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    zhivago
    Raw and Unwashed
    Joined: 17 Aug 2010

    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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      joesaintjohn
      啓蒙家
      Joined: 9 Aug 2012

      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.

      last edited by 11 Apr 2012, 07:49 4 Nov 2012, 07:45 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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        Seul
        Joined: 24 Nov 2009

        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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          Giles
          IHUK Crew
          Joined: 22 Sept 2009

          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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            Seul
            Joined: 24 Nov 2009

            If shopping on eBay, buy from this lad:

            http://stores.ebay.com/dullknifeterminator

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              DougNg
              Joined: 24 Sept 2009

              @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

              last edited by 4 Nov 2012, 14:30 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                DougNg
                Joined: 24 Sept 2009

                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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                  DougNg
                  Joined: 24 Sept 2009

                  @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

                  last edited by 4 Nov 2012, 14:39 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                    DougNg
                    Joined: 24 Sept 2009

                    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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                      urbanwoodsman
                      Banned
                      Joined: 16 Aug 2011

                      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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                        urbanwoodsman
                        Banned
                        Joined: 16 Aug 2011

                        Giles, where did you get the Chives?

                        last edited by 4 Nov 2012, 15:39 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                          Giles
                          IHUK Crew
                          Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                          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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                            DougNg
                            Joined: 24 Sept 2009

                            Hit me up if you need to ship to my house and then I'll ship to yours. NYC has become a nanny state, and has really cracked down on knife sales

                            Kershaw is usually better to get through Amazon because of their warranty policy. I usually go though Knifeworks.com, Knifecenter.com, or Newgraham.com when I can't go through Amazon for production knives. GPKnives.com also has good prices but I've never shopped through them

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

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                              DougNg
                              Joined: 24 Sept 2009

                              Btw, rumor has it that the Blue Ripple with Stainless handles is going to be retired. No reason behind it, it's been a great seller.

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

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                                zhivago
                                Raw and Unwashed
                                Joined: 17 Aug 2010

                                @DougNg:

                                @zhivago:

                                Microtech might be worth checking out…

                                Microtech's warranty is famously shitty

                                Good to know, a buddy of mine just gave me one as gift a while back, haven't handled it a whole lot because I'm not to into autos but I know they are U.S.A. made and seemed decent enough the little I did handle it. Thanks for the info Doug!

                                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"

                                last edited by 4 Nov 2012, 18:24 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                  Anesthetist
                                  見習いボス
                                  Joined: 14 May 2011

                                  Sniper Bladeworks mini DH.

                                  IG: bluehandsslim

                                  last edited by 4 Nov 2012, 19:07 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                    urbanwoodsman
                                    Banned
                                    Joined: 16 Aug 2011

                                    @DougNg:

                                    Hit me up if you need to ship to my house and then I'll ship to yours. NYC has become a nanny state, and has really cracked down on knife sales

                                    Kershaw is usually better to get through Amazon because of their warranty policy. I usually go though Knifeworks.com, Knifecenter.com, or Newgraham.com when I can't go through Amazon for production knives. GPKnives.com also has good prices but I've never shopped through them

                                    Thanks for all the suggestions.

                                    I'll let you know if I need any more help, Doug.

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                                      DougNg
                                      Joined: 24 Sept 2009

                                      This is the most accurate as far as color that I've seen of the Ripple. This one is the Ripple 2, but you get the idea. My camera won't pick up the colors right for some reason

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

                                      last edited by 5 Nov 2012, 02:33 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                        urbanwoodsman
                                        Banned
                                        Joined: 16 Aug 2011

                                        I ended up getting a Kershaw Cryo and a Kershaw Scallion with a red anodized aluminum handle for $66.66 shipped. Maybe a carbon fiber blur or G10 leek will be next.

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                                          DougNg
                                          Joined: 24 Sept 2009

                                          I'm not the biggest fan of the Scallion, it's fucking tiny. The Cryo is really nice

                                          The only problem with the Cryo is that…eventually you'll want a bigger Hinderer...=)

                                          Check out the Zero Tolerance 0560 🙂

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

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