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So here, in case any of you chuds where looking at buying a knife, is some very good information about knives (serious ones, not show pieces).

 

First off, the steel.

 

Alot of people think they know what a good steel is, when you hear that crazy redneck talking about 440C stainless, that's actually like one of the worst blade steels you can get; but it's cheap, so that's why they do it.

 

Here's the rules

 

#1. Fixed blades = high-carbon/tool steels (1095, A2, D2, O1, INFI)

#2. Folding blades = high-quality stainless (CPM-S30V, ZDP-189, VG-10, AUS-8, D2)

 

Some steels are better at holding or taking the edge, some get sharp easy, some get dull easy; each manufacturer heat-treats their steels differently. So Cold Steel doesn't heat treat AUS-8 as well as Spyderco, but oh well; any good steel can do what any steel tool is intended for (use against things that are softer than steel); a few like INFI can cut lesser steel with little/any damage, but they cost anywhere from $300 for a little shiv, to $1000 for a large knife/sword.

 

Good manufacturers are important to keep in mind: Becker/Kabar, RAT (Randall's Adventure Training, i.e. Rowan), Spyderco, Fallkniven, etc.. are all good, Cold Steel is popular (and for a reason) but they are kinda hit-n-miss. Cold Steel makes good cheap knives, good knives as weapons, but they don't make generally high-quality utilitarian/bush knives.

 

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Edges

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grind

 

If you want a heavy use knife, go with Convex edges, they last the longest.

 

Everything else, go with what will work well between in-mind uses and the sharpening it will require.

 

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Handles should all be Micarta, Micarta rules your dreams when it comes to knife handles.

 

Sheaths are important to think about as well, a razor sharp bit of steel can get a bit pointy.

 

That's all for now, just wanted to do something.

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My KA-BAR; 5 1/4 inch tanto blade.

 

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These are the knives I use most often, a Gerber with a 2 1/2 inch half-serrated blade and a Kershaw 2 inch assisted-open blade.

 

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The line lock so you can close it one-handed.

 

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Nub close-up.

 

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Demonstrating the opening action.

 

I don't usually like half-serrations but since this is the knife I usually carry around with me I figured the serrations would look a little more intimidating if I have to whip it out. The nub on the back opens the knife most of the way so a flick of the wrist at the same time will open it in one motion with one hand.

 

 

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Another line lock.

 

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Blade closed and locked.

 

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Blade open and unlocked.

 

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Nub close-up.

 

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Demonstrating the opening action.

 

I've had this knife for quite a while and it's the one I use the most. It's spring-assisted opening so pressing the nub on the back will snap the blade out and locked very quickly. Everyone thinks it's a switchblade when I use it, haha. It's small and light so it's great for everyday tasks like opening envelopes and packages.

 

I've got a big collection of knives but these are the ones that are usually in arm's reach.

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Kabar ain't bad, but I think they're crap compared to Becker's stuff they produce.

 

Becker set a really good standard for 1095, and IMO only RAT/Rowan is on the same par with their 1095; 1095 being an almost ideal high-carbon steel for a tough use knife.

 

Right now I have 2-3 multitools I can't locate, my Horton Blood EDC which is super nice (finally got a sheath), and I picked up a Cold Steel Rajah II, if the AUS-8 holds out well, this will be a great knife IMO.

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Here's my Horton custom, very nice.

 

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A $20 sheath I picked up, serves the purpose.

 

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Me and my pocket knife.

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lol the rajah

i used to carry one of those around but it was too big for my jean pockets

 

(i dont have a camera, but i can link to some of the retail knives i have)

i carry one of these now

 

and my karambit

 

striders are nice (my fixed blade)

 

ive also got a lot of other custom knives, including several folders, several butterfly knives, 2 fixed blades, and a few neck knives.

 

TOO BAD I DONT HAVE A CAMERA.

 

 

 

 

i like knives.

also, zero grind knives are neat.

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I never got Karambits, they seems kinda silly because you miss out on something that can stab, which is what knife fighting really centers on.

 

There's a ton of people who think knife-fighting can be trained like some martial art, and perhaps it can, after years of work; but the "oh shit" factor of a real "knife fight" will probably reduce training into a nice afterthought and heavy blows.

 

Whatever though, my inner OPERATOR talking again.

 

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Zero Grinds are weak, Convex Grinds are the rage son.

 

Emerson makes nice stuff, just too pricey, Spyderco is my favorite folder brand (S30V Paramil = tits).

 

But my plan is to get some of the newer RAT ESEE knives, RAT makes great knives, 1095 is great steel and Rowan does a tremendous job heat treating, sheaths are solid, handles are great, price is nice even. That and a few Spyderco Paramilitary folders, and some other misc. shit and I'll be all happy on the edged weapons front, until they come out with a knife that uses Aluminum/Scandium alloy, which would be pretty bonkers (make for great small knives, but nothing in the chopper sense due to lightweight).

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I'm down with belts!

 

The one guy, uhh Saito, remember how he fucked Kenshin up with a belt during their fight in the tv anime? That was so dope. What a great fight.

 

A lego belt could be good to fuck someone up with, cuz it would explode like an AC1 era bot once it hits the guy. So good.

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