(Official?) Pocket Knife Discussion Thread

[Wolfgang]

Originally Posted by TripleF

Newest member of the 3F family.....Spyderco Tenacious! (the cigar is new, but it won't be for long).

I just picked up the tenacious' older brother the resilience. Gotta love that 4+" blade. Woot

[TripleF]

Just scored these for review on PocketKnivesBlog.com


Browning Burl Wood Titanium Linerlock knife:




Frontier The All American lockback

[issues]

Here is my current EDC:

Kershaw Select Fire


Got a nice discount due to it being a display without packaging.

[Scothew]

Originally Posted by Blak Smyth

I know it isnt a pocket knife, but it is really all I own.
It is a Gerber that was my fathers, it looks very much like the Mark II in the picture.
It is one of the few things I have to remember him by, it has been in my possesion since his passing about 25 years ago.

And I am sure you'll have it forever

Originally Posted by TripleF

Just scored these for review on PocketKnivesBlog.com


Browning Burl Wood Titanium Linerlock knife:

I really like the look of that knife. Its got that perfect browning look with that particular choice in wood and all.

[MurphysLaw]

Nice pickup Scott, had my eye on a similar spyderco with an OD green handle, never got around to buying one

[Blak Smyth]

I know it isnt a pocket knife, but it is really all I own.
It is a Gerber that was my fathers, it looks very much like the Mark II in the picture.
It is one of the few things I have to remember him by, it has been in my possesion since his passing about 25 years ago.

[Wolfgang]

I have a few coming in the mail. Pics when they come in.

I don't know if this has been asked before but what is the best way to sharpen a pocket knife? I have CRKT M16-10KZ that has lost its edge.

[Blak Smyth]

Forgot I have this Buck

[Wolfgang]

for tantos you need to do each edge separately. Focus on the belly then do the tip where the angle starts. If you do both at the same time you will round off your secondary point. I use http://www.basspro.com/Lansky-Sharpe...SELL_THUMBNAIL Its cheap and effective. Just remember to count your strokes or you will throw off the blade geometry.

Mailman is here but is taking FOREVER to do everyones boxes. Pictures of my new blade when I can get my grubby paws on it.

Neat little buck Blak Smyth

[Wolfgang]

ITs here Its here!!



Benchmade 860 Bedlam
154CM stainless steel blade (58-61HRC)
Black G10 textured handle scales with 420J stainless steel black oxide liners and a reversible tip-up pocket clip
BLADE LENGTH 3.95" (10.03 cm)
BLADE THICKNESS 0.125" (3.175mm)
OPEN 9.71" (24.66 cm)
CLOSED 5.76" (14.64cm)
WEIGHT 7.10oz (201.28g)
HANDLE THICKNESS 0.60" (15.18mm)

[issues]

Sweet blade Mark!!!

[kelmac07]

Don't come to Epic without one.

[ambientboy]

I carried a SpyderCo Delica for years until I lost it and was pissed. I bought a Benchmade Aphid that I carried for a bit before I gave it to my brother as a New Zealand present when he left the US to shear sheep with the Kiwis.

Now I carry an Benchmade Axis (580S assisted open):



I'm not gonna lie, I've cut my fair share of triple caps with this puppy.

The knife that's in my car is the SOG Seal Pup which has survived many a backpacking excursion, salt water use, and backpacking in Italy and New Zealand. I love that knife.

My other regulars are Buck hunters, the SOG Northwestern Ranger, classic Leatherman tool, SOG tool, Gerber tool, and assorted Swiss Armies I've picked up throughout the years. I am dying for the Benchmade Infidel next...but for now it's way out of my paygrade. Summer is the slow season.

[Jasonw560]

My EDC now is a Leatherman Wave. Before I got that, I carried a SAK Explorer, and a Cold Steel Voyager. On trips and such, I still stick the CS in my front right pocket. The wave either in the pocket or sheath, depending on what I am dong that day.

[Bill86]

I've held the Infidel a few times, unless you REALLY want it....I'd get a Microtech Scarab instead, preferably an older one. Maybe a 06 or earlier "safe queen".

[ambientboy]

Originally Posted by Bill86

I've held the Infidel a few times, unless you REALLY want it....I'd get a Microtech Scarab instead, preferably an older one. Maybe a 06 or earlier "safe queen".

Why's that? I've played with a few Infidels. What do you like about the Scarab?

[Bill86]

Originally Posted by ambientboy

Why's that? I've played with a few Infidels. What do you like about the Scarab?

The Microtechs are slimmer, carry amazingly well. I mean seriously I forget I'm carrying my Ultratech all the time. I like the position of the thumb slide better on the Microtechs.

IMHO the Infidels are just priced too high for what they are. They need to slim them down. The Microtechs also weigh about half as much. They literally aren't there. Great carry knives.

Much more options with the Microtechs as well.

I'd get an old one though. My 06 has no hangups and works wonderfully every time. The new ones are for $hit.

[ambientboy]

Originally Posted by Bill86

The Microtechs are slimmer, carry amazingly well. I mean seriously I forget I'm carrying my Ultratech all the time. I like the position of the thumb slide better on the Microtechs.

IMHO the Infidels are just priced too high for what they are. They need to slim them down. The Microtechs also weigh about half as much. They literally aren't there. Great carry knives.

Much more options with the Microtechs as well.

I'd get an old one though. My 06 has no hangups and works wonderfully every time. The new ones are for $hit.

Thanks for the advice!

[TripleF]

Knice knives boyz.

I got a couple. This BUCK 327-T has moved into the forefront as my pocket clipped EDC.



And a knice USA made Great Eastern Cutlery Barlow style