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im sick. Just ordered another microtech.:sh

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Unreal. Was showing my father my new Benchmade last night, and he sees the butterfly logo on the blade. He says "Hey I think thats the same logo on the knife you gave me like 10-12 years ago."
We go out to his car where he has it in the driver door side pocket. He pulls out a knife I forgot all about that I had acquired somehow (I cant remember).

Its an old automatic Benchmade/Balisong Emerson Design. Its kinda filthy, so I take it apart and clean it up. Man this thing is big. Its not fast but it opens with authority.

Pics coming soon.


Cracks me up. 79 year old Japanese man with a huge switchblade in his car door pocket. :)

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hell yes! Pics or BAN! I love stories like this.

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Here is my little collection and my two Microtech's up close.

http://imgur.com/PD6oW.jpg

http://imgur.com/3mdFp.jpg

http://imgur.com/JjoEi.jpg

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Not mine but almost identical blade (except for thumbstud/cap):

http://www.balisongmecca.com/Other_K...807%20copy.JPG

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Oooooooof those are some noice knives right there. :dr

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Yeah I carried the Lightfoot L.C.C DA for a few years but I think tip up carry does not work as it tended to work open a little, also the leaf spring is starting to wear out, as well as the design of the knife is kind of lacking in my opinion. Also I am not a fan of the 20s-v steel as it is really hard to get razor sharp. Fun knife and I got a great deal on it back in 2003. What they are going for now is totally nuts.

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I certainly want one of thems! The Kestrel is an awesome design. I just ordered the LUDT.

Curious, How had the black finish held up on yours? Im planning on EDCing mine.

As for Kelly. That is an awesome knife. I love Benchmades and the Made in USA is certainly a feature Im willing to pay a bit more for.

I think it is time for a family photo of my collection. :tf

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Do Eat Mon. Do Eat!!!

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http://fc04.deviantart.net/fs70/i/20...10-d32mwmq.jpg

Any questions? Feel free to ask. I love my babies.

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Knice Knives bro. :tu

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Thanks boss. Woot woot!

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The black finish is still in perfect condition, and I have carried that knife for about a years worth of time over the 6 or 7 years I have had it. Also the 154cm is IMO the best knife steel, easy to work with and holds and edge for ever. The Kestrel is one of my favorite knives really cool design and fits very comfortable in my hand, the blade shape is also extremely useful.

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Here are a few pics:

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Beautiful. Love the design.

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Because I was losing money if I diddnt buy it. :sh
http://www.bladehq.com/imgs/side-ope...en-135-1gt.jpg

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Losing money? How? Got the Benchmade today. It is freaking tiny.. Way smaller than I was thinking for some reason, Returning it for this knife, but black on black with silver screws, plain edge.

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If I was getting a Microtech Auto I would just get an OTF, in fact once I get a job I see a shiny new Halo III in my near future.

If you're getting an LUDT get an old one. I've heard bad things about most new Microtechs. Poor quality....the old stuff was better.

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"Losing money not buying it" Just a saying to justify my purchase. The LUDT is a fantastic knife based on my first impression test. Fires with authority and has a solid lockup up down and side to side. And will fillet notebook paper. The finish while very durable (after dropping it off the counter onto slate floors) does have a unique feel to it.

The Halo III is a wonderful knife but for the price Id want something auto retracting. Unless its for a collection.

At double the price for roughly the same size as the benchmade? This doesn't make sense. The UTX 70 is a key chain knife and the UTX 85 isn't much larger than the mini grip. I will say with every OTF ive ever handles ther is always blade play side to side and up and down. Its the nature of the beast, however, locking in the out position is rock solid and very reliable.


I would love to see where youve found this information.

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comparison. The UTX 85 (3.1")is pretty close lengthwise to the LUDT (3.4") but the LUDT has far more belly and would serve better in the EDC role IMO, and the Benchmade is too small unless you are looking for a sheeple friendly knife.

:note: serial numbers removed so no one steals and trys to misrepresent my picture.
http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m...0/knives-1.jpg

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dammnit wolf that is not helpful. I had just given up on the microtech and decided on a pro-tech Monaco, which looks pretty damn cool to me... I think I will go that way anyway but the LUDT does look totally bad ass as well...

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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

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My Favorite Auto: Microtech L-UDT From 2006. Awesome Knife That Resharpens Easily!:)
http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/a...s/DSC_0154.jpg


http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/a...s/DSC_0153.jpg

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Awesome Greg! :tu Im jelous that yours still used Torx screws. The triwing screw set is just plain annoying.

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Thanks, Mark!:) It's Very Heavy Duty.
My Newest Addition To My Collection:
William Henry Jeweled Titanium Model HRC 67 That I Picked Up In Alaska:
http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/a...s/DSC_0155.jpg

http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/a...s/DSC_0156.jpg

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Dam Greg, I diddnt know you were a collector. Lets see a family photo.

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OK, One More.:D I Have Over 300 Pocket Knives, Mark. Started Collecting Them Before I Got Into Cigars. Here's My Favorite: Chris Reeve Classic:
http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/a...s/DSC_0158.jpg

http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/a...s/DSC_0159.jpg
Sharp As A Razor & Tough As Nails! Ouch! Just Nicked My Finger Closing The Blade.;)

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Nice I was a pocket knife buyer before cigars. I've downsized my collection so many times I've only got 3 left.

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You Were Smart, Bill!:tu I Can't Seem To Part With Mine.:)

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:dr I think I just turned green with envy! Will trade photo lessons for knives

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

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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.

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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.

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

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

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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

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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.

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.

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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

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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

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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.

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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...

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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

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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.

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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 .

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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

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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)

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

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

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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

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