The Fällkniven Awakens edition.
Old thread is near bump limit.
I have to give you credit for choosing some good tier knife photos for general. the threads themselves are usually trash though.
>Just a friendly reminder that threads about weapons which do not pertain to their use in outdoor activities should be posted on /k/ instead. Thanks.
>>645882
>Just a friendly reminder you dont know shit about /out/doors
>>645860
it's pretty much all I've used for /out/ in the past year
>>645882
>>645910
fuck off both of you, we're all on the same page here. in /out/ context a knife is a TOOL primarily, and waaaaaay down the line it's an 'adapted weapon'.
now fuck off and try to troll some palce else
>>645910
Hello newfag, we're on our 8th edition of the knife general on /out/. That means there's been 7 others that have reached the bump limit.
Unassisted sog fielder? Is it good? I just got it for 20$ and I thought it was great for a sog.
Anyone here have experience with the Gerber Dime? I picked one up at Ross for cheap as a gift but I sorta wanna keep it
>>645955
This shit just makes me want to post in the kniofe thread and I never post in the kniofe thread!
>>645957
>>>/k/28184362
>>645959
Your powers to make me are weak, shitposter.
>>645910
fucking cheeky cunt
get rekt you shithead nobody posted bayonets yet so fuck off
>>645924
they apparently didn't
>>645956
I love that little thing.
>>645957
Knoife....not kniofe
What's a decent and affordable knife for some basic wood carving?
>>646446
mora
Opinions on my first knife in the making?
>>646987
what do you want a knife that long for? honest question? are you planning on doing skinning? woodworking? seems a bit long for fine woodworking or precision woodworking like feather sticks and such and a bit long and a strange blade shape for skinning?
>>646987
Here, it's much better now.
I'll participate in these threads when you learn to spell the title correctly.
>>646987
Would make a decent food prep knife, but you may need to change the blade profile depending on what you will use it for.
>>646992
it will be my all camping knife to fuck around while /out/. Not for skinning by any means. The final draw will have blade a few cm smaller though.
>>646999
tbqh I'm trying to replicate something similar to the fallkniven f1
>>647003
forgot pic
>>647004
Might want to shorten it, make a slight curve along the spine (as pictured) for ergonomics, and start the drop point a bit further back.
Have you started it yet?
>>645955
I bet you eat fair trade couscous, wear a Berghaus gilet and are some kind of hipster social worker with an macbook tucked under your arm
>>647023
Yes, but it will be a slow work since I'll be making all manually without power tools. I'm also a bit "worried" about the heat treatment, it will be something very rudimentary.
>>646996
We don't want you to participate in this or any other thread, stay gone
just got my rat 1 today. this bitch is fat and heavy but seems pretty solid. its also oily. seems better than my old $10 S&W special ops beater knoife
>>647003
Start with a solid design, if you like the F1 start with an outline of an F1 and adjust it to make it your own.
Try drawing at least initially on paper, it's tons easier.
Search for DCknives profiles, there are a bunch of PDFs you can use.
I made >>644803 this knife using the pic related as a starting point.
>>647117
Thanks. Was it your first knife? Total beauty anon with great finish. A knife like yours would worth pretty good money if you were selling it.
>>646301
> mfw correcting mispelling to correct mispelling
Does it really matter1
>>645860
Juicing the pics I took recently.
Fällkniven awakens indeed.
Not my most expensive knife nor my most unique one, but by far my favourite
>>647126
No I have made a few but mainly kitchen knives.
>>647185
source on dat knife?
Love the simplicity
>>646272
Opinions on Falkniven 've ESEE for general bushcraft
>>647215
Looks like a Fällkniven brand knife. Not sure which model if that's what you're asking.
>>647330
Both of those knives are made for general outdoors/bushcraft, So I'm not completely sure why they wouldn't be excellent for that role.
Youtube and reviews on online stores like amazon can help you with opinions, unless somebody else would like to chime in. Both are highly acclaimed brands.
Rate it?
>>647330
*Fallkniven vs ESEE. I'm going to buy one within the next month and would like to hear opinions about which is better for general use. I'm currently leaning towards ESEE because they seem tougher.
>>647412
an illusion. ESEE is indeed tough (they're built like tanks), but the laminated steel falkniven uses is really good.
I'd say, if you can afford it, get a falkniven, otherwise buy esee - can't go wrong with either. Another one I could recommend in the 130-170 dollar range is LT Wright.
>>647422
Never heard of them, I'll check it out. I've only ever owned Ka-Bars, and Buck as far as fixed blades go.
>>647423
https://youtu.be/RCQR6xymR2g?t=753
>>647428
I have no idea how to sharpen convex grinds
>>647431
that was just an example of the quality LTWK puts out. And falkniven are convex as well.
As forsharpening, you need something that will give a little - one way is to use very fine grit sandpaper on a mouse pad, or any semi-soft surface, so it will wrap around thegrind. Youtube has plenty of guides - as long as you are willing to spend a little extra on proper sharpening tools (no reason you shouldn't), you'll be fine.
>>647432
Thanks for the info, the knives on the website look great too. The GNS saber looks like something I'd like.
will consider
>>647394
Got a great look to it but it's not the best knife
3/5, it would serve well enough
>>647296
it was easily bumped a lot after you created this shithole of a thread.
>>647599
Wow, is like you cannot read second sentence of OP.
>>646996
>2015
>not knowing what a knoife is...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWl8EbNN8NM
>>647608
I don't care that you made a meme.
The knife general should be easily searchable. Thats the point of a general thread. To direct everyone who would have made "just another knife thread"
These threads were stupid ever since the first one.
>>647622
Fuck off cunt, it prevents the newfags from shitting up random threads on the board with
>hurr i bought cold steel survival knoife is it gud
>>647639
>he doesn't understand the satirical rusery of chan culture
Redditor pls go
this thread is cancer and everyone posting in it without sage is cancer
anyone think this is worth £300? i really want one, but dont know if i can justify the pricetag.
its going to be really limited availabilty though.
>>647852
it seems to me the kinda knife that would survive generations..
>>647852
>knife
>worth 400 and some odd bucks
>"WORTH"
At that price point it is only worth it if you're a collector or if you think it's pretty. Worth it would imply that the price is justifiable by being able to do the job it was designed for better or as well as other similar items. There are a plethora of knife sub-100 dollars that are just as good or better than that knife for a multitude of purposes.
So no, it objectively is not "worth it". But if you think it's pretty and want to blow money on it, then go for it. We've all done it.
43 USD
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLhjM7xiDaQ
I bought this Mora Bushcraft Forest because it was so damn sharp and felt so nice in my hand. And it was cheap about 30$.
>>647591
> I don't say "bruv" either
I'm not you bruv.
>>647882
think it compares to the Bushcraft Black? bought one on "sale" for 44 bucks, but the Forest looks good for 30 bucks too
>>647608
i want this knife, the price is pushing it though. Seems so practical to have for EDC.
>>645955
>>645959
I made pic related and use it when I'm cooking and doing other things requiring sharpness while camping and hiking and hunting. Camping, hiking, and hunting are /out/ related, right? The handle wood came from a tree branch in my back yard that was broken by an ice storm. Weather is /out/ related, right? Oh, and these are mine as well: >>648691
>the blade blank was a $10 Pakistani cheapie from North Coast Knives
>got it because I wanted to try a hidden tang on a cheap blade first
>turns out it's a decent blade, just a touch soft
>>647000
Consider a trailing point over a drop point. Unless you feel the need for something stabby, a trailing point like the Old Timer Woodsman is a great utility blade shape. Full width slab handles are easiest to mount and shape and have good strength. Stick tang is more versatile for various handle shapes if you want to play or get fancy, but be sure it's full tang if you cut down the width.
>>647868
I have no idea as to the quality of that knife, but I like the look.
>>645910
>>645955
>>645959
>>647615
>>647651
I made this a long time ago and I'm reposting it to piss you off.
Just ordered this
>>648833
You'll love it.
Here is modded sheath for scout carry.
>>648835
I like that. I've been thinking about how I'll carry it before it gets here. Maybe paracord through the holes in the sheath to carry it that way. Kind of disappointed I won't be able to play with it, I leave for basic 3 days after it gets here
>>648794
>Using an Arkansas as your coarsest stone
Tip top kek, I hope anyone flowing your advice has fun burnishing the shit out of their knives for 400 millennia because they are tying to use a placebo rock to sharpen steel instead of any sort of vaguely modern or rational abrasive.
thoughts on the condor nessmuk?
>>648881
It's fine. It's difficult to go wrong with $30 condors. The only problem I have had with them is sometimes they ship with unfinished handles, so it's good to order from a place you can return for replacement without a hassle.
It's a Russel belt knife, made in Canada
It's alright, the sheath goes on a belt but the knife isn't always secure
>>648922
>>646987
The tip could be thinner, I mean a drop point. That would make it lighter. And it's way too long to be practical imo.
>>648918
>Russel belt knife
Yeah Grohmann makes a good knife. My buddy has a whole set. I like the smaller ones. Their large "skinning" and survival knives are too large to be practical IMO.
>>647862
This anon is 100% correct
>>648933
I like it for camping, it's pretty useful for anything really. The one downside is if I'm wearing it on my best and being active, like chopping wood, or bending down to pick stuff up, the knife can slip out of the sheath, so for that I just wrap the string around the handle through a belt loop.
>>647868
The handle looks good, but the upper finger guard is something no knife should have, except fighting knives where it protects the hand against another blade.
There was some high quality stuff made in USSR like binoculars and guns, but I'm not sure about knives. These days they counterfit everything, so a scythe and a hammer does not mean the item is from the soviet era. It could be 25 cent piece made in China.
>>647868
I like the hilt
>>648867
I did mention that I use a 220 grit stone for rough work, or did you not read that far? I don't have to break it out very often because I like to sit and sharpen sometimes. It's relaxing.
>>648899
>sometimes they ship with unfinished handles
Sandpaper and BLO are your friends, friend.
>>649103
If you like doing their work for them, go for it.
i am looking for a traditional style pocket knife
1 or 2 blades. non locking. less then 7cm
and a spike for rope undooring like on this knife
>>647852
£300 is honestly a bit overpriced. A custom, smith made puukko style knife with hand forged blade usually costs like 200 euros. Materials are always dirt cheap compared to the actual time and effort it takes to make a good custom knife, and I can't say I think that one takes any longer to make than any other knife.
Can someone identify this knife? It's a Tramontina, but, I can't find anything in the search results.
>>649314
Only thing I can say is that it looks fish-related, sawback for scraping scales and a filet style blade shape.
>>647906
Sure you aren't, pal.
>>648881
It's preddy gudd. I prefer the Kephart, but I'm just biased towards it because it was my first knife I actually bought for "bushcraft". You'd get a solid knife but every Condor I bought always needed a little bit of honing or sanding to get the sealant they put on the edge off. So, get one if you like the look of it.
>>649314
Where did you find it? I used to have a knife exactly like this
>>649314
I know everything about this knife, but I am curious to know if it is the one I lost. What are the odds. And yes it is fish related.
>>645860
Just bought this machete for $12, how'd I do /out/?
>>650240
You did good.
>>645956
Yeah we get issued it in the army. It's alright desu.
Not an /out/ regular here.
I was wondering if someone could recommend a good outdoors knife for many purposes, even killing and skinning an animal if that would ever happen.
But most of all i'd like something durable i can pass off to my children after 40 years
Also what's the opinion here on Lapin Puukko knives?
I have one of those in a nice furred sheath, but it's kinda rusted and pretty dull (it's 30 years old at least)
>>649301
The term for that spike is "marlin spike." Here's a traditional bamboo handle knife with one:
http://www.amazon.com/Camillus-Marlin-Pocket-Bamboo-Handle/dp/B0037F39OY
Camillus isn't what it was 30 years ago, but it's still a decent knife.
>>649105
I do this with every wooden handled tool I buy. Gets me the finish and wood protection I want without lacquer-induced blisters. Did it to the handle on my Plumb hatchet, too.
>>651897
Puukko are excellent general purpose knives. I have one made by Ahti that's a great tool. Cost me about $100 US. Case fixed blades are good tools as well. I've heard good things about Esee, but don't own one so I can't personally recommend it. Avoid sawbacks, serrations, hollow handles, and anything with less than a full tang. Stick tangs are OK if they're full tangs. Most puukko knives have stick tangs. Slab tangs (full length, full width metal in the handle) are strongest, but unnecessary if you aren't going to use it regularly to do things better done with an axe. Get a knife that feels good in your hand and comes from a manufacturer you can trust and you'll be fine.
>>651897
>I have one of those in a nice furred sheath, but it's kinda rusted and pretty dull (it's 30 years old at least)
Shine it up and sharpen it. My main kitchen knife is a Henckels that my great-grandmother used in her grocery store a century ago. My favorite /out/ knife is a Camillus PSK I bought in 1986. Take care of a knife and it'll last a very long time.
>>652027
nice try, but I've played knifey spoony before.
It's here!
>>649314
It came in a set, you got gyped.
first time on /out/
Navy 5 years. Used a knife 50 times a day erry day. Why are there so many knives here without serration? You lose so much utility when you get rid of that inch or two of serration.
>>652587
Because if I want or need a saw I'll take a saw or a saw/knife combination, I'd prefer my knife to be sharp.
>>652587
The tasks are a lot different, and /out/ knives are usually used less often and sharpened/maintained more.
>>652587
wtf did you use serrations for?
they are literally only good to cut thick plastic
everything else a knife cuts fine if sharp
>>652613
used less often?
for fucks sake
>>652587
i have a combo blade knife and i use the fuck out of the serrations innawoods
it's a meme on the internet that combo blades are stupid and useless, so none of these keyboard warriors buy them
>>652678
this thing is the shit, handled everything ive ever thrown at it. love everything about it for innawoods.
>>652679
weird ass knife
Hey guys. My father gave me this knife when I was a kid. It needs to be sharpened. What do you think of it? I don't really know anything about knives tbqhwyf.
Going on a 3-4 day hike in spring so would like to take a knife with.
My number one /out/doors knife for the past four years. I love this knife so much.
>>652208
Nice...
How much was it? In hand shot for size comparison?
Bought pic related for christmas.
>>652751
All it's blades.
What do you guys think of Leatherman?
>>652678
>it's a meme on the internet that combo blades are stupid and useless, so none of these keyboard warriors buy them
Wtf would I need 1.5" of serration for when I'm /out/?
>>652736
And after a bit of cleaning and maintenance.
>>652753
that's a rebar
scaled down supertool
>supertool is not strong and big enough let's scale it down
no
>>652678
Less often is relative, I'm not using my knife fifty times a day, if you are then your input would be more valuable than mine
>>652208
Happy for you, use the shit out of it
What's the best way for a newfag to get into sharpening? I have a little knife I don't mind fucking up to practice on.
>>652908
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9E3C18FBC2002035
>>652736
>>652777
It's an Old Timer Woodsman. I have one, but mine was made after the company folded and Taylor bought everything. Trailing point is a God-tier blade design that's been around hundreds of years and the old stuff from Schrade was good steel heat-treated properly. It's most likely as good a knife as you can get for under $100 US.
>>652908
I didn't look at the videos listed by >>652935 very long, but they appear to agree pretty closely to pic related, something I made. Just get a couple of stones and a magic marker and play with them. A good magnifying glass is a good investment as well. Also, look around at bladeforums.com in the tinkering/maintenance/embellishment section for advance tips. It can be as easy or as complicated as you want it to be. For a good way to make a compact strop that will fit in a kit:
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/640503-Make-a-leather-strop
Just picked this up. So far so good, tough as nails, sharp enough for the price and the sheath is great IMHO.
>>645974
How do you like that Becker? I've never seen wood scales, v aesthetic.
I'm pretty happy with my Mora Classic, but I think this will maybe be my next general use/hard use knife, paired with a little pukkko/carving knife for finer work and food.
>Grandfather died about 5 years ago
>get into his garage to get some tools I need
>wherever I go there are Mora Knives
>uncle said he found about 200 of them so far
>mfw I now have more than 200 Mora knives of different models
>>646987
Looks like a fur trade knife.
Probably 3-4 inches would be a more useful length though. What kind of grind are you going to put on it?
>>649301
Go on ebay and get case or buck marlinspike knives, carbon steel nice scales, classic looking.
British navy knife is also an option.
These are cheap if you can find them: http://www.sportsmansguide.com/product/index/used-italian-military-shark-tooth-knife?a=884934
>>652678
That's beautiful, what is it?
>>652679
Interesting blade shape, how is it for skinning? That's the only think I could see being difficult.
Is it chisel ground?
>>652650
ya if you dont mind burning through line like a fucking bowdrill
further for the other responses; used less often is no excuse for a less efficient method.
>>653182
Haven't been in on this part of the conversation, but thought I'd put my $0.02 in. I have a couple of knives with serrations, more without. I prefer the blades that aren't serrated, but I don't cut lots of rope or plastic. Can't see another particular use for them. What do you use them for?
>>653153
Looks like one of these he's modded to suit himself.
>Ka-bar BK16
>>653153
it's a bk11
i've got an 11, 16, 17 and 3
>>653155
i've got others for that kinda thing, it'd probably be horrible, not sure on deer as i've only worked on one ever, but i can't see how i'd get into bunnies and small shit i usually eat inna with it. i don't keep it super sharp either, just a good utility edge. it's heavy as shit and pretty bad for fine work. chisel ground, the back is totally flat
>>653200
pic related
>>653208
my 17
>>653029
Sexy.
Look gud.
>>652793
What were you trying to convey in this nonsensical post?
>>645860
What's a good bushcraft knife, other than a mora, that won't break the bank?
>>653329
is 100 bucks breaking the bank?
LTWK has a bushcrafter HC in 1075hc steel. 3/32 thick, full flat grind, with ltwk 90 degree spine, 2-stage patina, micarta scales.
75 bucks without a sheath, 100-ish with a sheath.
>>653451
not surprising, since LT used to be part of blind horse knives, before they split to make LW Wright Knives and Battle Horse Knives.
>>653238
i think it's pretty obvious if the supertool is not strong enough then i'm sure as hell not gonna buy a rebar. the surge is the best non-specialized multitool there is but when i held it in my hand i also found it weak and flimsy. if they made the plier neck/joint stronger i would buy it.
>>653329
Go to Ragnar's ragweed forge and get something from Finland or Sweden or Switzerland. I have the Ahti leuku and love it. Runs around $100. Top knife in this pic.Second knife is the Camillus Pilot Survival Knife. I've had that one since 1985. It's a little brute. Third is an Old Timer Woodsman. My favorite blade pattern. This one is new stock from the Taylor Brands reincarnation, it's still a pretty good knife. YMMV greatly, stainless is very susceptible to poor heat treatment. Runs $25. The bottom is my wife's Case. Case makes some of the best knives around. Get anything they make with a simple clip/drop/trailing point blade that's over $50 and you have a knife you can trust for a lifetime.
I have some Buck knives, but none that aren't folders. If their folders are any indication, their fixed blade knives should be good stuff.
>>653546
Every buck fixed blade I've ever held has seemed flimsy. I know they're not, but they sure feel like it.
I'm torn between getting an izula 2 and an esee 4 or just getting an esee 3. Any thoughts?
its amazing how large and retarded the outdoors knife industry has become
all these expensive knifes are a joke
none of them cost more than $12 to produce
>>653182
>burning through line
I dunno what you're on about; my knife has no serrations and cuts cord just fine, no resistance. Then again, I'm obsessive about maintaining a shaving-sharp edge on all my bladed tools.
>>653789
>This is wrong
>>653789
Base materials cost, maybe.
Skill, labour and time though mate.
Let's see if you can make a knife for $12.
>>653870
Even on base materials, ok if it's 1095 and plastic scales I can see it but tool steel/good stainless isn't cheap, nor are micarta/g10 and equivalents. Then like you've said, you've got cutting, grinding, heat treat, polish, edge, fixings, packaging etc
>>653784
Anyone?
>>653928
Well I'm not sure I can help you, I don't like choils like on the 3 or 4, if I was going to get an Esee it would be
>pic related
So by default I'd have to vote for the Izula II from your options.
>>653875
yeah, wow look at all those steps you just mentioned
you are totally not a fucking idiot
and the expensive knife market is totally not for fools
do you know how many steps are involved in making an intel or AMD cpu?
why do many knifes cost more than an intel celeron or equivalent budget AMD?
>inb4 more knife shills defending their retarded purchase
>>653939
>What is economy of scale
The materials that go into a CPU cost next to nothing, the machinery that makes it costs a metric fuckton, thats why there are about 3-4 major fabs in the world. Also helps that they're made in countries where their workers are paid so badly and worked so hard their suicide rates are frightening.
>>653941
metal doesn't cost much
the machinery energy consumption involved in forging and working the metal is also not expensive
you can shill out the most expensive knife with the most shill worthy bullshit gimmicks. and it's still a $12 knife
wanna try harder, kid?
>>653945
Yeah, rightyoh
>>647882
30$? Really?
And all these knife generals and each and every knife here doesn't look used. Show me the ones you use or if you don't, then why the FUCK would anyone buy a pricy knife just for decoration?
All these anons wanting knoife thread to /k/
>most essential tool for surviving outside of former mill now hipster hive
>not /out/ related
¿wut?
>>653962
>All these anons wanting knoife thread to /k/
1 or 2 bored trolls, I'm sure by now they've realised how slow /out/ is.
>>645860
Bottom one I bought myself, works good for me, wrapped the handle in hempwick to add some texture and emergency uses.
Top one I just got for Christmas from my brother, he heard I wanted a knife so he went out and bought this. I believe the brand considers it more of a machete than a knife. How'd I do?
>>653983
What's the bottom knife?
>>653983
The machete looks cool. But I mean I'd rather have a pointy knife than that. Great for batoning and camp construction though, so pretty good.
>>653988
http://www.amazon.com/Szco-Supplies-Full-Hunter-Knife/dp/B007XP20EY/ref=pd_bia_nav_t_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=0EYFKECN0GBCEW9VTHZY
It's chinese-manufactured, but it works good for me. Cutting rope, cutting up meat for cooking, all that is great and I have a power sharpener so it's razor sharp.
>>653989
I think it will be useful a small machete to use around camp for sawing and other small tasks. I have this machete >>650240 for brush/branch firewood gathering. Thanks anon
>>653992
Yeah it looks like it'd be good for camp stuff. Nice find on the other guy too, looking at finding one myself.
Is there any way to get a bushcraft knife custom made? I want a very specific looking knife but can't seem to find any. Also, what just a good all around bushcraft knife? I have a mora but want something a little heftier for bigger tasks.
Flat or Scandi for bushcraft? I'm wondering because I'm thinking of getting this knife (TOPS Scandi Trekker) for a small outdoor knife, or if I should get a BK14 instead.
Fyi Scandi grinds with secondary micro bevels are not true Scandis and are actually sabre grinds
>>654008
Scandi, but that knife looks pretty useless for bushcraft. I'd go with the BK.
>>654017
>Scandi
Why?
>but that knife looks pretty useless for bushcraft
Why?
>>654019
Good for splitting and easy for maintainence. And the handle to blade ration is way to big. You'll have a fist full of nothing when your cutting.
>>654025
>And the handle to blade ration is way to big. You'll have a fist full of nothing when your cutting.
Um... wat? You do realize that even if it has as slightly longer blade that the handle is still there, right? It is a full size handle that extends out past your hand in the hammer grip
>>654029
You sure that's full size? Looks pretty piddly to me. I guess it's up to personal preference, but if I'm carving something up or chopping it I'd rather not have something that's going to cut into my palm. Aren't you the guy that keeps posting about that same knife?
>>654037
Exactly what is going "to cut into your palm" ? I genuinely don't know what you're talking about
If by that guy you mean the guy who asked about it a couple times on /k/ then yea
>>654039
It's 1/8th inch thick, so pretty standard
>>654040
See where his index finger is? That's the super thin part I'd be worried about. I have pretty large hands, and they would eclipse that part to where my fingers would be curling under my palm and forcing that bit into my hand if I'm doing a decent amount of cutting. In my opinion, if the knife is uncomfortable to use, you might aswell not have it.
>>654000
>Is there any way to get a bushcraft knife custom made
you'd have to ask a custom knife maker, but I imagine so.
>>654041
The blade itself is an excellent blade, I guess I'm just not used to that style of handle. If I have a knife, I want something that's going to fill the palm of my hand so that I get better leverage and control.
>>654044
I wonder how much that's run me. Would you have any idea?
>>654043
>>654045
Okay, I understand now. You want a fatter handle that fills out the hand more. Fair enough
In that case maybe you want the TOPS viper scout
>>654048
Why's it look like he stapled a stake to his knife? And in happy with my bk2 but I'll look into that!
>>654049
Steak
>>645956
>Gerber Dime
I like mine a lot, put it on my keychain and it's great for innacity EDC and opening my hipster craft beers. Only good for light duty stuff though (not even much use for emergency bike repairs, would use the pliers to tighten an 8mm rack or fender nut but that's about it, cutters won't trim a brake cable).
Gripes: scissors are tiny, file is useless, lost the tweezers, while the separate package opener works quite well, if the knife blade had a decent point it wouldn't be necessary.
>>654049
>Why's it look like he stapled a stake to his knife?
...maybe he's cradling it gently to show it off for the photo?
Anyway I have that knife and it's by far the most comfortable knife I've ever used
>>645974
Nice scales.
>>653113
I've got a BK2 with the micarta scales and love it.
You'll need some kind of different scales, because the stock ones are terrible.
I'm not in love with the stock sheath either, and got a kydex one for cheap.
>>646994
>Traced from a BudK catalog...
>>654008
Personally I've yet to find a circumstance where I would choose anything but a full flat in a regular knife.
>>654057
Good for you, but that doesn't explain why they decided to put those ugly scales on it, which is what anon was asking in the first place.
>>653949
see
>>653546
Used and, in the case of that military issue knife, abused when I was younger and didn't know better. Since I have several and use them on an informal rotation, they don't get the same use that someone with one knife would give them. Still, they get used.
>>654019
>Scandi
>Why?
Not him, but I like the way a Scandi grind bites into whatever you happen to be cutting with it. They aren't great for cooking, though. Veggies want to stick to the sides. If I take my Ahti car camping I also take a knife for cutting potatoes and tomatoes. If I'm not car camping, it doesn't matter because I won't be cutting taters or maters or the like.
>>653329
ahti, enzo, some ESEE or RAT knives, bk becker.
also sheffield and tbs if you're a bong like me
Quick question, getting late christmas gift, looking at the Kershaw Select-fire. Is it a gimmick or practical edc? Not really worried about "tactical".
Oh, and the Boker MPP. Is this legit or should i just get a kubaton for my keys ?
>>647215
It's a Fällkniven A1, not an S1 like someone else said. Enlarge and compare the images:
http://www.fallkniven.com/en/shop/details/20/24/fixed-blades/survival-knives/a1z
http://www.fallkniven.com/en/shop/details/439/24/fixed-blades/survival-knives/s1z
>>653115
Bruh... BRUH!!!
>>654496
Gimmick. But if you could see yourself using it often, then you shouldn't feel weird about buying it. Research they're track record, how long they last, etc.
>>654048
Uhg, I've spent many hours over many months trying to decide if I was gonna throw $100 away for one of those. A BK 16 with a fancy handle... And yet it still turns me on...
>>653115
Send me some Mora's, bro. I'll put em to good use
>>653115
Hey, I have a bushcraft YouTube channel with about 50,000 subscribers. If you send me a knife I'll review it and give you a shout out in a future video.
>>645956
leatherman micra is better
>>655110
Not that guy but what channel? Genuinely curious
Picked this up for a good deal the other day. Anyone else deal with trench knives?
>>655111
Micra is scissors, there's no comparison.
The Squirt is better but it's still tiny toy pliers for almost the price of a real multitool, the Dime is cheap.
If you don't need tiny pliers the Curve isn't bad.
is there any way i can get one of these $350 knifes directly from the manufacturer for $12?? because thats how much it actually costs to make them
newfag here, I got this knife a while ago and was wondering if it was any good. It seems to be a Winchester hunter knife, and the amazon page looks pretty barren.
http://www.amazon.com/Winchester-Hunter-Burl-Wood/dp/B00ALOGYQE/ref=sr_1_5?s=hunting-fishing&ie=UTF8&qid=1451367566&sr=1-5&keywords=winchester+hunter
>>655241
I reckon you could get a balaclava and crowbar for 12 bucks
>>655249
Found a better amazon listing with actual reviews:
http://www.amazon.com/Winchester-Large-Fixed-Blade-22-41784/dp/B00134A3N6
From the reviews it seems that Winchester doesn't seem to have a very outstanding reputation, but this knife seems decent enough.
>>655111
>>645956
I actually got a Micra free from work, and I was so disappointed to see the scissors instead of pliers. The pliers are much more beneficial for fishing (especially since scissors don't cut braid line for shit).
So I bought a Dime. It's just nice so I can toss it in my pocket and don't have to dig through the tackle bag for pliers.
If I'm walking without my tackle bag, I'll normally just carry this larger cheap one I got. Or just a pair of pliers.
One day I might invest in a nice Leatherman.
>>654588
How can you tell? I'm holding an S1 in my hands in the same angle and I can't see any difference.
>>655252
I've been gifted some Winchester knives. They hold an edge like Gerber does. Not too good.
>>655326
Overall size, blade length, color of the handle, size of the fingerguard and length of the "false edge" on the spine.
>>655328
Good for sharpening practice I guess? I was looking for a better knife, but don't know the practicality of the different styles, etc. I've seen a lot of people talk about moras which seem to just be straight knives. I was thinking of getting something like a hunting or "survival" knife. A little wider, with perhaps a small serrated portion and a flat back for fire striking?
>>653945
Your ignorance is astounding. 10/10
>>653983
just so you know, that firesteel will run out way before you run out of magnesium to shave. you will still want to bring another ferrocerium rod with you.
>>655400
becker bk-7
>>654046
>look up p and c customs
theyre in florida and can make whatever you want
>>653945
psssst
420a isn't the only type of steel used to make knives.
>>655256
I don't fish much, but use it often for daily carry. Great for opening packages and other small tasks. If you like the micra but want pliers get the squirt. Leatherman's quality is way above Gerber when it comes to multitools.
>>655202
Nothing wrong with scissors, I don't need a knife for most tasks nor do I find myself often needing pliers. Also there's only a 4 dollar difference between the micra and dime. Just got the style for Christmas and like it a bit more, the knife being on the outside makes it much more useful.
Just got the high carbon puma Bowie knife is it good for general usage?
>>655590
I've never been a big fan of big Bowie knives, their great for fighting and putting the fear of god into people but they always feel awkward to use for anything bushcraft related to me, smaller Bowies aren't bad though.
This ones only got a 6 inch blade so it's not that bad
Is this ok or crap?
Got it for xmas. Was told it's from an antique shop and cost $10. No markings of any kind. Construction is imperfect and has some asymmetrical aspects suggesting it's hand made to some degree.
>>655693
Scale is separated. Is it difficult to reattach it?
>>655715
It's not a snug lock. There's an acceptable(to me) amount of minuscule play.
I'm pretty excited to take it back home and put a good edge on it.
jew here
looking to get into the outdoors knife business seeing there's plenty of you stupid goyim willing to pay more than $20 for a knife
the profit margin is huge for me
i just looked up some of the most expensive brandname hardcore gimmick knifes, and they cost roughly $12 to make, yet are selling for hundreds
already got an asian sweatshop in texas ready to roll out that authentic american craftmaship too
>>655723
>10/10 shitpost
>>655400
Just get a blade that isn't fuckhuge, has some belly, and is attached to a handle that feels good in your hand. So what if it doesn't hold an edge all that well? Sharpen more often.
>I hate serrations, brah, but YMMV
>>645955
weapons belong on /k/. not outdoors tools
I used my Mora knife to skin a deer yesterday and afterwards I looked at the blade and the edge was all bent to hell in some spots.
Why are scandi grind knives so shitty and weak?
Pic related.
>>653113
i love mine. i use it mostly for batoning. i dont mind the stock scales or sheath, but out of the box, the edge was blunt. i had to hit it with my grind wheel to do anything. takes and holds an edge like a champ tho.
pic related
>>649301
Ka-Bar Rigging Knife perhaps?
pic related
>>652777
the older Schrade knives are good, ive got one that looks similar in style to yours
pic related
>>652793
i found an original Supertool in a hoarder's house. man's son said i could keep it
thats a buck 110
Why?
>>655856
>That fucking meme mouse
You have zero taste, anon.
Do you people use your knives?
I actually just counted and about 16 of the ones pictured looked used. I realize some people grabbed internet images rather than pics of there own but jesus, there are a bunch of obvious photos with 0 wear on the blades or hilts.
>>655856
The only thing that's right in your pic is the beer can. I have to say this like honestly, the knife in the pic is the ugliest, unfunctional piece of shit I've ever seen. I didn't know Becker ever did something like that. This is like Satan walking in the funeral of Jesus and fucking his corpse in the ass and the mouth. Feels bad man. Serrations I can understand, but why a line cutter? As if the blade was unable to cut a simple string or line? And for what are there cuts in the spine. Makes not sense to me.
Thank God I don't have any Beckers lying around 'cause if I did, I'd have to sell them right now.
>>655955
You're really dumb enough to think it came off the line like that?
Fuck you're retarded
>>655813
Sorry, never listen to the neets on 4chan that tell you a $16 knife is all you need
>>655946
Any stainless knife will clean up to look like new. Any non coated carbon can clean up pretty well too. I guess I don't normally dig trenches with my knives and throw rocks at my knife until it chips so it looks used.
>>655560
>Nothing wrong with scissors
Never said there was, but it's a different tool for different purposes.
>there's only a 4 dollar difference between the micra and dime
I was comparing pliers to pliers, and while the Squirt is a bit better than the Dime it also costs almost twice as much (and more than the Rev).
>>655963
I'm wondering how much I'd lay down there's a stippled glock sitting next to that Becker.
Just received my Mora Companion in the mail. The carbon steel board is super dull; I'm using a Wustoff 2 stage to sharpen it, and its taking forever using the fine section. I thought carbon was supposed to sharpen quickly.
>>656020
Fuck, I just got one myself and haven't tested it. I just assumed it was good to go since everyone says mora companion is good first knife.
Anyone got a cheap link for a good sharpener?
>>656020
scandi grinds take forever to sharpen since you need to take off so much material. im not and expert but you should probably start with the coarse side of the stone.
>>656015
whats that
