Hey guys, I'm looking to get a balisong, what's your thoughts on the Benchmade 51? It will be my very first
>my first balisong
>>30127849
I've heard that they are too light for serious flipping but other than that they look pretty sweet so it really comes down to what you intend to do with it.
Post your most expensive knife and your cheapest knife.
Right now my SAK is my cheapest, until my Svord Peasant Knife comes in the mail.
>>30127886
Well, would it be retarded of me to keen on a light one?
>>30127849
>making knife thread
>posting the most gimmicky,cringyworthy useless hurr durr im mafia knife in the world
>>30127936
Learn*
>>30127963
>entering the knife thread
>shitposting without any form of contribution
What's new
>>30127849
I bought a 51 and it immediately broke. I sent it in and BM managed to fuck it up even more during the repair process, I sent it back again and they said it "was within spec".
I put the shit back in the box and never fucked with it since.
>>30127936
D2 is the perfect steel for cutting yourself, I think benchmade did this as some kind of cruel joke.
If you want a flipper, I would suggest a Bm42 clone.
>>30127849
Buy a trainer first dude. See if you actually like them before spending a ton of money.
Same goes with OTF knives. Not for everyone.
>>30127936
No
>>30127963
Ignore retard posts like these
>>30128430
Wouldn't a trainer feel pretty different from that 3.3 oz Benchmade?
>>30127874
I think you mean pic related
i just love knife general
Anyone have experience with the Spyderco dodo or the boker kwaiken? The newer models of the kwaiken preferably, cuz I'd love to have a nice little simple flipper, but a rare Spyderco would be fun too.
>>30129721
had a Spyderco folder for years till i lost it, can confirm they're solid knives.
>>30129721
Do NOT fall for the spydercuck meme
>>30127929
Poorfag here. This is the most recent family pic. Most expensive would be the espada or ohtanashi noh ken, cheapest is the leek or paraframe
>>30128340
kek bitchmade confirmed for trash
>>30129378
>crate
>>30130180
I have Spyderco knives. The endura and persistence. I'd recommend getting another one man. what was it you lost, if you can remember?
>>30130214
Are you a bitchmade fan who's angry or do you have legitimate grievances with Spyderco?
>>30127963
YOU GUYS HEARD THE MAN!
>NO FUN ALLOWED!
>ONLY EFFECTIVE, FUNCTIONAL, >PRACTICAL THINGS MAY BE POSTED HERE!
>FUCK YOUR FUN!
>FUCK YOUR ENJOYMENT!
>I AM AN ENORMOUS FAGGOT!
git fukked bitchboi
>>30130216
neat knives
lovely album
>>30130297
Thank you my friend, another old pic, gotta add the two fixed blades I got in and the 15 albums I picked up last weekend.
>>30130247
it was the Endura3, not sure where i left it but its been gone for months. I want a nice folder again but cant justify it since I was issued a Gerber tanto (not sure the model) last year and it works pretty well. just picked up an Ontario SP2 AF knife today though.
>>30130216
how you like the Ti Lite? been wanting one of those.
>>30130400
been rotating it through the EDC for the last month. for a 6 inch blade, it carries really well. Quite slim overall, fast deployment from the pocket, sturdy liners, nice blade. Overall, great value for ~ $60
>>30130337
oh nice!
it's been a while since I've been able to cop any new records let alone knives
when money's not as tight I need to expand both collections
>>30130373
I understand. They have some more affordable ones like the tenacious and some smaller depending on your budget. How do you like the Ontario so far? I don't have much experience with their knives but haven't really heard anything bad.
>>30130449
same here bro, i go to the record store every few months, far less than i'd like to because every time i go theres usually an entire artists discography and i can only get a few. and yeah, spending $100 plus on knives every 2 weeks isnt easy on the wallet.
>>30128430
An OTF is considerably safer than a normal folding knife, there's no possible way to cut yourself unless you ride your hand forward of the grip... Safer than a fixed blade technically.
>>30130473
Literally got it about 4 hours ago so no actual cutting/using experience with it yet but feels solid. Only had enough time to tie a lanyard on it and sharpen it so far and then i hopped on here. Got it because I wanted a nice full tang knife thats cheap enough to beat around and not feel bad about. Saw some recommendations on here for the Ontario 499, and the SP2 is basically the updated version of it. For $50 (Cabelas) ill take the chance that it might suck.
>>30130530
safer, maybe. sturdier? no. and not everyone can afford a $250 EDC
>>30130602
Bu the time you buy 2-3 cheap knives, you've already spent that much on stuff with no resale value, so you've threw away a lot of money.
No it isn't sturdier, but it's effective for it's intended purpose.
>>30130530
^ this
you can open and close the blade one handed, do what you need to do with the blade than immediately put it away, making the knife safe.
>>30130602
don't fall for the meme and buy a Microtech. bet you anything this guy babies his knife. By a Lightning OTF for $20-40 dollars (shop around)
They are hella reliable. cheap, pretty sharp from the factory but I recommend sharping it yourself. Then feel free to do whatever you want with the knife without fear of scratching it chipping the blade cause you can just replace it. I have three of them. A dagger, and a serrated one and normal. I use the normal one to open beer bottles all the time. I've had them for about two years.
>>30130653
dont you have to "load" or "reload" the spring loaded OTF micros?
>>30130653
>buying knifes to later resell them
what
>>30130684
most OTFs are double action, some of the bigger microtech do need to be manually reset.
>>30130564
Well worth the price in my opinion. Good luck with it man!
>>30130697
I think his point is that 3 cheap knives cost as much as 1 good knife, and he's not going to be able to sell the cheap knives so you might as well just save the money and get a good one right away.
>>30130684
No you don't. The spring is only put in tension when you start moving the switch. It fires out and fires back in. That's the entire fun of an OTF.
>>30130659
Of course I baby a $250 knife. I'd only put it to serious use defensively. My leatherman charge is what I beat on.
>>30130824
You aren't going to be able to resell it if you actually use it and beat on it. It's a $250 box cutter. With the lightning you can beat on it, if it breaks no big deal. and if you lose it. Oh well.
>>30130835
Sure, but I think most people don't need a $250 box cutter. Unless you plan on using it as a weapon? You should try a lightning and beat on that for a while. I use it at work all the time its pretty handy.
>>30130878
If I just want to open boxes, I'll use my leatherman. I wear it for work.
Microtechs are man jewelry.
>>30130897
Ah its just bling, carry on than.
>>30130862
I don't think he was talking about reselling the good knife. I think he meant that if you spend the money on cheap knives, you're not going to be able to sell them whether you've beat on them or not, and so you've just wasted your money because you still have to buy the good knife.
Honestly, I'm out of my depth here. When it comes to blades, I'm a fucking mall ninja.
Anybody know of any good websites or videos on Karambit combatives? I don't think there's many good Kali practitioners here in the metro Detroit area to teach.
>>30130907
I never buy anything with the intent of selling them so I wouldn't know. Nothing I buy I feel like I wasted my money on so thats just me I guess. I wouldn't beat on a microtech cause I don't have money like that lol but he doesn't actually use his microtech desu I wouldn't either lol
>>30130922
lel
>>30130922
are you even allowed to defend urself in Detroit?
>>30130937
only with a coldsteel(tm) FGX KARAMBT
>>30130937
What kind of stupid fucking question is that? Can you even google?
>>30131005
its a joke
>>30130926
I'd use it for things I know aren't abusive to an edge. But no, I will never touch it to cardboard. I primarily don't use it because getting an edge like that back would cost more than the knife in sharpening equipment. I just strop it to keep the edge for the little I do use it.
>>30127963
>balisong
>not the strongest lockup folding knife design
If so many places didn't ban them I'd carry one, but I just fixed blades at home and a cheap shitty folder on the go.
>>30131029
You must get really excited on the rare occasion you find something 'acceptable' to cut.
>>30130214
Which meme is that anon?
bumps
>>30128340
sell it to meeee
>>30127849
I went for a Bradley Kimura for my first flipper it's a bit too heavy for my tastes but is still nice.
>>30133088
You mean these? I've had these for some time now. I collect knives and I have few balisongs from Bradley. Kimura designs are clean, and for me the weight of these are just right, plus I like tanto blades.
>>30127849
I bought this bottle opener ($10) few years back and been practicing with it instead of buying a trainer lol
My cheapest knife I own, got it for $15 reg price is around $25
>>30131050
I suppose that's why so many break just playing with them
Knife fag here to answer any knife related questions throughout the life of this thread.
I'm mostly into fixed but I can answer for folders too.
>>30130242
30$ at goodwill, loaded with eminence legends. Not a bad deal.
Pros
Holds edge for years at a time.
Tough as a general purpose knife.
Light and sleek, great for pocket.
Had it for years.
CONS
Won't notice it fell out of your pocket.
Not rust proof.
Hard to put an edge on it.
Screws are hex key
Screws need lock tight at specific tightness so as to allow free range.
Hard to clean
Fedora.
Things that broke on mine.
The clip
Lost a screw
Things I've used mine for
Literal hours of entertainment.
Cutting a fool.
Opening cans.
Opening packages.
Prying a bolted on sign off the wall to steal.
Throwing at things trying to get it to stick.
Any questions?
>>30133161
I have a Bradley Kimura II that I love to death. The weight is great.
>>30133161
Yeah I have the 6. It flips nice I just think I would be a little smoother with a lighter knife nothing crazy light though.
Best military-spec non-folding knife? I want quality, so if being used by some type of armed forces, that's usually a sign that it's gööd.
Thoughts?
>>30133864
The finger ring is maybe dangerous.
>>30133898
My other thought was something like this at the front of the handle, though I like the ring
Anyone else have a douk-douk? Also what's the difference between pitting and rust? And how can I tell which one is which?
>>30133737
Esee 5. Don't fall for the ka bar meme
>>30133737
Spartan knives.
Busse Basic line
ESEE
Mission knives
Btw most military issue knives are shit and most soldiers arent into knives and carry gerber and shit like that. You cannot measure a knive's quality by who carries it.
>>30133088
>>30133302
>>30133657
>>30133161 regrettably, the Bradley knives are all discontinued now
I ordered one of these and its coming on Monday
Did I fuck up?
>>30134574
you may have memed too far the og bali its based off of is fucking expensive
>>30134574
>balisong
that is kinda ugly.
>>30134574
from where did you order it?
Just picked these up. Had wanted a double agent II for a while and had heard good things about Ontario knife company.
>This is still a better collection than the flea market shitposters'
>>30134574
Yeah I know. I had 40 bucks to spend so I thought why not.
If I had the money and willpower I woulda bought a goblin. Shit looks nice.
>>30134669
From a company called "CutSS" cutss.com
>>30127849
>Go to Thailand
>Get drunk
>Haggle with Thais
>Get one dirt cheap
>>30134969
First part meant for
>>30134625
I'm still pretty new to being a balisong owner, I keep hearing about "loctite". Is it a must have to use on my knives?
>>30134893
Pretty solid anon. I carried a S&W fixed blade in afghan.
>>30127849
buy a bm42 from china (dhgate) for 25 bucks you fool.
>>30133170
bruh, buy a real bali-trainer. i had the same handles only with a blade. it makes a huge difference getting a bm42 style trainer. you'll be amazed how smooth the tricks are.
>>30135026
if they have screws not pins. (get screws pin knives are cheap quality)
>>30135026
I don't, but I'm also missing a screw. So yeah.
Anyone else notice that benchmade's quality seems to be going down the shitter?
i've lost a screw on one, both of my blades like to loosen themselves up, and they don't seem to stay sharp for long.
gonna get a hogue EX-03 for my next knife, anyone have experience with them?
>>30135613
Button lock a shit.
>>30135613
>tanto
>>30135613
Combine that with the fact that they keep raising their prices, and I will never buy a Benchmade again
>>30136079
Just a stock image from Google. Gonna get the normal one if I buy it
>>30136128
>$100 for a 2 inch folder
Yeah no thanks.
>>30136128
BM is shit, I agree. But you know who is still somehow worse? Fucking SOG
They're always overpriced as fuck near BM pricing but with Kershaw or CRKT tier quality fuck that
>>30136690
They went full Walmart teir.
In fact the 3 dollar new Walmart knife looks nicer than my buddy's Sig fielder
What's up with all the text and no pics. This is a fucking knife tread, I don't give a shit about what you have to say unless you post pix of sexy steel.
>>30127929
I couldn't choose just 2 so here are 8. The top knives are all around $250+ the bottom knives are all around $30ish-
And an obligatory large Espada which I got for a great deal on Amazon for like $120.
>>30136941
Oops I meant left side is for $250+ knives
Right side is for cheaper $30ishknives
Is it true that everyone makes better Emersons than Emerson himself?
>>30136941
New family pic. When did you get the espada? That's how much I paid for my G10 one, I'm jealous.
>>30135613
For the price, I should have passed. It's not bad, actually it's really comfortable but all of the weight is in the blade which makes the swing uncomfortable tho. Holds a good edge but that screw issue you mentioned earlier, it has that just like BM. Use loctite
Most of my folders.
>>30137089
Thanks for the info famalam
I can get them at cost through work, which is why I'm interested in it. Wouldn't want to dish out $150 for one at all, but for $100 I'll give one a shot
Pic unrelated, it's my bitchmade
>>30137024
Not the whole family just 8 examples, I think my collection is around 90 knives now. As for the Espada I got it around January just after Christmas. I'm not sure if amazon was phasing out the Aus8a models or if there was a pricing mistake but I got that puppy for $120 shipped! I believe the Large Espada with the polished G10/ aluminum usually go for around $225-275 street. I got it for a steal ,I wouldn't have bought it otherwise but im glad I did. Its solid as a tank, came sharper than any other knive Ive ever bought, and is just a fun piece to have in the collection. I love eating steak with it, my gf says I look retarded but what does she now.
>>30137215
Funny, I got mine at cost too, but I always assume people are paying MSRP. If you can get it at cost, it's not a bad addition to a collection. Higher end autos are kind of hard to come by unless you look at benchmade or god forbid microshit. Look into the Kershaw launch series for a good alternative, I love my launch 2
BM 710 in M390
Sharpens to a razors edge and holds that shit. Also can take a very pretty polish
>>30137215
Is that the griptilian? What blades steel and what handle material?
>>30137280
I like the look of that, might have to pick one up after my next paycheck.
Who'd you get your hogue at cost through? RSR Group?
>>30137321
I'm pretty sure it's some special edition Griptilian, steel is X15-TN I'll check the handle material when I get off work.
>>30137476
Do you work at an army surplus store ?
>>30137517
Yessir
>>30127874
This. It's weeb shit
>>30137535
Nice. Do you like it ? I've thought about it, there's one not far from where I live.
>>30137633
It's not a bad gig, the pay is shit, but I get gear and knives at cost, and since we've also got a gun store I can get guns at 20% above cost which is cool I guess.
Got both of these for $40 from Sports Authority today. Yay me.
>>30137890
you'll love the folts bowie, its a great little toothpicks but fits incredibly well in the hand. how much for the kiss?
>>30137476
I work at a specialty knife store. Which means any knife were authorized to sell, I can get at cost. I've got countless ZTs, benchmades, Spyderco and a few other stragglers. It's nice
>>30137908
>specialty knife store
Woukd sure be cool to see one of those around here
I'm pretty much limited to what our tactical distributors carry.
That said, they still have a pretty decent selection
>>30138000
Limited selection here too. There's an army surplus store, cabelas, or ll bean or wal mart. Nobody else carries anything worth looking at, and all are overpriced.
>>30137905
Like I said, it was $40 for the two of them, so probably $20 or so. Haven't had a chance to get home and try either of them out yet, but I'm happy the Minimalist Bowie is a good knife.
>>30138053
totally didnt read that. thanks
Ayy /k/nife general. What's a good EDC knife and flashlight for under $100 total?
>>30139173
I carry https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0015UC17E/ref=sxl1?qid=1464825249&sr=1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65
And
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00190VMFM/ref=sxl1?qid=1464825301&sr=1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65
Both work well for edc tasks.
>>30139173
I don't know much about flashlights, but I carry a Thrunite Archer 1A. It's about $36.
As for an EDC that will complement that price range, something like a Spyderco Endura or a Kershaw Skyline will do nicely. Or you can get a Swiss Army knife, if that's more up your alley.
>>30139173
We can help more if you know specifics of what you want.
>blade length
>lock type
>opening mechanism
>blade shape
>>30139280
>Blade
2.5 to 5 inches. Longer preferred.
>Lock type
Axis or frame. Something that can take abuse.
>Opening mechanism
No real preference.
>Blade shape
Drop, clip, or tanto preferred.
>>30139390
Forgot to mention I found a good flashlight for $20 so that leave me with $80 to work with.
>>30137245
thoughts on the 810 contego?
>>30139390
Honestly cold steel is going to offer you the best of what you want for under $100. Sounds like you want a benchmade though. Good luck finding one over 4 inches for less than $100.
>>30139475
Awesome blade steel.
Sharp Shitty handle.
Tactical blade fo sho.
7/10 or 10/10 with gloves
>>30133864
The design is solid, but could also be greatly improved upon.
Firstly, the finger ring is pointless and needs to go, it could fuck up your finger really bad if you twist the knife while holding it. Take the part of the ring off and make it a deep but open finger guard.
Secondly, the recurved blade is pointless unless you are specifically making it to be a slashing tool, in which case you need to bulk up the mass near the tip. This basically makes it a kukri.
You either go full kukri or regular strait-edge knife, it serves no practical advantage to blur between the two.
>>30139390
3.5" blade, 8.5" overall
3.5mm thick CTS-XHP blade, only 9mm thick total
Ally handle, 4.3oz
Right on $80
Stronger lock than both framelocks and axis, although I've never been sure what people use folders for that would cause the lock to fail.
>>30140472
yep, thats what i said right here >>30139551
>>30140531
Yeap, I agree. The Manix 2 LW would be my knife choice for that money really, it's not a hard user like the CS but I prefer light in the pocket.
>>30140637
>mfw i went to get some blades today and wanted to get my first spyderco but they were all half serrated
>>30140801
Yeah it's interesting, lots of manufacturers keep making them and even their own metrics say that serrated knives sell a lot slower but I guess they're just trying to leave peoples options open
I had a similar one where I was looking for a long discontinued CRKT, finally found one for sale and sure enough, partially serrated.
>>30140839
i have a fair amount of half serrated shit from when i thought it was useful, but can anyone actually justify its use?
>>30141023
It works in a cheap beater that you cbf sharpening but IMO full plain or full serrated is more useful.
>>30141023
Apparently it's useful if you're working on boats and stuff.
>>30141112
nearly everyone will tell you that a sharp knife cuts anything better than serrations.
>>30127849
>It will be my very first
get a trainer or a bottle opener unless you like having severed tendons
>>30140801
Try ordering online off somewhere like Amazon, if possible. It seems like slot of stores only carry half serrated Spyderco products, with the exception of the deliva, endura, and manix, if any.
Espada XL
>thumb disk screw sheared off (after drop on tile floor)
>sitting in a ziploc bag for a week now
>can't remove/replace screw
>call company and they say 6-8 weeks turn around time from customer service
Feels bad man
>>30141737
shit man that sucks. gotta keep the espada meme alive tho, just open it 2 handed like an old buck
>>30141737
damn man.. I remember when i first started seeing you flaunt that big fucker around
>>30141737
Hahahaha.
Sorry to laugh, but it's funny after all the boasting and strutting you did with that knife.
All I have to say is
>disk screw opener
>on a $200 knife
>>30142378
True Achilles Heel. After all that video testing, I'd never have thought simply dropping it would pretty much ruin it.
>all my shitposting about fastest deploying knife
>6-8 weeks before I can use it again.
Yfw
>>30128848
yes it will. the point is to see if you like butterflys without the scars associated with them.
>>30130530
I LOVE microtech. but all the autists here will bash them.
But yeah, they are far safer
>>30133288
Has it been worth your money?
>>30127929
>Zero Taste
>>30133288
Those are torx heads you stupid nigger
>>30143061
Now that's some shitty bait if I've ever seen some. Even Sebenza Guy did better than this, anon.
>>30143108
Stay butthurt faggot
>>30140801
Amazon, knifecenter, bladehq, even eBay.
>>30141490
My first one was sharp, used electrical tape on the edge, works well.
>>30137890
When did CRKT get such nice packaging? Is it just for retail stores or something?
>>30144678
They've always had nice packaging. This is how my minimalist came in the mail.
Op about balisong here, hate on my collection so far
>>30144898
What is so great about opinels?
>>30144898
Forgot info on these.. Silly me.
Ontario 499 on bottom has little use, haven't camped in a while. Above that to the left is gas station tier that a tenate gave me, shitty at opening silage bales but it works, to the right of that and below the opponent opinel on the right are birthday presents, the one under the opinel is pretty good as a beater, knife in between those I accidentally stole from a date because she left it in my truck and wasn't interesting enough for me to start conversations with
Swmp3 under the other opinel was my first knife, and has served me pretty good
And spyderco C07P on top is my biggest Folder, edc's like a breeze
>>30135613
i got a 485 valet, i think its good knife in the price point
the only problem i have with it is to get it in the axis lock sweet spot, is just enough for it to loosen up over time
i could fix it with somel octite but i dont want to, so its just a little on the tight side for it flick around like the axis lock wants it too
had the edge reprofiled though with a microbevel and its a slicing demon, i like the knife overall a lot and i may get around to the loctite, cause when its in the sweet spot its something else, but after a few days or so depending on use, the blade loosens up into play
>>30144924
They're cheap, but pretty great qualIty for your money. Pretty much the folder of Mora's
When I carry that dragonfly 2, I usually have one of the Opinel. If I come across some nasty Shit out there or whatever, I'd rather ruin a 15 dollar knife than a 70 dollar Spyderco. I'm pretty happy with the Opinel honestly, those are both No.8 for size comparison
Thinking about getting a Kershaw Leek for that sexy flicker. Problem is it comes in 14c28n. I don't have any experience with this steel and bladehq only talks about how easy it is to sharpen. Any Kershaw peeps wish to share their thoughts?
Only want one since one my buddies son had a Kershaw with speedsafe and I thought it was damn nice.
>>30145043
It's a refinement of 12c27 which is in itself a great steel and is used by the majority of European knife manufacturers. Compared to most competing stainless alloys in similar priced knives it's finer grained(able to hold a more acute apex and finer edge finish - "sharpness") and tougher but it probably looses out slightly in pure edge holding. End of the day though you're not going to notice too much difference from well HT'd Aus8 or 8c13mov.
>>30127874
>>30128909
>>30137542
>I'm too dumb to learn which side was the bite side
FTFY.
>>30145085
Razor edge for less edge retention. About an equal trade off. Guess I know what I'm getting next.
Is having a Damascus blade just for looks or is it really durable? Is it worth the extra $60-$100 on top of some knives.
>>30137890
>>30144857
>any knife with a clip point is a "bowie"
Fuck these people.
>>30142542
Maybe you can get a knife smith or metalworker to tack weld when you get it back from CS. It would be a lot stronger than just the screw alone.
Did you actually edc that thing in your pocket?
>>30145285
its just their marketing man simmer down>>30145285
What machetes would /k/ recommend for general machete duty?
Do you guys carry more than one blade? One of utilitarian tasks and one for "self defense"?
>>30146184
The one you can buy from the locals when you're somewhere where you actually need one
>>30141737
>Dat squiggle
>>30145413
Yes. It really eats up pocket space. Alone it was fine, but with pens and keys things started to get crowded. I only really had a problem with the weight while wearing stretchy basketball shorts around the house. Pants and a belt solve that problem though. Also, you've got to remember to carry another blade if you want to cut things in public without someone calling the cops :^)
Welding would be smart. I've got a cousin that could do it. I don't know anything about it though. Would it make a mess of the finish?
>>30146412
I was dubbed "Etch" in the same thread you started calling yourself "Sharps."
>>30146248
I carry 4 blades. my main EDC blade, a SOG micron the blade on my leatherman and then an opinel for food prep
>>30146886
I remember.
>>30146999
What's your main edc
After lurking and posting on these knife threads for half a year now I finally got a knife to be razor sharp. Damn shame I had to use my old beater tanto point. I would even say I got it as sharp as the Junglas I just got. Definitely need a enter sharpening system though.
>>30147205
Sharpener and strop I used.
>>30147222
PreparedMind100 viewer detected.
>>30147251
*101 (you know what i meant)
>>30147251
Had to look it up. Was legit confused since preparednind100 pulled up a vasectomy link. Naw I bought this knife 6 years ago after watching deadliest warrior.
https://youtu.be/hxKOoBQZK4Q
Haven't bought a CS since, but just watched a video by the Gough custom guy and put his practice to use. Don't have the system, but the concept worked.
>>30147289
Kek.
>>30147130
I switch it up between an Endura, Skyline and CRKT m21 since those are my beaters, and carry the opinel in a sheathe on my belt if I bring it along. I only really carry it when I know I might need it for fruit and such
After taking a six month holiday at the folks home and having its blade raped (again), the hk is back where it belongs and nice and sharp.
Does anyone have a ratworx chaindrive knife?
My recent pickups. Got good deals
>>30149493
That benchmade is fucking sexy
>>30149209
Damn that looks amazing.
>>30149209
Steve?
>>30149209
No but I want one now
![20160602_191942_HDR[1].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/0IwbChV.jpg "20160602_191942_HDR[1].jpg")
>tfw broke as fuck
>>30149209
That thing is beautiful, the action on it is so smooth
>>30146886
But it didn't catch on eh?
>>30149761
Espadafaggot is more appropriate
>>30127849
>>30128340
>>30133288
>Has it been worth your money?
If you have $200+ for a toy that will break and isn't the best choice for flipping then yes, it's worth it.
>>30149761
I'd rather not be a tripfag.
*tips espada
>>30149905
What would be a better choice for flipping?
>>30149971
Bm42 or a clone if you can get one.
>>30149971
A $18 clone. Faux milled handles (its actually blank sand mold injected), stainless steel so its a little heavy, pretty legit looking to the untrained eye, plenty of fun to flip
>>30149971
>>30150376
I like the 49 more though
>>30150385
that top one looks gay as hell
My uncle got me this knife. It's a Kershaw. Are they considered fairly descent?
I keep it latched to my pocket and I have to use both hands to deploy it. Is there a better place for it?
I also want to get a Balisong like OP to start flipping but I have no idea what to start with either.
>>30152190
kershaws are high end entry level knives/the top of the budget blades. the leek is regarded as one of the best EDCs for $30.
>>30152190
where else would you carry a pocket knife? that thing should not take two hands to deploy. try loosening the pivot screw and make sure youre giving it a good flick of the wrist in addition to using the thumbstud.
Can someone gimme a list of good knife youtubers?
Specifically ones that do good/comfy ass reviews.
>>30152369
NUTNFANCY
CUTLERYLOVER
COMBATKNIFETHROWER
THELASTBOYSCOUT
>>30152377
>good
>>30152285
I can flick it just fine.I mean pulling it from my pocket. I just tried it and got it out with one hand okay I guess.
>>30152369
Well Jim Skelton and EpicSnuggleBunny are pretty good, although their knives are a bit more up the price scale, with Jim mostly having customs and shit.
>>30152433
jim skelton literally reviews knives in the $1000-$3000 range bra
>>30152450
But he's still a good knife reviewer.
Although he seems to be a little obsessed with tops.
>>30152285
>>30152427
Sorry if my terminology was wrong.
>>30152377
i know youre memeing but i honestly think nutnfancy is one of the best knife reviewers on youtube. while the reviews can be longwinded at times and he can get off on a tangent, theyre very indept and hes experienced, knows his shit and actually uses and tests the product
>>30152369
ApostleP
SolosKnifeReviews
Jim skelton
>>30146855
Not if he did it right. Ideally there would be only one or two little joins on the underside of the disk; hard to spot. The best method would be electric arc welding. Again, assuming it's being done competently. The application of heat should be quick and precise and not affect the finish or temper.
>>30152433
Seconding this. EpicSnuggleBunny, despite what impressions the name might give you, is a very good reviewer of the knives he gets. I believe his reviews are mostly high-end production knives and midtechs.
>>30145598
>>30141490
>get a trainer
Are there any in particular that's recommended?
>>30152055
its a Kris m9. Not gay, but looks exeedingly hard to sharpen on a normal freehand stone..
what can you tell me about ESEE?
does /k/ like them?
>>30153228
ESEE knives are excellent quality. The Izulas are some of the best neck knives out on the market, and their bigger knives are no pushover either.
>>30153044
You don't need a fucking trainer
>>30153335
Actually you do. The ones that have pens built into them are great for picking up dudes at furry conventions. Don't ask me how I know this
>>30153228
The designs are good but the ergonomics are sub-par and the price is way over the top for the materials used.
You basically pay for the brand and the design choice (of the knife and sheaths)
I'm talking about those knives that come with kydex sheaths. Those who come with plastic sheaths are a fucking joke.
You can always look for sales and outlets though.
My new BB
>>30153608
what brand is better in this regard?
with similar design and steel used.
>>30153228
In comparison to my only other survival knife by Ontario, I prefer the esee for the tasks I bought the Ontario for. As a survival knife, it fits the bill in heft and the blade is damn nice. The Ontario I got is still handy for stuff like notching, prying, and shoveling thanks to its shape and angled bevel. Think it's at around 30 degrees.
>>30152665
ApostleP is great. Guy doesn't give a shit about calling out some manufacturers bullshit. Also has good edge pro tutorials
>>30149609
Shane Sibert is one of the top 5 knife designers of all time in my book
>>30134893
Oh shit, I have that same Ontario.
The Benchmade model 51 has it's pros and cons. It's primarily supposed to be a "carry" Balisong. However, due to how light it is, it is difficult to do more complicated flips with. Don't let this discourage you if you're new to flipping, though. Performing non-aerial and non-complicated flips is relatively easy.
>>30154633
Pic not related obviously.
My Robert Erickson EDC drop point hunter finally arrived.
7.5" OAL, AEB-L at ~61 HRC, 0.110" at the spine, 0.010" behind the edge, ~10 degree per side edge bevel.
AEB-L is actually a pretty phenomenal fine grained steel. Seems to take an even finer apex than 1095, 52100 or Aogami Super.
Thoughts on wide blade EDCs? Also looking at the kershaw knockout.
>>30153608
Warranty is also pretty good.
>>30154891
Nice, anon. Thought about getting the small northern hunter from lt wright (3/32'' spine, ffg), but can't find a place for it in my budget for now.
>>30155407
Yes, but honestly, I feel like they abuse that for marketing purposes.
Any high end maker, no matter if custom or production, offers the same no questions warranty.
On ESEE knives I feel they went that way to justify the steep prices. It's not like they are prone to breaking anyways.
>>30137245
>my gf says I look retarded
seems about right
>>30149755
what's the deal with that microtech knockoff?
>>30155616
But they aremt a high end maker.tjye make good affordable no frills knives with excellent warranty.the fact they can do what a highend knife can do equally of not better for a lower price and availability means they are great knives
>>30156108
Their knives are not affordable, they're very overpriced for the materials they use.
And no, they cannot do what a high end knife can do, nor are as comfortable.
It's pretty pathetic that you have to shill this way.
>>30156143
Chill, dude.
>>30156108
The other anon is kind of right, though. Esee makes very decent stuff, but outside of rb3, izula 2 and esee3hm, they really don't compete all that well with high end knives.
Rowen makes great quality though, i'll give you that.
>>30155831
Pretty solid considering I got it for 39 bucks
Fun as hell and it comes with a sheath as well.
>>30156143
Hes just mad he bought a expenisive custom knife that will never be as useful as a esee.hes crying through the salt in his eyes that his special snowflake custom knife sucks in comparison to something availablw to the masses at a comparatively low price.
Wish I had the Esee 5 for my last afghan deployent, the ASEKs are pure garbage and we weren't able to get Gerber LMFIIs. I ended up carrying a low end S&W Tanto.
>>30156143
Are Esee overpriced? Yes, a bit.
Anything higher end is going to be more over priced though...
People find knives like the Esee 3/4 uncomfortable? Can't imagine a more comfy handle.
>>30156414
>Trying this hard
Esee isn't *that* good. And there are many knives in the 130-170 dollar range that eat esee for breakfast.
Bhk woodsman or bushcrafter for example.
>>30156477
Define 'eat for breakfast'
>>30156475
>Can't imagine a more comfy handle.
Here you go. It's not a fair comparison, given the price, but it has the most comfortable handle i have ever used. The original esee are a little too blocky. The NEW esee though...
VERY good job redesigning the handles.
Also esee rb3.
>>30156500
More comfortable handle, better geometry - meaning thinner blades and better grinds.
Take a look at the bushcrafter hc for example, from lt wright. 3/32'' blade, kephart design and uncoated ffg + much better handle. 100 bucks.
>>30156505
>>30156543
I am in the UK. Everything is expensive here.
I paid the equivalent of $165 for the Esee 3. I like the blocky handle, can't complain. Have reground the edge to make it a better cutter but don't feel the need for a thinner blade. I have other fine slicers.
is there a way to make a handle actually ergonomic to your hand with finger grooves and not sacrifice the tang or stability?
