KTG- Knife Thread General #91:Cold Steel Edition

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>>33570340

>>33570484
>pakistan

who else

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Newest acquisition, and my first Spyderco Sprint Run.

Holy shit this thing is probably the sharpest knife out of the box. I had no idea VG-10 could get so sharp. I started to run my finger across the edge to test it and didn't feel it bite into me and before I knew it I was about to draw blood :|

>>33570817
>sharpest
it does look deathly sharp.

>>33570340
>>33540622

I still haven't got anything. :\

>>33570517
Are we not posting cheap fleamarket shit?

>>33570817

What is this ugly little knife?

>>33572882
do you not know how to read?

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Can someone explain to me why these STILL sell for around $250 when they are made with 154CM steel?

I mean fuck me dead. At least throw in some S30V. At that price we should be getting some super steel for our money.

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Anyone know other Coldsteel models with slimmer handles like the Lawman, Code 4, and Broken Skull?

Pocket bushman

>>33574014
>Pocket bushman

I have a Pocket bushman...

...in my pants.

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>>33573461
Emerson is like Al Mar. Their prices were appropriate like 15 years ago when the materials used were on the high end, but they haven't updated their shit since then so it's all overpirced.

>>33573724
>Cold Steel
>slim
Cold Steel doesn't exactly do slim, friend-o.

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>>33570340
Chris Reeve Knives, the only company that truly matters.

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Finna buy a Böker next. Maybe that one they have on massdrop with the polished vg10

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>>33574132
I cry every day they don't announce an Al Mar Falcon Ultralight in an updated steel.

>>33574241
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4DNRn-sK-c&feature=youtu.be

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I got my Hanwei Viking Scramasax,

The sheath: stiffer than my cock after beating a trap to death
Looks good, works.

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>>33574625
Knot work is nice, with age and use im sure it will loosen up like my whore of an ex

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>>33574631

The pommel is secure, detail is nice, although holding the handle it can get it in the way, if you have medium/large hands and digs into my palm like that witch gold digger i once knew. Shits nice

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>>33574638

Handle is smooth and symmetrical, definetly a full tang construction from how it handles
Really polished up

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>>33574647
The sheath actually has a wooden insert in it, i like this quite a bit to be honest

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>>33574654
I really like these designs, nice and deep, looks aged which is even better,

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>>33574660
It fits the hand like a very proper "yes!" Being shouted into the sky, you just know.
When i grabbed it i really wanted to take something over by force.

>>33574398

Hey I have an ultratech and I noticed on mine it has some slight discoloration on the anodizing one the front of the knife and a few minor blemishes. Did yours come like that also?

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>>33574668
Although i was not expecting this blade to be sharp, i DID expect it to come atleast with a courtesy edge,
Which it did not, i can run this over my exes throat without so much as a single drop of blood, let alone irritation of skin
Ill get it sharp myself i guess,

>>33574669
Mine did not. If its a big deal to you, get an RMA and theyll probably waive the fee if you just got it. Itll take them 6 weeks to get it back to you though.

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>>33574684
The point however was superb and while very fucking stabby, is still sturdy,

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>>33574695

>>33574625
>>33574631
>>33574638
>>33574647
>>33574654
>>33574660
>>33574668
>>33574684
>>33574695
Youre so fucking cringy. Just stop.

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>>33574707
Might i add,

This came covered in a thin layer of the thickest goopiest oil i've ever seen,

But damn it looks good,

>>33574712
Cry more bitch baby

>>33574724
Not crying. Just telling you how it is amigo. Its cool that youre a basic white kid from the suburbs and all, but dont let anyone know you collect gay shit... you might get beat up by the kids at your highschool

>>33574781
Wew lad how did you peg me so well?

Damn people on the internet are really smart

>>33574631
And sword autists wonder why no why one likes them. kys cuck

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I have no use for anything more complex.

ordered a 551 griptilian
did i do wrong? is it a knife?

>>33574868
It's a decent knife, just overpriced for what it is/

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>>33574868
Should have got the paramilitary II :/

Seriously though, griptilian is a good knife. You did fine. I wanna pick one up when im done being obsessed over my new ZT

>>33574878
>>33574912
i'm fine with the price. the PM2 was 40 eurodollars more or so and i preferred how the handle on the BM looked.

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This thing is so cute~

$25 well spent!

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Sage 5 or Para 3 guys?

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>>33575000
uguu~

>>33575018

>>33575018

Old manix with the backlock or the zdp endura

Otherwise dont bother. Spyderco is a big ass meme blown way out of proportion.

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>>33574921
>The one person on Earth who likes the look of the Griptilian handle...

I didn't think I'd see the day. You should look at some custom scales for it, I think that might change your mind.

Can I get advice for someone new to knives regarding sharpening? I want to know what the bare essentials are to start to learn how to maintain and sharpen my knives without the fear of permanently fucking over the blades and I'm not sure if I need a strop, kitchen steel, bench stone in different grits or a combination of these. Any tips or suggestions appreciated.

>>33575085

Buy the Spyderco sharpener and a Fällkniven dc4 stone

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>>33573461
I don't think 154cm is really a deal breaker if the fit and finish were high. But it's probably not.

And honestly "supper steel" is kind of a marketing meme. In reality supper high carbide steel is only better at edge holding in some cases, but a lot of times a steel with high Edge Stability could be better.

>>33573724
As far as Cold Steel goes the Code4 and Broken Skull are about it. But honestly, they are very thin knives. My Code4 is thinner than all of my Spydercos and almost as thin as my Al Mar Eagle and Kershaw Skylines.

>>33574132
>>33574482
Al Mar does tend to be expensive for the steel, however, they have exceptionally high fit & finish. More so, considering they have a very good heat treat, even their AUS8a knives have pretty good edge retention. Honestly I don't think it's a deal breaker, for what roles their knives work best for, it's more than a good enough steel, granted VG-10 across the board would be great. Not to mention they do make knives with high end steel, like my Al Mar Eagle in laminated ZPD-189.

>>33574398
I already bought one :D
I love the Boker Kwaiken line, I have 3 of them already. Keep in mind though, those are not shipping till like late August. That's a longer wait than I would expect for some swords.

>>33574625
>>33574707
It looks good Condor. The sheath will probably take a while to break in. And yeah Hanwei, and sword manufactures in general, use very thick oil, mostly because their sword have to ship from China, and swords tend to sit around a lot before being sold, not to mention they are all carbon steel. How sharp did it come?

>>33574814
Yeah Opinel makes a great knife, I carry my No.9 carbon from time to time. But single hand opening (and locking/closing) is really nice when you are working.

>>33574912
The 0562 is a great design right? I have a 0562cf and carry it quite often, it's very ergonomic and carries well. Not to mention a really useful blade shape.

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>>33575105
Wanted to include this pic as well. I do have experience with Al Mar AUS8

>>33575105
>>33575105

>how sharp did it come?

it has a blunt-like butter-knife edge, nothing i cant sharpen myself

>>33575066
Well, to be honest I was kind of looking for something with the compression lock. I do find their stuff overpriced since it's mostly just G10 and VG-10 that China can produce for about 10-30$ but that's most knife companies isn't it?

This thread is only good for pictures thanks to these namefags

I main /mlp/ and I have yet to see people as cringy as you guys

>>33575181

Yes

Cold Steel makes tougher and more affordable shit.

I dont see any inherent advantages to a spyderco, the Manix seems ok and the shape of the endura as well. Compression locks are a meme, the old backlock is still to date the strongest.

>>33574693

I have heard their repair returns can be long. The knife functions flawlessly but I think if it ever breaks I can just have them re-anodize it probably.

You also can only really see it if you tilt the knife sideways so it isn't that bad for now.

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>>33575200

look in the mirror of course you think mlp is ok you blind faggot.

>>33574241
Maybe if you're looking for low quality knives with abysmal heat treat and weak lock

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>>33570340
>cold steel
Cold steel is the dodge of the knife world. Instead of angry headlights on everything and stupid names its angry fatmen with stupid named knives.
I do enjoy some of their knives like the xl vaquero but lately its been the warrior 1 for me
>CRKT LYF

>>33575877
oh hey gavroche

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>>33575066
> Spyderco is a big ass meme blown way out of proportion
What's your reasoning? I completely disagree, all the Spydercos I've handled have been very good for the street retail price. And their FFG utilitarian blades make great work horse knives. I think in general Spyderco is better value than Benchmade and is one of the best value mid level production manufacturers.

>>33575137
Yeah I figured. It does not make sense to me. Pretty much any half decent entry level Katana comes very sharp with good geometry, yet similarly priced/quality European designs are not properly sharp (which they should be, historically and for modern reproduction), and it's not just Hanwei that is guilty of this.

>>33575206
>old backlock is still to date the strongest
Sort of. Lock design is not everything, implementation is very important. Back locks are harder to judge how well they are made with out taking the knife apart. With any lock design the interface is the most important, with bad interface, the lock with fail easily. This includes blacklocks. I would trust a Compression lock over most cheap lock backs, because you can at lest judge the interface, and it fails in a linear manure, where as lockbacks reach a critical point and fail instantly with out warning.

I agree Cold Steel makes the strongest production locks, if not the strongest period. But keep in mind, they are not backlocks, they are a variation, the Tri-Ad, they added a stop pin. This changes the interface greatly.

But question if supper strong locks is a meme in it self. After a lock gets strong enough to not fail in most accidents (hitting the spine on a table by accident) or in a stab, it's good enough. Unless you want to intentionally abuse the knife, good enough, is all that is needed.

While I agree Cold Steel offers more utilitarian value than Spyderco (I carry my Code4 more than my PM2).... But utilitarian design is not all there is. If that were the case I would only own 3 or 4 knives, not 50+

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>>33575877
Some one watches RCR :)

>Everything is a fighting knife now Cold Steel, right? No more contrast, let's just, *grunt*, "ANGRY ANGLES"

>Cold Steel Recon 1, Sponsored by consensual Sex.

>>33575105
So is your name actually Dan?

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>>33577240
Nope, but I know what you are looking at. It's not my real name.

Where, massdrop? Or else where

>>33577410
Nah, just on massdrop last night. I need that Boker in my life.

I've been checking out /ktg/ for a couple months, so I recognized the photo with the Al Mar and Brous at the top.

I actually really appreciate your posts. You seem to know your stuff and you keep these threads alive for us lurkers :)

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>>33577587
Yeah it looks like a nice one. Ti Liners would have been nice, but that would be a massive bump up in price. For $100 it is very impressive. I manged to get one on the first 400, so I'll have one under #500. Not that it really maters, but I've gotten pretty lucky with the numbers on my Kwaikens so far, all under 300. Even the Brous Blade one is #308.

Too bad we have to wait till late August for them to ship. I'm just going to try and forget about it so it's a surprise when it gets here.

And thanks anon, it's nice to hear that people like my posts. I've been using the name Dan as an online name as long as I've been into knives, on many different forums, sometimes with different last names. Partly because I was still in public school when I started, and/or for future careers. Unfortunately we live in a time where owning a bunch of non-kitchen knives can be seen as a red flag for employers. I've never used my real name on any online account, besides legal/government stuff.

>>33577175
Made my day

>>33575105
>The 0562 is a great design right? I have a 0562cf and carry it quite often, it's very ergonomic and carries well. Not to mention a really useful blade shape.

Its hard to tell in the pic, but mine is the 0562CF as well. Fucking excellent knife. It doesnt feel heavy at all due to the weight distribution either. Should have a 0566 arriving today or tomorrow.

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What a great day to just sit back, relax, listen to music, and sharpen.

Finally getting around to finish sharpening my XL Espada after running out of time a few months ago.

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>>33578882
Cool. Nothing like that, "new knife in the mail" feel of anticipation. Hope you like it. The 0566 never really appealed to me simply because the 0562(cf) exists. Currently I'm considering the 0055 and 0460.. I did have the money set aside... but then the MassDrop Boker Kwaiken happened... and then I bought a blue Cold Steel XL Talwar today since they are discontinued... and I need a new radiator for my car.

ZT going to have to wait.

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Should I? http://www.bladehq.com/item--Strider-Protech-PT-Automatic-Knife--52215 looks good.

>>33578956
Well, i had money tied up with a friend of mine who is a gear dealer and gets me knives at dealer cost (zt 0562cf was only $160). Since I had made a return of something and he was about to place a knife order, I figured id get something for the hell of it. Will probably play with it for a day or two, and if I dont like it, ill just make a small profit.

I hope I do like it though

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>>33579537
Wow that's a great deal. I've only turned a profit on a few knives.. Granted I have a few right now I could turn a big profit on, but I like too much to get rid of, like my Spyderco Tuff.

I noticed right now Cutlery Shoppe has the Gold ZT 0808 for $150, that's one hell of a deal, and I would buy it if I had the budget. I could probably turn a profit on that in a half year or so.

My edc is is the cold steel xl vaquero. its a big knife but I have big pockets. This shit is fucking tough, I've done mean things to this knife including throwing it and everything has held up tight even the pocket clip.

>>33579738
Nice meme knife friendo

>>33579780
You're probably some spyderco fag aren't you

>>33579764
Spyderco is the GOAT edc knife brand
Good job buying into the tacticuck meme

Honestly I don't argue enough online to come up with a good enough comeback. You win this round stranger

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>>33579738
>>33579764
Just ignore em, probably a troll or too dumb to explain his position.

The XL Voyager is a good knife, I have a tanto one, it was my first "mega folder". Never been a fan of the handle texture, but it's good from a utilitarian stand point. I mean, 6ish years later and mine still is gripy.

It's sad though, it's about to lose it's spot in my Pelican case. I bought a XL Talwar and it's going in its spot. It and my XL Espada will be my two folders that can't fit in the case.

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>>33579814
>>33579830
2 salty 4 me

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My EDC as of lately has been a large fossil. That belly makes a good slicer. I also polished the hollow grind to a mirror.

My other fossil has a sexy acid etch

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Lost another fucking knife at work. My Ka Bar Dozier.

Looking for something to replace it. Must have finger guard, be a flicker, and blade under 3.5". My favorite knife ever so far has been the Gerber Evo ( not pictured) with the weight/ balance ease to flip one handed, and the blade shape. The Dozier was dangerous because no finger guard.

Suggestion for under ~$25? I want a Skyline but out of price range. Ontario RAT too bulky

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>>33580088

>>33574781
jesus just collect what you like,if your here to get approval from these folks youll be dissapointed no matter what you have,post what you have if someone says something stupid filter and move on,cause the only opinion that matters about what you spend your money on is you.

Should add, I hated sharpening that Dozier, the Aus8 was difficult. Fine with any stainless steel though in my price range

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>>33580088
>>33580101
Nice looks good. What did you use? Sand paper than a buffer?

>>33580206
Hmm what issues in particular did you have with AUS8a? I agree, as far as entry level steels go, AUS8a can take a bit more finesse. Right now I'm sharpening my XL Espada in AUS8a, it's taking longer than I expected, mostly because I'm thinning it to 16.5dps, and I was dumb and did not double check my angle, so I was asymmetric for a while.

I find VG-10 to be ones of the easiest steels to sharpen, it feels good on the stones, and it take a really nice polish. My Boker Kwaiken in VG-10 has about the best polish I've done so far, pic related.

Need recommendations for a side opening automatic knife, thinking of getting a Pro tech godfather or a benchmade reflex.

>>33580858
Also consider the Kershaw Launch series, they are cheap, but they are still very good.

I've been wanting a Protech Newport for a long time, and I've been wanting to get my hands on a Launch, but I'm not to eager to spend money on knives I can't legally carry in my state.

Namef any experience with the Chill or Volt II? Thinking about a RAT 2 too, I think you recommended a RAT to me in the past.

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>>33580974
Never handled anything from the Volt line, but I have handled a RAT 2 (gave it to a friend), and I own a Chill and RAT 1. The Chill is the second one up in the middle in pic related, and the Rat 1 is... well bright pink.

I like the Chill, it's a great knife considering the price. The flipper may need some oil/tuning to break in and flip with out help from the wrist, but when you get it right, it will lightswitch and push button well. I like R.J.Martin's designs in general. But this one is almost uncanny in how similar it is to the CRKT Ripple by Ken Onion. I don't have mind on hand to reference, but basically the Ripple looks and flips better, but is less comfortable.

The Chill is also pretty ergonomic given it's size. Same with the RAT 2, although I've not handled one in a year or so.

I would say, just for general/light EDC the Chill is not a bad choice. But the RAT 2 maybe more sturdy. Also, I don't know how good the screws on the Chill will be if you plan to take it apart. Kershaw Chines screws have a bad reputation, I just took one out (T6) and looked at it, but keep in mind I'm using Wiha bits that are more expensive than the knife. But this will not be a problem if you don't plan on taking apart the knife. You can lubricate the pivot with frog lube. Nano grease is the best, but then you run into that, "it's more expensive than the knife" dilemma.

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Guess I'm a edgefag now. Daughter found the arcitech and a ignitor (not pictured)

While at gpknives getting a sharpmaker, managed to pick these up as well. The chive is my daughter's. The 703 was for me.

I am really impressed with the 703, the fit and finish compared to the arc is night and day.

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>>33581201
im really excited by we's more budgeted entries, really wanna try them out but i can only throw $300 at so many knives.

these rikes are fandamntastic

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>>33581313
Pic of aforementioned ignitor.

Yeah it was a toss up between the we and a similar boker in titanium. The biker was very nice, but that 100$ price point and the way it feels. Couldn't pass it up.

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>>33581470
i hear nothing but how we makes a really nice knife so theyve been on the list for a while.

my third knife is a bradley alias

>>33573116

Your post says nothing as to the model of the knife. Through google I see it's called the Spyderco Spin, which is nowhere in your post. Still an ugly little knife.

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>tfw fake boker kwaiiikenn and small sebenza on order

>Tfw it's going to be another 5 weeks

>>33581693
Where did you order them? Im interested in a fake sebenza to shut sebenza guy up.

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>>33581693
How much is the fake Kwaiken? I did not even know they made them. Ali has them for $60 plus shipping I assume... If you are spending $70 why even bother? For just $30 more you could get a real one, that actually uses VG-10. I promise you the fake one does not actually have VG-10, maybe the Sebenza is D2, still unlikely but possible. And this is not even going into the grade of "Titanium" used, and lock interface, and shit chines screws. That maybe a big problem, the real Kwaiken has T4 screws, I hope for the sake of sanity the Chines did not try to copy those, I doubt they would even be able to screw them in with out ruining the threads.

All of this rant being; unless you just want you just want to fool people (people how are not supper astute about knives) into thinking you have high end knives for cheaper, or you just want to feel the dimensions of a higher end knife that is hard to get... Why bother with fake knives? It's such a gamble, you may get a good one, you may get a pile of junk, and good luck returning that.

>>33581830
Boker clone was from dhgate, like $25. Look for highest order count.
Has enclosed bearings btw, so its slightly easier to maintain than the original ikbs. But not as smooth from what I heard

Sebby was from Ali for $35ish. LDT. Has real D2 and some titanium.
I hope it's as smooth as the real one, but I doubt it. Will lube and sand the washers if needed.


>>33581839
I'm aware you can get a used kwaiken for $70-80 on eBay.

The LDT sebby def has D2 and some low grade titanium, but does it really matter?

I use cheap Kershaws as a daily, I see no reason not to buy chinky clones. I'm not ever going to give $400 sheckels to Chris.

Also if it's a pile of junk, you can also Jew the chinks, never forget that.

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>>33581830
Those retards only do that shit because people still respond to it, report & hide and do not reply.

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DID SHARPS DIED?!?!?

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>>33582941
I saw him here a few days ago, I think he just posts less now. After certain individuals went all out to shit up as many threads as possible I can't blame him, I left for a while too and only recently started to come back.

>>33581591
You have excellent taste.

Fucking hell Hunter 3-1 ruined KTG
Now it is cringey namefag central

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hey check this shit out nerds.
In an unusual case, as many as 40 knives were surgically removed from the stomach of a policeman in Gurudaspur, Punjab who claimed that he used to feel an "urge" to eat them.

In August, a team of five doctors carried out a five-hour long surgery on Surjeet Singh, 40, who is employed with Punjab Police and is posted at Tarn Taran district, at a hospital.

"He had a wild urge to consume metal. Even for us, the experienced surgeons, it was frightening," Dr Jatinder Malhotra told CNN.

"A series of ultrasounds followed by various tests, including endoscopy and CT scan, related to the stomach were carried out before the surgery as the patient was admitted in the hospital with severe weight loss, besides multiple ailments.

"In the beginning, cancer was suspected but during investigation some hard metal substances were found inside the stomach that had damaged liver and kidney and other organs," said Malhotra who led the team of doctors during the operation.

"We were so nervous... a small mistake could have taken the patient's life," Malhotra said. "In my 20 years of practice, I have never seen anything like it."

Malhotra said they found folded knives, unfolded knives and rusted and broken knives in the man's stomach.

>>33583813

kek. Get your shit together India.

Picked this guy up recently. Seems to be the perfect camping/hiking knife. Stoked to use it this summer.

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>>33584683

>forgot pic

>>33577697
I want to get mini Kwaiken in carbon fiber but VG-10 and China is hard to justify for $140.

>>33575105
>But single hand opening (and locking/closing) is really nice when you are working.

Sure thing, but I really have no use for a knife at work.

This shit is my picnic, barbecue, general /out/ stuff partner.

Whats a good budget (10-30 bucks) folding knife with decent steel and safe lock and pocket clip?

I've been using chink knives but they get dull quickly.

>>33585284
RAT-1
Byrd Cara Cara 2
Ka-Bar Dozier

>>33583813
>ct scan
>metal in his stomach
Am i missing something here? Last time they shoved me into one of those they were pretty keen on me having nothing out of metal on me...

Anyone here have experience with shipping to germany?

I'm trying to get my hands on a pretty nice ultratech desert camo gravity knife, but the shop is located in austria, and I really don't want my 300€ knife being intercepted by overprotective customs.

Is my only option to throw out some more money for gas so I can make the 2000km journey there and back, or will normal postage work? Keep in mind it's near impossible to get these things in germany, at least not legally, which I'd prefer to be honest.

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I ordered this the other day as something to slice open boxes, break down cardboard, etc at work and to carry around as an EDC. Did I fuck up /k/?

>>33585855

Yeah. That thing will get dull really quick.

>>33585593
That's a MRI, anon.

>>33579093
Strider's folders are pretty lackluster these days. Before Ti framelocks became a big thing they made sense, but now that there is a lot of competition that don't match up at their price tag.

>>33585855
No.

CRKT are well built for the price and the materials are OK. That blade steel isn't great but at that price point you don't have a lot of choices, though coatings on stainless never made sense to me as a design choice. If you are gonna coat a simple carbon will outperform a stainless at the same all in price.

>>33585855
They are okay. Mine had some pretty poor quality control issues with the blade and I found the handle uncomfortable since the little point where the thumbstud/blade stop rests dug into my hand.Also the pocket clip is only tip down which kind of sucks. They are pretty solid though, at least the frame lock versions. I would recommend the RAT 2 which has better blade grind for what you are wanting it for.

Someone sell me a fixed blade Kershaw skyline or tell me where to buy one. Plz life is suffering

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>>33586307
Sorry don't know where to find them anymore. Your best chance is the BladeForum's sell/buy section.

I bought mine right as they were going out, it was like $14 or something crazy like that. I was going to buy a bunch of them, but then Nuntanfancy made a video and they sold out before I bought more.

>>33585855
I've had pretty bad luck with them. Never owned one personally, but my cousins had a few, and they seemed to just fall apart after a year or two. I agree with >>33586115

Personally it maybe worth uping your budget to $50. Look at;
Kershaw Link, Leek, and Skyline
Ontario Rat 2
Cold Steel Medium Voyager

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>>33586307
>>33586429
Oh forgot to say. You may want to look at the Kershaw Diskin Hunter. They are really nice, and kind of the same line as the fixed Skyline, with the proud tang and all. Also come with a shit sheath like the Skyline and made in the same American factory. They are larger, but I think more ergonomic and useful for general /out activity.

I don't own one, but I've held and sharpened a few. I plan on getting one and getting a kydex sheath for it like I did for my Skyline.

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>>33585855
>something to slice open boxes, break down cardboard, etc at work

This seems like a good choice.

>>33585855
Best friend has had one for like 15 years, since his 12th birthday. Now in the Arm station in hawaii and still had it, uses it every day. Everyone has different expectations and uses with a knife. Some people think they need a $100+ Spyderco for their white collar office job. Other's use a $9.99 Chinese piece of shit steel for slicing scrapping, cutting all kinds of things on a day to day basis. As an electrician and HVAC guy, I favor the cheaper knives, BECAUSE they see hard use. It would be stupid as fuck to get a Code4 or Griptilian that some autists always recommend when it just doesn't make sense to buy, when the lowest of the low blades can see hard use, and sharpen up quickly and very easily.

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>>33570340

>>33585855
I have that exact knife. You'll notice that the frame lock is really stiff when you get it. I took the blade off mine (it's easy to do - the slot on the hinge is for a flathead screwdriver), worked it a little with the pliers on my Leatherman, and now it's a lot better.

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>>33570340
Just bought this for $40, I hope I don't get fucked over by the 420c steel.

Did I fuck up /k/? And what's the cheapest sharpener?

Why the fuck don't all knives come with deep carry clips.

It's objectively the best clip

>>33588549
>420c

Do you mean 420HC? Because that's what Buck uses and it's fine with a good heat treatment.

Kershaw isn't my favorite brand but they make decent stuff.

>>33586498
Tks bby

Opinions on tanto blade?

Pros/Cons?

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>>33588549
I think the Link is an exceptionally good knife for the money. I think it's even better value than the Skyline. I wish I would have gotten one of the blue s35vn ones, but I was too late. I'm sure there will be many more iterations of it, so I'll wait to grab one of those. 420hc is not a deal breaker at $40.

The only thing you should look for, the spring assist is prone to breaking at some point (maybe with in the first few weeks, if it's a bad spring). If that happens, it's no big deal, just email Kershaw and they will send you a new spring for free, or you can send the knife in if you don't want to take it apart.

>>33588571
>It's objectively the best clip
I'm not sold. It depends on the knife, but some knives with deep carry clips are hard to pull out of your pocket (like my Brous Blades Sniper). More so, with really big knives, I like the extra pocket space a normal clip gives.

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>>33588622
Considering it's all American made, I hope it's alright.

I almost bought this "American made" knife as my first.

>>33588571
Ehh... For my work carry, I like the knife to stick out a bit, since it's used often. For casual, after work, weekends, I like the "gentleman"-ness of deep carry, a discrete knife that I probably won't even use for weeks at a time.

>>33575085
>>33588549

For people wanting to learn how to freehand sharpen I always recommend picking up a Norton India IB8 combination coarse/fine oilstone, some light mineral oil, and some cheap knives to practice on and then watching this video and practicing until you can reliably reproduce the results shown at the end of the video:

https://youtu.be/cWU_qTp3DLM

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considering getting my first spyderco,

but i want something cool looking like a matriarch or a yojimbo 2,
anything else i can look at?

>>33590493

For what purpose?

>>33573116
Sprint run is a way to describe a low number of produced knives, not the model of the knife. You hateful fuckhead.

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>>33590493
>something cool looking
That's pretty subjective. In generall you really can't go wrong with Spyderco if you think it is worth the price.

So it is worth just going through their catalog. Heck you can even order a paper one for free. Every year I like to order one from Spyderco and Cold Steel.

Here is there online one:
http://catalog.spyderco.com/productguide/

I was going to start listing the ones on my "to get" list... I would probably hit the 2,000 limit before finishing it.

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This is what I want to buy next, a Guardian Tactical Helix Nano.
That carbon fiber. That flipper. That sub framelock. That perfect execution of fit and finish. It's goddamn sexy.
Picture isn't mine because I obviously don't have it yet.

>>33574647
You wouldn't know a full tang if it murdered you and raped your corpse...

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>>33573724
hows the contego?
thinking about picking one up for work and edc, but with the m390 steel

>>33590493

The Matriarch is good but it is limited in it's applications. It's not a knife for someone who knows how to use a knife really well, it's a knife that anyone can defend themselves with just with slashing. Incidentally, this means wounds that are superficially really nasty to look at and really painful, but usually not incapacitating or deadly.

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complete knife noob here,
I have a few questions for you dudes in the curiosity of a dedicated combat knife?

>which steel takes the best edge?

>what kind of an edge do i want?

>what angle do i want this edge to be?

Assume there will be no wood chopping, no abuse, just something purely made to fuck a person up, while still being realisitic

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>>33590915
Make sure to post pictures when you get it. It looks cool, that's one brand I really have not looked into much. I've never really talked to anyone who has had one.

>>33590959
Terminology changes a little when you switch from knife talk to sword talk. What a knifefag may call a tapering full length tang, or maybe even a rat tail, a lot of European swordfags call their swords "Full tang", to explain the tang is not welded, goes all the way through the handle, and is substantial enough to not be a "rat tail". Then add on "peened" or "threaded" or "nut" to explain how it is secured. My type XII longsword here would be a full tang with a peened pommel. At lest in the general groups I talk with.

>>33591030
get that gay spyderco civilian and start mulling over how you're gonna kill someone attacking you in a gory way

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>>33590915

Noice. This is what I want.

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>>33582941
I'm fine, but thanks for the concern. Haven't bought anything new in a while or done any cool mods on anything, haven't been posting much. Still lurking. Always lurking.

>>33583321
I always read through these, I just don't really post if it's an all out shit war between shit birds shitting all over the shit lawn.

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>>33591030
>which steel takes the best edge?
>what kind of an edge do i want?
>what angle do i want this edge to be?
It doesn't really matter that much for a combat knife.

"Combat knife" itself isn't that specific either since there are different kinds of combat knives and different types of combat, so a knife good for one form of combat wouldn't be good for the other.

>>33591098
Not a swordfag, so why don't most swords have a knife-style full tang with handle scales? I feel like full tangs go up to some machetes, and then just stop appearing. Is it a grip issue? Weight? Balance? Or is a full tang just unnecessary?

>>33591098
Sure, but the glorious faggot posted a knife, so...

>>33591098
>Terminology changes a little when you switch from knife talk to sword talk.

I think it's more that people just don't know what full tang really means and use it wrong constantly. I've always known a visible tang with handle scales as a slab tang.

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Are Al Mar knives worth the price? Thinking about getting this little bastard.

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>>33591666
I'm not sure why that is really. There are swords that are built like knives, with handle scales. Messers for example, a lot of them have exposed tangs, some are enclosed, but still full tang. Gross Messers (Big Knife) probably cam about though because in some areas (medieval times) they were considered "knives", so knife makers, who could not legally make swords, could get away with making them. Also the Katana has a pretty large tang, not exposed though, pic related is mine taken apart for cleaning. But that for the most part is speculation, granted via some scholars who know their shit. As for how the European sword got it's handle design, it dates back past the Romans.

>>33591685
It's a knife yes, but borderline short sword, and it's handle design is that of an historical sword, and it is a historical design in general. Even though it's a knife, it falls under the sword fag genera more so than knife fag. At lest in my opinion.

>>33591898
The definition of full tang varies even in the knife market. Everyone can agree that visible tang, either flush with the scales or in some cases proud, is full tang. But what about knives with rubber handles around the tang? Like the Cold Steel SRK, Recon Tanto, and a lot of Falknivens. By their marketing, and most peoples opinion, it's still full tang because the tang is substantial and the length of the handle, but others would argue it's a beefy partial tang.

I enjoy knife terminology. So many different terms to describe tangs, tips, grinds, edges, locks, handles, ect... hundreds of words to describe what most people just think of as a "simple" knife.

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>>33592707
From a utilitarian stand point, if you just want it as a tool; no not at all.

If you like the look of it, and it makes you happy, yes. They are very well made knives, I think they do warrant their price from a craftsman stand point.

I love my Laminated HD Eagle, and I've been wanting to pick up a Honey Jig Bone one for a long time.

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is benchmade a good brand?

If you keep using the same microfiber clothes over and over can it scratch knife handles?

Yes. But overpriced compared to Spyderco. They do have a lot of great "must have" knives.

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>>33593185
>>33593071

The 940-1 for example. I don't think there is a lighter knife for the size, and it's fucking quality all around.

>one on the top

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>>33593071
They make good stuff, by no means are they bad knives. But I do not think they are that great of a value, at lest a lot of their knives, when compared with other brands.

But they are good enough, that if you happen to really like one of their designs, you certainly are not being ripped off.

I have handled and sharpened many benchmades, but it's the one big brand I've yet to own anything from.

>>33593128
What kind of handle? Material? I assume they are collection/safe queen knives if you are worried about scratching the handle. I don't know about if microfiber clothes get old or not, or if they need cleaning. The only time I use them is for applying Renaissance wax, I cut them into 2" by 2" squares, and can only use them a few times before having to throw them out.

So I get one knife 60% off MSRP from benchmade becuase my work sells them. I'm not a knife guy, so is it even worth getting a spendy knife for essentially just opening boxes?

Also 55% off kershaw and 40% spyderco. Although I have notice that street prices on all of these are like 15-20% cheaper than MSRP, so it's really not that great a deal I guess.

>>33593241

I am not sure of the exact material of the cloth, it came with the knife and I noticed recently when I tilt the aluminum handle (It is 6061-T6 Textured Aluminum) there are a few very small microscopic scratches around it. But unless I tilt it a lot and put it under bright light they are pretty much invisible. I have the knife in a pelican case so that shouldn't be scratching it and when I carry it I only have my wallet in that pocket (no keys or anything to ding it).

I guess some aluminum handle knives are prone to scratching. For now it doesn't seem to be that apparent just annoying knowing my knife has microscopic scratches on the handle.

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>>33593425
What knife? And yes Aluminum is pretty soft, so it will scratch with use, and if anodized it will show it. The finish can help or hinder too. Bead blast, satin, and mirror finishes show scratches pretty well. Stonewash finishes cover up scratches very well.

Depending on the knife though, you maybe able to send it in to get refinished, if you want to clean it up one day. Some companies/makers offer a "spa" treatment, but this is more of a high end knife thing.

Pic related is my Ti Military. It's handles are Titanium, I only carry it in my phone pocket, all the scratches on it are from maybe a few months accumulative carry over the past 2 years. I like the scratches honestly, it's really unavoidable for knives you carry and use, and I think it gives my knives character.

>>33593203
The 940-1 is exceptionally light yes... But I can think of a few. Opinel No.8, A.G.Russle Featherlight, Al Mar (micarta Eagle), Cold Steel Broken Skull is close, and a few others.

Not to diminish the 940-1 though, it's an awesome knife. I've had a hard time letting go of the one I've had in for sharpening.

>>33593288
> 60% off MSRP from benchmade
That's pretty good since their MAP policy normally restricts the prices to something stupid, like 15% off msrp as cheapest.

>40% spyderco
Spyderco's MAP is 40%, so you might save some money on shipping or whatever.

Don't know about Kershaw.

>>33593288
Spyderco whatever is always good apparently

Benchmade Bedlam is pretty good. See if they have one lying around at your place

>>33575216
>I can just have them re-anodize it probably
kek you really think this?

>>33575216
I had to send my Ultratech Bounty Hunter in a week after I got it because a few of the chassis screws decided not to stay threaded anymore. Took them like 7 weeks to fix it. They replaced the entire chassis of the knife.

They'll just replace, repairing the actual part isn't cost-effective.

>>33590961
I like it, very sturdy and quality throughout. It is a big knife though and you will feel it in your pocket. It obviously wasn't made for EDC stuff so keep that in mine if you plan on getting it.

>>33587833
Honestly it doesn't make any sense to carry anything outside of a box cutter or multitool that has a knife on it in terms of cutting tools. That being said there's nothing wrong with getting quality knife for hard use. That Griptilian and Code 4 are going to last a life time assuming that person isn't prying with the blade and knows how to sharpen. I might add that both of those can be found for 60-80$ so about 3-4 CRKT M16s or other cheaper knives.

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So is Bear Ops/Bear and Son/Bear Edge/Whatever the fuck it's called just junky? I really like the look of there stiletto model but I hear bad things about their QC.

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>>33595304
I've not taken a serious look into them. To me they look like junk. Generally any nameless damascus for sub $100 or so is a give away. Not to mention, just looking at that pic, look at how scratched up the handle is around the pivot. Also, its hard to see because of the damascus, but that's a pretty sloppy grind. And notice the slight re-curve on the edge right after the sharpening choil. That says two things: Sloppy plunge grind, and it was sharpened on some high speed sander with little care.

>>33593620

It is an ultratech I have owned for only 2 months now. Great knife I just am shocked because I have other aluminum handle knives I have carried for like 6+ months to over a year that don't have any tiny scratches like the ultratech.

>>33596166
That means the other ones werent really aluminum. Aluminum scratches almost instantly.

>>33596179

I have a benchmade 940 with an aluminum handle that has only 1 small scratch on it from months of carrying it and none of those tiny scratches all over it.

I just was curious why they are so different in terms of retaining their finishes and scratch resistance.

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>>33592759
>others would argue it's a beefy partial tang

And I would argue those people are dinguses.

I've never seen the point in changing the terminology, especially since there's enough nuance already. For instance, IMO just about every tang that goes all the way through the handle is full tang but there are exceptions like rat tail tangs, especially if the thinner section is welded on and not actually part of the blade. Now that I think about it a lot of people don't seem to know the difference between a rat tail tang and a stick tang.

I was probably fortunate to be a BladeForums fag before I came to /k/, not to say that BladeForums didn't also have plenty of dumbasses. If I had a dollar for every time I saw "not a blade expert, but..." then I'd have a Busse gladius.

>>33588688
Pro; good geometry for stabbing and penetration

Con; stabbing is very foolish as it's the number 1 cause of "slipping the guard" and slicing the shit out of all four fingers and crippling your hand.

So in conclusion, if it's a fixed blade with a nice hefty guard you can't slip past then tanto makes for a good combat tip.
If it's a dinky little folder with no guard worth mentioning then tanto is pointless and essentially just for "mall ninja" looks.

Drop point is the best all-around geometry for what a knife is meant to do, cutting and slicing.

>>33573724
I have a Contego but I can't carry it anymore cause the cheap ass pocket clip snapped off. That made me very sad that day.
I loved it cause the glass-breaker was cool, the blade geometry was unique, the m4 tool steel made me drool, and it was just an all around fuck-huge bad ass looking knife.

Does anyone know how Benchmade handles clip replacement for Canadians?

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I ended up using my knife for meat so much I decided to give it a thin edge.

>>33596514
Not specifically for Canadians but they have a part request form on their website and they send out pocket clips hassle free. That's how I got the polished deep carry clip vs. the black one. I've gotten about 3 pocket clips from them without problems.

>live on college campus, packages are received and held by mail room
>buy custom knife with tax return
>ships quick, delivered last week
>it's been sitting in the mail room for 5 days and they haven't let me come pick it up yet

life is suffering

>>33596707

Some colleges may confiscate it, my college is not friendly towards knifes or anything like that on campus.

>>33596721
I doubt they'd confiscate it without telling me, plus it's within campus regulations since the blade is 4 inches and it's not automatic or assisted opening

>>33596751

I just find restrictions on knives on campus incredibly stupid, especially in living areas where people need knives to prepare food and general uses.

>>33596759
It is stupid, especially since the campus bookstore sells knives that are way bigger than the one I had shipped in.

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Can anyone help me out in choosing a color?

https://www.theknifeconnection.net/esee-cm6/

Picrelated is what I'm replacing because they're uncomfortable.

Im looking for something discrete so I dont get bored with it in two months, so no pink / zombie green / orange.

It's a user / beater also.

I was thinking black, green with red liners or red &black

Bear in mind the knife is coated grey, not black

Also, I may take it to shit countries and I dont want it to look too attractive so a nigger can steal it.

Much appreciated

>>33596962
I really like the look of the red & black ones near the bottom, they seem nice without being ostentatious.

Have you tried putting sports tape over the handle? The wood handle on my kukri was falling apart (it's like 15 years) so I taped it up and that fixed it right up. I liked it so much that just about every fixed blade that I own has tape on it now except for the ones with the rubber handles.

>>33596962
orange or red

>>33596759
My college is 3" except for kitchen knives, and no automatic folders.
I am going to try and make a 3" fixed blade skinning knife over the summer, so we'll see how that goes

Red Pill me on sabers? I was looking at a tactical saber styled off of a calvary saber but made with 1065 using modern techniques. It seems cool for my collection, but I know very little on the history design or appications of sabers beyond being used horse mounted.

feelio when refreshing the tracking page all day without anything happening

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I got the $20 boker kwaiken fake today.

Comparing to original, obvious differences is that the blade is shorter and made of mystery steel, there are no serrations on the flipper, the action is much smoother and liners are thinner and not ground flat. It's also slightly lighter due to thinner liners and shorter blade.

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>>33570340
Which one did I buy, find, and get as a gift

>>33598199
Found the top, got the middle as a gift, and bought the bottom for $199

>>33597995
Can you check if the real clip and screws fit the clone?

I'm thinking about buying a $25 deep carry clip for my $25 boker clone.

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>>33596707
>>33596721
>>33596751
>>33596759
>>33596781

finally managed to pick it up, looks like some moisture got into the package during the transport. Anyone know a good way to get rid of surface rust?

What happened to KTG?
This is worse than that garbage newkid milsurp general now

>>33598277
Bought top (beat up from bringing to field), found middle, stiletto was $30

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>>33598289
It's slightly different, there is a screw under the clip and on the clone it doesn't sit flush. If you fit original cilp it does not touch the scale, you would have to bend it.
Screws fit, the clone has slightly different screws with a bigger cap but same length and pitch.

>>33598361
well, that certainly is interesting anon - nice score.
tell us about it.
what's the handle made of?
and, who made it?
how much did you pay for that?

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>>33598411
Not enough sebebza.

>>33598571
I swear you and Hunter and the dumbest memes to ever come on k
Other than "milsurp is acceptable" and "buy an sks"

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>>33598597
Thank you, one good boy point has been deposited into your piggy bank.

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>>33598571
wots that you say?

>>33590493
endura w/ emerson opener

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>>33596296
Yeah I still go on bladeforums from time to time, mostly just looking for the sale section. Cliffstamp forum as well. Mostly I'm just on /k and YouTube now a days, /out and massdrop (if that counts) from time to time.

>>33596486
The American tanto is not good for penetration, it's good for stabbing because it's a very strong, and it leaves a very large entry wound. While deeper penetration it's more lethal, it larger wound is more incapacitating. Also we can be used for "flick" cuts if you're into that kind of thing.

I've heard some people say they like it for utility, pointing out that the secondary tip is good for opening boxes, personally I don't like it.

Clip, Bowie, spear, and some variations of trailing points (depending on the size of the knife) serve a similar utilitarian roll.

personally though I'm a big fan of warn cliffs and sheep's foot points with a swept back edge for utility. Like the ZT 0770cf in pic related.

>>33596570
Maybe worth getting a stainless Opinel, they are practically folding steak knives. Spyderco Delica and Endura and Spydiecef as well if you want to get fancy.

>>33598559
Made by Black Beard Forge in Toronto, Canada. Handle scales are camel bone. Cost about $75 shipped

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>>33597995
The gimping on the flipper is a relatively new thing, a lot of the real ones don't have it.

And are the screws under the scales T4?

>>33598361
My campus has no restrictions beside state and county law... sadly I live in Nj.

>>33599082
Thanks for the recommendations!

Shit, there's so many knives I want right now and not enough money to go around. Anyone else got this problem? 2 of them aren't even out yet.

>>33600068
We're all autists who jack off over blade steels and fit and finish. Of course we have the problem.
I have a wishlist of like 30 knives, half of which I can barely even afford.

>>33600068

This hit me hard when I was into buying a bunch of production knives. I'm down to one or two new knives every few months since I've moved into high end production and midtechs, and haven't bought anything in a while. Current daily carry is about $900 worth of blade, so I don't really feel like I need (strictly speaking) anything else.

Having said that, I'm looking at a tolk, a kwaiback, a medium F3, and a glimpse 6.0. Only thing stopping me from going full retard and gorging myself on new knives is a USP and getting ready for the local range to open back up again.

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>>33600068
>>33600944
>>33601202
I know all your pain.

Current wishlist knives, granted some are repeats, some maybe edc gear like flashlights, mostly knives;
BladeHQ: 110 knives
Amazon: 23 knives
Cutlery Shoppe: 3 lists, 22 knives total
Random others that aren't on these lists: 8+

The 3 most expensive knives on my lists;
Rockstead UN-DLC: $3,300
Protech custom Newport: $2,295
Peter Rassenti Druid: $1,799

Current knives on order/mail: 2

Budget for more knives: $0

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Holy shit what do you guys do for a living? Personally I like cheap knives and abusing them. I used this s&w Wal mart knife for digging. Just sharpened it and very happy with how much sharpening skills are coming along

>>33602514
Also the serrations are fantastic for small tree branches and my basic gardening

which is better, folding or fixed?

>>33602786

Depends on the application.

>>33603024
Ideally a combo of camping/hiking and defence

>>33602786
For daily use, and not often used, lightweight folder
If used often, and roughly, and want to last, and be resharpened, fixed

Kinda sucks to sharpen hard-used folders. They can start getting lateral play. Whether it's a $10 walmart knife or a $100 spyderco. If it doesn't, you don't actually USE your knife.

>>33604348

What do you do to cause your knife to bend laterally?

>>33600944
Mine's not that extreme, maybe 8 or so. That's still way expensive.
>>33601202
My personal limit on price for knives is $250. I would feel bad carrying something more expensive than that, especially worrying about losing or damaging it. I'm mostly into production knives. The only exception to my rule is balisongs, those things don't come cheap and they don't leave my house. A few balis are on the wishlist.
>>33602021
Yeah none on my list that I would actually buy are that expensive. I have a few grails around there but I'd probably never buy them.

>>33604869
I believe he meant play in the lockup in a folder, when the blade moves side to side when opened and locked. Chopping hard objects or prying things could cause this

>>33590493
>matriarch or a yojimbo 2
buy a replica on aliexpress to see if you like it (you won't) and than use the leftover money to buy a proper non-meme knife

>>33604869
Being a fucking sperg usually causes this

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Any new releases you guys excited about this year? SOG's US knives look good.Thin handles with S35VN. A little pricey at 180$ on BHQ though.

who does the best m4 heat treat in folders

>>33607888
I can only vouch for Benchmade. Spyderco runs their still a little softer than most.

>>33607741

I'm probably going to pick up the spyderco caly 3 sprint when it opens up for order in Canada. Gonna hurt my wallet, but that size of knife is my sweet spot.

>>33607888
Chris Reeve

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I saved this from jewbook and a friend and I are trying to name the knife but we're too dumb - what is this?

>>33600068

I just look at a few knives at a time, rank them, then save for a month or 2 and buy them.

>>33608925

An ugly fucker. An absolute shitter.

>>33608925
looks like Extrema Ratio or some shit. actually looks like a chaep knockoff of them

>>33608925
It's stupid to call it jewbook when you're on it Anon.
>Yeah I gave them all of my information but it's not like I like it or anything, baka!

The design of the knife is making me think it's cheap chinkshit but it seems a bit too thick for that which makes me think it's an expensive knife designed to appeal to the same people who fall for cheap chinkshit. The fact that the pivot screw doesn't appear to be close to flush with the handle is making me lean back towards the former, although that could just be due to the angle that the photo was taken.

Even after finding a larger version of this image I can't read what's on the blade or the pocket clip but the pocket clip is kind of making me think Ganzo since I'm seeing what looks like a big circle in front of a short name. Ganzo doesn't seem to make anything like this though, at least not that a cursory search turned up.

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>>33599742
Under the scales madness begins.

>>33608925

Looks like a typical midtech shitter.

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>>33574241
Just makes me shrug

>>33609469
pick one up and hold it in your hand some time.
i like mine quite a bit.
it's definitely not my go to stabber for anything heavy, but it's a really nice knife.
overpriced? yes, i'd say so.

hey anon, besides opening bags of cheetos or an occasional box from amazon, what do you use your knifes for?

>>33609511
Cutting bitches who talk shit

Any one check out this new "custom knifemaker" rebranding ganzos and selling them for$150?
http://www.williamsknife.com/knives/expedition-series.html?___SID=cj69eaifhf1o085ot02ba067i3U

>>33609511

I use it for anything I would need a knife for. I've carried a knife almost every day since I was under 10...started with a Barlow. Now I usually carry Microtech, Benchmade, or USA/Japanese Spyderco. I have given away SOG's and Kershaws and Gerbers. meh

I still think Spyderco has some of the best value knives out...am I derp?

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>>33607741
I'm excited for some stuff from ZT and Condor. Once thing from Schrade, but I already got it.

>>33607888
All the big companies are good enough. But Al Mar is really good. The best heat treated anything I have are my two Gavko customs, they are pretty amazing. Pic related

I can not speak from expirence, but probably the "best" in the "production" realm is Rockstead. ZPD-189 and fucking 67hrc. I've also heard good things about how BlackHeart knives does 3V

>>33608564
kek, nice meme friend.

>>33609346
Oh fuck, they used Phillips. I'm very curious to if it's even possible to take the knife apart and put it together with out stripping something.

>>33609511
They are very nice knives, but given the temper and lock strength, and that the tolerances honestly are not that much better than the Taichung Spydercos and ZT, I mean you have to look really freaking close... I do think they are very much over priced. Paying a lot for the brand name, admittedly very good warranty, and the prestige of the knife.

If I were to get a Sebenza, it would be a used one, I would only use it as a light EDC or dress... But I don't plan on getting one any time. There's a lot of other $400 knives I rather buy first.

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>>33609617
This shit never ceases to amaze me.

Some time ago I stumbled upon an outdoors outfitter for know-nothing richfags and they were selling Condor's machetes for like 5x street price.

>>33609622
I like spyderco but their warranty is leaving me wanting more.kershaw/zt and benchmade will repair broken blades for a small fee,customer service is all around amazing as they will send use most parts you asks for.these companies provide a knife for life.however spyderco just gives you a knife

>>33609622
>am I derp?
nah.
Spyderco makes great inexpensive knives.
I've owned plenty of them over the yeears including the old Clipit models and several of the ones with stainless handles. At this point in my life i seem to be more attracted to knives that are in the $200 - $300+ price range

>>33609535
oh. edgy

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>>33609806
fair enough. Microtechs warranty makes me want to punch puppies...but I do like their OTF's. You guys are going to make me buy a ZT now LOL.

>>33609653
>If I were to blah blah blah
are you as insufferable irl as you are here?

>>33609882
do eet.I love my 566,and my 561 when i had it.i think my 566 is my favorite because of its size,and they finally but s35vn on it so its a joy to sharpen

>>33607741
SOG can BTFO. I'm excited about the Spyderco Sliver. Designed by the same guy who did the Ouroboros, S30V with CF scales and it is one of the two compression lock flippers revealed at SHOT. The first time Spyderco has used the Compression lock on a flipper, and it's on a knife designed by Paul Alexander. The only way this can go wrong is if it's more than $150, given the Sage 5 is roughly the same thing at $120. I just hope it's not going to be obscenely overpriced like the Ouroboros. Still, fucking COMPRESSION LOCK FLIPPER. Hype.

Any budget folder with warn cliff blade?

>>33610121
spyderco delica wharncliffe

>>33610121
>>33610156
what is the attraction to this blade shape?
they look neet, but they don't seem very useful

>>33610281
Not if you operationally chop celery

Ok lads i have 3 new carbon steel knives and a liter of mineral oil what do now?

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I got this

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>>33610525

>>33610281
They are easier to sharpen with a stronger tip

>>33610281
Easier to sharpen, less stabby-looking, and good for some slicing tasks. Some people just like the way they look.
>>33610121
Spyderco Delica Wharncliffe, CRKT Jettison, CRKT Swindle, Kershaw Ripple

>>33610634
Wait, fuck, forget the Ripple... I'm retarded

>>33574482
Why did they make this steak knife folding?

>>33610525
>>33610540
jesus. trim your fucking nails.
knife us ugly af too

>>33610634
Thanks, the Jettison looks really appealing for that price, I might get one.

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Should I buy the Böker Kalashnikov? Is it worth the 300€?

>>33611373
no. and, no

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fixed blades anyone?

>>33611373

They sell on blade HQ for $30

>>33609882

Hey anon what do you use to polish your Microtech's aluminum handles?

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Recently got this boker knife from varusteleka. I'm quite pleased with it.
Not sure if I'll keep it on my belt in that position or not. Has good retention though

>shitty cell phone pic related

>>33612324
where is knife?

>>33611959
strider is out of business

>>33611959
>>33612469
I hate strider himself.dick of a person but i love the smf and sng,and he has the best warranty on the market.

>>33612469
i guess this knife won't work no more

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>>33611373
>300€

I don't know if the same rules apply across the ocean but here in the US paying MSRP is like paying sticker price for a car.

>https://www.knifecenter.com/item/BOKALB/boker-kalashnikov-folding-knife-black-plain-blade-aluminum-handles-with-cocobolo-inlays
>$229.95

I'm sure it's more in Europe but I doubt it's MSRP.

Also, I think that knife isn't worth it. Even Boker's cheaper lines include some nice shit and that's straight up Boker but for a $200 knife budget I'd rather go with 2 Ontario RAT 1s, an ESEE 4, and an Ontario SP1. Of course, I'm not you. If you really like the knife then go for it. If you're looking for something nice to carry in the $200 range then maybe look into Benchmade as an alternative, I like the green 940. The 440c that the Boker has isn't a bad steel but you'll get a better steel from BM at that same price point.

If you don't care about practicality you could get something ridiculous for that money.

>>33612361
The thing with the skeletonized grip to the left of the pistol is a hint

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>>33610022

It's going to be overpriced because it's a collab. I wouldn't put it past being at least $200. Also looks pretty fragile.

>>33610022
Ouroboros a shit.why would i pay 160 bucks for vg10 and plastic washers,when i can go get a contego for 20 bucks more or any other spyderco,maybe even a kizer.

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I'm 100% convinced i need a knife.
I only got $40
HELP?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ckz7EmDxhtU

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>>33580092
Fixed blade for edc or nothing. I've lost lots of expensive folders at work (usually they get caught on my seatbelt of my work truck and fall on the ground) so now I carry this. No complaints

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>>33614182
wood is slippery newfag
get a rubber grip

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Mail call... A Cold Steel XL Talwar with a blue handle... or at lest I hope, have not opened the package yet. Pictures will have to wait till tomorrow, just got back from a 13 hour work day,

>>33609806
They clarified their warranty. Taking their knives apart is okay, as long as you don't fuck it up. Also they are no longer going to use Red Loctight on the American ones.

>>33609917
kek

>>33610281
I find it extremely useful, and at lest ones with a slight up swept tip, like the ZT 0770. The tip is forward set so is grate for cutting surfaces (opening bags and boxes), and has enough belly to be useful for that kind of stuff.

>>33609885
I only aim to be. If I could be this autistic irl, I would be set for life.

>>33614147
RAT 1 or 2 depending on your needs.

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>>33609917

Hey namefag can you post your pelican knife box? I want top see how you did it. I'm inspired to do the same with my knives.

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>>33614375
ok i'll get this one

Can you recommend any drills to do?
i got a mattress i could stab, if that would help.

>>33608925
>>33609320

It's a Quartermaster QC3. In the picture you can "USA Made" and what looks like a milled titanium clip.

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>>33614574
It changed a little since I took this picture, I cut a slot to fit my Cold Steel Xl Voyager (which will now be replaced by my XL Talwar I just got).

Also the anti-moisture box (metal one in the back) is now in a slot I cut out up against the front of the case.

Things to note:
-the shorter fixed blade goes below the taller one.
-Above the foam is where I keep handkerchiefs and the sharpening log for my folders
-embedded in the side of the foam up top is extra Swiss Army Tweezers and Tooth picks.

But besides that it is the same. Let me find the best pic I have. I'm planning on taking some new pictures tomorrow.

>>33614235
You can't be serious. The shape of the handle prevents slipping. Fuck you're stupid. Not like it's a god damn combat knife.
>summer

>>33614375
second

the rat 1 with D2 blade is titties

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>>33604869
Lots of sharpening, even with light force, starts to tweak your pivot point on a folding knife. Whether it's a chink knife or a high end one, sooner or later they wobble. Sometimes you can tighten the pivot and correct it, but then it won't open the same.

I use pic related for heavy work stuff. Digging up line sets and low voltage wire, where a trowel would be too big. Screwdriver too small. Slice up insulation. Slice up filter screens. Pry open panels.

>>33614798

Nice. Thank you. Do you keep all your fixed blades in there too?

>>33614254
That dont mean shit.benchmade and zt dont give a flying fuck if you take your knife apart i sent zt, a box of a dissembled 0900 ,they sent that knife back fully assembled with new screws,pivot,bearings and a touched up edge.they will warranty most issues including broken blades.hell even kershaw does that with their budget knives,unlike spyderco.

>>33612469
>>33614798
>anti-moisture box
desiccant, you sperglord

>>33614776
I looked up this maker, why are all their knives named after movie and tv characters?
>the BA Baracas
>the Marty McFly
>the Mr Roper

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>>33615049
Sorry don't mind if I intervene here. Most knives, definately any decent quality one ($20ish +) , can be taken apart, cleaned, and put back together (with some exception, like pinned construction) and be the same if not better. Most of my knives are far better (smoother, blade centering, maybe even better lock up) than they are from the factory after I tune them.

Pic related for example, far smoother after I put some nano grease on the bearings, and with the same lock up and centering.

More so, if you are putting more than a pound or two of force on your knife while sharpening, you are doing something wrong. And depending on your method (like blade clamping set angle systems) you may not have any pressure on the pivot. I don't know if it would cause a problem, but I use blue locktight on all my knives.

>>33615155
No, there is no clean solution for them, I've got too many and they are too big. Those two are just my most valuable/delicate, and happen to fit. All the others are kept in a draw.

>>33615691
non-chemfag sperglord confirmed.

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I've got a budget folder coming in today, a Realsteel H6 elegance with carbon fibre laminate handles

Blade is Sandvik 14C28N

>>33616707
>Those two are just my most valuable/delicate

What are they? Pics please.

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Hey guys, I've got a gun to edc and a folder kershaw knife. But I've been looking into straight blade double bladed knives for edc as well. I was thinking Pic Related? Browning black label spearpoint double bladed 5.5". Pros and Cons of my idea from your experiences?

Another question: Will I get into Valhalla through honorable combat if I use one? If I end up having to use a knife I'm 60% sure I won't come out alive from that situation but I'll take the son of a bitch with me. What training can I use to mitigate that?

>>33617099

Watch the cold steel series of videos on YouTube. They helped me learn my moves.

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>>33617257
dildos aren't weapons anon!

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/badluck/ anon here

remember that 550-1 i bought in december. i have to tighten the screws every 2 or 3 days now. just started loosening up all the time, no matter how much or little i use it.

why is my life so shit

>>33617468

Have you used loctite?

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>>33617468
why are you using folding junk?!!?!?!?

>>33617521
why do i need to, on a $180 knife?
and i havent.

>>33617527
because i have a job

>>33613442
Sadly I think you're right about the price. >>33614049
The Ouroboros was insanely well designed, a compression lock with such a unique design with multiple grip options and being so slim is awesome. But the price and washers just kill it. I'm hoping the Sliver will turn out better than that and cheaper.