Pocketknives/Kitchen Knives/Fixed Blades

[summ3rhays]

I would have never guessed that carbon and wood would look that nice together.

[Seth]

I'm looking for a recommendation. Do you guys have any complaints about the Zero Tolerance 0566? I'm thinking of buying it.  Or do you have other similar recommendations for that sort of Hinderer-inspired overbuilt flipper? My only concern is the 3.25" blade. I'd prefer 3.5" or 3.75". Oh, and I'd like to stay under $200. Maybe aound $150.

The half a dozen or so folders I have now are all $50 or less and Chinese made: Byrd, CRKT, Navy K series, Inron, etc. I have a Hinderer XM-24 copy that I love the ergonomics of.

Anyway, I'm looking at the next level of folders and thinking about the Zero Tolerance 0566 Blackwash. It combines US make, elmax steel, and Hinderer design for $125.

I also really like the SOG Tomcat. However, it doesn't have a clip or a flipper. Nice heavy build and Japanese blade but the design feels like it's stuck in the 1980's.

Thanks.

[derivative666]

Reach out to @urbanwoodsman he has owned the 0566 and has a lot of experience with ZT

[summ3rhays]

Bam! Dinosaur bone handle. It's from Santa Fe Stoneworks. Kind of unique and quirky fun. Don't know that I'll really use it too much, but what the hell.

I'm not a huge fan or expert on supposed Damascas steel, but the blade was made in Japan so I figured it must be decent.

[bubbapest]

anyone know of a good knife for cutting leather? i want to get into leatherworking

[bubbapest]

(have a learning kit but the learning kit came with pre cut leather blanks)

[seawolf]

@bubbapest:

anyone know of a good knife for cutting leather? i want to get into leatherworking

Just get yourself a standard utility knife to start. Here's a link to the model I have. http://smile.amazon.com/Stanley-Quick-Change-Utility-Stainless-Retractable/dp/B000051WTG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1412169673&sr=8-1&keywords=stanley+utility+knife

If you have any questions about leather working, shoot me a PM. Btw, if you're doing lots and lots of cutting someday, then you'll want to pick up a head knife, but for the volume of cutting you'll be doing, a cheap knife will be perfect.

[bubbapest]

awesome.  thanks seawolf!

[seawolf]

Anytime brother.

[Arlo]

Not actually a cutting instrument, nor something I carry around, but a very cool vintage piece. My father bought it in France for me.

[Anesthetist]

Badass!

[4c]

That's one finely crafted paperweight you've got there ArloVShop…

[pillowPANTS]

Got my Spyderco Southard back yesterday from a scale make over

Blackwood/MOP
Had the scale slimmed down so that it would be similar in thickness to the lock side. Turned out beautiful

[derivative666]

Wow

[pillowPANTS]

I know how u looove MOP jeff

[derivative666]

That I do

[Clint_D]

Does anyone have any experience with Medford knives?  I'm just asking because a little birdie told me I may be getting a TFF-4 for Christmas.

[Clint_D]

Just got this beauty last night from my girlfriend:

[mclaincausey]

Splendid!

[Anesthetist]

I dont know the brand, but it looks well made. The blade to handle ratio are consistent with what I'm into as well. Good grinds, framelock, and nice angles making me want to check one out someday.