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    • jimmyJ
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      thanks for the link deriva. The Easterner is the style that i am after and the guys selling is a hunter too so knows what we're after.

      any other suggestions welcome, i wont be getting time off anytime soon just planing a head with a few friends.

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      • derivative666D
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        I am not a hunter but love quality blades. My neighbors knife is beautiful and it holds an edge wonderfully the craftsmanship is tremendous.

        "honorable mention to the bearded giant aka derivative666 for being a stand up dude & not changing with the seasons since i've been around these parts" Monday

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        • BigberthaB
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          http://www.piakbowieknife.com/index.php?menu=listprd&knifetype=14

          In Chiang Mai for the week. Heading out to Piak Bowie today. Super excited!!


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          • BigberthaB
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            Well we managed to find a tuk tuk to take us to the shop. Every knife in the shop was too big…so they are going to make me a custom one. Can't wait to pick it in couple days.

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            • DougNgD
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              @derivative666:

              Jimmy check out these. My neighbor is a hunter and swears by them.
              http://hossom.com/index_page0001.htm

              The problem with getting these is that you can only get them at shows. And they cost a lot more than 450. I have two Hossoms and they're amazing. Best I own. Tom Krein is a close second though

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              I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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              • jimmyJ
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                what do you mean by he only sells at shows doug? i am willing to stretch my budget for something special.

                looked up tom krein but his site doesn't tell you much and nothing of his that i can find online grabbed me.

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                • DougNgD
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                  He stopped taking orders years ago because he could not keep up with the demand. His list was over a year long.

                  Nowadays, he brings about two dozen knives to trade shows and sells them there. That's about as many as he can make anyway

                  There are actually a lot of custom makers that don't take orders anymore because demand has exceeded supply by so much. Ken Onion and Rick Hinderer come to mind immediately

                  Sometimes, you can grab one of his knives from one of his dealers after a show. They bring back a decent portion of his knives back with them. But he doesn't take custom orders anymore to my knowledge

                  I would drop Jerry a line at jerry@hossom.com to confirm. Also, I would ask who his current dealers are and when they would have product.

                  Jerry's one of the finest men I've met in my life, and we're actually very close despite the fact that we almost never have time to talk to each other anymore (I still call him "Uncle Jerry" though). He's one of those guys that you take something important away from every conversation with him. Both of my knives have tremendous significance to me not just because of the quality of the knife, but also the man who made it with his hands

                  I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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                  • DougNgD
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                    J Neilson does great hunting knives as well.

                    www.mountainhollow.net

                    I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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                    • AnesthetistA
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                      I still dream of owning an Ed Fowler. Great stuff!

                      IG: bluehandsslim

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                      • OnairdaO
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                        My grandfather picked this up for me when he was on a Summer trip in Portugal, I think the knife is French but not sure.  Fits perfect in the third pocket of my 461's.

                        women are jenga crossword puzzle rubix cubes strapped onto terrorists who are screaming at you in another language

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                        • michaeljcrM
                          michaeljcr
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                          A couple of new, cheaper knives. I really like the Chinese SRM 704 (larger of the two at the top) - it's cheap, pretty decent for household jobs and I got 3 for $25 including postage to the UK. The smaller is my current EDC, a Maserin Colt Temperino with a 2.5 inch blade. Not the best knife, but not bad for a gentlemanly option that isn't going to upset the local coppers. Not sure about Maserin's quality control though, this was missing the very tip of the blade, but I smoothed it out myself rather than go through the hassle of sending it back for an exchange.

                          Sorry for the poor quality photo!

                          M.

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                          • bagley920B
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                            Recommend me a new knife. Has to have a clip to hook on the pocket of my jeans. Less than $200. GO!

                            If I am not I, who will be? -Henry David Thoreau

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                            • derivative666D
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                              Benchmade 940 Osbourne $210 outstanding knife it's been my edc for the last 5 years.

                              "honorable mention to the bearded giant aka derivative666 for being a stand up dude & not changing with the seasons since i've been around these parts" Monday

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                              • DougNgD
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                                @bagley920:

                                Recommend me a new knife. Has to have a clip to hook on the pocket of my jeans. Less than $200. GO!

                                That doesn't really narrow down much of anything. I'll say the Zero Tolerance 0550 just because I want one

                                I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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                                • bagley920B
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                                  I purposely made it broad to get more ideas

                                  If I am not I, who will be? -Henry David Thoreau

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                                    mikesantor
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                                    You have to narrow it down some more.  There is a million quality knives in that price range.  Are you looking for a smaller "gentlman" knife with some nice wood scales,  something big and thick that you can pry with,  sarrated, plain,  combo? There is so many options its insane.

                                    Just off the top of my head i would say spyderco para military,  endura, or a benchmade griptillian.

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                                    Bang, Bang, Skeet, Skeet.

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                                    • bagley920B
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                                      I have a multi-tool so def don't need anything for prying. Would prefer black or silver in color. Def no wood. Stainless steel most likely.

                                      If I am not I, who will be? -Henry David Thoreau

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                                        mikesantor
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                                        You can get most the ones I suggested with a stainless steel scale. Here are a few options:

                                        Delica Combo Edge:
                                        http://www.thespydercostore.com/Spyderco-Delica-4-Stainless-Steel-Combo-Edge-Knife-p/c11ps.htm

                                        Delica plain Edge:
                                        http://www.thespydercostore.com/Spyderco-Delica-4-Stainless-Steel-Plain-Edge-Knife-p/c11p.htm

                                        Delica serrated Edge:
                                        http://www.thespydercostore.com/Spyderco-Delica-4-SS-Serrated-Edge-Knife-p/c11s.htm

                                        Cricket plain Edge:
                                        http://www.thespydercostore.com/Spyderco-Cricket-SS-Plain-Edge-Knife-p/c29p.htm

                                        Cricket serrated Edge:
                                        http://www.thespydercostore.com/Spyderco-Cricket-SS-Serrated-Edge-Knife-p/c29s.htm

                                        Dragonfly plain Edge:
                                        http://www.thespydercostore.com/Spyderco-Dragonfly-SS-Plain-Edge-Knife-p/c28p.htm

                                        Dragonfly serrated Edge:
                                        http://www.thespydercostore.com/Spyderco-Dragonfly-SS-Serrated-Edge-Knife-p/c28s.htm

                                        Endura plain Edge:
                                        http://www.thespydercostore.com/Spyderco-Endura-4-Stainless-Steel-Plain-Edge-Knife-p/c10p.htm

                                        Endura combo Edge:
                                        http://www.thespydercostore.com/Spyderco-Endura-4-Stainless-Steel-Combo-Edge-Knife-p/c10ps.htm

                                        Harpy serrated Edge:
                                        http://www.thespydercostore.com/Spyderco-Harpy-Serrated-Edge-Knife-p/c08s.htm

                                        Bang, Bang, Skeet, Skeet.

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                                        • RedStripeR
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                                          Some superb knives on this thread.  😎
                                          I'd love a mnandi or sebenza, but no point as I couldn't carry it and would't want it just sitting in a box.
                                          Would love to get a nice 2 - 2.5" blade, slipjoint in that sort of style, with clip….so any recomendations welcome!

                                          Anyway, heres the few knives/toothpicks 😉 I currently own:

                                          21 year old Buck thats seen a lot of abuse, now no longer legal to carry, but I wouldn't carry it these days anyway.

                                          Spyderco Squeak - Tiny but strong and legal 😃

                                          Leatherman Micra - this is relatively new as I bust the screwdriver off the one I've had for over 10 years.
                                          I just popped it in the mail with a note to leatherman HQ and this arrived 2 weeks later.

                                          Tiny lock knife, picked up on travels, can't remember where, more of a novelty than anything else.

                                          I've got a couple more, but they're hiding at the moment.

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                                          • DougNgD
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                                            Redstripe: check out Great Eastern Cutlery knives for a slipjoint. They're currently considered by many to be the best production slip joints on the market right now. I like collectorknives.net to buy them

                                            Edit: if you're looking for a slipjoint with a clip, you're going to find your choices severely limited…Spyderco makes a slipjoint with a clip...that's the only one that's coming to mind...I think it's the UKPK

                                            I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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