Author Topic: Sharp Things - Knives, Swords, Bayonets and Axes - Pictures and discussion (Read 117816 times)

Lord de Seis · « **Reply #50 on:** Sat, 27 October 2012, 01:11:32 »

the voyager series is a nice series. especially with the new changes to quality they made. of all the knives i've owned, cold steel comes out of the box hair-shaving sharp.

mmmty · « **Reply #51 on:** Sat, 27 October 2012, 08:53:46 »

Cold Steel Recon 1 is the sharpest knife I have. I want this one but toooo expensive.

tp4tissue · « **Reply #52 on:** Sat, 27 October 2012, 17:14:47 »

Quote from: mmmty on Sat, 27 October 2012, 08:53:46

Cold Steel Recon 1 is the sharpest knife I have. I want this one but toooo expensive.

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sharpest steel knife....

ceramic and glass are even sharper.

SmallFry · « **Reply #53 on:** Sat, 27 October 2012, 17:23:52 »

That is cool! I thought that OTF knives were illegal though?

tipo33 · « **Reply #54 on:** Sat, 27 October 2012, 17:29:41 »

Quote from: SmallFry on Sat, 27 October 2012, 17:23:52

That is cool! I thought that OTF knives were illegal though?

He could be an EMT, or Military - they are allowed to have OTF knives.
He could live outside the U.S....

SmallFry · « **Reply #55 on:** Sat, 27 October 2012, 17:48:41 »

Oh, yeah thats right. What was that knife you had Ski?

mmmty · « **Reply #56 on:** Sat, 27 October 2012, 19:26:31 »

They have that Infidel knife at my gun range. I bet they'd sell it to me. Or I can order one online.

This custom OTF is more expensive @ $5300.

http://customknives.net/net/triton.htm

tipo33 · « **Reply #57 on:** Sun, 28 October 2012, 11:03:07 »

Quote from: SmallFry on Sat, 27 October 2012, 17:48:41

Oh, yeah thats right. What was that knife you had Ski?

Which one? lol.

SmallFry · « **Reply #58 on:** Sun, 28 October 2012, 20:43:34 »

The one at the meet up that you attempted to use as a cap puller! I believe it was an assist open if I wasn't mistaken, and damn was that thing ever a huge blade.

tipo33 · « **Reply #59 on:** Mon, 29 October 2012, 07:51:47 »

Quote from: SmallFry on Sun, 28 October 2012, 20:43:34

The one at the meet up that you attempted to use as a cap puller! I believe it was an assist open if I wasn't mistaken, and damn was that thing ever a huge blade.

I think I had my Sog Spec Elite I. That's generaly what I carry. It's not assisted open, but it is very smooth. If I go to southside, or when I was at Lejeune I carry a LL-80 or my Smith&Wesson Powerglide II.

SmallFry · « **Reply #60 on:** Mon, 29 October 2012, 17:07:23 »

megnin · « **Reply #61 on:** Sun, 16 December 2012, 09:07:53 »

Quote from: i3oilermaker on Tue, 02 October 2012, 14:51:31

Any suggestion for a newbie. I have a POC folder that keeps falling apart that I want to replace.

Just want something clean and solid, easy to open with one hand for opening boxes etc...

There are a lot of Spydercos and Kershaws that would serve you well there. Great knives that won't break the bank. Do you have any preference as to size, blade shape, etc?

megnin · « **Reply #62 on:** Sun, 16 December 2012, 09:10:57 »

Quote from: shadewolf on Tue, 02 October 2012, 14:55:47

I picked up a Bark River PSK in 154cm a few months ago from KnivesShipFree.com, but haven't found much of a use for it yet. Would be nice if I actually used it as an EDC, but just haven't.

Oh well

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Very nice!

I know the feeling. I can't find much use for a great fighting knife in an office environment. I still like to collect them, though. ;)

megnin · « **Reply #63 on:** Sun, 16 December 2012, 09:40:11 »

Okay, the meds have not helped and I've accumulated a few more knives...

Al Mar Ospreys and Hawks, hand engraved bolsters by master engraver Bob Valade. Signed and dated.

Buck302, 301, 303, 305, and 309 models. 301s and 303s are Stockman patterns. The open 303 is from the last production year at the original factory in El Cajon, California. I lived just a couple of miles from the factory at one time.

Buck 112, a couple of 110s, some Kershaws (ZT 550, Blurs, Skylines, Leaks), and some Spydercos.

Chris Reeve, two Mnandis, a Umfaan, a small Regular Sebenza, and a large Regular Sebenza

Large Sebenzas:

Small Sebenzas:

Chris Reeve - Family shot:

Busse Satin Jack TAC:

Busse Nuclear Meltdown Fusion Steel Heart (NMFSH):

i3oilermaker · « **Reply #64 on:** Mon, 28 January 2013, 19:42:45 »

My first

mmmty · « **Reply #65 on:** Mon, 28 January 2013, 22:09:08 »

Quote from: megnin on Sun, 16 December 2012, 09:40:11

Okay, the meds have not helped and I've accumulated a few more knives...

WOW!!! Extremely impressive collection

demik · « **Reply #66 on:** Mon, 28 January 2013, 22:21:35 »

megnin, you crazy collecting bastard!!

lovely collection. if you ever feel like donating one my way, let me know!!!!

mmmty · « **Reply #67 on:** Mon, 28 January 2013, 22:24:46 »

Congrats, i3oilermaker!! I wish my first knife was a benchmade too. Heck, I wish one of my knives is a benchmade.

i3oilermaker · « **Reply #68 on:** Sun, 03 February 2013, 14:36:01 »

After a week of carrying the Benchmade, I have to say I'm a huge fan. It looks, feels, and works so much better than the cheap POS knife that I had before!

They are pricey, but for an EDC worth it in my mind

i3oilermaker · « **Reply #69 on:** Tue, 26 February 2013, 09:20:51 »

I am liking my Benchmade so much, I was thinking about adding to my collection a Chris Reeves. Any suggestions on models/retailer to buy from?

swagpiratex · « **Reply #70 on:** Tue, 26 February 2013, 13:06:07 »

Omg. How many Sebenzas do you have? LOL.

For EDC, I would always recommend the Spyderco Tenacious. Nice little knife for $30-40 bucks. Like the G19 of knives.

ComradeSniper · « **Reply #71 on:** Tue, 26 February 2013, 17:22:59 »

Quote from: swagpiratex on Tue, 26 February 2013, 13:06:07

Omg. How many Sebenzas do you have? LOL.

For EDC, I would always recommend the Spyderco Tenacious. Nice little knife for $30-40 bucks. Like the G19 of knives.

I agree., you can't go wrong with a Tenacious. It's my main EDC knife.

mmmty · « **Reply #72 on:** Tue, 12 March 2013, 16:46:10 »

I want this sword...

ComradeSniper · « **Reply #73 on:** Thu, 02 May 2013, 23:01:16 »

Reviving this thread with a Benchmade 32 I got for pretty cheap (by Benchmade standards) on clearance recently.

mmmty · « **Reply #74 on:** Thu, 02 May 2013, 23:30:01 »

Nice!! Maybe you would like to share that information with us, hmmm...

ComradeSniper · « **Reply #75 on:** Fri, 03 May 2013, 00:31:58 »

Quote from: mmmty on Thu, 02 May 2013, 23:30:01

Nice!! Maybe you would like to share that information with us, hmmm...

Oh, it was just a local sporting goods store. They were bought out by a different chain and had to get rid of anything that the new chain didn't stock, so I was able to snag that Benchmade for $125. I'd always wanted one, just was never willing to cough up the $200+ that Benchmade usually wants for their balisongs.

esoomenona · « **Reply #76 on:** Fri, 03 May 2013, 08:17:19 »

Are you allowed to have a butterfly knife? We couldn't have anything in California...

ComradeSniper · « **Reply #77 on:** Fri, 03 May 2013, 16:33:39 »

Quote from: esoomenona on Fri, 03 May 2013, 08:17:19

Are you allowed to have a butterfly knife? We couldn't have anything in California...

Here in Montana we can have anything except switchblades (hurr they open fast they're so scary) and can carry anything with a blade 4" or less.

tsangan · « **Reply #78 on:** Fri, 03 May 2013, 17:08:18 »

megnin goes ham on everything he does that collection looks awesome

boost · « **Reply #79 on:** Fri, 03 May 2013, 18:00:44 »

Quote from: ComradeSniper on Thu, 02 May 2013, 23:01:16

Reviving this thread with a Benchmade 32 I got for pretty cheap (by Benchmade standards) on clearance recently.

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Sooooopp want a bm42

This is my daily carry

CPTBadAss · « **Reply #80 on:** Fri, 03 May 2013, 18:06:39 »

Oooo, dat kershaw boost. What model is that?

SpAmRaY · « **Reply #81 on:** Tue, 07 May 2013, 09:57:28 »

I've been using a SOG Flash 1 assisted opening for a while now.

ComradeSniper · « **Reply #82 on:** Tue, 07 May 2013, 11:34:24 »

Quote from: ray4jc on Tue, 07 May 2013, 09:57:28

I've been using a SOG Flash 1 assisted opening for a while now.

My father uses a Flash II for EDC occasionally, I'm quite fond of it. Generally I stick to G10 handles but the Flash feels nice and grippy to me. Might have to get one for myself.

boost · « **Reply #83 on:** Tue, 07 May 2013, 11:54:49 »

Quote from: CPTBadAss on Fri, 03 May 2013, 18:06:39

Oooo, dat kershaw boost. What model is that?

Kershaw 1555Ti Cryo Assisted

Got it when it was onsale, I think it was 2 for $42 or something like that.

Really nice knife and has a nice weight to it.

lazerpointer · « **Reply #84 on:** Tue, 07 May 2013, 13:23:28 »

Wow, Megnin... One of the coolest cats on GH for sure.

Some beautiful blades in this thread. Truly great craftsmanship.

I tend to stick to box cutters for daily use because of their ability to change blades quickly and easily (I have a really nice Sheffield one - got it from Craigen auto parts lol)

I do keep a 15 dollar stainless steel 5 inch "easy open" all purpose survival knife in my car. Never ever used it - I wanna keep it sharp just in case I need to you know, "survive" one day

dimamantra · « **Reply #85 on:** Sun, 05 January 2014, 18:16:39 »

This is the group I have with me. Got a Spyderco Para Mil on the way too. I think you can see a trend here.

What do you guys have?

reaper · « **Reply #86 on:** Sun, 05 January 2014, 18:36:02 »

Hmm.. I think there's already is a thread on this subject...

Here you go...

Sharp Things - Knives, Swords, Bayonets and Axes - Pictures and discussion

Might wanna use that one instead. Thanks!

Photoelectric · « **Reply #87 on:** Sun, 05 January 2014, 19:03:55 »

Merged

dustinhxc · « **Reply #88 on:** Sun, 05 January 2014, 19:08:06 »

Damn looking at this thread, I need me some more blades!!

godly_music · « **Reply #89 on:** Sun, 05 January 2014, 19:30:49 »

Benchmade makes such pretty knives. I know Spydercos are supposed to be the epitome of practical, but I just can't get used to that oversized back with the big-ass hole in the steel. And let's admit it, anyone who has more than one or two knives buys them, among other things, for looks.

I've got a pretty Scandi-heavy selection: Enzo Trapper (flat ground, D2) which is a total beast. EKA Swede 8 folder (12c27) and two Opinels in carbon steel, a #6 and #8. A Gränsfors Bruks hatchet and a Tramontina machete that's still in the process of being customized. That's one Finn, two Swedes, two Frenchies and a Brazilian.

So yeah, I fall more into the 'buy a good thing once' category. I don't tend to collect a bunch of tools all serving the same function. Except the Opinels, but they're dirt cheap, especially in Europe.

swill · « **Reply #90 on:** Sun, 05 January 2014, 19:51:20 »

Here are a couple of mine. I don't want to take pictures of all of mine because it will take me too long.

I have a whole set of Shun kitchen knives. This one is the carving knife. The pro image was not taken by me, but is some of the other knives in that set. I also have a couple additional chefs knives that are not in that image.

Here is my custom 4.5 inch hunting knife. The guy behind www.beebeknives.com is a family friend, so I had him make me a custom hunting knife. I use this thing for everything...

What you don't know about me is that I grew up in the backwoods of Canada without any electricity or running water. Our family homesteaded a farm in the total wilderness and we lived 100% off the land. I didn't get electricity till 1994. Oh how times have changed. haha...

Malphas · « **Reply #91 on:** Sun, 05 January 2014, 19:57:04 »

I'm not a collector but I appreciate a decent knife.

I carry one of these if I'm hiking solo in case need to cut my arm off or something. Cold Steel knives aren't very pretty or refined, and the marketing is ludicrous but they are solid and dependable. Sort of the AK47 of knives. Full tang, thick blade, and good sticky grip are things I want in that kind of knife.

This (or similar) are what I use for diving. Looks cheap because it is; you don't want to spend too much on something you're probably going to break or drop into the abyss the first time you use it. Nice and big and serrated for hacking through nets or kelp, or again cutting your arm off if you're trapped somewhere.

This is what I use in the kitchen. I prefer traditional European blades rather than Santokus, which seem to be more popular. It's also only 16cm/6 inches. Most proper chefs would use a longer knife, but I don't do enough kitchenwork to make a big knife particularly useful, or to develop enough habitual skill with it to work with one as easily as a smaller knife.

Psybin · « **Reply #92 on:** Sun, 05 January 2014, 20:05:32 »

Quote from: ComradeSniper on Tue, 07 May 2013, 11:34:24

Quote from: ray4jc on Tue, 07 May 2013, 09:57:28
I've been using a SOG Flash 1 assisted opening for a while now.

My father uses a Flash II for EDC occasionally, I'm quite fond of it. Generally I stick to G10 handles but the Flash feels nice and grippy to me. Might have to get one for myself.

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Because of this I ordered one, good prices on Amazon, thanks for the post.
I don't have a bit collection, less than a dozen nice EDC style knives. Once this one comes in I'll take a photo. My Spiderco Police model serrated is my favorite, my Kershaw Speedsafe is my favorite EDC (because I wont be devastated if I lose it).

Psybin · « **Reply #93 on:** Sun, 05 January 2014, 20:05:52 »

double post, oop

inteli722 · « **Reply #94 on:** Sun, 05 January 2014, 21:23:03 »

Don't feel like taking a picture yet, but got a nice Benchmade Nimravus for Christmas, and I really like it. Tanto, OD Green, Combo blade in 154CM. Other than that (which is the pride of my tiny collection) I have a couple of cheap Gerber Folders, though one of those was my first knife, so I'm keeping them.

Strangely, they all have metal handles.

Here. Have a stock photo of the knife I have.

What I'd do for a Benchmade Folder, but AFAIK AXIS locks are illegal here in Texas. Same with Balisongs if I'm not mistaken.

Damn Benchmade makes some nice knives.

ComradeSniper · « **Reply #95 on:** Sun, 05 January 2014, 23:48:30 »

I've been looking at getting a Nimravus for a while, I just keep spending money on keyboards

Axis locks are illegal in Texas? I thought Texas had fairly lax laws as far as guns & knives are concerned.

inteli722 · « **Reply #96 on:** Mon, 06 January 2014, 08:33:22 »

Quote from: ComradeSniper on Sun, 05 January 2014, 23:48:30

I've been looking at getting a Nimravus for a while, I just keep spending money on keyboards

Axis locks are illegal in Texas? I thought Texas had fairly lax laws as far as guns & knives are concerned.

Lax on guns, yes. Lax on Knives, not as far as I can tell. First Axis is supposedly legal and balisongs are illegal, then vice versa, and I just can't get a straight answer. However, I'd rather not get a class 2 misdemeanor, so I'm just not going to try. Basically, I believe Balisongs are considered gravity knives, and Axis is considered Gravity or assited opening, both of which are illegal and therefore considered class 2 misdemeanors down here.

On the Nimravus, It's suprisingly comfortable for an all-metal knife. It fits in my hand well, and feels very natural. Would recommend to anyone.

i3oilermaker · « **Reply #97 on:** Mon, 06 January 2014, 09:30:56 »

I've had a Benchmade for some time now...love the action on it, wish it would stay a bit sharper...

I'm almost ready to make the plunge into Chris Reeves

squarebox · « **Reply #98 on:** Mon, 06 January 2014, 09:43:35 »

Old picture:

New arrivals:

inteli722 · « **Reply #99 on:** Mon, 06 January 2014, 10:00:39 »

I've seen more than a couple Griptillians around here. I guess it's a pretty good value for a Benchmade.

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