knife thread

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>>32959266

>>32959266
pocket knives are not /k/ related
you have to post a knife that doesnt move around

>>32959317
Um, how new are you?

>>32959317
Newfag detected

>you have to post a knife that doesnt move around

The fuck does that even mean?

>>32959266
Love the look of the beer scout

>>32959338
>>32959317
fresh off the boat, it seems

>>32959332
That nail nick placement is disgusting. Makes it look like a retarded sharks head

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EDC touch up time. Snowy and nasty out, not going anywhere, time to sharpen

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>>32959266
I keep a case toothpick in my wallet.
the tops alrt gets the most use at work.
the ZT is the most useful all around folding knife.

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>>32959266
Currently carrying a Lionsteel TRE, which is about as non-traditional as it gets.

I've been thinking about trying a traditional but not sure what to get. I know I'll hate a Case thanks to shit F&F and steel, GECs are great but getting them is apparently a pain in the ass, and not sure who else to look at.

>>32959296
I get sad every time I see one of these posted because I wanted one but missed it

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I've been thinking about getting a Mercator for years. Y/N?

>>32959709
It took me a long time to sync up actually having the money to when they went on sale.

>>32959596
nearly done with healthcare.gov mr. sharps

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>>32959783
Do it

>>32959830
Indeed, nearly there. The only good thing about Obama care is they are so kind as to continue mailing me test paper for my knives.

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>>32959783

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My new edc blade

>>32959912
what grit do you finish your EDC knives with?

>>32960211
The spyderco gets a diamond fine stone, green, the sak gets finished with an Arkansas black surgical stone and the douk douk gets a fairly rough edge, but it's easily the sharpest of the bunch. Finished with a well worn combination stone.

No idea what the actual grit ratings are, but the surgical Arkansas will leave a mirror finish, the fine diamond leaves a hazy mirror, and the combo laves a nice finely scratched and very aggressive edge:

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>>32960211
Just my two cents, really you don't need over 600 grit to have a functioning edge, and some argue that a rougher 600 grit edge is better at cutting... I highly disagree with that.

I go up to 1,000 grit diamond, then 1600 grit ceramic, and finish on 3.5 micron strops. Results are pic related... granted that is VG-10 which polishes up very well.

>>32960346
It's push cut versus slicing. A lot of the knives I see posted are sharpened for push cutting. Drake has shown that a slicing blade is easy to make and it's desirable for specific task.

>>32960269
>>32960346
right now, i put my edges either on 600, 1000, or somewhere on a 2k/5k waterstone that im finally learning. was debating if i wanted a spyderco fine or medium ceramic stone, they look pretty nifty.
on a somewhat related note, whats the best tool to freehand sharpen serrations? particularly those on a leatherman tool. I dont like being afraid to use it, because at this stage i know i cant sharpen it

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>>32961048
For serrations I use the Spyderco Sharpmaker. I still keep it with my Wicked Edge rig just for serrations a bread knives. I also have some small metal files and the Spyderco ceramic file set (pic related) for if the Sharpmaker triangles are too big, but I have not really run into that issue.

>>32961048
Any round sharpening stone looks like a thin honing steel, edges of sharpening stone (not recommended), worksharp field sharpener has a serration and fishing hook sharpener.

>>32960346
This. The cleaner the very edge, the cleaner it will cut. Any roughness or irregularities even down to the smallest degree, affect how cleanly the blade cuts.

Also, something NAMEFAG mentions, is the edge angle to sharpen at. It's tempting to go as shallow as possible, for the thinnest, sharpest edge right? I was guily of that for years. Of course it's appropriate for some blades, but I kept wondering why the edge didn't last long.

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>>32961155
Pic related. Literally called a serration sharpener.

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Would you guys want drops of epoxy on a knife blade for permanent "wet look" ?

Saw this at the mall today. Thought it was pretty awesome NOT GONNA LIE DESU gf didn't want it though.

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Hello, from /out/.

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>>32961217
Sak spartan, tech tool 2, case cv stockman

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>>32961217
Hello /out/ I've actually never ventured there, normally on /b and /k....

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hey guys what is this knife called? Are the still made? I want one for my fishing gear and want to go /out/ and fish.

>>32961266
We have knife threads too. Usually the knives even show signs of use and wear unlike /k/nife threads. That, and they devolve into "just get a mora" a lot.

>>32961303
Do they hit their knives with sticks and rocks, driving them through wood?

>>32961344
No, they make fun of those retards following some bushcraft meme shit they saw on youtube and tell them to bring a hatchet instead.

>>32961212
I don't know why you'd want that it, but wouldn't it get scratched up quickly, most epoxies are pretty easy to scratch.

>>32961361
good

>>32960211
ive been running some of my knives at 320 grit off of a diamond stone with just a few light strop passes

but for y work its much better to have a mirror edge for cutting plastic feed bags , they dont cut well with a coarser grit finished knife

>>32961361
*Cough cough*
Nun'fancy

>>32961393
For pure aesthetics, and have you seen people's knives? They don't see much use. At laest, all the coated blades I've had, had the coating wear down after a few uses.

>>32961190
>>32961155
>>32961145
my question seems to be an ounce unclear, i didn't so much mean what is a rod, but what is a great one for it. i'm hunting for what you guys suggest over another, like >>32961145

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>>32961631
Well sounds like you are used to really crappy coatings. Look at the tip of the ZT 0770cf M4 in pic related, it's DLC coating is harder than the actual blade. What looks like a scratch, is actually the soft metal of a bottle cap that rubbed off on the blade when I was using it as a bottle opener. You can tell by the clip that this knife has been carried a lot, and I have used it a lot, but it's hard too tell.

Just because a knife does not look too used, does not mean it hasn't been. Higher end knives don't show much ware, especially if the user takes care of it.

>>32961719
this ones looking pretty nifty to me right now, >>32961190
probably should get the coarse, eh?

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>>32961735
second. I like the blackwash (black stonewashed) finish on my ZT knife. I actually have added some scratches when I used it to cut sandpaper, but the scratches just blend into the rest of the finish.

Me from last thread, namefag.
It truly is a gorgeous Junior

>>32961285
It's just an old 'fishing knife' slip joint; plenty of companies made them, including Imperial and Colonial. I've found plenty of new old stock examples on ebay for under $20, and they're great for a fishing outing

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>>32962101
Ayyy. Thanks. Does have some flaws though. I really do not like the pocket clip that the guy who made the custom scales used, I much prefer the stock wire clip. So I carry it clipless in my jeans change pocket. Unfortunately it means I don't carry it as often as I wan't to, since I much prefer pocket clips.

>>32962210
Now that's just Gorgeous knife porn. I bet that is a pretty penny.

I can't quite make out the lettering on the ricasso. Would you mind telling me the brand/maker name?

>>32961285
Case makes nice ones. Called a "fishing knife"

>>32962207
Can't you get another wire clip, and have someone mill the grooves for it?

>>32962302
Yeah I still have the original scales and hardware in it's box... I keep all my boxes in case I ever sell or trade... so I have the wire clip... It would just be milling the groves and drilling the hole that the screw goes through into the liner.

I don't have the stuff for it, but my wood working cousins may... I'll have to ask them if they think they can do it.

>>32962371
Sounds like quite the plan man, knife like that deserves to be paraded around.

Here's my first spyderco, C07P, probably got it in 2014 or something.. It doesn't go out as much as it used to, as it has to compete for pocket now, but she's still great

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>>32962423
>>32962371
And now for the picture.. Lol

>>32959266
I always have trouble with pocket knives. they are just too hard to carry without risking dropping them or something

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>>32962435
Hey the Police is a great model, and a classic. I've never gotten the chance to handle one. A little large for most people, but I'm okay carrying knives of that size.

I could not pic between getting a Police or a Military... and then a YouTuber was selling his Ti Mili a couple years back, so that was that. (pic related)

But I'm just no realizing how similar the Al Mar eagle HD is to the Police... if you were to replace the opening hole with a stud and simplify the handle of the Spyderco, they would be almost identical in profile. (pic related)

>>32962579
i see it, though i dont truely know much about Al Mar's

honestly the Police seemed big at first, but fuck its so thin i hardly notice its there, and im no giant. 5'7" and like 155lbs.
>inb4 manlet

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>>32962699
Al Mar is a really niche hipster brand... They are really well made, but honestly overpriced unless they are what you are looking for.

I am a giant though.. I'm 6'2" and 255... actually lost 30lbs in the past 5 months, used to be a complete whale, now only a half whale.

For me 9"+ knives are still pretty big, just because I notice things over 8" seem to make sheeple concerned. My average carry tends to be around 8.5".
>insert distasteful dick joke.

When I'm out in the woods though, I'll carry anything, and most the time I have a folder and a fixed blade on me. It's also my time to carry things I normally legally can't like Autos and this monstrosity (pic related)

>>32962788
>l Mar is a really niche hipster brand.
really? hipster knives?

>>32962788
where you from half whale?
i feel for that cant carry autos shit

>>32962907
lol I may just change my default name to "half whale" now.

I'm in the prison state Nj... The laws here are pretty tight, but not as much as people think. The legal open limit is 10". And I've never had a problem. Of course though this mean pretty much no carrying a gun...

And YES there are knife hipsters. In fact I would argue a lot of mid-upper production/custom knife fans are very hipster like... Myself included.

>>32963300
C07P anon here, im sitting in california with the same shit.
so much want for just any OTF

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>>32963330
Now can you at lest own an OTF on your property? In Nj we can at lest own them, granted I'm not sure if I committed an offense by having mine shipped in state.

I know Microtech made something like the UTX-70 which was specifically to get around some legality in California by being shorter than 2.1 inches or something... But idk if the laws have been changed or if that was just to legally own it or to legally carry it.

Pic related not my photo

>>32963473
we can own them, like balisongs, but i'm not even sure if i can order them.

i know that they're nonexistant in stores of course, and i searched the entire fucking way to florida for knives but the only place i found in arizona was mega expensive
and yeah the UTX-70 would work.. But they're actually impossible to find

>>32959448
Its like the shoulder thing that goes up

>>32963970
No, I think it's the thing that lets the shooter deliver more thrust per squeeze.

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>>32961285
>>32962174
Have one of those but with a single blade in rough condition

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Never owned a knife before and just browsed CKRT since their designs caught my eye. Just randomly picked this one for the most part.

>>32959709
there will be a few more up for sale afaik - there was a case that got lost/damaged in delivery and smith and sons said they'd be inspecting them and putting them up for sale.

Boker Automat Kalashnikov 74. Best knife I've found and I've bought a lot over the years.

>>32965023
CRKT is really low tier. Their quality control is unreliable and the materials they use are unbelievably shitty. Some of their designs are great but the materials just break it. Warranty isn't even good anyway.

Since you're new I would recommend staying far away from CRKT, Kershaw, Gerber, Outdoor Edge, SOG, and Buck. If you're looking for good quality at fair prices Spyderco is definitely your best bet, but if you need something with a better warranty and are willing to sacrifice quality then go Benchmade. Cold Steel has some good designs like the Code series but best stay away from their lower budget and swords.

>>32965977

Pretty much this.
Depends on how much you want to spend, but if you can get to around $70, delica 4 and izula 2 are, in my opinion, the best combination of value and performance you can get. One of those will last you a lifetime. Or you could get a gec farm and field bullnose (or case sodbuster) if you want to go traditional.

Buck 110 folding hunter is a classic with some sentimental value, though for actual performance i'd go with gec.

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Pic related is what i have on me right now. Spyderco techno and gec #18 coyote.

>>32959783
Do it. I got one and its pure Sex. It's so slim it fits even a suit perfectly and it's 300% historical Sex

>>32961719
That rod I posted is good quality. I love DMT products.

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Boring but utilitarian.

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>>32965977
>>32966126

I would strongly disagree. Mostly with Kershaw and Buck, I've had very good knives from them, just know what you are looking for.

From Buck, get a fixed blade. Yes they use 420ch, but they are amazing at heat treat. I have plenty of $100+ fixed blades but I still often carry my Buck/Tops Nighthawk.

Kershaw makes great knives, even there really cheap stuff is better than most things at the same price range. And all American made stuff really is top notch and long lasting, like the Skyline and Leek. They are made in the same factories of ZT.

Yes I love Spyderco, but they are far from the only quality maker you can get a dependable knife from. Just look for a few reviews.

>>32967503
Forgot to make myself not anonymous

>>32967503
Nice tactical comb and pen.

>>32967809
I would not call them "tactical", it's just a pen and pocket comb, not like I'm gonna try and use them as a weapon.

The Pen is a Matthew Martin 400 series, made of Titanium and Carbon Fiber

The Comb is a John Gray large Titanium.

>>32965977
>>32966126
>>32967503
Well I guess I fucked up then. Appreciate the advice.

>>32968148
There's nothing wrong with CRKT, they make well designed budget folders with lower quality parts and steels, thats all. They have great customer service and a lot of good designers. You get what you pay for regardless of the Manufacturer. Don't listen to this guy >>32965977, kershaw and buck have some great knives too.

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>>32968809
I've got this buck quickfire I think it's called, friends got it as a birthday gift for like my 17th birthday or something like that, it's been a while.
Only problems is that for reasons Idk, a small crack went down the scale here in pic related, it was a teenie one though, probably would not have ruined the knife

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>>32969302
>>32968809
And the second problem is once again more of the handle, now, the steel obviously isn't the best, but using it occasionally in construction, it would still be workable at the end of the day.

This chipped after I started using it in work, so maybe I hit it with a board or something, but it also doesn't ruin the knife

>>32969347
>>32969302
On this note because I'm bored and feel like posting, don't be a knife snob if someone hands you a knife
With this Buck, I was gracious and everything but I didn't really give it a whole lot of use until a year later.
I'd recommend it, but not over a spyderco of course

>>32967961
What do you do for a living, if you don't mind being asked

I have a 1000/6000 japanese water stone. I am looking for another one with a rougher grit. All I've found are 220 and 800 grit stones in the sizes I'm looking for. Which one of these is better for taking a blade from dull to sharp enough it's ready for the 1000.

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>>32970245
It's complicated;

I'm actually a full time student going for a Mechanical Engineering degree, from time to time I take a semester off to build up funds working for a landscaping company, mostly driving trucks/tractors and maintenance.

However In the summers I work in Maine as a kind of forester/logger/handyman of sorts under the table for family and family friends.

In my spare time though I sharpen knives, this acts as an income to sustain my blade hobby, and buy me food when I'm am a poor fag.

>>32970668
Out of those two, 800 sounds better. Otherwise you'd have a lot of time on the 1000, trying to get rid of the 220.
Would be best if you could find a 600 i think

>>32970795
different anon, what do you do post an add on craigslist? or bladeforums etc?

>>32970917
For sharpening?

No I've got a few family connection to the catering industry, so I get a lot of sharpening through that. Also just through word of mouth from offering my services via flyers in local places, I've got some local business.

Looking for a fixed blade, kydex holstered, horizontal carry (For my riggers belt) like around 4", with a reasonable price? (60-80?)

Does this exist? What brands should I consider, sorry im totally lost guys. Coming from /gq/ trying to get a knife for my belt.

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>>32972341
Hmmm would have to think about it... Yes they are out there, but maybe not Kydex for 60-80, but molded plastic that is functionally the same.

What is the use case? Are you looking for something more "tactical" or more utility? And how big? There are a lot of Cold Steels in that price range. The OSI and OSS would be good "tactical" options but are really big and not good for utility. The SRK VG-1 is great for utility and just about $90. (pic related)

>>32970795
Where do you work in Maine ?

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>>32966897

Griptilian is one of the most durable pocket knives I have ever owned.

Unfortunately after 2 deployments to Iraq the sand ground out the bearing pivot system they use in the knives and gummed it up.

I am currently looking for a replacement for it, but like the smoothness and 1 handed ease of the griptilian.

Not sure what to buy to replace it with.

>>32972537
you might be able to send it in to benchmade to have it refurbished. worth looking into i believe

>>32972537
One of the M390 Doug Ritter Griptilians because they've been discontinued.

Normal Griptilians have nearly doubled in price from what they were a few years ago with zero changes made to them. At least an improved steel/grind version is easier to rationalize the price.

>>32972448
In the summer I'm in central, the hundred mile wilderness, less than an hour away from MooseHead.

>>32972537
Benchmades don't have ball bearings. They have washers

>>32972921
Well the griptillians don't

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I recently picked up the Bear Grylls "ultimate knife" for $20 second hand it's in good shape just needs a little sharpening. I know branded knives generally aren't the best but for $20 was it a reasonable deal?

>>32973194
Better than paying $21. Not as good as paying $19. I mean, it's a $20 fixed blade Gerber. It's damn good bang for the buck.

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>>32973194
Well depends on the generation, if it is an older one, sorry to say it, but it's a literal unreliable crap. But if it is a newer one, then yeah $20 is great.

The newer ones aren't BAD knives, they are just not worth $65.

Does yours look like this one? If so it's not bad.

>>32973421
Na sadly mine looks like my pic with the stupid serrated blade

Anyone still lurking? I have a strop question, will using petroleum honing oil to try and remove compound on my strop ruin the leather?

>>32975510
Sorry I would not know what to tell you... removing compound seems kind of impossible.

I use different strops for different compounds.

>>32976306
I was just trying to restore the compound

>>32976734
I just ad more if needed. Also putting some high proof rubbing alcohol in a fine spray bottle and lightly spraying your strops before use will help the compound run. I do this with my Wicked Edge strops.

>>32959266
I edc an Opinel 8, olive wood handle, stainless blade, got it engraved with my name too. Was like $30 give or take, bought it 2 years ago on a whim with some extra birthday money. Love it, literally has never disappointed.

Anyone have experience with maserin?thibkbig of buying their bubdeswher knife.

Also what's better, a genuine kabar or a similar looking OKC?

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>>32978166
No expirence with them. I'm a little weary of them using 420 steel, the only positive experience I've had with it is from Buck, so hopefully they have a good heat treat.

As for a Kabar USMC verses a OKC USMC (like the SP-1), really it's opinion. I would expect the SP-1 to be more durable, then again the SP line is known for coming with overly thick edges. But if you just want one for the sake of having a USMC, I really don't see how you could not go with the classic leather Kabar USMC. But if you intend it for a lot of use, I would not pic either.

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47 Viper edc reporting in.

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>>32973194
Not a bad deal. As long as you're not trying to chop down trees with it, it should handle most reasonable field tasks just fine.

>>32978803

pretty slick.

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bumping with a picture of my #65 ben hogan in antique autumn jigged bone

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could I do better for the price

>>32979300
depends on what you want

>>32978903
id give you my autumn jigged bone if you know what i mean

>>32979300

depends on the price. Having those in BD1 is great value, and spydie designs are really solid.

Around $50 it's really hard to find a better deal. If you're into traditionals, I guess F&F Bullnose would be worth considering.
Kershaw Link is also very well put together for a similar price, though i'd say the raven2 is better, and the s35vn version of the link is 80 bucks.

>>32979389
kek

picture doesn't do it justice, but the polished blade takes a super sexy patina.

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>>32959638
Is this sting, from LOTR?

>>32979400
grandpa would carry one

>>32960346

Grit should be chosen based on how much slicing vs pushcutting you do and how much cutting of which type you do between touch-ups or full sharpenings.

The more slicing you do and the longer you go between touch ups or full sharpening the coarser you should run your edges, and vice versa.

>>32960718

Most of my own EDC knives do more push cutting type work than slicing type work so I run fairly fine apex finishes on my EDC knives, but as you say, if I knew I was going to spend a few hours slicing carboard boxes (or carpet or rope) I'd use a ~320 grit apex finish.

It would be better suited for that type of work and would be very fast to touch up with a pocket sized DMT C

>>32961217

How is that Boker multitool? I've been considering getting one.

>>32970668

Get a 220, 800 is way too close to 1000.

>>32979496
Yeah. Im trying to keep my cooking knives coarser now, but my wharncliffe is push cutting sharp for whittling.

>>32979515
>whittling
>2017
step away from the computer grandpa

>>32980230
Said it's for whittling, doesn't mean that I'm any good at the shit.

Guys, i'm worried. The sebongo faggot hasn't shown up yet. Is he sick or something?

>>32982835
He got banned
Got into an argument with me and lost.
ALSO,
INB4 SOGfag posts fake knives

>>32978861
aayyy, i got a griptillian too!

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3d printed this neat frame-lock utility knife (you can flick it open with your thumb like most frame locks).

What kind of steel do utility knife blades have? They seem reasonable sharp out the packet and if it's a decent carbon steel I might try designing a straight-razor holder for it and sharpen it like a razor and shave with it. Just for fun but if the steel isn't good enough there's no point even trying to design such a thing

>>32985201

Their complete shit. Most will more or less dull instantly with the first use due to usually being overheated when they were power sharpened at the factory and usually being left with a massive burr.

>>32985517
>Their

Ugh. I meant they're.

>>32985517
Thanks. Saw carbon steel but if they're badly tempered no point. Will just use them up normally then.

>>32979411
Yes. United cutlery museum collection. Full tang, high carbon steel. Pretty and well made

bumpitty bump

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>>32959266
>What does /k/ carry?
I'm not really /k/, I only come here for knives, but I carry a carbon steel Higonokami. Slim as fuck and easy to operate. Might get an Opinel 6 or 7 since my 8 has a too long blade to legally carry where I live.

>>32972789
>>32972789
i remember when they were 40ish bucks on sale, 60 normal price. wtf happened?

>>32989774

supply/demand happened

>>32989774
Around 2013, Benchmade issued a strict MAP policy (manufacturer's advertised price or something close to that). Basically, a retailer can't advertise below a certain price that's set by Benchmade. Their number is something ridiculous like 15%, meaning the lowest a price can be is 15% off MSRP.

In theory, it's meant to help retail stores, specifically mom & pop shops, keep up with internet sellers. In practice, Benchmade raised prices, made themselves more viable for big box stores (like REI who they have a deal with), and then tried to spin it as helping the small knife stores.

>>32989861
Spyderco did this last year as well, but not a strictly, at lest it seems.

>>32989986
Spyderco set their MAP to 40%, meaning most models are only like $10 more. The Dellica/Endura + Mini-Grip/Griptilian were all around $50-60 a few years ago.

Now that Delica/Endura are $60-70 and Mini-Grip/Grip are $90-100, it's easier to see who the greedier jews are.

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OP here.

At work right now, and this is what I have on me right now: Coyote, and other Coyote.

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My only traditional.

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>>32978431
yo cunt, trade the tuff for something ?

Alright, mixed a small batch of one pound cut of shellac, and ready to sand down my vanilla Opinel, what am I in for?

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>>32990873
Nah sorry, the Tuff is my baby, it's actually my favorite knife. Even though right now would be a good time to sell if I wanted to turn a profit.

>>32991289
what else is in your collection?
post a list?
swords need not apply

>>32991289
I know. Pick 4. You can sell or trade them for a profit

>>32991302
Oh boy... idk if I even have a list. I'll make a list now and reply in a minute. Excluding swords, machetes, axes, and sharpening/maintenance equipment.

>>32962788
name a knife more meme than the espada. you can't.

>>32991302
Okay here it is. The first post will be folders, second post will be fixed blades. May have some odd spacing because I'm copy pasting out of notepad. Assuming I can fit it in one post

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Folding knives, from bottom left to top right of Pelican Case.
1) Spyderco Tuff
2) Spyderco Ti Military
3) Spyderco PM2 (Cutlery Shoppe Exclusive)
4) Spybdero Junior with custom scales
5) ZT 0562CF
6) ZT 0770CF M4 (KnivesShipForFree Exclusive)
7) Cold Steel Code4 (Spear point XHP)
8) Cold Steel Mini Recon 1 (Bowie point)
9) Kershaw Premium Skyline (maybe a BladeHQ Exclusive)
10) Kershaw Damascus Skyline
11) Kershaw blue/blackwash Skyline (BladeHQ Exclusive)
12) Al Mar HD Eagle laminated ZPD-189 (Cutlery Shope Exclusive)
13) Brous Blades Sniper
14) Boker Tuxedo Kwaiken (maybe a BladeHQ Exclusive)
15) Boker CF/Blackwash Kwaiken (maybe a BladeHQ Exclusive)
16) Boker Kwaiken gen 1
17) CRKT Heiho
18) Lightning OTF
19) Ontario RAT 1 (pink, yes)
20) Kershaw Thermite
21) CRKT Ripple (curently a Kershaw base Skyline in it's place)
22) A.G.Russle Feather Light (bowie)
23) Rock Creek... forgot name
24) Case Copper lock Orvis edition
25) Swiss Army Knife full sive, forgot the modle
26) Vernco HI-CV vintage Japanes slip joint
27) Case Copper Lock small blue bone
28) J.A. Henckels fruit knife
29) Victorinox Sheepsfoot slip joint (My first knife)
30) Cold Steel Pocket Bushman (right side of case)
31) Cold Steel XL Espada (not in case)
32) Cold Steel XL tanto Voyager (somewhere in my basement)
33) Case Mini Trapper (Somewhere in my summer home)

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Forgot one folder: Boker Ebony handle Straight Razor.

Current Fixed blades, out of order. See >>32961266 for other view.

1) Buck 105 from 80's or 90's
2) Ontaior SP-10
3) Buck/Tops 650 NightHawk
4) Becker BK-15 with Micarta Handles
5) Knife I made
6) Gavko EDC
7) Rock Creek Pronghorn Skinner
8) Kanetsune Nishiki
9) Gavko T-rex (very early one)
10) Cold Steel Scmitar Spike
11) vintage Tapio Wirkkala Puukko from Hackman
12) CRKT Minimalist bowie
13) Kershaw Skyline fixed
14) Cold Steel Recon Tanto in San Mia
15) an old Gerber boot knife, not sure the modle
16) Ontario SK-5 Blackbird
17) Cold Steel Shanghigh Shadow
18) Rock Creek Nyala

For the Sake of it, swords:
1) Hanwei Raptor Katana
2) Valiant Armoury Rhinelander (on order)
3) 1907 Enfield Bayonet (not really a sword)

Machetes:
1) Cold steel Cutlass machete
2) Cold Steel Chines War Sword Machete
3) Cold Steel 24' Latin
4) a buch more I can't recall in a tool shed in Maine

Sharpening Equipment:
1) Spec'd out Wicked Edge
2) Spyderco Sharpmaker
3) Norton Tri stone
4) Various water stones
5) Various strops
6) 1x30 belt sander with various belts

And of course if you have any questions on anything, just ask.

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rate my blade bros

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>>32991531
Well obviously the polished aluminum variation. Pic related is OC of a fellow /k/ user, not my own.

It's a hard question though.. Maybe the Ka-bar USMC/ Mora just out of popularity... but they are not really meme-ish on their own.

>>32991760
10 out of 10, is a blade.

>>32959638
How do you like the Spyderco p'kal? Carry it much?

And you seem to like ZT by that statement... Is that your only one? Are you looking to get more?

>>32991683
>>32991735
Over how many years have gotten these?

>>32991947
My dad gave me my first knife (Victorinox sheeps foot) when I was 7-8ish. And I bought two Swiss Army knives (Both Rangers, one lost, one stolen) before I was 14. When I was 14 I bought my first modern ("tactical", single blade locking) knife, a Smith&Wesson SWAT (since fell apart)... But I really started to get into it around 14-15 and bought a Kershaw Skyline. From there I've been buying more and more as I got older, and paid for it with money I made from sharpening. I'm slowing down now though because I'm buying less, more expensive, knives and I'm a (almost) 21 year old college fag.

tl;dr of it: 14 years, but really 7ish years.

>>32960169
i have a fear of blades shorter than 3.5 inches.

>>32991735
i kinda want a blackbird. it's so simple it's sort of cool.

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>>32992089
Yeah it is a cool knife. I like mine, but it could be a bit more ergonomic, if the spine of the handle was not perfectly straight and instead had a slight curve and profile tapered a little. At lest for my hands (large glove size). But everything else is really well machined with little to no transition gaps or bumps. And the sheath is perfectly functional, the canvas is thick, and it had felt in the plastic insert to prevent rattle, which is also nice.

I surprisingly do not have any stock photo of it, so just for you, a Valentines Day special pic related.

how difficut would it be to sharpen a knife that has a significant s curve with somthing like the lansky system ( without special stones

>>32992311
Do you have a specific knife in mind? And are we talking about a back curve or inward curve?

I have been using a wicked edge set up for a few years now, which is the same general concept as the lansky, and I've used a Lansky like thing a few times in my past.

>>32992368
>d
something like a non serrated spyderco matriarch or lil matriarch, that has both
probably lil matriarch

>>32992436
Classy anon. Well done

>>32992382
Thats a hard one for sure. You would be able to do the first 3/4 of the blade for sure, but that last curve, I would say not for that part.

As for serrations, you sharpen those the same regardless.

If I had to sharpen one, serrated or not, I would use my Spyderco Sharpmaker.

>>32992591
i dont do any serations, and dont have a curved stone, i could probably use the corner of my lansky to get it done,

>>32992804
What kind of stones on your lansky, diamond, maybe ceramic, I assume?

If so the edge of the Diamond will leave a very noticeable and maybe inconsistent scratch patern. And if you have ceramic I highly advise not to, you may chip the stone, and it would leave an even worse scratch pattern.

You maybe best keeping the stones flat and sharpen normal for the first 3/4ths and just be very light and make sure to rotate the stones with the curve at the last curve.

>>32993192
diamond,
i might end up buying an upgraded fixed angle system because im a sharp junkie

i could just send them to you and have you sharpen them

>>32959638
Best collection I have ever seen. That Gransfors Bruks hatchet is probably the thing I would want most. Really impressive if this is your collection

>>32993221
Well I can't really think of any true fixed angle system that can do it, the Wicked Edge would be no better, there is a curved stone, but WE stones are very expensive ($60+) and idk if it's even curved enough for this case. And the Edge Pro Apex is worse at curves than the WE.

The only onr I can think of is the Spyderco Sharpmaker and it's not really a true "set angle"... I do highly recommend it though, considering I still use it for cases like this and serrations even though I have a WE.

As for me doing it, at my rates it's not really worth mailing knives unless you have a bunch. And for the cost it's better to invest in new set up. That's why most of my customers are local.

>>32990003
>it's easier to see who the greedier jews are

It's funny that you put it that way, considering the owner/founder of Spyderco is Jewish and the people behind Benchmade aren't. (afaik)

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Guess I'll post my "collection"/EDC drawer again, since other people did and the thread could use a bump.

>>32995887
All nice. Say how you like the Benchmade 917? It's been on my list for years, just to keep as a car knife, but never got around to it.

And what is the blue aluminum/titanium looking one next to it? An old Benchmade?

Also, I've been eyeing up the TRE for a long time... I just wish it were a little bigger variation. because it's just smaller than I like to carry.

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>>32995992
Forgot to include a pic... Might as well.

>>32992083
Lol. Well I have large hands and it fits perfect, love the scout stay carrying sheath too. I feel like I'm on Jurassic world with it. And it's my sharpest knife

>>32991735
Why don't you save up for a couple of nice customs, then use the shit out of them. You won't go through those knives in 5 lifetimes. (Says the man with 30 guns).

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>>32996026
Sorry long response, because this is a very interesting question.

Most of my $100+ (some $70 ones even) knives are more that good enough to last a life time of hard (but proper) use. After $100 mostly knives don't actually be better performance or durability wise. It's more about attention to detail and aesthetics, and improvements that don't make a real world difference.

I have my eye on a few customs, I'm a big fan of Will Moon and Gavko for example... And I could go higher in the Production chain as well, I've always wanted a Rockstead (pic related, $1,500), and Midtechs like Hinderer and Todd Begg...

And I will get to them eventually... But for now I want to have a diverse collection, I take more joy in getting a $200 knife every few months rather than buying one every 5-8 months and possibly having to wait a year to get it, or paying much more than it's worth to get it used. I suck at waiting, the 3 month wait for my longsword has been horrible. And right now I'm not getting anything new, I used all my budget on my longsword and am a college student.

But really most importantly... Once you get into those knives, there are not many people to talk to about them. Out side of bladeshows, there are only a few forums where people actually own these kinds of customs, and I've been on them before, there are a lot of stuck up people in the higher knife community compared with the low/mid community.

might as well ask you guys here
I'm going to be doing a year abroad in China and then afterwards I'm planning to go visit Hong Kong, Taiwan, Korea, and Japan. I want a multitool to take with me. I don't need a huge amount of functions. A knife, screwdriver, scissors, and bottle opener would be enough.

I'm not sure what the knife laws are like in the countries I want to visit, but at a quick guess I would think that a locking blade is a huge no-no

how do you guys who have more than one EDC knife decide what to EDC?

do you start at one end of your draw then loop back to the start when you finish it?
do you assign each one a number and then use a random number generator to pick a knife?

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>>32996338
Knife laws are the first thing you want to figure out. I know Japan has extremely harsh laws, in fact you may not be able to carry anything on your person but in a bag instead.

The first thing that comes to mind: Get a TSA compatible knifeless multi tool just to like clip to a keychain. I know Leather Man has some.

Secondly, for when you can carry a knife, some for of sturdy shorter slip joint or a friction folder (like the Japanese Higonokami) just to be on the safe side.

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>>32996377
lol good question.

First off I have a knife case to centralize everything (pic related) so I can open it and see all my options.

Secondly, my more carried/more liked knives are in the first two rows.

Then I consider what I am doing. If I'm working a labor job or planning some actual work, I almost always grab my Cold Steel Code4 (front row 2nd from the far right). Since I'm in school now, I tend to grab a more "civilized" blade, normally my Boker Tux Kwaiken, ZT 0562cf, or Kershaw premium Skyline, these 3 also match (yeah call me a fag) my Pen of choice, a Mathew Martin 400 series in Titanium and Carbon Fiber.

But some days I just feel like carrying something different. I've been carrying my Eagle a lot (knife on top in pic related). Also my Spyderco Tuff is my favorite knife, and I tend to carry it on good days.

>>32996166
What do you think about balisongs? They are all my kid can talk about. I've bought him several Chinese clones and he's gotten really good doing tricks, but they seem basically useless for much else. The ones he wants are like $400-500 and they don't seem to have any more work in them than a 100-$200 folder. I get the niche market thing, but the markup on these is outrageous for a production knife. Is there a way to get them cheaper or should I make him wait til he's old enough for a job? He's really fuckin good, but I don't see a way for him to monetize his talent. He just does vids of himself and posts em on the webs.

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>>32996377
>>32996457
Oh and just because I mentioned my "civilized" matching carry... pic related.

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>>32996464
I actually have very little experience with Balis. They have never really interested me.

I would look at the Bradly Kimura line, if I recall they are actually made by Benchmade. They are like $130ish and I've heard good things about them, but they maybe a little bit on the small side to be dedicated trick knives. Of course there is Benchmade, but most the large ones are $200+, but they are pretty high up there in the industry.

Does he want an Alpha Beast by chance? They really are the best production ones you can get. Of course they are $360 though and hard to come by.

>>32996026

There comes a point at which you move away from the lower cost production blades and start getting into the midtech and trade +cash for more expensive customs segment where you just say "fuck it" and buy what makes you happy. You end up with a bunch of knives regardless, the only difference is how much your collection cost you to acquire.

Just ask all of those guys that paid $800 or more for hinderers that you can add to cart for under $450 these days.

>>32996377

I stare into my pelican until something catches my eye. I've spent upwards of several minutes doing this while drinking coffee in the morning before.

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>>32996536
Yeah. His minimal requests are BRS AB, Homes and microtech. The kimura is discontinued and I'm afraid of buying used hands off, since they get ragged pretty fast. Thinking about setting up a very basic machine shop so he can devolop more skills. He's got way more time than money.

>>32996886
*HOM

Got him an alpha beast clone. It doesn't seem to bad to me considering I could get 10 for the price of a real one. Hell, the only thing he cuts with it is his fricking hand (and foot somehow).

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>>32959533

anybody know any good knife sharpening resources?

>>32996659
can you redpill me on why i should get an esse over a much cheaper ontario of some sort? also, why don't they have any stainless knives?

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>>32997066
What are you looking for in particular? Like a sharpening set up advice? I've got plenty of experience with sharpening, I do it to fund my knife/sword hobby, and willing to answer questions.

For general reference, I recommend the Spyderco Sharpmaker and some whetstones for starters.

I use ad pretty spec'd out Wicked Edge for most normal knives. A Spyderco Sharpmaker for serrations. A 1x30 belt sander (various belts) for axes, machetes, cleavers, in some cases swords. Whetstones and water stones free hand for chisels and straight razors. And I'm thinking of getting a Work Sharp specifically for swords.

>>32997247

thanks mate. i was looking for a place to start. just checked the sticky too. ill read up and move on from there.

>>32997122
ESEE quit endorsing the RAT line and had Rowen make their blades because they felt Ontario quality control was too low. I also love the ESEE warranty (you can send them a video of you cutting the knife in half with a bandsaw and they'll still send you a new one), and the knowledge that all of their products have been field tested in Peru. They do make knives in 440c(?) or something, but Jeff Randall (ESEE founder) says he doesn't like them and only makes them because of customer demands. He even says he prefers the Izula and a cheap machete over his larger knives, he's open about personal preferences. I just like my knife and was never crazy about Ontario. Get whatever you perceive to be better.

>>32997247
did you get that after watching The Hunted? interesting knife, don't know that i'd ever get one though. is it mainly good for chopping?

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>>32997389
yeah i just can't deal with non-stainless steel. or rather i don't think i want to. i am tempted to get this one though.

>>32991890
I love the pikal, best defensive folder.
I carry it often but never by itself. It's not a very utilitarian blade and I only have whetstones to sharpen with, so I can't touch up serrations or recurves.

it is my only ZT. It does everything I need of it, and their other models are similar enough, so I don't have plans for more. It's not often I buy more than one knife of a given brand.

>>32993307
thanks for the compliment. I've added several this year but havent taken an update pic. The hatchet is very useful in the yard and woods.

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>>32997772
>yeah i just can't deal with non-stainless steel. or rather i don't think i want to.

r u me?

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>>32997684
Lol, I was just sharpening it for a client, but I was surprised when he pulled it out, it's almost a meme of a knife. A Tops Tracker #1

Honestly from the limited time I had with it, it's more of a novelty, not that practical, and really expensive for not that functional of a knife. Seriously, $200 for a knife that I would never actually use considering all the beastly knives for that price... That is to say it's not "cool", if I did not have soo many knives I want at that price point, I would probably buy one.

Is knives of alaska any good or should i just stick with fallkniven and such?

>>32999268
I've no personal experience with Knives of Alaska, but I've heard plenty of good things. From what I gather they are well made but "utilitarian" in design, build, and functionality. It shows in their edge grind, it's not pretty, but it is sharp.

With Fallkniven you are going to get a much higher Fit&Finish, and it's going to be a proven and well executed design, if you don't like it, most likely it's because you chose the wrong one for your personal use/taste. That being said you will probably pay a hefty Premium over a KOA.

So it really comes down to what you are looking for. To me the KOA may have a lot more character to it, which is not to be underestimated. My all time favorite knife is the Spyderco Tuff, because it has soo much character, that being said I tend not to carry it often for more functional designs, as maybe KOA vs Fallkniven.

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>>32995992
My Triage is actually a 915, the modified Sheepsfoot version.

It's a damn good knife. I carried and used the hell out of it for a couple of years while working in an auto shop and it performed great. Very solid edge retention and not a speck of corrosion despite constant exposure to chemicals and being rinsed in the sink and then blown off with a bit of compressed air and all kinds of other abuse. The orange G10 cleans up great with a Magic Eraser and a couple of minutes, too.

The blue knife next to it is indeed an old Benchmade, the 10700/Nagara. It was actually my first non-shit knife, and despite being a Red Class, which means made in China, I still think it's pretty nice. 9cr steel, anodized Ti handles, nice mirror polished scales and satin blade, etc.

>>32997066
Look up steel drakes youtube videos on using whetstones desu

>>32999769
Err not polished scales, I mean polished liners and hardware. Been working on a video and my brain's all foggy right now.

>>32991760
I mean its shit but atlest its relatively nice looking shit

>>32987102
"Well made"
Its united cutlery, it may be decently made but naterials are garbage

>>32996464
well dad-anon, how different is this from other parents getting their kid a guitar? other than, you are certain this one would enjoy it. i got a mandolin as a kid, brother got a guiter. neither of us use them lol.. but lucky for you, you know what he likes, and that it doesnt seem to be just a fad for him.
next, it wont instantly become worthless unless he loses or absolutely destroys it. so if ten years down the line, he decides hes done with flipping he can probably sell it for a profit, like the BM42. My mandolin? ahh it still sits in the attic

>>32999871
>>>32959533
>anybody know any good knife sharpening resources?
>>>
> Anonymous 02/14/17(Tue)18:55:14 No.32997122 ▶>>32997389
>>>32996659
>can you redpill me on why i should get an esse over a much cheaper ontario of some sort? also, why don't they have any stainless knives?
>>>
> Anonymous 02/14/17(Tue)19:05:00 No.32997247 ▶>>32997282 >>32997684
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>>>32997066
>What are you looking for in particular? Like a sharpening set up advice? I've got plenty of experience with sharpening, I do it to fund my knife/sword hobby, and willing to answer questions.
>For general reference, I recommend the Spyderco Sharpmaker and some whetstones for starters.
>I use ad pretty spec'd out Wicked Edge for most normal knives. A Spyderco Sharpmaker for serrations. A 1x30 belt sander (various belts) for axes, machetes, cleavers, in some cases swords. Whetstones and water stones free hand for chisels and straight razors. And I'm thinking of getting a Work Sharp specifically for swords.
>>32996464
>>32996986
>>32996886
that said, its much easier for me to spend your money on him, than it is for you

>>32963473
Anyone know enough about NY to tell me if i can own but not carry one?

>>32999903
fuck me i dont even know what happened here.
ignore a very huge majority of it.. literally all of it except the end

>>32999851
I know most of their stuff is stainless, but the museum collection line is a high carbon steel. It's not my first choice to bring to a fight, but it's held up just fine cutting bottles and small branches.

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Good news everyone, in about an hour you'll be able to hear my autism instead of just reading it!

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>>32996659
indeed.

>>32997684

not that anon, but I have a tracker of my own, and to me, it's a perfect representation of the 1980s "survival knife" design - big, heavy, and meant to replace all your tools if you need it to.

Thing is - most knives will do that anyway, and a 4'' blade will do most of the things you need it to do, and be much more handy than a 550 gram (21 ounce) tracker to boot.

If you want a knife to dick around with, and have the money to burn, sure - tops makes high quality knives, and the tracker will take anything you throw at it - i've used mine to cut, chop, i've used it as a shovel, and a makeshift hammer.

It's still ugly as hell, and heavy as sin though, and you never want to be in the woods with just one blade anyway, so the point about having a knife that can do everything is moot.

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>>33000233
at last!

>>32959317
lol shut the fuck up.

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I carry a Case folding hunter manufactured sometimes around the 80s. found it in my grandfather's drawer. he got it as a present for bailing my uncle out of jail

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>>33000415

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luckily I have the box and all original contents.

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>>33000444
checked
>dubb trip trips

>>33000415
I've got a Case Texas Toothpick with the yellow plastic grips.

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Thoughts on Pro-Tech TR3?

>>32999871
He's got 4 guitairs. He can listen to a song once, twice at most, and he'll have the chords down in an hour.

>>32999903
Found the pedo.

>>32997066

To give my usual song and dance:

For a total beginner to sharpening who wants to learn to freehand sharpen, I recommend getting some cheap knives to practice on, a Norton India IB8 combination coarse/fine oilstone, some mineral oil, and watching this video and practicing what you are shown until you can repeatably match the results at the end of the video.

In my view it's the easiest and fastest way to learn how to freehand. If you have any problems feel free to ask in /k/ knife threads as I'm usually at least lurking and can try and help out.

https://youtu.be/cWU_qTp3DLM

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Found this guy under my car seat

>>33002799
put it back

>>33003161
Kek

>>33001603
I figured out my problem,
I had highlighted a big area that I was reading so that I could come back to it, unthinking of the consequence

>>33003161
kek as well

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>>32999914
You are going to have to look up specific laws, it's not hard with Google. I know NY as a whole is not that bad, considering I like in Nj and don't have too much of a problem, but NYC is a BIG no no for knives. NYC is one of the most restricted civilian areas in the US for carrying knives.

>>33003161
You know the blades are disposable

>>33000239
Any recs for a scout style sheath for the esee?

Life in California is suffering.. So much want for an OTF

>>33005457
I referenced this early (see >>32963473)

Check out the Microtech UTX-70, specifically designed for California legality. Unless the laws have changed since, and I'm not sure if it was just legal to own, or also legal to carry.

>>33007030

The general rule for california is that if it isn't illegal yet, someone will make it so.

>>33007030
Another Calicuck here, we can own whatever we want, it's just carrying that's restricted.

I don't "get" OTFs though. It's a cool gimmick but that's all I see it as, and you give up a lot in reliability, blade size, and ergonomics for not much practical benefit. If I were really concerned about guaranteed deployment every time, I think I'd carry an assisted flipper.

>>33007095
Unless it's Weed...

>>33002799
I lost one of those at a job site in Ladera Ranch california. Literally the first day I had it. Give it back pl0x

Does anyone here hunt?
Getting into hunting and I was wondering what to look for in both a nice sharp skinning/gut knife and a sturdy knife to cut bones with.

>>33007385

Marijuana remains a schedule 1 drug under the Controlled Substances Act. Manufacture, importation, possession, use and distribution are, in fact, illegal in EVERY state.

>>33007299
from what you just said, theres no reason that OTF's are illegal, they're worse than normal knives in pretty much every way. any kind of flipper is just as quick

>>33001386
bump

>>33007733
ummmm.... where have you been lately? Colorado? Regardless of political opinion, you can't flat out deny that the legalization movement is making head way... not under current administration, who knows.

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>>33007755
I completely agree with you, I own a OTF and many different types of manuals... But by far the fastest is the simple Emerson Wave design, it can be open as you pull it from your pocket. So technically my fastest knife is my XL Espada lol

But laws are not always sensible. Banning switch blades and butterfly knives is a very easy way for politicians to make the "I'm taking weapons off the street" claim for public support, and there are very few people to oppose it. Luckily there are groups like Knife Rights to help lobby.

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Bought a Victorinox Hercules a few years ago, just got the Explorer last week, love em both.
Slippery slope is real and I totally wanna buy another folder but I dunno which to get.
I was going to get a Buck Knife (cause I love how beautiful they are, and of course how traditionally American they are)

But after reading some of the stuff in this thread, I'm a little dubious now.
What kind of knife should I get? Definitely want a folder.

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>>33011130
What are your concerns with Buck? And yeah flat out, don't get a folder from them, there American made fixed blades are great though.

For this folder, what is your price range? And are you looking for something more traditional or modern?

>>33011158
>What are your concerns with Buck?
>Don't get a folder from them

That's exactly it, I love their folders, I even had one that I inadvertently stole while urbexing with a pal of mine when I was a boy.

I guess I won't go with a folder from them, and as for my price range I have uhhh
Just about $80 I suppose, I got my income tax today (nothing much, about 550, I'm a cart cuck) and I get paid Friday (about ~450)

Just out of the kindness of my heart, you're totally one of the better name/tripfags on this site, totally appreciate seeing you and your collection.
Mad jealous.

>>33011189
buck bantam bhw is a good beater folder. made in usa.

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My new baby

>save up for new EDC knife
>gonna buy it this weekend
>dad texts me to tell me he got me a knife
>can't justify buying the knife i was eyeballing

ah well. it's not a terrible knife, just not something i would have picked out.

at least i can carry something from my dad. unless it really sucks, then it'll end up in lake mead this summer and i'll buy something else.

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>>33011189
Okay I take it back on second thought. The more traditional Buck folders are nice, not the same quality they used to be, but still good. Also the new Marksman model, I've heard really good things about it. So those, yes, if they fit your fancy. For $80 though, if you want a supper functional knife, I can not recommend the Cold Steel Code4 ($70ish) enough, it's my go to hard use folder. Also Kershaw Skyline (made in US $40) is a modern classic, pretty much the modern 110, and you could even get the Damascus one in budget.

>>33011211
Nice I've been considering getting one since I saw the blade show videos of them last year. I would be getting the larger one, I've forgotten the names though. "Launch" followed by a 1, 2, or 3 right?

>>33011298
I believe the launch 1 is larger. The one in the pic is a launch 2. It's really nice. The action on L2 is very aggressive and at the same time very satisfying. Do to the size and weight of L1s blade, the action has less kick but you get more blade

>>33010626
lets make a knife activist group college fag, you and college fag me

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My MacGuyver knife has served me well since I was thirteen years old. It has opened innumerable cans, cleaned countless fish, removed dozens of splinters, and once -- with the awl opened and pointing between the fingers of a balled-up fist -- saved me from getting mauled by a feral dog.

The toothpick, tweezers, and chrome Swiss Army insignia are all long gone. But it still goes with me everywhere, every day.

>>33011454

how the hell did you manage to misspell MacGyver?

>>33011889
Okay, so I fup duck. Shut up.

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>>33011895
can't help it, mate. Every time someone says "MacGuyver", i think of this guy:

Are there any places other than /k/ and /out/ that are worth reading when it comes to knives?

>>33012098
you mean on 4chan, or in general?

There's bladeforums and other such things. Probably some facebook groups, but my local facebook knife group was basically a circlejerk, and some SJW admin got upset that I wrote "poop" on the internet and kicked me out, because we have to protect the kiddies, who are apparently old enough to own knives, but heavens forbid they read "poop" written on the internetz.

Also - it is relatively rare to have a very meaningful discussion both here, and on /out/ - half the time you get retards desperately trying to convince themselves that a BK2 is a good knife, people who insist that no one should ever buy anything but the cheapest, shittiest knife they can find (usually a mora), because aparently spending money on quality knives makes you a clueless victim of marketing.

Then you have ka-bar loonies, who can't help but insist that "muhrrreens means quality", a handful of mall ninjas and only occasionally you find someone worthwile to talk to.

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bumping with a picture of my brand new beer scout that just arived from across the pond.

https://www.amazon.com/BLACKHAWK-Tatang-Fixed-Blade-Knife/dp/B001CZDBX0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1487252117&sr=8-1&keywords=tatang
Is it a meme or worth having?

>>32989748
why aint the metal folded? or is it just me?
looks painful to use

>>33011210
I carried a buck bantam for 2 days and did some sharpening on it
It sharpened super easy and didn't want to keep an edge for shit
It took a decent edge. But it just didn't last through cardboard cutting etc
Like way easier than vg10 or aus8
Leading me to believe whatever steel they use is super fucking g soft

>>33013234
meme

generally, you want to stay away from "weird" handles (defining weird as anything that is heavily profiled with oversized choils, finger groves, and other shit that will be extremely uncomfortable the moment you try to use a different grip).

>>33010550

Supremacy clause.

>>33001386
Autos are meme-tier

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>>32959266
>>32959317
>>32959338
>>32959448
>>32959460

>>32995887
Was your leatherman rebar stiff with opening and closing the tools when you got it? If so did it just need time to break in?

>>33013253
What do you mean? It's comfy as fuck, especially with that cut-in for the ring finger.

>>33013306
thanks dad.

>>33013351
leatherman are always a good choice there are varying times. they aren't great out of the box.

I was researching benchmade and I read the sticky. I want a non tacticool normal person fixed blade knife less than 5 inches. is benchmade the best for normal use? Is the bushcraft benchmade my only choice? I'm a normal middle aged person with a 300 dollar knife budget but i think the benchmade bushcrafter is my best choice in that range. Am I wrong? Esee seems lacking, i don't want a nimravus or a glock 81 fix it all knife. Are there any other actually good knives that aren't tacticool and genuinely quality in that range? Please fill me in.

>>33013388
Sorry I misspoke. Less than 6 inches and legal statewide for open boyscout carrying. I don't want anything blacked out or murdery. Is my only choice the benchmade bushcraft knife? Is there a knife that competes with that at a similar level?

>>33013418
Am I better off getting a grans bruk wildlife hatchet with a short knife like a benchmade hunt? I plan on lightly processing firewood and having a modest camp for 1-3 people to cook. Would I be best served with a small hatchet and a stub knife like a benchmade hunt or should I move to a small hatchet and a utility knife like a bushcrafter?

thanks for your input.

>>33013351
My Rebar was honestly a piece of shit. The big flathead warped turning a screw on a brand new grinder and now everything on that side is shitty to open and close.

I vastly prefer the Swisstool Spirit when it comes to an MT in the Rebar's size and weight range. It's actually my favorite MT ever. Sadly I lost mine last year and still haven't gotten around to picking up a replacement.

>>33013388
Go browse around the knifemakers' forum on Bladeforums, you could get a pretty nice custom for what the Benchmade costs.

>>33013471
I'm sure there are many custom options. I'd rather go with a trusted blade that is widely liked. Is there something like the benchmade bushcrafter that exists? Something with decent steel, an ok grind, no retard murder grinds and something scandi at 25 degrees or similar without serrations or a stupid tanto or kabar ridiculous shape?

I think I painted myself into a corner. I just would like to know if there are options or if I cornered the market for my needs.

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>>33013503
If you want good no-nonsense knife that'll see you through a nuclear apocalypse I recommend checking out sissi- and jääkäripuukkos. Just the right mixture of simple traditional design with brutally utilitarian modern features
https://www.varusteleka.com/en/group/puukkos-and-leukus/494

>>33013548
Those knives look great in terms of steel but I'm worried about the comfort of the grip. Have you used any of them?

>>33013567
I have a m07 sissipuukko and the grip is excellent and I think jääkäripuukko might be even comfier, at least if you dig a meaty handle

>>33013586
What do you typically use it for? They seem like a nice fit for my needs. Thank you for the heads up about that company.

I'm not gonna be batoning anything or being silly. I just want a good belt knife that won't fuck up. How has your knife been for your needs? What are your needs?

>>33013503

What you are looking for is a high quality puukko. There are a number of makers, buy the only one I'm familiar with off ha d is Helle. I'm sure others here can chime in with more.

>>33013614
It does literally everything you could ask from a knife and without complaint, that's the whole point of it. Kind of sucks tho because now I have a real hard time justifying buying new knives lel. But if you don't plan on batoning I'd recommend the shorter versions, m07 or jääkäri 110

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>>33011378
Yeah that's an idea, but probably better off just seeing how we can help out the already established group; Knife Rights.

>>33012247
Lol so your one of the BK2 haters on that /out thread. I've already stated my opinions, it's objectively a very inefficient knife, but it's not useless, and sometimes some people find the more inefficient tool more fun to use. I'm thinking I'm going to have to get one now, and see if I can regrind it into a good knife... I'll post the project in /out if I ever get around to it.

But I've actually have had quite a few good conversations about knives here on /k, not so much on /out.

>>33013234
Yeah does not look that great of a design. The only BlackHawk I recommend is the Buck/Tops 650. Yes it is a 1/4 inch thick knife, but it have really great ergonomics and a thin enough hollow grind. (knife on right in pic related)

>>33013301
Maybe, but they are also a lot of fun.

>>33013456
I find hatchets a bit useless, consider a small ax, sometimes called a Hudson Bay Ax. My go to carry ax is a Snow&Neally Hudson Bay ax. Not nearly as refined as a Grans Bruk, but after I reshaped it a bit and thinned the geometry, it's served me very well for quite a few years. It's a good idea to have a small ax and a medium knife, like an Esee 4... now personally sometimes I just carry a small knife and a big chopping knife for the fun of it.

>>33013639
>puukko
thanks for letting me know the word for what I'm looking for. Do you know a common maker in the usa that produces knives in that style?

>>33013689
Thanks for your input. I have no greed and just want one good knife that won't fuck up. I'm glad you're happy with your choice. I will probably follow a similar path.

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Opinions on balisongs? Are they evil? Are they usable apart from stabbing people for money?

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>>33013696
I'm not too familiar with the style or the makers. I just happen to have this vintage one (pic related) from the 70's that I came across. It's a Tapio Wirkkala (probably spelled wrong) by Hackman.

One of the thinnest geometry knives I own, it's a joy to whittle with.

Also, I assume you know Mora right? Because they make good Puukkos for really cheap. And If you just want to try out the design before buying a more expensive one, or even just stay with the mora.

>>33013732
I had one when I was 12. They are fun to flip around if you need a hobby. Not very useful as real knives.

>>33013732
See:
>>32996464
>>32996536

I like them, very little experience with them though, never been my focus, but they are almost a sub category of the knife hobby.

>>33013737
Yeah I've had moras before they are decent but not a lifetime knife or something I'd be ok taking into the wilderness.

>>32996464
just buy your kid a benchmade and let him paint it or something so he can be a special snowflake. that's what all bali flippers want anyway.

encourage it and get him a webcam. I wish my kid had interests.

>>33013696
Depends on how much you want to spend. Check out lt wright lagom bushknife for the high end. Or you can order online - helle, ahti, kauhavan puukkopaja - that's off the top of my head.

>>33013853
the bench bushcrafter is about 200 i could push up to 3 or 4 im an adult with a job but i really don't see a better knife that is widely available and custom knives seem shady at best and mostly overpriced and cumbersome.

>>33013885
Then really check out the lagom bushknife by lt wright, or the skookum bush tool, but that one m8ght be hard to get (still around $200, but with a waiting list).

>>33013692
thots on
>>33001386

>>33013388
Look up a Benchmade protagonist
I don't one have but they look quite nice, they've got two kinds, either a drop point or tanto

>>33013963
How do they compare with the Nimravus? The sticky recommended the Nim and the Protagonist seems very similar. They seem too light and the grip seems insubstantial for my purposes. What is your experience?

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>>33013949
I don't personally own anything from Protech, but they are a high quality company, and have a good reputation for autos. The knife is going to be good quality, and is good materials, but being an auto it's not as practical and more expensive for a similar quality EDC knife. But practicality is not really the selling point of an auto, it's if you like it, if you think it's worth it.

I've had a Protech Newport CF (pic related) on my want list for a long time, but have yet to get it.

>>33013763
Well to be honest the wag moras are made right now is perfectly fine. There's a video by wealljugleknives on yt of the eldris (the little one) hammerdd into a log and lifging it with a lot of latteral stress like it's nothing, and it's a 2mm thick blade with partial tang.

>>33014028
Well, I live in shitty California do I don't own one right now, though I do want one, so unfortunately I can't tell you much

>>32972537
Send it back to Benchmade. They'll probably fix it for free, most you'd have to pay would be like 30 bucks.

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Alright, one of these just arrived. It's every bit of awful you'd expect from a Soviet military pocket knife, but also every bit of magical. It's NOS surplus, and came in grease and paper like an AK.

How do I get the "cosmoline" (I'm not sure if it's actually slav cosmoline or just some generic packing grease) off? I got some benzine, denatured alcohol and acetone-substitute nail polish remover. Or should I get kerosene or something?

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>>33015592
Oh yeah and it's larger than you'd think and also fucking heavy as fuck since it's all steel.

Pic still not mine but came exactly like this.

>>33015592
>>33015655
I'm assuming this thing uses slipjoints? How are they?

Also, where did you get this anyway?

>>33015677
Yes. Heavy as fuck. I could only open the small screwdriver/wire stripper with a tool, but that might just be the pivot gunked up with grease.

You can find NOS ones on Ebay from Russia, just search for Soviet military sapper knives or something like that.

>>32959596
How much snow did you guys get down in Biddo?

>>33015778
A lot. February always sucks. Six inches last night, like a foot on Sunday, supposed to be more this week I think.

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>>33016027
I'm almost jealous, it's starting to feel like spring here in New Jersey, it's been in the 40-60s (F) the past week, and sunny, with only a few flurries. We only got like 6 inches total this winter, compared to like 24-30ish last year.

This sounds autistic, but there is nothing more fun than cutting up snowmen and snow balls with a machete.

>>33016637
>tfw can't open carry a cutlass in muh country

>>33016027
Shitty, downeast got hit hard with the storm a few days ago but this one got pushed out to sea before we even saw 5".

>>33016749
Lol nor can I, it's not like I walk around town with it. But I can on privet property.

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>>33016637
That sounds equal parts autistic and fun.

I hate going from zero to three feet of snow in a matter of two weeks. I'd much rather have it a little at a time.

>>33017156
I lived on mdi for a while, winters were miserable. Hardly any snow, just ice and wind and cold.

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Found this pic while reading up on the Soviet knife I just got, next among others a SAK and a demo knife for size comparison. It is really larger than I expected, I thought it was going to be the size of a more basic Alox Victorinox.