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biggun
Monkey for Hire
It was my birthday on Tuesday. Me and the missus are pretty slack at getting each other presents. We surprise with little things but usually chat about what we actually want.
I said “another knife, can’t decide on a B…”. I didn’t even get the words out before she told me she wasn’t going to waste more money on a knife for me as I had enough. I was looking at 3-400 usd value knives.
So my suggestion was to just buy two or three, hundred dollar knives.
That didn’t go down too well.
biggun
Monkey for Hire
Blade HQ is another one.
That chubby fella on Knife Centre vids makes me chuckle.
Especially when he describes the knife handles as big enough to get his “hams” around them.
Same here I bought 6 knives for like 100.00
I'll gift the one's I don't care for I have a lot of family members that like knives
Last year I got them all flashlight's.
Are they the best knives no but they sure are fun
And I'm actually impressed with most of them I've been using them all week the metal holds a good edge.
This will be my last purchase for awhile
An outfit called petrified fish of all things
I like the design it's only 50.00 or so
biggun
Monkey for Hire
Looks very nice.
Helle do a similar folder but it costs a lot more than that did.
Helle do a similar folder but it costs a lot more than that did.
flushcut
TreeHouser
A.G. Russel has some nice knives, tho on the higher end of price.
davidwyby
Desert Beaver
All stainless spiderco police or delica for many years. Slim and durable.
biggun
Monkey for Hire
Well I decided I needed a Morakniv.
They have loads of good quality budget knives but ended up plumping for a Carbon Steel blade. It was my birthday after all 🤪
It will sit in the camping bag and general purpose hiking knife.
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They have loads of good quality budget knives but ended up plumping for a Carbon Steel blade. It was my birthday after all 🤪
It will sit in the camping bag and general purpose hiking knife.
Morakniv Garberg BlackBlade™ med Survival Kit (C) - Svart | Morakniv
Här är en kraftfull friluftskniv med fulltånge som har ett integrerat tändstål och diamantbryne. Det ergonomiska spolformade skaftet av polymer har ett friktionsgrepp, fingerskydd och ett 3,2 mm tjockt blad av kolstål med skyddande DLC-beläggning.
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biggun
Monkey for Hire
Will do.
What wax do you recommend?
What wax do you recommend?
I don't know. I use the dregs of scented candles on my lesser used knives, and nothing on my daily knives. I've worn daily knives in tthe rain, forgot and left them sheathed, and had a decent coat of rust. Steelwool it off, and it's fine. Not pretty, but still a good working edge and functional. Paradoxically, rust also protects against rust. They're ~$16 knives. I'm not gonna get too precious over them :^D I wouldn't use scented wax on a food prep knife. I'd use either plain parafin, or I'm sure someone makes a specialty product for carbon knives.
An alternate plan I'm a little skeptical of is doing a hot vinegar soak. I did it on my first Mora, but not on the second. For a working knife, I don't think it matters, but perhaps it's better for a knife that isn't used daily? The idea is you preoxidize the steel with vinegar, and it helps protect against rust. It gives the knife an attractive subdued finish, and by masking with wax and doing several dips, you can pattern the blade, camo, or whatever. I didn't do that, but it's a good look.
An alternate plan I'm a little skeptical of is doing a hot vinegar soak. I did it on my first Mora, but not on the second. For a working knife, I don't think it matters, but perhaps it's better for a knife that isn't used daily? The idea is you preoxidize the steel with vinegar, and it helps protect against rust. It gives the knife an attractive subdued finish, and by masking with wax and doing several dips, you can pattern the blade, camo, or whatever. I didn't do that, but it's a good look.
flushcut
TreeHouser
So your knives smell like lavender and vanilla? Lol
flushcut
TreeHouser
I don’t know if I could handle my knife smelling of pumpkin spice. Lol
flushcut
TreeHouser
Evergreen is cool.
I bought this condor rodan made in el Salvador 15 year's ago it was only 20.00
This thing is heavy duty we used it to butcher hogs and deer
Still looks great.
Here's the best price I've seen on a rat 5
I'm going to get one
It has a thinner blade than the condor and will be more useful.
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CurSedVoyce
California Hillbilly
I went ahead and just ordered That Condor. Up to 50.00 now. Might be pig hunting in the near future. Friend of mine just got his guides certs and license. And access to about 10,000 acres of land to hunt.
I really like mine the steel is excellent
But the handle is a bit large for some.
I haven't decided which fixed blade to get yet I like all these blade designs
Eafengrow and lothar are the maker's
Direct Order Lead Times - https://chrisreeve.com/blogs/news/direct-order-lead-times
My friend at work wants a sebenza
It's a 4 year wait on one now.
Damn
My friend at work wants a sebenza
It's a 4 year wait on one now.
Damn
CurSedVoyce
California Hillbilly
It came yesterday. Nice!
Damn near drew blood getting it out of its wrapper.
Bigger than it appeared in pictures. Nice weight. See how she preforms in meat and hide. Preferably, not mine. Sheath is tough as well.
Damn near drew blood getting it out of its wrapper.
Bigger than it appeared in pictures. Nice weight. See how she preforms in meat and hide. Preferably, not mine. Sheath is tough as well.
