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    • steelworkerS
      steelworker
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      I’m not sad.

      I take the personal responsibility of being able to defend myself. I don’t expect anyone else to do it for me, but if they are available, I will take it.

      The world has never been a safe place. Even the most primitive of animals have the ability to defend themselves.

      Humans are just the only ones that believe that they’re above it.

      That's right. Come to the States and find out what Minnesota Friendly really means.  ???

      Those are my principles, and if you don't like them…
      Well, I have others.

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      • DougNgD
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        @JDelage

        The RMJ is hot. I recognize the Williams, who made the other fixed blades?

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

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        • DougNgD
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          @steelworker

          No shit, by tonight I will have three families under my roof with a couple more people still thinking about hiding out here until the protesting/rioting is over. We're right by DC.

          My friends and family know my house is basically a fortress, so it's always a party here when shit goes down.

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

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          • Bfd70B
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            I’ve got a few microtech otf but i think the benchmade infidel series is better for self defense. Sturdy and intuitive deployment.

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            • JDelageJ
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              @DougNg:

              @JDelageThe RMJ is hot. I recognize the Williams, who made the other fixed blades?

              The two oriented vertically are made by TRC Knives, a brand from Lithuania.

              The bottom one is made by a French knife maker.

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              • DougNgD
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                @Bfd70:

                I’ve got a few microtech otf but i think the benchmade infidel series is better for self defense. Sturdy and intuitive deployment.

                I’ve handled the Infidels and I wasn’t overly impressed. The blade rattled, the handle was thicker but didn’t seem to add anything to the conversation but weight, and the Dirac has the same cover firing mechanism.

                Their customer service is better than microtechs though

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

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                • dinobarnesberlinD
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                  • steelworkerS
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                    @DougNg:

                    @steelworker

                    No shit, by tonight I will have three families under my roof with a couple more people still thinking about hiding out here until the protesting/rioting is over. We're right by DC.

                    My friends and family know my house is basically a fortress, so it's always a party here when shit goes down.

                    My brother and family lives in Minneapolis about 5 minutes from the 5th Precinct. We've had-discussions- about owning arms in the past, and after last night I believe he's had an epiphany. 😶

                    Those are my principles, and if you don't like them…
                    Well, I have others.

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                    • CutlasshoundC
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                      Heinnie x Real Steel Luna G10

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                      I ain't got time to bleed.

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                      • MattM
                        Matt
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                        Spyder v tick…

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                        • GilesG
                          Giles
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                          Spyder 1 : Tick 0

                          "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                          • SeulS
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                            That's a beauty…

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                            • neph93N
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                              I’m looking at buying my first high(er) end knife this summer. There are a number of Spyderco knives that have caught by eye including an iteration of the Native, but does anyone have intel on or experience with Bestech?

                              Their Pebble knife is very attractive and is the sort of size I’m looking for. It also has what I think of as a utilitarian blade which will suit my everyday needs …

                              “Some of those that work forces
                              Are the same that burn crosses”

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                              • CutlasshoundC
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                                @neph93:

                                I’m looking at buying my first high(er) end knife this summer. There are a number of Spyderco knives that have caught by eye including an iteration of the Native, but does anyone have intel on or experience with Bestech?

                                Their Pebble knife is very attractive and is the sort of size I’m looking for. It also has what I think of as a utilitarian blade which will suit my everyday needs …

                                I know that the Bestech Junzi has had some great reviews over at Hennie, not handled one in person though. I have one of the UK legal Hinderer’s which I really like but I would say that the quality of the Spyderco stuff is second to none and the leaf shaped blade looks non-threatening and is pretty practical for edc imo.

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                                I ain't got time to bleed.

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                                • DougNgD
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                                  Bestech seems like they’re one of several knife companies out of China that are using some impressive levels of machining to make knives out of okay flavored steels.

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

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                                  • JDelageJ
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                                    Never heard of the brand…

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                                    • neph93N
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                                      @DougNg:

                                      Bestech seems like they’re one of several knife companies out of China that are using some impressive levels of machining to make knives out of okay flavored steels.

                                      I’m a noob in this particular area. What you’re saying is that the high quality of machining, of average metals gives a decent blade at a lower price? Or is the steel going to start out well but lose degrade?

                                      @Cutlasshound i actually find the Spyderco blades scary looking [emoji1] very attractive, but scary looking. I’m leaning towards Spyderco for sure, as the variety available, even in Norway, is impressive so choosing something in terms of size, practical application and quality is not a problem. The only area in which choice is poor with Spyderco is colour, not my biggest priority for a 100-300USD knife though.

                                      Typically these things are very expensive here, but ordering from abroad will incur heavy customs duty so the difference is not huge at the end of the day. I have a fixed blade hunting knife, and general outdoors knife already, both domestically made and of decent enough quality. My edc is an inexpensive Gerber Scout and a vintage SAK with grooming attatchments. So I’m looking for upgrades to those and well as something with a decent locking mechanism I can have with me for carpentry/building work.

                                      “Some of those that work forces
                                      Are the same that burn crosses”

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                                      • LewisStonehouseL
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                                        @neph93 I'd go with the Spyderco for sure.

                                        If you want to try a work around on the duty by ordering to the UK and having it sent on, I'd be happy to help  🙂

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                                        • neph93N
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                                          @neph93 I'd go with the Spyderco for sure.

                                          If you want to try a work around on the duty by ordering to the UK and having it sent on, I'd be happy to help  🙂

                                          That is very kind of you sir. The thought had occurred but the Norwegian customs, while quicker than the Germans are just as evil when it comes to scanning packages and comparing contents to inventory. If anything comes up funny they open the package and find the cost of the item. Then charge you for the “service” along with VAT and a load of other crap [emoji1]

                                          “Some of those that work forces
                                          Are the same that burn crosses”

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                                          • SeulS
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                                            nephy I can send you a nice Spyderco and we can fake a Paypal receipt (standard practice for me)… Just so you can try it out...

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