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    • SeulS
      Seul
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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
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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
                        joesaintjohn
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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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                                • DougNgD
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                                  Btw, the standard Zing is not assisted open, but the new Stainless Steel handled one is

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

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                                  • DougNgD
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                                    @zhivago:

                                    Microtech might be worth checking out…

                                    Microtech's warranty is famously shitty

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

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                                    • DougNgD
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                                      Also, the Kershaw Cryo is a good pick too. Rick Hinderer is a brilliant designer. Not made in the US though

                                      Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

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

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                                      • urbanwoodsmanU
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                                        I'm gonna look over all these. And you just read my mind Doug. Kershaw Cryo and Leek were in my amazon cart last night but I waited to see if anyone had any advice. Looks like I was on the right cheap track.

                                        Also, I've only had CRKT knives for the last few years and I do really love the brand too. I'll look into the Eros as well.

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                                        • urbanwoodsmanU
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                                          Giles, where did you get the Chives?

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                                          • GilesG
                                            Giles
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                                            I actually Ebayed them and have them shipped to Dougs, he bought them up to NYC with him…

                                            The seller was tercat265 he sold me 2 bnib etc for USD20 each...

                                            "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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