These are made by the Cooking Guild in the Uk. If you know someone who is really into the Kitchen thing, these are to die for. Not cheap, but a lifetime investment . Website is www.cookingguild.com I believe. Old school high Carbon Steel etc. hand wash etc. Only mentioning these because they are great gifts to give someone while you are trying to side your new gear purchase through the back door. Always check availability with them if you are on a specific time frame for giving said items.
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Knives!
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I've been down that rabbit hole. Pocket knifing started with a Vic, and at the deepest point I had a custom modded Spyderco, a Rick Hinderer, and a Three Rivers, among others - more than a thousand bucks bound up in pocket cutlery.
Nowadays I sport a Manly Wasp. It sits perfectly well in my front pocket with the deep carry clip, the S90V blade keeps an edge forever and I like the shape of blade and handle - and all of that for 60 bucks - so I don't have to worry about my $400 pocket knife being stolen or damaged.
In the kitchen I have an Authentic Blade. Being German, I also have Güde, Dick and other expensive bling bling brands. My Authentic Blade sees 99% of the work, though. It can't keep an edge for long, but pull it across a steel rod for about 20 seconds and you can shave with it.
It's like an anti statement. Those steel snobs that wield only the finest Damast Steel or 154 knifes look down their noses at this rotten thing. That is, until they've used it but once.
Nowadays I sport a Manly Wasp. It sits perfectly well in my front pocket with the deep carry clip, the S90V blade keeps an edge forever and I like the shape of blade and handle - and all of that for 60 bucks - so I don't have to worry about my $400 pocket knife being stolen or damaged.
In the kitchen I have an Authentic Blade. Being German, I also have Güde, Dick and other expensive bling bling brands. My Authentic Blade sees 99% of the work, though. It can't keep an edge for long, but pull it across a steel rod for about 20 seconds and you can shave with it.
It's like an anti statement. Those steel snobs that wield only the finest Damast Steel or 154 knifes look down their noses at this rotten thing. That is, until they've used it but once.
Nothing exotic but these two pocket knives work for me. The Buck A55 is my “around town’ knife and I carry the 341 when I am working around the house. Love being able to open and close the 341 with one hand.
As a side note, I carried the 341, clipped on my pocket, every day, on a 9 day, wilderness canoe trip with no issues. However, if I use the clip when driving while wearing a coat, the knife will sometimes pull out of my pocket, while getting out of the vehicle.
As a side note, I carried the 341, clipped on my pocket, every day, on a 9 day, wilderness canoe trip with no issues. However, if I use the clip when driving while wearing a coat, the knife will sometimes pull out of my pocket, while getting out of the vehicle.
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Here’s a link to a good Buck 119 read. I remember when this happened. The knife was a Buck 119. I read the dog owner’s personal account of the story on a canoeing forum that I frequent but unfortunately can not find it.
Yup, I bought a 119 after reading about the incident. Carried it while canoe tripping for a few years but just found it too awkward to carry while paddling.
Man (Freeper kanawa) stabs bear to death
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Haven't bought/sold anything in a bit, but these beautiful kitchen knives posted above are kind of calling me. Been cooking a heck of a lot more the last couple of years. Plus two days ago the Benchmade 940 (carbon fiber/s90v) was used to break down three racks of ribs because I don't have a decent paring knife. Can't justify getting a set, but starting with just one can't hurt. I really don't know how much money I am comfortable spending on a kitchen knife. I don't need damascus or anything. At least right now.
The bottom three are "outdoor pets." Swiss army knife is in my music bag. Gerber is in a pouch in my glove box. Big Boker fixed blade is in the garage. The rest are the Benchmades I haven't been able to part with. The Contego in m390 is by far my favorite. Big/wide hands. The 940's handle is just barely usable for me. I only carry something else if it's too heavy and I'm wearing basketball shorts (you only pants yourself once or twice in public before you pay attention to what you carry). The blade is crazy thick for a folding knife. Built like a tank and fun to flip around throughout the day.
The bottom three are "outdoor pets." Swiss army knife is in my music bag. Gerber is in a pouch in my glove box. Big Boker fixed blade is in the garage. The rest are the Benchmades I haven't been able to part with. The Contego in m390 is by far my favorite. Big/wide hands. The 940's handle is just barely usable for me. I only carry something else if it's too heavy and I'm wearing basketball shorts (you only pants yourself once or twice in public before you pay attention to what you carry). The blade is crazy thick for a folding knife. Built like a tank and fun to flip around throughout the day.
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Bought a 940 the first year they came out. Still carry it. Have flipped it so many times I have sent it in for new springs twice.
Neat thing I found out is the 940 and 810 thumb studs are interchangeable. Height difference is maybe a millimeter, but if you mix them you can flip the 940 open easier. Longer 810 studs on both sides have gotten snagged on my jeans before. It's the combination that is perfect. If you call Benchmade and say you lost your Contego thumb studs they'll likely send you some. You can see the difference if you look close. You for sure feel the difference.
cool but I don't use the stud. I pull the spring with my thumb and can flip it open and close, rapidly if I want. In fact I bet people $20 I can open and close my knife faster than they can. Benchmade axislock is one smooth machine.
Ray Laconico EZC
Custom titanium build with 2.875” blade in CTS-XHP steel.
It’s been my EDC since acquiring it.
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I’m a retired chef. Knives are one of my interests. I’ve had a couple of custom kitchen blades made but a few of my favorites are new or vintage stock. Like a Tapio Wirkkala puukko. Other customs include a museum quality reproduction Kephart.
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Not sure if I've already posted these pics, but in response to a recent post about kitchen cutters, here are few showing some typical handle styles.
The grip on the left is the traditional Asian asymetrical right-handed grip. I'm left handed and I can hardly tell the difference. I don't get it! Whichever hand I use, it is a little too small for my average sized hands.
The octagonal grip in the center belongs to a Miyabi Koh. Sandvick 13C26 steel; in my opinion the Koh line is a fantastic value in kitchen knives, if they fit your hand. They have become a default gift choice for me.
The one on the right is from the higher end modern ergo Miyabi Artisan line. Kitchen jewelry! Elegant, lightweight, and you can process a bushel of food or remove a friend's spleen effortlessly. I gave away all my European style kitchen knives after I discovered these.
Fine kitchen knives are a true win-win situation. You win when you present your wife with an elegant and practical (!!!) gift, and assuming she lets you use them, you win when you get to use them to prepare your lunch! Whoa!!! Everybody is happy, and you get to use a beautifully designed and executed tool.
The grip on the left is the traditional Asian asymetrical right-handed grip. I'm left handed and I can hardly tell the difference. I don't get it! Whichever hand I use, it is a little too small for my average sized hands.
The octagonal grip in the center belongs to a Miyabi Koh. Sandvick 13C26 steel; in my opinion the Koh line is a fantastic value in kitchen knives, if they fit your hand. They have become a default gift choice for me.
The one on the right is from the higher end modern ergo Miyabi Artisan line. Kitchen jewelry! Elegant, lightweight, and you can process a bushel of food or remove a friend's spleen effortlessly. I gave away all my European style kitchen knives after I discovered these.
Fine kitchen knives are a true win-win situation. You win when you present your wife with an elegant and practical (!!!) gift, and assuming she lets you use them, you win when you get to use them to prepare your lunch! Whoa!!! Everybody is happy, and you get to use a beautifully designed and executed tool.
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Here are my current Japanese kitchen knives on a larch wood cutting board.
Good news everybody! I found my Kershaw Ken Onion 1460BR Japan AUS8A.
quick and dirty photo.
Big Spyderco fan. The Yojimbo 2 is amazingly smooth action.
The boker urban trapper petite is only 30g, great for edc wearing slacks.
The microtech exocet is very cool, but might move it on for music gear.
Big Spyderco fan. The Yojimbo 2 is amazingly smooth action.
The boker urban trapper petite is only 30g, great for edc wearing slacks.
The microtech exocet is very cool, but might move it on for music gear.
