What is the most recent knife you bought?
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I didn't actually buy this, won it in a very generous giveaway on another site. It's so beautiful and unique I wanted to share it here too. The stag covers are recent work by the person who gave this (and several others) away. It's a Bruckmann, made in Solingen. Can't yet find a manufacture date but it's before 1956, when E. Bruckmann passed away. That will make it one of the older knives I own.
I've found a bit more information, but still nothing definitive on the manufacture date. Bruckmann started making knives in 1931. The company didn't survive WWII. But a cache of parts to unbuilt knives was sold to Robert Klaas, who made Kissing Crane knives. Apparently a number of them were assembled from the NOS parts and sold to A. G. Russell in the early 1970's. Can't find anything more to date the knife. Suffice to say it's a very well-made unit. It's a small knife, 3 1/4" long closed. This pattern is called a picnic knife. Seems a good enough name to me.
I've found a bit more information, but still nothing definitive on the manufacture date. Bruckmann started making knives in 1931. The company didn't survive WWII. But a cache of parts to unbuilt knives was sold to Robert Klaas, who made Kissing Crane knives. Apparently a number of them were assembled from the NOS parts and sold to A. G. Russell in the early 1970's. Can't find anything more to date the knife. Suffice to say it's a very well-made unit. It's a small knife, 3 1/4" long closed. This pattern is called a picnic knife. Seems a good enough name to me.
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I recently picked up an K-Bar Space Bar the one with the blue handle and plastic sheath . Every time I look at the knife and its box I just smile and in the back of my mind its PIGS IN SPACE . I like it.
mcb
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Picked this up yesterday. Academy had it on sale. I have not bought a Gerber knife is quite some time. Well see how it holds up to my usually use case. Been carrying a Kershaw Cryo this new Asada from Gerber is roughly the same size though very different blade shapes. Time will tell.
This "jeans knife" was made in the 80's in Maniago, Italy. It looks like a butterfly but it is a slip joint with strong springs making it a two hand opener. The tang stamp read " R.C.E. MANIAGO".
Excellent quality (they've won Blade Show awards). Nice folks as well.
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Little update. I needed to sharpen it twice before it was holding its edge well. I’ve not had this issue with Spyderco’s knives except for the Spyopera which required a second sharpening to get to the “good” steel. I know that Spyderco sharpens under coolant so they don’t “burn” the edge but I’ve seen many people say a knife needs several sharpenings to start performing at its anticipated level. Just something to keep in mind. It’s a great little knife.
I've seen the same thing.
I’ve also seen it.
dh1633pm
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This knife came in yesterday. Purchased on a whim. MKM FOX Knives Jesper Voxnaes Isonzo. Didn’t clean the edge. Used it at work to open boxes and other tasks. It carry’s well.
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I love his designs. I’ve got several he’s designed for Fox on my watchlist and a few from some other place I can’t recall.
dh1633pm
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What is neat about the model is that you can get various blades. Cleaver, hawkbill, clip point and serrated. Plus black or stone washed. I didn't feel bad about paying the price when I received the knife. I thought the quality was very good. It was pretty sharp from the factory. My opinion on sharp might differ from SteadD. But this was probably the most sharp I have received from a factory knife.
dh1633pm
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My next purchase came in today. Spyderco Valloton. Got a gift card from work. Heavy knife. Bigger than expected.
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I’m so close to purchasing one of these. Sooooo close. Keep me posted on what you think of it.
dh1633pm
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It’s a big heavy well build knife. Think tank. Below is a picture with some other knives for reference:
Madcap_Magician
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Following GiantMouse knives? Jens Anso and Jesper Voxnaes design all their knives. Usually made in Italy by LionSteel or Fox or in China by Reate.
You can send it to the Vallotons and they can convert it to a double-action auto.
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Where does one find a Vallotons?
