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>>30310444
>redirect other knife threads
Don't do this, if a thread comes up with a specific question it should be answered in that thread, don't force your attention whoring circle jerk on others
>>30310523
This thread gets slow sometimes. The last one went for 3 days, that's why OP put it in there.
My most recent purchase was an Ontario SP-6.
>>30312230
My Ontario
Case sodbuster
Minimalist
Paramilitary 2
Shitty bed
>>30312246
I have one of those around here somewhere, also an ASEK and an 18" machete with knuckle guard.
Some of my other fixed-blades.
Rate my modest family and suggest my next buys bros
>>30312503
7/10
Obviously missing BM and Spyjewco
>>30310444
where is the sebenza shitposter, i haven't seen him in a while
What are some of the best automatics out there? Not OTFs, side-opening autos. I'm looking to get one, maybe a Protech or a Piranha.
>>30312999
Nice get.
Anyway, Sebenza guy is a pretty old meme by now. Maybe he'll emerge if you summon him.
>>30313003
Benchmade, hogue, kershaw launch, Boker Kalashnikov
What's a nice, medium sized knife for someone who doesn't have much experience? Innawoods purposes.
>>30313138
Esee 3.
>>30313138
Mora knives, Glock field knife, Ontario 499 or 498, ESEE knives.
Pooping knife
>>30313811
Are you on the Great Lakes
>>30313811
>Molson
Yankee hockey fan detected. Red Wings master race here.
>>30310444
Just ordered a chinese copy of a Spyderco Vallotton
>>30314608
I'm drunk and not good at math, how big is that knockoff?
>>30314398
taco bell? lol
>>30314654
Blade is about 3.5"
>>30310444
WHO
>>30314675
Bar. Same tp dispenser.
>>30314708
Carrying a wave in a bar. I approve
I recommend the Chris Reeve Sebenza, one look at the Sebenzas tight tolerances and second to none fit and finish should have them dropping to their knees in awe.
>>30314725
Oh shit, it's Sebenza Guy. Back from the dead.
>>30314708
It's actually the floor tiles and poop rail that got me.
I had to scrub the floor tiles last night for a good 4 hours.
Luckily I'm about to move to my next job.
>>30314725
How many $$$?
>>30314738
I was never dead, just out purchasing the latest and greatest Chris Reeve Sebenzas
>>30314725
But what if I like the Mnandi better?
>>30314725
Oh boy. Someone post the video if demko beating a sebenza to shit
>>30314773
Excellent choice another solid Chris Reeve knife
>>30314767
>yaw it's actually Chris reeves
>>30314767
>damascus steel
>>30310545
We already had a balisong /ktg/not long ago. We need to talk about other blades too instead of posting the same old material.
Speaking of new material, my new Leek finally came in. Turns out it's a framelock. Just loving the spring assist while my wife gives me this "boys and their toys" look.
>>30314797
Have another Chris Reeve Sebenza, friend.
>>30313012
Heeeere sebenza sebenza sebenza. Come get the baIt!
>>30314824
What does your wife's son think of it?
>>30314834
Don't know, I'll ask when he gets home.
>adopted him to give father figure
>>30314847
I heard they only prefer "problem solvers" is that true?
>>30314847
Never had a Kershaw before. Pretty impressed.
>>30314864
Kershaws are pretty stabil for the money.
>>30314864
Love my leek. Got one of the frame lock versions. Carried one as an edc for years before switching To a spyderco.
>>30314824
Elmax version hey, they still making them or is it a discontinued model? I wanted an Elmax Blur but monies.
>>30314864
Kershaws are the best chinashit you can buy
>>30316522
Other than the fact the Leek never visited China
>>30316590
Fuck urself m8
>>30316875
>>30312230
>>30312246
Did someone say Ontario?
>>30316522
Wrong that title belongs to ganzo
>>30316975
>ganzo
>good
>>30316114
What exactly is Elmax and how does it compare to other modern steels?
>>30317130
https://www.bladeops.com/Articles.asp?ID=272
This article should make it clear.
>>30314738
But still brain-dead
>>30314767
>dat cheap damascus imitation.
I hope you didn't pay more than $20
>The 'real' knife used in the movie is called 'The mission' model. It is handmade by the Jimmy Lile knives company, and costs around 1500 dollars, but it's one of the finest survival knives on the market, and can stand very hard usage.
>>30317821
I'm a faggot and hit post accidentally like the inpatient retard I am
This shit's not even a stick tang so how the fuck does it "take very hard usage"?
>>30317821
Finest knives my ass. I'll take pic related over that shit any day.
>>30317142
Thanks anon.
>>30314777
That's unnecessary. Sebenza fag is a local attraction these days
Any of you /k/illers got experience with Bark River blades? Thinking of picking up a Fox River 2.
All of their burl handles make me erect.
>>30316114
It's discontinued. Found this one on eBay for $90. There's a few more for a little over 100 last I checked.
>>30318482
Nice man, I've got a love hate relationship with sprint runs, love that they're around mixing things up, hate that they come and go so quick.
>>30312463
What knife is that on the far left?
>>30319357
Looks like an Izula
i dont know how to fuckin reply on this damn site cause im a pleeb but for the guy asking abt the knife on the far left its an esee izula 2.
>>30319416
Click on the numbers next to their post time/date
hi guys, i need to know, there is something like a key for to look for blades without the handles? or if you can give me links for producer or specialized sellers i ll be more than grateful.
Im looking for tanto and bowie blades
>>30314577
No swissjew, fuck sports! Only weapons and beer
>>30319835
look for a knife blank
>>30310444
Friendly Reminder.
>>30320246
Cherry picking isn't very good, anon.
>>30320246
>>30310477
>That bent rat tang
KA-BAR overrated a shit.
>>30320246
They're not afraid to produce strange designs (like their ethnic series) or knives designed specifically for self defense (Gunting and Civ).. would you approve if they made sharpened pry bars and folding kukhris? Fucking shit bird.
>>30314725
>trash
>:^)
For all the knifefags:
If its not
>1095
or
>D2 Tool
or
>Wusthof (not Gourmet) cutlery or ESEE field knives
It costs too much and works like shit.
All those CPM fad faggits never tell you that their $400 2" knife cannot hold an edge worth a shit due to the fact it gets micro-chips no matter how you sharpen it.
Notible mentions goes to
>Henkels (not international) cutlery and Benchmade (so much $$$, but quality nonetheless, except their 154CM - shit is impossible to sharpen as sharp as when it left the factory)
>440C
>>30320349
>calls others Fucking shit bird.
>infatuated fanboy of knives which look like bird skulls
you got a feather-fetish or sumthin? jerk it to Buckbeak cause it satisfies both your avian and furry fantasies? go fuck yourself cunt.
European here and I want to start conceal carrying a knife. I was wondering if there was a type of handle available that you can just clip onto the waistband of your trousers?
>>30320429
I have all sorts of knives other than Spyderco, just don't understand the hate. They're willing to produce designs and use uncommon materials even when they're not likely to make a ton of money. At this point I'm sure everyone has acquiesced to your flawless logic and solid facts regarding what is shit and what is not so you can surely go do something more productive with your time.
>>30320460
Not really a handle type but yiu can get knives with pocket clips. Little metal clips on the side of the handle that just slide onto your pants pocket, or if you like, the waistband. It gives it some stability to just hang there for when you need it, but t gets in the way of handling the knife when it comes to work. Sometimes they're easily removable and some knives don't even have them. Depends on the knife really
>>30320482
>so you can surely go do something more productive with your time.
Good, my work is done here. Now on to cream-er pastures.
I'm probably going to get a spyderco Dragon fly or something smaller for general cutting purposes. But I'm a big fan of the idea of carrying an easily deployable knife to get an attacker off of you in case he is going for your gun.
Being that I'm in CA fixed blades are illegal but folders of any size are not. What does /k/ think of muh tacticool assisted opener CRKT Hissatsu?
>>30320657
Hissatsu is available in folder and fixed versions, be careful what you order
But
>weeb name
>weeb design
>tiny flap thumbstud
>small blade
I don't own one so I can't tell how it performs, but just judging by the specs nopethefuckout
Guys, I'm thinking of buying a karambit style folder with one of those catches so that it deploys straight out of the pocket if needed.
I've narrowed it down between these two
>Blade-Tech Riptide Karambit
>Fox 479 Black G10 Folding Karambit
Could someone tell me which is better? I've seen people shitting on both of them online But both seem highly rated, I'm leaning toward the riptide because I like that little recurve towards the end.
>>30312983
Check mate athiests
>>30320802
Knife spear counts right?
Maybe, inappropriate board, but I need a decent kitchen knife and a tin opener. General stores sell awful quality shit. Is there a quality brand, or general advice what to look after? I've heard about "self-sharpening" and ceramic knives, but I think it's all marketing bullshit.
Combat knives are outlawed here.
>>30320733
That hand in the pic is mine, I recently aquired my folder. I really like the fixed version. I typically dont like weeb stuff but I have a soft spot for the Hissatsu from CRKT.
Its an assisted opener, it has a spring inside so that shit flies out effortlessly. It's not meant to be used as an EDC knife. Purely a defensive knife. Which is why I'm also looking for a tiny spyderco that can fit in my watch pocket.
Have experience with a spyderco Dragon fly 2? That's what I'm thinking about
>>30320748
I just checked the riptide... Damn that thing is hella tight.
>inb4 he said hella
But I'd still gravitate a bit more towards the Fox. The fox is made in Italy i believe
>>30320856
Wusthof (non Gourmet) or Henkels (non International)
everything else is shit. Personally I like the way Wusthof classic looks and feels in hand better than Henkels. However, the fuller tends to get in the way when dicing, so their Le Cordon Bleu line would probably be ideal, but I cant get over their fuckhuge logo on the side. A Classic extra-wide 6" would probably suit the title of 'Best versatile kitchen food processing knife" available, and only costs ~$70. And MAKE SURE you get it from an Authorized Retailer and keep your original receipt, that way if anything were to go wrong, like in 5-10 years your black wood-like handles develop hair-cracks near the rivets, you can take advantage of their lifetime warranty and get a free replacement from Wusthof.
>>30320856
Cold steel also has a kitchen line
>>30320657
>small blade
Clearly it was mentioned what it's for. Never was it said anyone was planning to fence with it. For the purpose of getting an attacker off you so you can draw your gun without risking being disarmed, even a blade half that size would do.
>>30320945
>>30320949
Thanks for the replies
>>30320856
>>30320945
>Wusthof (non Gourmet)
>everything else is shit
Wusthof designs are nice but something like a Tojiro DP is waay better for the $, significantly better steel in the kitchen and they run it harder than most.
>>30321321
Forgot pic
>>30313138
Mora. The sharpening is idiot proof because of the wide bevel, they cost less than 15 bucks, and even though they're 3/4 tang, you can still baton with them. The Scandi grind is excellent for carving, too. Not too big a deal if you break it or lose it, either, since they're so cheap. Get a Companion instead of a Clipper. The tang is longer and they're just more sturdy.
>>30320905
If you wanna go small its the man bug
I'm looking to get a couple knives to use in a warehouse mostly for cutting boxes, tape, and some rope. What are some good, slim, and compact knives for this purpose?
So far I've used the gerber that went dull in 5 days and the Swiss army knife which lasted 2 weeks before dulling.
>>30321505
Spyderco Centofante
3", 2.5oz, vg-10, ~$60
Kershaw Leek
3", 3oz, 14c28, ~$40
Crkt Ripple
3", 2.5oz, 8cr steel, ~$40
Few different styles there but all with decent length blades and lightweight.
>>30320590
Saved. Will have a hearty fap later. Thx m8.
>>30321505
Ontario rat model 2
Spyderco persistence
Spyderco delica
Buck redpoint
Kershaw half ton
Kershaw leek/chive
General range from 20 to around 60.
>>30310444
Got a titanium zt 450 on the way, first zt. Anything in particular I should look out for?
>>30321626
The 0450 is great. Good choice. Really only two issues:
1. The blade centering can get a bit off when you flip it. You can just tighten it back, but it is somewhat annoying. I've heard of this issue with most of the newer ZTs.
2. If you put pressure on the lock bar, the detent will become extremely hard to overcome, and the knife will only flip out if you put a lot of force into the flipper. And since the 0450 is pretty slim, you'll have to put your hands on someplace other than the lockbar to have it flip out.
>>30321575
>>30321626
Ty guys
Dad just bought a 940 on a whim to replace his well used mini grip tanto
Gotta say I'm pretty jealous. It's a solid knife.
>>30321889
I ordered the new 940-2 earlier today myself as I've allways liked the blade and shape of the 940 but was put off by the aluminium handles.
Now that it's available in G10 it was a no brainer and I had to get one.
>>30321726
I have heard about both of these issues. I was meaning to ask if loctite or an equivalent would suffice at holding the pivot in place.
Not so much worried about the locker situation as my only frame lock was a boker nano and that thing is tiny.
Thank you for the help!
>>30321733
No problem. The rat can handle a shit load of abuse. The persistence is decently sized and comfy and the one I forgot to mention, also Spyderco is the ambitious, which is slightly smaller than the persistence, if you feel that it's too big.
>>30321889
Those 940s are fucking tits, good choice by Dad.
>>30319357
ESEE Izula.
>>30321575
The only thing that turns me off the centofante is the pin construction.its an awesome looking knife but once the wear comes in theres no fixin it.
>>30321505
Try out the kershaw link or some ganzos .my personnal favorite is a delica.
>>30320337
True, but she served me well on many a camping trip, but the esee 6 will take over.
>>30320856
Ontario Old Hickory knives.
https://ontarioknife.com/cutlery/old-hickory
i broke the clip on my daily carry knife but they are sending me a free replacement.
>>30322269
Gonna be a long time before that's a concern though, mines been on edc duty for 2 years and it's rock solid.
>>30322314
Yeah i know but it worries me. I love centofante designs and really wishes i picked up the memory before it was discontinued.
>>30321505
Correct me if I'm wrong here. But I'm under the impression any knife after 2 weeks of cutting shit up in a warehouse will dull.
If anything that's a testament to the quality of steel from the Swiss knife. You have to resharoen knives buddy.
I will admit though I don't know too much about steel and it's edge retention qualities. For all I know a good knife is supposed to last you a whole year without need for sharpening.
>>30321505
Just get a box cutter god damn
>>30322369
Aye but one of those would bankroll 3's for the rest of your live and your kids lives.
>>30320905
Dragonfly II is probably the the best-designed knives I've ever owned. It's tiny, fits anywhere, offers a grip superior to knives of twice its size and weight, and is one hell of a cutter. Only time I ever *need* to carry a larger pocketknife knife is when I have to do yard or field work.
>>30322392
Lot of variables. Toughness and wear resistance are separate factors- a wear resistant "super" steel that holds an edge for a long time (M390, CTS 204P, CPM 20CV, ZDP-189) is often not that tough- meaning it'll cut abrasive material for a long time, but will chip or break rather than rolling or deforming should it hit something hard- say, a staple, or another piece of metal. High toughness steels (1095, 52100, 3V) will lose their razor edge after a comparatively small amount of use, but they'll roll or deform rather than chipping, and touching them up can be achieved with a few passes on a sharpening stone or a strop.
>>30322512
Although 3V holds an edge cutting abrasives for a loooot longer than 1095 or 52100
Badass little blade right here. Kinda cheap ($40-$60) titanium handles
>>30322573
I like it. I want a Boker stingray
>>30322573
Nice looking design, clean and simple, what is it?
>>30322117
Yeah the aluminum handles make it feel solid but I don't really like how the texture of anodized aluminum feels in my hand. Still very jealous of his knife though. I just use the knife blade on my Leatherman mostly. I don't use a knife often enough to justify much more than that as anything other than a fashion accessory. He uses his constantly though, and it shows on his mini grip.
>>30322658
Damn, that one is nice
>>30322746
Boker Plus is the brand. Don't know too much about them, except that this one is made in China. Good blade steep though 440-C
>>30321321
>significantly better steel
Jap knives are hardened ~10HRC more than german knives. While this may allow the edge to be ground to 11deg instead of 17deg, its absolutely fucked if you hit bone or another cooking utensil, not to mention it is a bitch to sharpen. Those knives are meant for light cutting of soft material, such as fish and vegetables, being washed separately, and then hung onto their own personal knife rack to dry.
I personally dont like that for a GP kitchen knife. If I want stupidsharp for cutting something perfectly, I'll bust out the scalpel. Otherwise I want a workhorse that isnt gonna get a nice chip/gouge in it if I throw it in the dishwasher and a dish keeps rocking into it.
>>30320337
Shut up, it's from me using my knives....some thing you prob don't ever do.
>>30322855
How are you going to slice a tomato or get a perfect cut on an expensive tenderloin with a scalpel?
>>30323075
You dont for a tomato. But for the meat you can. However, that wusthof will take care of everything just fine. I'm trying to say that too hard/brittle a knife is a thing. Wusthof tends to balance all factors optimally.
Father just bought me my first knife and I know nothing. Is it complete garbage or what?
>Made in China
>Designed and Engineered in Oregon
>Stainless Steel
>>30323200
Pretty garbage desu, but it will be a good knife to learn your sharpening techniques and don't worry if you fuck the angle up.
>>30323200
Not the best but it will do you well for a while. Sounds like you have a nice dad, carry it around and make sure he sees you using it. Don't forget Father's Day is tomorrow.
>>30323285
>>30323290
Will do. Thanks bros.
>>30310444
Newfag in.
Top left is a little Barlow I bought at a fair for $2
Right is my $14 morakniv I got from sportsman guide a while ago
Middle is my <$20 kershaw volt and
below is my knife I forged from a railroad spike
r8 me
>>30323200
I have one of those. Not too bad for a work knife
Looking for a good folder sub $90
Mainly EDC, possibly innawoods. Basically expensive letter/box opener about 80% of the time tho. Looking into Spyderco. Centofante, Endura is what I've seen that gets good reviews so far. Any other suggestions for other brands, specific models? Doesn't have to be straight-up folder, assisted and automatics are also legal in my state.
Looking for a fixed blade, 5.5" max. Probably trying to spend less than $100; it probably won't get much use in the bush but may occasionally be carried on a belt for shits and giggles.
Don't really want a mora or glock knife.
I've gotten all of these as gifts throughout the years.
>kershaw
>buck
>schrade
>browning
Hate on em, niggas.
>>30322407
I dunno, I don't like how they cut and the cheap ones at work are bulky.
>>30320657
Fixed blades aren't illegal; they just have to be open carried.
>>30323631
I posted that kershaw volt above, could've swore I got it for around $20 amazon prime but now it's like $28. Super sharp, some kinda magic stainless (I took it snorkeling cause I didn't have a dive knife, just dry it right away) assisted opening, you can flip the clip on one side to carry point up or down. Really don't have experience with any others though
>>30323643
Get a cheap gerber and don't feel bad about beating it up.
>>30322143
Loctite definitely help with that issue. My 450 had that issue and blue loctite fixed it right up. My 804 and 801 never had that issue though so it may just be an issue with the size of the 450
>>30323631
Mini Griptilian comes in around $85 and is probably the best sub $100 folder of all time
>>30323848
The mini grip my dad replaced today for his new 940. He used the shit out of it. Gonna send it to benchmade Monday for sharpening
>>30321505
Look into getting a carbidized knife.
While it won't get shaving sharp (at least without a ton of difficulty), it'll slice cardboard for days. The softer steel wears away faster than the carbide, so you almost get a self-sharpening effect.
>>30323874
>today for his new 940
Is your dad wranglercuck?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1G50Qu2ZRis
>>30323848
>>30323874
Mini Grip huh? Can't say I'm too huge on the aesthetics or the price tag but if it works, it works. I'll look into it.
>>30323780
Guess I can't be too picky at $28 but that handle does not look comfy. Maybe, maybe...
>>30323920
No and I think that would insult him if he considered the comparison
On a $50 total budget what should I get for knife sharpening tools? Total newbie here.
>>30324082
Carry on fellow comrade
>>30324082
This is now a MAGA thread
>>30323824
Alright, thanks komrade
>>30324082
A decent dual grit water stone should meet most tasks for around 10-25 bucks depending km brand. Lanky sharpeners can usually be had off the internet for under 50.
Smith's has a triple and a pull through, both for around 20 bucks.
Personally I like water stones the most as it let's me set what I feel is the best edge. Pull through are okay, but tend to take metal with them, shortening the life of the blade.
Check amazon. There's also a very well made one I can't remember for the life of me. It's dual sided and shifts as you slide your knife along the honing block to maintain angle easier. Well maybe somebody else will remember.
>>30324325
All sharpening systems work by removing metal
>>30323922
Is not bad, I mean it's definitely not uncomfortable, worst it seem be a littllle slick when wet it your stabbing something(?), but it has good thumb grooves/jimping
Be honest with me /k/, is it stupid to carry a knife for self-defense?
>>30324449
The only time you should carry a knife for self defense is in a place where you can't carry a firearm or as a backup to a firearm or as a tool you use for EDC that can also be used to stab something. Pepper spray would probably be better to make a quick getaway frankly. And if they're so high that the pepper spray doesn't phase them, then they won't be bothered by some slashes either.
>>30324403
No shit bud. Pull through tend to remove more than what's really necessary. At least the Smith's pull through does. With water stones it's not quite as noticeable and easier to fix small nicks due to the fill that occurs.
>>30324325
Waterstones are good, but tend to rust a high carbon blade. I prefer oilstones, but those are much more messy than waterstones.
>>30325126
Fair enough. Any polarized you'd recommend? Been meaning to try one out. Also what do you use for a placemat/work area. For water stones I use an old shemagh that's taken a beating.
>>30324449
If you're gonna go full retard and carry a blade for self defense, at least carry the absolute best for straight up killing people.
>>30325167
Too bad the Brits have gone full cuck mode
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fairbairn%E2%80%93Sykes_fighting_knife
Could you imagine this guy ever being born in the UK today?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDGHKyB3T_U
>>30322855
I've goth both 1.4116 German knives and some VG-10 Jap knives and you're right the German one goes in the dishwasher but it also requires sharpening 10x as often so the Jap knives end up doing more cutting. If I didn't want something that holds and edge or that I can abuse I could always buy a dirty cheap Wiltshire or somesuch.
>>30325152
>Also what do you use for a placemat/work area. For water stones I use an old shemagh that's taken a beating.
Whatever is handy I guess
>>30322269
Isn't this the Ganzo clone of that one HK knife?
>>30310444
What is a good knife for my girlfriend to EDC? She goes innawoods a lot and I've been teaching her how to use a knife on a human being--I just don't know what the current knife market is like. Very rarely does she wear anything with real pockets.
>>30312377
>Case sodbuster
Very nice. Mine doesn't have the medallion on it, any idea when yours was made? Mine was probably made ten to fifteen years ago, I'll have to ask my Dad. He got it for me as my first hunting knife: a Sodbuster because he grew up in Kansas, a Case because I grew up in Bradford, PA.
>>30326995
Well, can she put something on a belt?
>>30327065
Currently, no, but she's reworking her wardrobe to move her M&P 9 Shield from her bag to a paddle holster, so probably at some point. I showed her the 5.11 tactical girl pants, but she wasn't excited about them because they don't come in hippie colors.
Right now, she could probably IWB carry a thin, lightweight folder.
>>30323631
Manix 2 lightweight. Not great for innawoods but perfect edc. So light I forget I have it on me most of the time. It also had a decent sized blade.
>>30323290
Speaking of that, anyone know if there are any deals going on for Father's Day? This is for me (my kids are too young to give a shit).
>>30320945
Messermeister meridian elite is way better than henckels or wusthof. Full bolsters suck.
>>30327417
Sportsman's Warehouse. Got my dad a rifle safe that has a 22-gun capacity (that's right, quantity of guns not caliber) on sale, usually $200 for $130. I didn't really look because I wanted basically everything in the knife department but I'm sure they've got some deals going on those.
>>30327598
Thanks
>>30310444
I'm an EMT.
I'm a construction worker.
I'm an FMA practitioner.
I'm an outdoorsman.
I'm flying to Wichita, Kansas with no checked luggage. What should I buy when I land?
>>30326484
yup its quite nice. for 16 bucks off amazon
I asked /out/ because I don't really plan on it being a weapon (would have to be a real shit situation but I suppose it could happen) but I am moving out of the country and into the city so the big chopper I generally keep me gets me a lot more attention then I want. I'm looking for a good knife around 5-7 inches, and my budget is $100 or less. anyone have any opinions? my friend recommend a usmc ka-bar but I thought id get a few more options first.
Just bought a leather full size KA-BAR for $65, how well/shitty did I do?
>>30326995
>I've been teaching her how to use a knife on a human being--I just don't know what the current knife market is like
>teaching knife use but doesn't know what the knife market is like
Are you sure you know what you're doing?
>>30328194
I know about different blade shapes and such, I just don't know who sells what anymore. I haven't trained with the FMA crowd in a few years.
>>30327758
I usually get myself a good bacon cheeseburger when traveling if I can help it
>>30328319
I have a layover in Dallas-Fort Worth, maybe I can get a good one there. Thanks for the inspo, Anon.
>>30327879
First of all you want a fixed lace or a folder?
>>30328741
sorry forgot, fixed blade and if it wasn't clear in my first post I meant 5-7 inch blade not overall length
>>30328808
You're gonna want to look strictly at bush knives. Fuck Kabar and any other "fighting knife". Go to ESEE and work from there. You'll have to pay a bit more but it's worth the money
Anyone have a Microtech Combat Troodon? I've been thinkning of getting one. I have the regular Troodon and it's a good utility-sized blade, but i want a bigger one.
>>30328916
>memecrotech
I wish. Too rich for my blood
>>30328915
figured as much, but you have probably seen the kind of people who recommend a kabar for any task, generally followed by 'if it was good enough for mah pappy in the war it can do anything' always seemed like the fudd of the knife world to me, will go look into ESEE for now, thanks!
>>30328923
Yeah, they're a bit overpriced. Got mine when they cost $300 instead of $350. Plus they're legal in my state, which is nice
>>30327758
>I'm an EMT.
>I'm a construction worker.
You do both? Aren't they both full time jobs?
Just get some cheap EMT shears or a box cutter and dump it before you come back.
>>30326995
Get her a separate innawoods and EDC knife. For innawoods, get her a Scandi knife in a baldric rig (pic related). That way you don't have to worry about wearing a belt when innawoods. For brands, I'd recommend Helle, Roselli, or one of the more fancy moras.
For EDC, get her a slim folder, like a Spyderco Dragonfly or Centofante
>>30329012
I do road construction during road construction season and EMT work during layoff season. I used to be a pipefitter, but the oil crash made it hard to find work in that trade.
>dump it before you come back
I'm actually driving back, so I get to keep what I buy. Should've said that in the first place, I guess.
>knife in a baldric rig
Was actually thinking of doing this with the Case Cutlery Twin Finn set. I grew up around where they make Case knives, so I'm a little biased. Maybe a Scandi grind is the way to go, though.
>Spyderco Dragonfly or Centofante
Researching these now, thanks Anon.
Just bought a ken onion work sharp... did I fucking buy a meme or what.
I don't are about perfectly symmetrical edges, and I sharpen all my fillet knives by hand. Was it worth it? I've already restored two knives with it, personally I like it.
>>30329325
You bought his name anon
>>30323643
try the cold steel kobun
What are /k/'s thought on spyderco midyear releases?
>>30329527
I like the look of the Advocate and the Junction, the rest are take it or leave it for me.
>>30329325
>personally I like it.
All that matters
>>30329527
>MADE IN TAIWAN
>>30329596
Their high end knives have been for years
>>30329620
NOT EVERY SINGLE ONE OF THEM, LIKE IN THIS RELEASE.
>>30329575
I like the spydiechef mostly because its a scaled up versionof the techno
>>30325187
RIP Scotty
>>30329596
let's be honest, no one really gives a shit where something is made
millions of products that Americans buy everyday are made in China or Vietnam and no one bats an eye
>>30329325
>I don't know what meme means
>/k/'s approval means more than me personally liking the product
My roommate just got a Becker BK7, thing is super nice and makes my Ontario SP2 feel like shit. I want something similar now.
>>30327417
Blade play has some otfs for 14.99. Bought one for shits.
http://www.bladeplay.com/item--Bolt-Desert-Tan-DA-OTF-Automatic--17179
>>30325167
>the absolute best
>>30329638
So the 2 built in Japan and one built in China are built in Taiwan?
Just got this little number for $25. How did I do?
Had one of these for a few years and it was fantastic, just recently lost it.
Anything better for under $20?
>>30313012
He only comes if you insult CRK.
I am debating becoming a microtech shitposter myself.
>>30328916
I do. But its a single edge not double.
Pretty badass.
>>30331636
Well, Microtech does make some really fucking cool shit.
>>30321889
i kinda wanna get one of the g10 940's. i love the green spacer bars
>>30320748
The emerson one.
>>30331704
It's expensive as all hell, though, and what's up with those weird twisting daggers?
First for using the top of your car window to sharpen your blade
Anyone have experience with this knife?
Best cheap fixed blade knife for everything?
Is the glock 81 good
Someone was asking in a previous thread about the usefulness of the Swiss Army knife. This is the kind of stuff I use it for most of the time. Great for taking apart odds and ends and random jobs that require a screwdriver.
>>30334517
I use my weatherman for that and people always give me shit
>>30334741
>weatherman
I'd give you shit, too, bud.
>>30334741
>I use my weatherman
Slavery is outlawed, anon
who kershaw skyline edc here ?
>>30334741
I've been putting off buying one, the sak does a good job at being a screwdriver and I don't need pliers all that often. Probably going to get one just haven't yet.
>>30334967
I EDC'd one for a while. Nice little knife
>>30335334
You say that now but wait till you carry pliers. It's my most used tool and it comes out all the time
>>30335539
I work in a kitchen so most things can be taken apart with just a screwdriver, but around the house pliers come in handy but at home I've got a toolbox with a few pairs. So far I've done fine with just the sak.
>>30321575
Aw shit
best knife
I've been checking out the Alice Pack for Innawoods guide and it recommended the Fallkniven S1 survival knife. When I looked it up, the price range was over $100. Is there a cheaper alternative or is this the best knife of its kind?
>>30334967
Just carried mine today
My favourite <$100 knife of all time
>>30337814
>Spyder Centofante
>Kershaw Leek
>CRKT Ripple
Which one are you referring to?
>>30337911
Alice Pack for Innawoods? I'd like to have a link to that guide, I have an AP that I'm looking to turn into a bugout bag
>>30337934
It's in the sticky but here.
>>30337911
Really depends on what you want out of your knife
>>30337911
>Is there a cheaper alternative or is this the best knife of its kind?
A knife is arguably your most important tool for innawoods.
Why would you want to skimp on it?
>>30338230
Because a lot of it is overpriced dick sucking shit like benchmade and emerson
So I got gifted a knife, and it doesn't seem to be very sharp out of the box. How should I go about sharpening it? It's a non-folding knife.
>>30337911
Have a look at the CS Master hunter or SRK in 3V, the Fallkniven S1 is essentially copied from the SRK and the VG-1 SRK and VG-10 S1 are made in the same factory. The 3V versions are significantly better outdoor knives IMO though.
Sup /k/
Going to jew york with my girlfriend for a month. What is a basic "gtfo me" knife?
>>30339356
Is there any difference in quality and durability between the CS Master hunter and SRK 3V? The CS is cheaper but I want to know if it's cheaper in price or quality.
>>30339447
Don't listen to that guy.
He's an autistic Cold Steel shill.
>>30339447
They're made in the same place, the SRK will be more durable, it's grind pattern is a fair bit different to the Master hunter which is geared more toward cutting and less toward abuse.
If you compare a Master hunter to an F1 or an SRK to an S1 you're paying significantly more for a knife made in the same place(vg-1 v vg-10) with slightly different steel, the same handle material and different sheathes, make what you will of the sheathes, you can get the Fallknivens in plastic or leather and the CS in plastic only. The steels on the VG knives give edge holding to the Fallkniven and toughness to the CS but the 3V versions will hold an edge on par with VG-10 but are significantly tougher at the cost of corrosion resistance.
>>30339506
That's a solid argument there anon
britbong here, because of shitty laws I can only carry a foldable non-locking sub 3" blade.
thinking of getting the opinel no5 as a daily for opening boxes, cutting paracord ect...
what should I know and can anyone recommend anything else?
>>30339566
Can't go wrong with Opinels, they're great budget edc knives
Also, I read of a Britanon who EDC'ed a Spyderco UKPK, which was designed for your unfortunate UK knife laws, maybe check that out too
>>30339356
>the Fallkniven S1 is essentially copied from the SRK
And the SRK was copied from a knife pattern that goes back decades.
>VG-1 SRK and VG-10 S1 are made in the same factory
But that's wrong.
>>30339440
>>30339703
I agree the general pattern is basically a historic pattern, it shares a lot with the likes of Ka-bars and other survival pattern knives but you're claiming the fact that Fallkniven was originally a CS distributor has nothing to do with the fact that Fallkniven knives use almost the same materials, share production facilities and have a series of knives which damn near mirror a similar series from CS who was producing them a decade earlier in both Japan and the US?
Thoughts on marfione and microtech?
I think he's a hack and microtech's shit is overrated and nothing but jewelry
