Heya /k/
I'm looking at buying two knives for defense and wanted your input. I also wanted to give you a chance to show off your knife collections ( not just EDC ) so I made this thread. I'm hoping to learn a lot about knives from you. I also hope you enjoy discussing your knives with one-another.
As far as what I'm looking for; I'm looking for two similar knives ( so I can use them both well while practicing with one ) that I can alternate for carry. So far I'm thinking of this Obake series and the RSK MK5 an RSK MK 6 but am open toward other suggestions. While I do live in an urban area it should be noted I do travel and would like something that would be useful outdoors even though that isn't my primary concern with the knives. I also really like the cord system for the Obake knives.
Can /k/ help me?
-USA made spyderco > benchmade > crkt > cold steel folders
-ka-bar is your best cost-to-quality option for a fixed blade
-don't pay more than $200 for any knife EVER
-/k/ can't help you
Yes this. Perfect for self defense because after you stab your enemy you unload a mag. In fact I think it works without stabbing your enemy.
>>29800258
While a gun would be ideal for many things I sadly can't carry one.
>>29800048
I promise you I won't be paying that much.
>>29800320
I'm not some spyderco fanboy, but they really do have the best EDC folders I've found over the last 10 years.
I alternate between a paramilitary 2 and a manix 2 xl, never had problems. I own one benchmade, an 860 bedlam. The lock up is >50% as strong as my manix 2 xl lock up.
If you're looking for an all around good full size folder, go for a spyderco manix 2 xl
>>29800575
I'll keep that in mind; thanks!
How do you feel about fixed blades?
>>29799971
>general
kill yourself
>>29800048
>-don't pay more than $200 for any knife EVER
why do you guys get so ass blasted ?
>>29800048
schrade has surpassed kabar in almost every class they compete in. the schf series is dumb high quality, regardless of price
>>29800666
Not him, but used to carry a spyderco persistence, but stopped after a different knife failed and nearly took off my finger. For etc fixed blades, Crkt spew is a solid one, the boker rhino is a tank and boker has other solid small fixed blades. One that you should look at if you're willing to spend a bit more is the EKT companion. Haven't heard anything negative about it yet.
>>29800666
fixed blades are only good if you're in the woods, on tour, or in a kitchen...
that being said, I love my ka-bar 1245 (US made), use it when camping/fishing/etc. for $75 it's amazing, (and the USMC equips its variants by default)
>>29800782
elaborate and I will buy a schrade
>>29800827
20 usd supplies you with full tang, upwards 1/4 in thick, 1095 steel which is such a rarity in itself, well designed blades. kabar is gaining a reputation of skating by on legacy, using partial tangs and cheap steels
the schf36/37 and 51+ are all excellent considerations for knives, budget aside. and when sat beside your standard kabar, is a clear victor. being said, i said standard kabar, as obviously kabar has high quality product that nobody would not trust their life to, but when it comes to net value, schrade impresses me more and more
>>29800876
loooooool
ok
not saying schrade is bad cuz they aren't, but you are a fucking idiot
>>29800880
your turn to elaborate, as its pretty obvious you are a fanboy of a failing company. noting my obvious zealotry in describing schrades merit
What knife is this? It doesn't have any markings but I want another one like it. Just wondering where I should start looking. Sorry for the potato pic, all I have is my phone
>>29800876
>china made
you're argument is like, gay af with no actual points
>>29800880
>not op dude
>>29800911
literally the whole post was points shit head. you using inapplicable structures of argument to validate your empty response?
yes your point about it being china made is valid and ive questioned the heat treatment on them because of it, even though you have a warranty, which is useless if it breaks when you need it, but the verifiable qualities that i already mentioned make them almost the single most efficient purchase you can make
>>29800896
I'm the:
>not a spyderco fanboy
and not OP
I don't need to elaborate shit, you support chink domination of the market, that says it all
>>29800933
>iamverysmart
dude, I'm not a a collector, I'm a f/t sec-con, get your shit together.
spyderco ftw
>>29800942
if you think making america strong involves coddling its pathetic industry, you are more of a traitor than the chink that cant speak english at all
>>29800981
>coddling its pathetic industry
>supporting spyderco and ka-bar
not a fucking chance if they didnt have decent products, buy one why don't ya?
Oh whats that? they're illegal and un-importable in your socialist shit-hole? so sorry fagot, we won't be liberating you anytime soon, so sorry
>>29800956
and what do you mean by collector? those are all the qualities of a tool for a person considering buying a tool. my point being, if harbor freight suddenly started making high quality tools for the same price, they would put everyone else out of business, and schrade seems to be trying just that
>>29801004
what the fuck are you talking about? kabar sells shitty product at premium prices. they think you are so fucking stupid that youll pay for a good looking blade with no tang for 80 dollars.
spyderco is obviously good, and nobody said otherwise. you just start spouting shit to validate yourself?
>>29801007
looking at schrade I'm looking at the steel and country of origin, both of which don't check out...
>>29801004
and i have no clue what socialist shithole you are talking about, because i live in america. which is ironically becoming a socialist shithole, no small thanks to limpwrists like yourself
>>29800814
Any under 2.5 inches? I'm looking at the Civet ( just saw it posted on a /out/ knife thread ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ODUIDlJHFM0 ) and could, honestly, see myself carrying both if one were to be utilitarian and the other defensive.
Also looking at some Cold Steel models but the company is a bit off-putting to me.
No love for Falkniven ITT?
Also another pretty good reasonable priced fixed blade is the SOG seal pup.
>>29801074
I use my boker rhino for everything, holds an edge well, well treated 440 c steel for about 40 bucks with a decent sheath. It's just a touch over 2.5 inch on the blade.
The spew is solid as well, good sheath and construction, but a bit thin. Crkt also has the hunt and fisch which is geared more outdoors, but could easily be edc'd. The minimalist line I have head good things about but never personally owned.
Boker also offers the trigonaut which is a somewhat larger knife but still easily concealable. This one would be over the 2.5 though. The boker gnome is under, the boker rambler should be almost exactly 2.5.
Overall cold steel doesn't make bad knives, they just seem a tad over priced to me but are overall solid.
any of you own one the Shrade 1-piece survival knives? designed by Chris Reeves? they look sweet
>>29801074
forgot to add, the civet looks pretty damn nice too. If you don't like any of the options I listed I'd say go for that
>>29800048
>USA made spyderco > benchmade > crkt > cold steel folders
Incorrect, friend.
>Cold Steel > benchies > spydergoys > crkt
used everyday for almsot 2 years now
They should just fucking ban knife threads from this board already, Jesus fuck you people are all fucking utterly cancerous.
>>29802015
how fucking autistic are you?
Can i be part of the cold steel fan club?
>>29799971
Knives aren't deadly anymore in the modern world, why does anyone even carry them?
>>29804526
Edc knives - Spyderco Manix lightweight/PM2
Fixed - Fallkniven f1/a1/s1
Just got these this weekend
>>29804455
Welcome to the club
Muh Grip
>>29804878
>he doesn't have an Espada
>calls himself a CS fan
>>29804883
>orange
>>29804918
Are you serious nigger? Look at the biggest one on the right in that pic
>>29804455
What's that chip from? Electricity?
>>29805111
Oh no.the pic was meant to be vertical.but that part is inside the cardboard to hold it up.
>>29805191
Ah I see now, my bad. How do you like the recon? Thinking about getting my first cold steel, are they really a meme or are they solid?
>>29803708
No autism here.
>Espada XL is the best folder -> Cold Steel makes it -> Cold Steel is the best
>axis lock smooth, strong, fast, and 0 play -> Benchfriends make it -> benchies = 2nd place
>spyders are awkward to 1 hand close -> spydergoys = 3rd place
>crkts have just decent locks and more wiggle -> crkt = 4th place
Please don't be mad.
What do you guys think of pic related? I'm looking for an EDC knife I can take most places, is not considered "frightening" or "scary" looking ( which is a stupidly vague legal concept ) and is well-suited toward urban environments. Does not hurt that drop-point blades have a lot of outdoor utility too.
>>29799971
if youre really, really broke like me, kershaw makes some pretty decent inexpensive folders. However spyderco and benchmade blow them out of the water no question. But if you are living on pbj and ramen, kershaw is the poor mans spyderco/benchmade
>>29805369
Prob worth mentioning you have to use the sheath as a handle if you want to use the tools built into the knife's handle.
Schrade Full Tang Fixed Blade Neck/Belt Knife ( SCHF60 ), AUS-8 High Carbon Stainless Steel Drop Point Blade, AUS-8 High Carbon Stainless Steel Handle with Thumb & Index Jimping, Metric & Standard Ruler, Standard Wrench Sizes 1/2, 7/16, 3/8, 5/16, 1/4, Oxygen Wrench, Size 14 & 15 Bicycle Spoke Wrench, Bottle Opener and Nylon Fiber Neck/Belt Sheath with Breakaway Neck Chain, Pocket Clip, and Grommet Holes and Slots.
Blade Length: 2.32 inch (5.89 cm)
Handle Length: 3.21 inch (8.15 cm)
Overall Length: 5.47 inch (13.89 cm)
Weight: 0.06 lb
>baby obake
When did this happen? Looks like I gotta get it so I can place it next to it's bigger brother, and never use either for anything more than defense against amazon packaging.
>>29805497
also
>see this on bladehq
FUCK, I want to waste even more money on these stupid mall ninja toys
>>29805497
It is new for 2016 it seems. Even has the "new" icon on the thumbnail; pic related.
>>29805369
That's just going to be a pain in the ass for you. It looks uncomfortable and those tools almost never really work that great. Do yourself a favor and get a decent multitool. Leatherman if you need pliers. Otherwise go for a Victorinox. They are super recognizable and people will not give you any shit for using it in public. Obviously, you will have to determine which one best suits your needs.
>>29801108
+3 for SEAL pup, because that's how many of them I've purchased in a row. I used to use them on Zodiaks and general boat missions, then in Afghansitan.
They will rust if you wear the finish off of them by stabing sand, but they are super lightweight, work great for all but sawing wood, and I used them as throwing knives against blocks of wood and never did break a handle.
>>29805626
The reason that I had to purchase 3 instead of 1 is because I kept giving them away to junior Marines during deployments, and having to buy myself another.
I am not sure If Op needs a serious combat killing knife or just a urban jungle toy. But this guy has killed a lot of people with the KA-BAR and he explains why it is a good knife for that. They are about $70 on Amazon.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3kwyCs4gFgI
Secret vid:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vg14Kp1NgTE&feature=youtu.be
>>29805233
So far i love it.bought it second hand with a acid stonewash finish and the area around the pocket clip sanded down.the only problem i have with the knife is that its large and probably the slowest knife i own.
>>29805278
In what ways are Spyderco's hard to close one handed? Maybe if you're using one of the lock back ones or fancier lock models, but the pressure lock and liner lock by them are easy to open and close.
>>29799971
Why do I know that you are a teenager?
>>29806270
Yes, specifically the lockbacks. But, Axis is easier than all options imo.
>>29806585
Figured. I don't think anyone can argue against axis being smoothest lock type.
>>29802015
What's up Memeknife McFathands
Edc knife
>>29807237
Piston lock is smoother.
>>29805997
Thanks for showing me this guy. Seems very humble, knowledgeable, and scary in a old grandpa kind of way. Will def be watching more vids, who needs buck angle and nutnfancy when you got real life vets that have killed countless people with just a knife at night.
put my 0560 aside to try this out. 0560 is still better.
Is there a doc in the house?why yes there is.
>>29807740
What fixed blade?
>>29807740
Hey, I recognize that keyboard. You have consistently good taste.
Which pocket do you carry your PM2 in with that clip position?
>>29807634
>Thanks for showing me this guy. Seems very humble, knowledgeable, and scary in a old grandpa kind of way.
He is also one of the few that has ever told his story of shooting a guy with his CC weapon when is cousin's store got robbed.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eg5Gaza6OOw
He has over 1000 videos some of which are BS (crazy old horny grampa...) But many of his vids are true gold!
Here is a nice play list:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vBxtf36eWsI&list=PLb1RbHb2lBMtNCJXwVUXLs6-HbCkMOvZV
>>29799971
>knives for defense
Dagger.
>>29804918
I'm more interested in that Busse of yours
>HurrDurr my favorite knife company is teh best because reasons!
Really hard to compare different knife companies. They all have very different philosophies in design and purpose. Cold Steel makes decent combat knives and their blades can take an absolute beating, there's no doubt about that.
Benchmade makes all-around very good quality knives that tend to be very, very expensive. However, their customer service is second to none.
Spyderco knives are generally very good at slicing things with their FFG blades. However in my experience they don't make great work horse knives. Generally a little less expensive than Benchmade but customer service not as good.
That being said I like Spyderco best for what suits my needs. I only really carry Spyderco knives.
>>29808469
>but customer service not as good.
Who's ever complained about Spyderco having bad customer service?
>>29805997
That dude is unbelievably based. 10/10
>>29805997
>stick a kabar up someones asshole to kill them
this made me kek uncontrollably
>>29811003
Jesus why
Need some recommendations for a 4" EDC tactical folder. I would prefer serrations. Exactly 4" plz. Trying to stay under $100
>>29811889
what is a tactical folder
>>29811889
>>29811889
I was gonna recommend cold steel but looks like you're well aware. Kinda hard to find knives greater than 3.5 inches, CS really has the market cornered on tactical folders 4 and above. Take a look at the CRKT M16 series, available in half serrations, double auto lawks system.
>>29811889
>tacitcal
>folder
Here, this should be sufficient for your impotent Jamal slashing fantasies.
>>29811975
What karambit is best for EDC?
>>29811975
No thanks. I'm not fucking autistic. I need a "tactical folder" because most of them have serrations and I don't have a knife that has them yet. I need a solid longer knife for winter when people wear thicker jackets. My "summer knife" is a 3.25" speed assist non serrated slick little Kershaw link tanto.
>>29812088
CRKT Ohtsnashi Noh Ken sounds right up your alley
>>29812088
>I'm not fucking autistic
>I need a "tactical folder" because
Kek. Your Jamal stabbing fantasies are autistic as fuck. Just give it up.
Knives are not tactical and are not effective self defense tools. Pretending they are is just trying to dress up your mall ninja fantasies.
>>29812153
>knives are not effective self defense tools
B8 harder m8
>>29812113
Danke
>>29812222
>causing severe but none disabling injuries is effective as a self defense tool
Yeah, he'll go straight down five minutes after he's finished killing you.
>>29812222
It's literally true. Knives are very good for murdering people, and utterly worthless for incapacitating an assailant before they can murder you.
Mace, an expanding baton, a tazer, bear spray, and particularly a gun are effective self-defense tools because they can incapacitate someone BEFORE they can injure you.
"Tactical knives" are only useful for mall ninja Jamal stabbing fantasies and nothing more.
>>29812378
um, they're good for cutting stuff bruh
>>29812222
They are not.
>>29812401
So? They don't kill/disable quickly.
>>29812401
tactical letter opening
>>29812222
Those are katana wounds too
>>29812417
>"Tactical knives" are only useful for mall ninja Jamal stabbing fantasies and nothing more.
shut up faget
>>29812418
yep.
all i really use my Sebenza for is opening mail, breaking down boxes from amazon and sometimes cutting an occasional apple.
you mad?
>>29812417
>this man is not disabled
>>29812577
that is not an incapacitating wound.
factoring in adrenaline, you would need to do a ot more damage than that
>>29800048
>-ka-bar is your best cost-to-quality option for a fixed blade
Glocks are better
Knives are far more dangerous than guns.
>>29811889
Easy cold steel talwar 4 or 5.5 inch full serrations, America pm steel XHP (xhp is in my too 3 favorite steel right behind cpm M4) and it will only cost you 70-100 on amazon. Don't listen to these Meme clowns cold has step up there game tremendously since 2015 with the intro of new steels like xhp,cpm3V,BD1,s35vn,20cv they are now one of the greatest values in the knife industry in my humble opinion.
Pic related.
>>29813595
I agree with this anon, my large Espada and Ti Lite are solid. Opinions on cold steel colossus and rajah?
>>29801037
>kabars have partial or no tangs
[citation needed]
>>29811889
Try looking at this: http://www.crkt.com/M16-14-Special-Forces-Black-G10-Handle-Tanto-AutoLAWKS-Veff-Combo-Edge
CRKT has a surprisingly good number of tactical folders; a few of them being around 3.99-4.1inches.
And while not technically a tactical folder I'm going to recommend http://www.crkt.com/fossil-folding-pocket-knife-5471K?&search_id=1558466 given how easily the blade opens/locks. It also makes for a decent steak knife.
>>298136
I would love a raJah like pic related but they have been discontinued a while ago.
I'm not a fan of plastic handles on the new rajahs, that's not to say their not strong they are, it's just I dont like the hand feel of plastic. If I had to pick I'd get they rajah 2 in BD1
As far as the cold steel Colossus it's not for me at all, huge handle vs blade, wierd dimples in g10 that creep me out for some reason, and a spoon shaped blade. Just not my type of knife but overall a great value.
The knife I really want from coldsteel is the 3max in 20cv I'm just not willing to spend $300-400 if it drops to $200-230 I'll grab that tank in a heartbeat.
>>29813831
Forgot to mention that a lot of their blades have Veff Serrations ( which may be the best serrations around ) so you shouldn't be short of options. Some Kershaw blades have them too.
>>29813831
Never use a liner lock for a fighting/stabbing knife. Even with the silly autolock.
>>29813877
>but two locks are better than one
What other lock would you use for a combat folder?
>>29813595
>(xhp is in my too 3 favorite steel right behind cpm M4)
Can you please explain to me why CTS-XHP is so good? What does it do better than other steels?
>>29813909
triad
>>29813909
>combat folder
>>29814298
Is that the best folding lock?
>>29813909
Fixed blade>Triad lock>powerlock, axis lock>compression lock>bolt lock>back lock>frame lock>liner lock. IMHO that's tfrom best to worst in heavy use/combat.
Of course I didn't mention all the variability in manufacturing technique and materials used. So some words may be as strong or stronger depending who and how they make it. I had 2 crkts liner lock with the autolawks slip on me and bind up from only slashing at a 1/8 tree branch.
And with my ak47 with xhp I've chomped dozens of 1/2 -2 inch branches with no problems, hell with the new dlc coating you can even tell that I've used this knife.
>>29814371
Yes.
https://youtu.be/64MdLjeDfbA
>>29814374
>ak47
Disgusting
>>29814290
I'm not a steel expert I'm just an enthusiastic but the way I can tell if im going to like a steel is how it reacts to sharpening(does it grind easy, does it feel glassy or chalky when I'm grinding ect.) and the keenness of Edge it wil take/hold, also corrosion resistance can be important depending where I'm using my knife. For example I love cpm M4 but it rusts fairly easily, however it's still my favorite because of its amazing toughness and crazy sharp edge I can put on it.
So for me XHP is awesome because I love the way it grinds (with my stones) I love how keen I can get the edge, I love how long it keeps it's edge and I love that I don't have to worry about rusting.
Now A steel I'm not a fan of is s90v. It feels like glass when sharping and takes forever to get the keenest of edge I like. It also with lose its keen edge fairly quickly but maintain its working edge for fucking ever. But others may love s90v, they may have better sharpening equipment/skills or whatever. What I'm trying to say is no modern steels are that much better or worse than each other it all depends on what characteristics you're looking for and how easily you can work the steel.
>>29814446
That your opinion let's see what folder you got that so Superior.
Im not in love with every aesthetic choice on the AK-47 but it is a cool knife that cuts very well at a great price.
>>29813909
Autolawk a shit compared triad.crkt cant make a quality knife to save its life.they have nice designs but thats about it.
I got this emerson wave opener a little while back. It does a good job, usually gets them in one try, and its SO handy to have an opener clipped to my pocket. I used to carry one on my keys but that was a little annoying to keep grabbing my keys every time I wanted to open a bottle. Fifty bucks is a bit much to spend on a bottle opener, but It's one of my favorites.
>>29814859
Stop drinking, George. You are getting fat.
I carried a Benchmade 710 for years and it was top notch until the end. Unfortunately it disappeared from my possession and I've yet to replace it.
Is a knife the most useful tool there is?
Spyderco > Kershaw/ZT > CS > CRKT > Bitchmade > Smith and Wesson > Gerber
>>29816280
Whats with the crkt fanboys this thread
>>29816302
This. Putting crkt on the same list as any high end manufacturers is retarded.
>>29816477
CRKT may not use a lot of the super steels like other manufactures, but the build quality is nice for the money
>>29815628
For edc, no. I'd probably say cell phone.
And if we are just talking about straight up tools, I'd say an axe like pic related
>>29813595
Don't listen to this guy. He's right about Cold Steel stepping their game up, but Cold Steel serrations are ass.
>>29816540
>CKRT
>nice
>>29816709
How are they not? I have several and they're great
>>29816716
The minute you actually put some real "hard use" on it, it starts loosening up. Paper and tape kind of knife tbqh.
>>29816716
You have several that you dont and probably never used seriously then. Mine started falling apart 4 months into working at papa johns where the most i used it for was cutting apart boxes
>>29816764
>>29816768
What models? I haven't had any of mine break down, and I've taken them innawooods many times
>>29799971
I got one of those Burnley Obakes cheaply but it's thick for how small it is and the sheath sucks. It also has that shitty powder coating on it so I haven't bothered trying to reprofile the edge. I just put it in a desk drawer and occasionally use it as a letter opener.
>>29816792
I had ons with the holes in the scales, m16 I think.
>>29816792
Igniter
Who /Gough Custom/ here?
http://goughcustom.com/
>>29808061
This desu.
>>29816996
Stop shilling this trash.
Settle this once and for all. Which is superior: Benchmade or Spyderco?
>>29807770
No one here can afford microtech. You are on the poorest of boards.
Go post your proof of a good job somewhere else.
>>29817047
Go with a Griptilian or and Endura.
>>29816996
Shilly Billy dicks are for OP
>>29817047
The answer is easy:
One of those companies makes the thinnest blade geometries out of any production folding knife maker.
One of them offers the largest variety of steels in their knives.
One of them was so serious about getting their heat treatments right that they bought their own CATRA testing machine.
One of them offers the greatest variety of blade lengths, thicknesses, tip profiles, locking mechanisms and handle materials.
One of them offers these blades which are functionally superior at significantly lower prices on average.
Spyderco.
>>29816280
>smith and wesson
Their m&p knives are straight garbage
>>29816280
What's wrong with Gerber....?
>>29818100
everything?
I know absolutely nothing about knives...
Can anyone suggest some decent fixed blades for my kit that are around or under $75?
>>29818207
Ka Bar
>>29818502
Stop with this meme. You're buying the name only. Cold Steel makes the best quality knives for your price, just find a full tang.
Is this shit any good?
http://www.amazon.com/Morakniv-Bushcraft-Tactical-4-3-Inch-Plastic/dp/B009O01H0Y/ref=sr_1_16?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1462242492&sr=1-16&keywords=morakniv
>>29818807
Moras are great
>>29818807
Fuck that's an ugly knife. That handle is just too much, it's like having a 3 inch dick but a huge sack
>>29812470
nope, anything harder then that and the lock would fail and you'd get that "fit and finish" all over your fingers
>>29819052
Do you not into working fixed blade handles?
A persons hands don't change size no matter the length of the blade.
>>29818150
Care to elaborate?
>>29818207
https://sys.4chan.org/derefer?url=http://www.amazon.com/Morakniv-Bushcraft-Tactical-4-3-Inch-Plastic/dp/B009O01H0Y/ref=sr_1_16?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1462242492&sr=1-16&keywords=morakniv
What this guy linked looks good. Carbon steel rusts easily but since it's coated you should be Gucci bruder
Is there a purpose to buying a Tanto point knife?
Realistically. I need a toolbox/general purpose type thing.
What kind of blade profiles do people really need?
Seems like sheepsfoot or something is ideal for most utility work.
>>29820157
Tanto is a good box cutter-tier knife. Or just a decent clean cutter in general due to the uniformity of the blade. Also good for puncturing things, but then again most knives are
>>29814496
What are the two in the middle?
>>29820284
>Tanto is a good box cutter-tier knife.
... I have box cutter as general carry already.
Sheepsfoot profile IIRC
Blades are cheap and disposable but sharpen well enough.
Actually these seem like the perfect "bugout bag" knife if you buy a pack of blades to go with.
>>29812222
but he lived
>>29820374
So did the guy hit with pepperspray, taser, etc.
But those don't advertise lethality.
>>29820345
Haha yeah until you need to chop wood, or skin an animal
>>29820444
Small carving stuff it's perfect.
Wood is a hatchet's job.
>>29820460
True, true. I would just be wary of the brittle nature of the blades though. Especially considering the steel types and thicknesses (of the box cutter)
>>29820501
Eh, I abuse the everloving crap out of it for years and still haven't replaced the blade. Only sharpened it.
Frankly I think a hatchet, sturdy drop point with an exposed tang for hammering, and pen-knife sheepsfoot would be the ideal combo.
I think people underestimate the value of a small blade with good control...
and hatchets. Seriously what is the obsession with chopping shit like the knife is a bolo/machette when it's not.
R8 my new knife.
Got it as a gift.
>>29812378
They're a very good deterrent though. And if you're trained and hit a vital point? they are D-E-D
>>29821766
>deterrent
Congratulations, you just committed the felony of brandishing a weapon. Enjoy your stay in pound me in the ass prison!
>>29812222
No one checking these quads
I carry this Boker-Applegate, it's a modern take on the fairbairn-sykes fighting knife.
>>29824327
>modern take
We made the handle slippery and made the blade duller.
Are all gerber's knives shit?
>>29823179
Not the same anon, but if a thug is about to rape and pillage you pretty sure he's not gonna try to button his suit and straighten his tie to sew you because he saw a knife. And he Probably has a record., So court would see that too
>>29823179
>pull weapon in self defense when life is threatened
>go to prison for brandishing
I don't think you know what brandishing means. What backwards ass place do you live in?
I'm looking for a new folder. I have about 70 europoors to spend on one and want one that's easy to deploy, close and is sturdy.
So please spoonfeed me.
>>29824575
Cold Steel will give you the best value with the strongest lock and steel for your price range.
>>29824553
>>29824536
You mean pull a knife on an innocent, unarmed, dindu nuffin? Yup, that's brandishing.
He certainly doesn't have a weapon out if you're pulling a knife to "deter" him. When he cries racism to the cops, it's YOU that is going to jail.
>>29824821
Man, it's like you enjoy being the devils advocate. No one said anything about flashing your steel without provocation.
>>29816280
hey are those yours?
just wondering about the Hinderer...
they look nice, but they seem a bit on the expensive side honestly..
wondering how they compare to an Emerson or a Strider
>>29824388
No they aren't? Why do you say that?
>>29826614
cuz there a shit company m8
>>29821026
thats cool as hell
its a big knife...
>>29827025
for you
>>29826614
yes, yes they are. absolute garbage. I would carry a swap meet tac force over a gerbage knife
>>29827025
>Strider
>Completely unblemished from use
Nice factory edge, you massive faggot.
>>29824912
Orly?
>>29821766
>>>29812378 (You)
>They're a very good deterrent though.
Please explain to me how you can use a knife can be a "deterrent" unless you are pulling it BEFORE Tyrone pulls a weapon?
In which case you are brandishing by definition, and poor innocent dindu nuffin Tyrone is going to tell the cops how you iz racis and you pulled a knife on him unprovoked.
You fucking basement dwelling fedora wearing mall ninja faggots need to get the idea that you are going to pull a knife on Jamal to "defend yourself" out of your heads right now, before you get yourself sent to jail or shot.
"Tactical" folders are utterly retarded nonsense. Knives have no tactical application outside of the military (I.e. an OFFENSIVE roll).
In the civilian world they are only useful as cutting tools, or at least well designed knives are. Those "tactical folders" idiots buy are actually TERRIBLE as cutting tools, which essentially makes them nothing more than toys and/or locket jewelry.
What does /k/ think of boot knives
>>29807770
nigga thats an aliexpress fake
>>29827302
might come in handy when you get jumped by 5 niggers in the walmart parking lot
>>29800909
Jamal Jabber model 1738
>>29827247
you mad?
[spoiler]you seem mad[/spoiler]
>>29827302
I think putting it in the front of your boot is stupid because it hits your shin. And they are hard to get to. An okapi in your waist with the ring behind your belt buckle is way easier to get, just as conceal able and Stupid easy to get by a shitty Jamal pat down.
Boot knives are cool, just not my idea of practical. I carried one for a short while and decided it wasn't worth the discomfort.
>>29828348
I find it does not hit my shin, if ive already lost my gun the convenience is little problem
>>29828736
You're not wrong. Just didn't suit my preferences.
>>29827302
Holy shit spergburger that is fucking gay
>>29824327
Shit's illegal man
>>29813907
frame lock flippers are my jam.
>>29829107
I had the 566, decided i didnt like the flipper or the assist. Took the bar out, but always wished i could get the flipper off, then i saw this on ebay. $120 for the knife, grabbed a new clip and made the bullet thing myself. Just colored the titanium with a torch, but you cant see it too well on the camera. Looks great, im super happy with the 560 now.
>>29829144
Mini or regular?
>>29812586
>>29812577
you gave me that I'd forget why I'm pissed at you and go to the hospital
>>29817589
agreed
>>29824596
Lynn get a mans name and go the fuck home
>>29824327
>it's a modern take on the fairbairn-sykes fighting knife.
It's a modern take on the Applegate knife you mean.
>>29824388
Their older stuff is good and can fetch a pretty penny, but all their China stuff is okay at best.
>>29820313
Gayle bradley 1
Spyderco air
>>29814374
>>29814535
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0waorTf77g8
Is clip point just military-fetish wanking unless you actually intend to shank someone?
Why aren't more modern knives drop point?
I see more fucking tanto-point blades than I do a practical drop point.
>>29831453
I,I don't get how that video applies to me? Am I a fag got that dancing around with knives slamming myself because I own a cs ak47. A knife that I like but like I said am not in love with. Help me I'm confused...I have like 120 knives I just like the hobby, different blade steels. I don't tie my masculinity/persona to the purchases I make.
I want a knife for basic stuff like opening packages that looks like a switchblade. It doesn't have to be automatic. Any suggestions?
>>29832936
Gerber covert fast
>>29806585
>claims Bitchmades motions are easy and clean
>adds a fucking ziptie
okay there autismo.
Thoughts on Balisongs/ butterfly knives? Functional or all Hollywood ganster?
>>29832936
Queen Cutlery Swing Guard.
>>29833796
Functional for what? For self-defense, trying to flip it open under stress will be pretty difficult without tons of training with them, and only the simpler openings will work. For utility, they should be okay (it's what they were originally designed for), though there's really no advantage to using them.
>>29832414
Because folding knife buyers in general don't actually use their knives much, if at all, so practical features mean nothing and it's what "looks cool" that sells.
>>29832610
>I have like 120 knives I just like the hobby, different blade steels
>the hobby
>>29800048
I have money and i pay
>>29834197
Collecting has been a hobby for time immemorial, doesn't matter what the item being collected is.
Lpo traded me knifes because he's authorized to carry my old one. I have to say this one I enjoy a lot more
>>29834608
poor knife has a tumor
>>29832610
you are a fag because you unironically stuttered in text form
>>29834608
I never understood those stupid thumbholes
>>29833785
You can't show me a folder that:
A) Deploys easier than a wave
B) Closes easier than an axis.
Go on, I'll w8 m8.
>>29835794
Literally any spring assisted knife ever made.
>>29835843
you're fuckin stupid and wrong
>>29835843
All worse on both accounts. Grab a Benchmade and try it for yourself.
>>29835664
You put your thumb on it to flip it out. Other than that you have to use both hands to open it.
>>29836076
Sounds shitty.
>>29836340
it is, i even own and like a spyderco but the hole is stupid as fuck. easily the lamest current opening system right beside thumb knicks
>>29835843
>any spring assisted
>closing easy
pick one
![zt_0450[1].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/sJH9gNL.jpg "zt_0450[1].jpg")
i've got zero tolerance for you bitchmade spydercucks
>>29836043
>>29836025
Original anon that noted on ziptie, I'm not saying that the knife is bad, just remarking that it needs enhancement with a ziptie. Would the knife be even better with a thumbstud where the hole is?
>>29836492
No. I took the thumbstud off and never looked back. Edc'd it for half a year with thumbstud and half a year with ziptie. The mod makes it just stupid-easy. Although besides my cousin's SOG Pentagon, I think it was my favorite unassisted thumbstud opener.
Just picked up a Dragonfly 2 for $45
How'd I do?
>>29837193
I always wonder why more people don't do this
>>29838052
>buying a case knife with a blade over 3in
You disgust me
>>29824327
Do some god damn research, your ignorance is unacceptable.
>>29838165
>s..sorry
>>29827155
Did he say he used it?
>>29829401
i can see taking the assist away, but the flipper too? it's so convenient, and makes a comfortable guard when the blade is deployed.
i do like the bullet addition though.
>>29799971
