What is the most recent knife you bought?

New grail day. I am big on Carothers Performance Knives, but short of a few truly one-off things I'll almost certainly never be able to own (there is a 10" full integral CPM3V dagger with four lobed micarta handle inserts that is truly one-of-a-kind and would probably be $15,000 if its owner could be convinced to part with it), this is probably the nicest blade I'll ever own from Nathan and Jo.

This is a K20 wakizashi. There are about 150 of them right now and another 300 or so that will be available via a second preorder round, but this one was one of 20 that were made from blades that decarbed from exposure to oxygen during heat treat at Peters. Twenty of the affected blades were salvageable, so the CPK team ground back the edges by a couple thousandths and then acid etched the parts of the blades that couldn't be easily ground to remove the decarbed steel. The end result was a faux hamon line from the acid etch that is real pretty. This is also one of the first to have wood scales in desert ironwood (the wood for the scales was delayed because it hadn't equalized moisture with the ambient air and couldn't be cut yet).

Blade is 20", Delta CPM3V. Kydex by AZWelke. Really wish I had a saya or the woodworking skills to make one.









 
Madcap_Magician said:
New grail day. I am big on Carothers Performance Knives, but short of a few truly one-off things I'll almost certainly never be able to own (there is a 10" full integral CPM3V dagger with four lobed micarta handle inserts that is truly one-of-a-kind and would probably be $15,000 if its owner could be convinced to part with it), this is probably the nicest blade I'll ever own from Nathan and Jo.

This is a K20 wakizashi. There are about 150 of them right now and another 300 or so that will be available via a second preorder round, but this one was one of 20 that were made from blades that decarbed from exposure to oxygen during heat treat at Peters. Twenty of the affected blades were salvageable, so the CPK team ground back the edges by a couple thousandths and then acid etched the parts of the blades that couldn't be easily ground to remove the decarbed steel. The end result was a faux hamon line from the acid etch that is real pretty. This is also one of the first to have wood scales in desert ironwood (the wood for the scales was delayed because it hadn't equalized moisture with the ambient air and couldn't be cut yet).

Blade is 20", Delta CPM3V. Kydex by AZWelke. Really wish I had a saya or the woodworking skills to make one.









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Now that’s a knife.
 
Was in a store about 2 days ago. Primary reason was to buy something cheap and then use card to get some cash to wash car after long trip.

Walked around a bit and spotted this Buck knife. Also had a CRKT version with same blade style but bamboo grip inserts. Opted for the Buck at $28. Made in China :( was printed in the smallest font imaginable at the bottom of the back of the plastic container pack.

Went to pay and never given the option to withdraw cash off card. Oh well.

Got knife unwrapped and immediately did not like the negligible blade retention when folded and how little force it took to open blade. No way do I feel safe with that in my pocket. Knife grip texture is good. Love the blade design. Lock is positive and solid when blade is extended. No blade flex. However, safety it seems was an afterthought.

Going back maybe tomorrow to look at the CRKT. The Buck is retired to shop bench projects.


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Frulk said:
Was in a store about 2 days ago. Primary reason was to buy something cheap and then use card to get some cash to wash car after long trip.

Walked around a bit and spotted this Buck knife. Also had a CRTK version with same blade style but bamboo grip inserts. Opted for the Buck at $28. Made in China :( was printed in the smallest font imaginable at the bottom of the back of the plastic container pack.

Went to pay and never given the option to withdraw cash off card. Oh well.

Got knife unwrapped and immediately did not like the negligible blade detention when folded and how little force it took to open blade. No way do I feel safe with that in my pocket. Knife grip is good. Love the blade design. Lock is positive and solid when blade is extended. No blade flex. However, safety it seems was an afterthought.

Going back maybe tomorrow to look at the CRTK. The Buck is retired to shop bench projects.


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If you want a US made Buck on that price range look into the 110/112 Slim Select.
 
Whiterook...thanks for the suggestion...Wasn't really in the market for a knife. Was going to try and pick up an Almond Joy or Milky Way just to get some cash to spray off the road grime from the car and ran across this Buck beforehand. Price wasn't really a concern. Just liked the blade shape. The knife in the hand feels really solid and I like it but that blade opens too darn easily. Just don't feel safe. I have the same issue with a 1911 in condition one and striker fired polymers in general without DC. Please don't judge me! 😞
 
Frulk said:
Whiterook...thanks for the suggestion...Wasn't really in the market for a knife. Was going to try and pick up an Almond Joy or Milky Way just to get some cash to spray off the road grime from the car and ran across this Buck beforehand. Price wasn't really a concern. Just liked the blade shape. The knife in the hand feels really solid and I like it but that blade opens too darn easily. Just don't feel safe. I have the same issue with a 1911 in condition one and striker fired polymers in general without DC. Please don't judge me! 😞
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I am in no position to judge anyone, sir. I am sorry if I came off that way. I wish you well!
 
^^^ my response was an attempt at humor. Currently in a blizzard. No offense taken. Plan to maybe try to go tomorrow late and look at the CRKT with the same shape blade.
 
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.

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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 "expensive" knife. Leaning towards an Oknife Rubato 2, which is essentially a Kizer Drop Bear with a sheepsfoot blade.

That is, until the bug strikes again.
 
I owned one of those many years ago. I always wondered if it was about strategic metals during the war, or just for something different/cheaper.
 
I have something close to 100 knives that have been carried by me at some point over years. I have 4 knives currently in my EDC rotation that differ based on whether I am going to work or what pants I put on. I fondly say "I need another knife, like I need another hole in my head."

However, I found a Kabar D2 folding hunter on a trustworthy website for 15 bucks. Normally 50+ should be here by this weekend. I am a sucker for D2 steel.
www.kabar.com

KA-BAR: Dozier D2 Folding Hunter

Dozier D2 Folding Hunter
www.kabar.com www.kabar.com
 
There is nothing even close for that kind of money. D2 is not the premium it was claimed to be, but certainly an upgrade over standard stainless. You got a screamin' deal there!
 
INCOMING! Waited 37 months for this book order.

Vehement Knives Corsair.
Blade: 6.5" CPM154, satin "Tigerlypse" finish, fuller, tapered tang.
OAL: 11.5"
Guard: Distressed brass, soldered.
Handle: Bone paper micarta, mosaic pins, brick red fiber liners.







Also for anyone interested in the Carothers Performance Knives K20, here's a 90-degree flex test and Bladesports cutting run with one.

 
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