Knife thread general

>>34950205
>wooden handle scales
they generally look nice, but i'd be concerned about cracking.
especially on a cheaper knife

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>>34950205
do you guys like my knive?

>>34950861
No.
It wants to look like a collector's knife but is a CNC abomination made of aluminium and cheap knife steel. The recurve in the blade and air vent holes in the handle for fat hands qualify it for the title of gourmet class mall ninja knife.

>>34951203
you guys don't like anything do you?

>>34951203
i also think it looks shit but aus 8 isnt that bad of a steel

>>34951203
>>34951270
>>34951373
i don't like it either, but someone gave it to me.
i posted th epic because it seems like the type of cheap faggy knife you guys would like

best automatic knive under $50?

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>>34951736
>automatic
>under $50

>>34951736
Boker kalashnikov going for 29.99 on bladehq

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>>34950205
Wooden scales are awesome. This delica is so nice I'm almost afraid to use it..

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>>34950205
How good is my knife? It's the only one I have other than my leatherman, would it be alright for outdoors stuff? Nothing too rigorous. Or should I look into getting a better fixed blade one?

>>34951955
It's a decent knife for edc, but the tip is quite fragile. Get a decent fixed blade for outdoor stuff.

>>34950205
>silent bong tears fall

Recommendations for a good uk-legal edc knife that isn't a ukpk?

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>>34953012
ere ya go m8

>>34953012
whats ur budget? for cheap(ish) you could go with a victorinox or for cheaper than that one of those cheapo slip joints, but if u want something higher end ithink benchmade make a slipjoint, altho i havent read to much about it.

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>>34951955

>>34953204
Definitely something higher end. I've already got an SAK anyway

>>34953387
also depends on what ur needs are, I used to carry a case knife but if ur wanting to do harder tasks then that might not be for you

What do you guys think of stacked leather handles? Getting into knife making soon.

>>34953012
Knife pictured in the OP. Boker Exskelibur II

>>34953555
Boker Exskelibur II has a liner lock my man

>>34953611

Fuck, I forgot all locks were banned, even on two-handed folders. Well, then I'd suggest Cold Steel Lucky, Spyderco PITS, or Spyderco Terzoula slipjoint. Fallkniven makes some high end slipjoints as well IIRC.

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Here's a pic of my arsenal, honestly I enjoy collecting just as much as I use a few of them. The bolo and the estwing hatchet are my go-to gals and have never failed me, while the hammer is the only one out of all of these ever used for antipersonnel purposes. Rate me /k/
>inb4 clever girl and skull grip meme knives
I tried to shoplift both of those from a chain outdoors store and got caught and ended up having to pay for em, not totally my aesthetic and wouldn't have spent money on them outside of the circumstance.

does anyone know if the crkt hammond cruiser is good? The only knife i have is the kershaw shuffle 2

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>>34953012
Fuck UK legal.

Carry what you want. Now I can flip worth a damn I carry the bali as much as the 3 these days.

>>34954094
You pathetic little thief.

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>>34950205
I ended up picking this up today when I visited Kel-Tec.

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>>34954094
good start. considering it's all mass produced chinese steel, you should strip the coatings and customize the finish.

>>34953012
I've been using the CRKT art deco. I like it so far and it's my first real try at CRKT. I think it's UK legal. Generally just look for slip joints I guess

>>34950205
Can you niggers put the tag and the title in it so we dont end up with meme threads?
Also no one buy the mini entourage on blade hq they bumped up the price for le sale.

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>>34950205
Yeet

>>34951988
I've had 5 of them and never broken or bent a tip, even in the chinesium knockoff. Its always just people using them as screwdrivers

can anyone post a list of manufacturers to avoid? More specifically, the brands that are composed of the "cheap chinese steel" that these threads always talk about

>>34951736
You are asking for trouble. Save up 50$ more for a Kershaw Launch model or Pirahna. Better yet, save up 100$ more for a Protech.

>>34955373
Oh nice that's good to hear, the tip does feel pretty fragile but you're more of an expert than I am

>>34955486
Any no name Chinese company AKA gas station knife. Ganzo, Enlan, and Sanrenmu are decent for the money and actually function as knives.

>>34955373
I bent the tip of mine cutting a sandwhich. I would be careful.

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>>34951373

>>34951373

Mall ninja as fuck, did you get those at Oriental vogue?

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>>34950205
I prefer the titanium framelock version. It's probably the thinnest behind the edge production one handed opening locking folding knives on the market today.

Great knife.

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>>34954094

Neat looking blades m8

Story on hammer?

Also I unironically bought pic related, am I a mall ninja?

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I got a thing. Best girlfriend ever

Is the Chris Reeves Pacific a good knife my spec ops larping.

FACT: almost everyone's knife EDC needs are solved by an Opinel No. 8

Exceptions: LE and EMT

>>34957346
This sounds like a knife version of what a fudd says about not needing certain guns and just getting a durr rifle

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>>34954721
bin that knife

i got this 20 dollar thing, its solid for 20 bucks though

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>>34957346
I carry an Opinel 7, I find the 8 a little big. It's a great folder for $15, and I don't have to baby it like people and their $250 EDC knives. It's not the best design in the world though, an automatic is just hands down better. I like it because it doesn't scare the normies around me if I use it. Really, most everyone's EDC needs in a knife would be met by like a 1-2 inch keychain knife, but carry whatever the fuck you want.

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>>34957346
Opinels are good knives...I need to get another one. Maybe find someone to thin the scales down a little bit.

Anyone ever carried one of the svord knives?
or the little Japanese knives of a similar design?

>>34954784
>spent too much on bladeHQ/10
Seriously though, I am jelly as fuck about the Vader edition microtech.

>>34955373
So why did you need 5 of them?

>>34957238
Nice, I just got an esse-5 over the weekend. Bitch is THICC. Gonna take it innawoods this coming weekend.

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I'm a naughty Califag.
>>34954721
Bin those or get binned yourself m8. Is that bali a Benchmade?

>>34957474
no blade lock, no thanks.

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>>34957793
Probably be my next knife. Can't decide between a 5 and a 6
4 has been my EDC for like 4y, favorite knife

>>34957969
I've been EDCing a benchmark mini barrage for the last 8 years. I never need more than a 3-4 inch blade and I never need a blade that's a quarter inch thick except for innawoods.

ESEE 5 is a good, decent length but if you're trying to jump up from a 4, you may as well get a 6 because the length difference between a 4 and a 5 is only three quarters of an inch.

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Opinions on the ching-chong manufacture "Benchmade" HK Unsub?

>>34958042
Chinese metallurgy is usually dogshit tier, and they almost always lie about grades

>>34958062
Cool, so do you have any actual experience or opinions on the Unsub or just shitposting?

>>34958369
My opinion is that you should kill yourself.

>>34958387
No, my guns would be sold to fudds at estate auction.

is there a good option for a balisong around 100$?

>>34951912
Get over it. It's a tool and should be used as such.

>>34951736
Taiwan Lightning is the best <$100 double action OTF auto you can get. It's not amazing but it's solid. They go on sale for 30 USD now and then. I've had mine for a couple years and it's held up great.

>>34958574
Schrade recently came out with one in that price range. It's a bit more expensive than it needs to be because it's made with D2 for some dumbass reason but most reviews that I've seen are positive.

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>>34958020
I live inna woods so the 4 is nice. It's great for prying open car doors when you lock your keys in it.
I just like the fire bow point on the 5

>>34950205
Are there good replacement scales that aren't too expensive (see: not as expensive as the knife) for the Griptilian? Can be of any material, even wood like OP suggests. The stock FRN scales are okay but I want to change it up.

I don't know shit about knives, is there a website that talks about the strengths/ weaknesses of blade designs? Terminology?

>>34954094
do you have all your sheaths rigged so they fit under your trench coat?

>>34960324
Lurk more fag. Now go dive through Wikipedia and take anything you see anywhere with a grain of salt.

Is it even possible to buy a good hardened, tool steel anvil without spending a ton of money? I think like minded people have already snatched up all the good vintage ones and new decent sized anvils that aren't anvil-shaped objects are ruinously expensive.

t. Want to start pounding blades out of lawnmower blades and leaf springs

>>34957793
>>34957969
Esee 5 is the worst of the esee knives. It's way too thick for the length, thicker than the 6 I think it's very unnecessary

>>34960369
I'm curious too. I see them starting at around 400$ Canadian.

>>34960441
Good to know thanks.

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>>34960369

I personally use a section of railroad track for my anvil at the moment, I just got started and it works decently enough for my needs. The lack of a Hardie Hole and a horn are kind of a bummer though.

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Thoughts on pic related? I want to get one because I've heard they're really nice.

>>34960369

See if there's any kind of blacksmith groups in your city or state- bet one of them could point you in the right direction.

>>34957346
And multitools are vastly more practical yet we still carry knives.

Really makes you think.

>>34960742
it looks dumb and ugly

>because I've heard they're really nice.
where did you hear this anon?

>>34957346
i don't see anything wrong with these, but some people like knives and want something nicer.
but thanks for your opinion m8

>>34957346
Anon, convenient one handed opening\closing, thin profiles, quality materials, and pocket clips are nice. You should really try them.

>>34960742
Cold Steel makes decent stuff and I've never had an issue with my Code 4 or Broken Skull from them. Go for it if you like the looks.

>>34960724
B-but the anvil is supposed to be as hard as a hammerhead so it doesn't deform and transfer those deformations into the forging.

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>>34960846
>thin profiles, quality materials
To be fair Opinels have those. I think that Anon's more concerned with the hipster appeal though.

>>34959256
Oh I agree, I get the most enjoyment out of my knifes by carrying and using them. Still afraid of damaging a nice piece like this though. That first scratch will be so liberating :)

>>34960324
Find a bike knife forum and they probably have an FAQ list...

But 420 and 440 are considered crap tier. Start with that.

>>34960324
What knives do you own so far...or are you looking for your first knife?

>>34960441
My ESEE 5 is a hatchet replacement and is going to mostly pull duty building shelters Innawoods so I enjoy the thickness of it.

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>>34961948

>>34961978
I have a couple pocket knives, and I usually carry one of them around since i'm in burgerland. Just wanted to know if there was a source of information/ books on what metals Knives are usually made from, and why there are so many different looks to pocketknives.

>>34961948
What is 420 and 440?

>>34962166
420HC and 440C are two fairly common types of steel used to make knives

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>>34961418
It is as hard if not harder than a hammerhead. It works perfectly fine until I have the funds for a legit anvil.

>>34960369
Check your local scrapyard.

I know a guy who found a good anvil that way. It wasn't in the best condition, but it was good quality for much cheaper than buying new. And it's a fucking anvil. Some dirt and a bit of wear is par for the course.

Is the maker as important or more important than the type of steel?
Who makes the best of what they have?

>>34953012
you might like the Svord Peasent Mini. I like the wooden scaled one. Though it's overpriced for what it is. The plastic handled one is a good price. it's cheap money for a cheap knife. The wooden one is a little more than it should be.

I've had the same SAK since i was a 6 year old. Get a SAK, it'll do everything you need it to.

>>34964274
Steel is like the least important factor of a knife but people talk about it a lot more.

Heat treatment, blade grind, edge geometry, etc, are all more important.

Where do I find a good-quality switchblade and how do I go about buying it? I'm in CA so automatic knives are banned here.

>>34964972
Yes, so which manufacturers machine and treats their steels knifely?

>>34965746
All of the ones that aren't known for being crap.

>>34965856
So Ontario and spyderco are good enough?

>>34965897
Yes.

>>34951373
Csgo fag

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>>34950205
lm considering getting this knife. its a ka bar big brother. l know ka bar has a bad reputation for sitting on its fame and making shitty taiwan made knives, but this one is made in the US. so should l or should l not?

>>34950205

Who /Gough Custom/ here?

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

>>34962145
>what metals Knives are usually made from

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

https://www.knifecenter.com/info/knife-blade-materials

Are blades still deadly in the modern age?

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wut axe is gud?

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>>34950205
opinions on this?

>>34966246
Granfors Bruks is the standard good axe recommendation.

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>>34966246

Find an old american axe at an estate sale for $5. Will outperform all but the most expensive modern axes.

Seriously, most estate or garage sales have no idea about these things so they will be priced the same as a crappy Home Depot special. Especially if they're rusty, the price will be even lower.

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>>34966275
too many shekels.

>>34966366
Haven't found one yet. I go to a big flea market most weekends and have yet to find an old axe with any markings on it that imply its anything other than a shitty hardware store special.

>>34966264

the inwardly curved grip sucks horse nuts if you haven't got itty bitty hands, overall design is kind of goofy, but it's good enough I suppose.

>>34966410

Ignore the big flea markets. Sign up here to get notifications of estate sales in your location https://www.estatesales.net/signup/getNotified.aspx

It will send you updates whenever new estate sales are advertised in your area.

>>34962166
>>34961948
fuck you faggots
>https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=7T0EIAjQ61Y

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Thinking of buying the ganzo g302h, its 440c steel and basically a better suspension, think it would be good for like $24? Gonna grab it and a sanrenmu 7010 off of gearbest.

>>34951934
what is this

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>>34950205

>>34967319
A knife.

>>34966118
Get a bk9

I use a kabar for heavy stuff, use a kershaw leek for EDC. What else do I really need?

>>34966118
I had one until I gave it to my best friend. Get the Large Heavy Bowie instead if you can still find one (discontinued). The BB is okay, but not great.

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>"I'M FUCKING INVINCIBLE"

>>34961442
The handle is very thick, even if you modify it. The materials are fine for the price but that's the most you can say about them.

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>>34967452

>kabar for heavy stuff

Top shelf keks

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>>34968076
>But how will I baton my way out of imaginary survival situations without my idiot-proof crowbar?

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I've been thinking about getting a S&W Homeland Security.Any thoughts or experiences?

>>34969795
S&W is usually cheap shit so i would stay away

>>34969795
Here's a thought:
Don't.

is the SCH221OR any good?

>>34966410
gransfors bruks is worth the pennies tho, good quality stuff

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>>34966246
Estwing makes some good ones for a low price.

>>34972662
>big hole in the axe head
Someone didn't know what tomahawks are freaking for.

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>>34971018
Don't bother with Schrade. Just a Chinese company coasting on a defunct American company's name. The Chinese made Sharpfingers are actually decent though.

>>34973249
Holes in tomahawks existed historically.

>>34973330
Sure, a small hole like that. But getting rid of most of the head is retarded.

>>34950205
I have guns and things, but i kinda want a sword.

A medium to longer one, that can be wielded with either one OR two hands, can be used with a shield, probably thick and european, because who wants their shit to break when theyre chopping up zombies

Also, does anyone make real shields? besides that gay ass cold steel plastic shit?

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>>34973371
You can buy them at Renn Fairs. If you don't want something off the shelf, the smiths that go there will take custom orders.

Or if you have a lot of money to spend, get something nice from pic related.

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>>34957769
its just the sith lord. i did get a vader lanyard made for it

the purple rike gets by far the most use, amazing knife

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>>34973371
>but i kinda want a sword
How much are you willing to spend?

>probably thick
Most historical swords weren't actually that thick.

>does anyone make real shields?
Tod's stuff

>besides that gay ass cold steel plastic shit?
The plastic bucklers actually work pretty well.

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Just ordered this bad boy
Carbon steel, 7mm thick spine and seller implies that it's hardened to 56° Rockwell.
This is a knife actually made for batony chop chop.
The price of 50€ got me thinking though, well I'l see.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6gjJ86SM0iU

>>34957909
Nah its just a clone. Not going to risk customs nicking a real 42. Shame cos I'd like a 51.

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>>34973371
As with all things, knowing what exactly it is you want makes it a lot easier to pick the thing that's right for you. Now knowing that requires you to know a lot about the subject, so the best thing might be to set aside a few hundred dollars for books and spend the next half a decade lurking in suitable internet forums.

If that's a bit much then something like
http://kultofathena.com/product.asp?item=SH2400
or
https://valiant-armoury.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=60&product_id=57
should be not awful, and should fit your wishes somewhat at least.

>>34973465
>The plastic bucklers actually work pretty well.
Yeah, I would never recommend anyone their swords, but that buckler is really nice for training.

>>34973371
>A medium to longer one, that can be wielded with either one OR two hands
generic bastard sword/non-two hand exclusive longsword

>probably thick and european
youred asking for two conflicting things there, if you want a thick sword you want something like a katana

> because who wants their shit to break when theyre chopping up zombies
just get a some shitty chopper from coldsteel and be done with it

>Also, does anyone make real shields?
http://www.shieldsplus.co.uk/page3.htm
as recommended by the spadroon king matt easton himself

I didn't know you could ask about swords here. Should I get an estoc or just grab a machete like everyone else does?

>>34973738
>Should I get an estoc
where the fuck sells estocs off the shelf?

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>>34973738
>Should I get an estoc or just grab a machete like everyone else does?

A cheap, basic blade for chopping somewhat soft vegetation or a heavily thrust-focused weapon most likely (various people mean various things with estoc) around the longsword/bastard sword size range and style? This does seem like an apples and oranges thing. If the two seem equivalent in your mind, then it might be best to wait and think things over. Maybe ponder some other options while you're at it.

>>34969795
Big, heavy chunk of fairly sharp steel.

That could be good or bad depending on your needs and wants...

>>34973330
I thought Schrade had a fairly decent reputation in budget/entry level carbon blades??

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>>34973738
We deal in all manner of weaponry here. Pic related. And you're in luck; KM is our resident sword guru.

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hi guys

>>34973867
>budget/entry level carbon blades
New China Schrade deals nearly exclusively in cheap stainless steel.

You can do worse than nuSchrade, but you can also do better.

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>>34973839
>that bottom one
why are wide blades so perfect?

>>34973738
>estoc
are you planning on killing a knight?

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>>34974035
They do have a certain visual presence. That might be it.

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>>34974099
oekeshotte XIV is pretty much waifu tier desu

>>34973929
nice shanks
Strider Nail?

>>34973249
Cutting people and handling work too heavy for a knife but not heavy enough for a larger axe? It seems fine for all that.

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This here is my opinel. Took the meme advice and honestly it fills all my "comes in handy" moments.

>>34967572
My mistake I thought you were talking about the blade and not the overall profile of the knife.
>The materials are fine for the price but that's the most you can say about them.
Value is everything Anon.

>>34976608
A tomahawk is a multi-tool. It can be used as a hatchet, obviously, but if you keep it sharp and grip it close to the head, you can use it as a whittling knife. A similar grip will let you use the flat of the blade as a modestly effective hammer, unless the flat is GONE, of course.

The little metal cylinder opposite the blade is, I shit you not, for smoking tobacco. The haft is a hollow tube, you just stick the other end in your mouth.

SOG twitch Vs ESEE avispa d2??

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Which locking mechanism is least likely to inadvertently close the blade on my hand?

Which is the most?

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Whaddya think of my knife? Would it be suitable for edc?

>>34978550
Tri ad lock.
The sturdiest lock by miles.
Look up Cold steel knives.

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What kind of knife is this?
looks like a kitchen blade with a utility handle.

>>34978943
Skrama

>>34969973
>>>34969795
>S&W is usually cheap shit so i would stay away
Can second this. Bought a S&W Border Guard knife for 15 bucks a year or so ago. Managed to dull with menial tasks, the belt clip bent to shit, has shit coloring at the fold and a couple screws have disappeared.

So I'm looking for a decent folder knife with a belt clip that isn't going to shit out within a year. Preferably around $50. Halp me /k/

>>34978377
ESEE

>>34978550
It depends on what you mean.

Tri-Ad is probably the strongest factory lock, but a lot of people have been cut when disengaging the lock since there's a strong bias to close.

Honestly lock strength is kinda overrated. Past a certain point it's just a dick measuring contest since the forces required to break the lock are way past the point you'll be able to hold onto the knife.

For EDC pretty much all the locks from reputable makers are fine as long as you're not being a retard.

>>34978983
What size?

>>34979030
4 to 5 inch blade would be preferable. I like liner locks but that's not a deal breaker.

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>>34979048
Spyderco Resilience

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>>34978248
>The little metal cylinder opposite the blade is, I shit you not, for smoking tobacco.
My understanding is that's a thing that the Brits invented to trade. If we're bringing pipe hawks into this then pic related.

>>34978550
I'm with the second guy, lock strength is pretty much just a pissing contest. I used to work construction and I've never seen so much as a cheap liner lock fail. I've seen blades break (fun fact: knives aren't prybars) but not locks and frankly if a Mexican can't break it then it can't be broken except by deliberate means.

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So I am getting a sheepsfoot mini Grip which now comes in a hollow grind or flat grind. Does one significantly perform better than the other?

I've got some itty bitty rust spots on the grind of my skrama. What do you guys use for removing them? What do you use for oiling your gear?

>>34951955
I love the leak personally. One of my favorite knife designs. It works.

I was able to cut off a piece of my jeans hanging out at the bottom in no time. Something that a small knife like that isn't even really supposed to do all that well

>>34980224
Most of it is up to personal preference, I prefer full flat as it tends to slice better

>>34980337
You can try fine steel wool and very carefully scrub the rust, I´ve done this a few times when blades have got really rusty. It´s a bit overkill though and all you really need to do is to apply some oil, let it soak for a while and scrub it with rough cloth.

Small rust spots are not really a problem, they usually wear off in use anyway.

>>34980826

Hollow is literally designed to be a better slicer than FFG, and I'm saying that as a fan of FFG.

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>>34953012
Lansky Sharpener World Legal
A Wright Lambsfoot Pocket Knife.

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>>34982481

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I got a kabar looking knife at a yard sale last week. On one side it has some letters, I can only make out two of the three
_ G W
KNIFE

The other side has USA on it. At the base of the blade is a notch for opening cans, I think?

What the hell did I just buy?

>>34983195
Found it. EGW WaterMan. Neat?

>>34983250
Yeah that's a pretty cool find, were I you I'd keep that on my desk for opening beers and occasional fondling.

What's a stainless steel that isn't too fragile and holds a nice edge?

>>34984659
440c.

>>34981699
The thing of it is I haven't used this knife much yet so I'm still being a faggot about how pretty it is.

>>34984762
Who can I trust to process this steel into a fine edge?

>>34986761
Pretty much any maker that isn't known to be shit. Sorry not sorry Anon but you seem too new to this to be worrying about steel, these days even the cheapest BS you can get is made of decent steel and heat treatment is what really matters. For instance, the only reason people don't spend all day shitting on Buck is because they've got the HT for their 420HC down.

>>34988086
Is there a list?

>>34989055
Buck, Kershaw, Spyderco, CRKT Benchmade

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It's so big
>TWSS

>>34989055
Along with what >>34989328 said youve got boker, opinel, Victorinox, kizer, esee/ontario knives, ZT and some others, best to just do alot of research especially on youtube and such as to see what people are fans of

>>34989328
>>34990378
What about kitchen knives?

>>34950205
I don't usually come to /k/ but I like knives. Have a kitchen knife that resembles a military knife. The main difference is it's got a wooden handle. Think the knife it resembles is used by the US marines. Was it called... a kaybar?

Does anyone have any suggestions for a cheapo, small pocket knife? I recently got a Morakniv Companion that I use when I'm out hiking but I'd like something smaller as well

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>>34991272

>>34978550
Captive ball bearing lock
Its sturdy, but also feels good to use.
Ignore anyone saying cold steel is anything other than slightly above par mall ninja garbage

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Does /k/ recommend any place that does custom sheaths for knives?

Pic related is my knife but I really dislike the hard plastic sheath it came with. Was trying to find some sort of nylon or leather sheath for it. How much do custom sheaths usually cost?

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>>34992811
Custom leather sheaths can get pretty expensive depending on the type of rig, size of knife, leather choice, etc.

How much are you willing to spend?

>>34969795
It's pretty good. For the price, I'd say it's worth it. The handle's uncomfortable at first, but actually works pretty well.

That said, I wouldn't trust it for much.

>>34991272
Kershaw Cryo.

>>34991272
Spyderco byrd

>>34983195
Begging for full restoration.

Would be a fun way to spend an afternoon! Mirror polished, the Eagle of freedom wills it.

>>34951270
/k hates everything

>>34953543
Maybe with leather is more handles

>>34956638
These are gbest

>>34957474
Opinels are shit

>>34994203

Give me a ballpark estimate

I'm not looking for anything fancy. Just a rugged leather sheath that will last

>>34990418
Same shit, find out what's popular and find out why it's popular and use that info to find something that suits your needs.

What's the opinion on Swiss army knives around here? I just want a small and convenient blade and carrying a SAK is a lot less suspicious than EDCing some tacticool shit. Does something like this have good quality steel?

https://www.victorinox.com/global/en/Products/Swiss-Army-Knives/Medium-Pocket-Knives/Swiss-Army-1/p/0.8000.26

>>34983195
bottle opener, neat find, too

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>>34998702
>Does [popular thing] from [reputable maker] have good quality steel?
Better call in the world's greatest detective on this one.

>>34998827
Being popular doesn't automatically mean it's good quality, numbnuts, but I take that as a yes then

>>34998987
>Being popular doesn't automatically mean it's good quality
That's where [reputable maker] comes in but whatevs.

>>34998702
I like them but the steel is pretty mediocre. I edc a Victorinox cadet because it doesn't scare the normies (I'm in the EU). The steel is very stain resistant so it's perfect for stuff like peeling an apple. For most other tasks I prefer my Benchmade.

>>34999806
Something like this looks pretty neat, might pick one up

https://www.victorinox.com/global/en/Products/Swiss-Army-Knives/Large-Pocket-Knives/Sentinel/p/0.8413.3

>>34999928
Don't see why you'd even bother with that if you're getting a Swiss army knife. It's just a basic nail nick you're better off getting a case or something if you don't get tools

>>34999961
Because it's discrete and not intimidating, every other pocket knife just looks like this >>34992743

>>34999991
I'd get an opinel Carbone over that if you're worried about that. Fallkniven also makes some decent slipjoints that aren't too intimidating.

>>35000051
That looks more like it, but the Fällkniven knives are pretty damn expensive. I wish Morakniv made any folding knives, my Companion is hard to beat for the price. I'm thinking about getting a SAK with the tools but I doubt I'd use many of them, I'd probably only use the blades, tweezers and toothpick at most.

>>35000051
>>35000158
The Opinel looks nice but it's hard to find a Carbone that ships to Sweden, would this work?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Opinel-Outdoor-Trekking-Knife-Blue/dp/B003BG6SQ0/

>>35000158
The blade steel on the fallknivens is a lot better though. If this is the only knife you're getting and aren't prone to losing your stuff that would be worth it for me. Another option you might want to consider is the Spyderco Delica. It isn't too intimidating cheaper than the fallkniven and is a great pocket knife overall.

>>35000219
It's okay, the plastic over the wood handles will make it more useable if it gets wet (the wood on the regular models will swell if it gets wet, making the blade hard to open). Also its already on the large size at 7.5 cm. In my experience most non knife people in Europe will already be scared by it's size alone, even though all its other features are pretty inoffensive.

>>34953012
The sanrenmu 9054 is a slipjoint flipper and its a knife for a budget price. I just personally hate the black scales.

>>34998342
Custom leather sheaths can go up to $200-300, though personally I think that's a bit much to pay for a knife sheath unless it's some exotic leather or something.

The cheapest option would be to hit up the manufacturer of your knife because they probably have leather sheaths for a different model that will fit your knife.

If you're set on a custom sheath, I'd hit up Matt "Charlie Mike" Freeman. Guy's a total character, but he does decent work fast and for relatively affordable prices.

[email protected]

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Was dogsitting this weekend and saw this beauty on their counter, anyone knows what it is?

>>35001159
Ozark Trail pocket knife, ~$10 last time I saw one at Walmart.

>>35001159
A piece of shit.

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is this a good knife?

>>35001590
Kneegrow are you seriously in the shop asking /k/ what to do? Because the time to decide what you want is before you go into the shop. FFS at least take a photo that gets the maker's mark so people can do the Googling that you're too lazy to do.

>>34957778
differnt color for each workday

If I wanted to "move up" in quality from a rat II where might I look?

>>34999991
Yes but i'm saying you could just buy like a climber or something and you'd get the average blade plus some tools.

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Just bought my first actual knife today M16-ZLEK brand new for 64 bucks - did I do okay? The seat belt cutter is a bit edgy I think along with the the window breaker though

>>35002042
>Go to Knifecenter
>Use "find it" feature and look at knives that are more expensive than the RAT2 but within the budget you couldn't be bothered to post
>Come back with a list of things you like and specifically ask about those things
Apply yourself you lazy faggot you didn't even give enough information for people to spoonfeed you.

>>35002909
great knife, not the biggest fan of half serrations tho, also you may have over payed a little, but assuming you bought it in a walk in shop thats to be expected

>>35002998
Cool yeah I figured, that shop tends to do that but sub 100 bucks so that's okay, also I'm new to these threads do you guys have a sticky you post in these threads for general information?

>>35003037
No not really, altho some good places to look would be the blade HQ knife glossary
w w w (Dot) bladehq (dot) c o m / cat--Knife-Glossary--389

and some youtube channels related to knives, some good examples would be cutlery lover and nick shabazz

>>35002042
bladeforums.com
don't bother with these /k/unts

>>35003744
>gosh wow i hate this place so much
>i should link nicer places so the cancer can spread there too

>>34960270
Why the fuck would you abuse a knife in such a way?

>>34966410
You found the weak spot. What brand is that piece of shit?

>>35004243
the esee 4 is pretty goddamn thick.
Besides, it's not like the esee line breaks bank and made out of delicate steel or custom knife. Just regular ole' 1095 production knife.

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Just bought myself a birthday present. I hope I don't baby it too much.
While fiddleback forge has a prettier and from the sounds of it, more comfier and higher QC, $300 more for A2 steel is a bit outdated.

>>35002909
The knife is fine, just not for that price. An Ontario Rat or Ganzo model would have been on par if not a little bit better quality wise for about 20$.

>>34966410
council tool axes

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What do you think /k/? I'm making a Russian style puukko with a full tang out of .25in 1095 HC. Full flat grind with a false swedge. Ironwood handles and 3mm brass robots for the pins.

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>>35006967
In the hand. I have large hands, usually wearing xl size gloves.

>>35006967
Not bad, I like it.

Definitely seems more Russian than puukko though.

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My Kiridashi I made myself, pretty useful knife for diy stuff

>>34982481
I just bought this for 9 quid not fucking bad.

>>34978550
I've had two liner locks wear out after years of service. Under pressure the lock will slide over and unlock. Both were gerbers.

>>34978901

good throw away

>>35007165
watashi wa ur a fagget des

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Probably a poachers work tools used for fileld dressing I found on web-store.

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>>35008808

Someone doesn't know how to hunting knife.

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>>35008820
>Haha those knives that appear to be tools that were actually used don't look nearly as nice as this pristine art piece that I don't even own

>>35008642
The beach towel cape is a nice touch

>>34998702
Good quality manufacturing, but the steel is complete shit. Expect to be constantly sharpening.

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>>34950536
I have a Benchmade North Fork at home with the wood grain G10 handles. Pic isn't mine, but it looks pretty wood-like. Also way more durable then wood.

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So it begins

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African American Edition Bitches!

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>>34980224
That Micarta looks so nice...
But blade is kinda gay... not sure if want
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7wn-z4Uo3o&t=313s
Im getting 710 for $60
Never gonna buy another ripoff original again

>>34957463
This nigga knows about the 7.
I prefer the 7 over the 8 or any other model too.
I combo-carry it with my ziptie modded delica and that's really, not normie-friendly because I take it out in reverse grip very fast.

>>34973249
Tomahawks are weapons unlike a hatchet which is a tool. Tomahawk is designed to be light and fast, not designed to cut wood but flesh and bone

>>34967167
why wouldn't you just buy a spyderco or some proper knife ?

>>34978248
Historically tomahawks were used as weapons. I can take the cap of my beer off with my Glock, that doesn't make it a multi-tool

>>35007696
This isn't /b/. You have to use real words.

>>35012509
I want to try making a knife or ten. I have drawn out a karambit and have a piece of 1095 to cut it out of.

>>35013917
Make copies of your drawing, cut one out and tape it to cardboard. Cut that out and see how it feels in the hand. If it feels good then cut out another copy and tape that to your steel. Spray paint over the template (i use semi gloss. It helps the lines stick out more) cut that out with a hacksaw or whatever, leave yourself some room to file. File and drill your holes. Next file/grind your bevels. Heat treat and temper then polish. Finally work on your handle shape. Pin and epoxy. When its dry then polish the handle. Sharpen.

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Hell no. Yellow delrin all the way. Beep beep, whats that? Oh thats the dupont truck coming through!

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Anyone think that custom knives are the way to go?