Knife general #9. Trips decides the next knife I use for OP image, Google is running out of decent Finn Wolf pics
Previous thread: >>30173090
As mentioned before these threads need not be knives only. Other bladed weapons welcome, especially swords.
Here, have a pic of mine.
Stoned off the name because it looked stupid.
Got twho new knoves in the mail today a kershaw link and a carbon fiber ganzo.
>>30235211
*Got two new knives today*
free bump.
What knife is used at 3:20 in this video? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-sPPtp-iKLc&t=3m15s
>>30234928
So is the Finnwolf a zero grind or is that a micro bevel I see?
>my hunters
>>30235562
H&K Tumult
>>30235649
Looks to me like a scandi grind but I could be wrong. Anyone got that infographic with knife blade grinds? On mobile atm. Also would like to have the one with sword cross-sections
>>30235739
It's a scandi style grind allright, I just wasn't sure if it was zero ground or beveled, the picture there makes it seem there's a bevel on the edge.
>>30235666
thanks buddy.
>>30235769
Yup I see it. Looks like a bevel
>>30234996
Nice. I have to agree the name printed on the blade looks a little silly
If or when I end up buying a CS Finn Wolf, I'll probably do the same
here's my ashville 1way auto. lighter is for scale. absolutely no complaints.
s30v steel blade. tightly manufactured aluminum body, so there's no blade wobble. love this blade.
>>30235939
I don't like OTF's. Why have one when you could just have a spring folder or a balisong?
Anyway not here to fight over knife tupes, but that is a good looking knife I have to admit. Is s30v the same or similar to s35vn? What are good blade steels in knives?
I always see people posting different blade steels but I don't really know the difference. All I know is 440c is like the chinkshit tier stuff and most everything else is good to decent. S35vn, vg-10, 154cm, etc etc. Really what's the difference, hardness level and edge retention mainly? And what steel is best for what occassions?
>>30235985
Actual 440c is excellent, problem is it was one of the most mis-advertised steels in history, like people writing surgical steel on things when it's not even an actual steel rating. S35vn was a development of S30v, slight edge retention loss for an improvement in toughness/machinability.
The difference in most of the supersteels you listed is minimal, all of them hold an edge a long time and don't take abuse well but used to purpose they're super low maintenance steels.
>>30235985
They're cool as hell. Great form factor for something you carry every day.
>>30236008
Ah, thanks for clearing that up for me.
I've been the OP of most of these knife threads. I'm just trying to learn what I can of knives or just blades in general. Everyone seems to mention specifications like blade steels but nobody ever actually talks about them specifically, so I felt kinda out of the loop at least in that department.
>>30235985
sorry for the wait time. i botched a few ms paint trials. s30v is one of the more well balanced steels you can find it has better edge-holding properties than the majority of cost effective blades.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CPM_S30V_steel
>>30236030
Check out Zknives, it'll learn you the basics pretty quick.
>>30236021
I've only ever handled one. Since they're illegal in most states I kinda figured balisongs or regular spring folders would either be cheaper or easier to acquire or use. Hell even assisted opening maybe. The lockup on those types of knives seems to be more compact and reliable, and probably take less maintenance for more use. I could be wrong though. Just going off the idea that the more parts to a machine the easier it is to break or fail. With a balisong it's literally 1-2 flips to open or a folder with spring assist or even just a good thumbstud/flipper could open just as fast but still have a better blade. Guess that all depends on the specific knife though. OTFs prolly have their own versions of cheap knock-offs and holy grails just like all other knives
>>30236030
http://www.midwayusa.com/content/HowToGuides/knife_steel_and_handle_material_chart.htm
https://www.boker.de/us/blade-steel.html
>>30236049
It's mostly novelty above all else. It will have a varying amount of parts and the lockups of almost all OTF autos is not perfect, but that doesn't matter for most of the tasks you'd be using the knife for.
Balisongs are a great way to cut yourself.
Assisted opening folders are by far the most common and economical.
For delicate (skinning/game prep) or hard use tasks (batoning, wood prep, stabby stab) you're pretty much using a fixed blade.
>>30236051
Thanks anon that midway one helped a ton.
>>30236077
>balisongs are a good way to cut yourself
No shit. As a flipper I would have to agree. But there are some really good balis that can not only flip great but hold up to other folders in terms of actual knife use. The BM51 is supposedly the ultimate EDC balisong with the G10 handle scales, titanium liners, ss spacers and the spring loaded latch. And the Hom Specter/Specter EVO is supposed to have a great blade.
I can see where you're coming from on novelty. That's kinda why I like balisongs, really. Also I kek'd at the stabby stab
>>30236112
Yeah at the end of the day, buy whatever makes you happy; as long as you can afford it. What knives people carry is a cool reflection of their personality/values. Variety is nice.
Unless you buy a sebenza— then you've given up on life and should just kill yourself.
>>30235649
No bevel I can feel on mine. Measures out to be a 40 degree angle.
>>30236137
That gif made me chuckle. The biggest one has fucking recoil
But yeah I'd have to agree on the Sebenza's. $200+ for a utility folder when you could have a Cold Steel, Mora, Spyderco, even Benchmade for similar or lower price but similar or better quality.
Would it be a faux pas to ask about the practicality and function of CS:GO knives here? I'm thinking of buying one for my friend, and he's a stickler for knives
>>30236274
If you're buying a novelty item, do it for the novelty. None of them are particularly practical.
>>30236274
Basically what >>30236283 said.
The only ones I could see being partially practical are the Flip Knife, Falchion or the Gut Knife, but most of them are as expensive and hard to find IRL as in game.
I can name off a few of them.
>Flip Knife: Benchmade Bedlam
>Gut Knife: Buck Alpha Hunter 193. Now discontinued but you can find a new version called the Alpha Skinner
>Huntsman Knife: Mtech Xtreme MX-8054
>Falchion Knife: Cold Steel Espada (Large, not regular or XL)
>Butterfly Knife: Terry Guinn Gargoyle (extremely rare and expensive)
>Shadow Daggers: Gerber Uppercut Push Daggers
>Karambit: Cold Steel Honshu Karambit
I can't really find a brand name for the Bowie Knife, but here's a link: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002MPRT6Y?pc_redir=T1&qid=1455908686&s=sports-and-fitness&sr=1-4
Can't really get too specific with the M9 and normal Bayonets because there are a lot of those, you'll have to look around for the best ones.
>>30236283
>>30236470
I was thinking of getting it from elemental knives
https://elementalknives.com
By the by, is 420 steel good for knives? I'm a fa/tg/uy so this is out of my range of expertise
>>30236476
It's pretty basic, decent corrosion resistance but soft compared to most used these days.
>>30236476
Well I guess if you wanted cheap, pre-painted ones then elemental isn't bad, but I think the paintjobs from TacticoolKnives is closer to the in-game ones.
420 is basic, look at the chart in the first link from >>30236051, you'll see it's alright but there are better options these days
>>30236488
>>30236498
You guys are fucking great, thanks a bunch. Would you also be open to me asking about knife features?
Knife's a beast, shreds paper with no pressure and is fucking giant. Normal zippo for scale.
>>30236548
Fire away, theres probably a bunch I have 0 experience with though, my knives are somewhat traditional
Fuck it, here we go. So this kind of knife is described as having a "tanto point." Is this just referring to how the point of the blade is offset along with the diagonal cut? Also, what is the purpose of the recessed lower blade?
>>30236582
Is that recurve or just an optical illusion
>>30236588
Tanto point comes from having a point similar to an actual Tanto.
In some knives it's an area where you have a different grind pattern, generally suited more to whittling and the like, in others it's useful for doing work like a drawknife, in that knife, not really sure.
>>30236606
Forgot to mention, second part relates to the recessed question.
Okay my main concern is the hook. It's called a gut knife; is that only because of the hook on the end? Why is there a little edge at the back of the hook pocket? If you're pulling something out with the hook, wouldn't having an edge make it useless? And how would I cut with that small edge, just jimmy the knife up and down until it works its way through? Lastly, the handle: is that type of construction comfortable? It seems to me like the protruding metal would bother the hands.
>>30236030
I know that feeling. I normally go to blade forums to read up on steels then I come here for a second opinion. They break it down to the material composition of the steels to get a rough idea of performance then actually test it.
>>30236667
Gut hook is actually for cleaning an animal without puncturing the intestines. It works like a zipper. If you're experienced with cleaning an animal then it's really unneeded. Got my grandpa in law one by Gerber since he likes the gut hooks.
>>30236667
Well you wouldn't want to do lots of hard cutting tasks with one I don't think but dressing a carcass involves a lot of different cutting tasks and some prying around joints so you're not often holding the knife the same way for extended periods. The hook makes it a "gut knife" but the blade shape and length, ie: short a wide with a decent belly makes it suitable for dressing game, To be honest though I think those handles buck/buck style knives use are mainly a cheap to make easy to clean option rather than ideal.
Looking for a swiss army knife that meets the following criteria
>uk legal
>has pliers
>has a saw
>isn't too big to fit in jeans pockets
>>30237122
Don't think Ive seen pliers on the midsized SAK's
>>30237122
>>30237144
Sweet dubs.
Anyways yeah I'd have to agree with second anon, I don't think there are any Swiss Army Knives with a saw or pliers that can fit in normal pockets. You can hardly fit anything in jean pockets really. And I doubt any of the SAK's are UK legal
>>30237122
SOG makes a multitool where you can change out tools to make it compliant and suit your needs. Just don't know how comfortable it'll be in a pair of jeans.
Our king carries a benchmade. What do you carry?
https://youtu.be/1G50Qu2ZRis
>>30237122
The only SAK I know that has pliers is the Deluxe Tinker, and that doesn't have a saw.
You'll probably have to go with a multitool.
>>30237122
You may want to look at the Hercules, or the WorkChamp.
https://www.swissarmy.com/us/en/Products/Swiss-Army-Knives/Large-Pocket-Knives/WorkChamp/p/0.9064
https://www.swissarmy.com/us/en/Products/Swiss-Army-Knives/Large-Pocket-Knives/Hercules/p/0.9043
Both are pretty big, but you could probably fit it in a pocket.
>>30238192
The blades on them are ~4" though aren't they? which would be UK illegal afaik.
>>30237122
You would need a sak farmer modded to include pliers. Or something similar
>>30236590
It's recurve
>>30239351
What Benchmade model is it? 67 or is it from the time when they were still "Pacific Cutlery Corp."?
>>30236588
That "lower blade" is often referred to as a "nightmare grind," named by Mick Strider who points out that it is literally a nightmare to grind. I don't think he had any real practical purpose in mind, sometimes he just likes to do stuff that looks cool.
Since my wife saved me some money for dinner last night. Got myself a few presents for Father's day including this Kershaw Leek in elmax. First Kershaw and first "super metal" knife I ever bought.
>>30241446
Liner lock ? No frame lock?
>>30241560
This model only comes in a liner lock. Shame it's discontinued now. Figured it was a steal at $90 when other knives in elmax are easily over $150.
>>30242087
That's too bad indeed. But yes, very good deal on the steel.
Curse you, Burnley, for pandering to the weeaboo audience
>>30242617
Japanese style wraps only look good on Japanese style swords or knives. Those blades do not match the handles at all, and what's the point in havig a fixed with a handle that big and a blade that small? Dispoportionate knives kinda drive me crazy, unless it's a folder and the difference is only slight. When the handle is 2x longer than the blade it gets ridiculous
>>30237122
Have fun.
http://www.swissarmyknights.com/sak-selector
Thinking hard about getting a ZT0350. Anyone recommend one at or the other?
This is my main knife
just cleaned it from when it was last used to turn meat at a BBQ (students are too disorganised to bring tongs to a BBQ)
And I just put on this state of the art rubber band handle till I get hold of some new para cord, because I'm actually using the para cord it came with (didn't think I'd ever do that)
Don't think I've ever USED a knife as much as this one
>>30236137
>What knives people carry is a cool reflection of their personality/values. Variety is nice.
this and >>30246018
I love seeing a knife used to it's full potential, its like seeing a racehorse run, its doing what it was made for
>>30246018
Forgot why I came here, does anyone have any tips for making a good sheath? The one the knife came with is falling apart and I don't like the idea of stabbing myself...
>>30246018
The paracord is meant to be used to make the knife into a spear should you enter a survival situation. Don't think the rubber bands would cut it.
>>30246085
Don't fret, read the full post
>>30246002
ZT makes great quality stuff. Do it.
>>30246075
Bumping with what I have
Top to bottom
>Favourite knife, my 1st fixed blade needs new sheath
>2nd peace of equipment I received as a Swiss conscript (after glorious and based Sig) got it engraved at the end of my long service
>16th birthday present
>Shitty knife that I really don't care what happens to, but is razor sharp and I carry in my bag (fuck I just realised it's my ECD)
I use a browning model 0136 folding knife, it's got a good clip built on that manages to fit onto a pusser's issue belt, so still conforms with uniform code, usually only gerbers fit, or you have to get a belt case.
> some sandnigger stabbed someone
> campaign against knifes
> all one hand opening knifes made illegal, because they are "2 fast"
> 10+ years later
> okay okay, let's try and make them legal again
Finally from the 01.07 they will be legal again, and importing or even buying them locally will be possible again.
>>30246275
get a life :^)
srsly though I'm happy for you guys, it's sad that it has gotten this bad though
>>30234928
looks like a cheap gas station knife not like something in the $40 range
Uk knife policy is a joke.
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/sale-of-lethal-zombie-killer-knives-to-be-banned-in-the-uk-a6804976.html
>>30234928
Guys, I've been kinda out of the loop for a while. What are the latest meme knives?
I like small, thin, highly concealeable knives, that are also cheap enough to be disposable. I've been carrying many Douk Douks for 7 years now, and I love them, but I'm still on the lookout for something more.
>>30246366
Latest meme knives, Balisongs or Karambits, take your pick really.
>>30246381
I don't want to be known as a guy who has a Karamit
Balisong though.. meh
>>30246075
https://youtu.be/uVoeOeeguIs
Googling how to make a kydex sheath even pops up a list of materials you need.
>>30246366
Is it your pic? Nice mods. I also like douk-douk for the same reasons.
>>30245125
> what's the point in havig a fixed with a handle that big and a blade that small?
You've never used you knife for woodworking.
>>30236588
It's supposed to mimic the infamous tom brown tracker (of the hunted fame). Technically, the recessed secondary edge is supposed to protect the edge when cutting/chopping with the primary. In practice, it's completely redundant.
Is the Juice Cs4 worth 60 quid?
>>30246937
Depends on you? Do you need the tools it offers for $60 or is most of it something you can live without?
>>30246146
Your every carry day? Also chair force amiright?
>>30247011
I'd probably use it 3+ times a day
>>30247038
Sounds fairly worth it then.
>>30247033
I just keep it in the bag I take to lectures along with books water etc.
Chairforce is best force... well its good for the CV... and it's not like there is any war on to go and fight in... and as long as you aren't in weapons, those guys were always so bored...
>>30246002
The 0350 is great stuff. Go for it.
>>30246366
Other than your average chinkshit knockoffs (Gerber mostly), Karambits, Sebenzas, and Stilettos are the memes now.
>>30246381
Balisongs can be flipped which is a hobby itself, and most high quality balis have good enough blades to be used for actual knife work like a regular folder, just with 2 handles instead of 1
>>30248379
That in no way changes their meme tier, it's like saying throwing knives or shurikens aren't a meme because you can practice throwing them.
>>30248399
Most of them are still practical for knife use, but with the bonus of being able to be flipped. Throwing knives/shurikens can't usually do much other than stabbing, throwing, or sometimes opening mail. Balisongs can do a lot more than that.
Throwing knives and shurikens are down there with Karambits. Balisongs are still able to hold up as a knife unlike the other meme tier shit
>>30248452
We're gonna have to agree to disagree.
>>30248399
I carried a butterfly in high school, some cheap stainless steel one. Twenty bucks from budk and used it hard in scouts for everything from rope cutting to food prep. It's just another knife, with the benefit of being fun to play with. As long as you can sharpen well it doesn't matter so much what you carry for a beater.
We weren't supposed to be carrying large fixed blades or lock backs (regional restriction in scouting) and none of our leaders knew anything about knife laws so I just carried a butterfly because it was way safer for hard use than the approved slip joints.
