Tell me about this knife I just got at the gunshow

[Min]

Made from a file.

http://img27.imageshack.us/img27/5246/anza1sm.jpg (http://img27.imageshack.us/my.php?image=anza1sm.jpg)

http://img27.imageshack.us/img27/7900/anza2sm.jpg (http://img27.imageshack.us/my.php?image=anza2sm.jpg)

http://img27.imageshack.us/img27/9203/anza3sm.jpg (http://img27.imageshack.us/my.php?image=anza3sm.jpg)

http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/6590/anza4sm.jpg (http://img15.imageshack.us/my.php?image=anza4sm.jpg)

[Funderb]

it looks nice. does it feel nice?
I am just as interested as you!

[Min]

All I know is it is not stainless steel, it is very sharp, and that it is a nice small fixed blade knife. I traded a Seiko watch I bought for $75 for it.

[Funderb]

I have never heard of the brand before. but i'll keep posting here till one of the more knowledgeable members finds this thread and helps out.

but heck, if you like it, and get good use from it, its worth it. after all, it only cost you a watch, and who cares what time it is!
like i said, it looks really neat. I like it a lot.

[swiftak]

I have an Anza knife that I bought several years ago. It is made from a file and its very sharp. They have a very solid and sturdy feel to them. I think I paid 45$ for mine. I like them alot.

[rob b]

you cant beat an anza for quality and its looks
I have been buying from Charlie since 2000 and I am very happy
here is my hunting knife made in 2005

you bought yourself a great knife

[Funderb]

the ultimate question...
what do you file a file with to make it a knife?



I imagine these are not very good for anything pry...

[pbearperry]

It's nice,wish I had one.

[rcmodel]

They are a very good knife that will hold an edge.

Go here to learn more:
http://www.anzaknives.com/

rc

[Min]

I called Anza knives this morning to ask them a few questions about the particular knife I got. At first, I talked to Joe an employee, then I talked to Charlie the owner of Anza knives.

Firstly, I asked about the uneven grinds, and he said there may be some variations since it is hand-worked. He says the knife will function fine and if I have any problems just let him know.

I then asked him what model my knife was, since I didn't see it on their website with this grip shape and blade profile. He said the 4" long blade is made from a 10" file but the blade shape combined with that grip shape is unique and not part of their current product line. It could be one of a kind. From their website, a comparable knife to mine in terms of size and grip shape is the 10-1, which is listed at $94.00.

He then went on to offer information about his tempering process which increases the ductile strength of the steel. They are not brittle, he said. Also, he gave other miscellaneous bits of information about how he shapes the blades from Nicholson files, how to care for them, and so on. One thing he said, is to avoid knife sharpeners at the gunshows who use a wheel grinder.

The "09" stands for the year in which it was made, so obviously it was made in 2009.

Overall, I think we had a good conversation, and I appreciate the owner taking time to talk to me about the knives he makes. I do think it's a great utility knife, and based on what he said, there may not be another one out there quite like this one. I do like the blade profile, and it is a very handy little cutter.

[Jason_G]

the ultimate question...
what do you file a file with to make it a knife?



I imagine these are not very good for anything pry...

I think you were kidding, but in case you weren't, the file (the blade) is annealed first.

Jason

[krs]

It's a good looking GRIND.

(you grind a file to make it into a knife, kids, it's fine art when done like the knife Min has here.)

[bikerdoc]

Post this again in non firing weapons where all the knife guys hang out.