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Generals are faggy shit.

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>>33302126
Cattaragus 225Q Quartermaster knife

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>>33302126

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>>33302126
Okay lets see about Obscure... or how obscure is obscure? Anything out side of Spyderco, Benchmade, Cold Steel, ect...? Is Rockstead or Gavko or Blackheart obscure? How about Will Moon? I guess obscurity implies age..

So; Tapio Wirkkala designed Puukko from the 1970's. Made by Hackman in Finland.

>>33303000
Pretty damn obscure.

>>33302126
Puukko is subjectively the most useful and aesthetic utility knife

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Been wanting to try mokume on a knife for bolsters or evan a handle, what wood would go well with this kind of color?

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Super close to pulling the trigger on this knife.

I own a couple of Benchmades but don't have any experience with ZT's. Anyone with this model that can help me make up my mind?

>>33303663
except that's not a puukko.

that's a yakut knife.

>>33303766

i have a 0566 - bretty gud, but to be honest, the only folding knives i carry lately are my spyderco techno, and gec beer scout. Other than that, i just carry a fixed blade, cause it's much more handy.

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>>33303766
It's a good knife. I have the 0562cf, it's one of my more carried knives. Great ergonomics, very good flipper on the bearings.

I just took mine apart and cleaned it up after 2 years of carry, I forgot how smooth it is.

>>33303859
Just saw this thread, would the ZT 0561 be worth the money?

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>>33304014
I don't think they even still make the 0560/0561.

Depends on how much. New they were going for $260ish. A lot of that was going into the more complicated CNCed handle. Also, it's a larger knife than the 0562/cf.

They are very well made in the US, and made of good enough materials to justify the price point if you like the design. I.e. you aren't getting ripped off.

Personally though the 0562 is a better size for EDC, the 0560/0561 are too big. Not to say I would never carry one, I have carried my Ti Military before.

>>33303766

>>33303859

Well, I did it. Ordered the 0562cf for some of that sexy CPM 20CV action.

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Is there any knife, and I mean better materials and blade, with this kind of design? (besides otf autos)

It feels the most comfortable to me to use one handed.

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>>33304214
It's CTS-204p, not 20cv. 20cv is one steel I've yet to try out. The only super high carbide steels I've got experience with so far is CPM-M4 and ZPD-189 (pic related), and they sure are a bitch to sharpen, they take for ever to reset the factory bevel and then bring to a good polish. Although CTS-204p is no slouch either.

>>33304334

https://www.knifecenter.com/item/ZT0562CF/zero-tolerance-hinderer-0562cf-flipper-cpm-20cv-satinstonewashed-plain-blade-carbon-fiber-with-titanium-back-handle

Not the newer models.

M390 -> 204P -> 20CV

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>>33304262
Yeah there are a bunch of custom guys that make Titanium ones, but they still use Box cutter blades, and normally they are dog tag sized. My cousin has a really nice one, but I forget what it is.

The only thing that really comes to mind, but it's different from what you are describing, is pic related.

Kershaw (I think) made a folder that used interchangeable scalpel blades, not really the same thing though.

As for comfortable in hand, have you given many folders a try? I own many folders, only a hand full of them really feel great in my hand. I find most Spydercos have tremendous ergonomics, like my Tuff is the best feeling folder I have.

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>>33304360
Hmmm I did not know they switched to 20cv, mine is a 204p one. I bought mine right after they switched from m390.

All three are very good steels. Honestly much better than anyone "needs".

>>33304432
I should have been more specific.

I wasn't referring to ergonomics, but blade deployement/closing.

So my brother wants some throwing knives for his birthday in a few months. I don't want to do anything too expensive and obviously throwing knives are kinda dumb anyway but they are a cute gimmick so I figured I would get him some.

https://www.amazon.com/Perfect-RC-1793B-Throwing-Handles-Overall/dp/B0060E6964/ref=sr_1_4?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1466021720&sr=1-4&keywords=throwing%2Bknives&th=1

What do you think of these, /k/? I'm not going all out and buying him a ton of 75 dollar diamond-tipped laser-balanced throwing knives but I want to make sure I don't buy complete shit.

Also, thoughts on this book? It's suggested to be purchased with the knives.

https://www.amazon.com/Knife-Throwing-Practical-Harry-McEvoy/dp/0804810990/ref=pd_bxgy_200_3?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=0804810990&pd_rd_r=ZBR4CBSK5VAK6W7K1TTE&pd_rd_w=e6THi&pd_rd_wg=DgZqN&psc=1&refRID=ZBR4CBSK5VAK6W7K1TTE

Sorry for the shitty links, Not sure how to shorten Amazon URLS.

>>33304465

What's important is that the knives have decent balance, not that they have good steel. They'll get all sorts of fucked up from impacting trees/fences/walls, and they're basically unhardened to begin with because of this.

It depends on how much you're willing to spend, and whether you want him to have a set of throwing knives or one decent one.

I don't have any experience with throwing knives outside of throwing around a friend's, but Cold Steel is generally reliable, much more so than random "Made in China" shit you'll find elsewhere. Their cheapest throwing knife is a single knife for $12.00, or a set of 3 for $28.00.

http://www.coldsteel.com/products/throwing-knives/mini-flight-sport.html

From the comments of the one you linked from Amazon, it appears that they're decently balanced though, it just depends on how much you're willing to spend.

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Don't fall for any memes. Only accept the best.

>>33304556

what's that?

looks really low quality.

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I'm poor.

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I just beat the hell out of, completely delimbed, a tree that just fell across the road, for half an hour, testing out the Schrade Brush Sword... What a beast for $35. I'm worried if it will last for years of use, but so far it's held up very well... Pic was taken before today, don't feel like taking a new one atm, but the coating has held up well, only silver about half an inch behind the edge.

>>33304465
>>33304535
I second Cold Steel. Their cheap carbon steel stuff is generally pretty good, may need some love and care out of box, but they last a long time. I have a few CS Machetes.

>>33304750
You don't need money to enjoy knives. Even at the $10-$50 mark there are fun knives to have.

>>33304464
Yeah that's a hard one. Other than OTF's there are Gravity knives, but those are very illegal in many places for some reason. As for something that slides out with friction, sorry can't help.

>>33302126
>pic
So what are we calling poorly made knives "art" now?
NO.

>>33306199
Well yeah, didn't you know that every smith pre 1900s was a fucking retard that couldn't make a presentable product? It's just more authentic, anon.

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>>33302126
This is the last knife I made. It has an identical twin, I made both at the same time. Still need to do a little more work on them.
440C, total length 9 inches. Thickest point, 3/16ths.

Anyone know how long it takes Microtech to produce more of their knives? I want to buy one of their ultratechs but it isn't in stock on Blade hq or some other legitimate sites.

>>33306199
>being this ignorant.

>>33306886
its shit m8, work harder.

>>33306930
stop shilling these meme knives

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>>33307289
No, meme knives are beautiful and majestic creatures that belong in any collection.

And Microtechs are far from the worst, or lest practical (pic related), meme knives one can get. They are very well made, and have a pretty good resale value as far as production knives go.

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>>33306886
>>33307034
It's not that bad. Just need to work on not rounding out the tip, I had to practice that with the knife I made. Also, if you drill the holes for the handle, might as well make wood/micarta/ect... handles for it. Brass pin construction is pretty easy once you practice it.

I never took any detailed pics of my first knife, this is the best I have.

>>33307499
The holes are not for scales. I have notches in the spine and start of ricasso for the cord and the holes are so you can lash the knife to a stick or pole to make a spear. It's a "survival" back packing knife.
The tip will be more pointy when I put the edge on.

Hey guys! I'm looking to buy a decent folding knife that won't break the bank for EDC use, got any suggestions?

>>33308038
Rat 1

>>33302890
I have a knife exactly like that from my grandad.

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>>33308038
Define not breaking the bank? Generally I think of that as sub $50. In that case;

Rat 1 (as >>33308175 said), Kershaw Skyline, Kershaw Link, Kershaw leek (see a trend?) Cold Steel Medium Voyager, honestly you can't go wrong with most folders from CRKT, Kershaw, or Cold Steel. But Kershaw has the benefit of having some US made ones if that means anything to you.

If you want to go really cheap, sub $20, Opinels are great knives, very functional, it's worth keeping one in your car or in first aid kits.

If you can swing $70ish, the Cold Steel Code4 is an amazing knife, it's a tank, it will last a life time if maintained, and still manages to be slim and light, not to mention the amazing steel for the price.

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>>33308500
It's a pretty rare knife, you maybe the second person I've come across who owns one.

>>33306257
>>33307007
But these knives were not made pre-1900s.
They're made with new materials and tools to look like they were made with primitive tools. This "homage" is a gimmick that only fools fall for.

>>33308785
holy shit you are stoopid.

those are yakut knives. get yourself educated:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yakutian_knife

the "homage only fools fall for" is a key design feature that makes the knife as effective as it is.

as for modern materials - russian equivalent of 52100 is used, but the blades are forged, rather than made with stock removal.

>>33308038
Just get a grip

>>33304556
Why wiuld i buy a cheap china knive

are Russian Kizlyar knives any good or no?

>>33303000
checked
also im sure you can fight werewolfs with those shits.

>>33309283
>the "homage only fools fall for" is a key design feature that makes the knife as effective as it is.
And what exactly about it makes the knife effective? I could see the advantages for a bone knife, but I don't see it for a steel knife. It just seems like a cultural holdover from when they'd put those in a bone knife.

>>33312465
I've heard they're good, though maybe more pricy than they need to be.

>>33312886

the advantage here is processing meat and wood.

Same reason some chisels have a hollow grind like that. It's shaped like that, because it works, as it has for hundreds of years.

Idiots who go "welp, now that modern methods and materials are available, we should do everything the modern way" are a fucking plague.

People like the Sammi, and the Yakut, and Inuit, have been using knives as tools in their everyday lives for generations, until some schmuck with a 1/4'' thick BK2, or a PissDrinker (tm) survival knife comes along and declares an end of tradition, because we modern now.

>>33312886
Alright, I actually looked this shit up. The op knife basically has a fuller, the same shit put in swords to make them lighter. That effect is significantly diminished in a knife. It does benefit by displacing material in a relatively unstressed zone, or the center of the blade, to the stressed edge and spine providing structural integrity and aesthetic looks. A lot of the answers I see online liken it to an I-beam.

The real benefit I see for the fuller in the op knife is perhaps using less steel to create a full blade. Hard to tell without seeing the thickness of the blade throughout.

>>33312465
Just ordered a whisper, will post when arrives.

>>33313278

here's one in action, courtesy of t jack survival.

>>33313715

aaand I forgot the link:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0zrQGb9jFs

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Thoughts on Bliss Cutlery?

> Pic not related, just neat.

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>>33304556
nice knife m8

>>33314100

cute. But can it cut rope without rolling an edge?

>>33314255
yes.
i will concede, this isn't the knife i use for real men's work.
the Sebenza is the knife i bring to work to prep food - cutting apples & stuff
it's also the knife i carry when i have to put on a suit, but i still might need to cut something, without scaring some libtard
Sebenza is a nicely made luxury knife.
i wanted one for a while, i happened to be in a shop that carries them, i took a look at it and i was impressed enough to make the purchase.
i doubt i'll regret it.
if i decide i don't like it, i can sell it and easily make back at leat 80% of what I paid for it - a negligible loss as far as i'm concerned.

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>>33314498
Highly sensible answer.

Love the g10 on these. Definitely going to buy one with one of these checks I'm getting. Don't know what I will use it for, but I'll find something for it besides cutting up people.

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>>33314498
They are very nicely made knives, I've handled a few, and thought about getting one a few times... I just wish he would run a proper temper on them. I'm not going to run into the problem, because I'll just carry it as a light EDC. But the thought of spending $400+ on a knife that has a flaw that a $30 Kershaw does not have.

I'll get one eventually, but I think it won't be one of the first $300+ knives I get into.

>>33304360
>M390 -> 204P -> 20CV
Isn't that the same freaking steel?

>>33306886

Anybody who makes knives is awesome. Good job.

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>>33314650
this is my daily stabber
i know there's no real love for Emerson on this board, but this knife will cut anything i need to cut.
if i had to use a knife in a life or death situation i would feel confident in using this knife

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I'm thinking of getting a Brous Tyrant, any other reason not to do it outside how much blood and tears I will shed every time I have to sharpen it?

Best budget folder with quality blade?

I mean <50 bucks.

I'm tired of sharpening my chink knives every week.

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>>33315032
Looks nice to me, not my style. I only have one knife from Brous Blades (pic related), and I am very glad to have it, and I'm happy with their customer service. Mine came with one of the screw holes in the Aluminum stripped, I emailed them, and they payed for shipping both ways, and had a new knife to me with in 2 weeks, despite his wife (who is/was customer service) going into Labor that week.

Does look like a bitch to sharpen. I would use my Wicked Edge for everything but that hook. And then I would get the hook with my Spyderco Sharpmaker.

>>33315103
Nice sniper

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>>33315073
I really recomend the Amercian Kershaws; Skyline, Link, Leek. I have experience with all three and they are really great, I actually own 4 Skylines atm (pic related), but I think the Link is the best of the bunch.

Also the Rat 1, Cold Steel Medium Voyager, and pretty much most things from CRKT, Kershaw, and Cold Steel from the $25-whatever range.

If you want a not so modern, but really cheap (sub $20) and still really good. Consider Opinel and Svord.

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>>33314843
If I were to get a Emerson, that is the model I like. Just never got into one yet.

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Perfection is hard to beat...

Anyone hear anything about the Buck Reaper? I was thinking of getting one for batoning.

>>33315236
>batoning

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>>33315159
the model i posted is the Super CQC8
it's a pretty large knife
here's a pic of it next to the Sebenza for comparison
i also have a regular CQC8 at home. it was my go to knife for several years
i just wanted the larger one once i saw them.
no real reason, i just like large folders.
it might be a bit oversized for some people

>>33315236
Batoning with 420hc? Good luck.

Here's a thread just about batoning with buck knives.

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1298623

>>33315420
>420hc
Oh hell's bells I didn't even notice that. Thanks for the heads up.

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>>33315351
Is that a small or a Large Sebenza? And yeah I tend to carry larger knives. Generally 8-9.5 inches over all.

>>33315443
Bucks 420ch is pretty good, It's easy to sharpen, and holds and edge surprisingly long. More so 420ch has very good edge stability. but yeah i would not use it very heavy, like batoning. But in general I don't find 420ch (as done by buck) to be a deal breaker on small to medium sized knives.

>>33315738
Large Sebenza 21
it was made this year

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bumping with a crazy mirror edge

>>33303695
I'd think osage or cherrywood would look good, as well as several colors of wood laminates.

>>33308038
In the $50-and-under category you have a whole slew of Kershaws (with my choice being the Leek), Kabar's Dozier, a spearpoint or drop point CRKT M16, and a few other options.

Generally for EDC I prefer thinner blades, which is why I like the Leek so much. Thin knife, good blade shape, okay steel over all and good for the money, the assisted opening mechanism works well and hides the grit in the action.

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>>33315139
>Consider Opinel

I have an Opinel I bought 15 years ago.

Great knife.

Also what's the best place to buy American knives that ships to EU? Most times I see a Kershaw or CRKT I like, a 20 bucks knife turns into a 35 bucks one with shipping.

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>>33316636
Rocksteads are amazing. I need to get one some day, they are so expensive though that I may have to settle on there neck knife for the mean while.... not that I'm complaining, I'm sure it will still be awesome.

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>>33316991
I would not know about where to get American brands in Europe. I know it's not that great though, I hear most people say brands like ZT and Spyderco are marked up 100% some times.

I just got my first Opinel the other week. The No.9 is a great size. I don't know why I put off getting one for so long. Mora as well.

>>33316991
>what's the best place to buy American knives that ships to EU?
bladeforums.com classified ads

>>33317025
Looks cute. Would buy.

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>>33317311
Unfortunately over $400... but everything considered, I can't really say it's not worth it... I'm going to buy one some day.

Ultimately I would love to have a folder from them like pic related, but it's around $1,500

>>33317420
Don't feel bad, Namefag. I looked at some razors that costs just as much or more. Damn beauts though.

You guys like the dutch bushcraft knives channel?

>>33317714
Yeah from time to time. I don't find them that informative though, they seem to be more entertainers than reviewers. And some of their conclusions I'm not sure about, like their view on Esee, I agree they run them soft, but not so soft that they should act the way they suggested it did.

>>33304556
the blue thumbstud makes it look like a 15 dollar knife for reals

>>33315200
spurdo approved :DDD

>>33315738
i have sexual feelings towards that sk5 micarta

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>>33317802
Yeah it's a nice knife. My only complaint is that the handle would be more ergonomic if it were not straight in the back and instead curved a little.

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>>33313562
Is here.

Looks and feels nice except for centering which is quite off. It looked almost like a straight point, but when you hold it, it's obvious that it sweeps up.

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>>33318738

>>33314681

Technically no, but you'd be hardpressed to see a difference in performance outside of strenuous lab testing of any high quality blade steel.

They're similar enough (all top-quality) that changing the steel for each series of production has entirely unaffected the price.

>>33315200
Thanks for posting. Just looked these up, they look like very nice knives.

>>33318738
where did you order from?

>>33318914
Amazon, Aktenium, LLC merchant

>>33317025

Beautiful.

>>33314707
thank you komrade, brought tear to my eye