Christy knife.

[VICMAN]

Prepare to be delighted! 

 

[cbl51]

Prepare to be delighted! 

I'll second that emoji 1

[pfrsantos]

They already did got me good!  I never owned one in my life, and just went right ahead to order myself 3 after reaching page 3 on the thread. 

Page 3?! You're slacking!

 

[pfrsantos]

Great pic William!

 

+1

The blades on those are perfect! I seem to remember one of my grandfathers having a Christy knife. I remember it being very worn out, it probably did get a lot of use.

[comis]

Prepare to be delighted! 

Can't hardly wait! 

[comis]

Page 3?! You're slacking!

 

If you were here earlier, I probably did it on page 2.... 

[VICMAN]

Can't hardly wait! 

It will be worth the wait!

[pfrsantos]

Can't hardly wait! 

[pfrsantos]

It will be worth the wait!

[VICMAN]

I picked up 3 more Christy's

[William]

I picked up 3 more Christy's

I sure hope this thread didn't push you over the edge.........

[VICMAN]

I sure hope this thread didn't push you over the edge.........

No.......I got my first Christy in 1959.

[Jim the Brave]

I picked up 3 more Christy's

Goodness gracious. When will it end!    

[FolderBeholder]

I picked up 3 more Christy's

  I added another Mariner and Traveler, so I get it. 

[cbl51]

Goodness gracious. When will it end!    

Oh no, no, no, silly boy! It never ends for a knife nut. Not ever. We're the 1% of society that is the obsessed and devoted knife nuts. That worship at the alter of sharp steel. The object of the desire may change a bit as we age, like from the massive heavy duty combat/survival knives, to the gentleman's pen knives in our older age. But it never, ever ends. We are the few, the proud, the obsessed. Our obsession may get re-focused now and then, but its never over until they pound that last nail in the box. 

[TonySal]

  I added another Mariner and Traveler, so I get it. 

you had to mention Traveler right! Now this nut is going to eShop!

[Jim the Brave]

Oh no, no, no, silly boy! It never ends for a knife nut. Not ever. We're the 1% of society that is the obsessed and devoted knife nuts. That worship at the alter of sharp steel. The object of the desire may change a bit as we age, like from the massive heavy duty combat/survival knives, to the gentleman's pen knives in our older age. But it never, ever ends. We are the few, the proud, the obsessed. Our obsession may get re-focused now and then, but its never over until they pound that last nail in the box. 

Yeah you're talking to dude sitting on 400+ knives, with another 100 on the way. I'm having a sale, btw, over on the auction page. No Christies at this time, though.

[FolderBeholder]

It never ends for a knife nut. Not ever. We're the 1% of society that is the obsessed and devoted knife nuts. That worship at the alter of sharp steel. The object of the desire may change a bit as we age, like from the massive heavy duty combat/survival knives, to the gentleman's pen knives in our older age. But it never, ever ends. We are the few, the proud, the obsessed. Our obsession may get re-focused now and then, but its never over until they pound that last nail in the box. 

Well stated! 

[FolderBeholder]

you had to mention Traveler right! Now this nut is going to eShop!

If you end up getting one I hope you like it, they're a cool design.  I took an old, user one completely apart yesterday and cleaned it, then reassembled.
Very satisfying.

[VICMAN]

Oh no, no, no, silly boy! It never ends for a knife nut. Not ever. We're the 1% of society that is the obsessed and devoted knife nuts. That worship at the alter of sharp steel. The object of the desire may change a bit as we age, like from the massive heavy duty combat/survival knives, to the gentleman's pen knives in our older age. But it never, ever ends. We are the few, the proud, the obsessed. Our obsession may get re-focused now and then, but its never over until they pound that last nail in the box. 

 

Nicely said cbl51

[VICMAN]

  I added another Mariner and Traveler, so I get it. 

 

[VICMAN]

If you end up getting one I hope you like it, they're a cool design.  I took an old, user one completely apart yesterday and cleaned it, then reassembled.
Very satisfying.

 

[VICMAN]

you had to mention Traveler right! Now this nut is going to eShop!

 

[cbl51]

If you end up getting one I hope you like it, they're a cool design.  I took an old, user one completely apart yesterday and cleaned it, then reassembled.
Very satisfying.

Yes, there is something very satisfying about that. Being obsessive over my tool maintenance, I take apart my regular carry Christy on a regular basis. Clean, a little mineral oil in a few spots, and a light stropping. Take a pin and make sure theres no lint in the locking holes in the frame. You feel a little more ready for the day. Silly, but its still true.

[VICMAN]

Yes, there is something very satisfying about that. Being obsessive over my tool maintenance, I take apart my regular carry Christy on a regular basis. Clean, a little mineral oil in a few spots, and a light stropping. Take a pin and make sure theres no lint in the locking holes in the frame. You feel a little more ready for the day. Silly, but its still true.

 

[nate j]

Oh no, no, no, silly boy! It never ends for a knife nut. Not ever. We're the 1% of society that is the obsessed and devoted knife nuts. That worship at the alter of sharp steel. The object of the desire may change a bit as we age, like from the massive heavy duty combat/survival knives, to the gentleman's pen knives in our older age. But it never, ever ends. We are the few, the proud, the obsessed. Our obsession may get re-focused now and then, but its never over until they pound that last nail in the box. 

Well said sir!

As for the Christy knife, it's an intriguing design, but on the small side for my taste.  Too bad there isn't an XL version.

[SteveC]

Well said sir!

As for the Christy knife, it's an intriguing design, but on the small side for my taste.  Too bad there isn't an XL version.

https://www.amazon.com/Olfa-Craft-Kife-size-34B/dp/B000TGF9DI/ref=asc_df_B000TGF9DI/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=167133658256&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=11140792462056195960&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9019691&hvtargid=pla-305908215509&psc=1

[nate j]

https://www.amazon.com/Olfa-Craft-Kife-size-34B/dp/B000TGF9DI/ref=asc_df_B000TGF9DI/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=167133658256&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=11140792462056195960&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9019691&hvtargid=pla-305908215509&psc=1

Brilliant!  Order placed.

[cody6268]

I had the ubiquitous plastic frame, "Flip and Slide" type knives as a kid. One of the suppliers my Granddad did business with when he was a purchasing agent in the mining industry gave him several, and a few more were sourced from eBay lots bought for other knives. They are slim, they are light, and it didn't take my ten-year-old self to become proficient at one-hand opening.  The old (American-made) ones from the '70s and '80s had decent carbon steel blades. BUT, they are not very strong. I snapped the handles off several just opening them.  Thus, the Christy looks like a really good alternative. They aren't only made here, but feature a stop for three positions, which the old el-cheapo "Flip N' Slide" lacks.


And, I think I'll buy a couple of the Olfas as well. I am really wanting to try a pocket-size craft knife as a backup, and I find the titanium-handle one CountyComm sells a little overrated.  And for a supersize version, a solid blade for the Olfa snap-off knife I have owned for three years now, and really like.

[Poncho65]

Had the flip and slide knives as a kid as well Loved them but as you said they weren't very strong The Christy is a great fit for me with the 3 different spots that it opens I love the lightweight yet sturdy design and this will likely find a permanent spot in my EDC

Those Olfas also look awesome though