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  1. Hamaki gaijin

    knife-fi?

    The benchmade is a crawford leapord in Ats34. The hogue is the elishwitz collab with red gmascus handle, its a manual and the button lock is surprisingly solid.
  2. Hamaki gaijin

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    Its a japanese custom piece from gifu forging. Its an apprentice blade from one of the last real sword smiths in Japan. Located in gifu prefecture (seki).
  3. Hamaki gaijin

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    Still here picked up a couple of new model, although one is an old benchmade.
  4. Hamaki gaijin

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    I have a manix and found it to be an easy carry. Not spydercos best but pretty good. Personally the lum chinese folder and perrin models have been my favorite.
  5. Hamaki gaijin

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    I always found Lynn Thompson to be an ass. I attended a gunsite workshop in the mid 90s and he was instructing, just came across as a used car salesman. Was a bit put off if your preferred blade of carry wasnt a Cold Steel.
  6. Hamaki gaijin

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    From my first deployment back 1995. Hard to find these anymore.
  7. Hamaki gaijin

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    My favorite deployment knife.
  8. Hamaki gaijin

    What Are You Listening To Right Now?

    Frost any and everything they ever did in studio. Oh and YES starship trooper and heart of the sunrise.
  9. Hamaki gaijin

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    The spyderco sharpmaker couldnt be easier act like your slicing something off the stone, and make sure even number of strokes. Easy and good results.
  10. Hamaki gaijin

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    I would recommend several of the spyderco models (military, manix XL, Persian 2).  The new SOG Kiku is also very nice (for a sog).  Benchmade are hit or miss, with inconsistent heat treat and honing. Also if the blade is more for utility I cant recommend the Al Mar eagle talon Heady Duty enough...
  11. Hamaki gaijin

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    Seriously jealous of your collection Chris
  12. Hamaki gaijin

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    If the blade is being carried strictly for utility then the benchmite would suffice, But if its for last defense i would recommend something with one hand opening. There are some decent ones available in your price range. Also I have carried a tactical folder and fixed blade on my uniform for...
  13. Hamaki gaijin

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    My carry pieces Sorry for the glare in the pic
  14. Hamaki gaijin

    Pictures of Your Portable Rig (part XVI)

    My train ride rig
  15. Hamaki gaijin

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    Try PVK.com they list the black one as in stock for $119
  16. Hamaki gaijin

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    Quote:     gotta tell ya Im a bit jealous of your collection.
  17. Hamaki gaijin

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    Quote: Busse are pricey but good camp knives.  Cold steel hasnt impressed me in recent years their fit and finish seems to have gone down.  Thier pieces from ten years ago were of better contrustion.  The ESEE is a good economical choise as is Becker and Entrek.  But for about $180 you can...
  18. Hamaki gaijin

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    Quote: Agree with this 100%
  19. Hamaki gaijin

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    Quote: A knife can be an extremely effective self defense tool in close in situations (say with in 15-20 feet).  Especially if the person is trained.  Theres credible studies that show a determined attcker can cover a distance of 21 feet with a melee weapon before a seasoned and experienced...
  20. Hamaki gaijin

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    Quote:     Knives are tools, some for utilitarian tasks other for defense.  A weapon is nothing but a specialized type of tool used for offenseive or defensive purposes.  Fact is most people who carry a blade for protection never need it for such.  I can say this though I have used a...
  21. Hamaki gaijin

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    Quote: I have and still do carry a Karambit,  Ive carried a couple through out the years.  Had the spyderco folding one and it was a great piece.  As I learned a little about how to use it I moved to a fixed blade with a concealed carry sheath made by Jay Fisher (local laws will get you on...
  22. Hamaki gaijin

    Yamaha EPH-100

    Quote:     Im also looking for better eartips as the smaller ones I have didnt hold up well. 
  23. Hamaki gaijin

    Military Roll Call.

    USAF Securty Forces, E-7   19 years of service.  Best station a toss up between Yokota AB Japan (been here 9 years )  or Clark Annex Phillipines
  24. Hamaki gaijin

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    Quote: Thats a nice piece I dont have any of his in my collection.
  25. Hamaki gaijin

    V-MODA VAMP VERZA/METALLO: Discussion/Feedback, Reviews, Pics, Crowdsourcing Ideas

    Im interested in this product, although I wish they would have more cases available at initial release.  Samsung phones are not hugely popular here in japan and Im not supporting apple ever.  Would have liked to see something more universal or geared towards wider market.  Still Im interested in...
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