general knife/axe/sharp things thread

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>>788947
First for "How to sharpen your blade and start a fire at the same time!"

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Are there any good high end production/custom bowies with no back guard ike this? I'm looking to upgrade and pic related seems pretty close to what I'm looking for, but I'd rather have a blade around 10-12 inches and a bigger choil.

>>789152
you can modify the one with a back guard using a file and some sandpaper

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It's a bold statement but I know I'm right when I say Norlund makes the best axes. This thing is as light as most small hatchets and can take one hell of a beating

anyone get an izula clone from aliexpress?
are they any good?

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>>791050
>tfw I dropped my 3k stone like an unco a couple of weeks ago

>>789226
>It's a bold statement but I know I'm right when I say Norlund makes the best axes. This thing is as light as most small hatchets and can take one hell of a beating

I agree that they're god tier design & fucking beautiful, but because collectors fight amongst themselves for them, the high price just isn't practical.

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I don't know if this counts, but I got this not three days ago and have used it a couple times. It works well, but it has flooding issues that i know how to fix it just need the time to do it. Also, if you aren't finding an old axe head at a garage or estate sale and building/buying a new handle for it you're doing something wrong

suggestions for something to cut through heavily grown in areas?

got a huge, cheapo bowie knife that should suffice...either that or a $5 HF machete

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Just picked up a Gransfors felling axe this weekend (at discount) and then spotted this splitting maul head at a garage sale for $2. The splitter is probably junk but I don't need high quality to split firewood IMO.

Sadly I had to go into Fjallraven to buy the Gransfors, you should've heard the things their salesman said about axes.

>>792052
> salesman said:
> multiplies social skills
> cures impotence
> wins friends

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>>791999
Checked

Esee Junglas is supposed to be GOAT

>>792112
$180!?
that is absobloominlutely way too much for what it would be used for

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>>792122
Harbor Freight it is...

There are some big Ka-Bars too that might not be quite so bad. Still not cheap though.

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>>792124
Wrong pic.

>>788947
kind of a stupid "duh" question.. but my knife came with nylon washers. If i swap them with brass ones from home depot, do i need to do anything else? Like, do knives with brass washers have a special heat treatment or application to give them a smother action, or is it all down to the brass washer?

Sorry, i know its a stupid Q...

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>>792126
pepsi please don't use a knife from HF

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>>792129
Not me. Anon wants the Harbor Freight machete.

And HF isn't all bad depending what you get. There is a reason why it is cheap though. I'm a Craftsman man myself. Not too expensive but should last years for the weekend warrior.

>>792130
HF isn't the place to get consumables - which includes blades. Agree on Craftsman. Good quality stuff, and super easy to swap it out under warranty if you have to

>>792124
I have kabars, but I'd rather have something a bit longer and cheaper to replace should it get "seized", lost, or really damaged

>>792129
for the price, their "survival knife" is rated decently

>>792130
off topic, but you're signed up for shopyourway rewards, yes?

if not, you should be....they send me coupons all the time....$30 back in points WYB $30 are great

>>792134
sure it is; cheap electrical tape, epoxy, razor blades, lube, grinding accessories

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Going on a family camping trip to Yosemite, what skin should I get for my camping knife?

>>792122

I got a junglas and love it. Only poor fags bitch about the price.

>>795052
go fade or go home

>>791050
those Japanese stones should only be soaked with water.
oil will ruin them

>>788947

Who Benchco Spydermade here?

>>797478
that is right on point

>>797478

>he doesn't EDC a Benchspyder MadeCo

>>792129
as long as it's full tang, it'll probably be OK. just bring a bit of duct tape for when the handle halves maybe fall off
buying things from harbor freight goes like this
>how many moving parts does it have?
>0
probably gonna be just fine (hammers, screwdrivers, full tang knives)
>1-~4
keep an eye on it. don't use it if breaking would kill you or put you out of a job (stuff for your bugout bag, a socket wrench and you're a contractor)
>5+ and small electronics
only worth it if it's a special snowflake tool you don't think you'll ever use again
all that being said, i have a pneumatic finish nailer that works really well, and it's lasted 4 years now. Keep an eye on their coupon books they send. I've picked up LED utility lights, camouflage tarps, screwdriver sets, and magnetic parts pans all for free because i cut those out. super handy

>>792155
>survival knife
is it one of those rambo knives with a bunch of matches and fishhooks and stuff in the hollow handle?

>>797878
it is

pretty large actually

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>>788947
This is just a daily reminder that a classic buck knife is now and has always been the best knife.

>>797995
I have an old 110 but it's just too darn heavy

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>>795052
This is utter autism

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Probably pushing more into /whereever-collectibles-belong/ territory, but anyone familiar with Schrade Cutlery? Picked this up for $20 bucks at a flea market, figured it was a few throwaway knives. But this set is going for up to $500 on ebay? They seem like nice enough knives, early 80s production, bone handles, engraved blades.

Also any general opinions on Opinel? Local fellow recommended them for wood carving. Read some good reviews, but from the look of them and the whole 'Made in France from recyclable materials' makes me wonder if they are just hipster stuff.

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>>798671
Schrade is great shit. They were around for like the entire 20th century but went tits-up in the early 2000s. the plant closed, everyone lost their jobs. The name rights were later bought some some shitshilling corporation that manufactures 100% in China, so the Schrade knives out there now are just chinese crap and have no connection to the real company.

Anyway, that collection you have is probably a real collectible

I have a Schrade folder (like a buck 110) that they made for Craftsman in the 90s. It's a fucking great knife

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>>795052

blue steel

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this is the best you can get

>>798711
That's pretty sad anon.

reporting back in...

so far at least the storms sunk down south and more westward...have not gotten any strong wind or hail, just a lot of rain

apparently there were tornadoes in Illinois though, and still might be some strong stuff into indiana and ohio

my guess if that the development being slow until late in the evening helped them be not as severe as predicted, thankfully

>>799807
oops my bad

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Here's the utility knife I've been using lately, fucking wonderful knife for only 26 dollars (after tax). Definitely would recommend checking out Smith and Wesson's collection of sharps.
http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product4_750001_750051_765701_-1_757864_757853_757837_ProductDisplayErrorView_N

>>797995
A heavy, thick folding knife? Ogay

>>798717
I actually really like this knife. If I had to pick a "you get one knife and that's it," it would be the workchamp.

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Need some guidance here mates, I have a CRKT shenanigans flooding knives, and it's my utility knives that I use for construction work, so it gets abused a bit, but I have noticed that the blade its getting dull, so my question is that should I buy some sharpening stones or will a badly sharpener ( https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000O8OTNC/ref=pd_aw_fbt_469_img_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=NHRW0HY2EB7K8DWF9Y53) will do just fine?

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>>788947
daily reminder that the folding buck knife is now, has always been and will always be the best knife.

>>800030
buck 110 is a classic for sure

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thoughts on the UMC knife purely for a woods-knife? no combat stuff, only for woods use?
i think its sexy as fuck and i am hearing a lot of conflicting stuff.

so. the usmc kabar, for a woods-blade. yay or nay? i have other knives dont worry this would just be an addtion.

ive heard bad things about the tang but is this just
>Muh i tried to baton through a 30cm hard oak and it broke!!

how is it a whittling? generally, how does it cut wood? fine cutting etc?
how does the sheath carry? is it high? does it slap against the leg? how does the handle feel with big warm gloves? how does the leather on the sheath and handle faire in snow? ( i have never owned a knife with leather handle or sheath, so, how dies this work in snow?)

please. anything

>>800365
ignore anything said by anyone who is stupid enough to pound a knife through a log

whittling?
not so much, it is quite thick

the leather sheath with mine has a loop for the belt, so it sits low....it might flop around a bit considering how long it is (that's what she said), but if that is the issue, there is always the short kabar....overall more realistic

>>800374
might be pleb around here, but im not ashamed to admit it but ive only ever used mora´s, besides the one time a buddy of mine lend me his Buck knife and it was shit,
and i dont know jack shit about blade shape or edge or any of that stuff, but, i guess il ask it like this, does it cut like a mora classic?
sorry for bad english

>>800377
no, moras are sharpened to much lower/sharper angles than kabars are....if you want something for whittling, a mora would probably serve a lot better

that doesn't mean you can't re-grind a kabar, but the blades are much thicker and better suited to higher angle bevels for rougher tasks

>>800385
You see my friend. I read those words but I can't connect them with reality. The usmc akbar can carve a featherstick yes? Would it be better or worse then a fallkniven? I already have moras.

>>800395
size comparison

right out of the box? probably not, the angle is not sharp enough....of course, that could be changed

there's no reason to spend a crazy amount of money on a knife when there are plenty of other options

better or worse depends on the person and how they're going to use it....there's nothing a $200 knife will do that a $50 or even a $10 one absolutely can't

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>>800400
shoot forgot pic

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All knives are inferior to the objectively perfect swedish barrel knife

>>800416
Looks slippery I would slice and dice myself with that one

>>800416
>mfw folding puukko

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another daily reminder that the only knife you should ever need is the buck folding knife because is is not, and forever will be the best knife.

>>800702
It's heavier than most fixed knives of similar size and bulky in the pocket anon, I'll give it a miss.

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Anybody know of any sheaths for this knife? Or even the Brand name?

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This is a problem

>>801204
>>801203

Pull some new leather over it.

>>801203
Hard to tell anything about it really. The type of kukri is likely to be a siripate, a very popular style with martial arts enthusiasts

>>801518
Sirupate

>>800365
I personally don't like it for a woods knife. I sold mine. The blade too narrow and long to be good at carving and whittling, and you need to take off one part of the handguard to be able to choke up on it to do bushcraft tasks effectively. Having said that, it is fairly capable, the steel, construction and fit and finish are good but there are better options. If you like it i would get it, but be realistic in your expectations.

>>801254
Yea I think I'm just gonna have make a custom leather one, didn't really wanna spend time doing it but whatever
>>801518
Thanks

New in /out/. Lurked on some threads for info on multi tools and folding knifes. Saw some S&W folding knifes and a multi tool and thinking of buying items like those(would be my first of both). What type, brand, etc. should i consider. It won't be for hiking. More like everyday use or on a backpack on my car

>>802297
It all depends on your budget. How much are you willing to spend on each?

>>802297
multitool - leatherman are the tops
knife - a simple opinel would be fine

>>802304
I'm not yet very familiar with the price range of these tools but being he first ones I'm getting I don't think I need anything too expesnive until I get a feeling on the use. The ones I saw were around $30 for the folding knives and $24 for the multi tool.

Is $25-$40 a reasonable price range for starting? I can go higher but want to see the beginners options. I don't want something that will break easily thou

>>791094
Do you recommend a brand that would be less expensive but still high quality? I'm looking for aomethjng in between a camp axe and felling axe and that looks to be the perfect length.

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>>802297
Leatherman is GOAT for the multitools. Keep an eye out for sales. They are a little pricey compared to S&W and Walmart brands but they should last for decades. The difference is huge when you try and compare them to a cheap one. Realistically, $50-$100 depending on what you want from it. Maybe cheaper if you get a less expensive one on sale.

Knives, there are a million brands. Can't go wrong with a Kershaw, CRKT, or even Gerber if you don't want to break the bank.

>>802346
Thanks. I'll do the homework online in a few hours and check what I can find.

Also , pardon the question but.... Serrated edge is a no-no?

Thoughts on ontario SP2?

>>802316
Leatherman juice and an ontario rat 2 would be my choice

>>802383
No leatherman Wingman or Sidekick?

SAKs are top of the list

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just a daily reminder that the classic buck knife is the forever champion of all knives.

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Becker BK2.. She's a tank

>>802354
>serrated edge
Depends. If you need it for cutting rope a lot, go for it. Otherwise it just ruins half of the cutting edge for 90% of the tasks you will use the knoife for.

>>791999
Girlfriend got me a CRKT halfachance parang at walmart for 25 bucks as a "just cause" present, about 2 weeks ago. Good price for a pretty bad ass tool. Kinda like a machete, kinda just a massive knife. YouTube has some abuse videos. I cleared a mile and a half path for this hunting season with no problem. Check it out before you buy a shit blade from Harbor Freight

>>797995
I carry it horizontal on my belt just because nostalgia of my granddad and because the soccer moms i work around don't flip out like when I use an assisted open folder

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My new paddling knife and the ceremonial first beer I opened with it, I don't know why they put bottle openers on almost literally everything these days but since they do I feel obliged to use them at least once.

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>>797478
found this sucker in a dressing room at work (I work in an outdoor and workwear/ milsurp store) and up until I found it I had always carried old fashioned Case knives, I am now a benchmade lover. I sent it in to the company and they replaced the blade for free, no questions. Pic related is before blade was replaced obviously.

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Guess the donor of the blade of this knife I made.

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>>804104
pic 2

>>804104
Ti-lite?

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>>804104
>>804105
pic 3

>>804106
nope

>>804104
Becker BK2

>>803097
>Becker BK2.. She's a brick

FTFY

>>804104

I'm guessing some kind of switchblade, judging by the latch.

>>798713
Kek comrade me too

Looking to get some advice on bushcraft knives. What would you recommend for bushcraft carving and such? Nothing big, I've already planned to get larger knives/ hatchets etc for heavy work. This will be used only for carving and whittling. Price range of about $25-$65.

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Go Mora or go home

>>804388
Willing to go a bit higher IF the upped price is actually worth it.

>>804388
Morakniv Companion for fixed, and any Kershaw that fits your price range for folding.

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>>804415
this, id say go for the "regular" companion, ie not the heavy duty model, it dosnt carve/whittling as good.

>>799825
I use one of these at work, mostly because I cut plastic straps all day and the seatbelt cutter is nice for that.

>>804104
CKRT M16?

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>>788947
Can someone explain to me which sharpener to get? I cant find much information or decide on which to get. Im looking for something cheap, like <20$. I saw some Bora brand stones on amazon, which look okay, but I cant pick which one to buy (material wise).

Also I want to get a mora knife, either the classic 1 or companion. It doesnt look like there is any difference between the two, but if any of you are in favor of either or I would appreciate your opinion/experience with it.

>>804530
bingo

>>804104
>>804105
>>804107

Why did you do that? Wasn't the CRKT strong enough?

>>804573
It's a fake one (I think). I found it on the parking lot. It was driven over by a car in a open position. The steel was surprisingly solid for a knock-off knife so I gave the blade another chance.

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>>797995
That reminds me of a story
>Be 8 years old
>Out camping in an RV with parents and my brother
>Dad gives me a folding buck knife as a gift
>Immediately open it, not sure how to close it
>Put the back of the open blade against the counter and push in an attempt to close it
>i_fucked_up.jpeg
>huge cuts on middle and pointer finger
>Dad yells at me and calls me a retard
>Mom takes my knife away
I didn't enjoy the rest of the trip

>>804818
that's how you learn things are sharp

more kids need experiences like that

>>804818
I found out quickly which direction to push my first Swiss army knife after sliding my thumb down the blade with a pushing force. Cut about a quarter inch deep, hurt and bleed like a muther fucker, but I learned which direction it closes in.

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>>804818
My sister did a simalar thing
>She was 13 or something
>Mom buys us all swiss army knives
>We all go to the park, sister bribgs her knife
>Shes sitting on the bench whittling wood or something
>Im playing around and what have you
>Sister screams
>Sister cut her hand open and is bleeding allover the ground, soaking the dirt in a reddish brown
>She vomits at the sight
>Mother runs over and uses tissues she had in her purse as a makeshift bandage
>Calls uncle, he drives her to the hospital
>She gets about five stitches all along the back of her hand; from index finger towards the thumb, because she was cutting the wood towards herself like a retard.

And thats how I got my brand new knife taken away.

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>>804818
>>804866
>>804980
My parents got me and my brother a couple of these little pic relateds when I was about 9 and he was 11.

We were fucking around with them out back and my brother did something where he stuck the blade through his pinky finger. Went past the bone and right out the other side. He screamed and bled horribly. We're not sure but he must have severed the nerve because his pinky finger has been numb since then.

My parents let us keep the knives though kek

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>>805000
>>804980
>>804866
>>804818
So your parents didn't learn you knives safety? just let you play around with sharp metall, like couple of retards?

>>805018
people who pass driver's ed get into accidents, people who know it's illegal to ræp 11yr old girls still ræp them, people who are explicitly told "do not throw coins in the fountain" throw fucking coins in the fountain.

i wish the world was as simple as "say it and it will be so" but it isn't.

hey guys what's a good noob pocket knife. i want something i can just carry around with me every day without being bulky. the main purpose is obviously for day to day tasks, but i also want something i could defend myself with if need be

can you help me out?

>>807658
cryo is a little on the heavier side, but it's solid

https://www.amazon.com/Kershaw-155TI-SpeedSafe-Folding-Knife/dp/B0074FI28Q

>defend myself with if need be
good luck with that

never fight if you can run

>>804843
Seconded

>>807666
The Volt II is pretty good as well, if you prefer a drop point.

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I've got a Brusletto handed down to me by my grandpa, it's served me well since I've been using it. He found it in Algonquin park back in the 70's. Found a pic of the same knife on Google

>>810426
>mfw I've been using a shitty Old Hickory butcher knife I bought at a thrift store for about $.30 back in the 90s
It just werks

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Bought this delica last night.

>>811087

I much prefer a full flat ground endura

I dont use folders anyways. Fixed blades are always superior

>>810426
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Sorry to break it to you bro, but that shit has been used to kill at least one person before your grandad found it.

>>811105
>Fixed blades are always superior

Blanket statements like that are always amusing.

>>811107

Fixed blades are always superior in outdoors situations in every single challenge, from being in the wild to climbing a mountain

They also have a wider variety of styles shapes and sizes and are always stronger no matter what size.

They dont even have to be heavier than a folder.

So yes, fixed blades are always objectively superior in every situation.

>>811130

Go ahead and put a fixed blade in your pocket you dweeb