which blade shape is best or self defense?
>>65100907the cold steel voyager xl line is on sale for under $44 and i want to pick one for self defense. they have a bunch of different shapes and i dont know which one to get. im not a trained knife fighter and my primary defense would be running away like a bitch from everything so this would just be a last resort tool.
this vaquero has fully serrated blade which seems ideal. thoughts?
The knife I carry for people is a cheap shank with a sheath that's very nice in its price range. I've bought more expensive knives with worse sheaths. People don't think about the sheath enough but even if you absolutely expect to use a weapon most of what you'll be doing is carrying it. Of course the whole point of the thing is really so I can get to my gun.CS's Voyager line is reasonably solid if that's what you're married to, you can get whatever shape appeals to you most because they'll all be functionally identical. Where are you seeing them on sale?
>>65100907i personally carry a glock brand glock knife for opening boxes and a glock brand glock glock for self defense
>>65100907>Cold Steel starts a thread instead of buying an ad.No wonder all your shit is made in Taiwan
>>65100926Bread will never stand a chance. Or cut neatly.
I got the 5.5" Espada in SV35N a few years ago.It's nice.
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>>65100907Fixed blade knife, 4-6 inches, has a design that supports both stabs and cuts. I'm very fond of trailing points like these three I'm about to link, but other shapes can work too.https://www.bladehq.com/item--Spyderco-Bow-River-Fixed-Blade--85407https://www.bladehq.com/item--QSP-Viper-QS166-C2--218051https://www.bladehq.com/item--CRKT-Clever-Girl-Fixed-Blade-Knife--34376
>>65100907>self defense?i can tell you one thing if it doesnt have serrations its shitmy vote is basically pic rel>cheap as shit because its polymer (10 bucks)>serrations for that sweet sweet cutting performance>dagger shape literally made for stabbing and not much else>pretty long 31cm/12in overall lengththe only downside is its made from polymer, but that could become a positive depending on your usecase>>65101316cold steel is a pretty based company>>65101319>he doesnt know
Curve is for choppinig, straight is for stabbing or slashing, regardless of steel usedAlso depends on distance, and momentum on your body.
>>65101176i live in a cuckstate and cant carry fixed blades hence the big folders
>>65102351Weird, for my state fixed blades of any length are legal to carry, folders are limited to like 2.75" or something small like that.
>>65102811>>65102811that makes no sense even by retarded knifebanner leftist logic
>>65102811in my state of commiefornia any folder is allowed thres no restriction on length but a fixed blade is a felony to carry concealed. you can theoretically carry it openly but you will probably invite harassment from the soccer mom SJW crowd who will call police with false reports about a crazy knifeman in order to get you shot by panican policetards.
>>65103013In Washington “furtive carry” of a fixed blade is against the law.
>>65100907>self defenseAssuming you mean knife-fighting in a CDS, generally 4'' fixed blade is preferred in knife fighting systems. Easy to grip and deploy.
>>65103368the fuck does that mean? i know what furtive means but that is literally a subjective adjective that entirely depends on the subjective assessment of the observer. furtive is not an objective definition
Does anyone here make their own knives?
>>65103770Welcome to legislation. Enjoy your confusion.
To the other Anon who also bought a Guardian Tactical Apex, my blade also has some play in it. This doesn't bug me either. It launches out like a slingshot, and the action is real smooth so I have no complaints. Particularly at the price point.
>>65103770>1) Every person who:>(b) Furtively carries with intent to conceal any dagger, dirk, pistol, or other dangerous weapon; oris guilty of a gross misdemeanor punishable under chapter 9A.20 RCW.And the one case law was overturned after a long ass time. I don’t think an exposed pocket fixed blade would run afoul of the law. Blue states are buttfuckingly gay.
>>65101329>It's niceNo, it's not. You're just coping for overpaying for a meme knife.
>>65103686>CDS>knife fighting systems>deployAnyone who says this kind of shit has never seen an actual knife fight in their life.
>>65104145So if you carried a printout on safe mushrooms in WA and a little brush in your pocket, would you be in the clear?
There’s so much competition on Amazog these days, you can get yourself something nice for quite cheap. Was thinking of a CRKT minimalist but got this for less.
>>65101700I have the spyderco bow river you linked. (picrel-mine) Classic roach belly shape, tried and true over a hundred years. Great history to that specific blade shape, worth digging into actually. I know knife guys in this thread would find it interesting. Anyway, great sheathe included. The stitched leather has never failed me. The handle is nice and fat toward the back, and thins up a bit more toeard the blade. Good for a hammer grip or more delicate tasks. The blade had a great curve and wicked sharp edge with a clean flat grind. I have relied on it for everything from meat/fruit/wood prep to self defense when in bad areas of town. It has absolutely zero rust or marks on the blade, even when worn in the rain and my dumbass forgetting to dry it off.
>>65103770>the fuck does that mean?It means they didn't just ban concealed carry but also every open carry that does not make the knife obvious. Leaving the wording ambiguous makes it easier to arrest people. Anyone who carries a knife on the back of their belt or a neck knife could be arrested, and then it's up to a jury if they're guilty.>>65104429>Great history to that specific blade shapeI wouldn't know about all the cultures that used them, but I do know that when thrusting, the knives slide in much easier than even some daggers intended for stabbing. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/7XAYXWnR3qI
>>65104449That is a good demonstration and makes sense how she describes it. Melissa usually does a good job in her videos showing stuff off and explaining things. The bow river would be good at thrusts then, with that curve. More of a slice inward than a "pierce".As for the history, that blade shape was very popular in the western USA during the gold rush. Used by everyone from policeman to cowboys to wives prepping food. A universally solid choice no matter the task at hand. It can be traced back to the 17th century British colonists. This was the type of knive traded to native Americans, and we have historical evidence that Lewis and Clark themselves carried a roach belly style knife. Anyway, sorry to rant a bit, I just think it is neat how it relates to US history.
>>65104475>I just think it is neat how it relates to US history.Honestly, it's probably a common enough design to have existed since the beginning of knives made from metal (as opposed to stone). You see, the design is also great for skinning animals you've hunted.
Edc To answer op’s question that’s the one on the left, filet knives are preferred by butchers because they’re thin and flexible. If it can’t take the legs off a cow it’ll work on a person
>>65104149U don't even know what I paid.
>>65104485Yeah you are probably right. Still, cool that the specific nicely curved, flat grind, fat handle, thick spine/thin edge knife naturally appears throughout history as a tried and true choice.
>>65100907The Karambit so you can accidentally stab yourself while larping as Sam Fisher.
>>65100907>or self defense?Y'know, there are two types of people in a knight fight. The guys who bleeds to death on the sidewalk and the other one is the guy that bleeds to death on the ambulance. Going into a knife fight is a fundamentally retarded idea.
>>65103926>>65104145>>65104449it sounds like the most jewish shit ever
>>65104554>it sounds like the most jewish shit everCorrect, they run the US government with orgs like AIPAC.
>>65104554Now you're getting it. If you, Joe Everyman, don't understand the law because it's not clearly defined, that means they get to decide what it means on the fly, whenever they want! Isn't that fun?
>>65104279The other guy didn't pull a weapon. That's 90% of winning a fight with a knife, dummy.
>>65104554that's the pointanything to deter confused people from doing a thing the government has decided is problematic
I got a machete blank, gonna put panzerholz as the handle. Never did any knofe making before. Recently customized a ad and thought I’d go a step further this time.So naturally I bought a cnc machineX bandsaw, and 400lbs of expensive wood
>>65104554Close but evangelicals can be just as histrionic and legislative as their semitic overlords
>fixed blade>straightish blade, no retarded karambit bullshit>pokey but resillient tip geometry>at least 8cm>good finger guard, preferrably double guard>serrations optimal, i guess>>65101176This is basically optimal, but it's not legal everywhere.
>>65105415Price range? Toor and TKell make a lot of more self defense oriented fixed blades.
>>65100917XL is a meme size imo, so may as well get the meme blade style
>>65104586There is no "understanding the law"There is only paying a tribe member to argue for a favorable interpretation.
>>65100907A thin Stiletto/Bayonet or a Tanto. Slashing is useless in a life or death scenario. Many military knives are clip points due to being primarily utility blades. A needle point stiletto will penetrate several layers of clothing where a wide blade profile will have trouble. The ti-lite series is probably the best self defense profile blade on the market but is useless for much else and can be slow to open without a lot of practice waving it.
>>65103686>knife fighting systems
>>65105592My bad, I was directing it towards OP.TKell stuff looks great, been eyeing his stuff for a while now.
Random cold sttel mention, the 6 inch tilite is heavy enough to beat someone with, but why carry something so big? I guess if there's a threat a county over and you're sitting down. The girth in the pocket makes it a bit inconvenient too, though the wave style pocket hook is satisfying to deploy.
>>65100907I always wanted one of those Cold Steel Scimitars, they look so cool. The only problem is that I'm white. If only I was a Palestinian member of Hamas, I totally would have bought a Cold Steel Scimitar.
Imagine thinking blade shape matters
>>65106106Errrm actually it matters roughly 63%
>>65101176>Where are you seeing them on sale?https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1023455237?pid=459822
I have a scarab microtech knife4” blade OTF I carry. I love this fucking knife
First time Rit dying scales (or anything, for that matter). Sage 5 Lightweight Salt yellow FRN, cleaned up with a little isopropyl alcohol.
>>65106440Three minutes later.
>>65106443wa la
>>65106440Do you have to heat the dye? I've never looked into it
>>65106646you just boil some water, throw the dye in, mix it up with a chopstick or something you don't give a shit about dyeing, and then put the scales invery easy, would recommend
>>65106658Cool. I've been wanting to do that to the end of my yellow Manix so it doesn't stand out so much while in my pocket.
>>65106700That’s exactly why I did it, lol. The yellow was just too obnoxious, even with an ostensibly deep carry clip.
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>>65106750>>65106746>>65106745>>65106741NiceHow do you like the feel of the aluminum handle on that manix? I've been tempted to get the aluminum liner/scale replacement for my delica.
>>65106766100% get the aggressive agents from AWT, not the regular. They're great.
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Some knives I likeBest one is the all black Endura. I epoxied the liners to the g10 scales, made the whole thing extremely rigid which lets the blade move very easily while still not being wobbly. >>65106775>aggressive agentsThat's what I was thinking. Anodized aluminum is pretty slippery.
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>>65106804Neat
>>65106792The cerakote is gripper, but the anodized is pretty decent with the aggressive milling. Shaves some weight off most models too
>>65106741How do you like the 15v?I have a native lightweight 15v but I haven't used it too much yet.
>>65106858It's pretty wonderful, especially after a resharpen. The one in my pic is a user and it has held up great.It does spot pretty easily, but I don't mind. I'd say I like it almost as much as K390.
>>65106869Cool. I will have to carry it more.Is it supposed to be harder to chip than k390? I used my k390 delica to cut away a sticker on my computer mouse so I could access the screw holes and I chipped a tiny bit of the end off.
>>65106924I've found them to be comparable. Don't let factory edges dissuade you. I've found that the super hard tool steels do best after a few light sharpenings. I know Spyderco uses lubricated wheels to factory sharpen their blades, but I still think it fucks with the temper. After sharpening on 800 grit diamond stones and 2 micron strop they are both fantastic (K390 and 15v). Like m4 (my fav for a long time), but better
>>65106937Close up of my k390 delica
>>65106941Nice. I put some cold bluing on mine. It seems to help it resist rust, and I like how it looks>>65106937>fucks with the temperYeah could be. That's where "high speed" steel is cool, it takes a higher temperature to spoil the temper.
>>65104355It's legal to go over 3.5" if your job requires it. (Local laws may be different. Some restrictions apply. Void where prohibited.) Until recently, my job was insulating. We use knives. There's no way that I'd start chopping up fiberglass with my Spyderco unless I'd fucked up and left my work knives someplace unreasonably far away, but I carried it for work all the same. Now I'm an AC&R tech. You don't need a knife to recharge a refrigerator, but it can be handy to open the packaging that some of the parts come in. So I still carry one because I need it for my job. Does your job require a knife?>it gets worse, i work for the federal government>i actually do this shit on base>there have been times where i've been given a pat down by marines in order to get to where i need to go to do the job>"hey, is that legal?">i need it for my job>"oh, okay, have a nice day"tl;dr nobody gives a fuck about most laws in WA anymore, and folder lengths were towards the bottom of the list back when they still did. If the cops hassle you, tell them that you need it to open your fentanyl or something. It's Washington. Nobody cares.
>>65106378is it reliable? does it deploy and lock every time you click the switch? i like the concept of these but i would want it to be 100% reliable for self defense and it just seems like something could easily go wrong
>>65106448>>65106440looks good but why didnt you just buy the black handled version to begin with
>>65106087I have one. It cuts like a fucking laser.
>>65107681I flipped it like 500-1000 times before a fail, microtech is supposed to have the best OTFs. It’s almost no different than a gun. With a teeny tiny bit of EWL and its back to flipping another 500-1000 times
>>65107682Because S30V is NOT COOL
>>65107611This is true in almost any state.The only time people care is if you look like you're going to stab someone, or you look ethnic.>t. pocket carried a 5" folder for almost a decade during highschool/college, got stopped multiple times with it and never had it be a problem
>>65107831Hell yeah.
>>65104501I can make assumptions on the internet, as well as anyone.
>>65106741One of the very few knives posted that doesn't suck donkey balls. Nice.
>>65108825Post a picture any time
i don't really throw anything else in my pocket besides this mini bug, and my victorinox spirit is my go to tool doing stuff around my property, g shock is the only watch i ever want to wear. i was into watch and knife hobbies for ages but i think i found endgame in pretty uninteresting mainstream pieces i couldve bought from the start
>>65109022nice watch
>>65109022Fellow square GShock enjoyer! How is the Victorinox tool? I have never even seen one in person.
>>65109022Is the multitool good?I got a leatherman and it just sorta sucks. Better to just carry pliers and a swiss army knife.
>>65109044>>65109052only multitool ive liked since the og leatherman bond i had ages ago. victorinox quality feels way nicer than leatherman sog and gerber tools ive tried
>>65100907Sword shaped, like a literal sword, the best kind of knife for self defense anywhere congestion doesn't hinder such long blades.
>>65104554It actually made sense when it was written.>wtf why would you want to conceal a knife? Just carry openly. Only someone trying to ambush and murder people would carry a knife concealed.Was the thought process. Now, it is reversed because we live in a retarded brown world.
>>65109022Very sensible choiceDo those bugouts have bearings or bushings?
>>65107611>It's legal to go over 3.5" if your job requires it.I never cared about laws or whatever someone whiny bitch says. At my workplace I was know as the guy with a knife and told SEVERAL TIMES to stop having it. I wore a cold steel tanto neck knife with a fixed blade like an autist.Months of whining and they eventually all gave up.
>>65109208pretty plane jane phsophor bronze washers. ive only had two bearing knives but didnt find myself caring either way.
Guys will this help prevent random stabbing attacks to the throat???
>>65100907Dagger or spear point.Wharncliffe is your best mix of utility and defense.
>>65110554Dang, missed it.
>>65102185When arteries are cut, they retract and shrink because they're elastic. It's an evolved defense mechanism that inhibits major bleeding. Smooth, clean cuts prevent the artery from sealing itself effectively. Messy, shredding cuts assist in the sealing process. For this reason, you want a double sided, smooth blade. Not a serrated one. Serrations are only for multipurpose knives, and you should want them to be at the very bottom of the blade minimize their involvement with a stab.
>knife scheduled for delivery today >at distribution center in nearby city>uspsI’m not getting it today, am I bros?
>>65111195Nope, but at least it's not FedEx telling you that your knife is going to be delivered today and you look up where it is, and see it's across the entire country.
>>65108966>>>65108825 (You) #>Post a picture any timeYou mean me? Ok. All u need.
>>65110502>You can cut above it>Clavicular arteries still exposed>Kidneys are also right there>Knives to the eye aren't pleasant eitherJokes on Chinese quality aside, without other armor this is just a tacticool choker to let the boys on the range know you're skilled at sucking dick even though range traps have a monopoly on actual chokers.
>>65111257I see this and I think: "This guy was in a car accident and is pursuing legal action with an ambulance chasing lawyer" not "he sucks cock".
>>65111277I was that innocent and pure once...
>>65111289My GF has me put an asphyxiation collar on her most nights we fuck because she can't get off unless she's dancing on the razor's edge. Trust me, this arouses no indication of some sort of kink in my mind. It's not even a slip chain.
>>65111306>My GFwtf is this. get banned sexhaver. This isnt some normie sexhaver place.I hope a war happens soon so I get to rape women in front of men like you.
>>65111507ThisSexhavers fuck off. If they can't enjoy sex without involving male strangers to brag to, then they're GAY
When do you think my Kershaw 8C13MoV will break?
>>65111617Probably neverThat's not a steel that will break in half easily, it just won't hold an edge as well as the higher quality stuff.
>>65111617I never came across the rainbow Leek that I got my mother in her effects. Some faggot brown person probably stole it.
bitchmade
mine, les george is fake
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>>65113602wdyt of that leatherman
>>65100917>5'' min, no serrations, Cold Steel Luzon. Clothing and outerwear put penetration at a premium. Reach is king should you be unfortunate as to face a criminal retard with an edged weapon cornering you.
>>65106087You'd like the CRTK Ritual, slightly smaller.
What do you all think of these chink knives with good blades from Aliexpress like Civivi?
>>65115281better than bitchmade
>>65115281A decent knife is a decent knife. If you've found one of the Chinese companies that keeps a consistent quality there's no reason not to throw them in the ring with their other counterparts. I'm on team Ganzo myself, though.
>>65115281They have lots of design faults that make me not want them. In this case the cheaper blatant design knockoffs are better because someone competent designed it.
>>65115281>CiviviThey're ok, but most of them are just meme designs that are as much of a fidget spinner than they are a knife. I have a mini praxis and it's ok.
>>65115281>>65115483exacly. Chinks makes so much stuff that i cant remember their design that sticks around. Maybe vision fg or banter. But i bought twice good quality fakes from aliexpress, ad20,5 and les george vecp3 and wow, good iconic design is like 90% of what u think about knife, steel and build quality is maybe 10%. Fakes made me want og stuff if its in my price range even more. If i really want something to beat for cheap i would rather go for fake than orginal civici or kizer design. If i want something with good steel i will pay bit more for something like spyderco or fox knives (terzuola orginal gangstar is in my mind for ages)>>65113602too big and bulky to carry around in pocket, dont have sheets because bought it used (and it was probably stolen item). But its tough, jaws have good heat treatment, ther are precise enough even for smaller stuff, dont use blades at all but other tools come in handy. They can do some serious work, i even pried with flat screwdrivers more than once. There is bit of play on pliers jaws. Keep in mind that this is 5-6y old, cant speek about quality of todays leatherman. For edc go with wave or new fancy ones. But i would choose victorinox spirit mx for edc. If u need something cheaper chinks make lots of stuff like daicamping ect
>>65115192im stupid and pinged wrong number, see answer above
I'm looking for a small knife to carry with my keys as I've found myself in the need for one enough times to warrant a purchaseIs there a spyderco bug cheaper alternative or should I not bother going down in price and just buy it and be satisified with a good quality knife?
>>65116151on your keys? this is what pic related was made for
>>65116264>on your keys?on my keychain>this is what pic related was made forbut it's bigger and I don't need the nail filethat said the scissors seem pretty useful
>>65116151bug is good, but dont expect the steel to be anything great. i have to sharpen it all the time. no clue why it's $35 now, see if it goes on sale, pretty sure mine was $15.victorinox is a good alternative and their (tm) stainless is probably better than whatever MoV steel spyderco is using. but the bug is probably smaller and easier to open.
>>65117135>>65116151They have a 12C27 bug now I believe, should be leagues above the ol 3cr13. The slightly larger sizes Honeybee and Grasshopper are more usable from what I've heard.But yeah the vic is the better keychain tool. Could even get a minichamp and have a whole bunch of tools in a package the size of a AA battery
>>65117135>no clue why it's $35 now
>>65117225>They have a 12C27 bug now I believe,yeah the ones with coloured handles have that steel >>65117135>>65117225>victorinoxyeah I'll think about it, they slipped my mind even though they fit my need quite well
>>65115281I got a Civivi utility knife and it's pretty dang slick with the ceramic bearings. I wish they sold it with the naked G10 grips they have on their other knives, but the aluminum is fine.
>>65117225>They have a 12C27 bug now I believewell well well i have to purchase this...
>>65117487You can also get it with mother of pearl inlay!
Is there a huge difference between the Chinese made Spydreco and something like a Manix 2? I’m I just paying for the made in USA stamp?
>>65116151How small are you willing to go? and is a disposable knife good enough or do you demand quality?https://www.amazon.com/Keychain-Folding-Everyday-Carabiner-Christmas/dp/B0FGX8Q36N?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.RMNm6Ful3Dn4SGTebCiLwUhfZKbGpMC8o1zPmoIGFQAdw6-dCtNcZgWSGfL7k3JNSuRfDbgox9rI61681ihpO-Ljg2lKvf95Egzgm_ozKnni5zzwKPzVEEGIRQ1leyJ5_Tyac6ia1O1t3hyoD86BQXJkQ_MzLowfGsN_vSqAGkkHOcxVwu2xGPSsHjIEDVwu9p6ev1OQCwoKYSo1OF4C2HRiF9kUH-lwtcMjtypOfiD5jfYD2zXMH6k0Lf9I8pDrfsxLMnJEECErOtVDahKJZ6bp-yiPHiTznwABeTxT1JQ._b-ID-Z_nSEZJ8mLTHS1UMB2--yB3yEyE1F9-Mb8jNQ&dib_tag=se&keywords=mini+folding+knife&qid=1777527212&sbo=RZvfv%2F%2FHxDF%2BO5021pAnSA%3D%3D&sr=8-3https://www.amazon.com/KeyUnity-KK05-Titanium-Everyday-Lightweight/dp/B0C88K3Q8B?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.RMNm6Ful3Dn4SGTebCiLwUhfZKbGpMC8o1zPmoIGFQAdw6-dCtNcZgWSGfL7k3JNSuRfDbgox9rI61681ihpO-Ljg2lKvf95Egzgm_ozKnni5zzwKPzVEEGIRQ1leyJ5_Tyac6ia1O1t3hyoD86BQXJkQ_MzLowfGsN_vSqAGkkHOcxVwu2xGPSsHjIEDVwu9p6ev1OQCwoKYSo1OF4C2HRiF9kUH-lwtcMjtypOfiD5jfYD2zXMH6k0Lf9I8pDrfsxLMnJEECErOtVDahKJZ6bp-yiPHiTznwABeTxT1JQ._b-ID-Z_nSEZJ8mLTHS1UMB2--yB3yEyE1F9-Mb8jNQ&dib_tag=se&keywords=mini%2Bfolding%2Bknife&qid=1777527212&sbo=9ZOMT9Jm0JH%2Ft%2BWi68iDSA%3D%3D&sr=8-4&th=1
>>65118467>Chinese made SpydrecoLike the Tenacious? I have both a manix 2 and a tenacious and they're both good knives. If you want better steel options than go with the US knives. They are a lot more expensive but the steel is a noticeable performance upgrade. Also with the chinese knives the serrations on the thumb area aren't as sharp as the US ones. Not a huge deal but that's one thing that is straight up not as good.
>>65118467I'd avoid the Tenacious if that's what you're looking at. It's not a great design and the quality is not good. I've never been impressed by Spyderco in those aspects in general though.
>>65118506Was yours fucked up?I have an all black one with g10 scales. Only thing I don't like is that the blade has no choil area, so it is very easy to close the blade on my thumb.
>>65100907Self-Defense? Obviously the best knife is the cheap one, you can carry it anywhere without caring about losing it, if the pigs come by you can chuck it without needing to go back and pick it up.My daily is an $11 Gerber flip knife I bought second hand, never needed it for a stabbing so far and it still cuts through whatever I need it to just fine.
Is there any reason not to? I just like the look, without knowing the history or product quality. I have liked ever CS product I've bought (2-3?)
>self defenseMilwaukee fixed blade bought with cash>>65119343idk anything about that one, but that's a good price for a sword of that size that might not instantly break in half.
>>65119468>idk anything about that oneSo what's up with the D-ring on the cross piece?
>>65119564That's called a nagel. It's used on German messer swords to protect the side of the hand from getting cut in a fight. It eventually developed into a sort of half basket guard when the messer evolved into the dusack.
>>65119343The Balaur Arms Kriegsmesser is vastly superior. I own both.It costs more though.
>>65119810Thanks!>>65120252That does look far nicer. Thx, searching.
>>65120252>costs more>doubleYike. That thing is huge. Looks great and the cutting tests are very dynamic. Would be better with a fedora or at least a Trilby.
>>65120291>That thing is hugeIt is. It's significantly longer than the Cold Steel one, yet it handles like it's shorter, thanks to actually having distal taper.>Would be better with a fedora or at least a Trilby.Don't forget your cargo shorts
>>65120305>Don't forget your cargo shortsRight, and a water bottle with a Punisher sticker.
>>65120252As I remember, that youtube euro larper guy really likes that one. It does look cool.
do you fellas have an infograph or something breaking down different kinds of knives and which brands to trust?
>>65120291>>doubleFuckit. Condor Makara back on the menu.
>>65120387Not really but we can make suggestions or bully you retroactively.
>>65120493looking for suggestionssmall folder on the light side to carry every daymax budget would probably be about $100
>>65104429I love my bow river probably more than my south fork. If the bow river came in a harder steel it’d be the perfect small knife
>>65100907A gun. Failing that, your feet, running the fuck away. Failing that, something cheap enough to toss before the cops find you.
>>65100907The best blade shape is one that a jury will look at and say "That looks like a normal and reasonable knife that a normal person would have."If you have some tacticool shit, you might get some overzealous liberal prosecutor try to destroy your life, or maybe the guy who broke in that you gutted was some rich faggot's kid and they want to make you miserable.If you have some tacticool or pointy fantasy bullshit knife, you're going to have to spend a lot more money on your lawyer (And if you don't have that extra money, have fun going to jail)The best knife for self defense is a normal utilitarian knife, or a kitchen knife. Something a juror will look at and say "I have one of those, that's normal".
>>65120505https://www.knifecenter.com/item/SP259PBK/spyderco-charisma-lightweight-lockback-folding-knife-cts-bd1n-satin-plain-blade-black-frn-handles-reversible-wire-clipJust found this looking for you, and I kinda want one. It doesn’t have two of the spyderco design points I hate, a tall assed blade and a FINGER CHOIL SO YOU CAN CCCCCHOKE UP.
>>65102185I bought one of those out of curiosity. Its tip is surprisingly acute after polishing it but I doubt it'd penetrate flesh very well, especially with any clothes in the way. >>65103804I've forged some fixed blades over the years.>>65105096>So naturally I bought a cnc machineX bandsaw, and 400lbs of expensive woodcoulda done it with a knife and some sandpaper>>65119343Because it's a sharpened crowbar. Unless you can give it a distal taper it won't be any fun on your arms and wrists.
>>65120505A Delica, a RAT 2 (or the 1.5), any of the popular Civivi chinese knives, Vosneed Racoon, Do you have any other preferences?>>65120577I agree, full choils are a stale meme
>>65120577>>65120584thanks for the suggestionsno other preferencesto be honest, I don't know enough to really have preferences beyond the use case I describedthe only brand I knew of was Benchmade, and I figured that meant that I'd be overpaying for the nameso I figured I'd ask
>>65117135Mirin that chapstick.
>>65120387Chinese knife companies are reddit. They are made with communist slave labor. They all have names that aren't real words and look like girl knives and are advertised to knoobs. Cold Steel are ugly like Chevies but seem to be tough. CRKT is similar with a little step up in class, used by Army grunts. Gerber is maybe a step down from those two. They used to be good but are now owned by Fiskars scissor company. Their Strongarm / Prodigy seem to be solid.The best knives are USA made from companies you've already heard of. Buck, Spyderco, Benchmade, Pro-Tech, Microtech, Ka-Bar.You've got your old reliable European Victorinox and Morakniv. The best stuff comes from western countries where they make it at home. The most insufferable cult followings are Cold Steel and Mora fags bragging about how poor they are. Some people hate Spyderco because they look funny to them and don't know Spyderco designs in the dark for the blind, for the hand and not the eye.You've got your high end companies like Chris Reeve and Spartan. Spartan seems to be faking being Chris Reeve until they make it. Some people say they don't come sharp like boomer $1000 Randall grails.You generally get what you pay for with diminishing returns as you go up in price. Moras are THE cheap, good knife.People who like to be poorer than Cold Steel and Mora fags love their Milwaukee knives and how they are the only knife you will ever need.
>>65120505Do you want an in-pocket carry, two-handed opening small knife or one a little larger with a pocket clip that is one handed-opening?
>>65120677in pocketpreferably with a clip and can be opened one-handed, but that's not a deal breaker
Klien and Fiskars are all anyone needs.
>>65120673Dumbest post in this thread
>>65120617https://www.knifecenter.com/item/KS1660GADS/kershaw-1660gads-ken-onion-leek-cci-assisted-liner-lock-flipper-knife-14c28n-bead-blast-plain-blade-yellow-gadsden-dont-tread-on-me-aluminum-handlesNext holiday you might be able to get a Hogue Deka for ~$130.
>>65120682I think a flipper is the most reliable opening mechanism.
>>65120690Thanks for letting everyone know you are dumb.
>>65120691>aluminum handles, 3ozNice. I was going to recommend a Leek but I couldn't remember if the lighter models were under $100.
>>65120691based
>>65120687For some reason we don’t really get Fiskars knives in the US. The only one I have is a Valmet bayonet.
>>65120673>Cold Steel, CRKT, Gerber>Buck, Spyderco, Benchmade, Pro-Tech, Microtech, Ka-Bar.All of these companies have knives made in China.
>>65100907>self defensehttps://shivworkspg.com/shop/shivworks-clinch-pick-2-0/?srsltid=AfmBOopJ8Felshg_TQyFw2g_ZkPmiwrDHyieHcr8OyUxf7g-UJ-Tiyhx>muh moneyI'm sure there is a cheaper version sold by someone.
One of my auto mechanics teacher had a Spyderco that he had for like 20 years that he sharpened down to almost a nub. It’s a tiny one with a blade probably around 2 inches when it was new, which one is that? Their website is garbage.
>>65120860Cold Steel, CRKT and Gerber are mostly overseas. I didn't say they didn't have knives made in China. Buck, Ka-Bar and Spyderco have their budget knives made in China.Benchmade, Pro-Tech, and Microtech make all their knives in the USA.
>>65120902There are a ton of knives with that description. Maybe a Delica or Dragonfly.
>>65120902Ladybug? Grasshopper?
>>65120912>>65120915Should I even go that size for my one and only knife? I just find it super cool to have something for so long. Right now I have a leatherman since my Boy Scout days but it’s so heavy it sags my pants. And I barely used the multitool while I’m out and about, I only used the knife to open packages and plastic sealed bags.
>>65120908Benchmade used to have an entire line of knvies made in China. Microtech had a few rikeknife collabs.
>>65120927Get what you want. Look into it for a while or just start buying stuff. For me, I don't go out with anything smaller than a Military 2. It's just inadequate for the possibilities that may arise. But it fits my hand well and way too big for other people who call it a pocket sword. Watch some knifetuber reviews and get what you think is cool.
Why the FUCK are OTF knives so expensive?second question:How cheap would (you) go with an OTF and how cheap of an OTF would you recommend?
>>65116151>>65116264>>65117451you guys mentioning the swiss army knife made me thinkand I thought a bit and I remembered that I used to have oneMy grandpa gave this one to me when I was still a kid and it has been stored in drawers, desks across multiple house moves and I have found it inside a box inside of a drawer inside a deskAn old signature model with three small issues:the plastic is scratched and has two dentsthe scissor spring is weak and bentthe blade is really dull
>>65100907Best for self defense? A gun.
>>65121323Send it to Victorinox for warranty. I sent them a used beat to shit Wenger that I got off of ebay.>liners broke>blade backspring had zero tension>dull all aroundThey replaced broken parts, sharpened the blade, and polished everything (except the scales because it was an old limited edition from 20 years ago that they didn't have replacements for). Cost me a grand total of $7.50 + shipping.
>>65101521Gross
>>65120741>Fiskars knives in the US.That one is the Fiskers version of the Hori Hori. It is literally all you need. Or a Mora. >>65111204You're lying to yourself if you think you need to carve a fucking spoon. Get a spoon from Goodwill, retards.
>>65120927Yeah, having a small knife for easy carry is pretty great.
>>65120673Cold steel has the best folding locks, better than $1k+ knives in every scenario. CRKT is definitely not on par, at least on their popular m16 series the liner lock is super thin metal, it doesn't even look like a hardened steel, but I can't prove it. You're paying $100 for a folder that looks cool but has the same materials as a $40 cold steel. None of these other brands compare in terms of hard use to value in cold steel until you creep into the $500 range. JoeX on Youtube has really good demos.
>>65100926I have it and love it. I carry it every day. It fits my pocket perfectly and it really is devastating if you slash with it. The point will push inside a 6 pound beef roast like paper bag. You do need the after market blade opener attachment though. I buy this knife as a gift for my male friends. No homo. They never shut up about it. And when a woman has a little clothing tag she needs cut off, I scare the holy shit out of her. FIRST, I ask if she wants me to cut it off, then a flick open the knife and cut it off in less than a second. Plenty of time for the tag to hit the floor just as has panties soak to overflowing and her slickness hits the title. It’s so cute hearing them frantically apologize as they wipe themselves off of my shoes. Their voices are all extra girly because of the instant hormone shift. If a woman sees your knife in your hand while she is ovulating, you have a 50/50 chance of her giving you cowgirl style, but it will ALWAYS end in Doggy style, because the craving will be depth. If you pull out, she’ll will scream in rage and you’ll probably end up in a DV. Never show it to a girl if her sister is there, because they get very competitive, and load one is never as big as load two, so they fight about fairness. These are things they don’t tell you when you buy Cold Steel. And honestly, fuck the long-nose tribe and their Leftist whore, but there is a part of me that feels Cold Steel should have a waiting period before you can purchase. Anyway, great knife.
>>65121814For me it’s the Espada XL G10.
>>65100907anything with a pointy blade should be good enough in most situations, unless you are under the threat of highly doped nogs or skinwalkers then get a gun instead>but muh [insert dumb shit here}pointless, you can have the best knife ever but without the proper knife training the tool become useless
>>65121803>the liner lock is super thin metal, it doesn't even look like a hardened steelWhy do you need the metal in your liner lock to be 9001 Rockwell?
>>65120393>FuckitOk, so I registered an account with Cult and added Kriegsmesser 2.0 to my cart so they will send me annoying reminders. It's huge, but it really does look like a great sword.
>>65122147Looks one handed to me.
>>65122198>Dude bro that 10" handle would totally only fit one of my hands don't you think I'm so cool?
>>65100907Love me Ti-Lite Kris Serrated. surprisingly pocketable. I was looking at a Cold Stee Frenzy, and a Talon 2 Serrated as well.But I am really holding out for a knife in MagnaMax, preferably a PM2 or a Manix 2. Everyone is buying the 15v Spyderco's, but I'm going to pass. MagnaMax is suppose to be like a stainless K390, or a stronger S110V.Which if it has a 15% performance loss on the edge retention, for stronger and stainless attributes, I personally think its better than 15v for the trade offs. I'm not FOMO'ing over a 15v steel.
STR8 DROP
>>65121143Look into Guardian Tactical.
>>65122007I can never bring myself to spend that much… but fuck yeah. I’d get after market serrations.
>>65122755You do realize that the G10 version of the Espada XL uses AUS-10 steel. It goes for 150-175which the original Espada XL with premuim steel and handle is like 400 Its way more affordable. Id buy one, but it really is a ridiculous knife. id rather have something else, maybe one day, I have my eye on the red and black model.
>>65117135What nazimobile?
OTFs are cool
>>65122798I got my S35VN one on sale for like $190 a number of years ago >>65106102Though it's the 5.5" large, not the 7.5" XL. I wouldn't pay current prices.
>>65122122because it wears out quickly and slips the lock? maybe we have different definitions of hard use
I want to get into my first srs knife. I'm tired of buying these cheapo shit from Aliexpress or Amazon discount bin. Especially when I always go back to the Leatherman since they all feel so cheap once I play around with it after a while. https://www.amazon.com/Spyderco-Manix-Folding-Pocket-Handle/dp/B08429P8J8/ref=sr_1_4?sr=8-4How fucked am I if I get this? On Spyderco website this shit is $220, but this seller has it for $120. What are the chances that I get a knockoff? Anyone buy from 'Onkata' before?
>>65123225Onkata is the official Spyderco store on Amazon. (They are an authorized dealer.) The problem you get is when people buy one and then return a fake and then it gets sold to you. Amazon was supposed to stop that practice by the end of March this year. Spyderco has an agreement with their authorized dealers not to sell below 75% of MSRP, that's why it's $201 on Spyderco's site and $150.75 from bladehq. Onkata gets around it by not showing you the price until it's in your shopping cart or something.The Manix is an Eric design and his favorite. SPY27 is Spyderco's proprietary steel.
>>65123476I got a fake 7800x3d before from Amazon, it was a pain in the ass to of call and talking to jeets to get that shit resolved. Not going through that again, because they still let me return shit as 'new.' Just a few days ago. Went with Opticsplanet, which is a much smaller retailer and I don't even know if anyone ever heard of them here. But so far everything I bought from them is legit.
Looking for a US M7 bayonet to fit onto my m16 clone, are any of the new productions good? Ive seen new ones made by B.O.C., Ontario, Imperial, Milpar, Conetta, and Gen-Cut. Any of these decent or should I look for for some original Mil surplus?
>>65123557They're an authorized dealer. You should be good.
>>65123557I presume what actually happens is that they are buying real knives from manufacturers, like they should. but a customer orders a knife then they return a fake one and pocket the difference.Amazon has shit quality control for returns. then the next person that orders that knife gets sent out the fake one, and the cycle of scamming continues. so when you get it, just make sure it looks like a real Spyderco product. I'm 99% sure it will be.
Can any of you help me out? My girlfriend said she wanted a dagger as a joke, but honestly, I think it would be a fun gift to give her a real one. Are there any good places to buy online something like that? Not some mall-ninja shit, but like from a real knife maker, on etsy or something? I appreciate any help
>>65123954Id say a Cold Steel Counter Tac is probably the cheapest "real" dagger you can get. there are more expensive daggers, like a Cold Steel Tai-pan or a Boker Applegate. but if its a gift for a woman, id just say the Counter Tac is good enough. Tai-pan and Applegate's are really nice, but would she actually appreciate something like that, probably not.
what if you said >Dee Stop the bullshit manbut God said>STR8 DROP
>>65123954Two places that sell daggers online; all their fixed blade daggershttps://www.knifecenter.com/find-the-best/dagger?itemNum=120https://www.bladehq.com/cat--Fixed-Blade-Knives--179?per_page=100#/filter:blade_style:Dagger3 individual selections; a real WWII Commando dagger, best bang for your buck, and premium option.https://www.knifecenter.com/item/IXSF71490/sheffield-fairbairn-sykes-british-commando-dagger-blackhttps://www.knifecenter.com/item/SNSBBL3BK/spartan-blades-field-grade-spartan-george-raider-dagger-sk5-black-double-edge-dagger-blade-injection-molded-handles-black-molded-plastic-sheathhttps://spartanbladesusa.com/knives/spartan-ronin-f-s-dagger/
>>65123954>>65123971This one is pretty sick as well. AUS-10 steel. 5.5 inch blade. for 90 bucks. I dont know your limit. but 50 for the Countertac. 90 Filoso, 170 for the tai pan, and 300 for the Applegate. End of the day I think the Tai-pan is the coolest and nicest for the price. that Filoso is a step up from the countertac, but the countertac the bare minimum i would go for at least. https://www.bladehq.com/item--Begg-Knives-Filoso-Dagger-Fixed--190689
I like my letter opener.
>>65120252>>65122147Btw, thx. I will eventually go for it. Just a little sticker shock.
>>65123225I'm thinking that one is cheaper because it's an older model that is riveted together instead of screwed. Good choice imo
>>65124301>letter opener.The only true function. It will never taste blood, unless it's your own.
>>65122915mk4 jetta wagon with the 1.9tdi and 5 speedgetting absolutely owned by diesel prices but it does still get 55mpg
Kinda want a Hogue Trauma “rescue” knife, the seatbelt cutter might be useful at work.
>>65124292>>65124076>>65123971Thank you!
>>65122609Kek. What a wonderful image.
>>65124724>wagon>stick>dieselBased.
>>65106804What an odd shape for a blade.
>>65120252>>65122147>>65124303My new obsession. I can't get it out of my head. I will buy this as my greatest sword, one sword to rule them all! (All I wanted was the Cold Steel version for a couple hun...). But, I've spent a couple hun on fucking pocket knives, so we.
>>65116151they had these at a previous company i use to work for. i was so tempted to buy it but never pulled the trigger because i always carry a pocket knife anyways. but its an underrated design. its a lock back, and if you have medium size hands you could definitely put that ring around the pinky and get a 4 finger grip on one if you really needed to.other thing was the steel was shitty 3cr. but i think about it from time to time. might be worth the consideration.
>>65123954for something that's not prohibitively expensive but nice, solid and hefty (yet not too dangerous since it's not all that sharp being a bayonet) you could get a swiss STGW57 bayonet
>>65124510Yea the Amazon one has a different SKU, it was C101PCBL the one from OpticsPlanet is C101PCBL2. That being said OpticsPlanet just emailed me telling me its backordered. So right now I am looking at either BladeHQ or At this point might as well wait for some sort of sale for Memorial Day.
>>65127796>OpticsPlanet just emailed me telling me its backordered.Yup, sounds like OpticsPlanet.
>>65127811What do you think of Adept Knives? Are they legit?
hello, I need a general purpose knife (mainly for opening boxes, cutting straps) but one that would be usable in -40° (so, with heavy gloves). I'll be helping with construction in the arctic.any suggestion? thank
>>65127937mora
>>65127937Mora's probably the easy option. Gerber Strongarm probably, maybe a Cold Steel SRK-C alternatively if you need something thicker. There's issues with heavy gloves with basically anything that ain't a fixed, but coupled with arctic temps and most oils / lubes will laugh at any attempt to open. Depends on how often you lose it, too....
>>65127978>morathis $13 safety one looks good; I won't care too much if I lose it / break it.
>>65127994Yep. The sheathe is important because at that temperature shit gets retarded, the mora just slides in and out no leather no clasps and it's not too form fitting. No exposed metal on the handle anywhere so if you do have to use it without gloves you're ok. Get it in orange and you'll really struggle to lose it.
>>65128000yeah. I'm excited guys, it'll be my first time in Greenland
>>65127994You’ll want one with a tip. The updated models Risber/Amberg have more of a belt loop drop that will get it below a jacket. If your work pants have a good pocket for the knife sheath, then sew a button just above it to clip the sheath onto. All folding knives suck with insulated gloves.
>>65128019I can't imagine what I would be stabbing/poking? except maybe starting a cut in a piece of fabric or whatnot.
I guess for a few bucks more I should just get the 'robust' one then https://www.morakniv.com/en-us/products/pro-robust-c
>>65128025> I can't imagine what I would be stabbing/poking? except maybe starting a cutBruh moment
At this point I feel we're just paying more for the Benchod Made or Spydreco and MADE IN USA stamp. My Para Military 2 just came in and I am kinda disappoint for a fucking $175 knife. The grip feels cheaper than the G10 grips from my chicom knives. The blade feels very premium but the grips just feels super fucking cheap. And as you can see its not even as centered as my Civivi.
>>65128069give an example
>>65128095opening boxes and cutting straps
fack
>>65128146You voted for this, Yank
>>65128162I'm annoyed they don't have this model in their amazon store. I like how the sheath is reversible.
Not sure if it's a stupid good deal but I ordered an Opinel on eBay and didn't realize that it also came with a Kanetsune knife. Both for $16+shipping. I'm chuffed.
>>65128146KnifeCenter has the new moras if you’re an American.>>65128095Starting a cut on anything anywhere other than the edge.
>>65128091lightweight version?
>>65128091is this a bot post>the plastic feels cheapretard>as you can seeNo I can't see shit retard
just bought a Cold Steel Kudu, excited for it to arrive.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFsjmvNLYJg
Graciela Casillas designed this herself after being attacked by two rapists and taking a knife off one and stabbing him with it and thinking, "well, it would have been easier if I had my own knife".
Step 1. Buy a Spyderco Manix 2 in a supersteel for 200ish bucksStep 2. order after market Titanium scales from AWT or Original Goat or another company that offers them. 100 ish bucks.put 2 and 2 together and now you have a 300 dollar titanium scaled supersteel knife with a locking mechanism that is more reliable than titanium frame lockssuck it chris reeves.
>>65128455Stand outs from the review:>super cheap>junk drawer knifeI hope you like it.
>>65128624What if I hate finger choils and already have a sebenza?
>>65128606Hispanic women and stabbing would-be rapists with hawkbill blades, name a more iconic duo.
>>65128934cold steel roach belly is far better value
>>65129001Im being edgy and giving a hot take about how i think Chris Reeves knives are overrated and how people are sheep and dont think for themselves. because if you want a high end titanium folding knife then you can do it yourself for 300 dollars. while if you utilize the ball bearing lock from the Manix 2 knife, then its a better knife lock, that will be stronger and more reliable than a Sebenza.
>>65120252When you can get the Balaur Arms Kriegsmesser for $500+, no pocket knife is worth $300. Hot take that shit.
hot take i own guns and collect knives because i think they are more fun because you can actually use them everyday. so im fine with spending 300 dollar on a knife knowing its actually peak design and would only buy a sword as something to hang on the wall.
>people are stupid for buying a tiny little overpriced knife>we all know that the superior sword would fair better in a dual and you are wasting your moneyswords are stupid because you cant put them in your pocket and use them........wait a minute, i own guns.
God, I want to like the new mini MSI / Stitch but I have to laugh because we (the assemblers) were promised they're being reworked to take less time to assemble them, and that they've still got the same screw count for the hardware. I'm going to drop by NCBlade to see if they have any mini Stitches I can fingerfuck.
Hot take I'm a gun owner who shoots knife owners because thay are pedantic dweebs.
>>65129057you know the insult on this board is >no gunzwell you are on a knife thread, and you have NO KNIVEZ
>>65129029>entrusting your life to value steelNGMI
Hot take i throw knives.......with a gun.
>>65129057Americans shooting each other in the streets will never cease to amuse me. It's like a cowboy movie in the hood.
>>65129071thats a bolt thrower anon
>>65129064>own a PM2LW>don't own polyshit gunsThe hell is wrong with me?!
>>65129057you are underage
>>65129075Or a cowboy movie in the burbs.
>>65123136>maybe we have different definitions of hard useI never said hard use.
>>65129030I agree, I was oneshot by the design. It is a very nice knife, but only a retard (me) would spend that much on a pocket knife. I think that any knife with a finger choil (not finger groove) belongs in the trash. The success of Spyderco shows i’m in the minority.
>>65129546NGL, that looks absolutely terrible. Looks more like a spider web than stripes.
>>65129546i just have genuine hatred for CR knives. its clear to me that he undermines buck knives. he sells hollow grind 500 dollar hunting knives, but the only people that buy them are redditors for EDC.I guess there is just some deep seeded hatred how there the current general consensus is that buck knives = bad. but 500 dollar hunting knife you will use for box opening = good. which is funny, because now buck has a more "modern" lockback design. using a thinner profile, magnacut steel, and a pocket clip for 200 bucks using brass and ebony wood materials in the handle. not as premium as titanium, but its like ok, where is your god now? what is chris reeves going to do next?
>>65129608I kinda want a 112 slim nickel.
>>65129055I mean, yeah. I think the point is more they can produce a like five foot long sword with a forged blade, distal taper, zero secondary bevel convex, wood handle, steel fittings, and it costs less than some pocket knives.Just like there are guns that are cheaper than mass produced non-handmade knives. That's absurd from a cost-benefit standpoint.
>>65129608>he sellsHe lost the company in the divorce. His ex-wife and son run the company.
>>65129857lmao. He got the simp ending.
>>65100907>dullest knife ever, because no one wants to sharpen it>sharpest knife ever, because it's so useless it has no purposeYou decide.
>bought the Slop Military 2 LWTell me how much the BD1N sucks and how much I fucked up.
Karambit is the most intuitive, just short punch the neck and you win
>>65130536Not a bad knife I guess, but that model doesn't make a lot of sense. idk why they would even make it. Do you at least like the heckin fidget lock?
>>65130600Why are so many folders? I can't find a decent fixed blade karambit that isn't stupidly expensive or the cheapest Chinesium possible.
r8
Glock 43X, spare mag, Mora Garbergneed a basic med bag on my other sideI wear a Tenicor Zero Belt under whatever pants I am wearing for the day. considering devising some suspenders to add to the belt for even more comfortable carry.
>>65131898>whatever pants I am wearingLooks like a skirt to me faggot.
>>65131907those are sweatpants, retardI'm sorry that you enjoy your taint and balls being crushed whenever you squat and your pants' crotch bunch up
This is on sale bigly at PSA. $50 vs the normal $250. Is it a good knife? Good for the price, maybe?
>>65132430I would rather get a mora companion.
What do you guys think of the Mini Adira and do these ever go on sale? Does Benchmade even do Black Fridays?
>>65132981It's a cool looking knife with the orange accents. It reminds me of Dua Lipa's red hair in the Houdini music video; they both came out around the same time. The Adira isn't in the same league as the Spyderco Salt series; if you get salt water in it and don't rinse it out, the internals will rust. They are just regular stainless steel and not something ultra corrosion resistant. So, it's more of a freshwater knife.
>>65130600Found the cawadooty LARPer...
>>65133001>Dua LipaWhat the fuck is this zoomer shit?Not gonna be swimming with the knife so I'm good, and even if it gets rusted Benchmade would make it right. I also appreciate that every Shotshow if you happen to drop by their booth they would sharpen your knife for free. It also helps that I can list a Bugout for like 10% off MSRP in the Bladeforums and sell it within minutes while my Spydreco takes weeks at more than half off MSRP.
>>65133044Not a Dua fan huh?The Adira looks kinda cool. Though for a knife that locks your fingers in like that it, it may be uncomfortable because of the short handle size.
Anyone have a Spyderco Bodacious? I’m the finger choil hater.
>>65134808I don't, but it looks like a nice piece.I wouldn't buy because I'm a compression lock hater, but otherwise it looks like I'd like it.
>>65134852Why do you dislike the compression lock? I have a pm2 and ikuchi that I almost never carry, so I haven’t had time to form an opinion.
>>65134902Can't easily use it with my left hand, and the blade doesn't like to stay closed, especially if I poked my finger too deep into the lock area. I had a pm2 and it was fine but I didn't like it enough to keep it, for those reasons.
>>65134945Makes sense. I write left handed, but do everything else right handed. I might have accidentally made myself knife lefty by keeping my utility knife for work in my left back pocket.
>>65134554I saw it at SS and it felt like a box cutter, IDK if this is good or bad. I might get it on BFS because it looks cool but the ergos feel a bit weird, its not bad it just doesn't have that desire to hold like other knives...
>>65135149Getting it on sale would be cool. If I get another knife it will be the red RAT 1 with the s35vn blade
>>65135837I had one and I either misplaced it or someone stole it. It was a good decent priced knife. Got it on sale for $20.
>>65123606Ontario would be my choice. And those should be old production, or at least not current. They relocated from New York to Virgina a couple years ago.
will someone make a new op or do i have to make op's again
