Pocketknives/Kitchen Knives/Fixed Blades
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I forgot to mention what I use to sharpen. I am currently using a sharpmaker and I"m not all that happy with the results I'm getting (I find the time/result ratio to be better with my 5 stone Lansky kit). I have been on the fence about an Edge Pro for awhile now though…
Paula bought me an Edge Pro a few months ago, I love it. I can actually sharpen knives now.
Anyways, here's my motley collection:
Nice collection, Giles! I like your Kreins a lot, I've got a couple of pieces by him as well.
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That Sibert does look quite tasty, but if I'm going to buy a Benchmade it sure as shit is going to be one with an Axis lock… I love those things. Also, I heard they're using the perforated bushing from the umnumzaan on the Insingo (but without the crazy huge pivot)... It looks so juicy.
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Yup, the new Sebbies all have the perfed washers. I'll tell ya, I LOVE my Umnumzaan
I would send my Sebbie in for those perfed washers, but I'm really attached to my Sebenza and kinda don't want it to change for sentimental value
Braille teeth, I don't know if you've seen Ken's collection before, but it's legendary, and that's not an exaggeration.
Oh, and I have a special edition Sebenza. Google "In Remembrance" Sebenza. That one is near and dear to my heart as well
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Yep, 2" blade. 5" total length. Just like my Pro-Tech Stinger.
Eli, there used to be a CRK model called the Umfaan that was smaller than the small Sebenza, but it is no longer in production, and with a blade length of 2.3", it still might be too big for what you are looking for.
I didn't mention that one since it's one of the hardest knives ever to find, and you'll pay through the damn nose for it
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Trigger pulled on Insingo. It has been an expensive/glorious day.
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Congrats! Let us know how it is. I'd like to hear about how it differs from the standard Sebenza other than the blade profile.
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I didn't mention that one since it's one of the hardest knives ever to find, and you'll pay through the damn nose for it
How much we talking 'bout?..
Eli, the aftermarket demand on these has actually decreased in the past few years. 2-3 years ago, it would have cost you $600-$700 or more to get them on the secondary market. In the past year, I have seen them sell for cheaper, more in the $400-$450 range. Obviously, there still is an aftermarket premium on these, and like Doug said, they are really rare, but it's not as cost-prohibitive to get them now as it once was.
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Seul, William Henry and Fallkniven might have something for you as well. Been thinking about a good fit for you lately
I've always wanted a William Henry
onlyfineknives.com has a nice selection
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One thing I will say about the Wm. Henry's is that I could NEVER feel comfortable actually DOING anything with one of them. I'm not opposed to opulence by any means, but I feel like they are kind of delicate in their craftsmanship. (I mean, we're all Iron Heart wearers here, we presumably place a premium on utility and durability…) The button lock is quite elegant...
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Since I was a kid, I've always liked pocketknives. My first one was an El Cheapo slipjoint. When I was a teenager, my dad got me a Swiss Army Knife. And the irresponsible teenager I was, I lost the damn thing
Fast forward about a dozen years, and my tastes in pocketknives is not unlike my taste in denim: refined and expensive
For the last few years, this has been my predominant Every Day Carry knife. Having a pocketknife, in my opinion, just goes with the workwear motif…and is an essential tool for every man...even if it's to open up envelopes
Anyone else carry a pocketknife?
Chris Reeve Knives Large Classic Sebenza
I have a LOT of knives (well, less these days, maybe two dozen tops), but this is the one I always go back to. The handles are sandblasted titanium and develops wear and character just like a good pair of jeans
Ha! I have the same one.
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CRK Insingo recieved.
OMG is it hot. And Large. Funny anodized lanyard thing. but HOT.
I love the blade profile - it has a beautiful curve to it.
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Nice!! congrats.
I thought about getting one, but I actually prefer the normal blade and already have one. Might wait for the 2010 limited edition though.
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Yayyyyyyyy. (note heavy duty paracord lanyard… ain't lettin' this get away without a fight.)
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- small hands
- esthetics: 5" makes me go
- easier to work with; at least for the kind of work I use it for (mainly cutting boxes, ropes, plastic,…)
I'm open to anything under 7" global length, though. I still have to look into your recommendations, but wanted to honour your question with a quick response either way.
Edit: more importantly, it HAS to be a semi-auto (switchblade type).
