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    Seul
    Joined: 24 Nov 2009

    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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      DougNg
      Joined: 24 Sept 2009

      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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        DougNg
        Joined: 24 Sept 2009

        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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          Seul
          Joined: 24 Nov 2009

          I read about their CQI…  😉

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            DougNg
            Joined: 24 Sept 2009

            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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              Seul
              Joined: 24 Nov 2009

              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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                DougNg
                Joined: 24 Sept 2009

                You need a Victorinox Tinker

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

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                  Seul
                  Joined: 24 Nov 2009

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

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                    DougNg
                    Joined: 24 Sept 2009

                    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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                      rob j. cole
                      Raw and Unwashed
                      Joined: 7 Sept 2010

                      For all Chris Reeve supporters  😉

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                        DougNg
                        Joined: 24 Sept 2009

                        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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                          DougNg
                          Joined: 24 Sept 2009

                          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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                            Seul
                            Joined: 24 Nov 2009

                            @DougNg:

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

                            No scientific or any other merit to this test indeed.

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                              DougNg
                              Joined: 24 Sept 2009

                              Not just that, but the "tests" aren't even valid. Why would you baton logs like that? Because you don't have an axe or a saw handy? How the hell would you have logs in the first place then?!? And whacking a sharp knife like that is asking for an accident.

                              These videos are for people with no real experience working with their knives

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

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                                urbanwoodsman
                                Banned
                                Joined: 16 Aug 2011

                                One of my friends got me this knife as a present. Fucking badass knife.

                                DPx HEST w/Micarta handle

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                                  derivative666
                                  Joined: 30 Jan 2011

                                  Sic

                                  "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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                                    TJ
                                    Joined: 26 Jul 2012

                                    A friend of mine just got one of those today, too.  Pretty rad.

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                                      daveo
                                      Raw and Unwashed
                                      Joined: 12 Oct 2009

                                      Anyone have any feedback on the HEST 2.0 folder?

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                                        Seul
                                        Joined: 24 Nov 2009

                                        Spyderco Caly3 super blue steel… Mmmm...  😘

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                                          llvlaglne
                                          Joined: 8 Apr 2011

                                          Every so often I either witness or am the first responder to a motor vehicle accident or some kind of accident. Was looking for any multitool that would be super reliable. I am trying to look for something that has a glass breaker, a blade and safety cutter that can easily shred open seat belts or clothing.

                                          Was looking at a benchmade auto triage as an option but open to suggestions.

                                          Brother seul, hope you can help me out

                                          Sent from my iPhone

                                          "…think of a world tour as similar as to the sisterhood of the traveling pants." -LandoCal126

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