Pocketknives/Kitchen Knives/Fixed Blades
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The AXIS locking mechanism is amazing. I heartily recommend the Benchmade models designed by Osborne… the 942 and 943 are particularly beautiful knives. (go to WeBeKnives on pier 39 if you want to handle these in person - horrible location, great friendly knifeshop in SF - they also carry Chris Reeve.. who, I must say, makes MOTHERFUCKING DELICIOUS knives. Definite kinship betwixt IH and CR knives in terms of overbuilt, superdurable classic design.)
I agree, over the years, I've had a LOT of knives…not nearly as many as Commodorewheeler, but my fair share. I've had folders as expensive as $600, and as cheap as $50, and nothing really has the staying power in my pocket as a CRK. My Sebenza is actually getting a refurb at the CRK shop, it's been getting beat up for years now and it's time for some TLC from the shop.
If you can, I would recommend feeling up both the Sebenza and the Umnumzaan. The Umnumzaan is the only knife to replace the Sebenza as my heavy use EDC
Re: AXIS Lock, my step son has a Benchmade Griptilian which he loves, but the AXIS lock never did anything for me. Maybe it's because I'm used to liner/frame locks, but the AXIS just seems to be a pain in the ass to unlock for me
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All great points. Personally if I was looking at an axis type of lock then I'd go Benchmade. If going framelock, I'd go Sebenza, which has a bushing to keep it from being over tightened and also keeps the blade centered (google it).
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I guess tomorrow I will be making the dreaded trip down to Pier 39 to WeBeKnives… Been there before and know it is one of the only spots in SF but it is a bit expensive. I will go and handle everything you have all discussed and make a decision. I normally would go onto the Internet right after going into the shop and find the item much cheaper, but as it is basically the only spot in SF of its kind I will prob pay extra to support it. Pictures to come. Might have a new blade tomorrow!
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I guess tomorrow I will be making the dreaded trip down to Pier 39 to WeBeKnives… Been there before and know it is one of the only spots in SF but it is a bit expensive. I will go and handle everything you have all discussed and make a decision. I normally would go onto the Internet right after going into the shop and find the item much cheaper, but as it is basically the only spot in SF of its kind I will prob pay extra to support it. Pictures to come. Might have a new blade tomorrow!
Lando, have you ever been to TAD Gear?
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TAD rocks…
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Lando, have you ever been to TAD Gear?
Nope.
lando, you should check it out. then you can eat at hard knoxx across the street
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I guess tomorrow I will be making the dreaded trip down to Pier 39 to WeBeKnives… Been there before and know it is one of the only spots in SF but it is a bit expensive. I will go and handle everything you have all discussed and make a decision. I normally would go onto the Internet right after going into the shop and find the item much cheaper, but as it is basically the only spot in SF of its kind I will prob pay extra to support it. Pictures to come. Might have a new blade tomorrow!
Webeknives is fairly pricey for production knives, but they are one of the few places that carry customs as well. I once picked up a Deryk Munroe folder there at an amazingly low price. I got luck, they didn't even know who the maker of the piece was.
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Well, one of the prototype jeans Haraki is sending me thiis week, has a hidden knife pocket incorporated into the design, so I need to test it properly…
YES YES YES!!!!
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Well, one of the prototype jeans Haraki is sending me thiis week, has a hidden knife pocket incorporated into the design, so I need to test it properly…
YES YES YES!!!!
i second that!
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Think I have just agreed to buy one of these:
Well, one of the prototype jeans Haraki is sending me thiis week, has a hidden knife pocket incorporated into the design, so I need to test it properly…Honestly Mrs G, that's the truth...G
Giles, Caswells are nicely done. I think you'll enjoy the way the pocket clip retracts into the spine of the knife.
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Lando, what did you get?
Nothing yet. Did not have time this past weekend. Possibly this week…
