Pocketknives/Kitchen Knives/Fixed Blades

[scooter]

Prior to the past few years of my life, I didn't give any consideration to edc knives. Changing careers at the beginning of this decade has really changed that, though. Frankly, I don't know how I ever went through life, for so long, without carrying.

Up to this point, I've been carrying a half dozen or so inexpensive Kershaws. While, they've been somewhat serving my purposes, I've gotten the feeling I'm missing out on the usefulness of a better quality build. With a bit of reading(the final enablement coming here), I decided to acquire a Native 5. Most opinions I've read seemed to point to a preference for the lightweight version, and researching steels led me to pick S35VN for my first build. With the code @Manticore provided, I'm definitely happy with the price. Thanks for the push, fellas…

Here it is...

[DougNg]

You can spend a lot more money on a knife than the Native, but the improvement in functionality will only be incremental at best.

If I still carried a locking single bladed knife, it would be either the Native or the Dragonfly.

But for me, a multitool suits my needs better.

[brobles]

What knife is in my pocket?

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[mclaincausey]

Thanks @Manticore I picked up a lil something. Which multi, @DougNg ?

[mikebarhoot]

Brobles… Emerson if i had to guess based on Black G10 and clip.

[Seul]

@scooter:

I decided to acquire a Native 5.

Today I used it extensively for the first time… It is a brilliant piece of kit... The sound of the locking mechanism is EPIC... The whole thing feels sturdy as fuck... Light... Handles like a dream... It just confirms that I don't need a knife bigger than 7" (total length, also insert 7" "that's what she said" joke)...

I hope you have the same feelings about this, but I'm almost certain you will... Just remember to apply some WD-40 if it's not opening smooth at first... It almost felt like it was grinding against another bit of metal at first, but it just needed a bit of lube (insert 7" here)...

[Chris]

Grinding always gets better with lube?

[Seul]

I'm just going to point at your avatar. And I'm not telling what I'm pointing with.

points

[DougNg]

There probably was just a bit of grit in the pivot and the WD40 washed it out.

[mclaincausey]

Pointing with your finger is rude. What @Seul is doing is showing affection.

[Sheepdog149]

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[scooter]

Well… I may have myself a new addiction. I followed up my first Spyderco purchase by grabbing this...

Looking out for something in M390, next…

[Seul]

Nice!..

[DougNg]

M390 is fun to sharpen

/sarcasm

[Seul]

Hey that wee new Zero Tolerance is up for pre-order at Knife Center Doug!..

https://www.knifecenter.com/item/ZT0022/zero-tolerance-0022-tim-galyean-flipper-knife-cpm-20cv-stonewashed-blade-carbon-fiber-and-titanium-handles

[mclaincausey]

Thanks @Seul #copped

[DougNg]

I'm on the notification list at DLT Trading. They've always been good to me so I keep going back to them.

[DougNg]

Realistically, I'll buy one, fondle it at home for a couple days, carry it for a couple days, miss my beloved Victorinox Tinker, and toss it in a drawer. I have dozens of knives in storage that I've amassed over the last ten years that have met the same fate.

Nothing really matches the size/functionality ratio of the Tinker.

Also: Macgyver

[mclaincausey]

Love this lil cheapie.

[mclaincausey]

@Seul …

https://www.swissarmy.com/us/en/Products/Swiss-Army-Knives/Medium-Pocket-Knives/Huntsman-Year-of-the-Pig-2019/p/1.3714.E8