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    • michaeljcrM
      michaeljcr
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      That Marlowe looks fantastic! I don't think it'd be legal here in the UK though (for EDC that is).

      I want one though…

      Michael

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      • DougNgD
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        Hey Ken,

        All valid points, which is why I have both a selection of tactical knives and traditional folders. That being said, my carry 95% of the time is a traditional knife. I use my knife to cut my food, open and break down boxes, and some simple DIY fix ups around the house.

        Anything more complicated around the house goes to my SOG Powerassist

        And there were times when I wanted a knife that could handle more, in the event that more might be tossed at me. I found out while on inspections, it was handier to keep a knife available that could be opened with one hand. More importantly, I've found, is that I can put the knife away one handed as well. Slipjoints require two hands, or pressing it against your body which isn't always the safest thing to do, and a fixed blade being resheathed when you're in a rush or doing six things at once is risky business

        That being said, 95% of the time, I get by with a slipjoint. The most "hard use" I put my knife through is breaking down boxes. Even when I carried a tactical folder daily, I never needed a locking blade, except for the occasion I thought it would be fun to use my knife to do something it wasn't designed for, and that was always for fun, never for anything I needed to do

        And you really can't compare the patina formed on carbon steel to the scratches formed on stainless…one is a reflection of a lot of use...the other is just...scratches...but that's just my opinion

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

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        • SeulS
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          At my job, a knife that can be opened with one hand is a necessity… Hence why I went with auto's at first - til I was sick and tired of the springs breaking... The Sebenza is the perfect knife for me... Open and close with one hand, easily to clip on your jeans; all in all my perfect workbuddy...

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          • DougNgD
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            Plus it's relatively easy to clean, even if you don't want to disassemble it. Just spray with water, then with some WD40, let it dry overnight

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

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              @michaeljcr:

              That Marlowe looks fantastic! I don't think it'd be legal here in the UK though (for EDC that is).

              I want one though…

              Michael

              Yeah, I've heard that locking folders are illegal to carry in the UK. Plus that Marlowe has a 4" blade, so if you guys have a length limit, it is probably over that as well.

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                @DougNg:

                And you really can't compare the patina formed on carbon steel to the scratches formed on stainless…one is a reflection of a lot of use...the other is just...scratches...but that's just my opinion

                LOL, you can get a tactical folder made with a carbon steel blade if you really want that patina, but then the knife would be harder to clean, and I'd be worried about it rusting around the pivot area where I can't reach the blade to clean it.

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                • DougNgD
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                  I think there's a couple tactical folders with carbon steel…Sniper Bladeworks comes to mind...but personally, for a tactical folder I would want stainless or something very close to stainless like D2 or CPM 3V

                  Tactical knives are just...no muss, no fuss, and does what you need it to do

                  But there's a certain charm for me in traditionals 🙂

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

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                    @DougNg:

                    I think there's a couple tactical folders with carbon steel…Sniper Bladeworks comes to mind...but personally, for a tactical folder I would want stainless or something very close to stainless like D2 or CPM 3V

                    Tactical knives are just...no muss, no fuss, and does what you need it to do

                    But there's a certain charm for me in traditionals 🙂

                    Yeah, it's a matter of personal taste. I like traditionals for fun, but I find tacticals to be a lot more user-friendly and versatile.

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                      some of mine

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                        daveo
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                        You weren't lying, you do like Emersons…

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                          Yesssir!

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                          • caseywisenbakerC
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                            aside from the german sailors knife..i always keep a couple of these around..
                            just in case a rumble breaks out with the Socs.

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                            • caseywisenbakerC
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                              not exactly a pocket knife…but have you guys seen this? a pocket chainsaw!

                              WANT.

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                                @caseywisenbaker:

                                aside from the german sailors knife..i always keep a couple of these around..
                                just in case a rumble breaks out with the Socs.

                                now that's what i was talking about..

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                                  @caseywisenbaker:

                                  aside from the german sailors knife..i always keep a couple of these around..
                                  just in case a rumble breaks out with the Socs.

                                  Fucking socs…gotta watch your back or next thing you know they'll be drowning your friend in a fountain.
                                  if that's the milano brand stiletto ..I have it in blue..a pretty solid knife for a good price.

                                  Edit:it is milano..sorry couldn't see it on my phone

                                  www.JoshBustosPhoto.com

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                                  • DougNgD
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                                    Just ordered this:

                                    How fucking fresh is that???

                                    Youtube Iain Sinclair Cardsharp

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

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                                    • simoncS
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                                      I think this is pretty sweet  http://www.knifeart.com/crusaderforge2.html  in fact you might be able to help I am looking for a boot knife for my wesco boss' any suggestions?

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                                      • SeulS
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                                        DnG: that's effin brilliiant!..

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                                        • DougNgD
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                                          @simonc:

                                          I think this is pretty sweet  http://www.knifeart.com/crusaderforge2.html  in fact you might be able to help I am looking for a boot knife for my wesco boss' any suggestions?

                                          Price range?

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

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                                          • simoncS
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                                            Er, under $1000 ?  But it has to be thin can be kinda big as it goes in a long knife pocket on the inside slit in the boot but must be thin.  Cheers.

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