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Member Section => Down Range Cafe => Topic started by: Ksail101 on June 16, 2009, 09:49:19 AM
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All this talk about knives has got me thinking...
What do you carry or what is favorite knife that you use? Key word here is USE. I am sure some of you have some real beauties but I want to know about your re-sharpened a hundred time, (possibly) dinged up, its there when you need it knife. Weather folder or not I would like to hear about it. This will give me ideas on what is good out there, and honestly more about you the person.
Those ol' knives we all rely on everyday can say alot about the person, weather they are neat freaks, grease monkeys, old timers, "Tactical Teds'", or gotta have the besters.
As with guns sometimes I will see an old Ka-Bar on the internet and think "man if that knife could talk."
Rightnow I carry a Kershaw Whirlwind partially serrated. I have had this knife for about a year and a half, maybe longer. It has been through hell and back and keeps on tickin'. If I took the time to set up an account with a pic hub I would put it up. It aint pretty, but it can still shave the hair on my arm.
I learned how to sharpen knives with this knife, I am still not great at it, so you can imagine what the blade has gone through and to preform as it has I am true Kershaw fan. I want to buy their new model the Blur when I get the chance. I use this knife multiple times everyday.
knives are one of the most primitive, original tools of mankind. To make a law banning them is like saying we can have forks cause you can stab something with them. Or that Rocks are dangerous we have to clear the planet of them. Its just stupid.
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I have an old Ka Bar folder that I carry and abuse regularly. I've had it for about 25 or 30 years. Nothing big, it has a 2 3/4 inch blade and the tip isn't real sharp any more cause it is often a screwdriver, but the blade is sharp and it just fits me after all the years.
Screwdriver, letter opener, apple pealer, pry bar, splinter remover, nail cleaner, and much more, ......... all in one. ;)
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Old school Leatherman I've had about 16yrs. Has everything, new ones now are crappy. I even have the the leather case. Wear it everyday ;D
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My just retired Buck 3' folder was with me for 23 years. In Feb. I picked up a new everyday knife.
http://www.leatherman.com/knives/expanse-series/e33t-e33tx.aspx
I hope it gives me the life my ol Buck did?
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A 1 1/2" Gerber stainless with perforated synthetic sides to drain water. Tactical enough for day to day and fishing. For camping, I prefer a 3 1/2" Gerber Gator, again tactical enough to spread peanut butter or whittle a roasting stick, and with a nice no slip handle. For hunting, a buck Zipper, the sharpest and most effecient skinning knife out there for any money. Use one once and you wouldn't trade it for a Randall bowie, and I've used both. Tactical, I'm still thinking about whether I need one.
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My just retired Buck 3' folder was with me for 23 years. In Feb. I picked up a new everyday knife.
http://www.leatherman.com/knives/expanse-series/e33t-e33tx.aspx
I hope it gives me the life my ol Buck did? Mee too
Nothing is made like it used to be :'( Stick with good warranty offers and send it back if you have to...
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I've been very happy with my CRKT folder. I've run over it twice with a forklift, and after a little bending, it folded up and went back into my pocket!
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Kershaw Ken Onion Scallion, stainless on stainless with spring opening.
Spring don't fling anymore but it still opens in a flash...about 5 years now. Also a Swiss Army Tinker about 25 years or so and a Gerber multi-tool going on twenty, one for the toolbox and one for the tackle box.
I still have a dull old "Barlow" from about 1965 in my Kennedy box too.... ;D
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My old beater isnt a knife but an original Leatherman.
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Daily carry is a CRKT - M16 titanium. Best folder I've owned.
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Since middle age, I've tried to simplify things. I pick a good stable brand and stick with it.
When Benchmade introduced their affordable Red Label I decided all my knife needs would be Benchmade. So I carry a 3.5" Pika lock back. I have a spare and two spare Mini-Pika's (2.9").
I'm partial to "clip points". Not a fan of "drop point", but I could work with a Tanto.
I sharpen it almost weekly because of heavy use at home and work.
http://www.benchmade.com/products/product_detail.aspx?model=10402 (http://www.benchmade.com/products/product_detail.aspx?model=10402)
SAMPLE PICTURE
(http://www.benchmade.com/images/products/model_main/10402.jpg)
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Since middle age, I've tried to simplify things. I pick a good stable brand and stick with it.
When Benchmade introduced their affordable Red Label I decided all my knife needs would be Benchmade. So I carry a 3.5" Pika lock back. I have a spare and two spare Mini-Pika's (2.9").
I'm partial to "clip points". Not a fan of "drop point", but I could work with a Tanto.
I sharpen it almost weekly because of heavy use at home and work.
http://www.benchmade.com/products/product_detail.aspx?model=10402 (http://www.benchmade.com/products/product_detail.aspx?model=10402)
SAMPLE PICTURE
(http://www.benchmade.com/images/products/model_main/10402.jpg)
Those look nice Alf. Whats the price point?
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Those look nice Alf. Whats the price point?
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Retail says $40.00
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I carry a very small basic Swiss Army knife. Forget what they call this one. I seem to go through one about every year or two, but they are only about $10. I do have my old Buck folder that I've had about 30 years or more.
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Carry Gerbers, mostly Paraframes, my favorite being 3 inch fine edge. Also carry the Gerber Evo in fine edge, that's my tactical/defense knife, my 'stabbin' knife.' Like to keep knives sharp and serrated blades complicate that, not impossible for me though. Don't buy knives that are more than $25, to many stupid people that use them and mess them up and loose them. Used Kershaw when I was younger, but couldn't keep from hurting my self, things get complicated when you driving around and cell phone is in the same pocket as you knife. Luckily I've managed to figure it all out by now.
What sharpening rigs do you guys use? I use the Lansky rig, works pretty good and bought the basic setup and a serrated edge sharper for $25.
http://www.lanskysharpeners.com/
http://www.gerbergear.com/index.php/product/id/79
http://www.gerbergear.com/index.php/product/id/275
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I just use a stone (medium on one side, fine on the other) and a ceramic hone (which is actually the filament from a mercury vapor lamp)
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For about 12 years now, I've carried Cold Steel voyagers. First a 4 inch serrated tanto. Then I switched to the 3 inch non-serrated clip point. The non serrated is easier to sharpen, since it ends up opening boxes and doing other non-knife jobs.
(http://ep.yimg.com/ip/I/csstoreonline_2058_12815364)
Before that, I carried a couple of Spyderco Delicas. I broke the tip off of one and just had it sharpened to its new shape.
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I've a Gerber 3" Tanto for breaking seals on secure bins and non-urgent use and a SOG Trident for weapon retention / urgent use and emergency use (nice little belt slicer function).
Bite me, US Customs.
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Kershaw Ken Onion Scallion, stainless on stainless with spring opening.
Spring don't fling anymore but it still opens in a flash...about 5 years now. Also a Swiss Army Tinker about 25 years or so and a Gerber multi-tool going on twenty, one for the toolbox and one for the tackle box.
I still have a dull old "Barlow" from about 1965 in my Kennedy box too.... ;D
Call Kershaw at 503-682-1966. They will want the model number of your Scallion (1620). They will mail you a new torsion bar for assisted opening at no charge...not even shipping. If you have a small star drive you can install it easily. I believe that the Scallion screws use a number 5 small star drive.
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Daily carry is usually a Kershaw Shallot assisted opener with a 3 & 1/2" blade.
Also carry the original all American made Spyderench with a plain non-serrated blade, when I need a multi-tool. Spyderench comes apart to use the wrench, or to use the knife as a stand alone lock blade. Pliers are slip-joint.
I use a tungsten rod attached to some antler for a sharpener. I found this at a gun show and now have 3 of them. A little old guy that makes custom knives makes these also. He gets the tungsten filiment rods from streetlamps. They are so good that I've had to buy them for all of my friends and for every guy in my family. Every knife in my house shaves (including all of my wife's kitchen knives).
I used to sharpen with Arkansas whet stones with a little oil. Gotta have something that keeps 'em shavin' but doesn't eat up the steel. That's what I love about the tungsten rods. 4 or 5 licks per side and you've got a shaver. If you guys have read my other posts you know I'm a knife nut. My collection is close to 100 knives (Kershaw, Boker, Benchmade, Spyderco, SOG, Cold Steel, Weidmansheil, a few customs and other brands). This is the best sharpener I have ever used. It's awesome.
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Call Kershaw at 503-682-1966. They will want the model number of your Scallion (1620). They will mail you a new torsion bar for assisted opening at no charge...not even shipping. If you have a small star drive you can install it easily. I believe that the Scallion screws use a number 5 small star drive.
I've been meaning to return it for some time now. Still have the original packaging and stuff, just too lazy sometimes. It opens fine but your right, like my Swiss Army, it's guarenteed for life. My Swiss has been back to the factory two or three times. They always fix it and send it back with a thank you note.
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I've been meaning to return it for some time now. Still have the original packaging and stuff, just too lazy sometimes. It opens fine but your right, like my Swiss Army, it's guarenteed for life. My Swiss has been back to the factory two or three times. They always fix it and send it back with a thank you note.
Tim,
Don't send it in. Just call for the torsion bar. You'll have it in a week for free and it's easy to install. You don't have to let your knife get away from you.
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Kel-Tec P32 (Its nice to have when you cant carry a gun)
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Gerber Mark 1 boot knife that I have carried on and off since I was in the Air Force. Tip is bent from a drunk night of antics in my dorm room when my roomate stuck in the floor. I found out they no longer make them after contacting Gerber last year to purchase a couple for my boys. Saw a set for sale on Ebay for high dollar. Got mine at the BX in Italy for $29.
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SOG Trident Folder SOGTF-7 >>> http://www.downrange.tv/reviews/showproduct.php/product/57 (http://www.downrange.tv/reviews/showproduct.php/product/57)
It's use? It's never been used. I haven't cut anything with it yet, and hope to never cut anything with it. It's purpose is to cut / stab skin. I wear it everyday!
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Swiss Army.
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Daily carry is usually a Kershaw Shallot assisted opener with a 3 & 1/2" blade.
Also carry the original all American made Spyderench with a plain non-serrated blade, when I need a multi-tool. Spyderench comes apart to use the wrench, or to use the knife as a stand alone lock blade. Pliers are slip-joint.
I use a tungsten rod attached to some antler for a sharpener. I found this at a gun show and now have 3 of them. A little old guy that makes custom knives makes these also. He gets the tungsten filiment rods from streetlamps. They are so good that I've had to buy them for all of my friends and for every guy in my family. Every knife in my house shaves (including all of my wife's kitchen knives).
I used to sharpen with Arkansas whet stones with a little oil. Gotta have something that keeps 'em shavin' but doesn't eat up the steel. That's what I love about the tungsten rods. 4 or 5 licks per side and you've got a shaver. If you guys have read my other posts you know I'm a knife nut. My collection is close to 100 knives (Kershaw, Boker, Benchmade, Spyderco, SOG, Cold Steel, Weidmansheil, a few customs and other brands). This is the best sharpener I have ever used. It's awesome.
How much?
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Timberline Lightfoot, and a Kershaw as well....
I have a bunch of old knives from my grandfather, Schrade Uncle Henry Stockman, Buck, Ka-Bar big and small.
Change em' around, they just have thousands of uses,...
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How much?
20 bucks Haz. There is a gun show coming the weekend of the 27th and 28th. If the guy's there I'll pick one up for you. It's on me. If you like it, just post it and I'll post the guys address for everyone. I'll PM you for your address.
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20 bucks Haz. There is a gun show coming the weekend of the 27th and 28th. If the guy's there I'll pick one up for you. It's on me. If you like it, just post it and I'll post the guys address for everyone. I'll PM you for your address.
Please post a pic and the guys address. My secret shame (now not so secret) is that I suck at sharpening knives. I, like you love them, particularly good kitchen knives (Sabatier and Forschner). I have tried every sharpening system known to man, read the manuals etc, and still, I send them to a pro twice a year. I can maintain an edge, just not put a durable one on. If this thing works and is artisan made, I'll give it a whirl for $20.
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Kel-Tec P32 (Its nice to have when you cant carry a gun)
+10 And people accuse me of being bitchy. ;D
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until I started flying to Korea I would carry a Case, everyday. now I have a Leatherman that I can open up and make it pass as a pair of pliers. warning, if you ever fly to, from, or through Korea, don't take ANY kind of knife, they will confiscate them! (bastards) one of my shipmates bought some good cutlery (kitchen and hunting stuff) from Japan and flew home from Korea. cost: about $500.00 USD. they took it even though it was in his checked luggage and obviously not a weapon.
as I say, Case, good hardened steel blade and one stainless blade. sharp as a razor too.
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I'm pretty hard on my carry knife, but my biggest problem with knives is that I tend to loose them. For that reason when I need a knife for work, I just go to Home Depot, and pick up a cheap pocket folder with a clip. When this one disappears (and it won't be long, the pocket clip is bent all to hell) I'll just go in and get another just like it.
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Just to add what I use to sharpen with. I got a cheap double sided stone (Course, Fine) from the knife place at the mall. It sucks and since I feel I am starting to get the hang of it, I was thinking about maybe upgrading to some nicer whet stones.
I am not that good at sharpening or should I say the stones I have cant get my knives to a fine edge that I like, I have a lansky system also but have not had very good luck with it. So as long as I get the edge kinda sharp from the stones and clean, I use some car scratch remover (finer than rubbing compound) on a leather belt, I found in a box at the garage sale down the road, I can strop it to the point of barely shaving the hairs on my arm and call it good.
I have seen like Ray Myers on Youtube with those awesome whet stones get to the I am at with the stones, and after stropping and whatever else he does gets them crazy sharp. Or that guy who shaves in one video after sharpening a hunting knife with stones an minimal stropping, I would love to be able to do this. I want to take a class on sharpening. I see the videos on the net and I have considered getting one.
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I routinely alternate between two pocket knives.....a Spyderco Military folder or a Benchmade Doug Ritter Griptilian. But I am eyeing a Strider Rogue Warrior but find it difficult to justify the steep price tag. Some of the true custom knives are gorgeous but certainly cost prohibitive....a nice Chris English (Z Knives) auto is quite desirable.
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Ksail, The ABSOLUTE MOST important thing is to maintain your blade angle. the closer to parallel your blade is to the stone the finer the edge you will get, after that it is coarseness of the stone. However, the longer the grind mark on the side of the blade the WEAKER your edge will be and more prone to chips, like a Hollow ground blade that will take a wicked edge, but does not hold up well to rough use. The higher the angle, (shorter the grind area) the stronger the edge will be. You will have to balance the 2 based on your intended use, If you just want to shave with it get a hollow ground blade, it has a concave grind profile http://www.downrange.tv/forum/index.php?topic=5530.30
(This link goes to the Tactical Knife thread, RTFM in reply #32 has an awesome diagram, I'm talking about profile #1 ) and hone it at about a 15 degree angle. For rough use you would want a blade that retains more meat closer to the edge like #3 ground at a steeper angle, personally I use a "Blue" diamond hone, at about 20 degrees, it gives me good sharpness but still holds up well.
As to using a strop, you only need one or 2 passes as what you are doing is removing the grinding burrs that you raised with the stone, just like you would get from filing metal only finer, they will get to a point where they fold over and make a VERY sharp knife SEEM dull, that's why Barbers stropped their razors, they were not "Sharpening" them, they were removing metal of a super fine edge that had been pushed over by the whiskers, and resmoothing the edge. as to a good stone and oil, about the best combo I have found to get a SHARP edge has been a Hard Arkansas stone with Johnsons baby oil as a coolant, it seems to get the metal about as sharp as possible.
Sharpness is also limited by the size of the metal molecules, different steels will take a finer edge than others, that's why medical instruments are made from "Surgical" steel the characteristics of the alloy let it take the sharpest edge possible for steel, other materials, like Bokers Ceramic blades and obsidian are supposed to be able to take a much sharper edge, in fact scalpels for eye surgery use obsidian instead of steel. 6000 years of technology brought us back to the flint blade ;D
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I have a couple that I carry depending on what I'm doing. At work I have a Leatherman PST that I have had for about 25 years, I also have a Kershaw 1620st Scallion for when I need to open boxes. When I'm not working I have a Gerber AR3.0 serrated blade in my front pocket of my jeans. The tip was broken off when a buddy tried to use it as a prybar, but I just reground the shape and it works as intended. I will also carry a Swiss Army Knife "Officier" model made bt Victorinox for when I need an extra useful type of blade. I used to have a Gerber MultiPlier that I liked a lot, but I loaned it to one on my techs and he left it in a car, They don't make that model anymore, Otherwise He would be buying me a replacement.I'm hoping the customer comes back and I can get it back, but I'm not holding my breath.
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I carry either an Emerson CQC 7, an Emerson Karambit, or a SOG Trident. Currently it's the SOG.
A surgeon told me the Karambit I have is almost as sharp as a scalpel, and I believe it considering the nicks I have gotten from playing with it. That's one knife I should have bought a trainer for when I purchased one a while back.....
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Just to add what I use to sharpen with. I got a cheap double sided stone (Course, Fine) from the knife place at the mall. It sucks and since I feel I am starting to get the hang of it, I was thinking about maybe upgrading to some nicer whet stones.
I am not that good at sharpening or should I say the stones I have cant get my knives to a fine edge that I like, I have a lansky system also but have not had very good luck with it. So as long as I get the edge kinda sharp from the stones and clean, I use some car scratch remover (finer than rubbing compound) on a leather belt, I found in a box at the garage sale down the road, I can strop it to the point of barely shaving the hairs on my arm and call it good.
I have seen like Ray Myers on Youtube with those awesome whet stones get to the I am at with the stones, and after stropping and whatever else he does gets them crazy sharp. Or that guy who shaves in one video after sharpening a hunting knife with stones an minimal stropping, I would love to be able to do this. I want to take a class on sharpening. I see the videos on the net and I have considered getting one.
I was having an issue with my Lansky set. I could never get a repeat edge with them. Especially once removed from the clamp. I realized the rods were not all the same angle. Some where bent more then others. If you compare them to each other, you can see which ones are not the same 90º angle as the rest. Once they are all the same angle, it will work the same every time. I don't care if you cut concrete with a knife, I can bring it back to beyond razor now.
The other thing with the rods and stones is to make sure they are all locked in at the same distance. There is a flat spot on each rod. If you insert them into the stones and slowly tighten the screw while pulling the rod out, it will catch where the flat spot stops. It may sound like trouble, but once you figure it out, it is very easy to do. To insure I have them all at the same length, I will take one stone/rod assembly and hold it with the rod pointing to the left, and another stone/rod assembly with the rod pointing to the right. Then I lay the stone face on the opposing rod. When both stones touch the rod of the other, I know I have them the same length.
I don't charge my friends anything to sharpen a knife, but I have made money on the first time sharpening for them because I make a bet that I can make them better then new, no matter what condition they were in.
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I was having an issue with my Lansky set. I could never get a repeat edge with them. Especially once removed from the clamp. I realized the rods were not all the same angle. Some where bent more then others. If you compare them to each other, you can see which ones are not the same 90º angle as the rest. Once they are all the same angle, it will work the same every time. I don't care if you cut concrete with a knife, I can bring it back to beyond razor now.
The other thing with the rods and stones is to make sure they are all locked in at the same distance. There is a flat spot on each rod. If you insert them into the stones and slowly tighten the screw while pulling the rod out, it will catch where the flat spot stops. It may sound like trouble, but once you figure it out, it is very easy to do. To insure I have them all at the same length, I will take one stone/rod assembly and hold it with the rod pointing to the left, and another stone/rod assembly with the rod pointing to the right. Then I lay the stone face on the opposing rod. When both stones touch the rod of the other, I know I have them the same length.
I don't charge my friends anything to sharpen a knife, but I have made money on the first time sharpening for them because I make a bet that I can make them better then new, no matter what condition they were in.
Are we,"DRTVers" your friends? ;D
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I carry a spyderco rescue, have for 15 years, old one with the plastic pocket clip, so I don't scratch vehicles when squeezing by them. Blunt tip, cutting seat belts off of people and fully serrated blade, for work that is the best as it cuts everything from fuel line to wiring harnesses.
The other is a cold steel voyager, 5" pocket sword, non serrated, honed to a razors edge, it never gets used for work purposes, its more of a social tool ;D
As far as sharpening, at home I use a belt sander with 1000 grit paper and sand away from the edge, sand until you raise a burr on one side and flip it over and break the burr. In the field I carry a Kershaw, 2 piece diamond stick, light weight and does serrated blades as well. The stick looks kind of like a tongue depressor. I have the cardboard wheels for the grinder motor and it does a really good job too, but the belt sander rules. That's what knife makers use.
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Here is a picture of the Tungsten knife sharpeners that I mentioned. I talked to Marion Richardson's nephew today, his uncle was at the VA. He said that they would be happy to take orders for sharpeners. They are 20.00 plus shipping (He says around 4 bucks). You can call Richardson Handmade Knives in Linden Texas at (903) 756-8092. You can also find them on eBay under MorkKnives.
Tell 'em Kid Shelleen sent you.
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Pocket knife:
Gerber E-Z Out for 15 years. Bought it at Wally's Place for $20. Half serrated blade and a pocket clip. It looks like hell but still works.
Original Leatherman on my belt for almost 20 years. Indispensable.
My Grandpa taught me how to sharpen a knife to a razor's edge, and Like Tom posted, it's all about the blade angle to the stone.
I generally use a Diamond hone to get the initial angle and basic edge.
Then an oiled Arkansas hard stone for an even finer edge.
Followed by a ceramic rod that was originally an impeller shaft out of a pump, just to get any remaining burrs that might be hanging around. I've also used ceramic insulators out of lights and old furnaces if they were smooth enough.
Finally comes the leather strop for that razor smooth, mirrored edge.
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Here's a few knives.
First a case with mostly Kershaws
Then a few Spydercos. The American Flag cricket has inlays of red coral, white mother of pearl and blue lapis. The Yin Yang cricket is mother of pearl and black jet. There are also 2 pics of a Spyderco Poliwog. It has an interesting, yet very strong, ball bearing locking system. I was intrigued by the arrowhead look of the Poliwog when closed and by the overall unique design.
Finally just a Case Texas toothpick in mother of pearl and a damascus folder with mastodon bark ivory scales.
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Pocket knife:
Gerber E-Z Out for 15 years. Bought it at Wally's Place for $20. Half serrated blade and a pocket clip. It looks like hell but still works.
Original Leatherman on my belt for almost 20 years. Indispensable.
My Grandpa taught me how to sharpen a knife to a razor's edge, and Like Tom posted, it's all about the blade angle to the stone.
I generally use a Diamond hone to get the initial angle and basic edge.
Then an oiled Arkansas hard stone for an even finer edge.
Followed by a ceramic rod that was originally an impeller shaft out of a pump, just to get any remaining burrs that might be hanging around. I've also used ceramic insulators out of lights and old furnaces if they were smooth enough.
Finally comes the leather strop for that razor smooth, mirrored edge.
You got it Peg. If it won't shave you baby smooth then throw it out.
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http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2458/3635422775_fe6ce266d8.jpg (http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2458/3635422775_fe6ce266d8.jpg)
A stepped progression. The blade is from an earlier CRKT M-16 Wally World model ($20 per copy) that failed its structural integrity test. The next on is a younger brother that is still intact, but the pocket clip ran away. The largest of the three is the M-16 Special Forces whatever model subset number. I got it from Sportsmans Guide but failed to note the actual size. What I like about the models is the opening lever. It isn't an assisted knife at all, but when I've shown people, they think its is an auto. It functions as everything from a letter opener to a peanut butter spreader with aplomb. A definite all around utility knife.
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Just to brag and in this wake of possible knife ban (which I really can not believe.) I ordered a new knife this morning. Kershaw Blur Combo edge.
Ever since our unit issued me S&W SWAT combo edge knife I have liked combo edges. I find I can keep the knife part sharper longer cause I am not using it to cut the tough stuff. I using the knife part more for precision things, like cutting tape or packaging close to the product ie DVD CDs.
Also about two weeks ago I got a Boker Cop tool that has started to become an EDC piece on my belt.
I will give follow-ups on both these here in a while to let you know how they are holding up...
http://www.amazon.com/Kershaw-Blur-Black-Serrated/dp/B0013UTRCI/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&s=sporting-
goods&qid=1245335387&sr=8-8 (http://www.amazon.com/Kershaw-Blur-Black-Serrated/dp/B0013UTRCI/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&s=sporting-
goods&qid=1245335387&sr=8-8)
http://www.kk.org/cooltools/archives/003750.php
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Tim,
Don't send it in. Just call for the torsion bar. You'll have it in a week for free and it's easy to install. You don't have to let your knife get away from you.
Just got off the phone with a lovely young voice informing me that my torsion bar, safety catch and an installation tool to remove the torx screws will be in the mail tomorrow from Kershaw Knives.
I'm gettin' the fling back in my spring!
Thanks for the tip Kid...
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I carried a Strider for years (before that Emersons, spyderco and cold steel...the CS is in my tactical vest now, a Gunsite Folder, the LARGE one!).
My daily knife for all my chores is the Chris Reeves Umnumzaan (no idea how to pronounce it)
http://www.chrisreeve.com/umnumzaan.htm
A DAMN nice blade and RUGGED as heck.
Andy
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I carried a Strider for years (before that Emersons, spyderco and cold steel...the CS is in my tactical vest now, a Gunsite Folder, the LARGE one!).
My daily knife for all my chores is the Chris Reeves Umnumzaan (no idea how to pronounce it)
http://www.chrisreeve.com/umnumzaan.htm
A DAMN nice blade and RUGGED as heck.
Andy
Very nice. Chris Reeve makes a great knife and S30V is awesome blade steel. Bet that put you back a pretty penny.
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Very nice. Chris Reeve makes a great knife and S30V is awesome blade steel. Bet that put you back a pretty penny.
And worth EVERY penny!
I have had enough broken knives (and other tools) over the years, I would rather give up other things and have a nice knife (or gun etc) than have multiple cheap items.
Andy
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In the long run you save money paying $100 once over $10 every couple years.
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Just got off the phone with a lovely young voice informing me that my torsion bar, safety catch and an installation tool to remove the torx screws will be in the mail tomorrow from Kershaw Knives.
I'm gettin' the fling back in my spring!
Thanks for the tip Kid...
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Congrats and enjoy. The Kershaw service is very impressive. No questions asked, no postage due.
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This is a subject close to my heart. I'm what some call a collector. If I were on the news for something bad, reporters would say I owned an arsenal. They have to be leftys, or at least ambidextrious.
A small sample:
REKAT Pocket Hobbit
(http://img174.imageshack.us/img174/9913/rekatif7.jpg)
Spyderco Bob Terzuola
(http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/6235/spydercobobtpu5.jpg)
Custom Bob Terzoula
(http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/7496/terz1iq6.jpg)
Custom Strider XL Nightmares
(http://img214.imageshack.us/img214/896/xlnight1bp6.jpg)
Custom Tom Mayos
(http://img390.imageshack.us/img390/7608/mayo3ox3.jpg)
Benchmade 940RED & Bob Dozier Workhorse
(http://img237.imageshack.us/img237/8733/dovs3ac1.jpg)
Custom Mike Drapers
(http://img256.imageshack.us/img256/7602/draperbigsmallxg1.jpg)
Chris Reeve Sebenzas
(http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/4411/sebesxj8.jpg)
Emersons
(http://img353.imageshack.us/img353/5478/emersoncustomstg5.jpg)
Rob Simonich
(http://img360.imageshack.us/img360/6500/simonich26ii.jpg)
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This is a subject close to my heart. I'm what some call a collector. If I were on the news for something bad, reporters would say I owned an arsenal. They have to be leftys, or at least ambidextrious.
A small sample
Drool on my keyboard, drool on my shirt. That's the best looking "small sample" I've ever seen. You've got as much money in that small sample as many of us have put into our guns.
Mighty fine.
Do you just collect or are you trained in use?
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Overload and other knife aficionados,
If you are ever in NYC, you need to visit this place. A custom knife lovers paradise and Larry the owner is a fantastic guy. You may spend an entire day going through the curios of incredible high end custom knives. Overload, your collection seems to be calling for a Tom Watson knife.....very nice design and craftsmanship. The Butch Ball knives are works of art.
Cigar bar and large flat screen TV with leather furniture round out the perfect room. Also a great Italian Restaurant downstairs in the heart of Little Italy.
Have a look.......
http://www.threelittleindianscustomknives.com/
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This is a subject close to my heart. I'm what some call a collector. If I were on the news for something bad, reporters would say I owned an arsenal. They have to be leftys, or at least ambidextrious.
A small sample
Drool on my keyboard, drool on my shirt. That's the best looking "small sample" I've ever seen. You've got as much money in that small sample as many of us have put into our guns.
Mighty fine.
Do you just collect or are you trained in use?
I just collect. I'd like to take some courses, and I am in the area for the Martial Blade Concepts Camp, but I think it's too advanced for someone with no training.
I do carry and use every knife I own at least once. I carry a knife to work, and use it to open boxes and whatever else needs cutting. Today I have a Mike Draper, a lefty Talyn different than the ones above, in my pocket.
(http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/9263/drapertalyn.jpg) (http://img19.imageshack.us/i/drapertalyn.jpg/)
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This is a subject close to my heart. I'm what some call a collector. If I were on the news for something bad, reporters would say I owned an arsenal. They have to be leftys, or at least ambidextrious.
Overload,
That is a nice collection. I know I am a sucker for good quality knives too, but I am just starting on mine. Where do you normally buy your knives? I have used Dave's Knife World and have had good luck with them.
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I can't imagine why ANYBODY needs those evil black assault knives, there ought to be a law !
Let the fun begin ::) ;D
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Overload,
That is a nice collection. I know I am a sucker for good quality knives too, but I am just starting on mine. Where do you normally buy your knives? I have used Dave's Knife World and have had good luck with them.
All around: some from the makers, some from the knife boards, some from purveyors. Going to knife shows, like BLADE in Atlanta is popular. It's taken me years to amass my collection. There are many good Internet purveyors like bladeart.com, truenorthknives.com, edcknives.com and others. There are also some great retail stores, like Plaza Cutlery and the one mentioned above. The places I just mentioned are good sources for CUSTOM knives.
Production knives are a different story. There are a lot more places to get those. I've not used Dave's, but the web site looks good and has new stock, but they need to update their NEW ARRIVALS page, and their search engine is poor.
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Daily carry for work is my Gerber multitool. It has easy access to a flip open knife blade and lots of tools that I us. I'm on my second one. I called Gerber to get replacement wire cutters and they sent me a new tool.
Hunting season I carry a Buck Crosslock. Fastone handed access and keeps a good edge. The handle is non slip. Works great on skinning deer and hogs. One side is a drop point skinner and the other is gut hook. They don't make this model anymore.
Daily non-work I have a CS Urban Pal in my pocket.
Sharpening I just use a round stone with coarse on one side and fine on the other. I get great edges that can shave hair.
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machete
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This is a subject close to my heart. I'm what some call a collector. If I were on the news for something bad, reporters would say I owned an arsenal. They have to be leftys, or at least ambidextrious.
A small sample:
REKAT Pocket Hobbit
(http://img174.imageshack.us/img174/9913/rekatif7.jpg)
That pocket hobbit (love the neam looks like pretty much the ideal utlity kinfe for white water and climbing (not that I do much of either now that I'm back in Florida, but still). Curved blade to avoid accidental stabbing, serration for rope or harnesses etc. Tell us a bit about it please.
FQ13
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All around: some from the makers, some from the knife boards, some from purveyors. Going to knife shows, like BLADE in Atlanta is popular. It's taken me years to amass my collection. There are many good Internet purveyors like bladeart.com, truenorthknives.com, edcknives.com and others. There are also some great retail stores, like Plaza Cutlery and the one mentioned above. The places I just mentioned are good sources for CUSTOM knives.
Production knives are a different story. There are a lot more places to get those. I've not used Dave's, but the web site looks good and has new stock, but they need to update their NEW ARRIVALS page, and their search engine is poor.
Thanks for all of the great sites,
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That pocket hobbit (love the neam looks like pretty much the ideal utlity kinfe for white water and climbing (not that I do much of either now that I'm back in Florida, but still). Curved blade to avoid accidental stabbing, serration for rope or harnesses etc. Tell us a bit about it please.
FQ13
I don't know a lot. REKAT or Round Eye Knife And Tool, was a knife company that had a short but bright life that ended about 8 years ago. They sold tactical styled knives, both fixed and folders. The pocket hobbit is the folding version of the Hobbit Warrior knife REKAT also did.
Here's a review of it with history and design notes:
http://www.snipercountry.com/InReviews/HobbitWarrior.asp
Spyderco has been working on a similarly designed knife, which I'm guessing may come out next year.
I find it a knife with few useful features. It's designed to hurt. If you think it'd be good for you, they're hard to find.
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Update
Hey I just want to post that I received my Kershaw Blur Blk Serrated. I just got it so no real tests yet, but for being a 60 dollar knife and going to be my new edc. I am really happy. It is super sharp and since my edc's get beat to hell I will come back and tell you how it stands up. My previous Kershaw whirlwind has been great and I expect the same.
Overload- You have some really really cool knives that I would love to have. I really wanted an Emerson Commander, but just not yet. Hopefully soon tho.