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    Iron Heart Fall/Winter 2025 Live Reveal - Thursday 12th of June at 1700BST

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    • SeulS
      Seul
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      This saves me from doing my homework… Thanks DNG... No Persistence for me!..  🙂

      I still wonder how they can sell the Delica for such an astonoshing price, keeping in mind it's Japanese made... I know it's an old model (well: 1990 was a long time ago I guess), but still... Quite remarkable...

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      • DougNgD
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        Don't get me wrong, it's a fantastic knife for $30. The lockup is perfect and it's price point is perfect for abusing or neglecting

        Re: the Delica's price: the steel is a tried and true steel, VG10. Been around for awhile. I like it a lot personally. Takes a great edge and sharpens easily. Doesn't rust easily and will hold an edge for at least a day of regular (not heavy) use. Also, the handles are injection molded, so after the initial investment in molds (I think the owner said it's several thousand dollars), the cost is mainly the material, and FRN is relatively inexpensive.

        So between the low cost of a steel that's been around for awhile and low manufacturing costs, the knife comes out to about 50 bucks

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

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        • DougNgD
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          Btw, the Delica has been around for 20 years, but the Delica 4 has only been around for a handful. It's had a number of improvements over the years. It's a very evolved design

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

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          • SeulS
            Seul
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            I read about their CQI…  😉

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            • DougNgD
              DougNg
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              If you're interested in Japan made knives, I've had some positive experiences with Al Mar Knives as well. They make very slim, light knives in their ultralight line, and the Shrike is one of the sharpest knives out of the box I've ever seen for a production piece

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

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              • SeulS
                Seul
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                Very classic designs on those Al Mars… Nice stuff... Gonna look into it some more... You're really NO help when it comes to me trying not to buy knives, D…

                • Sebenza: your fault (eternally grateful)
                • Kershaws: your fault (fun buggers!)
                • Delica: your fault (can't wait!)
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                • DougNgD
                  DougNg
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                  You need a Victorinox Tinker

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

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                  • SeulS
                    Seul
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                    Used to carry one as a kid (11-12)… Wouldn't know what to do with one these days...  😃

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                    • DougNgD
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                      Big blade for food, little blade for opening packages

                      Screwdriver for tightening stuff up/scraping crap out of the treads of boots

                      Bottle opener so you don't have to carry one on your keys

                      Can opener can also be used as a hook for out of reach wires, also has a small screwdriver

                      Awl for pilot holes for screws

                      Phillips head screwdriver…for driving screws

                      Tweezers for splinters, stray hair that a razor missed

                      Toothpick

                      Small pin for blisters/opening up jammed cd-rom drives/resetting small electronics with a reset hole

                      Lanyard for using your Swiss Army Knife as a mace on the head of the guy that didn't come prepared for most anything

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

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                      • R
                        rob j. cole
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                        For all Chris Reeve supporters  😉

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                        • DougNgD
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                          That guy is a complete idiot

                          Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

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

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                          • DougNgD
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                            Destruction tests like Noss really piss me off

                            All the engineering that goes into knives, and the guy attempts to discredit the value of the knives when he uses knives in stupid ways

                            Splitting wood by whacking the spine of a knife is appropriate only if you are a complete moron. Taking a sledgehammer to the spine of a knife is beyond my comprehension

                            By his definition of what defines a "tough knife", I have an 80lb kettlebell at home that is a better knife

                            Gentlemen, this is precisely why you should avoid getting kicked in the balls too often, you'll wind up with kids like this

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

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                            • SeulS
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                              @DougNg:

                              Gentlemen, this is precisely why you should avoid getting kicked in the balls too often, you'll wind up with kids like this

                              No scientific or any other merit to this test indeed.

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                              • DougNgD
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                                Not just that, but the "tests" aren't even valid. Why would you baton logs like that? Because you don't have an axe or a saw handy? How the hell would you have logs in the first place then?!? And whacking a sharp knife like that is asking for an accident.

                                These videos are for people with no real experience working with their knives

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

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                                • urbanwoodsmanU
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                                  One of my friends got me this knife as a present. Fucking badass knife.

                                  DPx HEST w/Micarta handle

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                                  • derivative666D
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                                    "honorable mention to the bearded giant aka derivative666 for being a stand up dude & not changing with the seasons since i've been around these parts" Monday

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                                    • TJT
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                                      A friend of mine just got one of those today, too.  Pretty rad.

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                                        daveo
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                                        Anyone have any feedback on the HEST 2.0 folder?

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                                        • SeulS
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                                          Spyderco Caly3 super blue steel… Mmmm...  😘

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                                          • llvlaglneL
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                                            Every so often I either witness or am the first responder to a motor vehicle accident or some kind of accident. Was looking for any multitool that would be super reliable. I am trying to look for something that has a glass breaker, a blade and safety cutter that can easily shred open seat belts or clothing.

                                            Was looking at a benchmade auto triage as an option but open to suggestions.

                                            Brother seul, hope you can help me out

                                            Sent from my iPhone

                                            "…think of a world tour as similar as to the sisterhood of the traveling pants." -LandoCal126

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