You make the sheath for the Gunny? Bark River are awesome knives but the sheaths (at least the couple I've had) kinda sucked.
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These are pretty pedestrian compared to everything here...
These were my EDC knives back when I actually carried a knife.
I think everyone in the 82nd Airborne Division had one of these- but 94% of them had the tip broken off.
Bucklite by Dave The Golden Boy, on Flickr
This knife was given to me by my parents after 8th grade- This thing went everywhere with me... probably until I got the Bucklite. I remember flying with it- asking the security people if it was OK- and they laughed and said "of course." It was a different world back then...
Victorinox Swiss Army Knife by Dave The Golden Boy, on Flickr
And this was my Grandfather's knife that was given to him on his 80th birthday- a Tiffany Victorinox. I keep in in a drawer at home- it means a lot.
Grandfather's Swiss Army Knife by Dave The Golden Boy, on Flickr
These were my EDC knives back when I actually carried a knife.
I think everyone in the 82nd Airborne Division had one of these- but 94% of them had the tip broken off.
Bucklite by Dave The Golden Boy, on FlickrThis knife was given to me by my parents after 8th grade- This thing went everywhere with me... probably until I got the Bucklite. I remember flying with it- asking the security people if it was OK- and they laughed and said "of course." It was a different world back then...
Victorinox Swiss Army Knife by Dave The Golden Boy, on FlickrAnd this was my Grandfather's knife that was given to him on his 80th birthday- a Tiffany Victorinox. I keep in in a drawer at home- it means a lot.
Grandfather's Swiss Army Knife by Dave The Golden Boy, on Flickr
Two heavy duty blades. Top is a Shirogorov F3. Below is a TRC Splinter 120.
We where walking around downtown Ottawa and my wife said we should visit the Parliament Building. Like most people who live in Ottawa, we had never been there
I had my leatherman in its pouch on my belt. The security guard (probably RCMP) asked me to hand it over. I thought "oh oh, I am never getting this back". We walked through the security and he gave it back to me once we where inside.
As you said, a different world.
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These were my EDC knives back when I actually carried a knife.
I think everyone in the 82nd Airborne Division had one of these- but 94% of them had the tip broken off.
This knife was given to me by my parents after 8th grade- This thing went everywhere with me... probably until I got the Bucklite. I remember flying with it- asking the security people if it was OK- and they laughed and said "of course." It was a different world back then...
And this was my Grandfather's knife that was given to him on his 80th birthday- a Tiffany Victorinox. I keep in in a drawer at home- it means a lot.
Pedestrian is a great thing in a knife! It means it's something you want to walk around with. Those are all outstanding knives.
Around '98 I got an identical Bucklite when we got rerouted last minute to a commercial flight and I had to give up the Spiderco I forgot was in my pocket...not an issue on forest service planes. I pleaded stupidity and the forest service actually bought me the Buck before deploying us. I liked it a lot. Lost it a couple years later though. Lost a few knives with the FS. But alway had a Swiss Army like yours (but without the scissors and corkscrew) in my kit. Still have that red knife on my keys.
I really like your grand dad's knife. My dad has always carried one of those. They keep taking his away at the care home and I keep smuggling in a new one. He was pretty po'd at first but he enjoys the game now. I always get one of the interesting limited editions. This is the last one I got him.
I've kept one of those little swissies on my keychain for decades, but I've lost a fair handful at security points when I forget to take it off the chain and leave it in the car in recent years. Different world, indeed. Always seems so silly, it's a 3cm blade. As George Carlin said about the butter knife they give you on a plane. "You COULD kill somebody with it, but you gotta REALLY wanna kill'em...and you gotta have some time..."
For similar security reasons in a previous world, I once ate a hash ball the size of a grape at O'Hare.
On topic, I have a beautiful little "Old Timer" single blade that was my Boy Scout ride or die in 1972, got it from my step dad. No idea the actual age, but definitely before the 60s run. No collectible value, it was hand sharpened by a teen learning the skill dozens of times, and has been well "loved". I think I know where it is, if I get the juice to dig it out I'll post some pics.
Full disclosure: I thought this thread was going to be about chef knives. The 10" Shun Ken Onion I used for tonight's dinner is the bomb. Sharp as Johnny Carson.
For similar security reasons in a previous world, I once ate a hash ball the size of a grape at O'Hare.
On topic, I have a beautiful little "Old Timer" single blade that was my Boy Scout ride or die in 1972, got it from my step dad. No idea the actual age, but definitely before the 60s run. No collectible value, it was hand sharpened by a teen learning the skill dozens of times, and has been well "loved". I think I know where it is, if I get the juice to dig it out I'll post some pics.
Full disclosure: I thought this thread was going to be about chef knives. The 10" Shun Ken Onion I used for tonight's dinner is the bomb. Sharp as Johnny Carson.
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I'll start. Congrats on your new Shun Chef's Knife.
A proper Chef's Knife has a 10 inch blade. Anything smaller is a Cook's Knife for people who don't understand how to use one. As in, "Oh no! That knife is too big for little ole me." No, it isn't too big for you. The blade is that length to cover the board you're working on.
Eight-inch cook's knives are for people afraid of knives.
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We where walking around downtown Ottawa and my wife said we should visit the Parliament Building. Like most people who live in Ottawa, we had never been there
I had my leatherman in its pouch on my belt. The security guard (probably RCMP) asked me to hand it over. I thought "oh oh, I am never getting this back". We walked through the security and he gave it back to me once we where inside.
As you said, a different world.
In 1997 I had a flight from Amsterdam to Rome. An official did a body-search before I entered the plane. He found an Opinel No 8 (blade a bit over 3") in my Jacket.
He asked why I had it on. I said it was my pocket knife.
I got it back and was allowed to take it on the plane.
A year later I was flying from Cork to Rotterdam. I changed planes in London.
Saw that there was also a plane going to Amsterdam, an hour earlier.
So I asked if I could change the ticket. After a bit of calling the lady at the desk said it was o.k.. But I had to answer a couple of questions.
One of the questions was if I had a knife on me.
When she read the answer, she gave me an envelope to put the knife in.
I got it back after I stepped off the plane.
Different times back then.
New knife day for me!
Here is my Chris Reeve Small Sebenza 31 with an Insingo blade in Magnacut steel!
There is a lot of hype around this company and while the price might be a bit hard to justify, the fit, finish, and feel are phenomenal.
*disclaimer: not a hand model.
Here is my Chris Reeve Small Sebenza 31 with an Insingo blade in Magnacut steel!
There is a lot of hype around this company and while the price might be a bit hard to justify, the fit, finish, and feel are phenomenal.
*disclaimer: not a hand model.
I lusted after a Sebenza a couple decades ago but couldn't afford it then. Looking at the website just now and it doesn't seem so bad of a price for a Chris Reeve. It's a beautiful folder.
and, I don't man, Madge might let you put your fingers in her bowl. 
I lusted after a Sebenza a couple decades ago but couldn't afford it then. Looking at the website just now and it doesn't seem so bad of a price for a Chris Reeve. It's a beautiful folder.
You should definitely go for one! I believe in the Q1 of 2023 they are switching all of their blades over to Magnacut so it will be a good time to try and scope one out!
Talk me into/out of stepping up to $150ish for my next knife. I've carried a couple kershaws the last 4-5 years. My favorite, a basic Dividend with plastic scales and I think 420 is pretty clapped out - missing fasteners and broken assist spring. That leaves me with a Link which is a bit heavy and has a tanto-esque blade shape I don't care for.
Would like to stay around 3" blade length and 3oz for weight. Do I step up or just grab a RAT 2 in d2 and call it a day?
Would like to stay around 3" blade length and 3oz for weight. Do I step up or just grab a RAT 2 in d2 and call it a day?
I've had a lot of knives because I use them not because I collect them. The Benchmade Bugout is the best folding EDC knife I've ever owned. Light, comfortable to use and carry, versatile blade shape. It's a US made knife that is unlikely to fail even after years of hard use. If it does breaks after the warranty is up Benchmade has been good about sending replacement parts no charge.
Maybe more than you think you want to spend but divide the cost of a knife like this by the days of service it will give you and the price per day is very likely to be less than a cheaper knife.
Maybe more than you think you want to spend but divide the cost of a knife like this by the days of service it will give you and the price per day is very likely to be less than a cheaper knife.
Look at the Civivi Elementum line. WE Knives (the parent brand) also has a few variations with better materials.
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WEKNIFE Elementum Flipper Knife Titanium Handle (2.96" CPM 20CV Blade)
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If you want a slightly smaller footprint, you could also go with the Mini Bugout.
Another solid contender would be a Spyderco Para3!
Had a little fun today opening my Talkbass Store package with the Boker KAL Fett.
I just reprofiled the Mini Kwaiken to a serviceable 18 degrees/side. It took a while on the Wicked Edge; 50 through 1.5K diamond stones, finished up with blue film.
The Mini Griptilian is the champion. A perfect 20CV blade, exactly as long as my index finger. If I were forced to remove my own spleen, this is the knife I would use. Of course, I would need a lot of help, starting with where the spleen is located, what it looks like, why I am removing it, that sort of thing.
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I have a huge knife collection...mostly fixed blade hunting, skinning and, gut hook knives...big fan of Knives of Alaska
I also love cheapo's...that i carry everyday and don't have to worry to much about if something happens to them...thought i would share my newest discovery in that department...
company is called Eafengrow they have many styles to fit everyone's likes and needs...D2 tool steel blades, G10 handles, aircraft grade aluminum frames and clips...and the best part!!! Most of their knives are under $25.00 (they do offer better higher priced higher quality offerings)
YMMV but i dig thise brand and have bought 5 different models and so far they are holding up well to daily tasks and hold an edge well...
I also love cheapo's...that i carry everyday and don't have to worry to much about if something happens to them...thought i would share my newest discovery in that department...
company is called Eafengrow they have many styles to fit everyone's likes and needs...D2 tool steel blades, G10 handles, aircraft grade aluminum frames and clips...and the best part!!! Most of their knives are under $25.00 (they do offer better higher priced higher quality offerings)
YMMV but i dig thise brand and have bought 5 different models and so far they are holding up well to daily tasks and hold an edge well...
