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Post by dougman on Mar 22, 2016 0:27:38 GMT
I present my Hipster Knife: Possibly the first LEED-certifiable knife you've ever seen...handle is sustainably-harvested European beechwood; blade and pommel are locally sourced from an eco-friendly facility; and the finish is another locally-sourced product, being a lacquer similar to what they used to use on Gibson guitars. Now, I need to bust out my leather scraps and make a little sheath...
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Post by randomnobody on Mar 26, 2016 3:26:36 GMT
I find myself, as I do periodically, dearly missing my old Hanwei tactical tanto. No, not the one with the plasma-coated blade and kraton grip; I miss the super-awesome blued blade with the black (simulated) rayskin, and the black metal (aluminum?) scabbard with a honkin' big clip and a latch to hold the blade in. You know, this thing: kultofathena.com/product.asp?item=KH2092&name=Hanwei+Tactical+TantoNot this one: www.kultofathena.com/product.asp?item=SH2483Here's a photo of mine with an old Cold Steel LTC kukri (which I also no longer have, but do not miss; it's in a better place now...) and a blued Gen2 Norman dagger: I did some looking-around and found one shop (Germany?) still listing a few in stock, but I'll be darned if I'm paying $300+ for something I bought years ago for $80. Rare though it may be. Oh well, lamentations and all that... So, anybody got any new toys?
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Post by bloodwraith on Mar 26, 2016 6:13:21 GMT
I find myself buying fewer and fewer knives because I am not really interested in the production market these days. Since my last custom I now have the custom bug but the customs I want are outside my price range and the Australian dollar is very weak right now.
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Post by randomnobody on Mar 26, 2016 13:21:48 GMT
AUD really does suck right now. $0.75 USD as of this post, according to Google. Looks like it's climbed back up a bit, buy only a bit. Pity there's nothing I want in Australia that I could afford any more easily with the exchange rate in my favor. The yen, on the other hand, is killing me.
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Post by 1776 on Jul 3, 2016 0:24:01 GMT
So, I'm looking for a new knife to replace my EDC folder right now (Spyderco Tenacious). I was wanting something very tough and razer sharp (duh, who doesn't). My Tenacious is tough enough, sort of. The sharpness and edge holding ability is very good. But lately I've been batoning with my Tenacious, and I don't think it will hold up to much of that. I've really started to be tougher on it than before. So I'm looking for what you might call a EDC bushcraft folder. Price limit is $100 USD. I've had a look at some Cold Steels, and Benchmades. I was watching a Russian guy beat the heck out of a old AUS 8 CS Recon 1, and it seemed to do pretty good. I was impressed. Than I watched him beat the heck out of a Benchmade Adamas. It was untouched. Stunning. But the Adamas is around $200, the Recon 1 is more around $100. Oh, and there is another option. A ESEE knife that I can't talk about on this thread, because neck knives are banned from being talked about. Legally I can't carry anything bigger than a 3.5 inch blade. What do you suggest?
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Post by Adrian Jordan on Jul 3, 2016 1:35:19 GMT
I'll begin with the obligatory "Batoning is very abusive to a knife with a locking mechanism of any kind and will eventually break it".
I love the Benchmade Griptilian. They can be found on eBay for around $100. That'd be my #1 choice.
My second choice would likely be the Spyderco Manix 2, preferably the one one with the G10 scales and saber-ground s30v blade. I had one and it was very formidable. I'm sure the flat ground one is great too, but I like the saber grind. The Manix 2 can be found on eBay or Amazon for under $100.
I hear that the Cold Steel's are very tough. I don't doubt it, but I'm not sure the new steel is worth the $30-$40 price bump they pulled. The mini Recon 1 has a 3" blade, but the regular size one has a 4" blade, so it's a bit too long for you.
Who banned discussion of neck knives? Either way, a solid fixed blade is going to be stronger than a folder in most cases, especially one from a reputable company like ESEE. That may be your best bet.
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Post by randomnobody on Jul 3, 2016 2:48:24 GMT
I was gonna say, I had no idea we couldn't talk about neck knives. Weird.
Anyway, as Adrian says, batoning with a folder is generally not advised, but if I had no other choice I'd go with a larger (but you say nothing over 3.5"? Can trust even baton anything?), broad, lockback style. I wouldn't trust liner or frame locks, or any of the fancy alternative (eg "axis lock") locks.
It's out of your range, but I'd be comfortable batoning with my Wildsteer WX00. Hell of a sturdy lock on that one. Nothing else in my folding inventory would even be considered for such rough work, but that one might handle it...
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Post by Scott on Jul 3, 2016 3:16:36 GMT
Why baton a folder? Why baton a fixed blade really? Considering the size restrictions in UK knife laws save some money and buy a billhook. A 4inch folder is illegal, but wandering into the woods with a 10inch billhook is fine. Don't ask me how that works.
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Post by legacyofthesword on Jul 4, 2016 16:06:44 GMT
Here's the subject : knives and daggers, of any type (except neck knife, because I don't like them :x ). Knife producers (at least to remind some people that Cold Steel isn't the only cool knife maker out there), knife that you own, use, collect, and/or that you would like to add to your collection and knife-related martial arts. Here goes folks... I will be back later to show you some schtuff, but for now, I will eagerly wait for one of you to break the ice ¸ BTW neck knives are allowed in this thread. If you give me karma As to neck knives being banned for discussion, I believe 1776 is referencing the original post.
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Post by randomnobody on Jul 4, 2016 19:05:16 GMT
Hello everyone Some time ago I started the ''knife nuts thread'' in the old forum (here : sbgswordforum.proboards.com/inde ... read=17403). It was a thread for knife collectors and enthusiasts, where people were invited to discuss about knives in general ; those they own, those they like, dislike, ect. Overtime, it spanned more than 15 pages and visited many, many types of knives, knives producers and other subjects related to knives ; self-defense, martial arts, the law, ect. Overall, a pretty cool and epic thread IMO. So, I decided to redo the experience here, for the new forumnites and for the old ones. Here's the subject : knives and daggers, of any type (except neck knife, because I don't like them :x ). Knife producers (at least to remind some people that Cold Steel isn't the only cool knife maker out there), knife that you own, use, collect, and/or that you would like to add to your collection and knife-related martial arts. Here goes folks... I will be back later to show you some schtuff, but for now, I will eagerly wait for one of you to break the ice ¸ BTW neck knives are allowed in this thread.
If you give me karma Hmm, well, we don't have karma anymore...
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Post by Madmartigen on Jul 4, 2016 19:23:51 GMT
Hello everyone Some time ago I started the ''knife nuts thread'' in the old forum (here : sbgswordforum.proboards.com/inde ... read=17403). It was a thread for knife collectors and enthusiasts, where people were invited to discuss about knives in general ; those they own, those they like, dislike, ect. Overtime, it spanned more than 15 pages and visited many, many types of knives, knives producers and other subjects related to knives ; self-defense, martial arts, the law, ect. Overall, a pretty cool and epic thread IMO. So, I decided to redo the experience here, for the new forumnites and for the old ones. Here's the subject : knives and daggers, of any type (except neck knife, because I don't like them :x ). Knife producers (at least to remind some people that Cold Steel isn't the only cool knife maker out there), knife that you own, use, collect, and/or that you would like to add to your collection and knife-related martial arts. Here goes folks... I will be back later to show you some schtuff, but for now, I will eagerly wait for one of you to break the ice 8-) ¸ BTW neck knives are allowed in this thread.
If you give me karma ;) Hmm, well, we don't have karma anymore... Random, you know you replied to an almost 6 year old post? At least as I see that from the reply linked. Kinda back on topic, a cople months ago I added this to my EDC: www.realsteelknives.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/d/s/dsc_6523.jpgBefore I did, I hated neck knives as well :).
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Post by randomnobody on Jul 4, 2016 19:58:36 GMT
Yes, it was referenced and quoted in the post previous to mine. I only made the relevant portion bold for the sake of making it stand out.
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Post by Madmartigen on Jul 5, 2016 5:14:05 GMT
I see, sorry - didn't mean to nitpick!
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Post by Adrian Jordan on Jul 5, 2016 5:46:26 GMT
It read to me that Sebastien was making fun of the fact that he doesn't like neck knives more than he was actually banning discussion. He's a funny dude, and I wish he came on more often. 1776: Did you decide on one yet? If so, what did you go with?
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Post by 1776 on Jul 8, 2016 2:20:53 GMT
I haven't decided yet. I really like folders better than neck knives. But as far as performance goes the ESEE Izula beats ALL folders six ways to sunday. But I feel folders are a tad more legal. So considering that, and the fact that a fixed blade takes up more space. I have decided to go with a folder. I'm really liking the Cold Steels and Benchmades. Spydercos are very nice, but they don't seem that tough. Not a hater, just trying to get facts. Here is a Spyderco Tatanka ( $192) Vs a Cold Steel Voyager XL ( $72); Video link I'll go ahead and spoil it for you . The Cold Steel wins, and at 2.5 times less expensive. So, I really think it's between a Cold Steel or a Benchmade folder. I don't think I really can go wrong with either one, but I'll just browse youtube for more torture test videos. AND MAY THE BEST KNIFE WIN!
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Post by Adrian Jordan on Jul 8, 2016 3:38:35 GMT
That's a tough one. I've had a couple Cold Steel folders, and didn't like them enough to keep them. Bear in mind, it wasn't the steel's performance that turned me off. The action was very stiff and gritty, and the scales were like course sandpaper on pockets. The CTS XHP seems to be getting good reviews, and from the comments I've seen it had done what you want to do better than steels that are slightly better than the 154CM. As for the lock, the general consensus that I've seen is that the blade is more likely to fail before either lock.
So, personally, I'd roll with the Benchmade, but I don't use my folders to the extent you are considering taking yours. So while I think it wins in looks, comfort, ease of use and ease of sharpening, I think(don't know, think) the Cold Steel with the CTS XHP, not the AUS 8, is better suited for abusive use.
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Post by randomnobody on Jul 8, 2016 18:11:33 GMT
Cold Steel folders are some of the tougher on the market, especially under $100, but as Adrian has suggested, they lack a certain sense of ergonomics in most cases. They're tough, even to use. I lean more toward the classical folders, the "gentleman's" type as some call themselves. My current daily carry is a Manly in 12C27, which is fairly large at four inches long by about a half-inch wide and 3-4mm thick, by despite its firm locking mechanism (an interesting variation of the lock back) I'd not rate it for anything heavier than whittling. Batoning is a definite no in my mind. Before the Manly was a J.J. Martinez arabe, which was about the same length, but narrower and thinner. I prefer this one, still, but after five long years of hard use, it's been retired. I'm hoping to buy a new one in the near future and side-by-side the two to show the wear and tear. Anyway, that one's no batoner, either. Only Spyderco I have is a Native, which is okay, but not great. I'm not a fan of the aesthetics of Spyderco's more common models, so I've just not bought any. Can't seem to find a Benchmade I like under $150, either, so none of them. I usually carry two or three folders, each for different roles, a fixed blade, and a multi-tool. I figure all my bases are covered with that. If I could only carry one knife that I already own, and fixed blades were out, I'd have to settle for the Wildsteer. It's pretty much a fixed blade when properly locked up. Slip joint with a lock back on top and a lever with a clamp holding the lock spring down which extends to rest between your fingers during use so it's not budging. It's also quite big, 4.5 inches long, almost an inch wide, 4-5mm thick, weighs several ounces; 8-10? Anyway, only Cold Steel folder I've handled more than a few seconds was a buddy's Recon. It's just not a nice knife. It's big, bulky, and stiff...but it's sturdy, I guess?
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Post by 1776 on Jul 8, 2016 20:51:44 GMT
That's a tough one. I've had a couple Cold Steel folders, and didn't like them enough to keep them. Bear in mind, it wasn't the steel's performance that turned me off. The action was very stiff and gritty, and the scales were like course sandpaper on pockets. The CTS XHP seems to be getting good reviews, and from the comments I've seen it had done what you want to do better than steels that are slightly better than the 154CM. As for the lock, the general consensus that I've seen is that the blade is more likely to fail before either lock. So, personally, I'd roll with the Benchmade, but I don't use my folders to the extent you are considering taking yours. So while I think it wins in looks, comfort, ease of use and ease of sharpening, I think(don't know, think) the Cold Steel with the CTS XHP, not the AUS 8, is better suited for abusive use. I see. Keep in mind, I'll be buy both sooner or latter. But the way I see it, the Benchmades seem to be better (don't know about super abuse though), but are more expensive. I think I'd cry if I lost a $100+ knife, or broke one. So for hard use, abuse, and EDC I think I'll go with the Cold Steel. I'm really liking the Recon 1 right now. And if a CS doesn't feel right, than I'll have to snag a Benchmade for EDC. Now I've just got to decide which CS folder to get...
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Post by 1776 on Jul 8, 2016 20:56:28 GMT
Cold Steel folders are some of the tougher on the market, especially under $100, but as Adrian has suggested, they lack a certain sense of ergonomics in most cases. They're tough, even to use. I lean more toward the classical folders, the "gentleman's" type as some call themselves. My current daily carry is a Manly in 12C27, which is fairly large at four inches long by about a half-inch wide and 3-4mm thick, by despite its firm locking mechanism (an interesting variation of the lock back) I'd not rate it for anything heavier than whittling. Batoning is a definite no in my mind. Before the Manly was a J.J. Martinez arabe, which was about the same length, but narrower and thinner. I prefer this one, still, but after five long years of hard use, it's been retired. I'm hoping to buy a new one in the near future and side-by-side the two to show the wear and tear. Anyway, that one's no batoner, either. Only Spyderco I have is a Native, which is okay, but not great. I'm not a fan of the aesthetics of Spyderco's more common models, so I've just not bought any. Can't seem to find a Benchmade I like under $150, either, so none of them. I usually carry two or three folders, each for different roles, a fixed blade, and a multi-tool. I figure all my bases are covered with that. If I could only carry one knife that I already own, and fixed blades were out, I'd have to settle for the Wildsteer. It's pretty much a fixed blade when properly locked up. Slip joint with a lock back on top and a lever with a clamp holding the lock spring down which extends to rest between your fingers during use so it's not budging. It's also quite big, 4.5 inches long, almost an inch wide, 4-5mm thick, weighs several ounces; 8-10? Anyway, only Cold Steel folder I've handled more than a few seconds was a buddy's Recon. It's just not a nice knife. It's big, bulky, and stiff...but it's sturdy, I guess? Wildsteer? Sounds like a nice knife. Price? Pictures? I'm interested. I'll have to handle the CS folders for my self I guess. I heard the ESEE 6 had bulky handles, but I really like the feel of it. Keep in mind though that I've got very large hands. And I can forgive ergonomic fails if the knife doesn't fail in performance.
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Post by randomnobody on Jul 8, 2016 23:56:27 GMT
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