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  1. BigBL87

    Blade Types, Sheepsfoot?

    They're especially good for tasks where you want to minimize the risk of piercing. That's actually where the name comes from, originally sheep farmers used them for tending to the hooves of their animals, and the lack of a sharp point made it basically impossible to accidentally stab their feet...
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    What is the most recent knife you bought?

    Recently bought an OKnife Rubato 2 in 154CM and Kizer Drop Bear in 20CV. It's definitely not subtle that Kizer is the OEM for the OKnife, haha. Really like 'em so far. I have a Benchmade North Fork in S30V on the way as well. Politics of that whole thing aside, it's a damn pretty knife and...
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    What is the most recent knife you bought?

    So, didn't realize how large an (almost) 4" blade would be in a folder. This thing is a hoss. Kizer Begleiter XL in micarta and 154CM. Now, I'm telling myself the only other thing I need is a "cheaper" alternative to my Kershaw Bel Air for EDC when I don't want to carry around the...
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    What is the most recent knife you bought?

    That's one I haven't seen before. Pretty nifty. I love Bokers, my once complaint so far is my Kalashnikovs both came pretty dull, but they sharpened up easy enough. The Kaizen I just got, woof. May be the sharpest knive I've ever gotten from the factory.
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    What is the most recent knife you bought?

    Fresh out of the mailbox, after being in USPS limbo for an eternity. Seemed fitting for the "gentleman's" knife to have my khakis as a background. 😆 $47 in S35VN is hard to beat.
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    What is the most recent knife you bought?

    How can you NOT EDC that?!?
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    What is the most recent knife you bought?

    The fruits of my most recent buying spree. Tax returns and all, haha. Top to bottom: Kershaw Iridium in D2, Kershaw Bel Air in Magnacut, and Kizer Banish in 154CM (this one is so I have a Chicago legal knife when I have to venture that way). I also have a Boker Kaizen in S35VN on the way that...
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    Camping/woods knife

    Very well put. When I got into firearm ownership I searched for the "do-it-all" option and quickly realized taking a tool box approach was more sensible. I've looked at knives the same way, while recognizing that some purchases will just be "wants" in both realms. I'm still building my knife...
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    Help me pick out my birthday gift...

    Welp, gentleman's knife is now covered as well. Ended up getting a Boker Kaizen in S35VN, open box like new for $47. Can't beat that for S35VN steel. Now for the better to beg forgiveness than permission part with the wife. 🤣
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    Help me pick out my birthday gift...

    Fair point. Really, for how little it will see actual use my "gentleman's knife" purchase really could probably be made of whatever steel. I just like the idea of a "nice" steel as a pride of ownership kind of thing. Something like Nitro V, 14C28N, AUS-8, AUS-10, seems like kinda the sweet...
  11. BigBL87

    Help me pick out my birthday gift...

    Thanks! Right now I'm leaning hard towards the Deka. I just ordered a Kershaw Iridium with some spare hobby money, fidgeting with that crossbar lock should help me make a decision on if I like it enough to get the Deka. I'd still like a "gentleman's" knife, just probably going to go a little...
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    Help me pick out my birthday gift...

    Appreciate the insight guys! I think I've narrowed down to 3, one of which wasn't on the list originally. Kershaw Launch 15 Hogue Deka Spyderco Military 2. All will run me around $140ish, so cost won't be much of a factor.
  13. BigBL87

    AUS-8 (8Cr13MoV) Steel

    AUS-8 is definitely nothing to sneeze at, definitely a cut above "cheap" and/or unnamed steels. It's just older "tech" at this point, which matters to some but not others. D2 is kinda in that same boat, and it's one of my favorites. But the heat treat will still vary from brand to brand and...
  14. BigBL87

    Help me pick out my birthday gift...

    I do like the Kershaw Launches. And the thing I like about the Mil 2 is it gives me a larger knife so actually does fill a different role.
  15. BigBL87

    AUS-8 (8Cr13MoV) Steel

    A decent number are, it seemed to be their standard budget/mid-range steel (basically somethin a little nicer than cheap chinese steels). But they've started to shift to D2 to fill that slot more and more it seems. The Kalashnikov line is a good example of that.
  16. BigBL87

    Help me pick out my birthday gift...

    So, my wife's birthday gift is going to be me buying an "expensive" pocket knife. Expensive is definitely relative, haha. I already have 2 Boker Kalashnikov Autos, one with a D2 drop point blade and the other an AUS8 tanto. Also have a Boker Dagger D2 2.0 OTF. I usually carry the D2...
  17. BigBL87

    Esse or Kabar Becker Companion

    I really want an ESEE eventually, so that'd be my choice. I'd foot the extra for an S35VN version over the 1095, but that's because I qualify for their LEO pricing so the difference in price is alot less.
  18. BigBL87

    Camping/woods knife

    Hard to beat Mora for the price. I really can't believe the quality of knife you get for how little you pay.
  19. BigBL87

    What is the most recent knife you bought?

    Haha, GOAT Gun. 😁😆 Didn't realize my used nasal straps snuck in behind it too. 🤣
  20. BigBL87

    What is the most recent knife you bought?

    Dipped my toe in the Mora world. Mainly wanted a couple knives I wouldn't feel bad about beating up on a regular basis. These things really seem incredible for the price. The standard companion is going to go in my car's emergency pack, the HD Companion is going to be my working around the...
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