Pocketknives/Kitchen Knives/Fixed Blades

[mclaincausey]

That pricing is way too high for a factory piece IMO. You could get one of Ohta's hand-made traditional Western custom knives for that kind of loot. Granted, this is a slipjoint and not a lock back, but something like this, for example:
https://www.arizonacustomknives.com/Model-108-by-Hiroaki-Ohta-Knives.aspx?ReturnUrl=Hiroaki-Ohta.aspx%3FPage%3D

This site has a number of good custom blades as well, plenty in Damascus.

Here's a lockback: http://customknifegallery.com/lee1f.html#fbm

And another: http://customknifegallery.com/ricke1f.html#diw
And a framelock I almost bought myself: http://customknifegallery.com/wilmot1f.html#DIW1

[jdl1279]

I like the more rounded, contour heel. There is a Damascus/Sheephorn listed that is nice on the site, but I don't see anything from Ohta that is quite right. It's a little thing, but that heel makes a difference in feel when skinning small game, or other tasks that take more control at blade tip.

[seawolf]

I need to stop looking at this thread. I found a Japanese kitchen knife forum and had to use the Men In Black memory eraser thingie immediatley afterwards.

[mclaincausey]

I found a site with killer gyuto and other Japanese steel. Aogami clad with stainless, incredibly thin. In a word, "sploosh."

[DougNg]

@seawolf:

I need to stop looking at this thread. I found a Japanese kitchen knife forum and had to use the Men In Black memory eraser thingie immediatley afterwards.

Chefworks just came out with their Rain line with Ken Onion. Worth taking a look. I bought their 4" chef's knife for Jody for Christmas.

[derivative666]

Hiroaki Ohta

[Grumpy Mike]

A new addy… cheers

[Seul]

Sick…

[Blackheart]

Damn nice Mike…

[jdl1279]

Just bought this… I liked the first one so much, after a bit of looking I figured it easiest just to buy this one

http://www.smkw.com/webapp/eCommerce/products/Case/Case+Sawcut+Antique+Jigged+Bone+Mid-Folding+Hunter/CA31737.html

[derivative666]

I really like case nice job

[Mild7]

I'm in need of a moonglow native 5.  Does anyone know where I could find?

[Seul]

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/forumdisplay.php/892-For-Sale-Production-Folders-(Individual)

[Mild7]

Thanks Seul. I do keep an eye on that forum..

[jdl1279]

Thanks d, had the same model previously in redbone, was absolutely the perfect everyday carry for me. I have a few Case, in a few models little complaints.

[jdl1279]

Arrived today, almost forgot how much I love the feel of this model

[natehate]

thats pretty

[jdl1279]

Thanks nate, already thinking about changing out bolsters and pocket clip for some brass Never ending

[DougNg]

My occasional carry when I need to dress it up:

Spyderco Dragonfly Nishijin w/ ZDP-189 blade

Not my pictures. Can't get a good enough shot with my iPhone

[mclaincausey]

I've been all Ohta and Spyderco of late. Love the gimping on that blade Doug. Love my strop too.