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    Iron Heart Fall/Winter 2025 Live Reveal - Thursday 12th of June at 1700BST

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    • derivative666D
      derivative666
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      Chris Reeve Kinves mini sebenza

      "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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      • zhivagoZ
        zhivago
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        Only knife I would ever consider using as a pry bar is a Hinderer, knives are for cutting…just sayin.

        Zhivago

        MM: "we all got to start somewhere"

        G: "Never once did he bitch, moan or complain.  He just motivated the team and got on with it"

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        • derivative666D
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          ^agreed

          "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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            @Seul:

            Yeah - guess you're right… Although I've opened lotsa crates and bent nails and such with my Sebenza... But good to hear it's serving you well, mate!..

            🤦

            You might want to send your knife in for servicing. Even if the blade isn't bent yet, you've probably done damage to the pivot or the stop pin. Eventually, the lock will fail, if that hasn't also suffered damage already

            I've never understood why people pry with their knives. Prying with a Sebenza is like opening the door to a BMW and then sitting on top of it. The hinge just isn't made for that stress

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

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            • DougNgD
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              @zhivago:

              Only knife I would ever consider using as a pry bar is a Hinderer, knives are for cutting…just sayin.

              And if I were to use a Hinderer for that, it would be because my family is on the other side of a door in a room that's on fire

              Using the Applegate for prying was unwise as well. It's only full stock down that narrow strip down the middle. The knife is a dagger. Strong for stabbing, about as weak as a knife can get for prying

              If you really want a stout folder, I would also look into the Zero Tolerance line. I have a 0560 and it's as stout as my XM-18 at half the price

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

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              • DeeboD
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                @DougNg:

                @zhivago:

                Only knife I would ever consider using as a pry bar is a Hinderer, knives are for cutting…just sayin.

                And if I were to use a Hinderer for that, it would be because my family is on the other side of a door in a room that's on fire

                Amen. I sometimes have trouble using my XM-18s (especially when they're new) for normal tasks.

                But seriously, it is a VERY BAD idea to use any folder for prying, I don't care how "hard use" the folder is. If you must pry with a tool made to cut go with a Busse and you should be fine.

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                • SeulS
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                  @DougNg:

                  You might want to send your knife in for servicing.

                  I will eventually. They really do a complete check-up for free, it's quite nice!.. As soon as I'm mentally able to miss it for a week or two…  ::)

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                  • DougNgD
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                    @Seul:

                    @DougNg:

                    You might want to send your knife in for servicing.

                    I will eventually. They really do a complete check-up for free, it's quite nice!.. As soon as I'm mentally able to miss it for a week or two…  ::)

                    Unless you need to have something replaced because of abuse, then you'll have to pay for it. And they can can tell when it's been abused. Chris one time pointed out a user/abuser had flicked his knife open hundreds of time by the way that the stop pin was deformed. Pretty amazing

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

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                    • SeulS
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                      I'm sure I've opened my knife thousands, if not tens of thousands of times… I work with it... I mean: should I just look at it?..

                      It doesn't matter if they charge me a fee though...

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                      • DougNgD
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                        Flicking your knife open is not the same as opening it. Opening it means you open it with just your thumb, fast or slow doesn't matter. Flicking it means you're using your wrist or entire arm to snap the blade in place. Chris likens it to slamming a car door OPEN

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

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                        • SeulS
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                          Shit, of course… I've never flicked it open, nor have I ever attempted doing so...

                          That's for the record, Mr. Reeve...  😉

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                          • DougNgD
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                            @Seul:

                            @DougNg:

                            You might want to send your knife in for servicing.

                            I will eventually. They really do a complete check-up for free, it's quite nice!.. As soon as I'm mentally able to miss it for a week or two…  ::)

                            Try a CRKT Eros or Ripple. They come in two sizes as well. They flip as fast if not faster than an automatic. Great fun for the price. Should keep you busy for a couple weeks.

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

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                            • SeulS
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                              Got me Kershaw Scallion… Really like that wee'un...  🙂

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                              • urbanwoodsmanU
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                                Alright knife guys, I want an assisted open, 4" or smaller, made in USA(unless you convince me otherwise) pocket knife for under $75.

                                Any ideas?

                                I'm more interested in the Levis of the knife world or my cash flow is anyways…

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                                • zhivagoZ
                                  zhivago
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                                  Microtech might be worth checking out…

                                  Zhivago

                                  MM: "we all got to start somewhere"

                                  G: "Never once did he bitch, moan or complain.  He just motivated the team and got on with it"

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                                  • joesaintjohnJ
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                                    I love my Kershaw 1620 frame lock, and my wife loves the pink mini version I got her. Make it a him/her thing 🙂

                                    Fat dudes need good clothes too.

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                                    • SeulS
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                                      Have a Kershaw Zing up for sale btw… Although nemesisnow1200 (from the IH forum) expressed interest...

                                      Anyway: if you want a cheap, US made knife, Kershaw is the way to go...

                                      Sent from my BlackBerry 9520 using Tapatalk

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                                      • GilesG
                                        Giles
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                                        Kershaw Chive - can be picked up for around USD30 - I got 2 in NYC couple of weeks ago….

                                        "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                                        • SeulS
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                                          If shopping on eBay, buy from this lad:

                                          http://stores.ebay.com/dullknifeterminator

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                                          • DougNgD
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                                            @urbanwoodsman:

                                            Alright knife guys, I want an assisted open, 4" or smaller, made in USA(unless you convince me otherwise) pocket knife for under $75.

                                            Any ideas?

                                            I'm more interested in the Levis of the knife world or my cash flow is anyways…

                                            If you're willing to go a little over your $75 budget:

                                            http://www.knifeworks.com/kershawkenonionbluraluminumandcarbonfiberhandles154cm.aspx

                                            It's a classic. And Alton Brown's every day carry. Great knife materials. There are other Blurs that cost less, but they use skateboard tape on the handle, and will not be kind on your jeans

                                            The Kershaw Leek is also one of my favorites. This one is particularly awesome

                                            http://www.knifeworks.com/kershawleekstainlesssteelhandlesandvik13c26cpm-d2compositeplainedge.aspx

                                            If you're willing to budge from your made in the USA requirement:

                                            http://www.knifeworks.com/columbiariveronionripplebluestainlesssteelhandleplainedge.aspx

                                            It's not assisted open, doesn't need the spring. It uses ball bearings in the handle, and flips open faster than an assisted open. It's Jody's every day carry, I carry mine occassionally (I usually carry a CRKT Eros). Slim, fast, great ergonomics, and really really beautiful. Made in Taiwan, but the warranty is fantastic as the company is headquartered in Portland. They'll take care of you if you have any issues

                                            Btw, you might have issues getting a knife shipped to NY by a retailer because of the current knife crackdown there. Best bet is to use a proxy

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

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