Knife Thread General /KTG/

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>>34530149
Dunno what number we're on. Sometimes I post knives I make here but haven't in a while.

Here's a pushdagger I never finished.

>>34530149
inb4 the faggot that owns a designer folding knife shits up the thread.

also why is it so hard to find a standard folding knife with no serrations?

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>>34530219
Here's a handleless knife I'm building from a file.
Not the best lighting in my room right now, I just took it out of a couple of normalization cycles to get the steel grains homogenized.

>>34530228
What are you talking about? Plenty of non serrated blades to choose from. Most knife models come in plain edge versions

>>34530236
Lol, homo

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This is muh broker short and stout

The d2 is a bit soft but at least there's no more sharp inner edges on handles out of the factory, they're getting better

I need to get around to taking a picture of all of my knives. Hopefully the thread is still up tomorrow.

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>>34530247
Stop calling me a homo

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these are my sweeties, getting a cheapo higo end of the month.

>>34530374
Big Knife is a Herbertz 440,
the green and black folders are Sanrenmu and the small one is an ad-gadget from a hunting company.

>>34530378
With all the money you spent on those four knives you could have gotten a decent spyderco.

>>34530406
True shit knives desu

>>34530406
>spyderco

I dont like their looks.

Also i just paid for those Sanrenmu knifes, 30€ for both. Those other knifes were gifted to me.

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My kukri, very old picture.

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>>34530149
A general thread about knives you say? What a novel idea.

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Not much, but they'll slaughter some fucking junk mail.

>>34530636
how uch did you pay for your Higo?

>>34530661
not much...$25-30 i think?

Anyone here has experience with replaceable-blade knife? Thinking about picking up a Gerber Vital for skinning jobs, but should I do it?

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>>34530568

>>34530636

I love my Higo-no-Kami. Sharp as hell and doesn't intimidate the normies.

>>34530236
that looks cool anon.
i bought a box of files from my neighbor when he had a yard sale a while ago - $25.00 for more than 20 files and most of them are pretty decent size.
i'm not sure if i'll actually do anything with them, but i have 'big plans'
probably just leave them sitting in the garage accumulating more rust

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Black Knives Matter edition
and since someone else posted their spinner

BUMPING FOR SHARP STUFF

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This little guy is in my pocket today in ZDP-189.

Has anyone ever ordered from balisong.com? I want a FHM balisong.

>>34533340
I bought a balisong just yesterday, not from that website.

What's the deal with buying automatic knives from BladeHQ? I'm in PA and we can own for collections here but BladeHQ won't ship across state lines unless you meet certain requirements. Thing is I heard they'll ship anyway they just want you to be aware you must meet those requirements and aren't responsible if you get into trouble.

>>34530636
Is that boker full tang?

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In my pocket today.

>>34533954
Just try and order it. All you do is click the box saying that you accept the terms. I've ordered from them in the past and they shipped it.

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>>34531346
nice meme

What's a decent quality mall ninja tacticool'd tanto knife?

I want something to ironically carry

>>34532302
Thanks, it's the first knife build I've started in a while.
If you'd ever be willing to sell some of those files I'd buy.

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>>34534201
Are you serious?

>>34535114
Cold steel voyager tanto xl.

>>34535114
don't listen to this guy and be a faggot >>34535562
Get the Recon

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kabar short 10/10

Anyone have a good defensive knife to recommend? Only requirements is it needs to be 5 and 1/2 inches or less (Texasfag). I'm only interested in case something happens where drawing is not possible (and I don't mean choosing to draw the knife, I mean like drawing would be either not possible or could just get me killed due to close quarters, shit like that).

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>>34536066
>Only requirements is it needs to be 5 and 1/2 inches or less
Those are not the only current requirements in TX Anon but by September they'll practically all be gone anyways.

>>34536066
CS talwar 4 or 5.5 inch

>>34536157
I understand. My recollection of the new law is that anything over 5.5 inches will be location restricted, and I'd at least like a blade I can take anywhere. However, now that I think about it, anywhere I can take my gun is where you can take the location restricted knives, which for me means no issue since I haven't seen a store yet that restricted my concealed carry.

So in that case, just give me the knife you think is a good one that is decently concealable.

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>>34536299
You might want to check out Knifecenter's "find it" feature to make a quick list for that, there are too many options to list.

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>>34535114
CRKT Otanashi noh Ken

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>>34536066
>>34536299
For your needs, it sounds like the type of knife you're looking for is a "get the fuck off me" knife, where someone's trying to grab your gun or you otherwise can't draw because you're pinned/close quarters.

A knife designed for this purpose would be something like the Spartan Knives CQB Tool, the Shivworks Clinch Pick/Disciple, and the Spyderco Reverse.

I'll also throw out the Bark River Vest Pocket Bowie. It's not necessarily ideal for this purpose, but it's blade length is just under 5 & 1/2 inches and it's a bowie. If you're a Texan, it just seems right that you should have one.

>>34530149

Hey guys, completely new to knives. I have a Skeletool that uses a 154CM stainless blade and desperately needs sharpening as it's seen a bit of wear. The serrated portion is still sharp, so I'm only interested in sharpening the rest of the front edge. Is there a guide or article I can read to learn more about sharpening knives that you'd recommend, or could anyone give me recommendations on what to buy material wise to get the blade sharpened up? I'm willing to put in the effort as it's a skill I want to learn. Thanks guys.

Whats the best stone for a newfag? I've been using normal kitchen knife stones and stuff and i'm sure there are better ones for more serious people.

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>>34539306
if you care about your current knife get a 5 dollar harbor freight shitpile machete and a stone
practice on the machete until you get a good edge
doesnt matter if you fuck up cause you will only be out like 10 bucks total and that machetes got enough metal on it to keep trying.

>>34539306
sharpening knives is hard as fuck honestly dude just take ur knives to basspro i heard they will sharpen them for free or something

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This is a Joe Watson, hard to get knife, he's in high demand. He's a low-key guy that isn't obnoxious about being in the military so he just mentions it on his website.
I use this knife to cut the smegma off my little dick, which I then shred and eat like parmesan on pasta on salad.
I'm a faggot. Joe Watson can cum in my mouth.

PS- I wear gloves because I'm retarded.

>>34539369
>not knowing how to sharpen your own knives
Step it up sempai

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New cqc-7 after i lost my other one

>>34539945
whats with the macrame?

>>34540092
Bored as fuck so i practiced shibari

>>34535939
it looks like it's wrapped in bacon.

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Guys what is your opinion on Cold Steel SRK ?

>>34540862
It isn't terrible, but I would recommend saving your money and getting a Fallkniven.

>>34540862

Their older ones are amazing as fick. The ones these days are eh, I would do what >>34541197 suggested.

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Just ordered a spyderco aqua salt for stabbing sharks/norks while im in east asia. Anyone have one?

>>34541295
> Fixed blade
> still has that fucking hole

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>>34530149
This will get here today. Just got to put it together and do some filework.

>>34541306
Need to have le epin hole

Is the esee 4 the best survival knife for under $150?

>>34539663
What gloves?

Would the smith's Tri-6 arkansas + a cheap strop be a good set up for someone just getting into knives? Or should i just stick with getting a sharpmaker and the cheap stones i have?

>>34541341
Easily, my EDC

5 is good too for the fire bow groove spike

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>>34541348
I have a fallkniven dc4 and sandpaper ranging from 600-7000. Cheap and works gud

>>34541295
>spyderco
>fixed blade

>>34541360
dc4 seems a bit small, and im not even comfy with stones yet i dunno about sandpaper.

>>34541381
Pretty much everything rusts out here. I want to try h1

>>34541295
You should have gone with the fish hunter. Shit was made for stabbing.

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>>34539306
Buy a 400 dollar sharpening jig

>>34541341
What's so great about it?

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Just got my ZT.

While it's built like a tank and I am loving it, at $200+, I was a bit dissapointed that it came with a pretty lopsided profile, 40 minutes on waterstones and it's a lot more better now.

I guess it is a production knife in the end.

Also, should I round out a larger fixed blade in 4" or 5"?

>>34539369
It's not hard, you just need to get the hang of forming a nice even burr on both sides, and learn how to remove it. Once you can do that you can sharpen whatever on whatever.

I spent like twenty bucks on some pocket stones and my knives are sharp as shit.

>>34534201
>full tang
>folder

Nigga pls

>>34540172
He just never uses it and likes to gaze at it.

Typical knifefag

>>34535449
>>34541629

laughed

Who makes a good 8-10 inch Bowie that would be used to dispatch hogs?

>>34541746
Cold steel laredo bowie.

>>34539945
Not practicing your shibari on your sub....

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does this thing worth the price

>>34541360
OK anon did my research and you seem right, probably just gonna go ahead and get the sharpmaker and get a dc4 on the side for setting the blade for it.

>>34541306
It's for trademark purposes. It's a tiny hole anyways.

>>34541445
H1 is amazing if rust is your chief concern.

It's pretty much invulnerable to rust. You can get it to corrode if you try hard enough, but the chemicals that would cause it to corrode would seriously fuck you up anyways.

You may also get something where it looks like it's rusting, but it's actually just leftover metal dust from the manufacturing process that's rusting, not the H1 itself.

Plain edge edge retention isn't great, but serrated is pretty good.

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haters gonna hate

>>34542657
What makes this worth 200 schmackos?

>>34543142
there are a LOT of knives for sale out there for less than half the cost of an Emerson
most of these knives are made from great steel, they cut nicely, hold an edge and feel great in your hand. you can even get other knives that have the Emerson Wave
if you want to buy, carry and use something other than an Emerson, i encourage you to do so
i like Emerson's knives.
they feel very comfortable, they perform as intended and i like the way they look.

i wish they were less expensive

New to knives here. I have a basic bitch stone and a couple of knives already (a folder for work and EDC and a fixed-blade for innawoods), and I have a fair idea of the simple mechanics of sharpening, but what's the real difference between water and oil for lubricant? And do you prefer pushing the edge into the stone, or drawing it back across the stone?

for incredibly budget butterfly knifes,which is better: joker or albainox?

>>34543520
I push into the edge to sharpen and pull back to strop.
I'd use water because it will move away any metal or stone grains where as oil will make them stick.
Oil after sharpening.

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Testing out some new M2 Ti screw sets I had made in china, fits well with a Carbon Fiber or 7075 Al Grip on the Mini-Griptilian insta @ mvmfg

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My buck knife and my camillus with a fucked up (but still sharp) tip

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Never see these in any KTG threads.

Some real dirty shit if you know how to use.

>>34545895
There is no budget friendly balisong.unless you get into clones.

>>34547013
ok so how about i put it that way, is joker less shit or albanoix

>>34546886
The first 2 on top are utter shit. Those angles are horrible. The bottom one is the most practical one you posted. Any knife is nasty if you know how to use it.

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This has a good design but the tip is way too thin. Unfortunately i had to buy it to find that out. Got it for a decent price though. Emerson should really drop the chisel grind bullshit.

How much do you have to spend before getting a good balisong?

Do I really need a benchmade or brs?

>>34547772
Fox dark series karambit is decent. I carry the dart

>>34547772
What price? Can you still return it if you don't want a collectors item?

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>>34530149
I got a new knife in yesterday. A Kershaw Link HOB exclusive, s35vn blade with blue handles. So far I really like it... can't be bothered to post a pic from my phone right now... Here is my new pelican case for my sharpening set up instead.

>>34547812
It's from 2009. Bought it second hand that's why I got a good deal. Been having it for years though. Not too worried about the money. I can definitely sell it if I wanted but it's fun to play with.

>>34537898
Thanks man. Its funny, I wasn't too interested in a bowie at first, but the more I look at those vest pockets the cooler they look. I can have a sturdy, great looking knife that I can still CC.

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>>34547551
>The first 2 on top are utter shit.
Says the fag who knows not what he speaks of.
You can try and tell me how shit they are while the last drop of blood is draining from you like a water tower with a 1000s holes.

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>>34547772
Emerson is quality, but why even buy a karambit if its a folder and not double edged?

Might as well just stick to a straight blade.

>>34548874
Fucking busse copy and some shitty karambit with an edge that doesn't extend as far as it should. You have trouble draining your dick much less my blood.

Who /Gough Custom/ here?

http://goughcustom.com/

https://www.youtube.com/user/aaronmarkgough/videos

I'm trying to find a good looking knife for under $50 if anyone can find one I would be very grateful

I live in Maryland but I'm not planning to carry it but I might.

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>>34549017
Lol

Come at me bro.

I know the pic is blurry but after that statement you really need your eyes checked.

I bet you can't even see your dick to find it and just piss your pants all day.

>>34548941
>>34549049
>double-edged karambit
>gough custom
What is this, ancient ktg memes edition?

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>>34549191

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Post the blade you'd most love to find at an estate sale.

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>>34549273

>>34549085
What are you going to use it for?

Folder, right? What blade shape do you want?

I'm thinking about getting a spyderco slysz bowie? what are your thoughts on it? does it carry better than the pm2 ?

>>34549437

Just kind of for show but.

and preferably with a sheath

>>34549478

Fuck scratch that but

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>>34530149

>>34550091
>100 dollar knife that you never use

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>>34530149
I gave an anon $50 for a knife, and he more than delivered. Posting the unboxing in this thread.

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>>34550284
A friend advised that a package from 4chan might be dangerous, so I elected to open it at bayonet distance.

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>>34550390
I have made the bubble wrap envelope bleed its own blood, pink packing peanuts. No sign of resistance or contamination thusfar.

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>>34550414
Field dressed, the package reveals another package, presumably the box for the ZT 0350 Blackwash.

>>34550144
hah nah its brand new

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>>34550455
Further examination of the packing peanuts reveals the box of the beast, a heavy envelope, and a based freedom crab.

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>>34550518
Based freedom crab hails from Delaware, same as based /k/nifebro.

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>>34550527
Freedom crab advocates for liberty and independence, which are two of my favorite things.

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>>34550549
Inside the box, there appears to be a knife in some bubble wrap, a spring for assisted opening, and some documentation.

>>34549085
Schrade SCHF14

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>>34550566
The ZT 0350 Blackwash, as advertised. It handles a little bit differently from my other pocket knives, but I've gotten used to it after playing with it all day. It's American-made and seems very sturdy.

>>34548131
Well god damn it, now I'm upset. I searched all around for a Bark River vest pocket bowie that had the concealment sheath that you can take out and stuff in your pants, but it seems all the new ones have only a single attachment point which would leave it down at your side, instead of being able to mount it horizontally or conceal it in your pants. The "rogue sheath" (http://www.barkriverknives.com/index/rogue-sheath/) has the style I'm after. Old videos of the vest pocket bowie had that sheath, but it seems all the new pocket bowies come with a standard sheath that can't detach like that.

>>34550591
What's in the envelope?

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>>34550591
Now that I have something a little more wieldy than a rifle-mounted bayonet on hand for opening packages, it's time to explore the mysterious heavy envelope.

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>>34550623
The glue on this package is stickier than Satan's semen. I'm anticipating the letter bomb will detonate once I unwrap the envelope and release pressure from the switch.

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>>34550645
It hasn't killed or maimed me yet, and the contents appear to be wrapped in bubble wrap. I wish everything I bought online was this well-packaged.

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>>34550662
Whatever it is is kind of shiny. Maybe it'll explode once I open the bubble wrap.

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>>34550675
I don't think it's a letter bomb, after all.

>>34550675
nobody fucking cares enough for you to make 5 bland posts about a bland envelope and bland packaging
like literally who gets excited over this shit

>>34550685
Fuck off, you are making my popcorn stale.

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>>34550683
In fact, it looks suspiciously like a Leatherman Core, which is super convenient because my old, beat-up Leatherman Rebar has been missing for about two months. /k/nifebro's unexpected gift has arrived in time to save me from shelling our shekels for a new multitool. The Core seems to have a sturdier handle than the Rebar, which rocks because that was my main complaint with the Rebar.

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>>34550716
Based Delaware /k/nifebro has gone above and beyond in perpetuating a board culture of /k/amaraderie, generosity, and good will. I am very grateful for his thoughtful and utilitarian gift, and I am very grateful to call you all my /k/omrades.

>>34547821
What sharpener is that

>>34550771
didnt appreciate the comfort of the straight-frame tools until i started edcing a wingman some years ago

im with >>34550685
obnoxious amount of packaging

>>34550685
>>34550896
>obnoxious amount of packaging
Thanks for the feedback. I've never done an unboxing post before, but figured I would try it this time since it was a gift from a /k/omrade instead of a generic purchase.

>>34530149
Can anyone recommend a knife brand for hunting/utility knives, full length and not folding? Don't want to fall for meme brands that are shit or won't hold up.
Having a tang too would be cool.

>>34550984
I've always used Case Cutlery knives, but they're a bit on the expensive side because people collect them--I like them because that's what I grew up using. I've got an Imperial (the older American made ones are good, the quality dropped when they got sold off overseas) that I've been using a lot lately, you can find them for $20 or $30 or so. I love mine and I showed it to a dude who had been running a knife shop for a quarter century, and he said he keeps the same one in his tackle box and loves it to death. Coincidentally, he was also a big Case guy and credited himself with popularizing Case pocket knives in the Minot, ND area.

>>34547093
They are both pretty shit.stop forcing yourself to eat shit and get a bm42 or brs rep clone.

>>34545895
Get a Chinese clone or one of these small run Chinese balisongs designed specifically for slipping.

http://pinoysteel.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=90_91&product_id=223

>>34551546
What part of it is springloaded? The locking pin? Anything else would make it unusable... is it so it doesn't flop around while you're doing gay weeb flipping with it?

>>34550984
esee 4

How many of you actually use your knives?

Also, I'm looking for a machete for gardening, my budget is 60$, what do you guys recommend?

>>34553133
>machete for gardening
Depends on what gardening tasks you're doing. There are lots of different machete blade sizes and styles for different tasks and usages. I've got an old Guatemalan-manufacture Legitimus Collins & Co. 14" machete that I picked up for $25 that does anything I need a machete to do.

>>34553133
>How many of you actually use your knives?
I clean and lube them every day before I post them in edc threads on reddit

>>34550984
literally any US made custom knife maker

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>>34550816
Wicked Edge.

>>34553133
I carry one every day and typically use it 3-6 times a day while I'm working.

You don't need $60 for a good machete. Look at Condor and Cold Steel (look at the Jungle and Latin machetes). Cold Steel is my go to for a good working tool. The general problem with most machetes though is they are not nearly sharp or have a thin enough edge from factory to be effective at brush clearing. When I get a new machete, I always spend a while reprofiling and sharpening it.

Also consider, a machete is not really the best for gardening, it is a rough work tool, good for clearing a lot of brush fast. For finer tasks, sheers, saws, and hedge trimmers are superior.

>>34553581
>The general problem with most machetes though is they are not nearly sharp or have a thin enough edge from factory to be effective at brush clearing. When I get a new machete, I always spend a while reprofiling and sharpening it.
This is intentionally the industry standard for a working tool. Different types of work require different edges, so a machete is left without a proper edge so you can profile it to suit your needs.

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>>34553601
Why don't they sell them preprofiled for extra money?

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>>34553133
I would recommend a condor golok. Great machete and good steel. They come with a convex edge from the 98factory and it's pretty good. This is one was patinaed pretty well but I recently sharpened and polished it

>>34553682
Most brick-and-mortar places that sell knives and tools offer sharpening services, and some online sellers also offer the same.

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>>34553712
Unfortunately most of those sharpening services aren't that great, especially for something like a machete that needs a lot of reprofiling and not just a sharper "v" edge.

Convex sharpening a machete is not that had to do for cheap if you have an hour or two. Just buy sheets of sandpaper (like 60, 200, 600, ect...), tape it down on top of a mouse pad (for easy convexing), and splash it with some water.

This thread needs a pastebin. My only knives are a shitty pocket knife i found in the road and a Nazi SA knife i inherited. I NEED SOMEONE TO TELL ME WHAT REPLACEMENT TO BUY!

>>34555113
Just do research yourself, i'm thinking of making a pastebin of general recommendations but ill start that later. Whats your budget and intended use?

>>34555113
Spyderco Maxamet native. You can thank me later

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>>34555113
Budget and intended use are very important.

For reference, typically you was to spend at lest $30 (with some exception) or so on a good folder. I personally think the sweet spot is around $60-$150 for a very good reliable work knife. But the sky is the limit.

>>34555146
Cutting rope and bags for work. Also for hiking and general survival.

>>34535939
yeah if you're a gnome. thing is fucking tiny

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>>34547821
absolutely kick ass setup!

>>34555453
>Cutting rope
How thick/what kind? Sturdy shears might work for you.

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>>34540146
thats actually a great answer!

>>34539945
The knife is safely bound so the crayon-eater can't hurt himself.

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>>34555314
>$60-$150 for a very good reliable work knife

nigga, i paid like 12 bucks on amazon for my kershaw and i have been using it everyday for 2 years with occasional sharpening and it works great, and i beat the shit out of it.

$60-$150 seems absurd for a daily use folder

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>>34533074
noice

This is the only ZDP-189 i got.

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>>34555572
Thanks, I'm pretty proud of it; The culmination of 5 or 6 years of improving my Wicked Edge set up and hundreds of customer knives to fund it all. I'm thinking of improving my free hand set up now. Maybe trying out a Tormek T8 some day for better, cheaper, mass sharpening to appeal to more customers.

>>34555738
More power to you. I keep a $12 Opinel in my bag all the time, and my GF loves here $20 Kershaw Amplitute and Tekut Zero.

I'm not saying that there are not reliable and good knives for less than $60... I'm just saying in general I find the highest general performance, sturdiness, good ergonomics, and long term durability seem to be in that range. The Cold Steel Code 4 for example is one of my most used knives (pic related).

I don't think carrying an expensive knife is absurd. I commonly carry a ZT 0562cf, and I know a lot of other people who are fine with carrying $200+, heck $500+ knives. Granted I'm more likely to beat on a sub $100 knife.

>>34555738
i'm sad to say that i get more use out of my kershaw chill than any other knife in my collection.
this has been bugging me for a while so I'm retiring the chill and replacing it with a 60 usd knife of similar size. My 100+ dollar knives gets use too but for heavy duty tasks like constructions around the house.

>>34556284
>this has been bugging me for a while so I'm retiring the chill and replacing it with a 60 usd knife of similar size
There is something wrong with you.

>>34552674
It's not springloaded. "Spring" is the type of latch.

>>34555453
Depends how thick also gib budget reee

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Hey guys could I get a recommendation? I am looking for a new knife. I want something about 4.5 inches long and is first and foremost a defensive folder, but anything between 4-5 inches is fine. (Bonus points is it looks intimidating and has a wave opener)
I currently carry a Cold Steel Spartan and it is pretty much exactly what I am looking for, but I have found that honing the edge and sharpening the damn thing is a pain in the ass. Really I like the spartan, but I want a something easier to take care of. Something better than CTS-BD1 would be pretty nice too.

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>>34556950
Cold Steel just about owns the XL folder market. Maybe try out one of their CTS-XHP large folders. I find the XHP in my Code 4 to be pretty good with edge holding, almost as good as Spyderco does their XHP but a touch softer. So maybe the 4" Talwar, I have a 5.5" one and like it.

What kind of stuff are you cutting most of the time? BD1 is not that bad of a steel, if you have a proper edge on it to start with, it should hold pretty long with some occasional stropping.

But if you are looking for alternatives to CS, Benchmade makes some pretty large ones, and Spyderco has one or two... Probably not with a wave though.

>>34557199
I figured that Cold Steel would be pretty much my only option. Anyway, like I said It is a defensive knife, but I do on occasion cut cardboard. paper, those stupid vacume sealed plastic packages, etc. Mostly the shit you would use a normal EDC knife for. I just want mine to be bigger in case I need to defend myself while I am in college and I can't carry my gun.

I was actually considering the 4 inch Talwar and the Black Talon, but just wanted an outside opinion before I sink my money into a knife.

>>34557380
What about the Colossus, Safe Maker, and Immortal? The Colossus is pretty much a Spartan only with a leaf blade instead of a mini kukri shape. The Safe Maker is 4.5 inches like you wanted and is a spear point punch knife. The Immortal is basically a clip point tanto. It is pretty neat looking IMO.

>>34541631
it's new. my first legit knife.
>>34555516
the blade is perfect but the grip is too small, I agree.

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Here's my shitty knife collection. Top is the shortened USMC kabar, bottom are karambits I grabbed at flea markets. Looking to pick up the Schrade 52 or SOG Seal Pup for innawoods soon.

>>34540862

Fallkniven S1 10/10

SRK 8-9/10

But you have to replace the sheath with something better.

Get an S1

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It never leaves my pocket.
Unless something needs cuttin' of course.

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>>34559444
Nice, can't wait for mine to get a nice patina... I don't think I'm going to force it.

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Excuse, I would like a knife for self defense with a fixed blade that can fit inside my inner coat pocket that's deadly enough to slice a man up like an apple, but with a handle fit enough for me to idly twirl between my fingers. Can I get any recommendations? Preferably not something terrible expensive, but I'm willing to pay for quality.

>>34549273
What is that? My father has something really similar.

https://www.amazon.com/Whetstone-2-Sided-Professional-Sharpening-Non-Slip/dp/B018WF88R6/ref=pd_sbs_79_2?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B018WF88R6&pd_rd_r=VS8HP0ZE5PKPJHXENQ7P&pd_rd_w=rYtub&pd_rd_wg=ByAic&psc=1&refRID=VS8HP0ZE5PKPJHXENQ7P
Is this any good?

>>34560962

Just get any king stone. This or 1k/6k should be fine.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000248XEY/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1500191559&sr=8-4&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=king+waterstone&dpPl=1&dpID=319HV8fsK5L&ref=plSrch

>>34561033
How is the base? main thing i care about.

>>34560788
Looks like a WWII Fairbairn Sykes fighting knife. Issued to British commandos for stabby stabs through the ribs.

>>34561033

The base is just a piece of plastic that moves around. If you really want something sturdier then buy a stone holder.

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SOON

>>34561260
Well the one i sent comes with one.

>>34561260
>>34561281
Is there that much of a difference?

>>34549273
bollock dagger up my bum

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Muh self defense truck knife.

>>34530149
Buy custom knives from makers in your country.
Stop buying chinkshit.

>>34562653
But where will Chinese anons buy knives?

>>34562653
>Buy custom knives from makers in your country.
We're not all billionaires here

>>34540862
I've beat the shit out of mine backpacking and camping. No complaints, it's holding up great.

>>34561288
>>34561281

I mean the ones that come with the stone aren't very sturdy and never stay in one place. What I meant by a holder was one of these sink holders. Just get the appropriately sized Tupperware container filled with water and one of these and it should be decent.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00NFB2MTI/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1500223948&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=waterstone+holder&dpPl=1&dpID=31Eok4Jrx6L&ref=plSrch

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>>34560592
Have you looked into Cold Steel? Also some of the CRKT models, something like the Obake which 'm thinking about picking up myself.

>>34530149
Hi, I'm /new/ to KTG.

I am on the edge between 3 knives for
A) EDC and
B) just to look nice and
C) martial arts training (something similar to training daggers we use in class)

I am on the fence between 3 models:

1) Fairbairn-Sykes (by Gerber or Böker)
2) Fairbairn-Applegate Combat II (Böker)
3) Gerber Guardian Back-Up

I really like the look of all of these, I like the fact that (except for the Sykes one, IIRC) all can be carried horizontally on the belt, but the Back-Up is not as long.

Can anyone who owns these knives give me a small review/piece of advice on which knife would be the best? Thanks, guise.

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a little bit of a meme question maybe but how the fuck do i sharpen a karambit?

>>34564884
I'd use a curved stone, buy one from Lansky and go to town.

>>34564903
I found this: https://www.knivesandtools.com/en/pt/-lansky-sharpening-stone-for-knives-with-a-curved-blade-hr1000.htm

is hr1000 just the model name or is that the grit?

Also should I get several stones with different grits or would one stone with "extra fine" grit be enough? I use my knife every now and then but I don't abuse it.

>>34564946
It's an ultra-fine sharpening stone. The way you work is you get a burr with the roughest blade and then get a certain number of strokes on each side with a medium and fine grit stone. Finally, you use a strop the knife on leather or (if the situation is dire) the rough underside of a ceramic cup.

Diamonds (from what I hear) are great for sharpening because they can take the hardest of blades.

So: Ultra-fine is great for small maintenance (if you get a small nick in the blade), but if you have a blunt blade, you're up shit's creek without a paddle if you only have fine.

What are some good brands of knives?

>>34530268
kinda want... not tacticool enuf, but now I feel I need a boker...

>>34530149
Searching for folding knife which is good for cutting vegetables and carving wood.
-Deep finger groves or wide blade so that the edge can lie flat on the cutting board without the fingers touching the ground.
-Blade 2-3mm thick
-No hollow or scandi grind
-Stainless
-No wooden handle scales

>>34564995
thanks buddy. Is stropping really important? Stropping seams like a bit of a hassle desu with compounds and all

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Big ugly Gerber.
I need to upgrade to a Rat Ontario at some point...

>>34536066
I picked up a CS fixed blade Bowie style blade for less than $30.
It held up to batonning, full tang, has a comfy rubber grip and it's cheap enough that I can toss it if I ever had to use it in a social situation.

Just took a chance on one of these. It should be in tomorrow. Place your bets on how awful it will be.

http://www.lapolicegear.com/lapg-kn-tbfk-01-folding-s35vn.html

>>34565338
You can just strop it without compounds to keep the edge aligned, because during the sharpening the edge will become misaligned.

The compounds are used for giving the blade the extra SHINE (IIRC). Imagine a water surface: If the water is wavy, it doesn't shine as much and is much rougher. If it's calm weather, it's like a mirror. On a blade, if your blade has a lot of holes and deformities and stuff, it will have a large reactionary surface and therefore will catch rust quicker. What you want is a mirror-shiny surface so that it 1) looks better 2) holds out against rust and shit and 3) gets you a better, more uniform edge.

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Just got this knife from my grandfather, anyone know anything about it? Only markings are "Taylor/seto" and "surgical Japan"

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REMINDER YOU CAN NOW GET AN SRK FOR 40-50 $

REMINDER TO NOT MISS ON THIS

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>>34564590
>Gerber
Gerber hasn't been good since the 80s.

>>34566030
A Japanese import from the 70s or 80s. Not really worth anything, but might be an okay user.

>>34565373
>$35
>S35VN
Doubtful, but keep us posted.

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>>34565210
Budget < $100
A. G. Russell Folding Cook's Knife II

Budget > $100
Spyderco Spydiechef

>>34566329
Where?

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My new knife, I know it's a cheapo garbage pile but I dig the bayonet aesthetic and wanted something to take camping to cut cured meat and veggies. Is there a company that makes bayonet replicas out of good steel?

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>>34564590
>Gerber
I have a Gerber MK2 I've had for 23 years and been all over the world. Great knife and only had to use about 10 times.

>>34566862
gerber has gotten really good in the last few years. update your shit.

>>34567097
Get an M9...

>>34567198
citation needed

>>34567097
bayonets aren't really designed as working tools

>>34567323
I guess, it breaks my heart that I can't have a good knife in that kind of style though. I'm not doing any heavy lifting with this one though, so it should be good enough.

>>34564590
>Gerber Guardian Back-Up

Before you buy any fixed blade please figure out how you will carry and draw it. You'll most likely have to carry it on your belt.

A big fixed blade can be hard to attach somewhere concealed.

>>34567198
>>34567323
In the last couple of years, the gerber strongarm is their only knife which was somewhat memorable and had decent reviews. Is nice Gerber made them in Portland, Oregato.

>>34566329
I really want one but the secure ex sheaths instantly dull your blade :/

But can you link a place with these prices though?

>>34569549
>A big fixed blade can be hard to attach somewhere concealed

Try it inside the waistband. The belt clip usually still works too.

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>>34569565
I've done a little testing of that with my San Mia III Recon Tanto... By no means comprehensive, just payed attention to things a bit more closely than normal.

I found the Secure Ex does remove supper high level sharpness (we are talking mirror polished, well above factory) after a hand full of more aggressive drawls. But bellow that, closer to factory sharpness levels, it's hardly a factor. The sheath will not really effect a work sharp edge, at lest in the time frame of how fast actual use will dull the edge.

>>34541306
It's on their kitchen knives too

>>34569733
As soon as I draw my Kobun and the edge touches the sheath it immediately rolls over, SUPER bummer. I think it varies sheath to sheath, but they for sure dull the edge quite quick.

>>34565426
Oh. Isn't that what honing steels do?

Anyone here use a junglas for innawoods stuff? How is it?

>>34571444
Aligning the edge? Yes
Shining the edge and making it smoother? No.

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One of my favorite Benchmade folders. Thick ti liners, 154CM, and it's a looker too.

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... 2... 3... Hit it!

Ice muhfuckin cold,
Comin at ya;
Steel muhfuckin toed,
Dabbin on ya.
We da nigs da nigs with tha big blades,
Ching cha-ching cha-ching hear dat blade ring.

Heard y'all talkin shit,
Heard y'all talkin trash,
Wanna run dat mouth,
But no blade can match;
ESPADA in XL,
In your caves you dwell,
Hunched over keys,
Posting jelly RRREEEES;
You've got a lesser blade,
And now you're getting slayed,
ESPADA in XL,
Send these nigs to hell.

Y'all niggas ain't got shit on da king (tha king),
Y'all bitches can't do nothin' but cling (mmhmm yea-ah),
Onto my greatness even now as I sing (oooh ya-ya-ya),
But you niggas stayin salty,
And you niggas stayin mad,
'Cause I got a COLD STEEL ESPADA XL you can only wish you had!

[Espada XL Solo]

Sharp as fuck,
Fast, you're outta luck,
Wave open on niggas and slice em up.
Niggas be trippin,
When my blade starts a-flippin,
Wave open on niggas and slice em up.

Y'all niggas ain't got shit on da king (tha king),
Y'all bitches can't do nothin' but cling (mmhmm yea-ah),
Onto my greatness even now as I sing (oooh ya-ya-ya),
But you niggas stayin salty,
And you niggas stayin mad,
'Cause I got a COLD STEEL ESPADA XL you can only wish you had!

Still hear ya shit talkin,
But I'm done with you;
You took your ass whuppin,
Now this rap is through;
Somebody thread my post,
I beat ya black and blue;
COLD STEEL ESPADA XL,
Just rapped all over you.

>>34569565 check knifecenter

>>34573129
Lmao. You need a laredo bowie.

>>34573129
holy shit is this weaponized autism?

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anyone got their hands on a CS frontier Bowie?

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Got one of these. I almost bought a frontier bowie but it's a project knife from the reviews I've read.

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The sheath works great for IWB carry. You can slide it up when you sit down and then put it down when you get up. Best way to conceal a large blade without a trench coat if you ask me.

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>>34576790
>project knife

Yeah thats actually what i was thinking as well

>sandpaper handle slabs
>linseed oil handle slabs
>polish blade to mirror
>etc

Its werid (to me) seeing a $100+ bowie thats still considered a project knife to most people,

I did alot of cold steel tomahawks and gave them away to friends as gifts

I might also get pic related,

But last time i bought a micarta condor product the oil they ship them in made the handles a dark nasty black so i might go with the undertaker instead

>>34574902

I've contemplated getting one, haven't actually gotten around to it yet though.

>>34576993
Condor makes good stuff though. I'd take them over the frontier bowie. I just don't get why cold steel wouldn't fix the issues with the frontier or just drop it. Seems ridiculous to keep making a knife that has so many problems. I remember when I bought a gladius machete and the edge was absolutely terrible. A few months later they started sharpening them in America. Even advertised it because africa couldn't get the edge right.

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>>34577129
i love condor more than any other companies just because they work with a lot of wood
but i don't have any wood stuff from cold steel,(im not counting the tomahawks bc lmao its a stick)

only poly and g-10 stuff


i don't think i would complain about most of my $10-25 machetes when i can do them myself, but if they are trying to improve by making a serviceable edge from the box that's a noble extra step for their customers

i might get pic related to see if they really do, as im on a giant bowie kick

>>34577230
I usually get rid of the factory edge as soon as i buy something i just find it funny they would improve one product but not another. CS does make some good products but their marketing sometimes gives the wrong image if you ask me. I feel like they lose some of the market because people over look them with their extreme advertising. They also improved their warranty in the past few years. Lynn Thompson is a funny guy though. The culmination of 20 years wasn't a knife that could cut but a knife that could lift a car..... Was that really the best way to sell the 3V warcraft tanto?

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I too make the shanks.

>>34577409
>marketing gives the wrong idea

depends who you ask but i agree mostly

their first set of videos 9-10 years ago on youtube was a little much, then 4 years ago more of the same videos but more extreme and edgy,

>lynn screams DIE! every time he cuts something
it makes me either cringe or laugh or both,

i stick to their folders/machetes mostly but i haven't actively looked for a product of theirs in a few years

usually i get into a "taste of the week"
(this week its Bowie knives) and look at my favorite companies for that specific thing,

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>>34574902
>>34576790
>>34576818
>>34576993
>>34577230
CS marauder bowie with the sub hilt taken off. Reeeeeeeeeeally good knife guys. Aus8, big, pointy, thin behind the edge, slices like a demon

>>34577540
what did you do cut the sub hilt off?
looks pretty cool

>>34577563
Its the same plastic the rest of the handle, it was kinda soft. It served the purpose of a subhilt but it locked your hand into a single position.

>>34577603
i liked that until you said single position, i probably would do the same if i got it

you got any other Bowies?

>>34573129

You really need to get a life.

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>>34577644
No. But id love another big one. The laredo seems cool in design but its a steel string tang with zero integrity in it. Theres images of the handles being split in half on google.

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>>34577706
yeah tangs like that would stop me completely from getting it,

the only reason i got pic related is because i love the design and its only use would be used for flesh

>>34577706
Yeah some dumbass was hitting the handle on shit. Of course i bought mine for defensive carry. It can be used to chop from what I've seen but i wouldn't use the handle as a hammer. Just remember anything can be broken. Just takes enough stupidity.

>>34549049
He has one of the best YouTube channels ever.

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>>34541344
>check out of knife shitposting thread for a while and this retard is still butthurt about Joe Watson

they're Outdoor Research Swoops (the liner, not the mitt)

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>>34573129
Yeah bro

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>>34535939
What is that, a kabar for ants?
>pictured: proper kabar

Tfw all these crybabies bitching about wasting money on mass production knives but wont but one from an actual maker.

>>34547821
What pelican case model number carries all your blades

>>34547821
where did you get your wicked edge? and how much did you pay?

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>>34578625
The knife case is a 1500 and my Sharpening/maintenance case is a 1560.

>>34578639
The first thing I bought was the Pro Pack 1 from BladeHQ like 5 years ago... I think it was around $350 at the time. Everything else, all the upgrades, I just bought direct from Wicked Edge. All in all I've probably spent around $1200-$1300, but that's because I've been upgrading and did not buy everything up front, that would be a lot cheaper, probably around $800 to get a comparable set up. I almost have enough old parts to have a second WE. I have more sharpening equipment that does not go in the case, like my 1x30 belt sander and free hand stones as well, I do more than just guided sharpening.

Everything in the case, including the Wiha Torx sets, Nano Oil, Spyderco Sharpaker, WE, the case it's self, ect... is somewhere around $1200-$1500.

This all sounds like a lot, and it is, but keep in mind that for me sharpening is a pass time, and a part time income. I've more than payed for everything, and most my knives, with my sharpening.

>>34579015
how do you feel about the new wicked edge coming out?
wicked edge go?
im most likely going to get it, it looks perfect for me, then alter on get the stones for it...

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>>34579204
I think it is cool, and I'm glad they are targeting the sub $200 market, because that is a lot more reasonable for more knife fans.

But I would have liked to see some changes, but I understand why they don't, these would increase the price, and bite into the sales of the higher end set ups.

1) Screw locking jaw. It's fine, I used mine for years, but the newer Gen 3 cam lock jaws save a lot of time, take out a lot of unneeded fines, and self center... Pic related.

2) Sub 1 degree increment changes. All Gen 2 WE's and newer have this, and for good reason; knives never center perfectly, even with the new cam lock jaws. And it's easier to match bevels.

3) Include, or at lest have a spot for, an angle cube. The degree increments are set for a blade of an exact height, anything taller or shorter will be off of the displayed angle.

4) Have at lest spots in the pouch for at lest 3 other stone sets. The 200-400 is a good choice for a one stop sharpener... but I almost always start with my 100-200s or even sometimes 60-80s. If I had to pick 4 stones (that they make) it would be 100-200, 400-600, 800-1000, and 5μm- 3.5μm strops. Custom stones it would be; 80-200, 600-1000, 1200-1600, strops.

I'll have to look into it more... but honestly, if you are just looking at it for a set angle system of this price, and not the portability.. consider looking at the Viper Sharp, KME, and Edge Pro Apex. The EPA being $200+ but roughly as capable as a larger WE set up.

>>34579450
>viper
>KME
didnt even know these existed, thanks my gay lover

ill probably go with viper or WE now,

>>34577540
Jesus Christ, you a filthy bastard. Where the fuck do you live? Were you raised in an outhouse? Is your mother related to your father?

Do you have ANY self respect?

>>34577978
Figures you would be an absolute meme knife cunt too. Watchagonnadowitdat Shivworks toothpecker? Expect some close quarters combat operations?

Scroll thru the whole thread hoping to see an otf. Disappointed.

Best sharpening system for less than $60? Or should i just go for a few stones?

>>34581299
Shut up dickhead, like im going to wipe the stove every day. The rest of the apartment is clean, i even vacuumed yesterday.

>>34581327
>Expect some close quarters combat operations?
nah, maybe if i get lucky i can open a box with it

>>34573129
is that a pair of boxers over your face?

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>>34573779
I'm accepting donations ;^)
>>34574450
Hopefully... I've given it my best effort at least.
>>34577652
Everyone on this website could be doing better things with their lives haha.
>>34578273
Mah nigga.
>>34583439
[spoilers don't work on /k/]Yes, but don't tell the other anons.[/spoiler]

>>34579521

Vipersharp v2 is $145 on Massdrop.

>>34577540
I hate kraton. If cold steel would use a better compound I'd be in. I have one of the OSS and i don't care for it. Besides i already have the laredo. Don't need to get a lesser knife which would require a custom sheath for me to actual carry it.

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>>34584497
Also forgot to post this pic. My current edc fixed blade.

>>34582309
Sure you did, gypsy

>>34582780
After you cut open a box, do you say "this blade... will cut!"

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>>34584860
:D i swear

ps. i still havent wiped it and i dont intend to, just to piss you off.

>>34551426
im from poland, 300 bucks for a knife might seem like not that much for you but for me its a fortune, some people earn that much here and im not gonna blow that much on a knife, im not even gonna use it its just gonna look nice on my shelf really

>>34586083
Poor American here

300 dollars is a fortune for a knife for me too

>>34586083
>>34586196
A store employee stacking shelves gets 3500€ in switzerland. Met a couple of those cunts while they were exchange students here, I swear, 20 year old dummies with 50k saved up from part time work.

>>34586196
so do you think albanoix or joker is less worse i still havent gotten an answer to my question

>>34586447
Never heard or seen either sorry m8

>>34586483
ok which would you buy for a budget butterfly then

>>34586487
I'm trying to look at the specs for both of these companies knifes.... but they don't even list the blade steel wtf

>>34530268
+10 for the knife.
-20 for faggy fidget spinner.

>>34536580
That looks pretty cool actually.

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In carbon steel because i love the taste of oxidation

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>>34550716
You paid $50 for that Leatherman?

I bought the charge Ti for $25. And the older one for $15. Both second hand obviously.

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>>34586776
Hard to go wrong for like ten bucks

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>>34587374
Also, new butterfly beater. We'll see how long this no name China piece lasts

>>34530378
Whats the red one?

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>>34577540
>>34577706

so i chose the Marauder Bowie after some consideration
it will be here soon

>>34586776
>You paid $50 for that Leatherman?
No, it was a free gift. I paid $50 for >>34550591 and got sent >>34550771.

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>>34530149
What's a good bottom budget, absolute poorfag knife for general EDC? What's a good bottom budget, absolute poorfag knife for general EDC for someone stuck in a place with Britain-tier knife laws?

>>34555314
I agree with this anon

>>34555738
Blade steel tends to increase the price of a knife, I can't afford having a blade chip in an aircraft engine so I tend to drop $100-$150 for daily work knives and they last a couple years.

>>34587657
butter knife made razor sharp at home :^)

>>34587548
Nice. For me the blade did it, if the handle was wood and brass.. 10/10. But that plastic is really utilitarian if you want to trash on it.

>>34587882
Why would you have a blade in an aircraft engine?

>>34588264
yeah it was either that or the undertaker bowie
ill get the undertaker later
like you said it woulda been 10/10

>>34587374
Oh shit! Just realized I got one of those too! The one in the photo is not a supertool. Also a Leatherman Wave. Pretty much have a multitool in separate locations. One in the vehicle. One in a tool box. One in the garage. One at the other house. Other tool box. I should collect them all for a family photo.

>>34587605
Nice. That's a good guy.

I just put a new handle on this hunting knife: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9SC5709BTs
See part one to see the old (and not even close to the right size) ones it came with: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_rEKGFN8Sw

>>34588231
The cost of a file probably evens that out, a thrift store chef's knife would probably be a better bet. However, folding knives seem to be more accepted by legislators for carry.