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real men make their own knives...
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Old Pa
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I hope they cut better than the last pair of headphones I made sounded.
| Originally Posted by shigzeo /img/forum/go_quote.gif real men make their own knives... |
I hope they cut better than the last pair of headphones I made sounded.
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The Spyderco came from a local store: Prospector Outfitters, but now that I think about it, in about the last 4 months:
Spyderco Ladybug 3: The Prospector Outfitters
Kershaw Leek (Alaska Statehood 50th Anniversary Edition): Walmart
CRKT M16-10KZ: Sports Authority
CRKT M16-14Z: Sportsman's Warehouse
CRKT Pazoda: Fred Meyers
CRKT Thunderbolt II: Fred Meyers
Gerber Evo Jr.: Fred Meyers
I do seem to have been favoring Fred Meyers of late. I even considered purchasing a CRKT A.B.C. as a fixed blade from there for a while, before you got me looking at the Mora series as a good option for fixed blades. With any luck, I've pretty much covered all my bases (small, keychain knife, EDC, Large Folder, Slope Duty) and hopefully, once I purchase a fixed blade, my lust for knives should be in check...hopefully
| Originally Posted by Old Pa /img/forum/go_quote.gif Fred Meyer? |
The Spyderco came from a local store: Prospector Outfitters, but now that I think about it, in about the last 4 months:
Spyderco Ladybug 3: The Prospector Outfitters
Kershaw Leek (Alaska Statehood 50th Anniversary Edition): Walmart
CRKT M16-10KZ: Sports Authority
CRKT M16-14Z: Sportsman's Warehouse
CRKT Pazoda: Fred Meyers
CRKT Thunderbolt II: Fred Meyers
Gerber Evo Jr.: Fred Meyers
I do seem to have been favoring Fred Meyers of late. I even considered purchasing a CRKT A.B.C. as a fixed blade from there for a while, before you got me looking at the Mora series as a good option for fixed blades. With any luck, I've pretty much covered all my bases (small, keychain knife, EDC, Large Folder, Slope Duty) and hopefully, once I purchase a fixed blade, my lust for knives should be in check...hopefully
TheMarchingMule
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Well my Spyderco Caly3 dropped in early this morning, and I'm actually liking the knife. From the first day I saw it, I didn't like its design, nor the wide, leaf-like blade. But now that I have it in my hands, I must say it wins over most of my other Spyderco knives (Lava, Delica 4 w/ Emerson, Tasman Salt) for various reasons:
I think I can take the hit and refill my card before then.
- the G-10 grip is simply amazing
- the looks of it are not aggressive thanks to the wide blade that looks like a kitchen knife, so NKP (I already tested it on a few ) won't freak out at first sight
- razor sharp and it will cut with just a hint of force behind it
- low riding clip that some will probably mistake for a pen...if they ever see it
- choil (those metal ridges for finger grip) is both on sides of the blade, so that really helps when you choke up on the handle
I think I can take the hit and refill my card before then.
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You gotta appreciate a store with a regular "bush delivery" option. Fred's has always been the bush Costco for me. But when you stop in for the pumps, the temptation to see if there's something else you need is just about unholy. That Prospector Outfitters looks like another cashectomy to me.
| Originally Posted by appophylite /img/forum/go_quote.gif I do seem to have been favoring Fred Meyers of late. |
You gotta appreciate a store with a regular "bush delivery" option. Fred's has always been the bush Costco for me. But when you stop in for the pumps, the temptation to see if there's something else you need is just about unholy. That Prospector Outfitters looks like another cashectomy to me.
FYJX
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Wanting to buy a set of Shun Elites to replace my Classic...which will be moving on to my Mom's collection or my "portable rig"
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What do you think of the Shun / Ken Onion collection? The Elites are da bomb, but most of my Shuns are from the Classic collection.
| Originally Posted by MaoDi /img/forum/go_quote.gif Wanting to buy a set of Shun Elites to replace my Classic...which will be moving on to my Mom's collection or my "portable rig" |
What do you think of the Shun / Ken Onion collection? The Elites are da bomb, but most of my Shuns are from the Classic collection.
kwkarth
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BTW, I recently picked up a wood handled Lone Wolf T2 and a T3. They're both no longer being made, so I thought I'd better snatch them up. I took the T2 down to Lone Wolf factory and had them swap out the regular blade for a tactical blade. I'll post pics later.
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It's really a must handle first set of knives. Williams-Sonoma should carry them. I was about to buy a set, but found the handle shapes to be weirdly shaped and unergonomic.
| Originally Posted by kwkarth /img/forum/go_quote.gif What do you think of the Shun / Ken Onion collection? The Elites are da bomb, but most of my Shuns are from the Classic collection. |
It's really a must handle first set of knives. Williams-Sonoma should carry them. I was about to buy a set, but found the handle shapes to be weirdly shaped and unergonomic.
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I've handled them at WS also, and they didn't feel like they would melt into my hand, if you know what I mean, but it's difficult for me to tell unless actually use them IRL.
| Originally Posted by marvin /img/forum/go_quote.gif It's really a must handle first set of knives. Williams-Sonoma should carry them. I was about to buy a set, but found the handle shapes to be weirdly shaped and unergonomic. |
I've handled them at WS also, and they didn't feel like they would melt into my hand, if you know what I mean, but it's difficult for me to tell unless actually use them IRL.
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If there's one thing I can't stand about Fairbanks, it's that there are too many cash sinks here in the form of stores that sell high quality flashlights, knives, outdoor clothes, etc. I tend to be able to sink a lot of money into things like this very quickly.
@TheMarchingMule: If you do go for a Ladybug, I think you'll be happy, especially seeing as you seem to be a fan of Spyderco to begin with. This knife was wicked sharp out of the box. 10 minutes of ownership and I managed to give myself a cut on the thumb! I haven't cut myself handling my own knife since I was 9 and cut myself off my Boy Scout SAK. I'm also impressed by how a knife this small can have so much utility. Its a good 1/2 inch or more smaller than my CRKT Pazoda, and already, I can see it being utilized more often.
| Originally Posted by Old Pa /img/forum/go_quote.gif You gotta appreciate a store with a regular "bush delivery" option. Fred's has always been the bush Costco for me. But when you stop in for the pumps, the temptation to see if there's something else you need is just about unholy. That Prospector Outfitters looks like another cashectomy to me.
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If there's one thing I can't stand about Fairbanks, it's that there are too many cash sinks here in the form of stores that sell high quality flashlights, knives, outdoor clothes, etc. I tend to be able to sink a lot of money into things like this very quickly.
@TheMarchingMule: If you do go for a Ladybug, I think you'll be happy, especially seeing as you seem to be a fan of Spyderco to begin with. This knife was wicked sharp out of the box. 10 minutes of ownership and I managed to give myself a cut on the thumb! I haven't cut myself handling my own knife since I was 9 and cut myself off my Boy Scout SAK. I'm also impressed by how a knife this small can have so much utility. Its a good 1/2 inch or more smaller than my CRKT Pazoda, and already, I can see it being utilized more often.
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Here's the T2 along with the original blade.
Here are the rest of my Lone Wolf knives.
T3, T2, and Laredo
The T3, T2, and Laredo are all thumb stud open, liner lock. Sooth as butter and precise as a Swiss watch
The T3 and T2 are designed by William W. Harsey
First production run Paul Protector, Cocobolo Diabolo D/A, Paul Presto
The Paul knives have a unique axis lock. They are locked in both the open and closed positions. Holding the axle between thumb and index finger, you squeeze, and the handle falls open away from the blade. Reverse the process to close.
The Diabolo has a black DLC blade and is both full auto and also operates as a completely manual thumb stud opener, liner lock. The auto firing mechanism is hidden underneath the scale and is actuated with an imperceptible touch of the thumb.
Here are the rest of my Lone Wolf knives.
T3, T2, and Laredo
The T3, T2, and Laredo are all thumb stud open, liner lock. Sooth as butter and precise as a Swiss watch
The T3 and T2 are designed by William W. Harsey
First production run Paul Protector, Cocobolo Diabolo D/A, Paul Presto
The Paul knives have a unique axis lock. They are locked in both the open and closed positions. Holding the axle between thumb and index finger, you squeeze, and the handle falls open away from the blade. Reverse the process to close.
The Diabolo has a black DLC blade and is both full auto and also operates as a completely manual thumb stud opener, liner lock. The auto firing mechanism is hidden underneath the scale and is actuated with an imperceptible touch of the thumb.
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Wow, those wood scales on the handles of the T2 and Cocobolo Diabolo are beautiful.
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i would love to know some common everyday uses for these folding knifes, i have been looking into getting one and was just curious what yall use em for.
I was thinking about getting the SOG Flash I in all black but any other suggestions would be great.
I was thinking about getting the SOG Flash I in all black but any other suggestions would be great.
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It's a disease. Look at poor Kevin (kwkarth); he's got friggin display racks for his knives. And poor Sherlock19 is askin' what to do everyday with a knife 'cause they look so cool he wants one (or two) without even knowing what he's going to use them for.
| Originally Posted by appophylite /img/forum/go_quote.gif If there's one thing I can't stand about Fairbanks, it's that there are too many cash sinks here in the form of stores that sell high quality flashlights, knives, outdoor clothes, etc. I tend to be able to sink a lot of money into things like this very quickly. |
It's a disease. Look at poor Kevin (kwkarth); he's got friggin display racks for his knives. And poor Sherlock19 is askin' what to do everyday with a knife 'cause they look so cool he wants one (or two) without even knowing what he's going to use them for.
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