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longknocker 11-16-2010 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Wolfgang (Post 1064444)
:dr I think I just turned green with envy! Will trade photo lessons for knives

:r I Think You Would Lose There, Brother! I Think I'm A Hopeless Case In The Photography Dept.:D

Wolfgang 11-16-2010 09:16 PM

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I can teach anyone. Give me a weekend. Im not a classroom teacher im a real world teacher we'll go on a weekend expedition to a park and Ill learn you real good.

Silound 11-16-2010 10:40 PM

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Does anyone here own a Mad Dog Taiho (the original 9" model)? They're discontinued now as I understand it, and newer models are out.

TripleF 11-17-2010 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Wolfgang (Post 1064458)
I can teach anyone. Give me a weekend. Im not a classroom teacher im a real world teacher we'll go on a weekend expedition to a park and Ill learn you real good.

I'm in......assuming your talking about educating me on knives...

Eleven 11-17-2010 12:31 PM

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Anyone have recommendations for a decent Punch Knife? My daughter wants to get her Marine husband one for Xmas.

LostAbbott 12-10-2010 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Wolfgang (Post 1063260)
If looks is the final factor thats up to you. But for less money you get a better blade steel CPM S30V opposed to the 154CM of the Protec. Im sure you'll be happy either way

You know I have been thinking about this and I really like the 154cm much better than any of the sv variants. I have one knife that is sv20 and another that is the 30. Both are hard as hell to get sharp and I would say don't hold an edge any better than the 154, which is just a little harder to sharpen than 440.

I got the Monaco and really like it. The only thing that bugs me is that the bolster black is different than the blade black, but I think that is due to the steel vs. aluminum. Will post up a picture is a bit.

-M

Bill86 12-10-2010 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by longknocker (Post 1064435)
You Were Smart, Bill!:tu I Can't Seem To Part With Mine.:)

IMO there is only 2 knives you NEED. A Hinderer XM-18 and a Strider SMF. Call it the beauty and the beast. However Knife buying is like cigar buying....none of us NEED half of what we have but we all justify it. I still will hunt for that elusive retardedly expensive XM-18. They are fantastic knives and if you can score them for $380-$415 or so it's a steal.

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Originally Posted by Eleven (Post 1064944)
Anyone have recommendations for a decent Punch Knife? My daughter wants to get her Marine husband one for Xmas.

Yes, I bought my brother a Benchmade punch knife, they are fantastic. Paracord wrap the handle and it's a great knife. There aren't too many punch knives out there, you could look at cold steel but there over the top marketing has me not buying their knives. More recently I gifted him a Microtech UTX-85. So far both knives are :tu :tu.

Of course these are just my opinions and everyone else might not have the same opinion. Knives are definitely a preference.

LostAbbott 12-10-2010 04:08 PM

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I figured since everyone is getting all fancy about their photography skills I ought to step up my game(seeing as how I call myself a professional and all that)


http://imgur.com/fERoj.jpg


http://imgur.com/Ybk0P.jpg

These are my three favorite fancy knives.
http://imgur.com/uoKLP.jpg

Whynot 12-10-2010 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Eleven (Post 1064944)
Anyone have recommendations for a decent Punch Knife? My daughter wants to get her Marine husband one for Xmas.

Not really a punch knife, but I listed this several pages back. I have a couple and they have served me well on several deployments. http://www.hideawayknife.com/main.php

Bill86 12-10-2010 05:11 PM

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Now that you mention HAKs....I think also a nice waved knife would be a good gift. Anything from Emerson, I also like the Tarani Karambit. I'm about to send mine out to get waved I'll post up a picture in a month or so. Basically you just pull the knife out of your pocket and it's blade is deployed in that one swift motion.

cigars_n_scotch 12-10-2010 06:12 PM

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How many of you who daily carry a knife work in a white collar job? Or maybe the question is do any of you who are white collar workers carry a knife? The reason I ask is because I like knives but I find it hard to justify carrying one daily because of my job and the type of work that I do (there's really no need for one on a daily basis) I wear either a suit to work (if I'm meeting with clients) or slacks/khaki's and a button-down dress shirt. Most of the time I just leave it in my truck.

Sometimes I wish I did something more casual, but this pays the bills...

longknocker 12-10-2010 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by cigars_n_scotch (Post 1089576)
How many of you who daily carry a knife work in a white collar job? Or maybe the question is do any of you who are white collar workers carry a knife? The reason I ask is because I like knives but I find it hard to justify carrying one daily because of my job and the type of work that I do (there's really no need for one on a daily basis) I wear either a suit to work (if I'm meeting with clients) or slacks/khaki's and a button-down dress shirt. Most of the time I just leave it in my truck.

Sometimes I wish I did something more casual, but this pays the bills...

I Carry One To Work Maybe 1/2 The Time To Open Boxes, Etc. I Always Carry A "Cheaper" Knife In Case I Lose It. :2

Bill86 12-10-2010 06:40 PM

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If you work in a white collar job just keep a nice folder with you. I use my knives to open packages and letters mostly. I don't work white collar jobs but no one is going to frown on you for carrying a knife. Get a nice CRK and people will find it quite classy. You can always remove the pocket clip and let a knife sit in your pockets. Attaching a paracord lanyard helps but it kinda loses the gentleman effect. I always have at least one knife on me, sometimes two.

Ranger_B 12-10-2010 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Eleven (Post 1064944)
Anyone have recommendations for a decent Punch Knife? My daughter wants to get her Marine husband one for Xmas.

Might want to check out Tops. I have a couple of their knives and they work great here is one http://www.topsknives.com/product_in...products_id=78 .

nomadicwookie 12-11-2010 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Whynot (Post 1089442)
Not really a punch knife, but I listed this several pages back. I have a couple and they have served me well on several deployments. http://www.hideawayknife.com/main.php

Be cautious of hideawayknife.com. Front Sight has developed a very bad reputation with customers and virtually every knife maker they have collaborated with. I would recommend trying to find one on the secondary market. Just my:2

Wolfgang 12-11-2010 12:39 PM

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http://www.casexx.com/LargeImages/77183.jpg

Im by no means a white collar guy, however, my father worked his way up through the banking ladder from delivery boy in 1950 to Sr VP in 2009. He always had a nice folder in his pocket. In my case I refer to this style as a Church knife. The picture attached would be a nice option with a good combination of form and function. (click the picture to go to the website for price)

Wolfgang 12-11-2010 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by LostAbbott (Post 1089432)

These are my three favorite fancy knives.
http://imgur.com/uoKLP.jpg

I still call dibbs if that Kestrel comes up for sale. :tu

LostAbbott 12-11-2010 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Wolfgang (Post 1090442)
I still call dibbs if that Kestrel comes up for sale. :tu

If I ever sell it, I will talk to you first.;)

Hippi3Slay3r 12-27-2010 07:31 AM

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Im not a huge knife guy but I do love me some Balisongs!

Christmas gift from my buddy (Benchmade 51 Morpho)
http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m...et/xmas001.jpg
And the small but ready to grow collection
t2b
BM 51 Morpho, Bradley Kimura II, Bradley Kimura VII, Bradley Mayhem titanium
http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m...et/xmas004.jpg

From what I understand the Bradley's are all made by other knife companys under the Bradley name, The Kimuras are made by Kershaw and the Mayhem by Benchmade.

~Kyle

Bill86 12-27-2010 01:01 PM

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Nice balisongs :tu I've always wanted to try flipping one of those....someday.


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