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post recent purchases
>i already posted it and it only sort of counts as a knife

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This little thing from Amazon has gotten me through so much random shit over the years, I absolutely love it

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I recently got one of these (not my pic) for my plate carrier. Feels VERY tactical and VERY stabby.

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>>64545748
Not too recent, bought it a couple months ago. I got lucky and found one in S35VN on sale.

Got the Nextool Sailor. Man, these Chinese multitools are so good now. I'm probably getting their Mini Flagship F12 and the Amazon Workpro 18-in-1 next. 30 and 20 bucks respectively.

every time i start to feel cringe for edcing otfs i remember there are people still carrying those stupid hollow handle rambo fixies and i feel better

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>>64545738
those swiss army knives are cool. I might get one for my next edc. Not sure what the "classic" swiss army knife is though their website sucks. Check out this wooden gripped one. Might end up with the classic red handle.

love me victorinox trekker, simple as

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I've been appreciating my Microtechs a bit more lately.

>>64546672
Go for the cellidor scales, plus ideally. The pen is handy in a pinch and the little pin and tweezers make a perfect splinter removal kit on their own. You miss out on the scale tools if you go for alox/wood.

>>64546692
For me it's the deluxe tinker

>>64546692
For me it’s the old Wenger Swiss Sportsman from LLBean.
https://www.smartknives.com/Wenger-Pocket-Knives/Swiss-Sportsman.htm

>>64547551
Mmmm, sexy. You gonna get the Fitz buttons?

>>64548467
Should I get an Ultratech now that they are ≈$240?

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>>64545738
Do you guys even know about this song?
I'm pretty embarrassed to think I've never related this thread to this song, but I'm kind of an edged weapons casual. I cant be the first, but fucking
>General theme song
https://youtu.be/cDBxiuLrfSA
>
A glint of steel, a flash of light
You know you're not going home tonight
Be it jack or switch, doctor's or mine
Nowhere to run, everywhere you'll find
You can't escape from the bed you've made
When your time has come, you'll accept the
Blade
You're cornered in the alley way
You know you're all alone
You know it's gonna end this way
The chill goes to the bone
Now here it comes that glistening light
It goes into your side
Blackness comes, tonight's the night
The blade is gonna ride
'Cause you're under the blade, oh
You're under the blade
It's not another party head
This time you cannot rise
Your hands are tied, your legs are strapped
A light shines in your eyes
You faintly see a razor's edge
You open your mouth to cry
You know you can't, it's over now
The blade is gonna ride
'Cause you're under the blade, oh
You're under the blade
>monstrous guitar solo
>glorious exhibition of read them section
A glint of steel, a flash of light
You know you're not going home tonight
Be it jack or switch, doctor's or mine
Nowhere to run, anywhere you'll find
You can't escape from the bed you've made
When your time has come, you'll accept the
Blade
You've tried to make it to the front
But you're pinned against the side
A monster stands before you now
His mouth is open wide
The lights go on, the night explodes
Tears into your mind
When the night does end, you'll come again
The blade is gonna ride
'Cause you're under the blade, oh
You're under the blade
Here it comes, baby
Ah, wah
Oh, you're under it
You're goin' down, down, down, down

>>64545983
Feild episiotomy kit.

>>64548889
Mine are still in my EDC roster. They're great knives and the Gen4/5 fixed a complaint some had regarding the pocket clip. I'll be getting a Gen5 and an x85 in the near future.

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>>64548467
The buttons are definitely the worst part of microtechs but they don't bother me enough to drop that kind of money on changing.

>>64549119
What changed about the pocket clip between gen 3 and 4? I thought they are identical. I also havent heard of gen 5

>>64548889
You mean the older ones on sale? Idk, they used to run their m390 obnoxiously soft (fixed a couple years ago) and there's a good chance you'll end up with a ~58rc blade if you go for old clearance stock like that. The question is would you even notice or care that the steel is performing much worse than it should be. Apparently most people don't and blissfully enjoy their older models still...

>>64545983
Insanely aesthetic and minimalistic. Got the brand/link??

>>64549257
>The buttons are definitely the worst part of microtechs but they don't bother me enough to drop that kind of money on changing.

In that they're gritty? Remove it, run it on some 1000 grit sandpaper, lightly, maybe two or three passes. Clean it, put it back on with some RemOil on the track and it should be better.

> What changed about the pocket clip between gen 3 and 4? I thought they are identical. I also havent heard of gen 5
That's my bad. Gen2 = Smaller UT with the "acorn" glassbreaker and the bent metal pocket clip. Gen3 = "ZBP" UT with the side pocket clip. Gen4 = Tony removing the ZBP because it's really just a fucking gimmick but he wants to pretend to innovate.

>>64550318
Nah they're not really that gritty, they are not as smooth as some others but the real issue is the sharp corners cut into my thumb, my callous is pretty thick now so it doesn't hurt anymore but it's still annoying how if I fidget with it my thumb gets two little chasms dug out in them and frayed skin hanging off that I have to snip with my sak scissors. none of my non microtechs have a remotely as aggressive switch. I guess that does make it super grippy though, if I had to deploy it in the rain while a pit bull is thrashing my ankle around i guess im least likely to fumble slip on the microtech switch. And I shouldnt fidget with it open and closed hundreds of times anyway...

>>64550387
>And I shouldnt fidget with it open and closed hundreds of times anyway...
Why even own an automatic knife if you aren't going to treat it like a dangerous fidget spinner?

>>64551816
I actually like OTF knives for how little you have to fiddle with them for opening and closing. Also how easy they are while wearing gloves.

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Amazon has so much stuff on sale, really need to satisfy my mallninja desires this week.

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>>64552791
Amazon will rip you off.

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>>64552952
>Amazon will rip you off.

sounds like you're just trying to trick me so you can buy them all for yourself

>>64553062
When you return the same exact item as many have before you and many will after you, you become part of an ethereal brotherhood- Amazon return brothers. Take the knife and beat the edge against a curb for a while to see what happens, give it to a local kitchen knife guy to sharpen up, bury it in sand at the beach - make your unique mark on the shared talisman as many have before you and for many to see in the future. It belongs to you all now.

>>64552677
There it is. The post was dripping with sarcasm, but I knew there had to be a reason other than the mechanism being neat that people like OTFs.

>>64553363
They're also fundamentally safer than folders as they cannot close on your fingers and are also less likely to accidentally open in the pocket or if dropped, picked up by a child, etc. It's essentially just a harmless aluminum brick when closed.

These facts make it amusing to me that normalfags find them more intimidating than other kinds of knives. TV brainrot.

The tradeoff for all the advantages is if course a more temperamental mechanism that can gunk up and misfire relatively easily so they aren't for everyone.

>>64553363
Most pocket knives get annoying with just thin work gloves, but when you’re wearing insulated work gloves they can get near impossible. It has made me dive into the pocket fixed blade brainrot. Working on converting some Mora sheaths.

>>64553470
>also less likely to accidentally open in the pocket or if dropped, picked up by a child
whut
An automatic knife is extremely dangerous to a moron who doesn't know what it is.
>hmm, what's this thing
>there's a button on the side, better press it
>holy fuck this blade just flew out into my hand

I'm with you about the the moral panic being real, but this nonsense about them being safer is equally brainrotted, just in the opposite direction.

>An automatic knife is extremely dangerous to a moron who doesn't know what it is.
it's not so easy for normalfags to actuate an otf at all, you'd be surprised. lots of people can't bottom out the switch even if they try, much less by accident. Fairly sure a small child couldn't do it. It's much harder to break than a detent, at least.

>>64549394
Called the "RUIKE S11", I couldn't find the Amazon link that wasn't about 1,008 characters long

>>64554554
>>64549394
But mine says S21. I'm thinking they make a few very similar looking ones

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>>64545738
Not a fan of victorinox. I set my delica aside for a buck110 sport and its been getting used pretty heavily. Gutted 3 deer, countless squirrels and rabbits this year for game and its also my general edc knife for work and what have you.
A bit chunky but i love how robust it is.

>>64554598
As for the other questions.
Blade circumfrence? What?
Intended larp? General use
Politicians? Thats a firearms problem.
How many weeks wages? None of your business but my upper limit is 200-250 american shekels. Ruining a knife fuckin sucks but loosing a knife before the 2 year mark is a tragedy, and i WILL loose them at some point.
Im not kind or gentle to my knifes as to me theyre tools, collections arent intentional and dont follow a trend, but they always get a keen edge put on them as needed. My delica has many chips in the blade. I set it aside because while youre not supposed to torque or pry a knife, id be a liar if i said i never do, so i got something more robust.

>>64554553
>you'd be surprised
No, I've seen people cut themselves accidentally with OTFs 4 times in my life.

But mainly, these comments about safety remind me of this autistic kid I met when I was a freshman in college. He was obsessed with SEA martial arts, which of course included kerambits and balisongs. One day he was playing around with his balisong, I told him to cool that shit because I was worried about someone getting hurt. He then proceeded to hell me how his old neighbor from the Philippines taught him how to hold it, and if you held it that particular way it was actually *impossible* to cut yourself with it. He then went on a little rant, while twirling the knife around, about how people rag on butterfly knives because of bad guys in movies but in reality they're the safest knife you could carry because autismreasons. Then, as if on cue, he cut himself with it. Twice actually, once in the hand and also in his bicep. And then I had to drive him to the ER. Now, I'm not one to blame the knife: this guy was a klutz who was constantly dropping stuff, spilling drinks, and tripping over his own feet--which is exactly why I was nervous about him playing around with a blade. But I am critical of people talking about how their meme toys are acksually super safe.

>>64554623
well i have balisongs as well and i dont consider them safe at all, even in the pocket they are a bigger hazard than folders. Sounds like that guy was just retarded

>>64554553
double action, sure
i have a shitty single action s&w and it is very easy to open once the safety is disabled

AHHH WHY ARE SPYDERCOS SO EXPENSIVE REEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
I really wanted one, but holy shit.

>>64554798
Yeah they went full benchmade. Not really a fan of most of their knives due to how fat they are in your pocket.

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>>64545738
>Freehand sharpening guide
>eh...umm...erm...um...and...umm...or...uh...um..

>>64550387
I believe the general idea regarding the button geometry was to let one open a knife while wearing gloves without worrying about slipping off. That and because the springs are generally stronger to prevent accidental openings in a pocket.
There are some third party springs available (YMMV) or you can contact the company and see if there's anything they can do (YMMV). Usually it's a spring swap.

>>64553470
>TV brainrot.
Normies are the most annoying "confident retards" to deal with. It's frustrating.

>>64554907
Can't wait to see your submission then.

>>64554963
>Can't wait to see your submission then.
If you're going to make a 30-minute video, at least practice your lines a bit. If you actually knew what you were talking about it wouldn't take that much effort to write a script.

>>64554963
>Normies are the most annoying "confident retards" to deal with. It's frustrating.
They are easier to deal with and be around if you look at them as people created to follow and do the bidding of greater people.
I guess it's like looking at them like NPCs, but I think my way gives more leeway for differences between normies and the different types of normies

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>>64554560
Very cool, thank you, anon

>>64545738
Need a knife for Search and Rescue.
>fixed blade
>serration option
>hi viz handle and sheath
>floats
It can be one of those stab-proof rescue knives or a proper knoife. I'll be grabbing a seatbelt cutter, too.

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>>64545738
My guy has D2 steel he will cut thru that victorinox 420j2 (the j is for jew)

>>64554623
I was watching a balisong demo by a guy who won some international competitons and noticed that he had deep scars all over his fingers and forearms. Like, the kind that are still bright pink years later. So either this is just an inherently unsafe activity or guys like this deliberately push the boundaries until they hurt themselves.

>>64555289
https://www.bladehq.com/item--Morakniv-Floating-Knife-Fishing--108401
https://www.bladehq.com/item--Morakniv-Floating-Serrated-Knife--91454
These are all I'm aware of. The only thing is the handle only has hi-vis accents and the rest is cork in order to float.

>>64554614
Are you asking for a knife recommendation even though you have a Buck 110 sport? Because that's great if you're using it for hunting and skinning. Mighty expensive to be losing all the time. Just use whatever protocol you have for your car keys and wallet and cell phone not to lose it.
If you're looking for a different knife, what downsides does the 100 sport have for you? How would you improve upon it?

>>64556155
Yeah, I'll have to ask my SAR captain, but I'm trying not to be a tryhard just copying his gear. The knife is for ropework so I'd love a marlinspike on it or sharing a sheath but that's asking a lot.

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>>64555289
It's not exactly what you asked for but I like the original Spyderco Autonomy Coast Guard Rescue edition. It's an automatic folder, extremely robust, high vis, safety tip, and the alloy is H1 so it won't rust even in salt water. The handle is very grippy. It doesn't float but it's a damn good rescue knife, and you could easily put a lanyard on it if you were worried about dropping it in the water.

>>64556155
Bahco makes a floating rescue knife that is very similar to a Mora, but has a completely high-vis handle.

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>>64556267
The Bahco I was thinking of.

>>64556267
Both of those are good suggestions, including https://www.penntoolco.com/bahco-saftey-knife-with-stainless-steel-blades-2446-safe/

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>>64555289
I have picrel attached to my PFD for kayaking, it's easy to grab and the finger loop means you accidentally your vital arteries.

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>>64556309
Forgot this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ofu6vJ5M9Tk

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>>64556267
Another option, Ontario SPL dive knife. Doesn't float but otherwise sounds like what you want. You could easily add a lanyard with a spike or a fid.

>>64556340
>Ontario SPL dive knife
That might be perfect, thanks Anon.

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These are pretty good, I had one but gave it to a newbie a few years ago. They still make them, relatively inexpensive so not a big loss if/when it disappears in the deep.

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Looking for a small (~2.5-3") fixed blade with some jimping along the spine and index finger groove.
The Kizer Drop Bear is what I'm looking for, just seeking other options.
Doesn't have to be drop point.

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>>64558562
Jimping requirement will require me to check. Off the bat one of my favorites is the Esee Xancudo. Get the Armatus sheath.ssdrph

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>>64549034
Put some clothes on your whore, Jesus Christ

>>64549034
thanks I hate it

>>64558562
Jimping and sub 3” is a tough one. There is the Esee Izula.

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>>64545738

>>64559991
blessed man protecting the unhoused BIPOCs. Christ would be proud.

>>64558562
White River M1

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>>64560067
Mighta sold a cloak for them swords

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>>64558562
Also the Architect AK3, but it’s on the larger size.

>>64558562
The weird finger choil on small fixed blades is a funny monkey see monkey do on Chinese knives.
>>64560188
Handle scales not covering the handle is a trend that needs to stop.

>>64554988
>If you're going to make a 30-minute video, at least practice your lines a bit.
Not everyone's good in front of a camera or explaining shit, even with a script. Hell, I'm like that too.

>>64554993
That may be true but I'm not like that.

As an aside, what's the next best thing to a Benchmade AFO II? I like the thick-ass handles, automatic opening, and safety on the spine. I had a Strike Auto Plus that tickled the fancy but didn't satisfy the itch completely.

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Some more thoughts on the Military 2:
I wish the butt end was fatter just like the original Military. The original hugs the hand better in that area.
The bump / guard before the finger choil could be a bit more pronounced. To me, it looks like it's a little bit bigger on the PM2. Like that or bigger for more hand protection.
I wouldn't have a problem if it had a big ass curved triangle clip like the original Millie as long as it was at least 2 way positionable. (Left handers ought to treat themselves right and just get a left handed knife.) Maybe the lanyard hole could go through the middle if we still need to have a lanyard hole. No problems with the PM2 standard clip on the M2, I just know how many times I snagged the old Millie clip on stuff and it never bent, so it's a good clip. Maybe not good that it snagged, IDK.
Compression lock is great, 17 degree robot sharpened needle point blade is great. Tip up option is great. Mine came dialed in, I haven't needed to lube it or adjust any screws including the pivot except swap the pocket clip to tip up in 3 months. All were probably blue loctited right into the goldilocks zone.
All in all, it's an improvement on an already great knife. It's frustrating in a way because I want to carry my 110, but it's 2 handed opening; I want to carry my 9400, but it doesn't fill the hand like the M2, I want to carry my SOCP dagger, but then I need to carry a SAK too for if I actually need to cut something, I want to get a ProTech Godfather, but the hand protection looks inadequate to the M2, and the blade tang and tip are weaker. Pragmatically, it's the best high performance matter separator I have found. Others would simply be an emotional choice. I could legally carry a fixed blade on my belt, but I don't know how well that would go sitting in the driver's seat with it right up against the seatbelt buckle and I have never seen anyone doing that around here in the suburbs, it would look out of place.

>>64561387
It's way too long

>>64561606
I have L-XL size glove hands. I haven't handled a PM2, but I think it would be too small for my hands. With a Millie or Millie 2, I can really splay my hand out on it and get a full grip. I think a Para 3 might even be better for me because in that case, you are palming the butt of the handle instead of the PM2 being too long for that, yet short enough to have to squeeze the fingers together to fit them on the handle.

>>64561387
I've only ever handled the ti-mil milie that I own, and while it is large(that's the point of a 4" folder) I like it.

>>64545738
I got the Hellion B2K bayonet on sale for memes, but the blade doesn't sit flush against the guard like in every picture online (you can see a few mm of the tang).

If I unscrew the base and grips t will I be able to hammer it tight or is that probably as far as it goes?

>>64561387
Some thoughts on the military 2
Its exactly the same as every other spyderco.

>>64563034
Huge knife with a delicate tip?

>>64556004
No, it's inherently unsafe and stupid and useless.

>>64561387
the para series needs to come in cru-wear or magnacut standard this blade shape does not lend itself well to brittle ass steels like s30v.

>>64564776
It comes in Cru-Wear and Magnacut.

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not a fan of Spydercos. simple as.

>>64565021
Harder to find
Magnacut has the shittiest scales
Base version is s30v thats the problem

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Got this thing at some gunshow for like 5 bucks, it's kinda shitty (have to sharpen it every few weeks) but i do use it on a daily basis and cut a lot of pallet straps or other things at work

That being said, far from being my first daily/work knife, quality notwithstanding, i fucking LOVE the form factor of a stiletto when it needs to sit in my pocket all day, and the ease of flipping it open to use quickly; compared to the assorted (much higher quality/cost than this random 5$ presumably chinese pot metal trinket that i got at some gun show) folders (guard/less; guard is great for single handed operation, guardless rides much more comfortably in pocket, but is a pain in the ass to open one handed fast) or butterfly knives ive used in the past (general form factor is fantastic, opening itself up in your pocket isnt)

Idgaf about "self defense", i carry a gun, i use a knife at work for work shit. And this recent whim purchase has given me an interest in stilettos.

>tl;dr: recommend me a "working" stiletto. Love the form factor comfort when pocketing and the ease of single handed operation. Do blue collar shit and cut things on a regular basis. Budget is... idk, i think id be ok with spending a hundred or so, but less than 200. If im gonna be using it for years and not needing to sharpen it every two weeks because i need to start sawing. Would be nice too if it has a serrated lower bit

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>>64565091
what about something like this

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bunch of M16 variants that would probably work for you

>>64565101
These are nice. You will need some blue loctite.

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I have this one. People seethe over the autolawks though.

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>>64565101
Is that easy to open one handed? And i dont mean "possible" i mean easy

Also here's my old favorites. Not everything ive ever carried for work, but the individuals i did for the longest and still have sitting around. The hilarious fuckin thing is everything but the stiletto was used daily for 3-5 years each. Ive had that stiletto for maybe 2-3 months and look how worn out it is, probably sharpened it as many times as any of the others

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Why do so many people like this thing? It's distressingly hideous.

>>64545738
I like the alox ...but I miss the toothpick...

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>>64545748
Got these today as a bundle.

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I'm looking for a knife recommendation.

I'm not a board regular, nor a knife guy.

I need a small pocket knife primarily for self-defense reasons, but also with limited multi-tool capability. So nothing over the top tacticool that screams it was built for murder. The blade however needs to be snappy and quick to release, with a spring mechanism.
I had a variety of cheap swiss knives before, but they weren't really good at either being knives or tools. The tools tended to snap easily and became useless, while using them as knives were awkward due to all the included bulk. I'm looking for something that's more towards on the scale of being a knife, with only 1 or 2 additional tools at most.

Alternatively, a very sharp and ergonomic palm sized scissors could also work, 疯狗拳 style.

Something with a wide availability, like from Aliexpress would be the best, since I probably won't be able to choose the exact model. But I'm also simply curious about what /kg/ thinks.

FYI, I'm borderline in a wheelchair with low stamina and loss of motor function, so unless I win against or scare off my opponent in the first 30 seconds, I'm dead meat. I'm sick of gypsies aggressively harassing everyone and don't want to end up in the curb one day without at least putting up a fight.

>>64566053
Milwaukee fastback 5 in 1, perhaps one of the Leatherman Free series knives.

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>>64566933
>Milwaukee fastback 5 in 1
Holy fuck, I didn't know a knife can be so good. The tip is sick. The serration is wicked. Being able to clip onto clothes is godsend. The finger stopper was made for me. Locally available. It even matches of Reimu's color scheme.
The bit holder absolutely sealed it. I didn't think that was possible.

According to the reviews the snappiness is not really there, but I might be able to work with it and seems better than most work tools.

Thank you, my expectations had been overblown!

>>64553470
OTF knives are also better suited for defensive purposes than offensive. Think about it. If you attack somebody you already know you are going to do that before they do. You have ample opportunity to use whatever knife type you want. Quick draw is not that important for offense. But for somebody who needs to react to a sudden attack, OTF is one of the best because it's quicker than most. Somehow it has a reputation for better offense though which makes no sense.

>>64559991
His ultimate plan is to have the homeless hack each other to death over fentanyl or crack disputes. Very sneaky

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>>64566933
Seconding Milwaukee. I bought one like 2 years ago because I was at Home Depot and I'd been hearing good things about them. For $15 I'm pretty impressed, I carry it daily alongside a Spyderco. Nobody but me and a select few people touch the Spyderco, the first person I let borrow the Milwaukee broke the tip because he's an idiot. I reprofiled it and that was that. I'm considering one of their fixed blades to keep in my car.

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>>64554515
The question I wanna ask lawmakers: why is it that delinquents all carry machetes, zombie knives or 6+ inch kitchen/combat knives instead of "ultra dangerous" little switchblades that are banned everywhere?

And no, it's not because they are banned. I have several OTF from Aliexpress that were extremely cheap and function 95% as good as real Microtech.

>>64568044
thirdies would kill eachother with microtechs if they couldnt get their hands on machettes. they would use bows or rocks if they had to. any attempt to criminalize weaponry and not criminals is the issue.
as we all know the problem is not weapons; it is thirdies. lawmakers should just ban third worlders, no any form of knife or gun.

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>>64568044
The lawmakers are thinking of delinquents, it's just these ones, not the ones actually cutting people on the streets.

Mule Team HIC and VZ Grips G10 daggers are on sale. Finally pulled the trigger on them.

>>64568044
Lawmakers in a direct democracy have one real imperative above all others: appealing to their electorate, who in most cases are even more retarded than they are. Being able to say "I passed legislation banning switchblades" practically sends dumb fucking wine moms sprinting to the ballot box.

>>64568338
Women are the end of everything.

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>>64545738
Luv SAKs, simple as

>>64568338
democrat governor tom wolf legalized switchblade carry in pennsylvania as he was on his way out, a very surprising thing to do

I’m turkey, god bless all of you, even the haters with not taste.

>>64568044
The Purpose Of A System Is What It Does.

The lawmakers don't care about the MENA gangs running around because that's part of the plan. They get gibsmedats, so they won't attack the politicians, so they can keep their knives. You and me however, we are the enemies of the politicians because we want them to work for us rather than line their own wallets, so we can't be allowed to be armed because we'd string up every politician from a lamp post from one side of the country to the other.

>>64568044
Tangent that doesn't answer your question:

A law abiding person gets a knife as a tool or even as a carry weapon to keep for a long time / carry every day. Legality is important to many of them because they don't want to lose it and "commit a crime" by carrying it if they get frisked by the cops.
If they have to use it in self defense, they don't want it to be an illegal weapon in the eyes of the law.

(A knife for self defense is bad, best knife for self defense is a good pair of running shoes, makes you look like a 'Scream' killer to a jury, yadda yadda yadda.)

A criminal goes to walmart and gets a cheap machete or steals a kitchen knife out of Mom's butcher's block in order to go commit a crime that day and then throw it in the Thames. They are going to rob someone or enact vengeance against a rival gang and ditch the weapon. They are out to actually be all psycho and chop someone into pieces like a Scream killer, whereas a law abider would really rather not.
A law abider assumes they would get drug into court and it would be a whole big hassle even if they get off.

A criminal expects to chop someone into bloody bits and then go home and have a nice dinner and get away with it forever. A criminal would probably feel "guilty" carrying a knife normally. "You have a knife on you? Get rid of it!" Because for them, they do very bad things with it, not use it as a tool or means of last ditch I-am-in-the-process-of-being-murdered-and-fear-for-my-life righteous self-defense.

Criminals probably don't even have a sheath or a good carry system. They have the element of surprise and aim to control the situation (when the blade gets pulled) from the beginning. They look at a little 3-4 inch auto pocket knife and laugh because they have a 7" dull chef's knife at home they can just hold under their hoodie. They aren't going to be EDCing it.

These are all sweeping generalizations, and of course every criminal and law abider is different.

>>64568456
But also the beginning

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Question for you all: What are the important technical and quality characteristics of a tree splicing knife? I want to give a custom splicing knife as a graduation present, but I need to know what the characteristics are to properly specify the order. Anyone have a good idea?

>>64569906
>tree splicing
Grafting. It's called grafting anon. Anyway, I don't know what makes a good one vs. a bad one, but I'd be wary of this. Even if you manage to figure out exactly what is important for this kind of knife, how are you planning on solving the ergonomics problem? Knives are a very personal thing, even if well-made the person might find the knife wrong for their hands in some other way--too long, too short, too heavy, not heavy enough, etc. It's almost impossible to figure out that kind of thing in advance. If you want to give this kind of gift I'd suggest paying for the knife, and then put the person in contact with the maker so they can discuss things like size. It would really suck to spend good money on a finely made knife only to have the recipient not use it because it doesn't fit their hand or their pocket.

>>64565282
The shape is boss on packing tape

>>64566053
Self defense suicide vest

>>64570225
Yeah that guy is just going to escalate the situation to getting killed for sure if his crippled ass tries to pull a knife on a group of gypsies. Dumb as all hell. Explosive vest would be a more effective suicide method; at least they'll go with you.

The real answer if you can't run is to not make yourself a target for them at all. Don't go outside alone or stay in crowded places when not in a car or just.. move

seems boker.de had a bit of a fuckup this morning and accidentally discounted some articles twice. not just their own lineup, all sorts of brands, especially spyderco. you could get a (pink) PM3 lightweight for 79€. actually good prices for once instead of the overpricedness spyderco usually presents.
but I didn't have my phone with me so I couldn't order (any services i would've used need 2factor authentication). by the time I got home their site first acted weird and then the prices went back to normal.

>>64572782
bummer

>>64572782
I kind of want the Boker 3 blade traditional with “tortoise shell” scales.

>>64568616
>his gun has hillary's hole

>>64546672
do you drink wine?
>yes
spartan
>no
tinker

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>>64573316
do be aware that those surprisingly affordable traditional line ones (that are exclusive to the US) aren't actually made in Germany (Boker Manufaktur ≠ Boker Manufaktur Solingen) . i feel like they kinda fool you into believing they are, with a very traditional looking font for the text and whatnot. but the fact that they don't say Solingen anywhere shows it.
what I recommend is the Boker Plus Bad Guy. yes it's made in China too but such a great piece. real chunky thing, you wouldn't expect it at first glance of a picture but this is a 3.5" blade. Great fit and finish, nice stainless inlay in the G10 handles. designed by custom maker Franck Souville, and in material choice and design nearly identical to his customs (think he uses a different blade steel, not D2), unlike some other mass production models that look way different from the original custom.
currently on closeout at boker usa for $75, which for the US msrp represents a 48% discount (on bladehq it's currently about $120)
when the German boker site had fucky prices it was just 60€, now it's back to 78 but I'm probably gonna get a second one anyway. already got one a while ago at a higher price off ebay. that's still a good discount and I just like it that much, it's an actually unique design instead of another generic "edc" thing.

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>>64576332
looking further through the bokerusa site, i notice they have the boker plus balisings discounted to 30 bucks (down from 100), and the trainer to 37.
all i can say is GET THEM. one of each, two of each even, because the value is gonna rise if they're unavailable one day (and such a heavy discount usually means discontinuation is imminent) . at the very least get the trainer if the others aren't legal where you're at. i can't have the bladed ones but they're just as solid as the trainer. there's good reason they're so highly rated.

>>64576369
I have a Boker plus trainer, I know nothing about flippy knives, but it flips pretty well.

Carrying a 4 inch knife lately instead of my usual 3.35 incher and it's amazing how much worse it is for everyday cutting. Not being able to get my thumb behind the tip for the precision and control sux. But it's much more badass so I think it evens out.

>>64559991
Now watch them all go commit armed robbery

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How do we feel about plastic stabbers?

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Any good Black Friday deals?
I grabbed a PM2 salt with magnacut for $168

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>>64577139
why would I use a plastic stabber when I have a metal stabber?

>>64577139
Just bought some from VZ Grips on sale.

>>64545738
For me it's the Svord Peasant

>>64577177
Think about it

>>64568039
Get the utility with replaceable blades too

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>>64577860
Black Triangle makes wierd shaped stabbers

are there any black friday deals

a small edc knife with fully serrated blade that I can open with 1 hand? Spyderco dragonfly 2 or delica 4 seem reasonable, but I have bad experience with spyderco. Price: as cheap as possible, max 70$

>>64577168
DLT had the Native 5 with brown G10 and CPM15V for $160. I was really tempted but I don't wanna buy stuff just because it's a good deal.

>>64578021
I’d like a nice small fixed blade in 15v, but not over $300.

>>64577982
since you don't want spyderco, all that comes to mind right now is the coldsteel TuffLite

>>64578281
>>64578021
buy it now for $300 or buy it in 10 years for $3000, 15v is going the way of lost atlantis tech, the exotic crucible needed to make it is gone and no one is incentivized to spend millions building another one for just one niche steel.

>>64579139
Who cares about having this one particular steel? There's a dozen exotic crucible steels and I guarantee I will never notice the difference between them in practice. What does it give you, the privilege of only needing to sharpen once a year instead of twice?

>>64577139
If you have to go through a metal detector everyday I guess it would be useful to have. Pretty situational.

>>64579174
collector value due to post-peak humanity lost technology

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>>64579745
it's just all so tiresome

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Looking to get EDC knife to defend against cultural enrichment via gay drug addict retard street people or some such thing. Would be good if it’s also versatile.
Been eyeing this one. I want this blade length (2.98”). I like the idea of one-handed operation and I thought button lock would be the best way to go about it.
It’s on sale for internet shopping weekend and seems like a solid option for $50-60 range.
Is called:
CIVIVI Elementum II Pocket Folding Knife, 2.96" Nitro-V Steel Blade G10 Handle Utility Knife with Deep Carry Pocket Clip for Camping Hiking Hunting C18062P-1

Button lock and the steel sound decent?
In which way is this a retarded option?

>>64579832
The Elementum is a very popular EDC knife. But the main reason why it's so popular is that it's relatively small and inoffensive. You can carry it comfortably in business attire, the Karens in the office won't freak out if you take it out to open a package. It's not so good if your primary concern is to be a weapon. Now maybe you have good reason for limiting yourself to that blade length?

>>64579832
gun

>>64579139
I really have to want a knife to spend over $250 when there are so many good ones under that price point. Even more so over $300.

>>64579832
Assuming a good heat treatment, Nitro V is great for a non-supersteel.

>>64579832
>>64582961
true
consider a fixed blade if you ever think you'll use it for self defense
this one's pretty good https://www.bladehq.com/item--Kizer-Militaw-Fixed-Blade-Black-G10-Brown-Micarta--205812

>>64546277
The mini flagship is a beast.

>>64579832
knives are pointless for self defense. i own thousands of dollars of knives and ill tell you this for free.
folding knives are even more pointless for self defense. button locks are even even more pointless for self defense.
if you wont get and carry a gun, then buy this
>https://foxlabs.com/products/one-point-four-1?variant=44388907974890
get the cone fog
>>64583116
>>64546277
respect to nextool. i almost bought one, got the sog multitool instead, immediately broke it. im all victorinox now but if i wanted small pliers id go for nextool

should i get a cru-wear pm2, i love the brown micarta scales and i love tough steels, but i worry it will corrode badly if i dont constantly keep it oiled because humidity is never below 80% here.

>>64584771
From what I've read, Cruwear has a little corrosion resistance, though not like a stainless steel. You could always try ferric chloride or rust bluing to try to passivate the surface and hold oil better.

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Sales are over, pool's closed

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Rate my recently deceased grandfathers taste in pocket knives

>>64585362
>walmart

>>64585388
Most of em probably, though the george washington knife is a sears roebuck knife

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fyi, Eickhorn Solingen is selling mystery boxes again, 75€ a piece.
Can contain a variety of models, anything from folders to rescue knives to their most high-priced combat knives and bayonets. all B-stock, fully functional but visual blemishes like wring laser markings or assembled from parts that normally don't go together for a specific model.
no sheath guaranteed, but they say this year there's a higher chance that if you have a fixed blade it'll include the sheath.
I don't think they ship to the US sadly. well i guess you could ask.
https://www.eickhorn-solingen.de/epages/62631327.sf/en_GB/?ViewObjectPath=%2FShops%2F62631327%2FCategories%2FSpecialOffers

>>64585388
What's crazy is the $12 Walmart pocketknife does the same job as a $300 pocketknife and will last just as long too.

>>64587871
Aside from the burnt edges that you have to grind through to get to actually hardened steel.

>>64587871
>will last just as long too.
lol
lmao

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>>64562893
>the blade doesn't sit flush against the guard

pic related

>>64579832
I don't think folders are that great for self defense, you're better of with a fixed blade because it's ready to go the moment you draw, you'll also want something more good for slashing like a karambit since all other blade types are mainly for stabbing motions.

>>64588462
>>you'll also want something more good for slashing like a karambit
From now on don't give knife advice. It's obvious you have zero experience.

>>64588477
Sorry mr. "I have 800 confirmed knife kills trust me"

>>64588560
It doesn't take being in even a single defensive situation with a knife to know that a meme slashing knife is a retarded idea.

>>64588701
You know it's a bullshit fighting weapon because in its original form the karambit was an agricultural and utility knife. It's essentially the antique version of a linoleum knife.

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>>64588462
Youre correct in saying fixed blades are better for fighting. However you lost credibility reccomending a karambit

>>64588560
The most tried and true method of fighting or killing with a knife is standard grip (not reverse) in main hand then you just thrust thrust thrust thrust thrust with your off hand typically out in front of you empty for defense/control/etc. the closest thing to a slash you might do is a snap cut which unlike a slash is a quick and tight movement like a jab.

Or if you get the drop on someone and they don't even realize the threat, sure you can get away with a goofy ass slash to the throat with a hidden box cutter or something. not really a self defense situation though at that point

>>64579139
this convinced me to buy one, specifically a military 2 since I think it'll be the one most people are interested in and I already wanted to have one since it's been getting praises online. it's the most I've ever spent on a single knife but that's worth it to have something this special. probably gonna keep it in mint condition and see if it appreciates in value.
but fucking hell, it's only 2025 and already there's lost technology.

>>64588939
Not even the farming implement stuff, slashing with a short blade is silly. The likelihood of doing fight-ending damage by slashing is far lower than stabbing.

Probably a fucking retarded question
If I box, is it better to just get a push dagger over a foldable just for self defense?

>>64565091
I had the same one also from a gun show. I got ripped off at 15 bucks, gave it to my ex.

>>64591769
I don't like how easily it can be turned in the hand. A push dagger has a really weak grip.

>>64588462
Anon, I think most adults realize this but maybe you need to be told: Kerambits aren't shaped like that because its some optimal fighting knife shape. They're shaped like that because they're agricultural tools which were legal for peasants to own. Kerambits were a loophole to get around knife-control laws, not some magical min-maxed fighting blade.

hey everyone, post interesting knives I've never seen! they don't have to actually be in your collection.
bonus points if you can say something about the design or history of it.

>>64595755
Howdy fella. These >>64596172 are mine. The top is an SOG Flare with an “Arc Lock” design that I was unfamiliar with until just last week when I traded a Gerber Evo for it. I really like that the frame isn’t dependent on the screw that holds the blade. You can tighten or loosen it to your liking while the frame is set and sturdy.
Beneath it is a Kershaw Epistle. Discontinued, but some websites still carry them. More a piece of “pocket jewelry” than a work or SD knife, but pretty nonetheless.
Btw, there is a mysterious buck knife that occasionally gets posted. It looks interesting, and we don’t know what it is. Beware.

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>>64595755

>>64565112
This is one of the many variations of the CRKT M16, designed by Kit Carson. They are popular with the military. The interesting thing about this is the "autolawks" feature. It is that red tab by the pivot. It's a liner lock knife, and whenever it is opened, the autolawks kicks in and puts a bent piece of steel in front of the liner so that it can't be pushed over without first engaging the autolawks tab. So you won't disengage the lock and have it fold on your hand. To close the blade, pull the tab with your pointer finger, then push the liner over like normal. CRKT also credits Kit Carson with the invention of the "flipper" tab opener.

Picrel is the Hissatsu folder, designed by James Williams for CRKT. Designed for excellent penetration, it is the folding version of the Hissatsu fixed blade. It is an assisted opener also with autolawks.
Some guys from SOCOM said to James Williams, "We like the Hissatsu folder, but can you make it bigger, thinner, and able to be opened quietly?" So, James designed the Otanashi Noh Ken, the "silent sword that doesn't touch the enemy's sword while striking down the enemy."
The autolawks and assisted opening features of the Hissatsu folder make clicking sounds when it is deployed. The Otanashi has a plain manual LAWKS secondary lock on the frame lock, and all if its functions can be performed in complete silence if one so wishes.

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>>64596800
>Hissatsu fixed blade
No hand guard to snag on clothing when deploying and no sharp edges such as glass breakers on the butt, in order for the user to press his palm on it if need be, according to James Williams' weapons philosophy of use.

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>>64596800
>Otanashi Noh Ken

>>64584771
I've seen some pics where that micarta looked terrible

bump

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Fixed blade gang

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>>64602447
Gang gang

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>>64595755
This is a saboteur's knife issued by the SOE during WWII, the short hooked blade was meant to slash tires.

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>>64603322
Though made by established Sheffield cutlers these were "sterile" and had no maker's marks.

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>>64595755
traditional japanese hunting knife, the hollow handle allows it to be mounted on a pole for use as a bear spear

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>>64595755
19th century Sportsman's knives with shell extractors built in

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>>64595755
>>64603365
Another 19th century Sportsman's knife with a number of features that were common then but are very strange today. The big hook at the top is a 'hoof pick' used to remove stones from horse's hooves. The two big screws in the middle of the handle are removeable, and there are nuts on the other side not visible in the photo. Those are spares for repairing broken harness for your horse. The curved thing next to the corkscrew can be used to make round holes in leather, perfect for fitting those screws in. The thing on the bottom right is a shogun shell extractor, used to pull stuck shotshells out of your gun. The hook on the bottom is a button-hook, which was important in the days before zippers and velcro. The short stubby blade next to it is an old-school can opener.

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>>64577139
I feel like you've made this exact post about that exact thing before. Cold Steel makes some nice plastic stabbers that don't come at meme prices.

>>64585362
my grandpa had the exact same eagle knife

>>64546672
have a Gadsden flag one

>>64603382
how would you open a can with that, do you just jam it in all around the top?

>>64596800
does anyone really use these for fighty purposes

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What's a good pocket clip for a SAK?

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if i wanted a fixed blade knife around 3.5" that comes with a kydex sheath for work. what should i be looking at?

>>64608998
I've had a SwissQlip on my Tinker for years, works great.

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>>64545738
Looking for blade recommendations.
Something with an index finger ring for a "get off me" knife on my plate carrier.
Ideally between 7" to 9"
Basically a Toor Cortano with a more traditional blade profile.

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>>64609517
>"get off me" knife
>Ideally between 7" to 9"
Get off me/index finger ring knives are usually small by design. If you want a knife that big, you might as well drop the pretense and get a combat knife.

The Fox Knives Alaskan Hunter (top) has a normal blade shape and index finger ring, though a different handle shape and only has a 4" blade. It's still the largest production index finger ring knife I could find.

https://www.knifecenter.com/item/FOXFX621B/fox-russ-kommer-fx-621-b-alaskan-hunter-fixed-blade-knife-black-becut-drop-point-black-milled-g10-handles-with-finger-ring

Alternatively you could go with the Fred Perrin bowie (bottom). It doesn't have a ring, but it's got a deep index finger choil that would function similarly. It's also closer to your preferred size rangea with a 6" blade.

https://www.knifecenter.com/item/FRD1801/fred-perrin-le-bowie-fixed-blade-6-black-stonewashed-clip-point-blade-sculpted-g10-handles

>>64609031
What kind of work do you do? What's your budget?

>>64608743
IDK, but it's entertaining marketing. Supposedly SOCOM wanted a certain kind of knife.

>>64576332
thoughts on this: https://www.bokerusa.com/baba-yaga-01bo386

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Kansept Fenrir in nitro-v
really love the ergos on this and the harpoon blade is extremely versatile

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>>64609031
dang ol' RMJ Utsidihi

>>64610102
seems good, high grind on a nice and thin blade (checked the German site, blade thickness is actually 2.3mm, not the insane 0.91" the usa listing says; they must've made a conversion error). 108 is very reasonable for M390.
the design itself isn't very exciting nor aggressive, but I think that's good for daily use. like nick shabazz once put it, "it won't have Erna from accounting dive under the tables when you take it out in the break room"

>>64609031
mora

>>64610105
I just don't appreciate ripping off the stitch and mixing it with a fish desu. ching chong ethics and all that

>>64610105
>>64610451
a cool looking piece, harpoon blade and scales go together really well. but the naming choice is confusing. Fenrir? I would've understood Fafnir, especially if the scales were of a pointer shape. But what's it got to do with a wolf?
the Chinese makers must be running out of names for their knives. I saw one called the Toddler, no joke.

>>64610479
>I saw one called the Toddler
kek

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>>64609517
>>64609871
It's occurred to me you may have meant 7-9" overall length, not blade length. That does give you a few more options, but not many. Index ring knives are a niche upon a niche to begin with. The Bastinelli Harpy is in that size range, though not sure if you like hawkbills. The Ed Schempp Interpretation is also around that size, though it has a sort of hybrid ring--push dagger design.

>Basically a Toor Cortano with a more traditional blade profile.
What do you like about the Cortano and what don't you like about the Cortano's blade profile?

>>64545748
arguably the best multi tool on the market.

I have a couple of them. Carry one almost every day and use regularly.

>>64609871
>>64611008
Thanks, I appreciate the suggestions. This type of knife doesn't seem to have a well-recognized name so I've had a hard time with finding options.
Yeah, the overall length would preferably be 7"-9"

>What do you like about the Cortano and what don't you like about the Cortano's blade profile?
I don't like how thin it is towards the end. The knife will be on a PC primarily as a get off me knife, but it's likely that it'd be used for general purpose tasks as well. The point seems like it would be easy to damage and the small tip doesn't seem ideal for penetrating wounds. It's also a bit expensive(granted, beggars can't be choosers here) Other than that it seems fine.

I currently have a Colonel Blades LowVZ on my carrier, but the curve means it pokes me in the stomach/hip when I bend down, so push daggers/knives with a significant curve are something I'm staying away from.

>>64610451
>the stitch
i can see the resemblance but the knife was also designed by Sparrow Knife Co so its not a straight chinese ripoff

>>64611685
Post pics of how you have it mounted on your pc.

>>64603358
like a coldsteel bushman but fancy

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>>64613902

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>>64613902
>>64616483

>>64576965
Sounds like a win-win-win scenario for the bum.
>Robbery succeeds, they now have more money for drugs.
>Robbery fails nonlethally, they get 5+ years of free housing and food.
>Robbery fails violently, they die and the police will take care of the funeral costs.

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>>64616483
Have you considered the Benchmade SOCP dagger pill yet? A lot of thought went into it by the finest of crayon eaters and it's old enough that the dumb mistakes have been fixed.

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>>64616483
>>64616486
You could try adding one of those foam blocks/wedges to the sheath that guys use for IWB holsters. That would give a little clearance and/or angle the knife away from you. Also it would be way cheaper, unless you really want to consooom for a new knife.

>>64617058
Just never really liked it. If I was in the market for something like it I'd probably just get a more standard dagger-type knife.

>>64617072
Never considered that, might be worth a shot. I haven't mentioned it, but part of the reason I dislike the LowVZ is the blade length, it's only about 2.5" so I might consider something else even if I'm able to fix the protrusion issue.

>>64603365
this was because many shotguns of the time only extracted the shell a bit, but didn't fully eject, right?

>>64618482
extractor-ejectors would routinely fail because of poor quality heat treatment on the steel spring, done by hand in an armorer's shop

>>64618482
>>64618489
The main problem was that shotgun shells at the time used paper hulls. The paper would swell it if it got moist and could easily get stuck in the chamber.

>>64608149
Jam it in from the top, then lever it back and forth using the stud as a fulcrum against the rim of the can. It's hard to see in that photo but those can opener "blades" are extremely thick, twice the thickness of the main knife blade.

>>64618507
cardboard, usually waxed or oiled
but since the bottom was brass, a well designed well built extractor would have been able to deal with it

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>>64618520
>cardboard
Same thing, though most period sources will say "paper". And yes, they were waxed or oiled but that didn't work perfectly, hence the need for extractors.
The case heads often ripped off the paper tube which created a different problem of needing to remove the broken case. They had special tools for that too.

>>64618540
that one on the bottom is very neat
love the attention to detail btw - the part that will come in contact with gunpowder and rub against the barrel is bronze

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>>64618547
There was a huge variety of them.
https://finesportingcollectables.co.uk/blog/cartridge-extractors-their-development-and-amazing-variety/

>>64618566
I have held a foldable pocket knife with a cartridge extractor on the hilt but I didn't know what it was at the time

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>>64559991
This is one of the rare cases of successfully trolling every political spectrum.
Dangerously based.

>>64587856
ah fuck anon why would you show me that.
Now I'll have to fight the temptation daily until they remove the offer.

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>>64611379
its a vibe

Fixed blade anon here, anyone have a Roselli? I kinda want a nice smaller scandi and their UHC sounds interesting.

>>64603322
>>64603327
interesting, i half remember seeing another with kind of a circular tool to pop out the valve on tires

>>64565330
3 weeks later USPS has lost the box with my Spydercos inside :(

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>>64587856
... and here's what I got, from bottom to top.
an FK1000 field knife. they weren't lying, there really are more sheaths this time! Last year I got none, this time it's way different a cool piece, while it's a budget option of theirs (made from a KM series handle and a KCB77 bayonet blade), this normally costs 125. The way these always go the sheath allows for cutting wire.
Next one is the best of the bunch, an SEK2 boot knife with a leather sheath. normally over 200, a very solid piece, super grippy handle. apparently some SEK model was actually adopted by special forces.
And finally the KM1000-K bread knife, it comes without a sheath always but they did put in two patches as a bonus. the guard is a bit of a hindrance for cutting down to the board unless on the edge of the table. but it's cool, fun and nicely made.
None of these feel like B-stock, there's hardly a flawed to ve found and they're nice and sharp. i suppose Eickhorn has a higher standard for quality control than I do.
tldr: I highly recommend!
>>64618697
just get one or two. you really can't waste money with these; if you don't like what you get, you can still put it up on ebay for the same or a bit higher than what you paid. from what I've seen they usually sell really quickly.

>>64565282
I like the auto cuz it's chunky and makes a hell of an impression and sound. Kinda wish Tony would make a fixed version for the memes.

>>64577139
Buy some PVC and make your own with a blowtorch. Save tons of money vs buying from an online store.

>>64568044
>The question I wanna ask lawmakers: why is it that delinquents all carry machetes, zombie knives or 6+ inch kitchen/combat knives
Because half the reason they use them is the fear / aggressiveness factor. Easier to convince people to give their valuables away or prevent people from stopping you.

i think i've figured out what's causing my microtechs to fail to retract sometimes. Too much oil. Specifically, oil behind the rear lockbar is causing it to fail to snap back into place sometimes. Seems to be thoroughly resolved with a blast from compressed air through one of the rear holes with the tube directly aimed under the lockbar.

>>64565091
Cold Steel ti-lite my guy.

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>>64619136
i work in a field with a lot of powerline workers and i think theyre all like this
i feel really excluded because im not muscular like them from all the manual labor and my shoes size is 2 sizes smaller (i compared my footprint with theirs in some sand in the yard we work at)

>>64622281
What knife to buy the work twink?

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>>64622281
so you must become muscular and engage in toe splaying anon. the time has come. buy some zyns.

>>64622189
Seconding this. I've considered replacing mine since it grew legs but then I get into a conversation with myself that goes like:
>I miss my Ti-Lite
>If I'm going to get another it may as well be the 6" instead of 4"
>If I'm going to get a pocket sword I may as well get that stupid Espada XL
>Fuck that, it'd just end up in a drawer after a month
>I miss my Ti-Lite

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I ain’t saying it’s right.
But you're saying a pocket knife isn't a weapon.
I’m saying it is.
And look, I've had a million pocket knives and they were all weapons.
We act like they aren’t, but they are.
I mean, that’s what’s so fucking cool about it.
There’s a tactical thing going on where you know you don’t talk about it but
you know and I know it.

UKPK in LC200N arrived, finally I hace that model again after losing it years ago

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Just got a Benchmade Redoubt. Got it for 160 new, so I am pretty happy with it. Thoughts

>>64625445
looks nice

Been using the kershaw bel air for like 2 months now. I like it.

>>64625445
benchmade steel soft, knives overpriced, but they look nice

How do you guys carry knives? I have a benchmade with one of their belt clips and its kinda inconvenient and uncomfortable.

>>64628267
Is yours fixed or folding? I prefer fixed blades with solid retention polymer sheaths, usually with a ulti-clip. But I'm a lefty, and most knives are set for right-hand carry

>>64625445
Why the serrated blade? I find they gum up on the first stash or stab of flesh with tendon and skin and render the knife a half blade almost instantly.

>>64625445
i got this model from my company as a gift a few years ago

>>64628865
Fixed, its an adamas. I think I'll find a clip that works for pockets. If I have it on my belt the handle digs into me whenever im kneeling/sitting, and it sticks pokes outward from my shirt so I can't even conceal

>>64588970
Nice winkler. I got a belt knife with the textured g-10

>>64591769
Just think of hitting with the top of the hand instead of the first 2 knuckles.

>>64629131
DCC or Ulticlip.

>>64568044
I just bought a Ali Express OTF Microtech for $15. I was really impressed with it.

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>>64628267
Primarily tek lok if the sheath is kydex with rivets. I typically set the blade at an angle for primary hand deployment with the sheath BEHIND the belt for concealment.

>>64629350
also set the little plastic tabs to fit the belt, you don't want it wiggling around

>>64629350
>>64629352
This is what I currently have. Guess I'll try angling the blade today and see if it fits better. Where on your body do you wear it?
>>64629187
Will try these out if it doesnt work out for me

boys what is the sharpest knife i could get thats not over 20$? have a good one!

>>64629686
>Where on your body do you wear it?
Appendix carry for smaller blades below 4", even through a tshirt it's fairly concealed. Angle the blade handle the direction you'll be deploying, 2 screws is enough on the Tek-Lok. Vertical deployment on the side if the blade is a six incher or above.

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>>64629749
What do you need to cut.
Six English money.

>>64629757
If you would be so kind, in the future, please use a question mark when you ask a question. Thanks.

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>>64629686
>>64629753
quick pic for reference. note the sheath is behind the belt, keeps it from moving around as well as conceals better. blade is angled left as I draw left

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>>64629749
replaceable blades are very sharp, but if it's a kitchen knife you want, a Spyderco Z-Cut is just above 20. Very sharp, made in USA, and with a much better blade steel than most other knives at this price (CTS-BD1).
since the blade is thin it cuts and fillets really well but I don't think it'd be all too practical carried daily in a sheath.

>>64585362
Back locks are cancer, which is probably what did him in.

>>64629785
that's right, paco
what kind of AI bot are you?

>>64629864
Don't know. What kind of retard are you?

>>64629879
>blade is angled left as I draw left
Yeah but that's the right side, it has the coin pocket and everything.
Next cope: you have left handed jeans and took the picture mirrored for tiktok

>>64629879
just drunk and fuckin w/ you btw but trying to fool people in regards to what is left and right feels like it deserved it
your mileage may vary

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>>64629883
Oh yeah you are correct you autist, good catch. I forgot I set that up right deploy. Here's my left and right side setup

>>64629960
Patriot

>>64629960
You forgot one poking out the zipper. Classic blunder.

>>64629749
piece of obsidian
if you're talking strictly steel knives then any knife can be the "sharpest" if you learn how to sharpen them yourself

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let me guess, you "need" more?

>>64631237
I wish they made these in a better country, I used to unironically use mine all the time especially when I was flying daily and half the time would forget to chuck a knife in a checked bag.

>>64565127
Yeah, index finger on the flipper and a slight snap does it no problem

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>>64631659
So, you took this off your keychain and put it in your checked luggage, right?

>>64631777
Slip knives can go through TSA on keychains because they're non-locking and under a certain length, at least that was the case when I had that job. Never had an issue with it.

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>>64620015
They found them! Box was beat to shit but they survived. I need a slightly smaller knife for my snowmobile kit now.

>>64631845
Nice, you're well-equipped with those two.

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>>64630733
That's only for walking around the house. When I go out I like to put a couple on the side just in case I run out. I hate running out.

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>>64631659
agreed i would unironially buy the $65 miUSA version. its gotten a lot of use, ive veen had to sharpen it.

>>64576369
Thanks. I ordered one. What a deal for fun knife.

>>64576927
Go knife bro, and carry a smaller one along with the 4 incher

>>64631845
If that is a mule, do you know what scales those are?

>>64638703
It's not a Mule, it's a Temperance.

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