once at work. The only gripes I have about it is the material its made from. I'm just nitpicking, but I really like the shinyness of their other swiss army knives.

Should I get another one, not to replace the Hercules but to carry around? I dunno, it would feel like a waste of money to me.

>>32480366
Not the anon you replied to, but my favorite EDC SAK is the Explorer.

It's small and slim enough for dress pants, but has most of the tools you'd need on a daily basis, including scissors and an inline screwdriver instead of the stupid back-mounted one. The only thing I dislike is the magnifier, because it's mostly useless, but at least it doesn't really add much weight.

>>32480399
Nice dubs and thanks for your reply.
I like the way the explorer looks, can the magnifier start fires or is it too little?

>>32479397
Not shit ergos and not shit blade profile. Also not as expensive, considering the Ritter Grip has better steel at lower price than base model 940.

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What knife is this? I bought it for 25 at a thrift store. 9in long and a 5in blade. I thought it was an estwing but judging by the brass guard, 4 brass strips, and the non-estwing pommel it's not

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>>32480533
pommel

>>32480408
You know, I've never actually tried. It's pretty damn small so I wouldn't bet on it.

I've actually used it for normal stuff a few times, but it was never really critical, more like satisfying curiosity about things.

>>32480476
>Ritter Grip

Speaking of this, the Ritter is being discontinued, in case anybody hasn't heard. Buy one if you want one because they'll be gone soon.

Ritter also confirmed that he'll no longer be working with Benchmade, so it's not that a new model is coming either.

>>32480561
Thank you, If I get it I'll post in this thread about the burning capabilities of the lens!

>>32480325
>>32480348
You are welcome kids. Fuck that guy.
I hope he kills himself.
I have kept him out for at least 3 weeks.
Dubs means his kid wont survive

>>32480801

No one likes you.

>>32480801
Someone get Hunter to leave. At least the Microtech guy and SOG posted pictures and their autism was entertaining at times. This guy just shits them up and it ain't funnt.

>>32480561
Yeah, I'm bummed the Ritter Grip is being discontinued. Was hoping to get one at some point just so I can have a Grip, but it's just after Christmas and I'm a broke ass motherfucker with more knives higher up on my to get list.

>>32480806
I have an appearance to maintain. My fans need me to be here. Piss off nobody
>>32480806
Those pretenders have no place here. I am the real deal.
Sog posted fake garbage and microfag posted overpriced garbage.
So fucking excited that cancer is lethal to kids.
Quit white knighting

>>32479932
Kershaw is bad in my experience. Spyderco has better qc
Id save for the minigriptillian or a manix

>>32481045
I don't even know how to respond to this.
You trashed the sixk kid of one of the only respectable tripfags here because you are jealous?
Fuck you are even worse than the original Hunter 2-1
You and your army of fagwaggons need to get the hell out

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>>32480972
I hope the microtech guy comes back. He's alright in my book.

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What do you guys think of this one?

>>32481699

Looks like it would hurt to use without anything other than padded gloves.

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Some of you guys may remember me as the Nakamura anon. I just replaced it with a new EDC, a Lionsteel TRE G10. Here's the two together.

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>>32482398
And from the other side.

I'm absolutely head over heels for this thing at the moment. The quality is insane, especially considering I got it for little more than half of what I paid for the Nakamura. There's not a flaw to be found in the thing. Every touch surface feels like a well-used bar of soap, the machining is incredible, and I love the design. It's light and the Ti clip actually works. (Thanks to both, I've actually been carrying it around in my pajama pants, which I could never do with the Nakamura.) It has the best factory edge I've ever seen, and shaves my arm hair easily straight out of the box. I'm particularly impressed with the grinding and stonewash work, even under harsh light I can't see a hint of grinding marks, unlike on the Nakamura where they're very obvious.

Unlike earlier versions, it flips very well too. I have to TRY to get it to fail.

All in all I'm blown away. I think the only thing I'd change would be to add some jimping to the spine and flipper tab, but it's not bad at all without them.

By the way, if anybody wants to listen to my autistic knife ramblings, I'm putting up a youtube channel soon. I'll shill it here if anybody's interested. I promise to keep the videos short and on point, too, unlike most knife channels.

Is it true that Ka-bar is now a shit brand, with poor quality knives?

>>32483249
They, like Boker, have licensed their name to certain manufacturers of an Asian persuasion so it's possible to find crappy knives with their name on it but their knives as a whole are still fine, although I think Kabar's gone a little nuts with their pricing. IMO there's no point in buying a standard Kabar when it's only $10 cheaper than a BK7.

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My newest addition, it's a pretty great utility tool

>>32480533

Shape reminds me of Ka-Bar USN Mk. 1 or 2

>>32483249
no, the make shitty chinese folders like anyone else and their traditional style blades are a ok

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>All these shit knives and shit oppinions

>>32485411
>Jewstrema Raticuck

Bibbidi baappi boopi? Booppidi biippi? Pizza baappi buuppi?

>>32485411

What is this even. Doesn't know what it wants to be.

>>32485411
>posting pics of knives that don't belong to you

>>32479102
are you willing to buy a knife that's much too nice?
slysteel sharktooth
has a couple styles, but basically it's forever-metal and a good design for you (cause you need to use your hands while climbing, presumably) so far as not dropping it goes

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Alright gents... Thinking of buying a late xmas gift for myself.

Should I get:
>Manix 2
>PM2
>ZT 0620cf
>another Yojimbo 2 and dual-carry like Michael Janich does

Really want the ZT, as I only have one other ZT and no Emerson knives at all. But the price is really up there, and not sure if I like the wait time for shipping on it considering that.

Anybody own all 4 and can tell me which is best bang for buck?

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Waiting for the new Karahawk to come in the mail atm

>>32485701
Something not tanto you fucking queer

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>>32485723
Go fuck yourself.
0620cf it is.

>>32485761
I almost feel good that my post convinced you to buy yet another shitty tanto, but I also feel bad because I've boosted tanto sales by 1.

>>32485723
Why the hate for tanto?

>>32485821
Because it looks like crap and serves no purpose in the slightest, it improves literally nothing.

>>32485821
Name one thing that only a tanto can do, or that another knife can't do better.

Half serrated is more useful than tanto.

>>32485863
In my experience a tanto tip seems to penetrate things slightly better, bags of sand, feed ect.

But let's say for the sake of argument that it does nothing better than a drop point. Are there any downsides to a tanto other than more of a challenge to sharpen?

>>32485900
A tanto tip is more obtuse than other knife points. A knife with a more acute point will stab better. What would be easier, poking through a bag of feed with a tent stake or a railroad spike?

>>32485761
get the 0630, much better..

>>32485632

Are they jews?

They make great overpriced knives though

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Updated stash - just picked up the Cold Steel tac 1. Any suggestions to diversify my collection?

>>32486217
Yes, literally anything different from the knives you already have

>>32486217

>Any suggestions to diversify my collection?

Buy different knives

>>32486217

Pretty trashy taste

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>>32485830
Tell your caregiver to stop letting your retarded ass browse and post here.

I say caregiver because I assume you're mentally deficient.

>>32485863
Tight straps on packages. We have moving blankets at work that come wrapped in tarp and heavy duty straps that make zip-ties look like bitch-ties. The strap tends to be on them incredible tight. The tantos secondary tip does a better job of reaching the straps and cutting them without cutting the blankets.

Literally only negative is having to reset the blade on a lansky after sharpening ths primary so you can then sharpen the secondary. If you have a belt system, it should be relatively just as easy.

You guys are an embarassment to this thread.

Gonna bitch about the increased time needed to sharpen a tanto on a lansky or by hand on stone, but I bet more than one of your bitch-asses has a karambit you've never sharpened because you have no clue how to.

Classic knife community retardation that gets us mocked. Way to go, faggots.

>>32486246
Let's see your collection

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>>32486260

I dont think I have pics.

All of them are old anyways

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>>32486217
You have all the fixed blades you could ever need.

Maybe start adding folders to the collection?

A tomahawk/machete wouldn't be bad to add either.

>>32486275
What exactly is trashy?

>>32486281Have you put that sog fixed blade to use? Have heard mixed reviews about the company

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>>32486282

You have lots of low-tier knives that are all very similar.

Up your game. One great knife is more enjoyable than five of those

>>32481045
What the hell is wrong with you?

>>32486310
>glock
>kabar
>cold steel

I beg to differ.

>>32486282
Not the anon who said they're trashy but I get the same impression. Hard to define but I know it when I see it.

>>32486329

Glock is bottom of the barrel

Kabar is medium-low, so is Cold Steel, except their expensive 400$+ range

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Smallest knife I own, I love it though

>>32469488
Why not just switch to a small fixed blade?

>>32485900
not that anon but, in alot of cases in non powder metallurgical steels the secondary tanto tip is cut against the grain of the steel, making it not take an edge as well, and also possibly not holding an edge as long , Though thats just what ive read and have no personal experience with tantos

>>32486345
The glock knife is inexpensive but is basically indestructible. Expensive blades do not necessarily match in quality and performance

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>>32486378

It doesnt matter if it's shit at cutting and shit for doing anything you would need a knife for.

Also it's incredibly overpriced for what it is and what it costs to armies.

You have a trashy mentality. Like people that defend "muh military surplus" and "muh cheap walmart clothes"

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>>32486301
I honestly haven't done much with it besides cut thorns I was caught on whilst hunting, and I have a vid on my IG: UrbanMusashi where I cut at some gallon jugs with it as well. Successfully threw and stuck it on a few occassions. Reviewers have said they could successfully baton with them. Came razor sharp and hasn't failed me yet. It was a solid purchase at the time.

When I bought it, Tsunamis were going for $55-$60 on eBay. I got a sheath made for it for $60 so I only spent about $120 total. Now the Tsunami is discontinued and you can't find them for less than $100...

If you want a quality knife/sheath all in one purchase, I'd go with the Cold Steel Recon tanto if I were buying a tanto today.

>>32486401
If it gets the job done I really don't give a shit. Buying pricey knives you'll never use is just stupid.

>>32486419
>>32486419

The thing is, Glock Knives do a shit job

>>32486430
It's pretty much made as a piercing weapon. Cold Steel and Kabar also perform excellently despite being inexpensive.

>>32486455

It's shit at piercing as well. Too thick at the tip and all tips come blunt or square from the factory.

You have low standards, you just havent experienced the good stuff

>>32486101
The knives are made in italy, and are supposed to be issued for the military. Thats part of the mark up. You dont see people crying about medfords pricing here though.

>>32486330
Hes right. Its all black plastic, ka-bar (shit tier tang that bends when hit) and fake jugend knives ? Whats the point in collecting shit, get something thats actually collectable.

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>>32486378
ITS NOT COLLECTIBLE, YOU DONT CALL IT A COLLECTION.

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>>32486249
Holy fuck you're too angry. Just because your tanto knives are shit doesn't mean the world is ending, calm down.

>>32486593
>was thinking of making a folding knife
>looks almost exactly like this

spooky.

Aluminum or SS knife handle ? It will be cheapshit 10$ knife bought locally, I don't care for more expensive knives, I don't have the money nor the need for it
Will M-Tech explode in my hand ?

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>>32486874
Get it made.

>>32486572

I know what Extrema Ratio are and they're legit 9/10s and 10/10s except for the retarded chisels.

I was asking because I'm surprised that guy called them jestrema raticuck when they are pretty great

>>32486217
>Repro nazi shit

*cringe*

Just about everything to the left is nice though.

Why do you people have threads about sharp metal pieces?

I've got this $3 one thats worked for like over a year. Once it stops working I can rub it on a hard rock or something and it works again. When that doesnt work I can just buy another.

Explain to me why I should spend $50 on one instead of $3?

>>32487146
If you don't care then just buy a $3 one. Ain't going to convince you one way or another.

>>32487146
Other people don't live your life and cut the same stuff as you. "Once it stops working I can rub it on a hard rock or something and it works again" kind of makes me think you don't cut much at all.

Have you ever actually sharpened your knife?

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>>32487158
>>32487409

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>>32487458
Thanks for the bump Anon.

>>32486249
>I say caregiver because I assume you're mentally deficient.

>SOGfag
>mister I've never trained but I'm serious about self defense because I was diddled as a kid is calling anyone mentally deficient

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Here' my edc, fling shit at me

>>32487806
I disagree with your choices but can respect them.

>>32468035
all my benchmades have been shit

>>32487806
HAHAHAHAHA
>HAHAHAHAHA
ITS A SHITMADE
>SHITMADE

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>>32466532

overpriced but there was something about it that made me want to put my dick on it

>>32488391
>>32488548
Maybe because you treat them like shit. I know people who had Benchmades last for years, and they still use them to this day. Also I went into a local hunting shop and all the employees EDC Benchmade knives, they even say it's their most popular knife brand.

>>32487126
hes jealous because he doenst have one

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>>32487754
We've been over this. I've had training. Minimal, but still training. More than you've had.

>Anon. The Mister Keyboard warrior who likes to talk about utility knives on a weapons board, cuts himself on double-edge karambits, and we know nothing else about because he's a fat shit and wants to find people to try and bully since he's get roasted hard af irl for being a fat useless shit

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Hi /kg/
I was thinking about purchasing this one right here.
"Gerber 4.11-in 2-Blade Steel-Stainless Utility Knife"
Anyone have experience with it or anything, I'm not too crazy about the design of it, but overall its mostly what I'm looking for.
And the smaller knife I could give to my kid brother or throw it into my EDC Pack.

What do you guys think?

>>32485701
ZT0450

>>32486217
Folders. Start with the Spyderco Paramilitary 2 or 3, easily the sturdiest folders I've ever seen (other than Cold Steel whose folders are horrible carries)

>>32490686
Protip: never buy ANYTHING Gerber. Even the "decent" ones suck in comparison to other options. If you're looking for a cheap but quality carry get a Spyderco Tenacious, CRKT Fossil, or Kershaw Skyline.

>>32490855
Alright, dubs tell the truth so I guess I'll avoid Gerber.
Thanks for that tip, any other guidelines you could throw at me?

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>>32490686
I think I wouldn't trust my life on either and thus wouldn't buy them.

While suitable for edc, they're likely to be insufficient as actual weapons. The steel is likely to be of lower quality and will not retain its' edge for very long.

>inb4 telling me you aren't looking for advice on capable weapons on a weapons board

>>32490879
But I am looking for advice!
I have a SAK already but I don't feel too confident with it, meaning if I were to stab really fast or deep I feel like my hand wouldn't stop and I'd cut the fuck out of my hands.

(Not that I would ever get myself in a knife-fight scenario, I know its better to run, but sometimes things just happen)

>>32490686

It's a literal piece of shit. My sister gifted me one before I knew anything about knives. The pivot became loose and there's no way to tighten it or even loosen it, so the blade closes at the slightest touch. Stay away from it.

>>32490864
Serrations are a waste if you keep your knives sharp regularly. Just adds difficulty to sharpening and doesn't give much benefit unless you're cutting bread regularly.

Never buy pull-through sharpeners, y'know like the handheld ones where you pull the blade through to sharpen it quickly? Those *destroy* your blade, fast. Same applies for the electric versions. Get yourself a Lansky system, it looks like a clamp and they're like $40-70 depending on which model and where you buy them, they work insanely well and can teach you how to sharpen easily and for cheap. It'll last a while and sharpen almost any knife.

Another thing to stay away from are gun brand licensed knives, by that I mean Smith & Wesson and Ruger branded knives, some others may be out there I don't know of. They're basically cheapos that are licensed by well known gun makers, total sham.

Also if it doesn't list an actual blade steel (ie a combination of numbers and letters) and just says "stainless steel" or "carbon steel" it is 80% likely to be shit, especially if made in Pakistan.

Old brands like KA-BAR, Gerber, Buck, Case, etc are all a little behind the times and even though Buck and KA-BAR still make quality knives, there are better options out there. I highly recommend Spyderco, they have a wide range of knives from budget to high end and the majority of them are great value for the money. Benchmade can be good but their quality control is horrible and their materials midrange, mostly overpriced due to the warranty, I tend to avoid them. Don't ever buy a Microtech. If you want to stay cheap, Kershaw and CRKT make some good ones mostly in the lower price range, just do your research and decide on a model that fits you. I do recommend spending a decent amount on a good knife just so you have something to rely on. It's like the difference between a Glock and a Sig Sauer, Glock makes good quality for cheap and Sig makes expensive guns that are justified because they're so damn good

>>32490897
The sad truth is, most folders, particularly liner lock and frame lock knives in general, aren't built for a fight. The problem lies with the possibility of the lock disengaging mid-fight and closing on your fingers.

The best locks from the tests I've watched appear to be: back lock, triad lock, compression, ball-bearing, axis, or arc lock. Liner/frame locks can make the cut if there is a swedge on the lock/blade to prevent slipping/disengagement, if the framelock is relatively thick, and of course, the stop pin and pivot needs to be capable of withstanding a minimum of 150lbs of force, but preferably 200lbs of force or greater. You may see a knifes' frame lock fail in tests, but don't let that discourage you from them entirely. The argument/theory is that they won't disengage while a firm grip keeps the lock engaged. In shorter words, while liner/frame locks are to generally be avoided, some can be trusted. Research must be done on the particular make/model to be sure.

For example, I own a Zero Tolerance 0452cf. It's a very beautiful knife. Very collectible. But the stop pin is too thin, and it isn't secured by any screws. It also used a thin ball-bearing pivot that you can see the blue plastic rim for while lock is engaged. It's more like pocket jewelry for showing off.

Then there's my Yojimbo 2... It surpassses the ZT Sinkevich models as both an edc and a weapon for half the price. Very similar steel. Similar quality handle materials. Very different knives in terms of overall capabilities.

You should also avoid 440 stainless. 8Cr13mov and similar steels are better options. CTS, CTX, Cruwear, Elmax, AUS-8, VG-10, etc. are some better quality steels to name a few.

Look for a thick stop pin, a blade at least 3in in length, a strong pivot, a solid lock, etc. Being designed by a martial artist can help, but unless it's Janich, Williams, or Thompson, I wouldn't immediately trust it without some form of proof the knife can perform as they claim.

sup guise. any thoughts on the piranha miniguard? Seems like a good little auto knife for edc.

>>32491182
Goddamnit I thought SOGfag was gone.

The Yojimbo is $120 and the ZT0450 is $160, only $40 more and is made of a similar steel with full ti handles. It is thinner both in width and thickness and is lighter than the Yojimbo with a thinner blade, making it a more versatile EDC except for the weapon factor. If your primary concern is a weapon then you should carry a Cold Steel Espada Large, a 4" fixed blade, or god forbid, A HANDGUN. Most folders are not designed to be weapons and as such should not be used that way. Even folders designed to be weapons will most likely not be very effective at it or as an EDC tool.

I will agree on avoiding cheap steels, mostly 8cr13mov (or similar), 440A/B/C, 420HC, AUS-8, CTS-BD1 or ATS-34. Mid range steels like VG-10, S30V/S35VN, H1, ZDP-189, etc. are miles better.

>>32491235
Wouldn't touch Piranha with a 10 foot pole. Autos are novelty knives. If you want a good cheap auto get a Protech Sprint or Kershaw Launch 4, but don't expect easy 1 hand operation, reliability, or durability out of them. If you want any of those 3 qualities, or all of them at the same time, get a Spyderco Paramilitary 2 or Benchmade Griptilian in D2.

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some karambit I picked up at a kiosk

>>32488010
>>32488548

What is wrong with the Benchmade beldam?
I have one and I don't see a downside yet.

>>32491342
what makes piranha shitty?

>>32484527
w2c?

>>32491342
also is the mini griptilian any good?

Alright, so I've got the corner of an oak desk, some horse butt for a strop (unless you recommend something else?), what micron of CBN emulsion would be best for me, in use with tasks relative to cutting bunches of cardboard. If it makes any sort of difference, the steel will range from 1095 carbon steel all the way to CPM M4, S110v or ZDP-189

>>32480989

This comes at a really bad time because I want to order another ritter grip and a ritter mini grip but I really need to start stocking up on ammo for spring.

Fug.

>>32487458
I kind of figured I was being reasonable. If any anon wants a simple gas station knife for simple tasks then that's okay ain't it?

>>32485698
doesnt look too bad considering I may need to use it for chopping against concrete... but at the same time... $180 for something I'll be chopping against concrete

>>32491401
Bad quality control, questionable origins, shit designs.
>>32491434
Just as good as the full size, just depends on which size you like better. There's a 154CM Grip, a D2 Grip, and a CPM-20CV Grip. Also KnifeWorks . com has Doug Ritter RSK MK1's (both full size and mini) which are basically Griptilians in M390, that's the one I would get because it's just slightly more expensive than the regular and less expensive than the 20CV. Get them while you can because they're getting discontinued.
>>32491809
What ammo do you need? I highly recommend getting into handloading. Saves a shit ton of money if you use the right stuff. Lee makes a Classic Turret Press for like $100 and some cheap accessories and supplies and you can put out about 200 rounds per hour.

>>32491427
anywhere that carries italian knives made by Fox

>>32480801
Your a vile piece of shit with no taste and no class

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bought these today
i don't care, i like them.

>>32491002
What about those crkt/ruger collabs those look pretty good?

>>32490919
There is an Allen head screw.

>>32482329
It doesn't

>>32494518

You care so little you had to post a picture of them to a Singaporean shadow-puppet symposium I'm a desperate bid to elicit attention from your fellow autismal spectralites?

Okay.

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What are your guys' feelings on flippity flip stabby stabs? This baby is one of my favorite knives to just sit around and fuck with while watching shows and shitposting. As an EDC it probably isn't the greatest, but still. I just like to fuck with it.

>>32495519
There are no advantages to the design aside from being able to play with it.

Nothing wrong with that. I get more use out of my knives as toys to get rid of nervous energy than tools for cutting.

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Page 9 bump

>>32495264

Yes, on one side. What good is one screw side.

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Sup? Just got this in the mail

>>32495548
This is is not true at all. The balisong design precludes the possibility of the knife accidentally closing on your fingers. It's stronger than any folder lock and would require actual breakage of the knife to fail.

>>32497676
Yes because balisongs are known for how strong and safe they are. Maybe you can print that sales pitch off on a pamphlet that you can keep in the breast pocket of your trenchcoat, so when you clack open your balisong to cut the wrapper off your McGriddle and people give you funny looks, you can hand them out like a Latter Day Saint spreading the gospel.

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i just ordered the spyderco vallotton, did i do good?

>>32496920
All you need. Are you stupid? I've had a couple of these, adjusted the action on both.

Fucking kids these days

>>32498235

Nope. It does not tighten nor does it loosen.

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>>32466532
any recommended throwing knifes?

>>32498941
>throwing knife
Why

>>32480989
Ordered mine yesterday. May resell if prices make it worthwhile once they become rarer.

>>32498941
Cold steel may have one, otherwise sog spirit ig

>>32499645
do i need a reason?

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Guys, I fell for the Zero Tolerance meme. This fucking thing came mostly centered, but too tight to open, so in order to allow it to spring open, the pivot screw needs to be loosened until it's almost touching the liner. I sent it in to ZT and 4 weeks later, it came back to me and all they did was tighten it back to the point where it couldn't open, didn't bother doing anything else. 2/10. Pretty disappointed.

>>32499889
Which model did you get? Could have been a fluke. Return it to the place you boughtit from. I recommend the ZT0450. Will definitely make you change your mind.

>>32499966
I got a ZT0566BW. I just picked it up on Amazon from my suggested list since it had such good reviews, but they won't take it back anymore since it's past their 30 day return period... And that's because ZT took 4 weeks to send my knife back to me after doing diddly shit to fix it.

The one I bought for my boss is flawless, opens nice and smooth, razor sharp.

Honestly, I can understand a bad product slipping through the cracks, but when they don't care enough to even fix it when it's clearly defective, that's some real shit. They can have the best product in the world, but if their customer service is that bad, they've lost my business for good.

I hope the paramilitary 3 comes out in a nicer colour.

>>32500041

Have you tried oiling it?

christ all fucking mighty this board is full of faggots complaining about a steel wedge not being "to spec"

it took me this long to realize you are all head punching retarded fucking morons.

Whats the smallest/lightest knife I can get thats actually decent and isnt a neck-knife

>>32500198

Spyderco ladybug.

>>32500157
I took it apart completely on Thursday, cleaned all the surfaces, then applied a nice coat of oil to all the moving areas, still garbage. The speedsafe bar was packed with an absurd amount of grease that I mostly cleaned out, I left a thinner coat in there. I'd say it's slightly better, but I'd take my old Kershaw Blur over this thing any day.

>>32500157
>>32500254
My next course of action is to take a polishing agent to the inside and try to further reduce friction and maybe take a little material off the right side of the blade around the pivot.

>>32500272

Have you played with the screws on either side of the pivot?

>>32500333
I have, I've tried adjusting everything I can think of. I even tried loosening all the frame screws to try and shift the frame slightly to push the blade to the other side with no luck. If I tighten the screws around the pivot to center the blade, it squeezes it too tight to even open. If I loosen the blade to allow the spring to open it enough to engage the frame lock, then my blade is almost touching the liner. I'm about ready to just put this in my backpack as my backup camping knife and just buy something else.

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I used to carry my Buck 110 in it's pouch on my belt. But I realized that belt buckle was made out of weird shitty metal that gave my belly a nasty rash. So now I need a belt. Seems like 90% of you fags are clip knife guys but do any of you know of any solid leather belt companies? Don't know if getting a gun belt would be worth it for just a knife...

>>32495519
My favorite knife type. Some make decent carries and others make insanely fun toys. My next knife will definitely be the BM51 so i have one to carry.

>>32500144
Just like the Manix and the PM2, I believe the PM3 will get a "blurple" S110V version, and will likely have sprint runs

>>32500397
ask /fa/, or check to see if theres a gear thread in the catalogue

>>32500173
What the fuck else do you think this board is even for? Most weapons are sticks of metal that either go pew pew or stab stab, and we're all here to circlejerk about them and call each other fags for our opinions. If it isn't up to spec or just is shit then we discuss it. Go back to /arg/.
>>32500198
Spyderco Ladybug. But if you want an actuallly useable knife then the Spyderco Dragonfly, Roadie, or Grasshopper.
>>32500397
>2017
>carrying Buck 110
Jesus fuck get a pocket clip knife and stop worrying about it.

>>32500397

Are you allergic to nickel? Almost all hardware is nickel plated. Look on Etsy for a good maker who uses stainless steel buckles and hardware. It'll cost a bit more, but it's worth it. A good, 10oz+ double shoulder leather belt made out of pre-dyed, vegetable tanned leather. Gun belts are fairly thick and might not be comfortable if you're just clipping a knife to it. I could make you one, but I'm in Canada and shipping would probably be shit if you're in the states.

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Not enough MicroTech here.

>>32500421

That'll just drive the price up. I'd rather have a delica blue or purple in the regular version.

>>32500482
does it make me an edgelord or a mallninja if i still think switchblades are cool as hell

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Got this one for Christmas. I keep it and my S&W First Responder on me.

>>32500447
I can't. Clip knives just feel so tacky. My older brother always has one and I just cringe every time he pulls it out. I'm a fudd, I need my buck.

>>32500473
Might be. I have eczema and and the top of the buckle would rub against my skin. I wore it for years so it kind of eroded overtime and that's probably what started to cause the irritation. I'll look on etsy and see what they have there. Are you a belt maker or something?

>>32500530

I do leatherwork of all sorts as a hobby. Sheathes, belts, etc.

>>32500576
Any pictures of your work? Might be interested.. although how much would shipping to states be? I've got no idea.

>>32500633

Where are you located?

>>32500397
Not a gun belt, but as someone whos wright used to fluctuate up amd down for like a year and is now on a steady decline, i swear by anson belts. Plus wont rip the holes huckles snaps to as, well, there are no holes.

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>>32500519
Im sorry
Heres the edge on my pm2 to make it okay

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Heres the edge on a shitty kershaw emerson i bought last year. Shit steel has the advantage of in 15 minutes going from scratxhed and dull to thiss

>>32473405
You can just remove the tension bar inside and it'll be like a flipper

>>32501136
0770's don't deassist well

>>32498941
Any good balance knife can be a throwing knife.

Forward to 3:37

https://youtu.be/2mtkHhRd5Pk

>>32500482
Microtech is overpriced. Their warranty is the shittiest and the F&F and quality of the knives are not worth the ridiculous prices.
>>32500530
Buck is really behind the times as far as steel and designs. The 110 may be a classic but it's made of shitty 420HC and has a lower lockback. You could just get a regular folder and take the clip off. Or you could use the clip like a normal person and find out that it's much better than you think it is. You have a fear of better options.

>>32502428
This guy has it right. Buck 110 is a classic design that's seen its day, but modern knives just do everything better. Why fish around for your pocket anchor when you could just use a clip?

>>32502633
Because pocket clips are "cringe", didn't you read his posts?

>>32502633
Fudds just prefer simple knives. It's why Case knives is still in the game with their 440c steel. Have a co-worker that swears by it saying no other knife is as sharp as Case and he's 28.

>>32502987
>It's why Case knives is still in the game with their 440c steel.
420HC

>>32503028
Was told here it was 440c so my mistake if it's actually 420hc. Looked up Case website and it looks like they use ats-34, 154cm, and bg42 so they upped their game a little bit. Would like to see them make one with AEB-L.

>>32490644
SOGfag is back posting fake knives again.
Put your trip on so we can filter you
You and that microtech faggot need to get the fuck out.
Adults only here kid

>>32503544
Nobody fucking wants you here you annoying little shit

>>32503544
Keep fighting the good fight.

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>>32502701
Forgot the newest

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>>32504008
Serrations like that are actually useless

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I'm fairly new to knives

>>32467508

that button is highly impractical; by the time you open that shit you're wife's already pregnant with a black child

>>32505585
I wouldnt say its useless. Just dont carry yit that way

>>32505585

How is it impractical? You literally just pull and it's off. I don't live in the woods.

>>32479891

Can you leave too?

>>32505520
And booze too i see. Your steel is fine, jagermeister is shit though.

What's the market for sharpening systems looking like? I want to be able to set precise, repeatable angles using a variety of grits with quality stones.

Hey /k/,I need some advice.What's a good entry-level knife that's around 50 maplebucks?

>>32507438

Save up to $100.

>>32507085

Some people buy Wicked Edge Pro which is $800. There's an entry level Lansky on massdrop for $30.

>>32507085

Assuming you are totally set on a guided system, I would recommend Edge Pro Apex style systems over the Wicked Edge type systems.

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I waited so long for Benchmade to release a good new balisong and they want $600 for it. Jesus Christ. Who would buy it, the target audience for these can get much better quality balisongs for the same price or cheaper.

>>32495419
as in i dont care about your shit opinions
this is knife general after all numbnuts

>>32507552

MSRP. Probably $500 to you. Still quite a bit.

>>32503544
kys
with your knives
put them to good use

>>32507552
> Christ. Who would buy it, the target audience for these can get much better quality balisongs for the same price or cheaper.

Has this fact hindered Benchmade in any way from selling as many hilariously overpriced fixed blade knives (in steels totally in appropriate for the intended scope of work, no less) as they want?

It's not going to stop them from selling as many of those balisongs as they want, either

>>32507664

Who is going to pay around $600 for it?

>>32507706

As if scores of people don't already drop that much on pocket jewelry fake custom mid-techs.

Face it, there's more than enough suckers out there for BM to sell as many as they want.

>>32507938
I don't get all the midtech hate lately.

I mean, sure, you're stupid to think that they're actually better than a good production knife, but they still let you have something a bit more "special" than one, and often let you get a design you really like but can't get the custom. They also often have finishes and machining processes etc. that are impractical on production knives.

Sure, they're frivolous pocket jewelry, but what's so bad about that? Pretty much any knife over $200 or so is a luxury item.

What's a good bowie? I'm thinking the Cold steel Frontier or svord von what the fuck ever.

It's basically going to be a camp knife. I have a fantasy of not getting a shot off on a bear and having to try stab it with a knife and dying anyways.

>>32467470
I have one of these that belonged to my dad. USA made.

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>>32482398
Are we the same person? I've got those two knives as well.

>>32508581
How do you like them? I'm attracted to the nakamura, maybe even the wood one since I already have a carbon fiber benchmade and I like the orange

>>32508581
Oh nice. I think both knives are close competitors, given how close they are in size, edge shape (overall blade is different but they effectively fill the same role), and price.

I see yours is the full-on TRE and not the simplified G10 like mine, how do you like it? I've heard that version doesn't flip very well, assuming that's why you're not running the flipper tab. I wish I could get one with the strong detent and flipper-only blade of mine but the Ti show side handle of yours.

>>32502987
Buck and Gerber still use 420/440. Yet people still buy them. Fucking fudds

>>32509167
I really beat the crap out of my knives. S90v holds up really well on the benchmade, same can be said for the m390 on the TRE.

>>32509188
That photo was taken a few months ago. I started using the flipper recently and it works well. It requires a tiny flick of the wrist, but I usually do that anyway. Since that photo was taken I got a Guardian Tactical Helix that opens with almost no effort, love that thing.

>>32508470
Just found Case makes a USMC style Bowie in a carbon steel. Available on Zippo for $75.

>>32507552
Just came here to post this. This honestly doesn't surprise me. But it's for the same reason that people buy Sebenzas or Microtech's, like the Tachyon 3. They think it's nice and have the money and somehow better than other things at lower prices. Anyone that buys a Sebenza over a Zero Tolerance 0450 is obviously a retard and they're the same kind of people that would buy this.
>>32507664
It will definitely stop the experienced balisong community from buying them. But fuck Benchmade either way.

>>32509332

I did want to buy the 51 because I can get it less than $200 new is it worth it?

>>32509332
Oh look it's the guy who incessantly shills the 0450

Has it occurred to you that maybe some people just don't want a flipper? And when you get into that price range it becomes extremely subjective. I don't own a Sebenza, I don't plan to, but I find the simplistic looks of a plain Jane Sebenza to be outstanding. Pretty much all ZT knives are just too tactical looking for me.

>>32508470
How much do you want to spend?

>>32509524
Not worth $200 new, no. Get it used or on sale for $150 or less.
>>32509616
I'll agree on the "tactical" looks on most ZT's, the 0450 and the 0220 are the only ones I really like the looks of. But still, there are other options for a ti framelock without a flipper that don't involve spending upwards of $300. The 0450 to me is just the best all around carry for a really good price, and yeah that is subjective but like I said there's other options. The Spyderco Techno, Slysz, and SpydieChef are all good manual ti framelocks with the same (or better) steel than a Sebenza at $100-200 cheaper. I just think it's retarded to pay that much money for something not as practical as a cheaper option. That said, the Mnandi is a damn sexy knife. And you gotta admit what Benchmade is doing with the latest bali is a rip.

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