Any Knife Lovers Here?

[McSoappy]

Just was curious if there were any other knife lovers here on TGP. My passion for knives has officially been brought back to life recently on vacation stop to a HUGE knife store.

Thanking about getting me a Sebenza here soon! If you love knives you'll know what I'm talking about!;)

[devilrob1979]

My nicest knife is a Cold Steel Caledonian Edge. It was given to me by my uncle who is big into martial arts and such. It's really an awesome piece.

http://www.knifeworks.com/browseproducts/Cold-Steel-Caledonian-Edge--Polished-Micarta-Handle--Plain-Edge--San-Mai-III-Steel.HTML

[n.j.]

I'm a Randall and CRKT fan, personally.

An artful device, the knife.

[rhinocaster]

Lots and lots of money flew out of my wallet when I found this site:

http://www.steeladdictionknives.com/sitelanding/

You've been warned!;)

[aquadog]

I love my cold steel voyager.
I've had it for 5 years now and it's still incredibly sharp. And talk about amazing design and ergonomics!

[scriptphase]

My grandmother lived 5 minutes away from Jimmy Lile's shop in Russellville, Arkansas. As a kid who grew up on action movies, that place held a lot of significance as that's where the RAMBO knives were made. :)

[playon]

I like old folding knives... Case, Boker, etc. I've collected a few but I don't spend big bucks on them nor do I have any GAS for more.

[Smü]

Yup, me. Ever since I was a little Smü, I had one or another or both variations of this helpful tool with me. Bought lots, broke lots, have lots.

[kmcmichael]

I am currently selling off some of my Randalls to pay for a shotgun that I am having made in Spain.

I have a new out the front switch blade by cold Steel "the Infidel" I got it because I loved the name!

[twinrider1]

Agreed, but remember we're just talking knives here, not who deserves to be on the business end of one.
I appreciate the craftsmanship in fine knives but haven't been bitten by the knife bug. Anything I collect I want to use. So I'm happy with my Buck Hunter. My Army buddy has a nice Cold Steel Tanto. Very functional.

[echale3]

I've been making knives semi-professionally for years, using a coal-fired forge, hammers, and an anvil. About the only power tools I use are a drill press (to drill rivet/pin holes) and a small bandsaw (for cutting out handles). I like knives!

[Buddy Boy]

Used to have a lot of fun trading knives! Randalls,Daltons,Hubertus, etc.

[Lotis]

Protech automatics! Yaeh baby!

[Scott Peterson]

Benchmade guy here. No big collector or trader, here is the folder I like and use.

Benchmade Mini-Nitrous Stryker Assist Model 906

http://www.benchmade.com/products/product_detail.aspx?model=906

[McSoappy]

I'm a Randall and CRKT fan, personally.

An artful device, the knife.

You ever owned or tried out the Chris Reeve Sebenza?

I'm seriously thinking about pulling the trigger on one. Just seems like one of those knives you'll hardly ever have to sharpen, and will stay with you forever.

I just really don't like buying a ton of stuff, just buy a couple REALLY good ones and be done....you know?

[Buddy Boy]

If the price is not a problem, Chris Reeves make some fantastic knives. Sebenza is one of the coolest.

[mark norwine]

Camillus "Cub Scout". Got it when I was 7. All I ever really needed....

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k105/mark_norwine/camillus_cubscout.jpg

[McSoappy]

If the price is not a problem, Chris Reeves make some fantastic knives. Sebenza is one of the coolest.

Any experience with the Sebenza? I've heard they hardly ever need to be sharpened and are probably one of the smoothest opening knives out there.

[McSoappy]

I have the exact same knife! I got mine when I was around that age as well when I was a Cub Scout! How old are you? Really cool knife! I love mine too. Never get rid of it.

Camillus "Cub Scout". Got it when I was 7. All I ever really needed....

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k105/mark_norwine/camillus_cubscout.jpg

[Stike]

I'm no collector but I like cooking and you cant cook without a good knife. I really like this one.
http://slimages.macys.com/is/image/MCY/products/8/optimized/259298_fpx.tif?wid=250&fmt=jpeg&qlt=100

[McSoappy]

What model is that?

I'm no collector but I like cooking and you cant cook without a good knife. I really like this one.
http://slimages.macys.com/is/image/MCY/products/8/optimized/259298_fpx.tif?wid=250&fmt=jpeg&qlt=100

[mark norwine]

I have the exact same knife! I got mine when I was around that age as well when I was a Cub Scout! How old are you? Really cool knife! I love mine too. Never get rid of it.
I'm 50.

That knife is in my pocket every day. That knife & I "have history". It taught me about wasteful behavior at a very young age. I said earlier that I got it when I was 7. Yes, I got it when I was 7, but I haven't actually "had it since"....Here's what happened:

Undoubtedly like so many other entry-level cub scouts, I didn't feel "complete" without the Cub Scout knife hanging from my belt. (remember the little brass belt clip for that purpose?) I wanted the knife SO badly! And that Christmas, I got it! It was a very big deal for me.

The next spring, I lost it. Didn't know where or when it had happened, but one day, I noticed that it was "just gone". I tore the house apart, in vain. I was devastated. Months later, dad found it in the back yard where I had apparently dropped it. Mud encrusted, rusty, couldn't open it. It was in an ugly state of affair.

"I found your knife" he said.

Taking one look, it was clear to me that this knife was toast. I said something dumb like "Well, it's garbage now".

"Garbage, huh?" the old man replied. "So it's ok if I throw it away, right?"

"Sure", says the dumb kid. "It's no good anymore."

"Well, if we're just going to throw it out, can I have it?" dad asks casually.

Why would the old man want such a piece of trash? "Sure, I suppose".

"So this knife is mine now, right"

"Yes"

"Son, you're sure now, right?"

"Dad, it'd gross & rusty. I don't want it".

"OK" he says. "Just checking".

I go off to sulk, he goes down to the shop and begins the methodical process of de-scaling, oiling & soaking the rusty, encrusted artifact. A few weeks later he's resurrected the knife. Sure, there's surface pitting & discoloration, but it's fully operable & razor sharp. (Camillus used extremely good, high-carbon steel)

Some time later, he & I were doing something requiring a knife, and he whips out the Cub Scout knife.....all bright & shiny!

"HEY!!! MY KNIFE!!!!" I shout in excited effervescence.

Calmly, he asks, "Who's knife?"

I start to say "My knife! You know....My Cub Scout Knife!", but as the words come out, the reality smacks me like a brick-to-the-head: I gave it to him! Crap! :jo It's HIS knife! Crap again!

We never discussed it again. I had learned.

~~~~~~

My dad gift-wrapped it and gave it to me for my 30th birthday. Best gift I ever received. It's been in my pocket every day, ever since.

Thanks, dad. For everything.

[twinrider1]

I'm no collector but I like cooking and you cant cook without a good knife. I really like this one.
http://slimages.macys.com/is/image/MCY/products/8/optimized/259298_fpx.tif?wid=250&fmt=jpeg&qlt=100


Is that a Shun? Now kitchen knives are something I could GAS for. Will probably just start off with the Forschner Victorinox and go from there.

[McSoappy]

That's a really great story man! Sounds like something my Dad would do as well. He can always fix everything and turn something that most people thought was gone and destroyed into a useful working piece.

Great gift! Something that you'll always cherish I'm sure! Now I gotta go find my Cub Scout knife!


I'm 50.

That knife is in my pocket every day. That knife & I "have history". It taught me about wasteful behavior at a very young age. I said earlier that I got it when I was 7. Yes, I got it when I was 7, but I haven't actually "had it since"....Here's what happened:

Undoubtedly like so many other entry-level cub scouts, I didn't feel "complete" without the Cub Scout knife hanging from my belt. (remember the little brass belt clip for that purpose?) I wanted the knife SO badly! And that Christmas, I got it! It was a very big deal for me.

The next spring, I lost it. Didn't know where or when it had happened, but one day, I noticed that it was "just gone". I tore the house apart, in vain. I was devastated. Months later, dad found it in the back yard where I had apparently dropped it. Mud encrusted, rusty, couldn't open it. It was in an ugly state of affair.

"I found your knife" he said.

Taking one look, it was clear to me that this knife was toast. I said something dumb like "Well, it's garbage now".

Garbage, huh? the old man replied. So it's ok if I throw it away, right?

"Sure", says the dumb kid. It's no good anymore.

"well, if we're just going to throw it out, can I have it?" dad asks casually.

Why would the old man want such a piece of trash? "Sure, I suppose".

"So this knife is mine now, right"

"Yes"

"Son, you're sure now, right?"

"Dad, it'd gross & rusty. I don't want it".

"OK" he says. "Just checking".

I go off to sulk, he goes down to the shop and begins the methodical process of de-scaling, oiling & soaking the rusty, encrusted artifact. A few weeks later he's resurrected the knife. Sure, there's surface pitting & discoloration, but it's fully operable & razor sharp. (Camillus used extremely good, high-carbon steel)

Some time later, he & I were doing something requiring a knife, and he whips out the Cub Scout knife.....all bright & shiny!

"HEY!!! MY KNIFE!!!!" I shout in excited effervescence.

Calmly, he asks, "Who's knife?"

I start to say "My knife! You know....My Cub Scout Knife!", but as the words come out, the reality smacks me like a brick-to-the-head: I gave it to him! Crap! :jo It's HIS knife! Crap again!

We never discussed it again. I had learned.

~~~~~~

My dad gift-wrapped it and gave it to me for my 30th birthday. Best gift I ever received. It's been in my pocket every day, ever since.

Thanks, dad. For everything.

[lhallam]

That's a really great story man! Sounds like something my Dad would do as well. He can always fix everything and turn something that most people thought was gone and destroyed into a useful working piece.

Great gift! Something that you'll always cherish I'm sure! Now I gotta go find my Cub Scout knife!

My Dad too, of course he was around during the depression and didn't waste a thing.

I had one of those cub scout knives, not sure where it is.

I have a family member who collects handmade knives and has some real beauties. Not much different that collecting handmade gtrs.

[McSoappy]

I have a family member who collects handmade knives and has some real beauties. Not much different that collecting handmade gtrs.

Indeed! A bit cheaper though.:)

[Frankee]

Indeed! A bit cheaper though.:)

I just saw a $3,500.00 knife on one of those websites.....it looked like a utility knife from the Home Cheapo. :NUTS

[McSoappy]

I just saw a $3,500.00 knife on one of those websites.....it looked like a utility knife from the Home Cheapo. :NUTS


WOW! Okay, maybe it's not cheaper! That's insane!

I thought I was crazy for wanting a 250.00 knife.:jo

[90wreck]

2 Cold Steel Tanto's. 1 large recon parkerized, the other a regular tanto about 6 in.
A handfull of misc. Case and Buck.
My fav is a 48 Case XX in mint)I can't remember the model)......theses are getting pretty pricey.
Kitchen knives are at the top of my list when buying steel.
Some Culinar Wustaf and vintage Gustav Emil Ern...lol the Gustaf is about a 12in blade. People get a kick when I whip that puppy out.
Og course it is German Soligen, that is what I like the best for the kithchen..
There are some others.....I need to go on a search.

[McSoappy]

Those Case's are great! Love the "classic" aspect of them.

Kitchen knives will probably be our next big purchase.....after my Sebenza that is!:)

2 Cold Steel Tanto's. 1 large recon parkerized, the other a regular tanto about 6 in.
A handfull of misc. Case and Buck.
My fav is a 48 Case XX in mint)I can't remember the model)......theses are getting pretty pricey.
Kitchen knives are at the top of my list when buying steel.
Some Culinar Wustaf and vintage Gustav Emil Ern...lol the Gustaf is about a 12in blade. People get a kick when I whip that puppy out.
Og course it is German Soligen, that is what I like the best for the kithchen..
There are some others.....I need to go on a search.

[Alvis]

Im about into boutique knives as I am boutique musical gear........Most anything I use is gonna get beat to shreds,so I stay pretty basic
Im only into knives that I actually use .Since I was 10 I've wanted a Schrade Uncle Henry large lockblade .I finally got one the Summer of 2000 at the Hard Times pawn shop in Wendover,NV for about 15 bucks !! Many a time I have forgotten to take my knife outa my back pocket while taking an early morning flight.A week before Sep 11 I was taking a flight out of Denver.The Hatian dude workin security was so concerned with the DOD 250 in my carry on (Turn it on ,make it work .....) that he and I failed to notice the big knife in my ass pocket.In fact I didn't notice it 'til I sat down on the plane .I still have it ,try not to air travel with it.The badge fell out ,mybe they'll send me another .Skinned a lotta deer with THAT ONE

My dad gave me a big folding Ka-bar knife from the 60s when I was a teenager.I had it for a long time until about 1987 it went over the side when i was in the USCG workin on the Mississippi .I fished a couple of my knives outa there with a big speaker magnet ,but not that one .Lost a lotta knives in there .I ended up gettin our dept heads to order a stash of govt issue Camillus marlinspike knives .I kept mine for a long time and used after the service when I was doin tree work

Back in the 80s I had a Schrade scrimshaw lockblade that I was quite fond of.It had a picture of 2 rooster turkeys fightin .Unfortunately I lost it bouncin around on the back of a horse.I look on ebay from time to time for that same one .I've lost a couple of good knives on horseback including a nice stag horn handled knife that my dad brought from Germany in the 50s.

I had a wife from Switzerland,so therefore I have many Victorinox Swiss Army knives,some for guitar/electronics work and some for skinnin
In fact I like the Swiss Army lockblade with the little skinner blade a lot .It'll open a deerskin like there was a zipper there .There's a guy in Switzerland with a knife store .Everytime friends get married I usually get 'em some hiz n hers Swiss army from over there with their name engraved on the handles.Great,functional gifts

I have an old (It's vintage ....) Camillus USN issue leather handled Bowie style that my mom loves to use for butchery every winter

Im not a big fan of stainless knives .I like a knife that'll rust .They seem to sharpen up the best IMO

I pawn shop for knives just like I do for guitars,but nothin has jumped out at me for a long time



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v36/ayhcult/Image049.jpg

[gregc]

http://www.smith-wesson.com/wcsstore/SmWesson/upload/images/products/197220000_large.jpg
Been carrying this around since I lost old trusty...:-(
So far, I like it!
Smith & Wesson 1st Response knife.

[demiruyar]

Benchmade Balisongs!

[mark norwine]

I know of an antique shop in Maine that has a NIB 1940's Remington "Girl Sout" pocket knife for $140

I don't "need" it, but I'd sure love to have it!

[McSoappy]

I know of an antique shop in Maine that has a NIB 1940's Remington "Girl Sout" pocket knife for $140

I don't "need" it, but I'd sure love to have it!

I think it's kinda like guitars and amps for us, you really don't need more than one of each but can always "justify" more in any situation!

[Stike]

What model is that?

Shun Classic. Not their top offering but still a really good knife.

[Mike9]

My 35 year old Randall Model 1 goes with me in the field, on non flight vacations, etc. It's a great knife and a real "persuader" if need be.

[McSoappy]

Shun Classic. Not their top offering but still a really good knife.

Love that steel on it. Isn't that call Damascus?

[Stike]

Love that steel on it. Isn't that call Damascus?

Yep, looks great.

[Ben C.]

Love that steel on it. Isn't that call Damascus?
No, it's not Damascus, but it does sorta look like it ;)
Those Kershaw Shun Classic knives ARE great by the way - I own 2 of their 8" Chef's knives, pairing, utility, bread, & shears. Top notch. Would love to pick up one of their 7" santokus soon, as I do a lot of veg prep and I'd like the wider blade for picking / scraping more up off the board.

-Ben

[dead mike]

i have about 15 quality knives. my fav everyday carry is a BM deja vu and Spyderco Military

[2leod]

I went to an EDM seminar with a guy named Jim Corrado from Oregon about 10 years ago - I see he's got a website, but do any of you guys have his knives?

Interesting guy...

[eBay]

Here's one that OOG made and gave to me:

http://www.canhelpyou.com/forsale/Retsu-FirstKnife-2.jpg

http://www.canhelpyou.com/forsale/Retsu-FirstKnife-1.jpg

[eBay]

And another:

http://www.canhelpyou.com/forsale/SteveLindberg-Retsu-Knife02.jpg

http://www.canhelpyou.com/forsale/SteveLindberg-Retsu-Knife01.jpg

[Strat335]

http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o15/strat335/knives2.jpg

http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o15/strat335/knives1.jpg

[McSoappy]

YIKES! Talk about some pig stickers!:)

http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o15/strat335/knives2.jpg

http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o15/strat335/knives1.jpg

[baxen]

I've got a dozen or so high quality knives and they sure are a lot easier to store than guitars and amps!

[gainiac]

Is that a Shun? Now kitchen knives are something I could GAS for. Will probably just start off with the Forschner Victorinox and go from there.

I warn you now, you will spend money here:


http://www.japanesechefsknife.com/

I have quite a few Hattori's. I love 'em.

[LTE]

When I worked at the music store, I met a guy that makes excellant knives. Great prices too.

http://www.pridgencustomknives.com

Here's a set I had him make as wedding gifts for my best man and groomsman.

http://www.pridgencustomknives.com/images/38_56_57_58.jpg

[rattles]

This thread reminds me.....my dad had a bunch of knives. Guess my bitch sister ran off with those too! :mad:

[TDavis]

I've always been a knife fanatic. I favor the Benchmade brand, and have been wanting to pick up one of Randall King's knives. He's a local guy here in Asheville that makes a really nice knife.

[Stike]

I warn you now, you will spend money here:


http://www.japanesechefsknife.com/

I have quite a few Hattori's. I love 'em.

Those Hattori's are sweet indeed but I could never justify that kind of coin.

[90wreck]

BTW...I love Randalls.
The Cold Steel? Stilleto looks excellent.(I have one..just forgot about it...a cheap import)
How could I forget my Spyderco's?????? Great knives in all styles.
Last but not least, I also like my Gerbers(1 is a multitool) and a Leatherman Multitool.
The multitools are the most functional knives ever IMO.
Also a Bayonet from my old M1 Garrand...It is not a Randall (What the hell is it without dragging it out???).
Told you I would think of others!
I will be 50 in Dec.
The Cold Steel Stilleto looks like a great asking gift...More reasonable than the Martin EC 00028 that I really want.:puh

[tonedaddy]

I warn you now, you will spend money here:


http://www.japanesechefsknife.com/

I have quite a few Hattori's. I love 'em.

I got pointed to that site a few months ago when studying up on cooking knives on a chef's forum.

The Hattori HD gyuto's were highly recommended.
I've been waiting for over a month for the210mm to get back in stock.

[twinrider1]

I warn you now, you will spend money here:


http://www.japanesechefsknife.com/

I have quite a few Hattori's. I love 'em.

Yes, I found that site through the cookingforengineers site. Very dangerous. I don't know enough about what would be a good fit for me to drop big money yet, but there's a knife in the Specials section that is calling my name....the KT-130, Gyuto 210mm. I love the folded steel. If I can't have a genuine daisho, maybe I can have a chef's knife. :-)

[DaveG]

I love combat folders; I have a few Spyderco, Benchmade, and Cold Steel... but no pics of them. Here's my favorite knife site, lots of cool stuff that I can't afford:

http://www.steeladdictionknives.com/sitelanding/

Also, here's the TGP of knife forums:

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/

[jakeddy]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v626/jakeddy/s7_515492_imageset_01.jpg

[epluribus]

My neighbor and good friend is a noted Buck Knife collector and dealer, not to mention a writer. I glaze over when he starts talkin' knives, and he glazes over when I start talkin' amps. Good thing he has a dog. :)

--Ray

[Turbozag]

Here's a few of mine...

RAT 7, Busse BACG, Rat 3, Busse Patriot...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3224/2866151911_c2b633f373_o.jpg

[Da5Id]

I've got a Benchmade and a sweet Randy Doucette folder.

[tedheaberlin]

Here's a few of mine...

RAT 7, Busse BACG, Rat 3, Busse Patriot...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3224/2866151911_c2b633f373_o.jpg

Yep! I'm a knifedork! I've got the same RAT-3 above, a Chris Reeve Green Beret, a bunch of Spydercos (Yojimbo, BG-42 Military, Kris, etc.) and more no-fly beaters than I can count. SOG, too, and I like my old pawn shop Schrade sharpfinger. I also just started collecting fountain pens. Better start another thread...:stir

[devilrob1979]

I love me some kitchen knives. I lost a bunch in an auto accident. I'm slowly replacing them all with Globals. I have several friends who are chefs and that's what they use. Besides, Anthony Bourdain uses 'em so they gotta be rad.

[daveg777]

Love me Randall Vietnam Era Combat, but my 60's R.H. Ruana could cut open a safe!!!



Dave



:dude

[gainiac]

Those Hattori's are sweet indeed but I could never justify that kind of coin.

If you cook a lot it's worth it. really speeds things up and much kinder to the hands. You do need to be vigilant with the maintenance. A ceramic steel and excellent oriental type waterstones are a must.

[gainiac]

I got pointed to that site a few months ago when studying up on cooking knives on a chef's forum.

The Hattori HD gyuto's were highly recommended.
I've been waiting for over a month for the210mm to get back in stock.

I need the Gyuto as well, 210 is about right for me as well.

[gainiac]

If I can't have a genuine daisho, maybe I can have a chef's knife. :-)

I know what you mean about having a daisho.....

In the meantime I'm treating my self to some Gransfor Bruk action:


http://www.gransfors.com/htm_eng/produkter/replikor.html

http://www.gransfors.com/images/new_prod/historiskayxor_eng.jpg

[davess23]

With this many knife commonsewers around, maybe somebody can help me find out where I can get a nice sheath to fit my old Rigid Cherokee lockblade. For those who don't know the knife, it's essentially what a Buck Folding Hunter wants to be when it grows up. Nearly 5" long folded and weighs pretty near half a pound. Nylon or leather, whichever, if anyone can point me towards a decent sheath I'd be thankful.

[kodecar]

In a previous life, I was the General Manager for Emerson Knives. I've been a knife guy longer than a guitar guy.

Interestingly enough, there are a lot of guitar guys amongst the knife crowd. Ernie Emerson is actually making some guitars now.

I think that the appeal of the gadget be it a knife, watch, pen, guitar, as quite common among males of our species.

[McSoappy]

In a previous life, I was the General Manager for Emerson Knives. I've been a knife guy longer than a guitar guy.

Interestingly enough, there are a lot of guitar guys amongst the knife crowd. Ernie Emerson is actually making some guitars now.

I think that the appeal of the gadget be it a knife, watch, pen, guitar, as quite common among males of our species.

Very cool! Emerson's are great!

[Traintrack]

http://i35.tinypic.com/30vjfjs.jpg


Butch Vallotton
Mastodon handles
Damascus Blade

I need to roll this and buy an acoustic.

[VinceV]

Kind of funny, how everyone seems to be o.k. with a knife thread, but start a gun thread and there will be a group who will have to make comments or complain about how this is a guitar forum and guns do not belong here.

[gainiac]

Kind of funny, how everyone seems to be o.k. with a knife thread, but start a gun thread and there will be a group who will have to make comments or complain about how this is a guitar forum and guns do not belong here.

I'm ok with guns.

[Tonefish]

I'm partial to two types of knives:

1) Damascus steel - for their beauty and character
2) lightweight ones - for backpacking (when you gotta carry everything...it matters)

[McSoappy]

Whelp! After starting this thread and getting all excited about knives, I finally pulled the trigger on a Sebenza! Can't wait to get it.

[McSoappy]

I'm partial to two types of knives:

1) Damascus steel - for their beauty and character
2) lightweight ones - for backpacking (when you gotta carry everything...it matters)

What lightweight ones do you prefer?

[rhinocaster]

Here's a Graham Brothers that I picked up from Steel Addiction

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj251/rhinocaster/DSCN0608.jpg

A Huey. Local builder

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj251/rhinocaster/DSCN0607.jpg

A Crenshaw redbone whittler from Steel Addiction. Check out the file work.

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj251/rhinocaster/DSCN0612.jpg
http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj251/rhinocaster/DSCN0613.jpg

This is a Finish Special Forces knife that I just picked up on my recent trip to Finland.

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj251/rhinocaster/DSCN0611.jpg

[McCauley]

Benchmade Pardue 551 with d2 steel here. The button release is quick to use with one hand while freeing the other.
Mike

[shuie]

Yes!

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e26/shermanp/Randall1104209971.jpg

[dksouthpaw]

i love my CRKT knives!!!

[bigkahuna2u]

Just sold this one recently

http://www.burnknives1.com/leafydam1.jpg

http://www.burnknives1.com/leafydam2.jpg

http://www.burnknives1.com/leafydam3.jpg

[Ed Packer]

I am currently selling off some of my Randalls to pay for a shotgun that I am having made in Spain.

I have a new out the front switch blade by cold Steel "the Infidel" I got it because I loved the name!
where did you find this? I searched their site and found nothing like it....

[dwes]

where did you find this? I searched their site and found nothing like it....


Benchmade makes an Infadel. I have one - waited over a year for it. Incredible blade.

[semore butts]

I carried a nice Benchmark hung upside down on my body armor in Iraq.

My Ranger buddy would walk up and in a split second pull it out and hold it against my throat and say "Hey, this is a nice knife"! :eek:

"Very nice of you to hang it here so the enemy can conveniently use it on you"!:NUTS

I dig knives, I have a few, nothing special. All bought overseas in the box.

Just take my dumbass story and learn from it.

Please consider that a knife is a close in weapon and whomever is fastest and coolest ends up with it!

I carry a Gerber that was issued to me on 2004 enroute to the "box".

Does everything!

[McSoappy]

What kind of watch is that?

Yes!

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e26/shermanp/Randall1104209971.jpg

[VinceV]

What kind of watch is that?

I'm going to go on a huge limb and say a Sinn.

[McSoappy]

I'm going to go on a huge limb and say a Sinn.

Talking about the model man.

[VinceV]

Talking about the model man.

Well then, Sinn 656.

[shuie]

Yes, its a Sinn 656. Cool watch. The piece of steel its leaning on is an 8" Randall Model 1.

[Turbozag]

Some nice blades guys!

[Altanon]

This is all I carry anymore:
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k151/Altanon/Forum%20Photos/BowenKnife.jpg

[gainiac]

http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/3342/knife01cm3.jpg

[shuie]

Here are my tactical letter openers :)

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e26/shermanp/IMG_03121135784180.jpg

Im pretty sure the Emerson is unbreakable. After abusing this one for the last 5 years, I totally understand why people will tolerate a 10 year wait for one of his blades.

[shuie]

This thread is giving me BAS pains. I've always wanted one of these......

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e26/shermanp/CRK_SS.jpg

[McSoappy]

Is that Emerson a CQC7?

If so I've got one too!:hiP

Here are my tactical letter openers :)

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e26/shermanp/IMG_03121135784180.jpg

Im pretty sure the Emerson is unbreakable. After abusing this one for the last 5 years, I totally understand why people will tolerate a 10 year wait for one of his blades.

[McSoappy]

Just ordered my first after many years of trying to decide.

Got the Small Sebenza 21. Can't wait.

Got it from www.knifeart.com (http://www.knifeart.com) . It should be here tomorrow or Saturday. I'll post a review when I get a chance!;)

This thread is giving me BAS pains. I've always wanted one of these......

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e26/shermanp/CRK_SS.jpg

[shuie]

Yes, the Emerson is a CQC-7, w/wave. I really need to buy a Sebenza.

I'd love to have another Randall, too. There is a local shop here with ties to Randall that has been able to consistently bypass the multi year wait-list and order and receive a lot of their knives rather quickly. I stumbled in the place out of boredom one day a few years ago and was completely piefaced to see a showcase filled with Model 1's, 2's, 14's, 15's, etc., all at sub $350 catalogue prices. I bought three of them on the spot and sold two the next day to cover the cost of the Model 1 that I kept. I called them up a few weeks ago and they still have a good selection of Randalls for sale, but have apparently caught on to the notion that they bring a lot more than the catalogue price on ebay :(

[McSoappy]

I really like my CQC-7 but I don't know if it's got the same blade as yours as mine has the Benchmade butterfly on it. So I guess Emerson's blades are touted as being much better?

Yes, the Emerson is a CQC-7, w/wave. I really need to buy a Sebenza.

I'd love to have another Randall, too. There is a local shop here with ties to Randall that has been able to consistently bypass the multi year wait-list and order and receive a lot of their knives rather quickly. I stumbled in the place out of boredom one day a few years ago and was completely piefaced to see a showcase filled with Model 1's, 2's, 14's, 15's, etc., all at sub $350 catalogue prices. I bought three of them on the spot and sold two the next day to cover the cost of the Model 1 that I kept. I called them up a few weeks ago and they still have a good selection of Randalls for sale, but have apparently caught on to the notion that they bring a lot more than the catalogue price on ebay :(

[shuie]

I don't know anything about the Emerson/Benchmade joint venture CQC-7, but Id imagine its the same or very similar to the Emerson CQC-7. The two production Benchmade knives I own are every bit as good as any production Emerson I've ever handled. I've never handled a non-production Ernest Emerson built folder, but I know there are people who gladly sign up for the 10 year wait that it takes for him to deliver one.

[McSoappy]

10 years! That's amazing man! I thought I waited a long time for my Klon Centaur!:confused:

Yeah I'm really happy with my Benchmade.....feels like the type of knife that can go swimming with you, get burried in sand and still clean up and work like new every time. The Glock of the knife world if you will.

I don't know anything about the Emerson/Benchmade joint venture CQC-7, but Id imagine its the same or very similar to the Emerson CQC-7. The two production Benchmade knives I own are every bit as good as any production Emerson I've ever handled. I've never handled a non-production Ernest Emerson built folder, but I know there are people who gladly sign up for the 10 year wait that it takes for him to deliver one.

[david henman]

I'm a Randall and CRKT fan, personally.

An artful device, the knife.

...i like machetes and big, manly swords. but, in a pinch, a good, solid bread knife will do. can't beat a butter knife for "artful" however. butter sculptures...yum!

[bigdaddyj]

My son and I have matching folding Bucks (not high end) but they serve well under general camping/hiking conditions. Mine is about 30 years older though.

[McSoappy]

Whelp, my Small Sebenza Classic arrived today from KnifeArt (great site by the way and QUICK shipment).

Words can't describe how classy this knife is! It's so smooth, and ROCK SOLID at lockup. I never thought I'd own a knife, or that it was even possible to not move at all, but this knife does that. I love the blade shape, seems like it's going to be really useful in a lot of applications.

As far as use, I do not intend to leave this in the desk or in a case, it's going to stay with me at all times, and get used (within reason).

Still on a Sebenza high guys!

http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd268/McSoappy/IMG_0408-1.jpg

[HeyMrTeleMan]

Kind of funny, how everyone seems to be o.k. with a knife thread, but start a gun thread and there will be a group who will have to make comments or complain about how this is a guitar forum and guns do not belong here.

I always used to say to knife haters that "knives, unlike guns, have more than one purpose."

One time, my knife hating mother in law said to me, and I quote "All you want to do with knives is stab someone!" This was at our annual X-mas trip to her home for the holidays. I looked up at her, incredulously, and said "Surely you don't mean that. I'm should take EVERY kitchen knife away from you today and see how long you survive." (Now I'm feeling empowered - it was the very first time I stood up to her shit.)

Later that day, she came to me an apologized for that remark, saying she realized how awful it sounded when I pointed it out to her.

Not that I have a problem with guns...

[HeyMrTeleMan]

I just saw a $3,500.00 knife on one of those websites.....it looked like a utility knife from the Home Cheapo. :NUTS

Puh! I was talking to one of my knife dealer pals a couple days ago, lamenting I sold him my incredible Michael Walker folder to him for way too little, then he told me he sold it for $500 more than he paid me for it (I sold it for $1800, he sold it for $2300), and now it's worth around $18,000! Yes, $18,000!

But that's nothing. The King Tut Dagger reproduction that the late Buster Warenski painstakingly made of solid gold is valued over $250,000. I wonder what the REAL King Tut Dagger would bring at auction.

How much is priceless?:drool

[OOG]

the production knives are NOTHING like a handmade
you haven't owned an Emerson until you've owned one Ernie made himself

in my case a CQC 5 and 6

and you ^ shoulda' NEVER sold that Walker

[Motorhed]

I just collect cheap ones that I think look cool, most just sit on the shelf since they are cheaply made and wouldn't hold up to use but do look cool on my shelf lol. If I had a job or hobby that called for a good knife then I'd shell out but really the only thing I ever use them for is cutting open packages and boxes.

[McSoappy]

the production knives are NOTHING like a handmade


As far as quality? If so, I'd say my Sebenza could hang with most (not as pretty but functionality is amazing).

If you mean originality, I agree 100%. I just found this knife and fell in love. Not expensive but GORGEOUS!

http://www.knifeart.com/pwapeanddafo.html

[s_t_u_a_r_t]

Hey guys i just found these in my garage while cleaning it out. My grandad used to collect knifes and swords, and im told he got the two on the right during WW2. I don't know anything about them other then that and i'm wondering if anyone has any information about them, like the rough date they were made. The two on the right seem to be the real deal, but the two on the left seem like cheapys. Apparently the big one was a officers knife.
http://i398.photobucket.com/albums/pp67/s_t_u_a_r_t/P2120714.jpg
http://i398.photobucket.com/albums/pp67/s_t_u_a_r_t/P2120715.jpg
http://i398.photobucket.com/albums/pp67/s_t_u_a_r_t/P2120716.jpg
http://i398.photobucket.com/albums/pp67/s_t_u_a_r_t/P2120717.jpg

[s_t_u_a_r_t]

anyone?

[screamtone]

anyone?

Not sure if you know exactly what those are, but this is a good starting point for you search.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kukri

[bigkahuna2u]

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c284/MicroFanatic/Microtechs/DAMarfioneCustoms.jpg

[smallcrap]

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c284/MicroFanatic/Microtechs/DAMarfioneCustoms.jpg

Wow! What are those?

I'm not a knife guy but have had a few over the years and found this thread interesting. Recently I started thinking it would be nice to have at least one really nice(within reason) one.

[bigkahuna2u]

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c284/MicroFanatic/Microtechs/DAMarfioneCustoms.jpg

Wow! What are those?

I'm not a knife guy but have had a few over the years and found this thread interesting. Recently I started thinking it would be nice to have at least one really nice(within reason) one.

Microtech switchblades

Here's one in action:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-yInhzA9VJk

[HeyMrTeleMan]

Microtech switchblades...

Puhleeze! It's AUTOMATIC's now (or Auto's for short).

Damn that West Side Story...

HMTM

(Oh, btw, nice Auto's...:BEER)

[Sanj]

Hey guys i just found these in my garage while cleaning it out. My grandad used to collect knifes and swords, and im told he got the two on the right during WW2. I don't know anything about them other then that and i'm wondering if anyone has any information about them, like the rough date they were made. The two on the right seem to be the real deal, but the two on the left seem like cheapys. Apparently the big one was a officers knife.
http://i398.photobucket.com/albums/pp67/s_t_u_a_r_t/P2120714.jpg
http://i398.photobucket.com/albums/pp67/s_t_u_a_r_t/P2120715.jpg
http://i398.photobucket.com/albums/pp67/s_t_u_a_r_t/P2120716.jpg
http://i398.photobucket.com/albums/pp67/s_t_u_a_r_t/P2120717.jpg


These are knives made in Nepal and northern India, called Kukri's .. most famously used by the Gurkha soldiers in Nepal, India and the Royal Army.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kukri

-Sanj

[McSoappy]

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c284/MicroFanatic/Microtechs/DAMarfioneCustoms.jpg

Love the carbon fiber heat treated blade man! Really sharp!

[HeyMrTeleMan]

Love the carbon fiber heat treated blade man! Really sharp!

What is that?