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    • DougNgD
      DougNg
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      Sorry, busiest time of the year for me. Thanks for the invite

      Is Rick going to that one? It's the East Coast Custom Knife Show, right? I know RJ Martin used to always attend that one.

      If you want an amazing custom knife, def check out that guy

      Edit: yep, looks like Rick is going to that show. Say hi for me, Rick and I have been friends for many years

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

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      • DougNgD
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        Uh, if it's the ECCKS in NJ, the dates are 3/1-3/3, and showing up on the last day of a show is kind of a waste of time. Everything is sold out by then

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

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        • derivative666D
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          @DougNg:

          Uh, if it's the ECCKS in NJ, the dates are 3/1-3/3, and showing up on the last day of a show is kind of a waste of time. Everything is sold out by then

          3/3 is the day I am going I'm out of town until then

          "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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          • SeulS
            Seul
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            Just wanna see what the fuss is all about  😎 😉 😉  Made in Japan, must be good  😃

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            • DougNgD
              DougNg
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              If you like the Delica, and since you like small knives, you might like this one:

              Spyderco Dragonfly 2 in G10

              I keep one handy by the front door to open packages

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

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              • SeulS
                Seul
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                Looks a bit too small I reckon… Was eyeballing this though. 6.8" (13/16" = .8125" right?).

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                • DougNgD
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                  Spyderco Persistence?

                  My son keeps one of those in the emergency road kit in his car. It's a nice knife, though I have learned to dislike the steel. Doesn't take a particularly sharp edge (though it comes back to a workable edge easy) and it tends to rust. Leaving it in the car has and will continue to be an issue, because the car is cold at night then warms up when it's on, so it accumulates condensation on the blade

                  I think this type of steel is fine if you use it every day, not great for the purpose we bought the knife for

                  Edit: I'm going to modify my statement that it's doesn't take a good edge. It's takes a pretty good edge, comes with an edge that's better than most, but it doesn't get to a level of sharpness that I'm completely satisfied with. For $20 more in a Delica, you get a hair whittling edge with some work.

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

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                  • DougNgD
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                    The Persistence is made in China, btw. The pivot action is not nearly as smooth as the made in the USA or Seki City Japan made knives

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

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                    • SeulS
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                      This saves me from doing my homework… Thanks DNG... No Persistence for me!..  🙂

                      I still wonder how they can sell the Delica for such an astonoshing price, keeping in mind it's Japanese made... I know it's an old model (well: 1990 was a long time ago I guess), but still... Quite remarkable...

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                      • DougNgD
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                        Don't get me wrong, it's a fantastic knife for $30. The lockup is perfect and it's price point is perfect for abusing or neglecting

                        Re: the Delica's price: the steel is a tried and true steel, VG10. Been around for awhile. I like it a lot personally. Takes a great edge and sharpens easily. Doesn't rust easily and will hold an edge for at least a day of regular (not heavy) use. Also, the handles are injection molded, so after the initial investment in molds (I think the owner said it's several thousand dollars), the cost is mainly the material, and FRN is relatively inexpensive.

                        So between the low cost of a steel that's been around for awhile and low manufacturing costs, the knife comes out to about 50 bucks

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

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                        • DougNgD
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                          Btw, the Delica has been around for 20 years, but the Delica 4 has only been around for a handful. It's had a number of improvements over the years. It's a very evolved design

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

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                          • SeulS
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                            I read about their CQI…  😉

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                            • DougNgD
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                              If you're interested in Japan made knives, I've had some positive experiences with Al Mar Knives as well. They make very slim, light knives in their ultralight line, and the Shrike is one of the sharpest knives out of the box I've ever seen for a production piece

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

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                              • SeulS
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                                Very classic designs on those Al Mars… Nice stuff... Gonna look into it some more... You're really NO help when it comes to me trying not to buy knives, D…

                                • Sebenza: your fault (eternally grateful)
                                • Kershaws: your fault (fun buggers!)
                                • Delica: your fault (can't wait!)
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                                • DougNgD
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                                  You need a Victorinox Tinker

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

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                                  • SeulS
                                    Seul
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                                    Used to carry one as a kid (11-12)… Wouldn't know what to do with one these days...  😃

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                                    • DougNgD
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                                      Big blade for food, little blade for opening packages

                                      Screwdriver for tightening stuff up/scraping crap out of the treads of boots

                                      Bottle opener so you don't have to carry one on your keys

                                      Can opener can also be used as a hook for out of reach wires, also has a small screwdriver

                                      Awl for pilot holes for screws

                                      Phillips head screwdriver…for driving screws

                                      Tweezers for splinters, stray hair that a razor missed

                                      Toothpick

                                      Small pin for blisters/opening up jammed cd-rom drives/resetting small electronics with a reset hole

                                      Lanyard for using your Swiss Army Knife as a mace on the head of the guy that didn't come prepared for most anything

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

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                                      • R
                                        rob j. cole
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                                        For all Chris Reeve supporters  😉

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                                        • DougNgD
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                                          That guy is a complete idiot

                                          Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

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

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                                          • DougNgD
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                                            Destruction tests like Noss really piss me off

                                            All the engineering that goes into knives, and the guy attempts to discredit the value of the knives when he uses knives in stupid ways

                                            Splitting wood by whacking the spine of a knife is appropriate only if you are a complete moron. Taking a sledgehammer to the spine of a knife is beyond my comprehension

                                            By his definition of what defines a "tough knife", I have an 80lb kettlebell at home that is a better knife

                                            Gentlemen, this is precisely why you should avoid getting kicked in the balls too often, you'll wind up with kids like this

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

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