Knife general #12.
Previous thread: >>30310444
>>30344642
Almost bought a 119 the other day, haven't had one for a few years
>>30345085
I used to have a little trio as well, but I lost it. Was a gift from an aunt years ago.
My spyercuck manixxx in s30v and s110v put'n a lil jiggle in that wiggle
>>30346020
The Manix just doesn't tickle my pickle.
But the Rainbowfly...
I love how thin this Thing is
Is the right order acid+stone wash? Or stonewash+acid?
I wish I knew about beating flippers before.
Related note, what lube y'all use for pivots? I currently got slip 2000 and clp, of which I been using clp mainly.
Also looking for a decent titanium lanyard bead, if anyone has recommendations.
I don't know if this is the best place to ask, but I'm looking to buy a Kukri for general innawoods stuff because I don't really feel like carrying both a hatchet and a large knife. I'd like to keep it authentic if possible, but I find it hard to tell which of the places calling themselves Kukri House is the real one. I know about Himalayan Imports, but I don't want to spend more than $75.
I'm pretty sure that all the ones on Amazon claiming to be genuine are either fakes or a gamble with quality. I've also been looking at the Condor heavy duty kukri, which, while it isn't authentic or as special snowflake, seems more trustworthy.
>>30349784
Just stalk the Himalayan Imports subforum on Bladeforums. They sell their non-standard models and blemishes there, so if you wait long enough (and are fast enough to get one before someone else claims the model you want), then you can get one for cheaper than going through their store.
I've never used Condor's choppers before, but they make good machetes and they have a good designer (Joe Flowers) who knows his stuff. A quick google search says he designed the HD kukri, so while it may be inauthentic, it should still be a good blade.
Any Sons of Neptune have interesting rigging knives?
Here is my setup, albeit a stock picture.
>>30350317
Oh and for the landlubbers I actually think a marlinspike is a very useful thing that many /k/ommandoes would like.
>>30350364
And here is Spyderco's take on the folder rigging knife.
>>30350390
Woops, forgot picture.
>>30350405
Fuck off with your spydershit you shill
>>30347283
should i get one? are they worth the $25 or whatever they are?
>>30350364
>landlubbers
Aye me hearty, there be landlubbers ashore!
Land ho!
>>30350364
>>30350405
>>30350390
>>30350317
A.G. Russell's take
>>30350898
Nice one, and only 60 bucks? Not to shabby.
>>30345085
You should get one again, they are one of the best buys around
>>30350898
the fuck do you do with a marlin spike? stab a big ass fish in the head?
>>30351198
For working with line/rope. A common use and one that use mine many times a day to do is break knots that have been locked far to tight to break with bare hands or crappy knots that are completely jammed; it can be used for many other things as well.
R8 my shitty knives /k/
>>30351309
That is some fucking mallninjashit/10 right there on the left and knockoffkabar/10 on the right
>>30351504
>knockoffkabar
pls go underaged
>>30351309
What the fuck is up with that ontario knockoff?
>>30350461
>anon posts pictures from 3 companies
>fuckoff spidershill
Sperg much mate?
>>30351577
Mallninjanon here,I know both knives are garbage-tier,but which one would you say is better? (I'm not expecting much from them,they cost me like 20 maple dollars)
>>30352211
Depends on what steel they are and what their construction is like and what the heat treat is like
D2 vs. 1095, who wins? Intended uses are opening packages and giving snitches stitches
>>30353969
D2, 1095 will win out if you plan on applying lateral load to the edge or blade but for cutting, D2.
>>30350512
Depends what you like for a folder ? But for my money it's totally worth it. For and finish is good, locks up tight, takes a good edge, slices well, DISSAPEARS in your pocket because of how thin it is.
I usually carry it when I wear dress pants because it's so thin.
Also worth noting, it can easily be flicked open with one hand, in case you prefer one handed operation. I definitely do. One handed closing is a little more tricky but doable.
burger knife
>>30352211
For the price of those you probably could've bought one decent knife, although now that I''ve gone price checking to get you some links I've noticed that Ontario's basic SP series has gone up in price because the people in charge have dirt for brains.. Still, $40 (USD) for their Kabar clone isn't bad, but you could also get something like a moonshiner from Condor for about $45 and anything from Condor will have a better sheath. Certain items from Schrade and Cold Steel are also not terrible choices as far as cheap stuff goes.
Make sure to price check between places like Amazon and Knifecenter, sometimes one has far better pricing than the other.
>>30351504
>knockoffkabar
>kabar
Really, Anon?
Just ordered this, how bad did I fuck up /k/?
>>30344642
How do i sharpen my knife?
I use it everyday and it has gotten very dull.
>Don’t talk to me or my son ever again
>>30354884
Send it in to Benchmade with a form stating that you inexplicably bought an expensive tool that you can't maintain and they'll hook you up.
>>30355033
>>30354884
Lansky guidet sharpening system and a leather belt with honing compound... works perfect
>>30354884
You can start by not being a tripping faggot
>>30355033
> ask about maintaining an expensive tool
>hurr you can't maintain your expensive tool so you are dumb, hurr durr
>>30356478
Send it back to Benchmade for sharpening because damn that thing needs some TLC. While it's gone, do your research and buy either a Lansky sharpening system or a Spyderco Sharpmaker. Read up on how to use your sharpening system, and how to strop your knife afterwards. Learn how to sharpen with cheap, shitty knives- they'll resharpen faster and you won't fuck up anything of value. By the time your knife gets back you'll be able to properly maintain it from then on.
Opens with a satisfying thwack
>>30356913
>those serrations
You ruined a good knife
>>30356926
Dank meme f a m
>>30356954
Not nearly as dank as your tactical sheepsfoot claw bruh
>>30356967
I'm flattered by how many fucks you give about how I spend my money
>>30350364
I've worked at sea. I needed to use the Marlinspike on my knife exactly zero times.
![DSC_7964__95527.1395438291.1280.1280[1].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/3TZb13F.jpg "DSC_7964__95527.1395438291.1280.1280[1].jpg")
Thoughts (Benchmade Hunt North Fork)? Looking for something I can carry around my property and use while hunting.
>>30357010
You don't do any rope work or it hasn't been needed when you do rope work?
>>30357021
>>30357010
Never worked at sea but I spent a couple of summers teaching as a scout raft director when I was younger and I carried a wooden marlinspike.
Used it all time, new scouts loved to overtighten poorly tied knots and it was good for breaking them loose. It was also great for splicing rope that was stiff from being exposed to wet and then dried over and over again. We used a lot of natural fiber rope.
>>30356926
How can a person look so much like a cartoon?
>>30356478
>Bought an expensive tool that you can't maintain
>Couldn't figure out ancient technology even in the YouTube age
Hurt durr indeed.
OK so I need some help
I wanted to do a little project and fix up an old machete I had lying around. I don't know what steel it was but it's a cheap walmart machete. I stripped off the coating and then polished it a little and dipped it in vinegar to "darken" the blade prior to tossing it in a tumbler. Prior to dipping it in vinegar I wiped it down with alcohol and left in the vinegar for around 20 hours since it wasn't darkening at all. I eventually gave up and pulled it out and wiped it down with alcohol and got this instead.
So my questions are:
>what happened?
>what is this? just a patina? why the oranges and yellows?
>There's no pitting or anything so I assume it's just a patina and not rust despite how it looks on the paper towels
>what do I do now? try ferric acid?
>>30350317
>>30350364
Damn these wouldnhave been perfect when I was still working horses. The spike is for picking rope right? Would have been great on their tail braids and the sheep's food would have mad the risk of cutting the horse minimal if I ever had to cut the tack off of em
>>30358208
Forgot pic
For now I'm gonna toss it back into a new batch of vinegar and hope it makes those swirls go away.
>>30353969
D2 is a better edge steel as >>30354035
mentioned. If you want to use your knife for light prying work or batoning (please fucking don't), 1095 wins out as a spring steel.
Also, 1095 is easier to sharpen, but wears an edge quicker.
>>30356913
What's the
point?
>>30356913
It's oddly attractive but I just can't get over those finger grooves. How comfortable is it? Also what model?
>>30357015
I have one, but in the grey G10. G10 is a superior handle material, even if the Dymondwood looks nice.
The S30V is a nice, gritty cutter, and rips through fibers like crazy. Hasn't needed a sharpening since I bought it, just some honing. I don't use it for skinning though, just cutting paper, boxes, rope, etc.
It has a sturdy lock and if properly lubricated, a clean and smooth opening. It can get gunked up in the spring lock assembly, and you have to get in there with some oil and like a pencil-tip or something to pull the lint out.
I don't like tip-up pocket carry, I opened up my thumb when the blade got snagged on a loose thread and opened in my pocket.
It's a good EDC though, I carry it most days. It has a low profile for work too, for those bitchboy asshat coworkers who fear tools.
>>30358529
>cleaning deer with a folder
And I thought the autism thing was a meme all this time
>>30358540
Like I said, that's not what I use it for. It's a very functional tool regardless of its intended purpose.
Anyone familiar with Mineral Mountain Hatchet Works? I've seen mostly positive reviews, bit wanted to know a bit more. Dumping a few images now.
Deep woods bowie
>>30358622
One of their kukris
>>30358643
White river bowie
>>30358669
And finally the one I'm interested in, the Bullnoser. All of their stuff comes in short and long versions, this is the short.
>>30358511
Autonomy.. it's going to live on my boat after I dick around with it a while. It's pretty comfy but it's more geared toward being used in a maritime environment while wearing gloves.
I was helping my uncle with some stuff and came across my grandpa's WWII era combat knife. It's in bad shape. How would I clean some of the rust off it?
>>30359366
Lick it off
>>30359366
Ideally, use some sort of rust removing spray, or, if you can, a bead blaster
>>30359366
Pics
>>30359546
I tried baking soda and tooth brush. Some came off but not too much. The leather of the grip needs to be replaced.
>>30359765
Pic. It's a kabar.
>>30350364
The marlinspike is for undoing knots, most modern mariners have metal crimping their unsecured knots together and don't need to be retied.
This is literally marketed towards 1st time boat owners who reuse nylon ropes.
What is a good fixed blade knife that I can carry inside my waistband like pic related?
>>30360655
CS kobun. Decent shank, decent sheath, decent price.
>>30358272
They make equestrian pattern knives with curved hoof picks
Here's one with a sheepsfoot
Tonight's carry. Took off the belt clip, carried in the front pocket.
>>30361043
My man. Today's carry.
>>30361085
Nice. Machine head is my favorite deep purple album by far though. Dad had it, loved it as a kid.
How do you like your spew ? I like the knife but I hate wearing it on my belt. Liking pocket carry much better.
>>30361110
Machine head is classic. Stormbringer is my favorite Coverdale purple. The spew is great but the belt clips for the crkt knives aren't. In my opinion they're really tiny blades to belt carry so I don't even bother. It's comfortable and concealable around the neck.
>>30361164
Good point on size. Too small to bother with the belt
Working up a sweat on this Wasabi.
>>30349493
Dude get some sun.
>>30360655
Are you trying to slice off your love handles?
>>30361043
What is this knife? On mobile and I can't read the text on the blade well enough
>>30361990
CRKT Spew.
Just got my first Bowie tonight, been meaning to for a while. Was running just a pocket knife before out hiking so decided to upgrade. Just a basic retail one but I like it.
>>30360694
Can I carry a Kobun concealed inside my waistband?
What about pic related?
>>30361759
It's the lighting in my apartment, and the middle of my thigh, the fuck you want from me?
>>30361043
If you dremel off the rounded side of the clip slightly, you can make a decent pocket carry clip out of it.
>>30362135
absolutely
>>30362301
That's certainly on the table. But it's comfy in the pocket without a clip. I think I may stick to that method for this particular knife.
>>30362420
It is a nice pocket fit even without a clip. I carry a long wallet and when I used to carry that, I'd tuck it in the long pocket along the back, then in my back pocket and I wouldn't even notice it. Nice little knife.
>Actually have the buck knife pictured in OP
well that saves me some time.
>>30362025
Sharps, what's with you and tiny fixed knives? The Spew and the Sharpfinger. They definitely look sweet though
>>30362135
>.gif
Triggered
That Scimitar Spike is sexy tho
>>30362895
>>30362025
Oops, you're not Sharps right?
Yeah I was referring to Sharps' post with the Spew >>30361043
>>30362895
>>30362895
Apparently the Kobun isn't easy to be concealed as I have read from youtube fags. So should I get a cold steel spike as a neck knife/concealed fixed blade or maybe pic related.
I don't know about not having a handguard though, and I do like the length of the Kobun but I don't know how I would wear it inside my waistband
>>30362941
>>30361043
>>30361085
Also how do the Cold Steel Spike series and the Obake compare to shit like the CRKT SPEW and CRKT minimalist that these guys are posting?
>>30362957
You're talking about long thin stiletto blades compared to short fat or angular ones. Nutnfancy does a good comparison of the crkt and cs neck knives
>>30362957
They're really for different purposes man. The spew and minimalist are more edc/utilitarian and the Japanese style and spike series are about self defense.
>>30362895
Yeah, not me. That should be Sharp's newest edc.
>>30362941
>>30362957
Why not get a CRKT folder?
>>30363208
>Otonashi Noh Ken
>Noh
>NOH
Who the fuck comes up with this trash?
>>30363523
James Williams.
>>30363575
Well he's a fucking idiot
>>30363098
>>30363032
>>30363208
I saw the nutnfancy one and I think the Obake one I was just asking your opinions. I would be using it for self defense because I already carry a spyderco folder for EDC type stuff.
>>30363629
Then go with something better than 3 inches. Self defense is CS's realm.
redpill me on $100+ gerbers /k/
>>30362895
I used to live in the middle of nowhere, so I got used to carrying a fixed blade. Now I live in a "city" so I carry smaller fixed blades so I don't offend the sheeple. Also I've found that i don't really need anything more than about four inches in blade length for edc use.
>>30344642
Thoughts on Damascus steel folders? Is it worth a damn? Are there any under $100 that aren't just gimmicky crap? Legitimate question....
>>30364186
Folders generally don't exceed 5" in blade length and damascus steel is only useful in blades longer than that. You're better off with a modern supersteel for the job you need the folder to do. And no, don't pay more than $100 for a folder unless it's a collection piece, a Benchmade or a Spyderco.
>>30364222
get out of here with your "only bm and spyderjew are worth spending over $100". there are leagues of manufacturers whose products compete rightfully with bm and spydercuck.
>>30364222
Also ZT if you dont mind bricks
And customs
>>30364281
True, customs can be spendy but usually customs are for collectors
>>30364243
I never said Benchmade or Spyderco were WORTH the $100+, all I said was that you
>usually (key word right there)
should not spend more than a hundred on a folder. I'm completely aware of other companies making good quality knives that can compete with the more expensive makers, all I said was that it's safer to spend that kind of money on renowned companies.
>>30364541
>usually (key word right there)
You didn't use that word though
>>30364576
You're right I didn't use that word in the original post, but still. Do people misunderstand me or has everyone lost their common sense? I would have thought my post would accurately display what I meant in an understandable way but I guess not.
How did I do /k/? I just got this knife a few days ago. I bought it off a nice old man for $25. Its a CRKT and I don't think they are sold anymore.
>>30364630
I'm not familiar with CRKT models, but I hear their folders are decent and at $25 for a nice looking little knife, I'd say not bad. Long as you're happy with it
>>30364647
I am actually. The waifu just lost my dragonfly 2 I had so this was a welcome edition. Its an icho something design and it's assisted opening with a tension rod screwed inside it. I haven't seen a knife like it and I really dig the taiwan 1070 steel.
>>30347283
>>30354150
Name?
>>30365268
Just typing in Mercator will show you, I think it's a K66K or something, Idk, just use Mercator
>>30364630
>>30364727
CRKT Ichi.
I'm pretty sure they're discontinued and went for about that price when being sold.
>>30364222
>>30364541
>And no, don't pay more than $100 for a folder unless it's a collection piece, a Benchmade or a Spyderco.
Poorfag detected.
>>30365268
>>30365325
Mercator k55k
I am currently considering getting a concealable self-defense knife and was wondering what the best option would be and why.
Legality isn't really a problem, even switch blades are common where I live.
>>30365874
Legal*, not common, sorry
>>30365874
Large
Fits in pocket
Is kitchen knife
Is camping knife
Is best knife
This comes in today. Another tiny fixed blade. Surprise !
ctrl+F "tops" phrase not found
So what about these knives? Overpriced?
>>30366093
Pretty good but overpriced is how I would describe them.
>>30366110
Is there anything comparable that you would say is more fairly priced?
>>30366118
For what purpose?
For general innawoods with a similar TOPS aesthetic, I'd recommend Ranger or ESEE.
Ontario Knife Company also makes licensed versions of the Rangers and the RATs (RAT was ESEE's original name and the OKC versions are still branded that way). The fit and finish of OKC and the warranty may not be as good, but they are otherwise pretty much identical to the nicer but pricier versions.
This comes today as well
>>30358495
that's the end of the blade. the tip, if you will
>>30366487
where do you guys get these microtech knockoffs?
>>30366572
Pretty sure that's a lightning otf. They're all over anon, bladehq and knifecenter being 2 good sites for knives, amazon usually having the best deal if you have prime
>>30365853
So close, yet so far away
Is there any reason in the world why a kershaw knockout should cost $120?
>>30367478
Nope, should cost about 70-75
>>30367540
Then never buy from uspatriottactical. These motherfuckers didn't give me a receipt and I paid 129 for a fuckin display knockout
>>30356478
Ordinarily I don't care about trip bashing, but this is advanced autism right here
>>30367569
Ouch, I ordered a Knockout into Aus for $78usd shipped.
>>30366572
Dhgate
>>30366572
Bladeplay. Ordered it the nineteenth, standard shipping. Already here.
>>30367617
thanks.. but this was actually what i was looking for
>>30367600
>Dhgate
anybody own any of the microtech knockoffs? post pics & comment on them??
Plus Condor kumunga not pictured.
Not sure if that goy asking about iwb fixed blades is still here. I edc one of these around my neck on a ball-chain covered in a paracord shell. The obakes are heavy-ish so I prefer the achi and akari. Just bought the babby obake and I love the size.
I also neck carry boker plus slik pikal and tanto. Those things are very comfy around the neck.
>>30368629
>those disgusting wrap colors
Only thing that bothers me. Guess I'll stick to the ohtanashi not ken for my weeb blades
>>30368629
obake looks the best hands down
EDCing my Al Mar sere 2000. amazing fit and finish, smoother than a babies ass, and very decent blade steel VG-10. I'm not sure why K doesn't talk/recommend al mar more often. They are a bit pricey, but worth it.
Anyways here my sere 2000 with a laid back polished edge. I believe it's 12 degrees per side.
>>30369037
>>30368983
Sexy knives m8s
>>30363955
Well if it's good enough for a real life army man with scrotum-knuckles it's good enough for me.
>>30371182
It's USA made at least
So I'm looking at getting a real bush knife, nothing too fancy, But I'm stuck between the Esse 5 or the Tops BOB. I don't know which is better, but I like the scandi grind on the Tops.
>>30372553
Of the two defiantly the bob
>>30369037
what knife is the black one. im trying to get it
>>30368629
Yep i'm here. Ordered the Obake today it was like $33. Planning on wearing it as a neck knife after all
>>30372860
http://www.bladeplay.com/cat--Lightning-OTF--170
>>30367654
I might order one because of this video but i hear the halo clones are really nice.
https://youtu.be/U5pjnIy57LA
Getting my first custom from Blackroc Knives! Here it is so far
>>30346020
Spydercuck v Benchgoy: which is superior?
>>30373133
Spyderco all the way. PM2 is the perfect edc for me.
>>30373159
I take your PM2 and one up you
>>30372553
>>30372762
Ordinarily I'd suggest the Esee but the 5 IMO is an unnecessary clunker like the Becker BK2
>>30373191
I see your 940 and raise you a reasonable budget to fit in
>>30373191
If by one up you mean increase the price 50% with the same blade steel then yeah, you're right. I like both of them but they aren't really in the same category market category.
>>30346279
I'm not sure if there's a right answer for that question but I'll say this, For the price you generally get better materials for less money going with spyderco. Can you find another company that has a knife thats usa made in g10 with s110v steel for only $135
Another way of answering that question is by telling you how many I have of each brand. Spyercuck -28 _ Bitchmade -10
however I'm carrying a benchmade ATM
>>30373191
And the spyderco will still cut better
I know this is a knife thread but I cant find any were else to post this but how practical is it to carry a smoke grenade every were you go?
>>30375288
>were
Why do people struggle so much with "were" and "where?" I swear it's like this website is full of underageb&'s and non-English speakers.
Oh wait...
Also,
>inb4 QTDDTOT threads
>>30373159
>PM2 is the perfect edc.
ftfy
Posting my same damn edc as always...
>Spyderco fags, bitch about the Benchmade
>Benchmade fags, bitch about the Spyderco
Ride never ends
>>30375989
I'm okay with this. Large folder for tough tasks or self defense, small folder for the finer details. Benchmade and Spyderco working together, that's a sight to see.
>>30375989
So since you have the zip tie mod you wave it open from your pocket? Is it the one that is clipped furthest to the outside of your pants then? If so, where do you keep your benchmade?
>>30376075
It's not set up for the "wave" style of opening. I actually keep it in my back left "ass" pocket. I use the mini zip tie as a thumb stud. Benchmade stays in my front right pocket like any other standard right handed edc.
For the small size of the dragonfly, I find it easier to open with a stud/zip tie rather than the hole. I have another in H-1 that I kept plain.
>Make a hole in the blade as the main deployment method
>Completely ambidextrous
>Completely unobtrusive when sharpening
>HURR HURR I'MMA JUST ADD DIS HERE ZIPTIE TO IT AND HAVE ME A MAKESHIFT THUMBSTUFF YEEEEAAAAA BOIIIII GIT R DONEEEEEE
Why do people do this? How about you fucking learn how to use your tools? I bet you nigger wrist flick your knives too.
>>30376188
Lol. Rustled your Jim Jims eh?
Mad that I'm not using the precious spider hole like it was designed?
I don't give a flat-rate fuck.
It's a small knife. It's easier to open with the stud/zip tie unless you have babby hands.
For consolation, here's my other h1 dragonfly that I didn't MOLEST. DURRRRRRRRR
>>30376240
This is the salt model correct?
>>30376240
Is the gimping more aggressive on the H1 version or is that my imagination
>>30376376
Yes. All the "Salt" models are in H-1.
>>30376377
The gimping is the same on both of my examples; vg10 and h1. Being a mass produced knife, I imagine they vary a bit from knife to knife, but not by much. At least I can't tell a difference.
To add, I just can't believe the prices on these things these days. I bought 3 dragonflies on bladehq maybe 3-4 years back- VG10 was around $35, a little more for the H1, and like $60 for the stainless "tattoo" special edition (for the girlfriend).
Nowadays, your big box stores will push a standard black vg10 dragonfly for $70+. Insane for what it actually is.
>>30376188
>some anonymous user on a Korean bushcraft website decided to put a zip tie on his tiny knife
>OMG TRIGGERED LOL BETTER WRITE A STUPID POST TELLING HIM HOW STUPID HE IS
>hurr durr get fucked
>>30375989
just got a dragonfly 2, amazing for such a small knife how well it fits in your hand, very ergonomic, and sharp too
>>30376188
>>30376240
>>30376485
But for real i'm pretty sure the zipties are more for a makeshift Emerson pocket opener, I see guys doing it on the bigger spyderco knives.
I could see how you'd use one as a thumbstud but it really doesn't seem like it's worth it because the spiderhole works fine, at least for the ones I have. I don't have a delica or dragonfly though
>>30376478
>Nowadays, your big box stores will push a standard black vg10 dragonfly for $70+. Insane for what it actually is.
Spyderco's MAP is 40%. A Dragonfly 2's MSRP is $90. Taking 40% off gives a street price of $54, which is about what most online knife retailers sell it as. According to the internet archive from Knifecenter and BladeHQ, the Dragonfly 2 sold for about $50 in 2012. So prices only rose about 4 dollars.
tl;dr
The big box stores are being stupid.
>>30376574
Like I said above, it's a very small knife. Opening it with one hand requires you to awkwardly wrap your fingers around the tiny handle and use a straight thumb to open. Hard to explain. Obviously you could open it with two hands easily, but what's tacticool about that?
>hurr durr
I'll try to show a photo of how I open it, but first, a size comparison to a standard band-aid to show how small it actually is unopened-
>>30376574
>>30376628
Sorry for the odd angle. Figured it was the only way to show how awkwardly wrapped around your fingers have to be.
So as you can see, unless you have some type of palsy, it's just odd. Hence my argument for the stud/zip tie mod.
>>30376478
How's the steel? What can you tell me about its performance and so on?
>>30376659
Seeing as to how I like to baby my Benchmade Contego (since it was about 4x the price of the vg10 dragonfly when I bought it) I tend to use the dragonfly a lot more than the larger knife I pair it with.
That being said, it takes abuse a small knife of that nature probably shouldn't take... Beating on it repairing cars, cutting heavier materials, etc...
The VG10 holds up well, no glaring rust or anything. Blade has a few nicks in it, but again, from hard use.
The H-1 holds up extremely well to wet conditions as it should. I cycle it in in place of the vg10 during winter (Michigan, US). Edge hasn't been dinged up as much due to using the vg10 more. Seems alright for what it is.
Again, you have to realize that regardless of steel type, it's still a very small amount of it. I don't personally like the idea of the ZDP-189 version of the dragonfly simply because a knife of that size doesn't necessitate the use of some expensive wonder-steel (aside from the collecting standpoint).
All up to you if you want to spend $100+ on a knife that size.
>>30376574
>worth it
It's a ziptie, prolly less than $5 for a pack at Wally World, and after you're done modding the knife you get to use the rest as ghetto handcuffs if a drug deal goes bad amirite?
In all seriousness, I guess it could be either way. I mean it's just a ziptie and if you're like the guy with the dragonfly he has 2 of them so it's not a big deal to have one like normal and one modded. It's probably kinda pointless on the bigger ones but either way, it's a ziptie. If it works it works. Anyway I was just busting your balls for making such a salty comment by responding with one of my own. This is /k/ where civilized people go to fight with proper weapons, it's not /b/. We're all cool here.
>>30376628
>>30376653
You could always use the Spyder-drop technique.
You hold it by the blade and flick the handle downwards so it opens, and the re-adjust to a proper grip.
>>30376659
Not him, but in my experience, VG10 is a good jack-of-all-trades stainless.
H1 is for all intents and purposes rust proof. There are a few pictures of them having rust on them, but most of those were confirmed as residue or other rusting material that got stuck on the blade and proceeded to rust.
Edge retention is plain edge isn't great, but it has great edge retention in serrated due to the work-hardening property of the steel.
>>30376944
Looks like a budget SP3, which itself is just a budget M3. That's some officially licensed bullcrap, Anon.
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Pretty new to knives. These are the only knives I have worth posting. I have an M7 thats on my plate carrier rn but thats in muh closet
The bottom left knife is my EDC and it's
>LITERALLY a 4$ walmart knife.
"Why, " you might ask. Well, I usually just cut retarded shit with it when Im working or whatever. I sharpen my pocket knifes often depending on how much I use them, so I'm not concerned with holding edges... I've lost a couple pocket knives, but I don't feel bad when I lose a 4$ one. Just my $0.02
>>30361164
>>30361085
>ctsbd1
>them albums
I've seen you a bit on here. Always good music and good knives.
Any chance you're from IN?
>>30356478
Yeah, that's exactly what he's saying. And he's right.
Fag.
from back when they were made in the USA.
>>30379537
Here's my Pakistani knock off that my waifu took :(
>>30379474
Nah m8 but thanks.
Best knife coming trough
>>30380227
Kek. Moar ccc knives pls
Day one of otf edc. It's so much fun.
>>30381759
Is that lighting otf? What kind of blade steel is it?
>>30357101
estrogen with a dash of testosterone makes a pretty weird cocktail
>>30382219
Only saw it listed in one spot, but they claim 440c. It did come pretty sharp though. Stropped it on some leather and tried some cardboard after just to test the factory edge and it's very good.
Is the spyderco Sharpmaker any good? I only have one diamond sharpener I got at wal-mart (it's a smith's 2 sided I think 325 and 600 grit or some shit) and i'm shitty at using it. What can I use that is easy to sharpen my knives?
Is the lansky better or a sharpmaker? Or should I not even bother if i can't even use the diamond stone?
>>30344642
looking at ordering this boker WW1 german trench knife
>>30382822
Everyone says the Sharpmaker is excellent but I haven't been able to restore a good edge with it. I did RTFM.
>>30375254
Objectively false
1/2
Rate my puukkos
>>30384255
2/2
>>30376059
>folder for self defense
K bud
>>30383848
Same steel, better edge geometry - objectively true. You can ofc change the geometry of the 940 but then you aren't talking a factory knife anymore.
>>30384664
>>30384664
Meme knife
>>30354830
I have one. I've never had problems with it but the handle covers are plastic so it's a little light for my taste.
>>30354830
Kershaw is pretty stabil
I got one of these for half off at a local sporting store, It is a little big for a gutting/skinning knife but I really like how heavy and sturdy it is.
Meme tier?
>>30384777
Why is there an airborne patch when large scale air operations like this are no longer feasible?
>>30354884
Angle guide and wetstone.
>>30344642
Who makes a good BFK?
>>30382863
The sharpmaker is more for touch ups as the stock rods don't include a really coarse option.
The average person who needs a sharpener has knives that are already fucked up to the point where a medium stone would take forever.
>>30379461
I had one of those $4 knives for about 6 months before I lost it. definitely worth the $4, maybe $15 if you see the shit S&W sells. I wanted to try out the general blade shape which took some time to get accustomed to.
That grip texture/clip combo could probably be used to drag a semi with your jeans though
>>30385409
Small scale H.A.L.O. insertions can still happen though. Rare of course.
>>30379461
Top left one?
>>30385247
It looks a little strange but if it works, it works right? Long as you're happy with it.
>>30381759
OTFs seem like a novelty, but they sure are fun to play around with.
Also how do I find the hollow ground Sharpfinger? Whenever I search for Schrade Sharpfinger I get this flat ground one that I really don't like, like this https://www.amazon.com/Schrade-152OT-Old-Timer-Sharpfinder/dp/B000IE3ZKA
As opposed to pic related. Pic related is the one I want, the link is not.
>>30385461
So how do I get good with a medium stone? I can't sharpen for shit. Can I get coarse stones for the sharp maker?
Recent arrival. Got this plus a trainer for under $100 which I'm happy about.
>>30385794
Spyderco sells diamond and CBN rods for the sharpmaker. The key to using the diamond stones (in general) is to use light pressure. As the diamonds are plated on to the stone, if you press too hard, you'll strip the diamonds out of the stone.
Many people go too hard because they want their knife to be stop being so dull, but then they strip all the diamonds out of the stone. This leads to the stone not sharpening anymore, and then the person wonders why their knife isn't getting sharper.
If you already have a Sharpmaker, a cheap option would be to attach some coarse sandpaper to your medium or fine rods with some binder clips or tape. Strop the edge (aka reverse the sharpening motion so you're dragging the edge backwards instead of cutting with the edge forward).
If you don't have a Sharpmaker, I'd just skip it entirely (and I own one) and just learn how to git gud at hand-sharpening with your standard water or oil stones.
Sharpmakers are better for people who don't really care about learning to sharpen the most efficient way and just want an easy way to sharpen, since all you need to do is just hold the knife straight up or down. Sharpening on water or oil stones takes more time to learn, but you can eventually reach a point where you're good enough to sharpen with just about anything.
Hello got this hand me down. The guy that gave it to me for free had a stupid as son and broke the tip. What is the best way to give it back a point?
>>30386009
You would have to remove a shit ton of material to rebuild the point.
>>30385814
You got a Clinch pick and a trainer for less than a $100? Pretty good deal.
Good stuff anon.
You might as well torrent Southnarc's tapes while you're at it.
>>30386009
start grinding from the top.
>>30354830
Had one of these but gave it to my mom
Have a Kershaw Leek because I wanted a sharp tip for cutting blister packages open
apparently the steel in the Leek is better than average for a knife in its price range so there's that to consider too
>>30386047
Yeah. Unfortunately I have the older sheath with the tek-lok which prints like a motherfucker. Thinking about Dark Star Gear or Keeper's Concealment for a replacement. The trainer also came with a PHLster sheath which I can't stand, it takes a retarded amount of force to draw the knife and it blocks my index finger from actually getting on the handle to help me rip that shit out.
>>30358643
that's bad ass looking
>>30386142
You can use a heat gun or a hair dryer to heat up the sheath and work the knife in and out of it to make the fit looser. I'd tape the edge though because kydex can dull an edge.
>>30386185
Yeah, that sheath is dedicated to the trainer cause it's red, don't want to accidentally get them mixed up. Thinking about doing that and/or taking a dremel to some of the excess material.
>>30366744
they dont sell lightning otfs on amazon anymore, at least for me
>>30385992
An anon said something about an edge guide, can I use one of those? What kind of stone should I get then. I wanna be able to make my knives razor sharp
>>30386013
How would I got about doing this? I have little knowledge of knifes I just find it a shame to leave it like that.
>>30386237
Edge guides can be helpful since maintaining a consistent angle when freehand sharpening is pretty important.
For basic learning, I'd recommend a Norton Crystolon combo stone. You can get other stones to polish further, but when you're starting out, it's best to keep it simple, since there's a shitload of sharpening stones out there and they can get expensive/complicated.
Look at videos from guys like Cliff Stamp or Murray Carter. While Cliff can be kind of arrogant, he makes good points.
>>30383848
And you're objectively retarded
>>30386458
I'm pretty shit at keeping my angle so I should maybe use one of those.
My knives don't see very heavy use so I don't know how coarse of a grit I would need
Probably the best edc out there
>>30357015
I found one on the ground at my work, fell in love with immediately even though I've only ever carried Case/old fashioned pocket knives. I never cared for more modern knives till pic related changed my mind
>>30369037
>not having budk engrave your knife with 666 for maximum satan
>>30385707
That Amazon link is the exact one that I bought, and they sent me pic related.
>>30385153
Just got it yesterday, not nuts about the handles but the spring assist opening is neat as fuck for never having a knife with it before.
>>30386967
>maximum edge
Anyone have any experience with QuarterMaster knives? Worth the price?
>>30386967
I hate that they send a belt sheath with a boot knife. Pretty much the only reason I haven't bought one of these yet.
>>30387812
I wonder why the pic is fucked then.
