The knife thread.

I figured I'm not the only one who appreciates a good one, or collects so post up let's see 'em. Let's see your opinions on brands, styles whatever.

Me personally am a huge fan of Kershaw, especially with the speedsafe system. Here's my 2 everyday's, a Whirlwind and a Chive. I've had the Whirlwind for a little over 2 years and seen it's abuse in the shop and the farm. I've never even touched the blade and I could still shave with it. Bought the Chive more or less cuz I liked it, it is a damn razor and it opens rediculously quick.
http://i393.photobucket.com/albums/p...0/b17ecd32.jpg

Kershaw Blackout with the speed safe. Only thing I don't like about it is that it cannot be used like a screwdriver without breaking the tip. Will be buying another Kershaw when I have some money.

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Originally Posted by Duct_tape123

Kershaw Blackout with the speed safe. Only thing I don't like about it is that it cannot be used like a screwdriver without breaking the tip. Will be buying another Kershaw when I have some money.

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I'm a big fan of all Kershaws. My daily is a Case Sodbuster.

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Originally Posted by pl4yboy

I'm a big fan of all Kershaws. My daily is a Case Sodbuster.

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The one Case I have, awesome knife just got tired of it falling out of my pocket.
http://i393.photobucket.com/albums/p...0/43905bd2.jpg

will take pictures and post, I collect Case barehead slimline trappers... but i have a chinese made switch that i want another one indentical to and dont know where to start searching...

love my gerber!

Applegate Covert Folder 154cm

http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/a...01223-2148.jpg

I love a good knife. I can't find one that can stand up long enough to me playing around though. Last gerber I had only lasted 3 months. Havent got a kershaw... yet. Was thinking about a benchmade or spider co. Anyone owned one of those brands?

This is about 2 years old, only been sharpened once and it was with a bench grinder. Tip broke off while using it as a screwdriver. It needs a good sharpening with a stone.
http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/j...e123/knife.jpg

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Originally Posted by Show&Go

I love a good knife. I can't find one that can stand up long enough to me playing around though. Last gerber I had only lasted 3 months. Havent got a kershaw... yet. Was thinking about a benchmade or spider co. Anyone owned one of those brands?

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You can't go wrong with a Spider Co.

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Originally Posted by pl4yboy

You can't go wrong with a Spider Co.

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Things are crazy expensive though. Dont wanna buy one and it only last a year or so ya know

I've had 2 benchmades issued to me. Liked them, but don't really have anything to compare them to. Both were the spring assisted/push button style. Lost the first one, and the tip on the second one broke while I was trying to pry open a toolbox in Afghanistan. Both were half serated and that came in handy a couple times. This was like the last one I had: http://www.stu711.com/images/bm-9100sbk.jpg . And benchmades have a lifetime warranty. as long as it's not misused. And blade replacements are only about $30.

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Originally Posted by Show&Go

Things are crazy expensive though. Dont wanna buy one and it only last a year or so ya know

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A knife will last as long as you make it last. Don't use it for a screwdriver, don't cut things that shouldn't be cut with a pocket knife, and keep them clean and they'll last decades.

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Originally Posted by pl4yboy

A knife will last as long as you make it last. Don't use it for a screwdriver, don't cut things that shouldn't be cut with a pocket knife, and keep them clean and they'll last decades.

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+1 Even a cheap knife will last if you don't go beyond it's designated use. I use an old swing out Buck that I found when I was still in high school. Only been sharpened once about 5 yrs ago with super fine sandpaper on a workbench, and it's just now getting to the point of needing a stone put to it

I carry the Case Sodbuster at school because its small and doesn't have a clip. Around the farm and shop I use a cheapo lockblade that dad gives out to his customers at work. It needs sharpening a lot because it's soft steel, but it gets the job done without tearing up good knives doing stupid stuff.

Here's one of my Spider Cos Ian...
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y55...e/IMAG0284.jpg

And as you can see, I'm a big fan of Case...
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y55...e/IMAG0283.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y55...e/IMAG0287.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y55...e/IMAG0288.jpg

I have the same old green and gold Old Timer somewhere

Just picked one of these up http://www.kershawknives.com/product...&brand=kershaw

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I have the same old green and gold Old Timer somewhere

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My grandpa gave me that one before he died. I have a box of knifes in a drawer of my gun cabinet. You can see Case boxes in it in one of the pics above. This may be 1/4 of the knives.

i'm a buck knife fan but i also like a good kershaw..heres a few of my favorite knives. the two to the far left were hand made by harold corby out of tennesse if any knows of him.. the others are buck knives except for the one at the top, second from far right its a good ole kershaw

You really want to put an edge on a good knife, spend some time with a leather strap.

[QUOTE=pl4yboy;405162]Here's one of my Spider Cos Ian...
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y55...e/IMAG0284.jpg

I had the same knife just without the serrated blade. Loved that knife so much until it just disappeared.

Chris English Z knives for me. Everything else just doesn't compare. all automatics.

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e3...-50-49_427.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e3...3-50-58_23.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e3...-51-16_314.jpg

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i'm a buck knife fan but i also like a good kershaw..heres a few of my favorite knives. the two to the far left were hand made by harold corby out of tennesse if any knows of him.. the others are buck knives except for the one at the top, second from far right its a good ole kershaw

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That top right Buck is junk. Wouldn't hold an edge period and was just uncomfortable. More power to you though if you can get it to stay sharp after cutting through butter.

And zeake, those look like really nice knives. I may pick one up, although I feel like they are a little bulky for my taste.

yea iv already had to send that one in to have a new blade put on after the tip broke off of it and the spring that it uses for the assisted opening broke and i had to send it back again lol im still a die hard buck fan tho...

Those z knives look great z. I may do a little more research on those before I decide on a spider co.
And most my knives arent used wrongly. They are just played with constantly.

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Originally Posted by Show&Go

Those z knives look great z. I may do a little more research on those before I decide on a spider co.
And most my knives arent used wrongly. They are just played with constantly.

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Z knives are made y Chris English in Thomaston Ga. His granfather taught him how do make them. The Z comes from his grandfathers first name. As long and Chris is alive you can mail the knife back to him for warranty. I have carried the knife on the right for about 5 years. The other knives are in my show case for sale. They range from $200.00 to $400.00. He makes many more and many different models. All by hand.
Some can be seen here. http://www.arizonacustomknives.com/a...dex.php?id=587

I looked up his site. And they look great just he didnt post a price anywhere.

[QUOTE=zeake;405185]Chris English Z knives for me. Everything else just doesn't compare. all automatics.


http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e3...3-50-58_23.jpg
you selling this one too?

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Originally Posted by Show&Go

I looked up his site. And they look great just he didnt post a price anywhere.

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That site sells his knives when they can get them. Chris doesn't really have a website or store front. Even though he makes knives for a living and nothing else. He makes a real decent living to.

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Originally Posted by zeake

Chris English Z knives for me. Everything else just doesn't compare. all automatics.


http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e3...3-50-58_23.jpg
you selling this one too?

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Yes that is an ivory handled Automatic. I would sell it for $400.00. If you want more pics or a video of the action I can make that happen. Just let me know. Also the ivory on this knife was in the States before the ban on Ivory importation. I had an old guy come in and ask if I knew anyone that wanted an Elephant tusk. I knew Chris would buy it in a heart beat. He did and carved the handles on this knife.

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You really want to put an edge on a good knife, spend some time with a leather strap.

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Yah, they'll put a good edge on your butt as well ... learned that the hard way as a young'un :D

I really like the Gerbers I've had. I found my first one (LST Ultralight) on the floor in a john while deployed during the first Gulf War (1990). I still have it and have only had to sharpen it about a half-dozen times over the years. I use to use that thing all the time. It holds a great edge.

http://www.gerbertools.com/Images/Ge....jpg?width=300

I wanted something different, so bought a Gerber Paraframe a few years ago to carry as a daily. I just liked the way it looks. I think Gerber is not using as good of quality of steel as they used to, but I don't know that for a fact. I do like the Kershaw blades as well.

http://www.gerbertools.com/Images/Ge....jpg?width=300

[QUOTE=zeake;405531]That site sells his knives when they can get them. Chris doesn't really have a website or store front. Even though he makes knives for a living and nothing else. He makes a real decent living to.

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Yes that is an ivory handled Automatic. I would sell it for $400.00. If you want more pics or a video of the action I can make that happen. Just let me know. Also the ivory on this knife was in the States before the ban on Ivory importation. I had an old guy come in and ask if I knew anyone that wanted an Elephant tusk. I knew Chris would buy it in a heart beat. He did and carved the handles on this knife.

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Man I would love to but that is a little out of my price range, Damn its nice

For a daily I have a Craftsman folder that uses box cutter blades. It's awesome, whenever it gets dull I just put a new blade in it. I also have a Leatherman Surge multi-tool. I'm not sure if that counts as a knife but it has 3 blades in it. I love it because its like carrying my whole tool box around with me. http://www.leatherman.com/product/Surge

Anyway the real reason I chimed in is Case knives. I read that many of you collect Case XX knives and Case Cutlery was founded in my area. It started in Little Valley, New York in 1900 when Case Brothers Cutlery Company was incorporated. After a fire or two (it's been a while since my Grandpa told me the story) the company relocated to Springville, New York; my hometown. Case XX knives were made in my town until 1905 when their production was moved to Bradford, PA. My Grandpa has a good many Case XX straight razors that were made here in town and in Little Valley. Their old factory was renovated a couple years ago and is now a dance studio, offices, a gym, and a really good restaurant called Papa Jake's.

Fun fact of the day. :dancenana:

Love this thread...I'm a big knife fan. Most of my knives diappeared shortly after I had my son. He's 7 now so I can finally start building them back up. I'm a huge Puma fan and my dad actually gave me an original Bone Puma Earl still in the box for christmas this year. He carried one around for years and years so I know they're a durable knife. Now he likes the Greased Lightning and loves it but I'm not as fond of it myself. He has one knife I really want to get my hands on and that's a bone Puma Hunters Pal. He also has an originall Russel. He got me into collecting knives and I've tried to year to find him a TM Dowell Intergral Hunter to add to his collection but they're not exactly a dime a dozen. The funny thing is aside from one or two knives we don't actually use them...hahahaha. We have a guy hand make the knives we actually use for skinning and butchering.

I use old timers, and Gerber for day to day use, i have a maddog knife for combat/hunting knife. my ex's dad makes them there amazing knifes....

http://www.maddogknives.com/index.ph...d=57&Itemid=79