Anyone into knives?

[Mike_H]

I've got a few, but nothing super high quality. My EDC that has been working for me for quite a while now, is a CRKT Terrestrial with assisted open. Decent, not great steel, G10 grips. Very solid locking mechanism that engages 100%. Sits nice and low in my pocket with a nice tight clip. Works for me. I see that its discontinued now.

I had a CRKT Endorser, which I liked a bit better...unfortunately, that one got sacrificed to the TSA when I forgot about it in my pocket and I was running late for a flight. One of those bastards got a nice knife. This is the stock image for the endorser.

I have a couple gerbers and I had a spyderco byrd at one point too. The spyderco disappeared off the back of my truck one day, the gerbers float around the shop. I also have a buck and an old timer "traditional" pocket knife. I keep coming back to my CRKT.

 

[bucky]

While I’m not “into knives”, I do carry a Kershaw Shallot designed by Ken Onion. I received it from my staff when I retired back in 2014. I’ve carried it daily ever since. Twice I forgot about it and was caught by TSA and had to buy a bag and pay an extra $25 to have it put in checked baggage. The assisted opening feature is what I like the best about Kershaw knives. It allows me to quickly open it with one hand. I also have a Kershaw Leek that is smaller that I carry when I need something light weight. While the Shallot keeps a good edge it is hard to sharpen when it does get dull.

 

[red02tj]

I’ve got a few.
Not pictured is the BM 9400 Auto
Custom swapped BM940 with the serrated blade
Spydeco Delica Serrated 2nd gen before they went to the stupid long handle.

 

[KennethS]

I've carried a pocketknife ever since my Cub Scout days. Last winter I found this 1980-era Gerber Ultralight LST in a flea market in Prescott, AZ and just had to have it. Probably the best $5 that I ever spent.

https://www.gerbergear.com/en-us/shop/knives/all-knives/ultralight-lst-22-06050

 

[Mrholland]

Got shipping notification on my G&G Hawk Deadlock.

He's a short vid about Grant and Gavin Hawk from a few years back

 

[bucky]

I have 2 of those that I use around the shop. They hold a good edge and are easy to sharpen to a razor edge. They are light and USA made.

 

[KennethS]

Yeah I really like how light it is and the large blade.

 

[Dr. Internet]

Never really thought of myself as a knife person, but then I realized I have a Spiderco in my pocket, a Cold Steel Survivor knife in all of our vehicles, my old Navy knife on my desk, and a USMC saber (sharpened) next to the bed. I took fencing lessons for seven years and learned how to use the sword. It never runs out of ammo and most people are scared sh*tless about being cut or stabbed.

 

[Akitadog]

Never really thought of myself as a knife person, but then I realized I have a Spiderco in my pocket, a Cold Steel Survivor knife in all of our vehicles, my old Navy knife on my desk, and a USMC saber (sharpened) next to the bed. I took fencing lessons for seven years and learned how to use the sword. It never runs out of ammo and most people are scared sh*tless about being cut or stabbed.
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Reminded me of the two full tang Ryujin Katanas I have in the safe.

 

[72afr]

I've daily'd a Benchmade Griptillian 551 with S30V serrated blade for a few years. Sometime last Aug the clip got caught on my jacket during a chilly spell and I thought I lost it. Looked everywhere for a month. Apparently the 551 with steel serrated blade had been discontinued so I had to turn to Ebay. Found one with 154cm blade and got an okay deal on. 3 weeks after I got it, I put that old jacket on and found my old blade!

 

[voodooridr]

Benchmade will send you a new clip
I've had to replace the clip on my CLA twice

 

[72afr]

Benchmade will send you a new clip
I've had to replace the clip on my CLA twice

Good to know. The whole knife was stuck on my jacket in the closet tho. Wouldn't have helped me much.

 

[Rooscooter]

I still have 2 of these from back in the day. Used to wear this belt buckle to school every day....

 

[Mrholland]

I still have 2 of these from back in the day. Used to wear this belt buckle to school every day....

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Those are cool, and will easily fetch more than they cost!

 

[Rooscooter]

Those are cool, and will easily fetch more than they cost!

EBay tells me that they are worth $300 to $500. Both of mine are in almost perfect condition. I a narrow one (like the photo) and the wider version.

My guess is my Parents got them for less than $15 each back in the early 70's.

 

[Mrholland]

Here's one of my Evo 3.0. I love it.

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[Gene Neill]

Thought I'd share some pics of this Bowie my dad made for me. It was the first of only two knives he ever made, one for me and one for my sister. All from scratch, just chunks of copper and stainless steel. The only things he didn't fashion himself were the ornate pins in the grip.

 

[Mrholland]

Beautiful knife

 

[NevadaMike]

Spyderco para military 2. Once you put it in your hand you might think it's one of the best pocket knives you can buy (just my humble opinion)

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I’ve got one of those too.

 

[Blackjack]

Finally picked up one of these. Not sure why I waited this long.