KNIFE THREAD

Get a Ka Bar Dozier instead.

>>33147866

This.

80 bucks for AUS-8 is nonsense. If you just wanna roleplay a commando get a 10 dollar Ganzo knife. If you want a practical quality knife get a Spyderco Endura.

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>>33146954

>>33151107
>naming a knife AK 74
That's fucking stupid.

>>33151128
Who gives a fuck what it's called if it works?

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>>33146954
Ontario rat 1
Kershaw leek
Spyderco endura

All good choices

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Looking for a new knife and I narrowed it down to two knives.a we knives 701b (pictured) or a kershaw knockout. The we knife is substantially more expensive being 100 dollars,while the knockout can be had between 40-50 buck.

>>33151501
>being this salty about your shitty knife
lmaoing @ ur life

>>33153551
>mistaking indifference for salty.

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What is the safest action for a pocket knife?

A few years ago I was using my knife as a screwdriver and I almost lost a finger when it folded closed.

>>33154789
Small fixed blade.
>using your knife like a fucking retard
ishygddt

>>33154789
right tool for the right job.

>>33154789
Axis lock.

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Can anyone tell me whether it's legal to carry a big fixed-blade knife in your vehicle in California?

If it is legal, can it be within reach?
Does it have to be totally visible? ie. sheathed under seat, under dash

>>33152528
WE knives is good shit. Kershaw is decent for the price, but everybody and their grandma's got one and if you feel like being a special snowflake go for the 701b.

>>33154789
How about finding a well-built, reliable knife with a functioning lock instead?

>>33155345
You can carry it on your belt if it's showing, why would a car matter ?

>>33154838
this 100%

Get a ~3" ESEE or Ontario and call it a day.

>>33155517
I want it hidden under the seat in a sheath. Id rather not get a criminal record if the police ever get a reason to search my car.

>>33155872
That's a valid concern, don't have an answer for you. I keep a big ass knife in my glovebox, but I don't live in commiefornia

>>33146954
I have a shitty chink opener. It's good for what it's worth, obliterates duct tape like no tomorrow.

Also have a Muela at home for larger cutting needs. Breddy gud.

If you can carry a knife, carry. I'd love to get a Gerber Guardian Backup II just because of the way it looks and how I can carry it horizontally.

>>33154789
>screwing some screw
>knife closes on my hand

How hard did you push on that? Fuck.

>>33147866
I got one of those as a present last year. Really like it.

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Okay /k/.
Been looking into buying a new fixed knife and I've had my eye on the BK7.
Anyone have any experience with it?
Is it worth it?
Alternatives?

Thanks

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>>33160036
The BK line is great, I have a BK-15 with Micarta Scales (brown one in pic related). I'm going to buy a BK-9 pretty soon, since I think they are no longer in production. The BK-7 is practically the same knife just smaller, and I find I don't carry knives of that size much.

It really depends on what you want to use it for, as an all around general camp knife, the BK-7 looks fine to me, but it comes down to size preference. A lot of people (well /out really) would say it's too big to be a real /out knife, and others would say it's too small for batoning, if you are into that kind of thing.

Alternatives of a similar size and build toughness: Cold Steel Recon Scout, Esee 6, Ontario RAT 7, Tops (anything), Fallkniven A1 (expensive), Black Heart Gunner 12 (EXPENSIVE AS FUCK, dream knife), ect...

>>33160197
Thanks for the reply.

I have larger hands and generally like having a larger blade "furthelulz"

Not really sure if I'd be using it to baton with.

So now knowing that it's worth it I just have to decide if I want the 7 or 9..

The other alternatives look good too.

Thanks namefag!

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>>33160369
No problem... And there is nothing wrong with a larger blade "furthelulz".. I'm very familiar with it... I own a XL Espada for that very reason. Of course it looks really small in pic related.

>>33160903
Hanwei raptor, nice anon I have one too, can't remember which style it is. Which is yours?

>>33146954
>Why should I or shouldn't I buy this knife?

You should buy it if you like it and it has good reviews.

You shouldn't buy it if you don't like it or it has bad reviews.

>>33162419
Did a quick Google, mine is the shobu.

http://casiberia.com/resource/raptor-series-katana-details/304

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>>33162419
Mine is the largest one... Google tells me; the Nanbokucho Zukuri.

I bought it maybe 7 years ago, it was my first real sword. It's held up really well, granted besides when I got it first, I probably only use it on some bottles a few times a year. I've only taken it apart a few times for maintenance and tightening up some of the fittings around the Tsuba.

Oh and if you want there is a sword general right now, I started it about my new Longsword
>>>33091899

>>33162515
Nice. I bought mine quite a few years ago too, I think I paid like $250-$275 or so for it on kult of Athena. That sight has them listed for nearly $500 now... I wasn't aware they made a nanbokucho style thought it was just the three mentioned plus waki and tanto. Haven't cut with mine.

>>33163004
Yeah now they are $300 on KOA. The Nanbokucho went away for a few years it seems, but now there back on KOA... but they are not on the actual site though oddly enough

>>33163393
Weird, I might have to keep an eye on them. Get another in the set.

>>33165195
Yeah I've thought about at lest getting the Waki and Tanto, and I still may, but they both look so incredibly boring, with just flat ground blades and no kissaki

>>33160197

They make bk 9 still. It's just on a new gen, so it's called like Bk 33 or some shit. Only difference is the coating. I want the gen 1 of the BK line, that doesn't have the skeleton cut tangs.

>>33146954
Crkt is definitely one of the best. I have a few and only one of them have disappointed me. (m16-10S)

>>33166240
I think you are thinking of the BK-39. As far as I know that was just a limited run.

>>33153875

I hate that gimmicky-ass pocket opener they put on Enduras and Delicas. Makes the blade look like it has a clit. It's almost as unnecessary as your tripcode.

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New /k/ommando here. Is the Gay-Bar a meme weapon?

>>33166532
Have you tried a wave opener ? It's wonderfully convenient. Yes it looks ugly, but it's certainly worth it on a knife that you need to open quickly with one hand without even thinking about it.

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>>33166532
Also, just for you.

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>>33166532
Yeah wave openers are stupid, that's why I put a Zip Tie on all my Spydercos to simulate a wave... In fact I take it a step higher, I use fucking D-clamps, so I can't even close the knife or put it in my pocket, ITS ALWAYS READY TO GO. PIC RELATED

But seriously though, it may look ugly, and I think a bolted on wave (like Cold Steel does) looks nicer, but it's really convenient and fun to play with as well.

>>33146954
buck 55?
for classy pocket carry?
Ive already got my flash 2 for edc

>>33166634
How memed can a big, firm, long knife be?

>>33166989
When it has a rat-tail tang, a grip made from leather rings, and the most popular model has "USMC" printed on the blade.

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>>33166634
>>33166989
It can get this memed... this is the proper answer.

>>33167035
Why would USMC use defective fighting knife tho?
>>33167036
That seems pretty memed.

>>33167225
>if the muhreens use it, it must be the best!

Opinions on the Gerber LMFII? If a yes what fucking color?


Also considering a KA-BAR BK series knife, but I can't choose

>>33146954
No, it's a gimmick knife. Get a nice, lifetime fully warranted Benchmade 940 for the same price.

>>33167225
>Why would USMC use defective fighting knife tho?

because it was supplied in bulk, by the cheapest contractor, at a time when the US needed to equip lots of soldiers quickly.

While it's true that conflict is a driving force of progress, it is foolish to assume that military-approved gear is top design.

>>33167035
>rat-tail
reeeee

It's a hidden/stick tang.

>>33169199
still shit construction though.

>>33169204
No they're not. People think hidden/stick tangs are bad because they confuse them ith rat tail tangs. Rat tail tangs are synonymous with bad quality from shit Chinese or Pakistan knives where they lazily weld some scrap rod to serve as a tang. While not as strong in the absolute sense, a properly done hidden/stick tang is pretty damn strong. Even a properly done rat tail tang is strong and a fair amount of swords were constructed with rat tail tangs.

Stop parroting the same memes. Ka-Bar tangs aren't bad because of the type of tang, but because it only goes halfway the length of the handle.They're still usable as long you aren't doing anything super high force.

>>33155345
That's a really good lookin' knife man. Holy shit.

>>33167225
>Why would USMC use defective fighting knife tho?
It was good for it's day but the design was for mass production with 1940's metallurgy and manufacturing technology and processes. Now a days leather is more expensive than polymer.

Also it's more of a utility knife. But if your gonna shiv someone with ww2 tech get a fairbairn sykes or a german "police" dagger.

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>>33160903
love the bayonet, what did you pay for it? im getting a k98 for about $25 this saturday (it is pitted to shit though)

>>33169231
ka bar tangs are bad, because ka bar.
Mors had a lot of originals and he says they broke all the time.

>>33169640
>>33169600
>>33169231
This is confusing, I'm getting mixed messages here.

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>>33169231
No, any proper sword does not have a rat tail tang, this is a common misconception. The tang does get small (relative to the blade) but it is still very substantial, keeping full thickness down to the pommel, at the pommel it turns into more of a rat tail where it is penned. At lest with historical European swords. I don't have a European sword I can take apart to show you, because mine is penned.

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>>33167581
Gerber is kind of a meme, they have really gone down hill over the past 10 or so years. The BK series is great though. I've got a BK-15 (one with tan handle in middle of Pic Related) and I'm going to get a BK-9 soon.

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>>33169611
It's a 1907 Enfield bayonet. I got it at an Auction in Maine this summer for $50 I think.

Not bad considering it's in really good shape, unfortunately does not have a sheath though.

>>33151107
I've had a few over the years. It's not Boker's best folder, but it's not bad for an inexpensive auto either.

>>33154789

Outside of SAK and leathermans, you really shouldn't be using your knife as a screwdriver... unless it comes with a screwdriver bit. It's bound to get you sliced. There are a ton of keychain-able tools like the Gerber shard that'll work just as well.

The lock on a decent production knife (Benchmade, Spyderco, ZT/Kershaw, Cold Steel, etc) probably wouldn't have failed unless you accidentally were applying pressure to the linerlock/framelock when twisting, which seems possible enough.

>>33169199
>>33169231
Rat tail and stick tangs are two names for the same fucking thing, shithead. Yes, "rat tail" may sound more negative, but the name has nothing to do with its inherent quality. There's nothing wrong with calling it a rat tail. You're like the spergs who freak out when someone says "silencer" instead of "suppressor."

By the way, it's not a hidden tang if it's visible on the surface. You can see the tang of a KA-BAR protruding from below the handle and flush with the surface of the pommel. A Mora has a hidden tang. A SOG Seal Pup has a hidden tang. A Buck 119 has a hidden tang. A KA-BAR does not. If you're going to go full autist on someone, at least know what you're talking about first.

>>33170828
I was thinking a BK7 or 10. I almost got the BK3 but it's a bit too mall ninja imo.

I'll get a BK though for sure. Thanks

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>>33146954
>Why should I or shouldn't I buy this knife?
>should:
If you're a gay faggot.
>shouldn't:
The Chris Reeve sebenza is available.

>>33170925
I need to be able to go full autist within the next 30 minutes, pls teach me the ways of the autism.

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>>33170945
Git

>>33146954
Does full flat grind make any real difference on a pocket knife that's mainly going to be cutting things like paper, cardboard, twine, rope, and the occasional block of cheese or summer sausage? I mean, I can see how FFG would help prevent wedging on a kitchen knife that is cutting hundreds of times a day, but most of us keep our pocket knives in our pockets except for rare times of emergency use, right?

>>33171465
KEK

>>33171465
Is dat sum cold steel tactical espada dildo xl actshun?

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>>33171465
>>33171982
Brothers in arms

>>33172634
Espada aside, what's the priciest stuff in the case?

>>33170945
Again.
At least use a new photo.

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So for a few months I've been looking for a high quality survival knife with a specific look to it.
I finally found it in a custom blade from Ed Martin Knives in Texas. The T3 is exactly what I want in a knife. S35vn steel is fucking amazing.
The quality of the craftsmanship on these is off the charts. The hilt was important too and I haven't found any other knives so far with this particular design.
The problem for me is the price point, with all the additions I want it comes to $405 USD, which wouldn't be too bad if I didn't live in Canada. It's like $550 CAD plus international shipping.
If I can't find something cheaper I might just cave in and buy it because it's perfect.
http://store.edmartinknives.com/auto/detailview.php?id1=2135423397&id2=2346175&id3=YES&id4=edmartinknives.com

TL:DR I'm here to ask you guys if you know any quality survival knives similar to this one (with the hilt) for under $300 USD.

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Usually get shit on for this because I don't buy the 300 knives, but I've never had any issue with buck knives. They're priced right and while I've never had to deal with them I've heard their customer service is awesome

Pic related. I always carry the midget, and depending on what I'm doing one of the other two.

>>33173321
I've got a few in the $400-500 range, but I still don't have anything against Buck. One of the first knives I ever bought myself was a 119. Some of the newer Bucks offer quality steel at an affordable price too. Can't complain too much there.

Point is I don't think most sincere knife enthusiasts would shit on Buck.

>>33173321
Definitely good for the price, 2 years of heavy use on my Vanguard and it's still holding up fine. They look pretty nice too.

>>33173116
>.220" thick
>Sabre ground
>s35vn "survival knife"
>$405 USD

No. Literally a $20 2mm spine Mora would be better at anything a survival knife would be used for. Spend some of the left over money on a hatchet and wala, you have a sensible pair of survival tools for ~$100 combined.

>>33173723
What makes the Mora a better 'survival' knife?

>>33173814
Much better blade geometry for actually cutting things (2mm spine Scandi vs 5.5mm spine sabre), Scandi grinds are better for cutting wood and very easy to sharpen using a pocket stone (even by inexperienced freehanders), both the carbon steel and 12c27 used by Morakniv are much less brittle steels than s35vn and thus much more sensible for a survival situation, both those steels also have much higher apex stability than s35vn (better resistance to microscopic apex chipping and rolling) which matters more for edge retention in bushcrafting type use than wear resistance, the $380 in savings can buy you an excellent quality hatchet (so you don't have to risk your survival knife by batoning).

>>33174026
What if it's a $100 ESEE or a $200 Fallkniven? Does Mora still come out on top?

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>>33172694
Well I'll list all the $150+ stuff. Some of it is no longer produced, or has gone up in value since. I don't have any supper high end stuff, just a lot of mid level production I've got over the past 4 or 5 years. I'm actually kind of a poor college fag, but I pay for my blades with money from Sharpening, it's a self sustaining hobby. My most expensive stuff really is my sharpening equipment and my two swords.

Spyderco Tuff; $250ish, worth more now

ZT 0562cf; $240

ZT 0770cf M4 $240

Spyderco Ti Military $230ish

Brous Blades Sniper (coated): $211

Al Mar Eagle HD laminated; $210 (was less when I bought it)

Kantesune Nishiki (fixed blade in back); $180 when I bought it, not they seem to be around $205

Spyderco Orange/Black XHP PM2; $175 when I bought it, worth more now

Boker Tux Kwaiken; $165

Spyderco Junior; $140ish when they were in production, but mine has custom scales.

For the most part everything else is around $100 down to $20.

>>33172703
He *hand clap* Is *hand clap* A *hand clap* TROLL *hand clap*

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>>33173116
Have you looked into Bark River Knives at all? They are very high end and about half that price. Also Fallkniven and Helle.

>>33173321
I've got plenty of really expensive knives, Buck is pretty good, I still have a few.

>>33174262
Against the ESEE I would say its a matter of preference for full flat grind vs Scandi (which in turn depends on how much wood cutting you do) and how much you can live with a lack of corrosion resistance.

I don't like Fallknivens as i think they are needlessly thick and I don't think VG-10 is very sensible as a steel choice where toughness should be prioritized above wear resistance. They are also very expensive. At this price point i would get a custom from a small maker using AEB-L if i needed corrosion resistance.

Never bought a knife before.

What's a good combat knife?

>>33174471
I've begun to realize this

Buy a Buck 119 you won't regret it

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I kind of hate myself for liking this Cold Steel so much. God damn you Steve Austin.

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My GF bought me this knife for my birthday. She knows next to nothing about knives and took a shot in the dark. I had never heard of Lionsteel before I was given this blade. I cant find much info about it online and was wondering what people thought about Lionsteel products.

>>33174501
>I buy a lot of knives
>that means I know fuck all about knives
don't fall for this dumbass

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>>33170925
But they don't mean the same fucking thing you sperg.

Rat tail tangs specifically mean they just welded a piece of thin metal to serve as the tang. Stick tangs are just thinner integral tangs.

>You can see the tang of a KA-BAR protruding from below the handle and flush with the surface of the pommel
Modern Ka-Bar aren't hidden. Originals are.

>If you're going to go full autist on someone, at least know what you're talking about first.
Take your own advice.

>>33176803
they're pretty excellent. she did well for a female.

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>>33176150
Define combat knife.

>>33170820
>he tang does get small (relative to the blade) but it is still very substantial, keeping full thickness down to the pommel
Not always. They can taper down. Welded tangs also existed historically, which is probably where the confusion stems from.

>>33176803
Never heard anything bad about them. They're relatively pricy too.

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Hey look Sebenza Guy (>>33170945) someone who actually owns a Sebenza (>>33176704 assuming it's real).

Cold Steel actually makes pretty good knives. I carry my Code4 quite often, when I need a more heavy duty folder.

>>33176869
Where do I claim to be some sort of expert? I don't.

I would at lest like to think I have a little knowledge about them, considering I've been into the hobby for 10ish years, I've handled hundreds of production knives and a few customs, I have manged to completely fund my hobby off of knife sharpening, I've been very active on different forums and sites sharing my experiences and listening to others, I actually do use most of my knives in the real world, and I've even tried my hand at making knives (with not much success or progress)...

So tell me, what advice do you have to give? Instead of shitting on me, how about point out what makes you disagree with me, and give what you think is a better suggestion. Maybe if you do this, we can diversify our knowledge of knives and blades.

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>>33176803
They are normally regarded as very high end, they can get very costly, but a lot of that is due to them often using a mono handle, milled completely from one piece of metal. Also, all made in Italy, which is kind of cool, there are not too many makers from Italy (Fox, Extrema Ratio, one Spyderco factory, that's all that comes to mind on top of my head).

It may not be your style

I've been eyeing up their TRE for a long time, but it's a bit small for me.

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>>33176947
>>33176978
>>33177169

Thanks /k/ommandos

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>>33177450
Nice.

is there a /k/ guide to purchasing fixed blades?

>>33179401
Well it completely depends on what you want to use it for and how much you aim to spend.

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hello /k/ i dont really post here or know much about knives but i was hoping you could help me out

im gonna be backpacking through europe and maybe asia for a few months, whats a good knife for warding off gypsies and cutting up baguettes that wont land me in some gayass europoor prison. would like if it opened easily with one hand and had a good finger guard/wouldnt slip easily, but looks like a normalish pocket knife, not too tacticool (seems to matter for euro laws?)

thanks!

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>>33180303
Hmmm well if you are going backpacking, why not a small fixed blade? A Mora Companion is a very easy to sharpen, very cheap, sheeple friendly (especially if you get it in a bright color like orange or pink), and proven fixed blade. (pic related), you can get them for like $15.

If you can't carry a fixed blade, the most people friendly folder I can think of that's still capable, the Opinel (something like the No 9 or No 10) and the classic SAK (Swiss Army Knife).

>>33166941
i always thought they were called C clamps.


unless theyre called C clamps when its open and D clamps when its closed lol

>>33180303
Depending on where in europe, only slipjoint knives may be allowed (no locking device).

Svord peasant knife is a good'n.

>>33182134
A folding knife that doesn't get any shorter folded down seems a bit silly

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Here to remind you all ESEE is a meme company that sells overpriced knives.

Even Cold Shit makes knives with better steels and lower prices

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>>33182483

>>33182483
>esse: you better fucking love 1095
>you want stainless? fuck you!

>>33182886

More like

>You better fucking love 1095 for 200$ and a sandpaper-like coating

>>33182886
Please list the makers who use stainless steels with similar toughness to 1095 the way ESEE heat treats it (E.g. AEB-L, 13c26, 12c27, Cronidur 30/LC200n, Nitrobe 77, etc)?

Morakniv. Okay, who else?

>>33176803
>lionsteel

good company. iirc they made the pits folder for spyderco (as an outsourced project).

Your gf did well. You should give her some tongue.

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I need some help guys. I'm working on a little EDC backup kit, and wanted a small knife. Is there any other knife similar to the SOG micron II? I love the overall design in that it's a really thin and really lightweight knife with a locking blade, but the tanto and the lack of a proper sharpening notch really kills it for me. I've been looking for slip joints that could fit the bill too but would very much prefer it to have a lock. I know Spyderco makes some novelty mini knives but I'd rather it have a more "traditional" design and shape

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>>33173753
>>33174026
I think a survival knife should be a standalone tool that will hold up in just about any situation. I have a complete kit with a hatchet and all that but there's no way I'd trust my life to a cheap Mora.

>>33174501
Thanks for the advice, I'd looked at Bark river and Helle but not Fallkniven. I'm really drawn to the Fallkniven NL4 Frej, it has the aesthetic I'm looking for and I'm reading good things about the quality. Also I don't have to ship it internationally so that's a plus.

Any recommendations for dagger style knives?

>>33146954
I like alot of CRKT designs, but they are Chinese and way overpriced.

>>33185561
Go on Knifecentre mate, CRKT prices there are pretty good. Don't ever buy direct from them.

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Hey /k/

Wondering if anyone carries a neck knife here? I have a knife that I think would be good to carry on my neck for when I'm wearing shorts or have too much stuff in my pockets, but I know nothing about the theory behind it.

>>33185511

Kizlyar, Melita K , Cold Steel

>>33185561

CRKT almost exclusively does collaborations with designers.

Find out who designed the CRKT knives you like and look for other brands that make their designs as well

>>33185906
>neck knife
>theory

I am trying to help when i say that there is no theory, it's literally carrying a knife on a chain around your neck. Stop over thinking everything.

>>33183623

Fällkniven

And btw TOPS are made by the same people on the same place as ESEE

>>33185561
>>33185778

CRKT was good maybe 7-8 years ago. Now their QC is shit.

>>33185952
I mean, there's more to it than simply wearing it, you have to consider things like what kind of sheath will print the least and be comfortable, what kind of cordage to use that will be comfortable and not break when you yank the knife out, etc.

It's more complicated than carrying a knife in your pocket at least

>>33185906

Neck knives are retarded and everyone who wears a fucking knife around his neck like a retard is a massive dumbass.

"neck knives" are small knives, which are awesome and better than folding knives.

The only theory there is is that you NEVER put ANYTHING around your neck in an adventure / outdoors / military etc... setting.

>>33186025
not sure if you're trolling

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>>33146954

>>33185979
>It's more complicated than carrying a knife in your pocket at least

Is this your first day here? Start a new thread about how your pocket carry method is best and you will get at least 100 responses disagreeing with you, 25 agreeing with you, 15 arguing about steel, 10 asking you to stick it up your ass, 5 asking for pics of you doing it, 3 tripfags claiming they thinks ass-carry is best, and 1 long blog post about how a kid was molested buy his uncle who carried your same style knife and so now has a blade fetish.

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>>33185906
I guess it's not a neck knife if it's not around my neck. Love my Izula though.
It's a tough little shit that's seen a lot of use.

>>33186262
I have the same custom scales I love them.

I used my izula II to open tuna cans for several weeks when I was broke and couldn't afford to eat anything else and the finish and edge held up great

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>>33186297
the scales really transform the knife.

Also carrying my waved delica w/ signet ring.
perfect little backup defensive blade. Not too scarry looking, deploys super fast and is legal to carry most places.

>>33185055
Anyone?

>>33185055
>>33186437
ka-bar dozier or cold steel micro recon 1

>>33147866
I just ordered one of these on a whim. Did I fuck up?

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>>33186025

This.

>small, nearly-useless blade
>on a necklace
>better hang it 'round ma thickass neck
>swinging around all willynilly
>guys, let's call it a "necker"
>gotta get a paracord wrap to match the leather on my quartz healing crystal necklace and copper arthritis bracelet

>>33146954
Buy it but as soon as you open the box push it straight through your abdomen to test how sharp it is.

>>33185963
>Fallkniven

As far as I know they don't use high toughness stainless steels like those I mentioned. At least not in the models I've seen.

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>>33186025
I don't think wearing a knife around your neck is too practical, but small fixed blades can be great for in pocket carry. I have a couple of "neck knives" from Calton Cutlery where I have attached pocket clips to the kydex sheaths and carry them in pocket. Great EDC knives.

Anyone own a cold steel ti lite?

I'm prolly gonna get one Monday

>>33186025
>>33187542

Sure.
I mean, just look at this old fucker. Wearing a knife on his neck like a retard. Who does he think he is, Mors Kochansky or something?

>>33189415
forgot link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-zF5C5vw8Y&t=2622s

>>33187666
nice going there, Satan.

That, and Joe's philosophy when it comes to neck knives is that they should be lightweight (ideally around 2.5 ounces with the sheath and cord included), and he makes a breakaway attachment so you don't end up strangling yourself.

And he goes kayaking, and I agree - a neck knife is perfect in that situation, since with the kayak, and the life jacket, a belt knife is difficult to get to.

Also - small knives aren''t bad. A 3'', 3/32'' thick blade is quite enough for regular use innawoods. anything more than 1/8'' thick, 4-4.5'' blade is simply overkill most of the time, and the more you know, the smaller knife you can get away with. 3-3.25 inches is perfect.

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>>33186262

they're a sweet knife. Here's mine.

>>33189654
does it come in rad neon green?

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>>33189683

Yes ish

>>33189654

Also the scales that are this knife, orginally came off of the Becker Bk Eskabar. They just happen to fit with a lil small modding.

>>33189516
I feel like a small knife with a clip like an esee would attach easily to a life vest

>>33155345
Try knife laws or kniferights or AKTI (American Knife and Tool Institute). They are doing God's work unf***ing inconsistent knife laws!

>>33185967
I haven't had an issue with them. I have a Folts minimalist bowie and the M16 flipper. Both have performed flawlessly.

Swiss Army knife guy here
Bit the bullet and I got a buck knife
Feels good man

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>>33154789
My first hunting knife was a Case XX Sod Buster, a knife with no lock. My Dad wanted me to learn to use a knife properly without relying on the lock so I didn't cut myself like you did. Get a plain folder and a multi-tool, use the right tool for the job and git gud.

>>33192198
>I got a buck knife
Which one? Pics or it didn't happen.

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Hey /k/, looking for a little advice.

I'm shopping for a companion knife to go with my recently acquired Becker BK-9, so ideally I'm looking for a smaller knife, around 4"-4.5".

Price wise I'd say my top budget would be ~$125 or so and I'm pretty set on the Buck Vanguard 192, pic related.

Would you guys suggest or recommend anything else for a smaller blade? I'm open to suggestions. I held a Buck 102 which is slightly smaller than this one, but the handle wasn't big quite big enough for my hand, whereas the Vanguard fits perfectly in my hand.

Anyway, I'm basically just looking for a small general hunting/survival knife. Full tang of course and a good companion to go with the BK-9 basically. Nothing too thick either, something very close to the Vanguard.

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>>33193278
Well the BK-15, 16, and 17 are pretty good if you can find them. Helle makes a few good bushcraft knives in that price range. Of coarse all the Esee and Ontario RAT stuff.

Also consider the Ontario Blackbird, it's a really nice knife. Nice big handle, could be a bit more ergonomic in my opinion.

>>33193314
Yeah, I actually looked at a lot of the other Becker models. Something about the Buck really appeals to me as a small knife, particularly in the handle and the blade style.

I have to say though, considering the smaller Becker's have the same style handle as my BK-9, which I really like, it might be what I get in the end. It's hard to choose but I'll look into more brands and compare.

>>33193278
Budget of $125 and you go for buck?

Holy crap. For $100 you can get a bushcrafter hc from lt wright. Bush baby and next gen are around the $135 mark, esee3hm or esee rb3 comes to mind as well. Or, if you want a knife that is really good for food prep, get a trade knife from mountaintoptradingco.com for 25 bucks.

Or if you can bump your budget to something like 160, look up joe calton at caltoncutlery.

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>>33193314
Have you disassembled your ZT 562 already?

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>>33193392
Never got around to it, but it's a chill Saturday morning and I've got nothing better to do, so might as well. I'll take pics of course.

Also, just got a Mora in, for my gf. What a good knife for fucking $14

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>>33193392
>>33193464
Oh she's dirty... Should have done this a while ago. I'll try to get a close up of the bearing wear on the Ti side.

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>>33193392
>>33193464
>>33193577
Well the wear on the blade and steel liner are so small I can't feel a grove with my finger nail. The grove in the Titanium is big enough to feel after 2 years of use. However like I said before, the more it wears, the slower it wears because it has more surface area, and it can be compensated for with the pivot screw.

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>>33193790
Thanx for the research. Results seems pretty solid but that kind of wear still triggers my knife autism so much that i probably get some other ZT model without bearings.

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>>33193392
>>33193464
>>33193577
>>33193790
Well it's all cleaned up, and ready to assemble.

Actually just assembled it, figured I don't need to post a finished pic. I should have done this a long time ago, I forgot how smooth this knife is.

>>33193863
Also forgot to question you on this topic
Can you comment on differences betwenn ZT s35vn and elmax?

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>>33194014
I've never sharpened or used an Elmax blade from ZT. I only have experience with their s35vn, CTS-204p, and CPM-M4. (from pic related)

Although I would trust them to get Elmax right, I've not heard of any new problems since the big Elmax scare 4ish years ago.

>>33193577

I'm surprised they didn't use a bearing race on the lock side.

>>33180303
depends on the countries you are going to

Quite a few countries have laws on locking knives which basically say "if you aren't a builder, you can't have a locking knife"

Some countries have laws on knives you can open with one hand, and it's the same deal as the locking knife"

your best bet would be a SAK or a smaller opinel

>>33195320
>>33180624
Sure. But isn't the Opinel considered locking with that little metal collar it has?

>>33195612
yes it is
some Opinels come without the locking ring, but only in the smaller sizes

>>33195687
After owning maybe 50 or so folders over the years, I finally decided to buy an Opinel today... I got a #9 in carbon steel on Amazon. For $12 I really have no excuse.

The same goes for the Mora Companion. Just got one in the mail the other day (gift for gf), and it's so much nicer than I thought. I bought one in the same order as the Opinel... for $14, there is no excuse.

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>>33196903
Excellent choices my melanin enriched friend

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The HK folder soldiers on. 11 years and counting

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working on these 2 currently.

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>>33197263
That's quite a track record. My oldest knife is my first knife. A Victorinox my dad gave me when I was 7ish. So I've had it nearly 14 years. But I stopped carrying it many years ago. (brown one in Pic Related)

The longest a folder has held up of mine, is my first Kershaw Skyline. I used it for 4 years, and my cousin used it for the next 3 years, it was lost in a stream a few months ago.

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>>33197366

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>>33197371
I have put the HK on light duties. Not that it is required as still has zero play and plenty of blade left. It is my suit knife mainly and I want it to last forever. Ka-Bar Dozier is on the way to be my new edc when I cannot carry my fixed.

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whats the best way to sharpen lathe tools, primarily these ones,

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Who here tactical box cutter?

>>33180303
Spain, France, Nederlands, Denmark, Finland, Bomgland will fuck you up.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knife_legislation

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So I've gone down to my gun room and pulled out the Bowie knives my grandfathers bought so I can oil the blades and sheathes, and I look down at the box for the second one, and am I crazy, or does the motherfucker look just like David Bowie?

tell me everything about straight razors, and if they 're worth.
im tired of buying razors that get shitty to be thrown away, i want longevity.

>>33200507

Steep learning curve, take way longer to use than a safety razor, but you will get a much closer and more comfortable shave if you git gud.

>>33171465
Top fucking kek

>>33198841
>butterfly box cutter
Jesus, you might as well put a holographic scope on it and give it a name like "Hydra" while you're at it.

>>33200613
what sort of strops/compound would i need?

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>>33146954
Order an oil slick knife from BUDK, make sure it's under ten bucks. Best knife you'll ever buy, I highly recommend practicing throwing it too.

>>33200771
What the fuck?

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>>33200507
They're damn good, but you better develop skills. Recommend actually starting with straight razor shavettes like pic related. The brand I use is Parker. No strops required, it takes sharp as fuck disposable razor blades that help you get comfortable with the idea of straight razor shaving. If you like it, get the real mccoy.

>>33200755
You need a leather straight razor strop. Don't go anywhere under 50 dollars; strops come with a rough non leather end for broad stropping and straightening, and a leather end for a finer stropping of the blade.

>>33172634
Sauce on the case?

>>33200803
>he doesn't own knives from the best weapons catalog ever

>>33200888
whats the difference with that and the real mccoy? Price and easy to keep sharp i assume, but do they the same to use? >>33200920
One that hangs, or one that i slap down on my oak table?

>>33198841
...Is that a real thing I can buy? I have a Gerber EAB Lite but that looks fucking based.

>>33201022
http://www.pelican.com/us/en/pro/product/watertight-protector-hard-cases/medium-case/standard/1500/

Not him, but this is the case.

>>33201402
An actual straight razor is a single, unchangeable blade that's really fucking sharp. It's made of very soft steel, so it needs a stropping because your facial hairs distort the blade, making it really shitty at cutting. The strop returns the blade to normal straightness until use is required. The shavettes open at the head and accept a razor blade that's good for 3 or 5 shaves. You then replace it and continue. Stropping and disposeable blades aside, it operates the same as a straight razor. It's just cheaper to start with the shavette and helps you hone shaving skills before jumping to straight razor.

>>33201402
Also, I forgot to mention, hanging strop, you want great tension.

>>33201651
you're making it sound quite hard to use,
what would cut me more, this or being new to balisongs?

>>33146954
crkt sucks. it's all gook shit.

>>33201671
Which sounds hard to use?

>>33200211
It's very likely molded after him, David Bowie is an iconic American character who is credited with the Bowie, and Case is an Iconic American Knife maker.

>>33200507
I've got a Straight razor, I don't feel like taking any pictures atm.

It's a Boker King Cutter (I think) with Ebony handles. I'm not going to offer much sharpening advice, because I'm still fine tuning mine.

I only use it when I'm feeling classy, or am not going to have time to shave for the next while.

It's the closest cut you can get, and it seems to last longer, and I get less in grown hairs. But, at lest for, me and what I hear from others, it does take longer to shave with it.

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>>33201022
>>33201491
Yep it's a Pelican 1500 with Pic&Pluck foam.

>>33201779
well just the idea of needing to develop skills before moving onto a normal razor

>>33201926
Straight razor requires skill, that's simply how it goes. I'm advocating for shavettes because if you don't like trying to shave this way, the economic loss isn't as severe vs. actually getting 100 dollar razor and 50 dollar strop and deciding you hate it. Shavettes are far less expensive than 150 dollars, you get the straight razor quality shave, you learn the ropes, and if you think it's for you, then get a straight razor.

>>33201827
>David Bowie is an iconic American character
Jim Bowie is the one that made the knife.
I'm saying that the picture on the box looks like the Thin White Duke, or when he sang with Bing Crosby, more than Ziggy Stardust.

>>33201891
>less in grown hairs.
i'm fucking sold

>>33202174
right i see what you mean.
minimum for a real razor should be about $100?

>>33202223
Not made by Jim Bowie, his design was very different, it had a coffin handle, (likely) rear facing saw teeth on the spin and forward facing quillios.

As for if the pic is based off David Bowie, I'm not sure. The actual knife has been in production longer than David Bowie has been a public star, but who knows when that particular knife was made.

>>33202310
I've only have experience with my Razor, which was $115 or so, since it has Ebony handles... But I know you can get them for like $70ish, I would check reviews first though.

Also consider you want some proper shaving cream (paste) and a brush. I love Taylor's Lavender, I use it even when shaving with my normal razor, it's just a lot nicer than spray or bottle cram. And mixing it in the bowl with hot water is a nice sort of ritual.

Looking for a new belt knife to carry around instead of one a friend made me out of a railroad spike (looses its edge very quickly and gets me weird rooms, but feels great in the hand) and I stumbled across one of the Benchmade Hunter knives at the local Academy. Specifically the Saddle Mountain Skinner, for $130. Anyone have any experience with it, or should I keep looking?

>>33201915
I'd take the stickers off if you're traveling.

Thieves love when their loot is labeled clearly for them.

>>33202310
It varies, but 100 bucks is a more dependable number. You can probably get a decent straight razor for roughly 40 dollars offline and save a few, but you'll have to do lots of research to be sure you aren't buying a piece of crap. My own razor was 120 dollars, from a brick and mortar store. The benefits is they'll sharpen it, have it repaired, and perform handiwork beyond what the average Joe could reasonably do for his razor in addition to it being fabricated from quality material. The choice however is yours.

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>>33202529
Well luckilly I have no plans of travailing publicly anytime soon, at lest with my knives. The only time I go anywhere with them, it's in my trunk. If I were going on a plane and for what ever reason wanted to rbing some knives in my checked bags, I would only be bringing a few. I plan on buying a small, maybe 5-8 knife case just for that, and it would stay in a larger bag.

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>>33146954
I've got the shenanigan. It's my edc knife and main camping knife. Handle is comfy and snug. Locking mechanism is solid. Holds any sort of edge you need. Never had any issues with it.

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>>33204250
You don't find the gimmping on the top of the handle too sharp? I have the Tanto version, and I just find the handle too jagged, in general. But mine is from the "First Production" run so it has some flaws that were later improved.

Also, Cold Steel Italian Longsword? Does your's have a rattly guard? That's the one thing that keeps me from getting one, it seems to be a 50/50 chance of getting one with a lose construction.

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>>33146954
bark river

>>33152528
That one you have pictured is dope looking, but I have a knockout as my edc and I love it. Its a full size knife in a slim, light weight package. The handle has a great feel. The action and flipper are the best I've ever had from Kershaw. Oh and my favorite pocket clip of any knife, ever. Worth the $50.

>>33154789
How about just buying a Leatherman, which is what you should have done in the first place?

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How do I loosen up the hinge on my Opinel folder? Working it back and forth hasn't changed anything, and the only lube I have is CLP

>>33166532
the blade clit topkek i'm stealing that

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>>33170828
that blackbird sk5 micarta is sexy af

>>33173321
the bantam is my favorite folder. well, the newer usa made ones anyways.

>>33173116
If you dig it, get it, but there are way more affordable options.

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>>33205924
Yeah it's pretty nice. I do wish the spine of the handle had some curve to it though.

>>33185444
this has to be bait.

1/8'' thick is all you need to be heavy duty, near-indestructible. Going overboard with a 1/4'' thick, shit grind is juat asking for trouble. Sure - you can't break it, but it sucks at every job. Meanwhile,a 1/8'' or 3/32'' thick knife doesn't break either, but does everything better, and with less effort.

The knife already is a "standalone tool".

The "survival knife" that can handle any job is a meme (and a marketing gimmick).

Here is some learning for you: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxuBi0Ci1eM

>>33206422
The knives I'm making started from 3/16th thickness. I like the heavy spine.

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>>33206422
I would not call this bait... What he said is a rather commonly stated opinion. From your perspective he maybe misinformed, but it's not the kind of over the top intentionally flawed statement that is there just to get a response, like bait would be.

Bait would be:
>No all those knives will break, Mora is shit, any real survivalist knows they need a .25 thick knife, like the BK-2, your knife should be able to baton a rock.

>>33204876
What's the cord wrapped one?