Got a nice knife? Let's see it. - Page 276

PS-RagE · 01-03-2013, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Motomantra

Yea, a $500 knife I'd be afraid to use.

Nah, get one of these:

Chris Reeves Sebenza. As hard a worker as you could ask for and at $410 you damned sure are going to know where it is at all times. I naturally pat my right pocket now to make sure my knife is there. Don't even notice I'm doing it most of the time - at least until the pat reveals no knife.

Roadracer_Al · 01-03-2013, 12:34 PM

It depends on what your priorities are. I'm personally, not into "tactical" knives. I like a classic blade shape that isn't too bulky, stays sharp, and is easy to sharpen.

If you don't mind a slow-opening, manually-locking blade, and want to feel like landed French gentry, get an Opinel. They offer a pretty wide variety of styles and both carbon and stainless steel blades. Starting at $20 for the plain handle and carbon steel blade. Lots of great blade value for "disposable" blade money.

http://www.opinel-usa.com/

If you want a slim, locking folder with G10 handles, I've been very very pleased with my Kershaw Skyline, which is Made-In-USA. Be aware that some of their products are Made-in-China, and have inferior blade metallurgy. The MSRP is $79, but street price is under $45. Unfortunately, like a number of MFGs, their site is not forthcoming about which products are off-shore.

http://kershaw.kaiusaltd.com/knives/knife/skyline

Charlie Brown · 01-03-2013, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Motomantra

I seem to be on a loosing streak. Loosing daily carry knives. I have some nice knives, but can't justify an expensive daily. Can you guys recommend something under maybe $40, preferably with a clip, with a blade around 3".
The handle on my cheap Smith & Wesson broke. Guess it was too cheap. I can't remember which brand was preferred, but it was Spyderco or Benchmade.

I really like my sogzilla.

I carry the "large", its got a largish blade but not too bad at 3.8". $33.

Sniper X · 01-03-2013, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Stratlanta

Kershaw Leek?

I have two of them and have had many and love the Leek.

Sniper X · 01-03-2013, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Motomantra

I seem to be on a loosing streak. Loosing daily carry knives. I have some nice knives, but can't justify an expensive daily. Can you guys recommend something under maybe $40, preferably with a clip, with a blade around 3".
The handle on my cheap Smith & Wesson broke. Guess it was too cheap. I can't remember which brand was preferred, but it was Spyderco or Benchmade.

Pretty much ANY Kershaw from Walmart.....And some gerbers.

Charlie Brown · 01-03-2013, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Sniper X

Pretty much ANY Kershaw from Walmart.....And some gerbers.

Ive bought a few Kershaws from woot.com and have been really impressed with their durability, they are a little heavy though. I think i have a tremor (giant knife), a clash, the little lockback (love that knife and wish it came in a 3" version) and a scallion.

Charlie Brown · 01-03-2013, 01:39 PM

Many of my contemporaries are under the delusion that my daily carry sogzilla is, um, frightening. They don't have an issue with knives, so I'm thinking about mixing in a more classic gentleman's knives like the Buck Hunter.

So what are your favourite knives in this style, under $60 street price.

Motomantra · 01-03-2013, 04:22 PM

I've have one since the '70s. Still have it. But the edge it came with was just plain stupid. The old ad for this knife pictured it cutting a bolt using a hammer. Well I never tried that, but the edge it had wasn't much better than bolt cutters, so maybe it could.
As I live less than 10 minutes from Gerber I stopped in one day & begged them to put a proper edge on it for me. Being an "Off brand" it took some pleading. The lady helping me called a technician up & I showed him the problem. He took the knife away & returned a few minutes later with a better bevel to the edge & proceeded to shave his arm hair with it. THANK YOU GERBER.

I now have five Gerbers

marchyman · 01-03-2013, 07:56 PM

This was posted on the 1st:

I found it interesting, but part of that may have been that I knew Niels about 10 years ago. Didn't know he was into blacksmithing... perhaps he wasn't, then.

Smithy · 01-03-2013, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by marchyman

This was posted on the 1st:

I found it interesting, but part of that may have been that I knew Niels about 10 years ago. Didn't know he was into blacksmithing... perhaps he wasn't, then.

I know the guy on the Bladesmith Forum. Niels does nice work.

Murphy Slaw · 01-04-2013, 05:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Charlie Brown

I really like my sogzilla.

I carry the "large", its got a largish blade but not too bad at 3.8". $33.

I'm a huge SOG fan. I carry the camo flash II not serated, and also an SOG powerlock multi-tool daily.

Gas Hog · 01-04-2013, 05:52 AM

What a great video. Reminds me of my early years starting out with all manual machines. Every step calculated and measured..just wonderful.

Of course today I would pull my hair out just thinking about making one item that took that long.

Gary

Stratlanta · 01-04-2013, 07:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Charlie Brown

Many of my contemporaries are under the delusion that my daily carry sogzilla is, um, frightening. They don't have an issue with knives, so I'm thinking about mixing in a more classic gentleman's knives like the Buck Hunter.

So what are your favourite knives in this style, under $60 street price.

That's funny - I just ordered one of these for that exact same reason. I also have a SOG Mini Fielder that was really inexpensive and fills that "non-frightening" role. Nice little knife.

CrustyD3mon · 01-04-2013, 07:23 AM

The Birth Of A Tool. Part III. Damascus steel knife making (by John Neeman Tools) from John Neeman Tools on Vimeo.

tslewisz · 01-04-2013, 08:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Charlie Brown

Many of my contemporaries are under the delusion that my daily carry sogzilla is, um, frightening. They don't have an issue with knives, so I'm thinking about mixing in a more classic gentleman's knives like the Buck Hunter.

So what are your favourite knives in this style, under $60 street price.

Those Bucks weigh a ton. I don't think it'd work in a pocket for me. I got rid of all my "tactical" folders and went back to traditional. I carry a Victorinox SAK, Case Sodbuster, Case Trapper, or Russel stag "Barlow". Then I augment with a 3-5" fixed bladed knife either on belt or stuck in the right-side leg pocket of carpenter's pants.

Motomantra - Good story about Gerber. I used to collect them when they were USA made.

01-03-2013, 12:34 PM	#4127
Roadracer_Al louder, louder, louder! Joined: Aug 2007 Location: Oakland, CA Oddometer: 1,076	It depends on what your priorities are. I'm personally, not into "tactical" knives. I like a classic blade shape that isn't too bulky, stays sharp, and is easy to sharpen. If you don't mind a slow-opening, manually-locking blade, and want to feel like landed French gentry, get an Opinel. They offer a pretty wide variety of styles and both carbon and stainless steel blades. Starting at $20 for the plain handle and carbon steel blade. Lots of great blade value for "disposable" blade money. http://www.opinel-usa.com/ If you want a slim, locking folder with G10 handles, I've been very very pleased with my Kershaw Skyline, which is Made-In-USA. Be aware that some of their products are Made-in-China, and have inferior blade metallurgy. The MSRP is $79, but street price is under $45. Unfortunately, like a number of MFGs, their site is not forthcoming about which products are off-shore. http://kershaw.kaiusaltd.com/knives/knife/skyline __________________ ------------------------------ Suck, Squeeze, Bang, Blow ------------------------------ New Rider Training in the San Francisco Bay Area at Motorcycle University". Learn to Ride...Better!

01-03-2013, 01:39 PM	#4132
Charlie Brown Cockblocked BY Jesus Joined: Jun 2002 Location: Atlanta Oddometer: 10,365	Many of my contemporaries are under the delusion that my daily carry sogzilla is, um, frightening. They don't have an issue with knives, so I'm thinking about mixing in a more classic gentleman's knives like the Buck Hunter. So what are your favourite knives in this style, under $60 street price. __________________ Comparing the relative merits of Icy and Bartkim is like a battle for moral superiority between Idi Amin and Papa Doc Duvalier. ---VespaFitz Just take 1/4 of the regular population here and set them aside. The remaining 3/4ths have a vendetta against you. Kace Coyote

01-03-2013, 04:22 PM	#4133
Motomantra Registered Lurker Joined: Mar 2008 Location: Beaverton, OR Oddometer: 662	Funny thing about the Buck folding hunter I've have one since the '70s. Still have it. But the edge it came with was just plain stupid. The old ad for this knife pictured it cutting a bolt using a hammer. Well I never tried that, but the edge it had wasn't much better than bolt cutters, so maybe it could. As I live less than 10 minutes from Gerber I stopped in one day & begged them to put a proper edge on it for me. Being an "Off brand" it took some pleading. The lady helping me called a technician up & I showed him the problem. He took the knife away & returned a few minutes later with a better bevel to the edge & proceeded to shave his arm hair with it. THANK YOU GERBER. I now have five Gerbers __________________ For those that fight for it, freedom has a flavor the protected will never know.

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01-03-2013, 07:56 PM	#4134
marchyman Talks to cats Joined: Jun 2005 Location: SF Bay Area Oddometer: 5,306	This was posted on the 1st: I found it interesting, but part of that may have been that I knew Niels about 10 years ago. Didn't know he was into blacksmithing... perhaps he wasn't, then.

01-04-2013, 05:52 AM	#4137
Gas Hog Two Wheel Fanatic Joined: Dec 2008 Location: 7,000ft CO Oddometer: 686	What a great video. Reminds me of my early years starting out with all manual machines. Every step calculated and measured..just wonderful. Of course today I would pull my hair out just thinking about making one item that took that long. Gary

01-04-2013, 07:23 AM	#4139
CrustyD3mon Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2010 Oddometer: 250	The Birth Of A Tool. Part III. Damascus steel knife making (by John Neeman Tools) from John Neeman Tools on Vimeo.