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Title: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: ducttapetech on March 21, 2014, 12:40:37 AM
This is for the ones who carry a fixed blades and what to show them off.
To start it off, my CRKT Minimalist.
 (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/21/8y9e4ype.jpg)
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Post by: harronek on March 21, 2014, 01:02:43 AM
Not carrying it , but I did use it yesterday , does that count ?

(http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/ad271/harronek/476.jpg)


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Post by: Ashley on March 21, 2014, 01:24:40 AM
If you must know busse warden pumpkin handle. :-p



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Post by: willc on March 21, 2014, 08:17:29 AM
I keep a BK14 or my Izula in my work bag just in case.



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Post by: Gareth on March 21, 2014, 08:33:38 AM
Not carrying it , but I did use it yesterday , does that count ?

(http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/ad271/harronek/476.jpg)


Ken

I haver to ask; what's that one called?  Looks good whatever it's name. :cheers:
Title: Re: What fix blade are you carrying today?
Post by: kirk13 on March 21, 2014, 10:47:47 AM
Bearing in mind I'm in the UK, are you all using your fixed blades for sporting reasons(hunting,fishing etc) or is it work related,and if so in what field and for what? :popcorn:
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Post by: ducttapetech on March 21, 2014, 11:15:09 AM
I use mine for all of the above. I am carrying mine now at work and use for the same cutting tasks that I would use any other blade for. Only deference its and fixed blade instead of a folder. And a tad safer. It won't fold on you.

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Title: Re: What fix blade are you carrying today?
Post by: ducttapetech on March 28, 2014, 12:28:27 PM
CRKT Minimalist.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/28/gapadavy.jpg)

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Title: Re: What fix blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Gareth on April 05, 2014, 08:08:44 PM
Carrying might not be quite the right word but I'm away from home for a few days and have my new Mora Classic No1 packed with me.
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Post by: ducttapetech on April 06, 2014, 01:45:01 AM
That counts!

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Post by: glorn on April 15, 2014, 04:17:05 AM
Mora. Either Bushcraft Black, or Companion. EDC in my bag.
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Post by: nmpops on April 15, 2014, 05:46:26 AM
I recently started carrying a small fixed blade on a daily basis is addition to a SAK just to see how it goes and how useful it is. So far so good. I rotate between an Izula, a Benchmade Activator and KnifeKits.com knife I put together a few years ago thats about the same profile as the Izula. All are carried in a KSF Pocono pocket sheath. Today is the Activators turn. :D
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Post by: harronek on April 15, 2014, 06:00:40 AM
Not carrying it , but I did use it yesterday , does that count ?

(http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/ad271/harronek/476.jpg)


Ken

I haver to ask; what's that one called?  Looks good whatever it's name. :cheers:

Sorry only just saw your post , haven't visited this thread for awhile.

It's a Svord Rabbiters Knife from New Zealand
When Svord first started making knives to sell , a lot of years ago now , they offered what they called a Rabbiters Kit Knife .
You had to fit and shape the handle scales yourself and finish the blade which was very roughly done .
It cost next to nothing and seeing as though I had no money back then it was all I could afford .
This knife has been through a lot with me , and only God knows how many Animals its processed , because I've forgotten .
It holds a wickedly sharp edge , and although Svord maintain that their production methods haven't changed its much better steel than the more modern Svords of which I own a couple . They are good , but this is better .


Ken
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Post by: Gareth on April 15, 2014, 10:09:06 AM
cheers mate :cheers:
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Post by: Styerman on April 15, 2014, 05:00:06 PM
I hardly ever carry a fixed blade . High quality folders and SAK's do 98% of my cutting . If hiking / hunting/fishing /camping , I carry a G/B hatchet and a small FB in my pack ( along with a folding saw ) .

Chris
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Post by: Random Dan on April 16, 2014, 05:53:09 AM
This thread makes me want to move to a free country where I can carry a fixed blade.
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Post by: Sparky415 on April 16, 2014, 08:27:14 PM
A bit more gardening today

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/2014/Picture160414005.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/2014/Picture160414005.jpg.html)
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Post by: ducttapetech on April 16, 2014, 10:09:22 PM
Ohhh nice!!

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Post by: Sparky415 on April 16, 2014, 11:02:12 PM
Ohhh nice!!

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:salute: I was very pleased with that picture 

 :cheers:
Title: Re: What fix blade are you carrying today?
Post by: glorn on April 19, 2014, 07:51:40 AM
A bit more gardening today

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/2014/Picture160414005.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/2014/Picture160414005.jpg.html)

What, pray tell, is THAT?

And why do I want one suddenly?
Title: Re: What fix blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Sparky415 on April 19, 2014, 09:43:40 AM

Glorn
I call it 'Lofty'  :salute:
Its my version of the Lofty Wiseman survival tool

More about Lofty here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lofty_Wiseman

I think they are made or have been made by different firms  :think:
http://www.s-staniforth.co.uk/range/9/Lofty_Knives

Lofty Wiseman Knives: Survival Tool (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Ux0L4HTm6o#ws)
Title: Re: What fix blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Gareth on April 19, 2014, 05:37:48 PM
Out for a hike today and took my Mora Classic along for the ride.

(http://i581.photobucket.com/albums/ss260/gareth_SAKs/Knives/032_zps6277482c.jpg)
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Post by: dks on April 19, 2014, 05:49:49 PM

More about Lofty here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lofty_Wiseman

I think they are made or have been made by different firms  :think:
http://www.s-staniforth.co.uk/range/9/Lofty_Knives


  :pok: You have aged a lot lately mate....

 :D
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Post by: dks on April 19, 2014, 05:51:37 PM
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Post by: Gareth on April 19, 2014, 06:14:02 PM
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Good looking knife mate, but....couldn't you just use the axe? :think:

 :D
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Post by: ducttapetech on April 19, 2014, 08:10:52 PM
Yeah, but where's the fun in that.
:)

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Title: Re: What fix blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Sparky415 on April 19, 2014, 11:05:04 PM

More about Lofty here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lofty_Wiseman

I think they are made or have been made by different firms  :think:
http://www.s-staniforth.co.uk/range/9/Lofty_Knives


  :pok: You have aged a lot lately mate....

 :D

I wish I looked that good  :dd:

What is the knife you are miss-treating with that Ax?  :think:
Title: Re: What fix blade are you carrying today?
Post by: dks on April 19, 2014, 11:11:52 PM

More about Lofty here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lofty_Wiseman

I think they are made or have been made by different firms  :think:
http://www.s-staniforth.co.uk/range/9/Lofty_Knives


  :pok: You have aged a lot lately mate....

 :D

I wish I looked that good  :dd:

What is the knife you are miss-treating with that Ax?  :think:

Ontario Ranger 9"

It was a jokey picture. the axe never touched it.
Title: Re: What fix blade are you carrying today?
Post by: bmot on April 20, 2014, 04:46:30 PM
This thread makes me want to move to a free country where I can carry a fixed blade.


I think just moving to a different state might do it for you, mate  :pok:



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Post by: jacktrades on April 20, 2014, 04:59:00 PM
Took the little candiru out for a walk
(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn140/jacktrades_nbk/IMG_8405_zpsbc1bff2c.jpg) (http://s303.photobucket.com/user/jacktrades_nbk/media/IMG_8405_zpsbc1bff2c.jpg.html)
(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn140/jacktrades_nbk/IMG_8403_zps0c73f89d.jpg) (http://s303.photobucket.com/user/jacktrades_nbk/media/IMG_8403_zps0c73f89d.jpg.html)
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Post by: Tomahawk Rob on April 20, 2014, 06:30:41 PM
When ever I'm doing outdoor activities, I carry my Cold Steel Trailmaster (SK5).
Title: Re: What fix blade are you carrying today?
Post by: ducttapetech on April 20, 2014, 07:50:21 PM
Been using my CRKT in the shop today.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/21/e9a2arap.jpg)
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Post by: Sparky415 on April 20, 2014, 08:31:25 PM
Took the little candiru out for a walk
(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn140/jacktrades_nbk/IMG_8405_zpsbc1bff2c.jpg) (http://s303.photobucket.com/user/jacktrades_nbk/media/IMG_8405_zpsbc1bff2c.jpg.html)
(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn140/jacktrades_nbk/IMG_8403_zps0c73f89d.jpg) (http://s303.photobucket.com/user/jacktrades_nbk/media/IMG_8403_zps0c73f89d.jpg.html)

Thats a very nice looking knife Jack  :drool:
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Post by: jacktrades on April 20, 2014, 09:06:38 PM
Yeah, the Candiru is a nice one. It's quite small too..and with the standard sheath doesn't even look like a knife..
(http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/24/dg93.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/0odg93j)
(http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/203/owkn.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/5nowknj)
(http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/12/eza1.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/0ceza1j)
Title: Re: What fix blade are you carrying today?
Post by: ducttapetech on April 20, 2014, 09:12:56 PM
Took the little candiru out for a walk
(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn140/jacktrades_nbk/IMG_8405_zpsbc1bff2c.jpg) (http://s303.photobucket.com/user/jacktrades_nbk/media/IMG_8405_zpsbc1bff2c.jpg.html)
(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn140/jacktrades_nbk/IMG_8403_zps0c73f89d.jpg) (http://s303.photobucket.com/user/jacktrades_nbk/media/IMG_8403_zps0c73f89d.jpg.html)
I like that little fixed blade.

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Post by: dks on April 27, 2014, 05:33:40 PM
Bahco (Mora clipper) SS

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Post by: kkokkolis on April 27, 2014, 07:02:01 PM
I love that Bahco. So comfortable to use and loves sea sports.
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Post by: dipti on April 29, 2014, 01:35:48 PM
Recently I have purchased Magnum Compact Rescue and Magnum Rescue Knife and I like both of them. Liner lock is present in the two of them and the special feature is the handles are made up of black anodized aluminium and I think it is ideal as money clip. The aluminium scales makes it more styling.

(http://www.atlantacutlery.com/images/Product/medium/1944.jpg)
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Post by: Swiss Man on May 13, 2014, 03:27:15 AM
Today I helped a friend move out of her storage unit and she gave me this for my troubles.

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/13/ajy9asur.jpg)(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/13/u5u6etyq.jpg)

Ontario Pilot Survival knife.   I am a big fan of these knives I think I like them better then my Camillus Fighting knife.

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Post by: jerseydevil on May 13, 2014, 03:41:42 AM
Very nice.  :tu:  Those Ontarios are great knives for sure.  Is that an original Mk2 in the bottom pic?
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Post by: Sparky415 on May 13, 2014, 09:03:06 AM
One good turn...

Those are both very nice  :tu:
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Post by: Swiss Man on May 13, 2014, 10:19:57 AM

Very nice.  :tu:  Those Ontarios are great knives for sure.  Is that an original Mk2 in the bottom pic?

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Post by: jerseydevil on May 16, 2014, 02:05:41 PM
Very nice, Swiss Man! :tu:

Staying on topic (wait, what? :think: ), I've actually got a fixed blade on me today.  Rare for me if I'm not in the woods, but this Izula II is the perfect size to give a try at work. :tu:

(http://i1102.photobucket.com/albums/g448/Jerseydevil379/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20140516_075604_zpsxeuuhpzd.jpg) (http://s1102.photobucket.com/user/Jerseydevil379/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20140516_075604_zpsxeuuhpzd.jpg.html)

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Post by: magentus on May 16, 2014, 02:35:42 PM
JD that is a nice knife. Will I go and trawl the web to find out out to get one in the UK?

In the words of your (brilliant) avatar, 'All signs point to yes'.
Title: Re: What fix blade are you carrying today?
Post by: ironraven on May 17, 2014, 06:30:45 AM
I, uhm, accidentally forgot that I have a Buck Paklite skinner in my bag all week. And once I"m out of the office, my CRKT Dragon gets clipped to my belt at about 7 o'clock where I can reach it with either hand.
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Post by: nervium on June 12, 2014, 07:03:06 PM
Gerber Metolius. Sorry for the crappy pic.
(http://i.imgur.com/djXyKP5.png)


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Post by: Grathr on June 12, 2014, 07:29:38 PM

Gerber Metolius. Sorry for the crappy pic.
(http://i.imgur.com/djXyKP5.png)


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Title: Re: What fix blade are you carrying today?
Post by: nervium on June 12, 2014, 09:59:12 PM

Gerber Metolius. Sorry for the crappy pic.
(http://i.imgur.com/djXyKP5.png)


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i like it, mid-sized strong fixed blade. good for rough jobs.
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Post by: Grathr on June 13, 2014, 01:42:39 PM
It is built like a tank :)


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Post by: Grathr on July 04, 2014, 01:45:12 PM
Im off to be a viking for the weekend, so this will be my only Knife and MT for the weekend, along with with a couple of axes and bow and arrow of course :viking:
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Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on July 04, 2014, 01:46:44 PM
That's a beautiful little scandi mate! :)

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Post by: Grathr on July 04, 2014, 10:46:38 PM
Thank you :)
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Title: Re: What fix blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Gareth on July 05, 2014, 04:44:57 PM
"Carried" isn't quite the right word, but I was away with my family for a few days and this Marttiini Lapp came with us to act as an impromptu kitchen knife etc.

(http://i581.photobucket.com/albums/ss260/gareth_SAKs/Knives/phonedump010.jpg) 
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Post by: styx on July 05, 2014, 05:06:59 PM
nice one  Gareth

been carrying the Mora Classic 1 today. forgot to take it off when I went to a bigger store. no reaction
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Post by: Grathr on July 05, 2014, 06:19:09 PM

"Carried" isn't quite the right word, but I was away with my family for a few days and this Marttiini Lapp came with us to act as an impromptu kitchen knife etc.

(http://i581.photobucket.com/albums/ss260/gareth_SAKs/Knives/phonedump010.jpg)

Nice knife :tu:


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Post by: Mike 208 on July 06, 2014, 03:49:33 AM
Today I just carried a Cold Steel Mini Pal and a Photon 2 mini light on a Photon lanyard.
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Post by: getahl on July 12, 2014, 04:14:27 PM
I usually have my Mora Classic 2 in my pocket on weekends when out in the yard. Handle fits my hand spectacularly.
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Post by: Grathr on July 12, 2014, 04:26:51 PM

I usually have my Mora Classic 2 in my pocket on weekends when out in the yard. Handle fits my hand spectacularly.

Those Classics are great knives, and tons of value for money :tu:


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Post by: getahl on July 12, 2014, 04:36:24 PM
Honestly, this knife fits my hand the best of any I have owned. Opinel comes close, but I really dig the barrel shaped handle, not to mention the blade profile. Up the hardness if the steel, make it fully flat ground, and possibly full tanged, and that might just be my perfect fixed blade.
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Post by: Grathr on July 12, 2014, 06:39:00 PM

Honestly, this knife fits my hand the best of any I have owned. Opinel comes close, but I really dig the barrel shaped handle, not to mention the blade profile. Up the hardness if the steel, make it fully flat ground, and possibly full tanged, and that might just be my perfect fixed blade.

Wont be much Mora left then ;)


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Post by: getahl on July 12, 2014, 08:25:00 PM

Honestly, this knife fits my hand the best of any I have owned. Opinel comes close, but I really dig the barrel shaped handle, not to mention the blade profile. Up the hardness if the steel, make it fully flat ground, and possibly full tanged, and that might just be my perfect fixed blade.

Wont be much Mora left then ;)


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Doesn't necessarily have to be a Mora. The profile and ergos of the knife are what's important to me
Title: Re: What fix blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Grathr on July 16, 2014, 04:02:03 PM
Been carrying this Geilo stainless work knife today. The Mora Classic rusted so much in  the salsmurfer conditions I did not have the heart to continue using it.
I bought this one for aprox $5 in a hardware store. It has a combined plastic and rubber handle wich is nice in wet conditions. Its a fake scandi though as it has a second bevel.

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Post by: Tomahawk Rob on July 20, 2014, 03:14:57 PM
I'm going for a little walk in the forest later. I will be taking my Cold Steel Trailmaster and Rifleman's hawk.
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Post by: dks on July 20, 2014, 05:05:21 PM
I used the ontario ranger 9 to clean some branches.... fun.
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Post by: zoidberg on July 22, 2014, 01:21:11 PM
I used a KA-BAR Large Heavy Bowie to hack up a dry branch for tonights fire.
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Post by: zoidberg on July 23, 2014, 02:35:32 PM
The Large Heavy Bowie and Von Tempsky Bowie at Lake Ellesmere today...

(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5591/14744096363_cf2d57817a.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/osTmaZ)
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Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on July 23, 2014, 03:37:58 PM
I'm in love with Von Tempsky mate! :)
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Post by: ducttapetech on August 03, 2014, 07:45:06 PM
My Mora today.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/08/04/6esypara.jpg)

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Post by: Gareth on August 03, 2014, 09:09:05 PM
That's a great looking kit mate. :drool:  What do you call the bag?  I'd think of it as a haversack, but I don't think the term is used quite the same way over your side of the water.
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Post by: ducttapetech on August 03, 2014, 09:19:18 PM
Haversack is right. I made it a few months back. Seems to be working out great. Has not fallen apart yet.
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Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on August 03, 2014, 09:21:01 PM
Certainty looks like a good woods wondering haversack. Good job mate :tu:

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Post by: Gareth on August 04, 2014, 12:55:32 PM
Cool.  You're going to have to let us know what you keep in it. :)
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Post by: ducttapetech on August 04, 2014, 01:11:57 PM
Will do. Ill try to get some pics for you soonish.

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Post by: David on September 07, 2014, 08:42:38 PM
Spyderco MT19
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Post by: zoidberg on September 07, 2014, 10:28:45 PM
Spyderco MT19

 :tu:   :tu:   and    :drool:    :drool:    :drool:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: ducttapetech on September 28, 2014, 07:39:32 PM
Mora Bushcraft and a couple of other things.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/09/29/2e5uma7u.jpg)

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Post by: Gareth on September 29, 2014, 11:50:14 AM
You do always have nice groups of gear Nate. :salute:
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Post by: ducttapetech on September 29, 2014, 12:42:04 PM
Thanks!

Nate

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Post by: David on September 29, 2014, 09:43:17 PM
MT15    :)
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Post by: AimlessWanderer on October 06, 2014, 11:20:29 PM
Cold Steel Roach Belly (love that knife) was used tonight to harvest a couple of leeks ...

(http://forum.multitool.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=54888.0;attach=131513;image)

... which I'm quite impressed with actually considering they were grown in pots and the seeds weren't sown till April. The edible part of one (once trimmed) was 18" and the other was 20".

It was then the job of a Cold Steel Bushman (for no other reason than what the heck  :D) to chop 'em up ready for blanching and freezing. Those two on their own have given me enough leek for 2 full 3 litre loads in my slowcooker for leek and potato soup. Although I'm actually going to use Jersualem Artichokes in lieu of 50% of the potato ..... but the ones I harvested today are not fully developed, hence having to freeze the leeks  :-\

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Post by: jacktrades on October 08, 2014, 04:17:26 PM
(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d143/xfiles_nbk/IMG_0030_zps9489d8ab.jpg) (http://s34.photobucket.com/user/xfiles_nbk/media/IMG_0030_zps9489d8ab.jpg.html)
(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d143/xfiles_nbk/IMG_0029_zpsff048c84.jpg) (http://s34.photobucket.com/user/xfiles_nbk/media/IMG_0029_zpsff048c84.jpg.html)
(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d143/xfiles_nbk/IMG_0028_zps4d27253c.jpg) (http://s34.photobucket.com/user/xfiles_nbk/media/IMG_0028_zps4d27253c.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: ducttapetech on October 08, 2014, 06:07:37 PM
Nice looking blade.

Nate

Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: derekmac on October 08, 2014, 09:16:53 PM
That is nice looking!  :tu: 
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: jacktrades on October 08, 2014, 09:50:54 PM
Thanks guys, stripped it with some acetone, as the paint was scratched here and there, and it came out better than what i hoped for.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: ducttapetech on October 11, 2014, 08:57:49 PM
Carrying this today. Doing an overnighter. Love getting dirt time.

Nate
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: ducttapetech on October 11, 2014, 09:00:43 PM
Well I was gonna put a pic up of my Mora Bushcraft Black, but Tapatalk won't let me.
Oh well.....I try to get some pics up later.

Nate

Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: ironraven on October 11, 2014, 09:18:48 PM
I wore my Ka-bar under my vest today- didn't need to, but I hadn't done so in a long time.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: ducttapetech on October 11, 2014, 10:07:41 PM
There we go.....

Nate

Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on October 11, 2014, 10:19:22 PM
Nice combo :)

Sent from the astropathic choir.

Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: ducttapetech on November 02, 2014, 07:55:42 PM
Stew sent me this Mora, thanks again Stew, so I have been carrying it today and giving it a little work out.
So far, it seems to be holding up just fine. Even after batoning some wood, making feathersticks and cutting some rope, it is still shaving sharp.


Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: jacktrades on November 05, 2014, 03:50:59 PM
(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d143/xfiles_nbk/05nov2014/05nov2014_ed/IMG_03172_zps6bedda1d.jpg) (http://s34.photobucket.com/user/xfiles_nbk/media/05nov2014/05nov2014_ed/IMG_03172_zps6bedda1d.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: ducttapetech on November 05, 2014, 03:53:26 PM
Those are nice! What is the make of the blade? Looks sweet.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: jacktrades on November 05, 2014, 04:20:02 PM
That is the Dpx Hest, made by Rowen, like the ESEE knives. The one in the picture was part of the ESEE offerings, till Pelton created the DPX Gear.

(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d143/xfiles_nbk/05nov2014/05nov2014_ed/IMG_03252_zpsf87491f2.jpg) (http://s34.photobucket.com/user/xfiles_nbk/media/05nov2014/05nov2014_ed/IMG_03252_zpsf87491f2.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: ducttapetech on November 05, 2014, 04:37:37 PM
Thanks! Again, nice looking blade. Looks like a work horse for sure.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: magentus on November 05, 2014, 04:42:55 PM
That is the Dpx Hest, made by Rowen, like the ESEE knives. The one in the picture was part of the ESEE offerings, till Pelton created the DPX Gear.

(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d143/xfiles_nbk/05nov2014/05nov2014_ed/IMG_03252_zpsf87491f2.jpg) (http://s34.photobucket.com/user/xfiles_nbk/media/05nov2014/05nov2014_ed/IMG_03252_zpsf87491f2.jpg.html)

Great looking knife - top of my list for a fixed blade.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: jacktrades on November 05, 2014, 05:21:46 PM
Yeah, it's a tough work horse indeed, and my favorite fixed blade.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: jacktrades on November 14, 2014, 12:12:51 PM
(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d143/xfiles_nbk/IMG_0497_zpsb0cbd15e.jpg) (http://s34.photobucket.com/user/xfiles_nbk/media/IMG_0497_zpsb0cbd15e.jpg.html)
(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d143/xfiles_nbk/IMG_04992_zps992b2498.jpg) (http://s34.photobucket.com/user/xfiles_nbk/media/IMG_04992_zps992b2498.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: ducttapetech on November 14, 2014, 12:16:51 PM
Sweet blade!
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: AimlessWanderer on November 14, 2014, 01:26:31 PM
Nothing today as I'm back in an urban setting, but carried a Cold Steel Finn Bear for a couple of days while I was delivering the boat to it's new home.

The grip on that proved very effective with cold wet hands, especially when working underwater to clear a fouled prop - first time was a heavy duty polythene bag, then a couple of times later in the trip with heavy weeds. The construction also lends itself to being easilly cleaned to make sure I get rid of all the nasties lurking in the water.

Add to this the high ride position and slim profile of the sheath for reduced risk of snagging, plus the ease of sharpening if the blade edge contact the prop or propshaft (sometimes unavoidable), and it's an excellent choice of knife for that kind of activity. The price also means you aren't too worried about losing it in the murky depths if you do let it go. The lack of serrations isn't really an issue either, even on wet polyprop lines, if you use it the right way
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: jacktrades on November 14, 2014, 05:27:00 PM
Took the blade out for some fun

(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d143/xfiles_nbk/14%2011%202014/IMG_0532_zps91f0fceb.jpg) (http://s34.photobucket.com/user/xfiles_nbk/media/14%2011%202014/IMG_0532_zps91f0fceb.jpg.html)

(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d143/xfiles_nbk/14%2011%202014/IMG_0525_zpsee1fc45f.jpg) (http://s34.photobucket.com/user/xfiles_nbk/media/14%2011%202014/IMG_0525_zpsee1fc45f.jpg.html)

(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d143/xfiles_nbk/14%2011%202014/IMG_0521_zps19052353.jpg) (http://s34.photobucket.com/user/xfiles_nbk/media/14%2011%202014/IMG_0521_zps19052353.jpg.html)

(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d143/xfiles_nbk/14%2011%202014/IMG_0520_zpsaa605c44.jpg) (http://s34.photobucket.com/user/xfiles_nbk/media/14%2011%202014/IMG_0520_zpsaa605c44.jpg.html)

(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d143/xfiles_nbk/14%2011%202014/IMG_0516_zps24c605d8.jpg) (http://s34.photobucket.com/user/xfiles_nbk/media/14%2011%202014/IMG_0516_zps24c605d8.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: jacktrades on November 21, 2014, 02:38:15 PM
(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d143/xfiles_nbk/heft/IMG_0625_zpse651195f.jpg) (http://s34.photobucket.com/user/xfiles_nbk/media/heft/IMG_0625_zpse651195f.jpg.html)
(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d143/xfiles_nbk/heft/IMG_0624_zps27862d93.jpg) (http://s34.photobucket.com/user/xfiles_nbk/media/heft/IMG_0624_zps27862d93.jpg.html)
(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d143/xfiles_nbk/heft/IMG_0621_zpsc33347d7.jpg) (http://s34.photobucket.com/user/xfiles_nbk/media/heft/IMG_0621_zpsc33347d7.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: ducttapetech on November 21, 2014, 03:08:17 PM
I like it!
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Etherealicer on November 21, 2014, 03:11:06 PM
(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d143/xfiles_nbk/heft/IMG_0625_zpse651195f.jpg) (http://s34.photobucket.com/user/xfiles_nbk/media/heft/IMG_0625_zpse651195f.jpg.html)
(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d143/xfiles_nbk/heft/IMG_0624_zps27862d93.jpg) (http://s34.photobucket.com/user/xfiles_nbk/media/heft/IMG_0624_zps27862d93.jpg.html)
(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d143/xfiles_nbk/heft/IMG_0621_zpsc33347d7.jpg) (http://s34.photobucket.com/user/xfiles_nbk/media/heft/IMG_0621_zpsc33347d7.jpg.html)
Nice, can you tell a Knife-Illiterate what kind of blade that is? :drool:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: jacktrades on November 21, 2014, 03:23:14 PM
That is the DPX HEFT Milspec, Niolox steel.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: firiki on November 21, 2014, 03:24:53 PM
I like it!
Psssttt : http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,55855.0.html

:poke: :rofl:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: jacktrades on November 21, 2014, 03:29:34 PM
I like it too, but i kinda prefer the HEST

(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d143/xfiles_nbk/IMG_0630_zps318eff4a.jpg) (http://s34.photobucket.com/user/xfiles_nbk/media/IMG_0630_zps318eff4a.jpg.html)
(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d143/xfiles_nbk/IMG_0632_zpsb4fa8960.jpg) (http://s34.photobucket.com/user/xfiles_nbk/media/IMG_0632_zpsb4fa8960.jpg.html)

A few comparison shots for the interested

(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d143/xfiles_nbk/heft/IMG_0615_zps164552ae.jpg) (http://s34.photobucket.com/user/xfiles_nbk/media/heft/IMG_0615_zps164552ae.jpg.html)

(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d143/xfiles_nbk/heft/IMG_0616_zps473bf291.jpg) (http://s34.photobucket.com/user/xfiles_nbk/media/heft/IMG_0616_zps473bf291.jpg.html)

GI Tanto, SRK, HEFT, F1, HEST, Izula, Candiru

Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: firiki on November 21, 2014, 03:39:52 PM
Counting from left to right I'd pick second and fourth (SRK and F1?).

Nice knives there :tu:



Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Etherealicer on November 21, 2014, 03:46:12 PM
Counting from left to right I'd pick second and fourth (SRK and F1?).

Nice knives there :tu:
3 and 7, we should rob him (no problem dividing the loot) :P
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: firiki on November 21, 2014, 03:53:47 PM
Careful, walls have ears. He might hear us...
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Etherealicer on November 21, 2014, 04:13:12 PM
Careful, walls have ears. He might hear us...
Its really hard to hear written words.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: jacktrades on November 21, 2014, 04:13:54 PM
Well then, i'll put my cat to guard the area for a while. I should warn you, he is a bad cat.

(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d143/xfiles_nbk/heft/IMG_0639_zpsa72ef02a.jpg) (http://s34.photobucket.com/user/xfiles_nbk/media/heft/IMG_0639_zpsa72ef02a.jpg.html)

and one more

(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d143/xfiles_nbk/heft/IMG_06582_zps3dfcc479.jpg) (http://s34.photobucket.com/user/xfiles_nbk/media/heft/IMG_06582_zps3dfcc479.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: firiki on November 21, 2014, 04:17:33 PM
Careful, walls have ears. He might hear us...
Its really hard to hear written words.
Equally hard as seeing figures of speech ?

 :facepalm:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: ducttapetech on November 21, 2014, 04:17:36 PM
Nice looking blades!
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: firiki on November 21, 2014, 04:19:56 PM
Well then, i'll put my cat to guard the area for a while. I should warn you, he is a bad cat.

(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d143/xfiles_nbk/heft/IMG_0639_zpsa72ef02a.jpg) (http://s34.photobucket.com/user/xfiles_nbk/media/heft/IMG_0639_zpsa72ef02a.jpg.html)

and one more

(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d143/xfiles_nbk/heft/IMG_06582_zps3dfcc479.jpg) (http://s34.photobucket.com/user/xfiles_nbk/media/heft/IMG_06582_zps3dfcc479.jpg.html)
Thank for the warning. No matter how hard the tackles, I like mine to be a fair game :tu:

Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: jacktrades on November 26, 2014, 12:13:06 PM
(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d143/xfiles_nbk/26%2011%202014/IMG_0724_zpse8c92bd8.jpg) (http://s34.photobucket.com/user/xfiles_nbk/media/26%2011%202014/IMG_0724_zpse8c92bd8.jpg.html)
(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d143/xfiles_nbk/26%2011%202014/IMG_0734_zps07282aae.jpg) (http://s34.photobucket.com/user/xfiles_nbk/media/26%2011%202014/IMG_0734_zps07282aae.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: jacktrades on November 26, 2014, 12:18:22 PM
One more

(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d143/xfiles_nbk/26%2011%202014/IMG_0744_zpsa610ff0d.jpg) (http://s34.photobucket.com/user/xfiles_nbk/media/26%2011%202014/IMG_0744_zpsa610ff0d.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: ducttapetech on November 26, 2014, 12:47:28 PM
Nice pics!
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: magentus on November 26, 2014, 01:01:23 PM
That HEST is the best - v useful looking knife. Great pics too.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: jacktrades on December 05, 2014, 02:56:04 PM
(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d143/xfiles_nbk/IMG_0960_zps2146a3ac.jpg) (http://s34.photobucket.com/user/xfiles_nbk/media/IMG_0960_zps2146a3ac.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: jacktrades on December 08, 2014, 02:18:52 PM
(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d143/xfiles_nbk/IMG_1015_1_zpsdfff54ea.jpg) (http://s34.photobucket.com/user/xfiles_nbk/media/IMG_1015_1_zpsdfff54ea.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: ducttapetech on December 08, 2014, 02:30:48 PM
Nice pics!
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: cool123 on December 13, 2014, 11:14:31 AM
I am currently carrying undercover combat fixed blade knife for my everyday carry.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: jacktrades on December 13, 2014, 04:17:32 PM
(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d143/xfiles_nbk/IMG_11332_zpsee4ee660.jpg) (http://s34.photobucket.com/user/xfiles_nbk/media/IMG_11332_zpsee4ee660.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Grathr on December 13, 2014, 05:56:13 PM

(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d143/xfiles_nbk/IMG_11332_zpsee4ee660.jpg) (http://s34.photobucket.com/user/xfiles_nbk/media/IMG_11332_zpsee4ee660.jpg.html)

I like the look of that one :tu:


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Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: MadPlumbarian on December 13, 2014, 06:08:14 PM

(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d143/xfiles_nbk/IMG_11332_zpsee4ee660.jpg) (http://s34.photobucket.com/user/xfiles_nbk/media/IMG_11332_zpsee4ee660.jpg.html)

I like the look of that one :tu:


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I'll second that, looks like a nice size handle for a good grip with a not to big blade.. JR
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: jacktrades on December 13, 2014, 06:21:21 PM
It's really a three finger grip, but lends itself to a multitude of other grips, including the blade "choke" one, fingers on blade.
It's a tough and versatile little knife that Candiru.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: jacktrades on December 13, 2014, 06:26:06 PM
Kind of a peanut size..(excuse the flash pics)
(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d143/xfiles_nbk/IMG_0972_zpsc3d7ca60.jpg) (http://s34.photobucket.com/user/xfiles_nbk/media/IMG_0972_zpsc3d7ca60.jpg.html)
(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d143/xfiles_nbk/IMG_0974_zps1acd94cf.jpg) (http://s34.photobucket.com/user/xfiles_nbk/media/IMG_0974_zps1acd94cf.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: cbl51 on December 13, 2014, 11:46:34 PM
I don't often need a sheath knife, but when I do, this one fits the bill. I got my first Buck 102 in 1969, and by 1999 it was worn down to a sharpened toothpick. My better half bought this one in 2000, and it's cleaned a lot of fish and done a lot of camp jobs since. It goes on my hip when we go woods rambling.

(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3712/9902483144_165fa09b0b_c.jpg)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: JAfromMn on December 14, 2014, 12:03:11 AM
I brought the brous blades out of a ride.

(http://i1211.photobucket.com/albums/cc421/JAfromMn/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-12-13165718_zpsba9c4b51.jpg) (http://s1211.photobucket.com/user/JAfromMn/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-12-13165718_zpsba9c4b51.jpg.html)

Its cool but I doubt I'll be using it much outside this winter.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: jacktrades on December 15, 2014, 04:07:52 PM
(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d143/xfiles_nbk/IMG_1194_zps00e4b5e1.jpg) (http://s34.photobucket.com/user/xfiles_nbk/media/IMG_1194_zps00e4b5e1.jpg.html)
(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d143/xfiles_nbk/IMG_1197_zps85eed128.jpg) (http://s34.photobucket.com/user/xfiles_nbk/media/IMG_1197_zps85eed128.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: ducttapetech on December 15, 2014, 04:16:09 PM
Nice looking blade!
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: jacktrades on December 17, 2014, 05:01:01 PM
(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d143/xfiles_nbk/17dec2014/IMG_1286_zps6e5d0b1e.jpg) (http://s34.photobucket.com/user/xfiles_nbk/media/17dec2014/IMG_1286_zps6e5d0b1e.jpg.html)
(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d143/xfiles_nbk/17dec2014/IMG_1223_zps7f9c9377.jpg) (http://s34.photobucket.com/user/xfiles_nbk/media/17dec2014/IMG_1223_zps7f9c9377.jpg.html)
(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d143/xfiles_nbk/17dec2014/IMG_1244_zps2d4dcc75.jpg) (http://s34.photobucket.com/user/xfiles_nbk/media/17dec2014/IMG_1244_zps2d4dcc75.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: ducttapetech on December 17, 2014, 05:25:42 PM
Sweet looking pics and blade!
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: jacktrades on December 17, 2014, 05:32:11 PM
Thanks man  :salute: HEST says thank you too.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Grathr on December 17, 2014, 08:00:31 PM

Sweet looking pics and blade!

+1 :tu:


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Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: jacktrades on December 17, 2014, 08:18:09 PM
 :salute:

(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d143/xfiles_nbk/17dec2014/IMG_1275_zpsb5d9c4de.jpg) (http://s34.photobucket.com/user/xfiles_nbk/media/17dec2014/IMG_1275_zpsb5d9c4de.jpg.html)
(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d143/xfiles_nbk/17dec2014/IMG_1261_zps6d8181a9.jpg) (http://s34.photobucket.com/user/xfiles_nbk/media/17dec2014/IMG_1261_zps6d8181a9.jpg.html)
(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d143/xfiles_nbk/17dec2014/IMG_1291_zps07184b1b.jpg) (http://s34.photobucket.com/user/xfiles_nbk/media/17dec2014/IMG_1291_zps07184b1b.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: jacktrades on December 27, 2014, 04:17:11 PM
(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d143/xfiles_nbk/27dec2014/IMG_1432_zps83749194.jpg) (http://s34.photobucket.com/user/xfiles_nbk/media/27dec2014/IMG_1432_zps83749194.jpg.html)
(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d143/xfiles_nbk/27dec2014/IMG_1434_zpse8092d5c.jpg) (http://s34.photobucket.com/user/xfiles_nbk/media/27dec2014/IMG_1434_zpse8092d5c.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: ducttapetech on December 28, 2014, 07:45:32 AM
Cool pic!
Carried this one in the woods yesterday.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Grathr on December 28, 2014, 07:49:42 AM
Nice pics, and knives!


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Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: HarleyXJGuy on December 28, 2014, 08:04:04 AM
Swick 4!

Well I would be carrying it if I was at home or it was here.

This is where I would post a pic of my knife.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: jacktrades on December 29, 2014, 03:06:22 PM
(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d143/xfiles_nbk/29dec2014/IMG_1528_zps97290679.jpg) (http://s34.photobucket.com/user/xfiles_nbk/media/29dec2014/IMG_1528_zps97290679.jpg.html)
(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d143/xfiles_nbk/29dec2014/IMG_1524_zps62742702.jpg) (http://s34.photobucket.com/user/xfiles_nbk/media/29dec2014/IMG_1524_zps62742702.jpg.html)
(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d143/xfiles_nbk/29dec2014/IMG_1505_zps6a2c1cd9.jpg) (http://s34.photobucket.com/user/xfiles_nbk/media/29dec2014/IMG_1505_zps6a2c1cd9.jpg.html)
(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d143/xfiles_nbk/29dec2014/IMG_1509_zps408a51f0.jpg) (http://s34.photobucket.com/user/xfiles_nbk/media/29dec2014/IMG_1509_zps408a51f0.jpg.html)
(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d143/xfiles_nbk/29dec2014/IMG_1511_zpsd6fe1d52.jpg) (http://s34.photobucket.com/user/xfiles_nbk/media/29dec2014/IMG_1511_zpsd6fe1d52.jpg.html)
(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d143/xfiles_nbk/29dec2014/IMG_1513_zps5614f613.jpg) (http://s34.photobucket.com/user/xfiles_nbk/media/29dec2014/IMG_1513_zps5614f613.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Sparky415 on December 29, 2014, 04:52:20 PM
Great pictures Jack  :tu:
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Post by: Grathr on December 29, 2014, 05:00:40 PM

Great pictures Jack  :tu:

+1 :tu:


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Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: styx on December 29, 2014, 05:19:40 PM

Great pictures Jack  :tu:

+1 :tu:


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i agree with what these two fine gentlemen have stated
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: jacktrades on December 29, 2014, 05:23:12 PM
Thanks guys, thought i'd have some fun with the small candiru, and a piece of fatwood.
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Post by: jacktrades on December 30, 2014, 04:09:11 PM
From today's hike

(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d143/xfiles_nbk/30dec2014/IMG_1639_zpsc271e624.jpg) (http://s34.photobucket.com/user/xfiles_nbk/media/30dec2014/IMG_1639_zpsc271e624.jpg.html)
(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d143/xfiles_nbk/30dec2014/IMG_1623_zps83f4e62c.jpg) (http://s34.photobucket.com/user/xfiles_nbk/media/30dec2014/IMG_1623_zps83f4e62c.jpg.html)
(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d143/xfiles_nbk/30dec2014/IMG_1619_zps27d9a630.jpg) (http://s34.photobucket.com/user/xfiles_nbk/media/30dec2014/IMG_1619_zps27d9a630.jpg.html)
(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d143/xfiles_nbk/30dec2014/IMG_1618_zps9c3c0925.jpg) (http://s34.photobucket.com/user/xfiles_nbk/media/30dec2014/IMG_1618_zps9c3c0925.jpg.html)
(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d143/xfiles_nbk/30dec2014/IMG_1616_zps44617c55.jpg) (http://s34.photobucket.com/user/xfiles_nbk/media/30dec2014/IMG_1616_zps44617c55.jpg.html)
(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d143/xfiles_nbk/30dec2014/IMG_1604_zpsb9176df1.jpg) (http://s34.photobucket.com/user/xfiles_nbk/media/30dec2014/IMG_1604_zpsb9176df1.jpg.html)
(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d143/xfiles_nbk/30dec2014/IMG_1568_zpsf73d489d.jpg) (http://s34.photobucket.com/user/xfiles_nbk/media/30dec2014/IMG_1568_zpsf73d489d.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Grathr on December 30, 2014, 04:30:42 PM
Nice pics! :tu:


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Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: derekmac on December 30, 2014, 09:34:46 PM
Great pics!  :tu:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: ducttapetech on December 31, 2014, 09:23:26 PM
Sweet pics!
This is what I carried to day in the woods.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Grathr on December 31, 2014, 09:43:28 PM

Sweet pics!
This is what I carried to day in the woods.

Got to love a Mora! :tu:


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Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: jacktrades on December 31, 2014, 11:44:09 PM
Nice combo  :tu:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: jacktrades on January 02, 2015, 01:32:14 PM
(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d143/xfiles_nbk/IMG_1706_zps2222ead5.jpg) (http://s34.photobucket.com/user/xfiles_nbk/media/IMG_1706_zps2222ead5.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: styx on January 02, 2015, 05:05:56 PM
The wonderful HEST
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: jacktrades on January 02, 2015, 05:20:18 PM
Eating some fatwood.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: styx on January 02, 2015, 06:12:42 PM
Shame that lionsteel doesn't make a version with micarta handles. It's a great little knife
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: jacktrades on January 02, 2015, 08:59:32 PM
I played with the niolox hest, and i still prefer the one with carbon steel.
But yeah, they should add the option with micarta.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: styx on January 02, 2015, 09:21:15 PM
what about the sleipner version? I'm not a fan of 1095 or ESEE
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: jacktrades on January 02, 2015, 09:34:07 PM
Haven't tried that one, but heard good things about it.
But the niolox is also good, its just that i prefer carbon steel, and the design of the original hest to the new one made by Lionsteel.
I have the niolox in the folder, it's a good steel.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: styx on January 02, 2015, 10:15:01 PM
What are the differences between the ESEE and Lionsteel version?
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: jacktrades on January 02, 2015, 11:34:53 PM
There is a hex drive in the tang of the Lionsteel version, versus the small hole on the Rowen made, the jimping is different, as the Lionsteel has wire strippers, and the "pry bar is at a different angle, and with one hole instead of two. Plus the grind seems slightly thicker on the Lionsteel version.
Also the Rowen HEST has a deeper choil, for breaking wires, and it comes with a more compact Kydex sheath.
And it's not RAT/ESEE anymore, just DPX Gear.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: styx on January 02, 2015, 11:58:48 PM
You're telling me it's not connected to ESEE any more? I thought those were leftovers before ESEE and Rober Young Pelton went their separate ways
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: jacktrades on January 03, 2015, 12:38:44 AM
It's not connected any more. There was the first HEST, which was the RAT one, then as RAT became ESEE, it got a new engraving, and that was it.
Pelton separated from ESEE, and ESEE from Pelton, and he started DPX gear, and moved the HEST production to Ontario knife, then to Lionsteel with the folder, and so on.
And then he went back to the actual makers, Rowen, so now there is the Rowen Hest sold as the original. Just DPX.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Dale on January 03, 2015, 01:16:49 AM
(http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh571/ajones1051/7f1da1a2-3746-4695-a2e9-0701d82150a9_zpscabf4546.jpg)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: enki_ck on January 03, 2015, 01:19:06 AM
Well, hi there, Dale. :waving:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Dale on January 03, 2015, 01:33:54 AM
Howdy!!!!  :D
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: styx on January 03, 2015, 10:49:20 AM
It's not connected any more. There was the first HEST, which was the RAT one, then as RAT became ESEE, it got a new engraving, and that was it.
Pelton separated from ESEE, and ESEE from Pelton, and he started DPX gear, and moved the HEST production to Ontario knife, then to Lionsteel with the folder, and so on.
And then he went back to the actual makers, Rowen, so now there is the Rowen Hest sold as the original. Just DPX.

I was actually there when the split happened and when RYP went with Ontario and Lionsteel. But didn't know he went back to Rowen, in a way at least.

Oh and nice one Dale  :drink:
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Post by: Grathr on January 04, 2015, 02:59:03 PM
(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/04/bd1cf8c63ff48fd45fc971ba49d01b47.jpg)


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Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: jacktrades on January 14, 2015, 12:37:57 PM
(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d143/xfiles_nbk/IMG_1736_zps911c8830.jpg) (http://s34.photobucket.com/user/xfiles_nbk/media/IMG_1736_zps911c8830.jpg.html)
(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d143/xfiles_nbk/IMG_1734_zpsf9867775.jpg) (http://s34.photobucket.com/user/xfiles_nbk/media/IMG_1734_zpsf9867775.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: styx on January 14, 2015, 04:37:45 PM
You're really not gonna stop until I get one, huh? Nice pics btw
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: ducttapetech on January 14, 2015, 05:10:51 PM
Nice pics and blade.

Nate

Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: jacktrades on January 14, 2015, 09:12:12 PM
Thanks guys.
No, no stopping..
(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d143/xfiles_nbk/IMG_17452_zpsc1552375.jpg) (http://s34.photobucket.com/user/xfiles_nbk/media/IMG_17452_zpsc1552375.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Higgins617 on January 14, 2015, 09:30:41 PM
Thanks guys.
No, no stopping..
(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d143/xfiles_nbk/IMG_17452_zpsc1552375.jpg) (http://s34.photobucket.com/user/xfiles_nbk/media/IMG_17452_zpsc1552375.jpg.html)

Man I wish I could get out as much as you do!
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: jacktrades on January 14, 2015, 09:44:33 PM
I try to get out every chance i get.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: ducttapetech on January 14, 2015, 11:29:52 PM
I try to get out every chance i get.
Sounds like me. Sweet pic BTW.

Nate

Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Dale on January 14, 2015, 11:59:34 PM
(http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh571/ajones1051/10931023_807603319276737_5279166695223352787_n_zpsfbb5e794.jpg)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: ducttapetech on January 15, 2015, 12:02:13 AM
Nice one Dale.

Nate

Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: AimlessWanderer on January 15, 2015, 12:12:58 AM
(http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh571/ajones1051/10931023_807603319276737_5279166695223352787_n_zpsfbb5e794.jpg)

Me likey  :tu:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: jacktrades on January 15, 2015, 12:58:45 AM
Nice knife :D
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Dale on January 15, 2015, 01:09:01 AM
Thanks Gents !!
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Grathr on January 15, 2015, 06:08:33 PM
Very nice knife!


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Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Dale on January 15, 2015, 10:23:46 PM
I love the curly birch... I soaked it in Linseed oil & waxed it.. Wanted to darken the natural grain.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: jacktrades on January 17, 2015, 12:44:58 PM
(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d143/xfiles_nbk/16ian2015/IMG_1793_zps4fc934bf.jpg) (http://s34.photobucket.com/user/xfiles_nbk/media/16ian2015/IMG_1793_zps4fc934bf.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: ducttapetech on January 18, 2015, 12:07:57 AM
(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/17/b48b65e34065ab837d377f10af62ba61.jpg)

Nate

Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Higgins617 on January 18, 2015, 12:38:39 AM
(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/17/b48b65e34065ab837d377f10af62ba61.jpg)

Nate

Having a little fun are we?
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: ducttapetech on January 18, 2015, 12:48:25 AM
Oh yeah! Even made some coffee.
(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/17/dd1a90afa8ef9cac320caa35834b47d5.jpg)

Nate

Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: HarleyXJGuy on January 18, 2015, 02:54:30 AM
Oh yeah! Even made some coffee.
(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/17/dd1a90afa8ef9cac320caa35834b47d5.jpg)

Nate

Canteen CUp!!
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: ducttapetech on January 18, 2015, 04:46:47 AM
Oh yeah! Even made some coffee.
(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/17/dd1a90afa8ef9cac320caa35834b47d5.jpg)

Nate

Canteen CUp!!
Yes. That cup has made tons of coffee.

Nate

Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: HarleyXJGuy on January 18, 2015, 04:55:18 AM
And Ramen.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Yaesu Man on January 18, 2015, 05:09:06 AM
My RC-4 as usual, and my newly acquired Esee 3 as a necker.  Reckon I like Esee?
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: ducttapetech on January 18, 2015, 05:11:25 AM
How do you like the Esee? I really like the looks of them.

Nate

Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Grathr on January 18, 2015, 08:34:17 AM
Great pics and knives :tu:


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Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Sparky415 on January 18, 2015, 01:00:39 PM
Great pics and knives :tu:


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What he said  :tu:

 :cheers:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on January 18, 2015, 04:33:06 PM
Yep, lovely stuff :)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: ducttapetech on January 19, 2015, 03:43:41 AM
Carried this one today.
(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/18/2aa17a0c78d0711d748a6bcb9b380b15.jpg)

Nate

Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: SAK Guy on January 19, 2015, 04:38:08 AM
Rockin' it Nate!  :tu:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: ducttapetech on January 19, 2015, 07:41:22 AM
Thanks! Gotta love Moras.

Nate

Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Yaesu Man on January 19, 2015, 04:50:36 PM

How do you like the Esee? I really like the looks of them.

Nate

I love 'em!  I'd highly recommend getting one (or ten!)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Gareth on January 21, 2015, 12:52:38 AM
Just got in a surprising nice little neck/pocket knife:

(http://lghttp.29118.nexcesscdn.net/80C119/mage/media/catalog/product/cache/3/image/512x512/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/MTech/203170A.jpg)

at just 4 3/4" overall, this is not a big knife.  Small enough in fact that I can comfortably put it in my trouser's pocket.  I'll be writing a little more once I've had a chance to put it to use a bit.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: NKlamerus on January 21, 2015, 02:17:32 AM
I like the design in the handle studs! Is it micarta? Kinda looks like g10 too?
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: ducttapetech on January 21, 2015, 02:23:45 AM
I like that.

Nate

Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: SAK Guy on January 21, 2015, 03:53:12 AM
I like that.

Nate

+1
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Higgins617 on January 21, 2015, 04:06:20 AM
Just got in a surprising nice little neck/pocket knife:

(http://lghttp.29118.nexcesscdn.net/80C119/mage/media/catalog/product/cache/3/image/512x512/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/MTech/203170A.jpg)

at just 4 3/4" overall, this is not a big knife.  Small enough in fact that I can comfortably put it in my trouser's pocket.  I'll be writing a little more once I've had a chance to put it to use a bit.

WOOHOOO!!!!
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Gareth on January 21, 2015, 10:56:01 AM
Cheers gents.  :cheers:  It is sold as, and does appear to be, G10 scales.  Also the sheath does seem to be Kydex, albeit rather thin.  A shot or two showing it next to a Vic Executive for scale.  You'll notice I've stuck a quick fob on the back as well.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Sparky415 on January 21, 2015, 09:17:45 PM

Nice looking knife Mate  :tu:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Dale on February 01, 2015, 04:02:05 AM
(http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh571/ajones1051/10806260_815621748474894_13683040119073513_n_zpshluae3bh.jpg)

(http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh571/ajones1051/10958059_815621761808226_1169164665599197692_n_zpsncfexryx.jpg)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Nenavist on February 01, 2015, 05:06:03 AM
Part of my EDC is my Brous Blades Silent Soldier Ranger V2
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: HarleyXJGuy on February 01, 2015, 07:13:30 AM
Part of my EDC is my Brous Blades Silent Soldier Ranger V2

Between you and Joel I am very interested in these Brous knives.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Gareth on February 01, 2015, 10:55:27 AM
(http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh571/ajones1051/10806260_815621748474894_13683040119073513_n_zpshluae3bh.jpg)

(http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh571/ajones1051/10958059_815621761808226_1169164665599197692_n_zpsncfexryx.jpg)

very nice Dale.  I always liked the looks of BRKT knives, but they are pretty pricey here.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on February 01, 2015, 11:55:58 AM
(http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh571/ajones1051/10806260_815621748474894_13683040119073513_n_zpshluae3bh.jpg)

(http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh571/ajones1051/10958059_815621761808226_1169164665599197692_n_zpsncfexryx.jpg)

very nice Dale.  I always liked the looks of BRKT knives, but they are pretty pricey here.
Lovely blade mate, I had a North Star back in the day, it was just about the sharpest knife I ever owned! :)

Like Gareth said, there well expensive over here though :(
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: ducttapetech on February 01, 2015, 02:29:18 PM
Nice blade Dale!
Nice to see you around here.

Nate

Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Dale on February 01, 2015, 03:46:13 PM
Thanks Gents..I actually put out a decent amount in trade for the BRKT. But I'd heard so many good things about them.. I had to get one.... er two... see pics below
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Dale on February 01, 2015, 03:50:03 PM
The BRKT Liten Bror... Not new but gonna send it back for some cosmetic work this week.....

(http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh571/ajones1051/10947255_815621798474889_6351619272970028127_n_zpsmoutmueg.jpg)

(http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh571/ajones1051/10922646_815621778474891_7362080325725941865_n_zps2h6vcojs.jpg)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Nenavist on February 01, 2015, 04:17:43 PM
Part of my EDC is my Brous Blades Silent Soldier Ranger V2

Between you and Joel I am very interested in these Brous knives.
I am very happy with mine. It sits at the 9 0'clock on my belt.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: ducttapetech on February 02, 2015, 02:37:09 AM
The BRKT Liten Bror... Not new but gonna send it back for some cosmetic work this week.....

(http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh571/ajones1051/10947255_815621798474889_6351619272970028127_n_zpsmoutmueg.jpg)

(http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh571/ajones1051/10922646_815621778474891_7362080325725941865_n_zps2h6vcojs.jpg)
I really like that one! Handle matches the leather rather nicely.

Nate

Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Dale on February 07, 2015, 01:28:23 AM
(http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh571/ajones1051/10959671_817960391574363_6003880482442700991_n_zpssbqd9pvq.jpg)

(http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh571/ajones1051/16230_817960328241036_4811343709544727931_n_zpskfp1mzhq.jpg)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: ducttapetech on February 07, 2015, 02:13:28 AM
Sweet!

Nate

Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on February 07, 2015, 11:52:34 AM
Lovely Puuko :)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: ducttapetech on February 08, 2015, 03:03:35 AM
This one today.(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/07/6df0a42e0bc5ba8142e016585b611fa0.jpg)

Nate

Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: SAK Guy on February 08, 2015, 03:22:15 AM
Very nice Nate!
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Grathr on February 08, 2015, 09:16:54 AM
Nice pukko Dale, and great Pic Nate! :tu:


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Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: MadPlumbarian on February 08, 2015, 04:29:45 PM
I don't remember if I ever posted this one, I really don't have to many fixed blades, but the only one that ever gets carried doesn't really have a blade, well to cut yourself.. But it does have a screwdriver tip, couple hex holes, but more importantly a bottle opener and seatbelt cutter! The newer one of these have a mini ruler along the back, but a mini like 2"? This is an old pic, now it sits right on the shoulder cross strap, a perfect spot to easily grab to pop the beer, or if someone's seatbelt won't give! Not a bad little carry for I think $2-$4 when I got it providing the seatbelt cutter works, just hope I'll never have to try it for that reason..
JR

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v196/mrssabrina/2ea941e7ab93a7314b65a7c7124174fa_zps69127cf6.jpg)

Here's a newer crappy pic, as it sits ready for action..
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v196/mrssabrina/d622256f2cd6328a3c0d8f83826cc5eb_zps25e3e88c.jpg)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Grathr on February 22, 2015, 07:53:59 PM
Mora Bushcraft Black and Mora Robust today.
(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/22/ca14e18a96bec9f6fcb8687388f2070b.jpg)


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Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Dale on February 23, 2015, 12:54:15 AM
(http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh571/ajones1051/11016770_1547119685532601_862928570_n_zps3zk1zccj.jpg)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: AimlessWanderer on February 23, 2015, 01:44:19 AM
(http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh571/ajones1051/11016770_1547119685532601_862928570_n_zps3zk1zccj.jpg)

That's an interesting one, Dale. A bit similar to one of mine

(http://www.s-staniforth.co.uk/item/187/images/DSC_9607-01.jpg)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: JAfromMn on February 23, 2015, 10:19:01 PM
(http://i1211.photobucket.com/albums/cc421/JAfromMn/2015-02-23%2015.15.17_zpsyarwontv.jpg) (http://s1211.photobucket.com/user/JAfromMn/media/2015-02-23%2015.15.17_zpsyarwontv.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: ducttapetech on February 23, 2015, 11:29:40 PM
Sweet looking blades guys.

Grathr, how's the Bushcraft Black treating you?

Nate

Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: sergemaster on March 05, 2015, 04:52:22 AM
Amici,
I almost always carry underneath my shirt an original Alan Folts made spear point minimalist with black G10 handles and in a matching kydex sheath.

As been posted here over the years, if those of you have the want or the need to carry an extreme lightweight fixed blade as a secondary or even as a primary, you can't go wrong with an Alan Folts Minimalist..

Comes in handy, let me tell yah...


Cheers,
Serge   
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Grathr on March 05, 2015, 07:17:57 PM

Sweet looking blades guys.

Grathr, how's the Bushcraft Black treating you?

Nate

Its doing just fine :)


Amici,
I almost always carry underneath my shirt an original Alan Folts made spear point minimalist with black G10 handles and in a matching kydex sheath.

As been posted here over the years, if those of you have the want or the need to carry an extreme lightweight fixed blade as a secondary or even as a primary, you can't go wrong with an Alan Folts Minimalist..

Comes in handy, let me tell yah...


Cheers,
Serge   

Nice to see you again Serge! Its been a while. :wave:


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Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Higgins617 on March 09, 2015, 12:07:19 AM
First time carrying my new fixed blade. Really should have been my Mora, but I forgot it :facepalm:

(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/momentthrutheuprights.jpg?m=1425854942)
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/momentdriftwood.jpg?m=1425854942)
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/momenthaggettspond.jpg?m=1425854941)
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/momentsnowybank.jpg?m=1425854937)
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/momentmedfordsun.jpg?m=1425854937)
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/momentmedford.jpg?m=1425854937)
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/momentmedfordshadows.jpg?m=1425854937)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: zoidberg on March 09, 2015, 12:46:18 AM
Looks like a useful blade there Higgins. Let us know how it works out for you.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Higgins617 on March 09, 2015, 05:55:19 AM
Looks like a useful blade there Higgins. Let us know how it works out for you.

I certainly will. I'm pretty excited about it to be honest, especially given that it only set me back 7 bucks. Definitely the sharpest Gerber blade I've ever had out of the box, and I like the fact that it's full tang, and yet a fairly agile blade design.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: zoidberg on March 09, 2015, 06:33:49 AM
Looks like a useful blade there Higgins. Let us know how it works out for you.

I certainly will. I'm pretty excited about it to be honest, especially given that it only set me back 7 bucks. Definitely the sharpest Gerber blade I've ever had out of the box, and I like the fact that it's full tang, and yet a fairly agile blade design.

I wanted the Gerber Freeman Caper back in the day, just couldn't find one in stock, very similar type of knife.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: ducttapetech on March 09, 2015, 09:29:22 AM
That does look like a nice knife.

Nate

Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Gerhard Gerber on March 09, 2015, 11:47:10 AM
(http://i1211.photobucket.com/albums/cc421/JAfromMn/2015-02-23%2015.15.17_zpsyarwontv.jpg) (http://s1211.photobucket.com/user/JAfromMn/media/2015-02-23%2015.15.17_zpsyarwontv.jpg.html)
Hi JA

Looks familiar but I can't place it, what knife is that?
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: zoidberg on March 09, 2015, 11:57:01 AM
Hey GG, JA's knife is a Brous Blades Silent Soldier V1.  :tu:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Dale on March 10, 2015, 01:10:05 AM
(http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh571/ajones1051/10998325_831635766873492_6519401432991527006_o_zpsrsys4tbp.jpg)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: David on March 10, 2015, 01:38:40 AM
Mule Team 15    :)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: bmot on March 11, 2015, 03:54:06 PM
Mailman woke me up for this, this morning. I forgave him  :whistle:


(http://i.imgur.com/wVReTVR.jpg)


(http://i.imgur.com/Dnrb3QT.jpg)


(http://i.imgur.com/mGDPo9l.jpg)


Canadian Belt Boat knife, with the Yachtsman sheat which includes the marlin spike/shackle opener :)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: ducttapetech on March 11, 2015, 03:57:16 PM
Nice!

Nate

Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Gareth on March 11, 2015, 04:10:32 PM
VERY nice. :salute:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: enki_ck on March 11, 2015, 07:04:30 PM
Never seen that Grohmann before. :tu:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: bmot on March 11, 2015, 07:13:28 PM
Never seen that Grohmann before. :tu:


Now you did ;)


It's really quite awesome :D
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Grathr on March 11, 2015, 09:11:11 PM
Very nice !


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Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Higgins617 on March 12, 2015, 01:00:51 AM
Took the little Moment with me into the woods again today. A little more testing today, despite its small stature I used it for some batoning and chopping as best I could. I was impressed to be quite honest, I'm enjoying it.
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/IMAG1012.jpg?m=1426117871)
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/IMAG1009.jpg?m=1426117868)
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/IMAG1008.jpg?m=1426117863)
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/IMAG1004.jpg?m=1426117856)
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/IMAG1003.jpg?m=1426117843)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: ironraven on March 12, 2015, 01:23:53 AM
I almost always carry underneath my shirt an original Alan Folts made spear point minimalist with black G10 handles and in a matching kydex sheath.

Hear, hear!!

I've carried one of the CRKT/Folts Minimalist in the warncliffe pattern for over a year now. Easiest thing in the world to resharpen and it's a little big knife! But it has been spending the past few days at home- I came across the clip point (bowie) version at Lowe's over the weekend. For $20. I was going to buy one of those Camilus Phenoms that I've heard people chattering about, but sudden change in plans.

A little bigger, the jimping is a little more friendly to wet/cold skin. I think the fit isn't quite as good, the scales are under sized, literally only the thickness of a peice of paper, but I'm not sure if it going to create hot spots under heavy work. The funny thing, and I've confirmed this with CRKT is that they come with a sheath origionally designed for the tanto model- it is a very tight and secure fit, but being GFN, I'm not sure if it won't become an issue down the road as the center of the belly is going into the seam of the sheath. The belt loop is the same design as for the warncliff, but I think it works MUCH better here.

I bought the other one they had tonight. That's going into my PSK to replace the little Aitor that has been in there for the past few years.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: toolguy on March 14, 2015, 05:50:46 AM
Mailman woke me up for this, this morning. I forgave him  :whistle:
(http://i.imgur.com/Dnrb3QT.jpg)
Canadian Belt Boat knife, with the Yachtsman sheat which includes the marlin spike/shackle opener :)


I don't know what I would do with a marlin spike but I would buy it because it's unique and a Grohmann !

Good-on-ya.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: zoidberg on March 14, 2015, 12:02:13 PM
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8582/16810315815_1ab17c0e90.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/rBtgei)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Grathr on March 15, 2015, 10:32:27 AM

Took the little Moment with me into the woods again today. A little more testing today, despite its small stature I used it for some batoning and chopping as best I could. I was impressed to be quite honest, I'm enjoying it.
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/IMAG1012.jpg?m=1426117871)
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/IMAG1009.jpg?m=1426117868)
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/IMAG1008.jpg?m=1426117863)
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/IMAG1004.jpg?m=1426117856)
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/IMAG1003.jpg?m=1426117843)

Nice pics!
How does it perform compared to the Mora?


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Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Gareth on March 19, 2015, 04:45:37 PM
(http://i581.photobucket.com/albums/ss260/gareth_SAKs/Knives/Mtech%20knife/2015-03-19%2010.54.59_zpsmekied52.jpg)

Mtech neck knife was getting a work out today busting up some boxes and doing a little gardening.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: ducttapetech on March 19, 2015, 05:07:17 PM
Nice one!
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: cool123 on March 20, 2015, 06:40:54 AM
I carry a Lynx neck knife of Master cutlery for my everyday carry and I sometimes use it as boot knife as well when attached to the knife sheath.
(http://s22.postimg.org/nce1abggh/IMG_20150317_163741.jpg)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Dale on March 23, 2015, 10:06:48 PM
Bark River, Gunny

(http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh571/ajones1051/11082239_839336176103451_615599122451810126_o_zpsxwwwblzg.jpg)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: zoidberg on March 23, 2015, 11:13:13 PM
Bark River, Gunny

Very nice!  :tu:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Gareth on March 23, 2015, 11:19:19 PM
Bark River, Gunny

Very nice!  :tu:

Very nice indeed. :)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: ducttapetech on March 23, 2015, 11:31:23 PM
Bark River, Gunny

(http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh571/ajones1051/11082239_839336176103451_615599122451810126_o_zpsxwwwblzg.jpg)
Damn you and your fixed blade porn!
Lol!
Very nice Dale.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Dale on March 24, 2015, 01:16:59 AM
I love fixed blades... Have a few folders. But got rid of most of em. :)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: SAK Guy on March 24, 2015, 01:33:50 AM
I love fixed blades... Have a few folders. But got rid of most of em. :)

I wish I could decide on one or the other.....  :salute:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: ducttapetech on March 24, 2015, 02:17:21 AM
No kidding!
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: zoidberg on March 24, 2015, 01:11:19 PM
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8686/16293340604_df7a941fb8.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/qPMCvA)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: jacktrades on March 24, 2015, 08:42:42 PM
Nice job on the OKC DPx HEST  :tu:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Grathr on March 24, 2015, 09:04:42 PM
Great looking knives :drool:


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Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Dale on March 24, 2015, 09:17:46 PM
(http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh571/ajones1051/1782304_836622679708134_5987495308766482372_o_zpsicwupvcp.jpg)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: ducttapetech on March 24, 2015, 09:23:30 PM
Nice blades Dale and Zman.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: zoidberg on March 24, 2015, 09:27:46 PM
Thanks guys.  :cheers:  Nice blade Dale.  :tu:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Higgins617 on March 24, 2015, 10:05:55 PM

Took the little Moment with me into the woods again today. A little more testing today, despite its small stature I used it for some batoning and chopping as best I could. I was impressed to be quite honest, I'm enjoying it.
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/IMAG1012.jpg?m=1426117871)
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/IMAG1009.jpg?m=1426117868)
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/IMAG1008.jpg?m=1426117863)
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/IMAG1004.jpg?m=1426117856)
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/IMAG1003.jpg?m=1426117843)

Nice pics!
How does it perform compared to the Mora?


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I completely missed this post :think:, my bad. I plan on doing a head to head test of the two soon actually. I haven't gotten to really use either all that much, but the Mora definitely fits in the hand better. The edge on the moment is fairly thin, so I can't see it being as durable as the Mora either. But it's likely to be my bait/other unappealing jobs knife, so I'm not concerned about it's well being.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Higgins617 on March 26, 2015, 12:04:03 AM
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/IMAG1050.jpg?m=1427323731)
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/IMAG1052.jpg?m=1427323735)
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/IMAG1061.jpg?m=1427323737)
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/IMAG1068.jpg?m=1427323741)
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/IMAG1071.jpg?m=1427323743)
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/IMAG1065.jpg?m=1427323745)
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/IMAG1075.jpg?m=1427323748)
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/IMAG1051.jpg?m=1427323731)

Over-do post, I'm sorry Grathr. Took the Mora out with me on a hike/bike and stopped to play around with it for a while. It's a comfortable, nimble, solid blade. But none of this is news to you guys. The last picture is a comparison between the Mora and the Moment for a little bit of chopping action. Mora is on the left, and as you can see won it quite easily and with less effort. The Mora is definitely the better knife out of the two, but I do enjoy both. Thank you again buddy, I'll be doing a head to head with the two of them soon I hope.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Gareth on March 26, 2015, 01:24:20 AM
Nice shots mate. :)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: ducttapetech on March 26, 2015, 02:22:22 AM
Nice pics Higgs! That Mora looks good.

Nate

Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: zoidberg on April 01, 2015, 09:25:27 AM
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7607/16970493406_1b97ab4c1e.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/rRCdrU)

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7630/16996448205_9718a18c12.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/rTVeUr)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Grathr on April 01, 2015, 10:42:10 AM
Great pics, and Im glad you like it Higgs! Looking forward to the comparison. :tu:

Great shots Zoidberg!

Im by coinsidence also carrying a Mora 511 today.


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Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: zoidberg on April 01, 2015, 10:46:01 AM
Nice wee sheath.  :tu:
Title: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Grathr on April 01, 2015, 10:50:38 AM
Nice wee sheath.  :tu:

I like it, fits the knife like a glove.
I found it on Ebay some time ago, and paid very little for it. :)


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Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: ducttapetech on April 01, 2015, 10:57:23 AM
Nice blade guys. Like that sheath Grathr.

Nate

Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Gareth on April 01, 2015, 11:44:20 PM
That does look like a good sheath mate. :)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Higgins617 on April 02, 2015, 12:47:59 AM
Mora and the little KA-BAR

(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/IMAG1115.jpg?m=1427927523)
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/IMAG1113.jpg?m=1427927522)
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/IMAG1111.jpg?m=1427927520)

Yeah, chopped it down myself with the Mora.... :whistle:

(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/IMAG1106.jpg?m=1427927518)
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/IMAG1107.jpg?m=1427927516)
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/IMAG1105.jpg?m=1427927516)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: ducttapetech on April 02, 2015, 01:17:31 AM
Sweet pics Higgs!

Nate

Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: SteveC on April 02, 2015, 01:51:31 AM
Sweet pics Higgs!

Nate


+1

That little Kabar looks cool   :tu:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Obi1shinobee on April 02, 2015, 02:40:23 AM
Sweet pics Higgs!

Nate


+1

That little Kabar looks cool   :tu:
+2
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Grathr on April 02, 2015, 06:25:57 AM
Great pics! :tu:


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Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Higgins617 on April 02, 2015, 06:39:50 AM
Great pics! :tu:


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I owe you one! This thing is awesome!!
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: ducttapetech on April 02, 2015, 11:19:20 AM
Moras are da bomb!


Nate

Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Gerhard Gerber on April 02, 2015, 12:11:57 PM
I love fixed blades... Have a few folders. But got rid of most of em. :)

I made one exception, the scales on the CRTK Endorser were just too nice for me to resist.

Other than that, I just glad fixed blades are cheaper in general.
I also tell myself that as soon as I have:
BK2
BK9
Tops DART
Tops Prather War Bowie
Tops Tahoma field knive
.........I'll only buy customs from then on.  :facepalm:

Quote
Moras are da bomb!

Too true.....
That fact causes me distress - I have a few knives, not all big, but I like to use the cheap-as-chips green Mora Companion the most.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Grathr on April 02, 2015, 12:48:19 PM

Moras are da bomb!


Nate

You said it bro!


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Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: harronek on April 06, 2015, 07:59:07 AM
My wife was in the garden today and was removing some small unwanted palm trees .
I came around the corner and saw what seemed like a scene from "Game of Thrones " :)

(http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/ad271/harronek/69ae985725c940260ce61016f58bca15_zpss5gljx3w.jpg)


Ken
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Sparky415 on April 06, 2015, 08:35:33 AM

 :o  Now thats what I call a big chopper!
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: 3F on April 06, 2015, 09:17:49 AM
Haven't actually carried it, but plan to this coming Saturday......I was bombed this Condor Bushcraft Knife last week...

Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: ducttapetech on April 06, 2015, 12:05:57 PM
Nice knife

That's us mobile
Nate

Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Grathr on April 06, 2015, 01:27:29 PM
Haven't actually carried it, but plan to this coming Saturday......I was bombed this Condor Bushcraft Knife last week...

Thosa are great knives IMO :tu:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: zoidberg on April 07, 2015, 06:53:51 AM
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7637/16440350064_dbe6f80689.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/r3M6is)

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7595/17061317362_6589320f52.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/rZDHfb)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Grathr on April 07, 2015, 07:30:01 PM
Great pics!


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Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: zoidberg on April 07, 2015, 10:08:31 PM
Thanks Grathr.  :cheers:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: ducttapetech on April 13, 2015, 04:09:18 PM
That is a great pic!

That's us mobile
Nate

Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: ducttapetech on April 13, 2015, 04:09:37 PM
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/04/13/c6f436c38efca4dab4a4271172418bc8.jpg)

That's us mobile
Nate

Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Aloha on April 13, 2015, 04:40:41 PM
The CRKT Minimalist is just a great little necker, I cannot enough about it. 
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Aloha on April 13, 2015, 04:41:35 PM
My wife was in the garden today and was removing some small unwanted palm trees .
I came around the corner and saw what seemed like a scene from "Game of Thrones " :)

(http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/ad271/harronek/69ae985725c940260ce61016f58bca15_zpss5gljx3w.jpg)


Ken

Uhm  :think: can you show a pic of the sheath too  :pok:

 :rofl:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: ducttapetech on April 13, 2015, 05:01:28 PM
The CRKT Minimalist is just a great little necker, I cannot enough about it.
They are great little blade for little money.

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Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: jacktrades on April 18, 2015, 06:24:58 PM
(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn140/jacktrades_nbk/DSC01782_zpsan9leazy.jpg) (http://s303.photobucket.com/user/jacktrades_nbk/media/DSC01782_zpsan9leazy.jpg.html)
(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn140/jacktrades_nbk/DSC01779_zpshr8kqeiq.jpg) (http://s303.photobucket.com/user/jacktrades_nbk/media/DSC01779_zpshr8kqeiq.jpg.html)
(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn140/jacktrades_nbk/DSC01778_zpsxmgksuda.jpg) (http://s303.photobucket.com/user/jacktrades_nbk/media/DSC01778_zpsxmgksuda.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: zoidberg on April 18, 2015, 11:54:39 PM
(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn140/jacktrades_nbk/DSC01782_zpsan9leazy.jpg) (http://s303.photobucket.com/user/jacktrades_nbk/media/DSC01782_zpsan9leazy.jpg.html)
Nice! The Izula is on my wants list.  :tu:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: kirk13 on April 19, 2015, 07:45:54 AM
Nice wee sheath.  :tu:

I like it, fits the knife like a glove.
I found it on Ebay some time ago, and paid very little for it. :)


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I've got one of those sheaths for my Mora. I got it for a song on Amazon!
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Grathr on April 19, 2015, 06:01:05 PM

Nice wee sheath.  :tu:

I like it, fits the knife like a glove.
I found it on Ebay some time ago, and paid very little for it. :)


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I've got one of those sheaths for my Mora. I got it for a song on Amazon!

I do think that the leather, at least in mine, came from the great PVC cow though. But it was cheap, and it works :tu:


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Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: zoidberg on April 20, 2015, 12:21:52 PM
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8748/17183643436_c895f45718.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/sbsEwq)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Gareth on April 20, 2015, 05:30:20 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dOOTKA0aGI0

"You can't expect to wield supreme executive power just because some watery tart threw a sword at you!"

Nice pic Zoiberg.  :cheers:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: zoidberg on April 22, 2015, 01:18:05 PM
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7628/16609629334_bb5378006b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/riJG8y)

(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8825/17045889749_d8489ed2b4.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/rYhD9R)

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7706/16609626044_fb9ac6f8f6.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/riJF9Q)

(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5334/17044299298_7c50f8f359.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/rY9unh)

(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8786/17024638557_a2a4820c85.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/rWpHUZ)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Sparky415 on April 22, 2015, 08:08:37 PM
Nice pictures  :tu:

 :drool:

(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8786/17024638557_a2a4820c85.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/rWpHUZ)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: styx on April 22, 2015, 08:15:36 PM
that's a nice little knife you got there
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: zoidberg on April 22, 2015, 10:28:37 PM
Nice pictures  :tu:

 :drool:

(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8786/17024638557_a2a4820c85.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/rWpHUZ)

Thanks sparky.  :cheers:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: zoidberg on April 22, 2015, 10:31:21 PM
that's a nice little knife you got there

Cheers. I don't really like it. Not because it's a bad knife but because it isn't suited to what I do.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on April 22, 2015, 10:34:17 PM
that's a nice little knife you got there

Cheers. I don't really like it. Not because it's a bad knife but because it isn't suited to what I do.
In what way mate? :)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: zoidberg on April 22, 2015, 10:43:32 PM
that's a nice little knife you got there

Cheers. I don't really like it. Not because it's a bad knife but because it isn't suited to what I do.
In what way mate? :)

It is too thick for the length. Doesn't do small jobs well, doesn't do big jobs well. It is a good wedge.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on April 22, 2015, 10:48:08 PM
Ah I see. Tactical prybar then :(
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: zoidberg on April 22, 2015, 10:57:44 PM
Ah I see. Tactical prybar then :(

Yeah, I need to find someone who likes that kind of thing and trade it off.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on April 23, 2015, 12:32:13 AM
Ah I see. Tactical prybar then :(

Yeah, I need to find someone who likes that kind of thing and trade it off.
Shame lm123 isn't still around then :D
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: zoidberg on April 23, 2015, 01:25:09 AM
Ah I see. Tactical prybar then :(

Yeah, I need to find someone who likes that kind of thing and trade it off.
Shame lm123 isn't still around then :D

Wonder if cool123 or dipti want it.  :angel:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Sparky415 on April 23, 2015, 06:34:45 AM
Ah I see. Tactical prybar then :(

Yeah, I need to find someone who likes that kind of thing and trade it off.
Shame lm123 isn't still around then :D

Wonder if cool123 or dipti want it.  :angel:

Does it float then?  :D
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: zoidberg on April 23, 2015, 06:59:46 AM
Ah I see. Tactical prybar then :(

Yeah, I need to find someone who likes that kind of thing and trade it off.
Shame lm123 isn't still around then :D

Wonder if cool123 or dipti want it.  :angel:

Does it float then?  :D

Even with hollow handles it does not. Neither did the kydex sheath.  :whistle:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: zoidberg on April 25, 2015, 11:18:22 AM
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8695/17262397051_e55bc863b7.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/siqien)

(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8733/17261153122_75a7567655.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/siiVsj)

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7591/17261151622_42e227c538.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/siiV1s)

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7588/17261151192_6f7254c3b2.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/siiUT3)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Gareth on April 25, 2015, 11:23:56 AM
Now that IS a knife! :o 


Or is it a Svord? :D
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Grathr on April 25, 2015, 11:55:29 AM
Even Crocodile Dundee would call that a knife!
How is it to use?


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Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: 3F on April 26, 2015, 08:04:01 PM
Mora with revised belt sheath to be a side sarry on my belt....

Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: zoidberg on April 26, 2015, 11:48:32 PM
Even Crocodile Dundee would call that a knife!
How is it to use?


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Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Gareth on April 27, 2015, 02:09:05 PM
Taking a trip back 10 years and making use of this knife today.  It's a Cudeman with olive wood scales and 440 steel blade.  This was my first 'bushcraft' type knife and, I have to admit, I'd forgotten how good it is.  A lot of folks (myself included) got very worked up about 'mere' 440, but this knife takes a fantastically sharp edge and holds it pretty well.  The sheath isn't my favourite, but it does the job well enough.  Might have to find myself a bit of leather and make a replacement.

(http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m37/gareth_hunt/DSCF3550.jpg)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: SteveC on April 27, 2015, 03:09:58 PM
Nice looking knife Gareth  :tu:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: SAK Guy on April 27, 2015, 03:14:22 PM
Nice looking knife Gareth  :tu:

+1  Great looking!!!!
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Zed on May 12, 2015, 06:41:04 PM
A good friend of mine dropped this off today, he picked it up at the weekend and thought I would like it,I think its a mod survival knife type knife,its hair slicing sharp and very well made  :tu:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Sparky415 on May 12, 2015, 10:22:03 PM

Thats a good friend  :tu:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Gareth on May 12, 2015, 10:25:13 PM
Yup, looks like a MOD style survival knife.  Some folks really don't like them, but I'm a fan. :tu:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Zed on May 12, 2015, 11:09:34 PM
I'm happy with it as it fills a gap in my fixed blade selection  :tu: I'll take it on a trip soon as need a day hike plus over night camp  :tu:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: AimlessWanderer on May 12, 2015, 11:20:53 PM
Ah I see. Tactical prybar then :(

Yeah, I need to find someone who likes that kind of thing and trade it off.

Is that the HEST? I like the look of it, but have told myself no more carbon steel blades  ::) I have way too many that don't get enough use as it is  :whistle:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: AimlessWanderer on May 12, 2015, 11:23:47 PM
Taking a trip back 10 years and making use of this knife today.  It's a Cudeman with olive wood scales and 440 steel blade.  This was my first 'bushcraft' type knife and, I have to admit, I'd forgotten how good it is.  A lot of folks (myself included) got very worked up about 'mere' 440, but this knife takes a fantastically sharp edge and holds it pretty well.  The sheath isn't my favourite, but it does the job well enough.  Might have to find myself a bit of leather and make a replacement.

(http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m37/gareth_hunt/DSCF3550.jpg)

I do like that knife. A good reliable companion by the looks of it. I don't mind the blade steel at all, and would rather have that than one of the supersteels  :tu:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: AimlessWanderer on May 12, 2015, 11:28:35 PM
A good friend of mine dropped this off today, he picked it up at the weekend and thought I would like it,I think its a mod survival knife type knife,its hair slicing sharp and very well made  :tu:

Nice one Paul. I like my MOD knife, but hate the leather sheath. Can't understand why they put the keep loop so far up the handles. I don't like how far the knife can slide out with the loop closed.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: zoidberg on May 13, 2015, 01:13:32 AM
Ah I see. Tactical prybar then :(

Yeah, I need to find someone who likes that kind of thing and trade it off.

Is that the HEST? I like the look of it, but have told myself no more carbon steel blades  ::) I have way too many that don't get enough use as it is  :whistle:

Yes it is. Looks good, feels good too. I go about things differently though and it didn't fit in with that method.

Good news is it's approx halfway across the world now and should be arriving at a new home in the next week.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: AimlessWanderer on May 13, 2015, 01:33:06 AM
I know exactly what you mean about not being your style. I've had a few knives and tools which were perfectly fine, but just weren't for me. I've had others too such as the Roselli axe, that I'm glad I persevered with. Glad it's found a new home  :cheers:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Gareth on May 13, 2015, 01:35:04 AM
Taking a trip back 10 years and making use of this knife today.  It's a Cudeman with olive wood scales and 440 steel blade.  This was my first 'bushcraft' type knife and, I have to admit, I'd forgotten how good it is.  A lot of folks (myself included) got very worked up about 'mere' 440, but this knife takes a fantastically sharp edge and holds it pretty well.  The sheath isn't my favourite, but it does the job well enough.  Might have to find myself a bit of leather and make a replacement.

(http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m37/gareth_hunt/DSCF3550.jpg)

I do like that knife. A good reliable companion by the looks of it. I don't mind the blade steel at all, and would rather have that than one of the supersteels  :tu:

Cheers buddy.  While I'm certainty no super sharpener, I'm not bad at it either.  This takes as good an edge as almost anything else I own.  Geometry has a much to do with this as the steel though.  So while my Mora is sharper, it's also a lot thinner.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: zoidberg on May 13, 2015, 09:31:40 AM
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5339/17404368119_b3ca678962.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/svXWhp)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: zoidberg on May 13, 2015, 09:31:53 AM
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5448/17564350066_830d922beb.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/sL6TkQ)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on May 13, 2015, 02:09:03 PM
Nice!
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: SAK Guy on May 14, 2015, 06:10:23 AM
Nice!
Yes, very!  I am going to get one of these....just a matter of time!  8)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: zoidberg on May 14, 2015, 07:08:20 AM
Nice!
Yes, very!  I am going to get one of these....just a matter of time!  8)
If you haven't seen it yet maybe check out the Svord (http://www.svord.com/index.php) site as there are a few other good ones there. The Tempsky above is in the custom section.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: SAK Guy on May 16, 2015, 04:59:31 AM
Nice!
Yes, very!  I am going to get one of these....just a matter of time!  8)
If you haven't seen it yet maybe check out the Svord (http://www.svord.com/index.php) site as there are a few other good ones there. The Tempsky above is in the custom section.

 :2tu:  Thank you!
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: zoidberg on May 22, 2015, 11:41:56 PM
Mora up a tree checking out the possum hollow.

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5342/17336156454_723649a0de_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/spWkkd)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: zoidberg on June 04, 2015, 10:20:48 AM
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/298/18259773310_0999a2678a_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/tPy7rL)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: dks on June 04, 2015, 10:34:10 AM
is the knife cutting the log, or is the log cutting the knife ?

(http://images.ookaboo.com/photo/m/ThinkingMan_Rodin_m.jpg)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: derekmac on June 13, 2015, 10:52:10 PM
My Buck Vangaurd today. :)

(http://i1077.photobucket.com/albums/w472/derekmachfx/Knives/6C57FBF2-194C-4EA5-80C1-F8CEE49FB313.jpg) (http://s1077.photobucket.com/user/derekmachfx/media/Knives/6C57FBF2-194C-4EA5-80C1-F8CEE49FB313.jpg.html)

(http://i1077.photobucket.com/albums/w472/derekmachfx/Knives/D6C72F7D-EBC4-4BBE-8B4A-65F82084052B.jpg) (http://s1077.photobucket.com/user/derekmachfx/media/Knives/D6C72F7D-EBC4-4BBE-8B4A-65F82084052B.jpg.html)

(http://i1077.photobucket.com/albums/w472/derekmachfx/Knives/D7B0FCE5-CA75-464D-9C96-BB98993FB529.jpg) (http://s1077.photobucket.com/user/derekmachfx/media/Knives/D7B0FCE5-CA75-464D-9C96-BB98993FB529.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: ducttapetech on June 13, 2015, 11:03:11 PM
Nice looking blade Dmac!

Nate
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Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on June 13, 2015, 11:20:02 PM
Buck always did make a fine looking knife :)

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Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Sparky415 on June 14, 2015, 08:10:07 AM
Nice looking blade Dmac!

Nate

Buck always did make a fine looking knife :)


What they said, glad you found it  :tu:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: zoidberg on June 17, 2015, 01:18:41 PM
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3707/18881902222_599104bf38_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/uLwFGj)

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5597/18699401568_4d57436f24_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/uupjBj)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: ducttapetech on June 17, 2015, 01:21:35 PM
Very nice! Love the Mora!

Nate
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Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: zoidberg on June 17, 2015, 01:28:10 PM
Very nice! Love the Mora!

Nate
That's us mobile

Thank you sir.  :cheers:  They are decent.  :tu:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Higgins617 on June 17, 2015, 02:59:46 PM
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3707/18881902222_599104bf38_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/uLwFGj)

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5597/18699401568_4d57436f24_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/uupjBj)

Zoid, think that first one would work well for neck carry?
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: zoidberg on June 17, 2015, 04:20:01 PM
Zoid, think that first one would work well for neck carry?

If you're a cave troll then yes.  :tu:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Gareth on June 20, 2015, 01:23:06 AM
I've been playing with my new Rough Rider Drop Point Hunter: http://www.heinnie.com/rough-rider-drop-point-hunter
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Grathr on June 21, 2015, 06:20:34 AM

I've been playing with my new Rough Rider Drop Point Hunter: http://www.heinnie.com/rough-rider-drop-point-hunter

Does it look as good in real life?


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Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: kirk13 on June 29, 2015, 11:11:54 PM

I've been playing with my new Rough Rider Drop Point Hunter: http://www.heinnie.com/rough-rider-drop-point-hunter

Does it look as good in real life?


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 :pok: :pok:
Does it?

 :pok: :pok:
Does it?
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: AimlessWanderer on June 29, 2015, 11:30:44 PM
I've been eyeing up one of those myself. Even got as far as adding it to the cart this evening (then doing a mental count of how many other knives I own and deleting it again). I have been through the add and delete process with this and three other knives several times over the past few weeks  ::) Thankfully the Boker TUF still hasn't lost it's novelty factor with me yet, so I'm not suffering the yearning too badly

That RR is another one to bring to the meet Gareth :pok:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: zoidberg on July 01, 2015, 10:25:41 AM
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/523/19311697412_df77bfd63a_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/vqvuQd)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: zoidberg on July 01, 2015, 10:26:20 AM
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/542/18697113763_f149350b77_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/uucAwp)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: zoidberg on July 01, 2015, 10:26:41 AM
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/547/19131567639_80451f33f3_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/v9Ahwt)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: ducttapetech on July 01, 2015, 11:27:02 AM
Nice ones.

Nate
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Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: David on July 01, 2015, 07:22:00 PM
Good shots Z!
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: derekmac on July 01, 2015, 08:19:01 PM
Good shots Z!
Nice ones.

Nate
That's us mobile
+1
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: zoidberg on July 02, 2015, 12:26:53 AM
Good shots Z!
Nice ones.

Nate
That's us mobile
+1

Thank you guys.  :cheers:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: zoidberg on July 06, 2015, 12:05:25 PM
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/379/19454672722_604196db48_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/vD9hpL)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: styx on July 06, 2015, 12:14:17 PM
a rare picture of Crocodile Dundee as a youngling
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: derekmac on July 06, 2015, 12:40:33 PM
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/379/19454672722_604196db48_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/vD9hpL)
By the looks of her surroundings, I'm guessing someone greatly upset her??  :ahhh

:D

Great pic Z!!!
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Gareth on July 08, 2015, 10:42:31 AM
That's what I need: a knife porter! :D
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: zoidberg on July 08, 2015, 04:57:10 PM
That's what I need: a knife porter! :D

Just remember chocolate so you can trade for the knife back.  ;)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: ducttapetech on July 10, 2015, 03:14:12 PM
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/07/10/ab3e1229c2fd7dca9a4d058b8cb9085a.jpg)

Nate
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Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Grathr on July 10, 2015, 06:36:54 PM
B.Knudsen tollekniv today:
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/07/10/5e2e2dc8a0d06d6e0aff6b85b0e2a03d.jpg)


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Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: ducttapetech on July 10, 2015, 06:47:04 PM
Nice Grathr

Nate
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Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: SAK Guy on July 11, 2015, 06:44:42 PM
Nice Grathr

Nate
That's us mobile

+1!!!  :tu:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: SAK Guy on July 11, 2015, 06:45:55 PM
Knocking around the farm this morning and was a carrying a Farmer and a Trail Master!
(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz256/SAKGuy/Sat%20EDC%20VIC%20TM_zpsewg8bfu1.jpg)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on July 11, 2015, 07:36:04 PM
Two of my favourite knives mate :)

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Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: SAK Guy on July 11, 2015, 08:31:22 PM
Two of my favourite knives mate :)

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Thanks Mike!!! A fella could get by a long time in the woods with that combination!  :2tu:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on July 11, 2015, 08:56:53 PM
Yes they definitely could :)

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Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Gareth on July 11, 2015, 10:39:06 PM
Wow, nice combo SAK Guy! :salute:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: SAK Guy on July 11, 2015, 10:52:31 PM
Wow, nice combo SAK Guy! :salute:

 :salute: Thank you Gareth!!!
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: SAK Guy on July 11, 2015, 11:14:47 PM
Yes they definitely could :)

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 I always marvel how "lively" a Trail Guide is despite it's size...must be in the balance because I've had other big knives that didn't "float" this way. Even with my RA, it's a joy to wield. They got it right!  I hope a re-handle doesn't screw up the balance.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on July 12, 2015, 12:32:45 AM
That balance is amazing to say the least! What are you going to re-handle it with?

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Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: derekmac on July 12, 2015, 02:03:45 AM
Knocking around the farm this morning and was a carrying a Farmer and a Trail Master!
Awesome combo buddy!! :tu:

I didn't carry one today, but tomorrow I'll have a Buck strapped to my hip.  Not sure which one yet though. :think:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: SAK Guy on July 12, 2015, 02:20:47 AM
Knocking around the farm this morning and was a carrying a Farmer and a Trail Master!
Awesome combo buddy!! :tu:

I didn't carry one today, but tomorrow I'll have a Buck strapped to my hip.  Not sure which one yet though. :think:

Thanks D-Mac!!!!  (be sure to throw up pics!!!)  :tu:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: SAK Guy on July 12, 2015, 02:47:42 AM
That balance is amazing to say the least! What are you going to re-handle it with?

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I only begun researching in earnest again but it's probably will be beyond my ability to do it properly myself....and the RA is really weakening my hands. Downloading all the "do it yourself" posts/pics to see what's under the handle and since it's a convexed first gen, I don't want to screw it up. Have to think about the handle shape as well...I like the original contour really well.

Will probably end up using this guy....(he's done a bunch)
http://sunrisecustomknives.com/repairconversions/

Scroll down and look at his work on Trail Masters.


Would love a linen micarta replica of the orig grip (but pinned w/two big Loveless bolts) with a lanyard hole.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: zoidberg on July 12, 2015, 09:15:17 AM
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/407/19001671774_2dff41011b_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/uX7x1A)

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/336/19437651939_134d9145a1_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/vBD3HZ)

(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3808/19003303923_3d90a6c57d_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/uXfUc6)

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/480/19436268390_e5a60c726a_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/vBvXrG)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Grathr on July 12, 2015, 09:18:18 AM
Fantastic pics Zoidberg!


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Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: zoidberg on July 12, 2015, 09:20:53 AM
Fantastic pics Zoidberg!


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Thank you sir.  :salute:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on July 12, 2015, 11:18:18 AM
That balance is amazing to say the least! What are you going to re-handle it with?

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I only begun researching in earnest again but it's probably will be beyond my ability to do it properly myself....and the RA is really weakening my hands. Downloading all the "do it yourself" posts/pics to see what's under the handle and since it's a convexed first gen, I don't want to screw it up. Have to think about the handle shape as well...I like the original contour really well.

Will probably end up using this guy....(he's done a bunch)
http://sunrisecustomknives.com/repairconversions/

Scroll down and look at his work on Trail Masters.


Would love a linen micarta replica of the orig grip (but pinned w/two big Loveless bolts) with a lanyard hole.
He does look more than up to the job! :tu:

I've seen a couple with sandbar stag handles and they are stunning to look at if not very practical! :)

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Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: toolguy on July 12, 2015, 08:27:48 PM
Knocking around the farm this morning and was a carrying a Farmer and a Trail Master!

Is that the San Mai version or the 01 carbon?  Inquiring minds would like to know.

How has your knife held up? Do you like the steel?


(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz256/SAKGuy/Sat%20EDC%20VIC%20TM_zpsewg8bfu1.jpg)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: SAK Guy on July 12, 2015, 10:42:33 PM
Knocking around the farm this morning and was a carrying a Farmer and a Trail Master!

Is that the San Mai version or the 01 carbon?  Inquiring minds would like to know.

How has your knife held up? Do you like the steel?


(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz256/SAKGuy/Sat%20EDC%20VIC%20TM_zpsewg8bfu1.jpg)

It's the (01) Carbon V version and still very trail worthy. There is no tang shift/ movement in the handle but if you squeeze on the flats (in the center), the Kraton kinda snaps back up from the tang...it's infinitesimal, but it's there. It used to feel solid but I oiled the ricasso and some went down into the handle causing the tiny separation.  I've owned it about 5 years and chopped limbs, weeds, cut heavy cardboard etc and it's worked great. Had to get up to speed on the convex edge but finally got the hang of it (sort of). It stayed sharp so long that it didn't need sharpening for a couple of years. If I had my druthers, it would have a flat ground edge.

The previous owner was an idiot who didn't take care of it but despite that, it's still an amazing knife.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on July 12, 2015, 10:42:36 PM
I think its the original carbonV one and a great steel :)

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Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: toolguy on July 12, 2015, 11:54:56 PM
Knocking around the farm this morning and was a carrying a Farmer and a Trail Master!

Is that the San Mai version or the 01 carbon?  Inquiring minds would like to know.
How has your knife held up? Do you like the steel?

It's the (01) Carbon V version and still very trail worthy. There is no tang shift/ movement in the handle but if you squeeze on the flats (in the center), the Kraton kinda snaps back up from the tang...it's infinitesimal, but it's there. It used to feel solid but I oiled the ricasso and some went down into the handle causing the tiny separation.  I've owned it about 5 years and chopped limbs, weeds, cut heavy cardboard etc and it's worked great. Had to get up to speed on the convex edge but finally got the hang of it (sort of). It stayed sharp so long that it didn't need sharpening for a couple of years. If I had my druthers, it would have a flat ground edge.

The previous owner was an idiot who didn't take care of it but despite that, it's still an amazing knife.

All good information to know from a user.

Thank you sir.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Aloha on July 13, 2015, 02:00:33 AM
Posted this on the LM side but since I was also carrying my MTech MX 8035 figured I could add the pic here as well.  Decent knife IMO for the money.  I've been happy with it so far and have gotten some good use from it.   
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: SAK Guy on July 13, 2015, 02:21:48 AM
Knocking around the farm this morning and was a carrying a Farmer and a Trail Master!

Is that the San Mai version or the 01 carbon?  Inquiring minds would like to know.
How has your knife held up? Do you like the steel?

It's the (01) Carbon V version and still very trail worthy. There is no tang shift/ movement in the handle but if you squeeze on the flats (in the center), the Kraton kinda snaps back up from the tang...it's infinitesimal, but it's there. It used to feel solid but I oiled the ricasso and some went down into the handle causing the tiny separation.  I've owned it about 5 years and chopped limbs, weeds, cut heavy cardboard etc and it's worked great. Had to get up to speed on the convex edge but finally got the hang of it (sort of). It stayed sharp so long that it didn't need sharpening for a couple of years. If I had my druthers, it would have a flat ground edge.

The previous owner was an idiot who didn't take care of it but despite that, it's still an amazing knife.

All good information to know from a user.

Thank you sir.

 :hatsoff: You are welcome!!!! 

Had Savage Leather build a nice custom field sheath for it.



Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: David on July 21, 2015, 06:30:37 AM
Becker BK11
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Dale on July 21, 2015, 09:03:32 PM
(http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh571/ajones1051/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-07-15%2017.45.13_zpswnfzth46.jpg)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Grathr on August 15, 2015, 07:48:05 PM
CRKT Ritter RSK MK5
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/15/5ff834d9ed25cb7456fcbde3498606c4.jpg)


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Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: David on August 15, 2015, 07:52:36 PM
The last couple days this Bark River Essential.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Grathr on August 15, 2015, 07:57:00 PM

The last couple days this Bark River Essential.

That is s real nice looking knife!


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Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: David on August 15, 2015, 08:10:35 PM

The last couple days this Bark River Essential.

That is s real nice looking knife!


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Thank you!
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on August 15, 2015, 08:16:10 PM
CRKT Ritter RSK MK5
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/15/5ff834d9ed25cb7456fcbde3498606c4.jpg)


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Are they any good? They look like a good psk knife, but wonder if its better than the TOPS S.N.A.P ???

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Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Grathr on August 15, 2015, 08:19:40 PM

CRKT Ritter RSK MK5
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/15/5ff834d9ed25cb7456fcbde3498606c4.jpg)


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Are they any good? They look like a good psk knife, but wonder if its better than the TOPS S.N.A.P ???

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I have only used it for a day.


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Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: SAK Guy on August 15, 2015, 09:12:09 PM
The last couple days this Bark River Essential.

 :cheers:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on August 15, 2015, 11:11:45 PM

CRKT Ritter RSK MK5
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/15/5ff834d9ed25cb7456fcbde3498606c4.jpg)


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Are they any good? They look like a good psk knife, but wonder if its better than the TOPS S.N.A.P ???

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I have only used it for a day.


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So you've not batoned it through a massive oak yet? :D

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Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Grathr on August 16, 2015, 08:19:54 AM


CRKT Ritter RSK MK5
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/15/5ff834d9ed25cb7456fcbde3498606c4.jpg)


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Are they any good? They look like a good psk knife, but wonder if its better than the TOPS S.N.A.P ???

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I have only used it for a day.


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So you've not batoned it through a massive oak yet? :D

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:rofl:


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Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Smashie on August 16, 2015, 10:27:45 AM
I'm going to give this a go today to try to find out if it's good for anything other than chopping herbs.

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/16/dac6f04f55c9e7a51a7e9536dddf81db.jpg)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Grathr on August 16, 2015, 11:51:28 AM

I'm going to give this a go today to try to find out if it's good for anything other than chopping herbs.

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/16/dac6f04f55c9e7a51a7e9536dddf81db.jpg)

What is that knife called?


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Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: zoidberg on August 16, 2015, 12:22:17 PM

I'm going to give this a go today to try to find out if it's good for anything other than chopping herbs.

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/16/dac6f04f55c9e7a51a7e9536dddf81db.jpg)

What is that knife called?


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Keydashi

http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,35254.0.html

http://www.crkt.com/2280
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Smashie on August 16, 2015, 06:16:44 PM

I'm going to give this a go today to try to find out if it's good for anything other than chopping herbs.

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/16/dac6f04f55c9e7a51a7e9536dddf81db.jpg)

Complete fail. No good at even simple jobs like cutting up cardboard boxes. It gets relegated to the ruck as a last resort food prep knife
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Gerhard Gerber on August 17, 2015, 01:49:32 PM
CRKT Ritter RSK MK5
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/15/5ff834d9ed25cb7456fcbde3498606c4.jpg)


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Are they any good? They look like a good psk knife, but wonder if its better than the TOPS S.N.A.P ???

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If it weren't cute it would be mostly useless IMHO  :)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Grathr on August 17, 2015, 06:55:52 PM

CRKT Ritter RSK MK5
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Are they any good? They look like a good psk knife, but wonder if its better than the TOPS S.N.A.P ???

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If it weren't cute it would be mostly useless IMHO  :)

As a survival knife Id say that its better than nothing, but my Farmer would be way better.
As a EDC knife, its not too bad. Small, light weight, innocent looking. Great for opening packages and small cutting tasks.


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Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: zoidberg on August 20, 2015, 11:46:57 AM
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5725/20719587922_8db6afddf7_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/xyViCw)

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/751/20106315394_e4fef4be59_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/wCJ85f)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Grathr on August 20, 2015, 05:40:48 PM
Nice knife and great scenery! :tu:


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Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: SAK Guy on August 20, 2015, 06:01:18 PM
+1
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Smashie on August 20, 2015, 09:05:35 PM
The Ritter RSK MK5 for me as well today. Quite useful around the office

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/20/6272225ea84daa645d9a21e33a7a6fbd.jpg)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Grathr on August 20, 2015, 09:16:03 PM

The Ritter RSK MK5 for me as well today. Quite useful around the office

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/20/6272225ea84daa645d9a21e33a7a6fbd.jpg)

Its a surprisingly useful little knife for smaller urban tasks.


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Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Smashie on August 20, 2015, 09:22:46 PM
Yes it is. Whilst avoiding doing any real work today I've been opening boxes with it and the cutting them up after. It did the job really well.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: zoidberg on August 20, 2015, 11:52:16 PM
Nice knife and great scenery! :tu:


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+1

Thank you guys.  :cheers:

I've been trying to get pics of the snow capped mountains to the left but the sun and clouds have been messing with me.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: SteveC on August 21, 2015, 12:06:10 AM
Nice knife and great scenery! :tu:


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+2

 :tu:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: SAKnight on August 21, 2015, 01:05:20 AM
Oh, just these...

Bk17 hip, 612 pack, and minimalist pocket (once I bought it :D )
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: AimlessWanderer on August 21, 2015, 01:08:55 AM
Anton DuPlessis Warthog

(http://www.scorpionknives.com/images/warthog_pic1.jpg)
(not my picture)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: David on August 21, 2015, 05:38:29 AM
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5725/20719587922_8db6afddf7_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/xyViCw)

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/751/20106315394_e4fef4be59_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/wCJ85f)


Great pics Z!!!
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: zoidberg on August 21, 2015, 05:41:55 AM
Thank you David.  :cheers:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: David on August 21, 2015, 05:55:01 AM
Sn nice BK17. I'm thinking I might need a BK16.     :gimme:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: SAKnight on August 21, 2015, 06:13:05 AM
Sn nice BK17. I'm thinking I might need a BK16.     :gimme:

Thanks, have you got a 17, or do you just want the same knife in a drop point? Either way, I prefer the 17, but I like it so much I'm sure I'm gonna get a16
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: SAK Guy on August 21, 2015, 07:12:01 AM
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5725/20719587922_8db6afddf7_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/xyViCw)

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/751/20106315394_e4fef4be59_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/wCJ85f)


Great pics Z!!!

Yeah, those kind of pics make me a little nervous.....   :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh

Maybe a bit more than a little......   :o
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: David on August 21, 2015, 07:38:15 AM
Sn no i dont have a BK17. I usually preferr a clip point to a drop point but for some reason the BK16 is appealling to me.    :think:     :shrug:     :D
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: SAKnight on August 22, 2015, 05:33:09 AM
Sn no i dont have a BK17. I usually preferr a clip point to a drop point but for some reason the BK16 is appealling to me.    :think:     :shrug:     :D

Too funny, I'm usually the opposite. In theory a drop point is superior, but damn the 17 just looked right. I wasn't even going to get it, I was getting the 5 and 15 because of discontinuation, and this one popped out enough to join 'em. While I think the 15 is likely superior for my uses, the 17 feels like it was made for me.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Grathr on August 22, 2015, 06:12:01 PM
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Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: raistlin65 on August 22, 2015, 06:51:13 PM
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5725/20719587922_8db6afddf7_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/xyViCw)

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/751/20106315394_e4fef4be59_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/wCJ85f)

I think the log might win, but definitely a fair fight with that knife  :cheers:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: raistlin65 on August 22, 2015, 06:54:08 PM
Sn no i dont have a BK17. I usually preferr a clip point to a drop point but for some reason the BK16 is appealling to me.    :think:     :shrug:     :D

Too funny, I'm usually the opposite. In theory a drop point is superior, but damn the 17 just looked right. I wasn't even going to get it, I was getting the 5 and 15 because of discontinuation, and this one popped out enough to join 'em. While I think the 15 is likely superior for my uses, the 17 feels like it was made for me.

It's got that nice tactical appeal. If you like that, now you need a BK7 :D
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: SAKnight on August 22, 2015, 06:56:38 PM
Sn no i dont have a BK17. I usually preferr a clip point to a drop point but for some reason the BK16 is appealling to me.    :think:     :shrug:     :D

Too funny, I'm usually the opposite. In theory a drop point is superior, but damn the 17 just looked right. I wasn't even going to get it, I was getting the 5 and 15 because of discontinuation, and this one popped out enough to join 'em. While I think the 15 is likely superior for my uses, the 17 feels like it was made for me.

It's got that nice tactical appeal. If you like that, now you need a BK7 :D

It's either going to be a 7 or a 10, the tip on the 7 looks a touch thin. Though I don't need another knife in this size range. Guess than means the 9 makes the most sense. Hmmm
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: raistlin65 on August 22, 2015, 07:09:18 PM
Sn no i dont have a BK17. I usually preferr a clip point to a drop point but for some reason the BK16 is appealling to me.    :think:     :shrug:     :D

Too funny, I'm usually the opposite. In theory a drop point is superior, but damn the 17 just looked right. I wasn't even going to get it, I was getting the 5 and 15 because of discontinuation, and this one popped out enough to join 'em. While I think the 15 is likely superior for my uses, the 17 feels like it was made for me.

It's got that nice tactical appeal. If you like that, now you need a BK7 :D

It's either going to be a 7 or a 10, the tip on the 7 looks a touch thin. Though I don't need another knife in this size range. Guess than means the 9 makes the most sense. Hmmm

I don't know that I would describe the tip as thin. It is a tip designed for piercing, though. Here's a picture next to a #2 pencil so you can see:

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/CtZQjhlFikm-oe2B67aa4Gz2PdSfTQypocaTsXT8EmmYvnG1LOE3VmbkknnZwutYEtH4ot8Rqy81vQXe1nNfHKmb_JeSwbqo10_gexqGFInVG5BDNPF-35xMf0lBYK2nnkSBOTk0abZE1vb_hW1S47EgZTPYgNBzQd_9Q8pBlThkyNznHCq1KC_lwpE8hbXv5MDozCeF6-bbJOUcjIVsF77oNoKb5AyntkI3joa_SF2XVSMsnuEas9Bt8ODEsUvahkPEgzYD5yn41L8QgEWZYkUdXcl9J0MLnVXFm4_SL_i5sm0G1LlCg_5BvZhDiyPS5QY_03mfmTeAqWQuBt3vc7ECF7F9bh-XfSI8qjz1x8vHiDDa6DeIR8kxlmey-QpzHC7DbKVGzi4sq8BGcjklBNwFhjzINCtmwXgYQd-sEeWrE2dRE_cfl5swOph5O6QtvtacqTabmsjdUpoDJcg-dOnyQulDFCw5KDCI2jCBgAxGcvLdTHVMwyFwrErkv0mphsQfNg=w793-h996-no)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: SAKnight on August 22, 2015, 07:30:16 PM
Sn no i dont have a BK17. I usually preferr a clip point to a drop point but for some reason the BK16 is appealling to me.    :think:     :shrug:     :D

Too funny, I'm usually the opposite. In theory a drop point is superior, but damn the 17 just looked right. I wasn't even going to get it, I was getting the 5 and 15 because of discontinuation, and this one popped out enough to join 'em. While I think the 15 is likely superior for my uses, the 17 feels like it was made for me.

It's got that nice tactical appeal. If you like that, now you need a BK7 :D

It's either going to be a 7 or a 10, the tip on the 7 looks a touch thin. Though I don't need another knife in this size range. Guess than means the 9 makes the most sense. Hmmm

I don't know that I would describe the tip as thin. It is a tip designed for piercing, though. Here's a picture next to a #2 pencil so you can see:

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/CtZQjhlFikm-oe2B67aa4Gz2PdSfTQypocaTsXT8EmmYvnG1LOE3VmbkknnZwutYEtH4ot8Rqy81vQXe1nNfHKmb_JeSwbqo10_gexqGFInVG5BDNPF-35xMf0lBYK2nnkSBOTk0abZE1vb_hW1S47EgZTPYgNBzQd_9Q8pBlThkyNznHCq1KC_lwpE8hbXv5MDozCeF6-bbJOUcjIVsF77oNoKb5AyntkI3joa_SF2XVSMsnuEas9Bt8ODEsUvahkPEgzYD5yn41L8QgEWZYkUdXcl9J0MLnVXFm4_SL_i5sm0G1LlCg_5BvZhDiyPS5QY_03mfmTeAqWQuBt3vc7ECF7F9bh-XfSI8qjz1x8vHiDDa6DeIR8kxlmey-QpzHC7DbKVGzi4sq8BGcjklBNwFhjzINCtmwXgYQd-sEeWrE2dRE_cfl5swOph5O6QtvtacqTabmsjdUpoDJcg-dOnyQulDFCw5KDCI2jCBgAxGcvLdTHVMwyFwrErkv0mphsQfNg=w793-h996-no)

That doesn't look so bad. And really, it's at least as strong as my 17. The swedge is just much longer than the 10, which looks awesomely stout. Nice 7, can I see the whole of it?
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: raistlin65 on August 22, 2015, 08:28:39 PM
Sn no i dont have a BK17. I usually preferr a clip point to a drop point but for some reason the BK16 is appealling to me.    :think:     :shrug:     :D

Too funny, I'm usually the opposite. In theory a drop point is superior, but damn the 17 just looked right. I wasn't even going to get it, I was getting the 5 and 15 because of discontinuation, and this one popped out enough to join 'em. While I think the 15 is likely superior for my uses, the 17 feels like it was made for me.

It's got that nice tactical appeal. If you like that, now you need a BK7 :D

It's either going to be a 7 or a 10, the tip on the 7 looks a touch thin. Though I don't need another knife in this size range. Guess than means the 9 makes the most sense. Hmmm

I don't know that I would describe the tip as thin. It is a tip designed for piercing, though. Here's a picture next to a #2 pencil so you can see:

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/CtZQjhlFikm-oe2B67aa4Gz2PdSfTQypocaTsXT8EmmYvnG1LOE3VmbkknnZwutYEtH4ot8Rqy81vQXe1nNfHKmb_JeSwbqo10_gexqGFInVG5BDNPF-35xMf0lBYK2nnkSBOTk0abZE1vb_hW1S47EgZTPYgNBzQd_9Q8pBlThkyNznHCq1KC_lwpE8hbXv5MDozCeF6-bbJOUcjIVsF77oNoKb5AyntkI3joa_SF2XVSMsnuEas9Bt8ODEsUvahkPEgzYD5yn41L8QgEWZYkUdXcl9J0MLnVXFm4_SL_i5sm0G1LlCg_5BvZhDiyPS5QY_03mfmTeAqWQuBt3vc7ECF7F9bh-XfSI8qjz1x8vHiDDa6DeIR8kxlmey-QpzHC7DbKVGzi4sq8BGcjklBNwFhjzINCtmwXgYQd-sEeWrE2dRE_cfl5swOph5O6QtvtacqTabmsjdUpoDJcg-dOnyQulDFCw5KDCI2jCBgAxGcvLdTHVMwyFwrErkv0mphsQfNg=w793-h996-no)

That doesn't look so bad. And really, it's at least as strong as my 17. The swedge is just much longer than the 10, which looks awesomely stout. Nice 7, can I see the whole of it?

Here it is with my BK14:

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/IBmNa2_nOX_1pPBPd-zqoFeAELDZrPgwohIFkjsrabQ=w1341-h996-no)

Have you ever seen this video?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4yc-NvTa8s

This guy modded his and calls it "Jessica" :)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: SAKnight on August 22, 2015, 10:36:08 PM
Oh, that micarta :drool:

Oh how I wish...

But I fear my next money goes to a remora, then another 15, then a 7/9/10... :D

Then maybe... maybe

:ahhh
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: David on August 23, 2015, 08:29:17 AM
Now that you've been introduced to Jessica are you ready to meet Becky?     :D

 Becky  (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0jPzYeTqC3s)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: SAK Guy on August 23, 2015, 08:46:07 AM
Chops like an ax!!!!! 
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: David on August 30, 2015, 07:34:06 AM
Chops like an ax!!!!! 


From the videos I've seen the BK9 can make the chips fly!
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: David on August 30, 2015, 07:39:19 AM
Been EDC'ing the BK11 with Leathermans OHT.      :)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: David on August 31, 2015, 07:43:42 PM
Still the BK11
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: SAKnight on August 31, 2015, 07:49:29 PM
Is the blade the same as the 14/24? If so, I love it on my 24. Imagine it's a treat in 50-100B! Also love the scales!

Checking camelcamelcamel makes me sad, all the becomes have gone up over the last few years... Don't know whether to wait on a bk9 deal or to pull the trigger sooner  :P

I also need a remora, but I'm wondering if price will drop if/when there's a cro-van version? I'm gonna need a few...
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: David on August 31, 2015, 08:14:53 PM
The blade is the same. Not every one likes the handle on the 11 so there was a collaberation to use the handle from the ESEE Izula on the 11 to become the 14. The finger groove was the main reason I never bought an 11 many years ago. As I dont normally like a handle that locks your grip in place. But since playing with it I like the fact that because of the blade to handle ratio with the short handle on the 11 that the knife is basically locked into place and doesnt move around while using. People with smaller hands may not have this problem. I find it helps me. YMMV       :D
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: SAKnight on August 31, 2015, 08:48:06 PM
The blade is the same. Not every one likes the handle on the 11 so there was a collaberation to use the handle from the ESEE Izula on the 11 to become the 14. The finger groove was the main reason I never bought an 11 many years ago. As I dont normally like a handle that locks your grip in place. But since playing with it I like the fact that because of the blade to handle ratio with the short handle on the 11 that the knife is basically locked into place and doesnt move around while using. People with smaller hands may not have this problem. I find it helps me. YMMV       :D

U was actually afraid my hands would be too big, and wanted the versatile grip in case haha. Either way, I find I can deal with most handles. Cool to know it's the same, it really is a lovely little blade. I convexed my 24 and it's a wonderful slicer now
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: zoidberg on September 03, 2015, 10:21:29 AM
Forgot to take a machete pic but did get one of a Mora.

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/575/20915990918_752bfb4091_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/xSgVp5)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: David on September 03, 2015, 10:26:15 AM
Nice pic Z! You live in some beautiful country.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: SAK Guy on September 03, 2015, 02:12:02 PM
Nice pic Z! You live in some beautiful country.

+1 always beautiful shots!!!!!!
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: zoidberg on September 03, 2015, 02:14:29 PM
Nice pic Z! You live in some beautiful country.

+1 always beautiful shots!!!!!!

Thanks you two.  :cheers:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: SteveC on September 03, 2015, 04:15:05 PM
Nice one Z  :tu:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Aloha on September 03, 2015, 04:36:15 PM
Nice pic Z! You live in some beautiful country.

+1 always beautiful shots!!!!!!

Love the simplicity of the mora.  Great photo as always. 
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: zoidberg on September 04, 2015, 01:08:22 AM
Nice one Z  :tu:

Love the simplicity of the mora.  Great photo as always. 

 :cheers:  :cheers:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: styx on September 04, 2015, 06:23:57 AM
Good shot Doc Z. You doing surgery again with those tools? ;)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: cool123 on September 04, 2015, 06:30:45 AM
How about this fixed blade knife.
(http://www.perkinknives.com/ekmps/shops/perkinsteel/images/handcrafted-hunting-knife-440c-steel-beautiful-kukri-knife-[2]-642-p.jpg)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Sparky415 on September 04, 2015, 06:48:45 AM

Ah a Kukri with a nice handle  :tu:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: SAKnight on September 04, 2015, 06:54:04 AM
I do love me some kukri <3  :D
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Gerhard Gerber on September 04, 2015, 08:57:58 AM
Speaking of which, I think I've found the Kukri I want......the small heavy duty Condor.....and I might even have a way to source it  8)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: zoidberg on September 04, 2015, 09:01:57 AM
Good shot Doc Z. You doing surgery again with those tools? ;)

 :cheers:  I haven't even watched an episode, is it good?
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: SAKnight on September 04, 2015, 09:04:46 AM
Speaking of which, I think I've found the Kukri I want......the small heavy duty Condor.....and I might even have a way to source it  8)

 ::)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: SAK Guy on September 05, 2015, 07:17:46 PM
Toting the Blackjack Rio Grande Bowie around the farm today....hope to chop something with it.   :tu:

(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz256/SAKGuy/BJWM%20and%20Farmer_zpsz8gp0jcj.jpg)

The Bowie is showing of it's mythical SEKI コブラスピリット (Cobra Spirit) finish......which means the guy on the buffer had too much Snake Wine at lunch...   :D  Not noticeable in reg light but in the oblique morning sunlight, it bristles with life!!!!  :cheers:

This is rapidly becoming one of my fav fixed blades. Was so tired of smurfing around with the convex edge that I carefully re-profiled the edge with carbide and diamond /files till it was flat enough to stone. Finished it off on diamond stones and a few passes on the green strop to smooth the edge...it's scary sharp from tip to heel now. Took about a week of work but it was worth it and since I went slow, it looks great too
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: SAKnight on September 05, 2015, 08:04:32 PM
Toting the Blackjack Rio Grande Bowie around the farm today....hope to chop something with it.   :tu:

(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz256/SAKGuy/BJWM%20and%20Farmer_zpsz8gp0jcj.jpg)

The Bowie is showing of it's mythical SEKI コブラスピリット (Cobra Spirit) finish......which means the guy on the buffer had too much Snake Wine at lunch...   :D  Not noticeable in reg light but in the oblique morning sunlight, it bristles with life!!!!  :cheers:

This is rapidly becoming one of my fav fixed blades. Was so tired of smurfing around with the convex edge that I carefully re-profiled the edge with carbide and diamond /files till it was flat enough to stone. Finished it off on diamond stones and a few passes on the green strop to smooth the edge...it's scary sharp from tip to heel now. Took about a week of work but it was worth it and since I went slow, it looks great too

What a beaut! And nice job on the edge, you should snag a close-up  :D
Love the buffer marks, steel is so beautiful  :drool:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: SteveC on September 05, 2015, 08:31:42 PM
That is a sweet looking blade SG   :drool:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: SAK Guy on September 05, 2015, 09:00:40 PM
Thanks guys!!!! Here's best pic I can get of the edge (8X)...you can see my bumbing convex attempts above the new bevel. Visually it's a stark contrast but the surface is actually a smooth transition out to the edge. The front 3 inches required the most attention because the old grind was the thickest there.....
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: SAKnight on September 05, 2015, 10:26:35 PM
Thanks guys!!!! Here's best pic I can get of the edge (8X)...you can see my bumbing convex attempts above the new bevel. Visually it's a stark contrast but the surface is actually a smooth transition out to the edge. The front 3 inches required the most attention because the old grind was the thickest there.....

That's great! Thanks for the pic! Nicely done, what's your edge angle?

Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: SAK Guy on September 05, 2015, 10:41:51 PM
Thanks guys!!!! Here's best pic I can get of the edge (8X)...you can see my bumbing convex attempts above the new bevel. Visually it's a stark contrast but the surface is actually a smooth transition out to the edge. The front 3 inches required the most attention because the old grind was the thickest there.....

That's great! Thanks for the pic! Nicely done, what's your edge angle?

Same one I've used the last 40 years.....     
 
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: SAKnight on September 05, 2015, 11:03:52 PM
Thanks guys!!!! Here's best pic I can get of the edge (8X)...you can see my bumbing convex attempts above the new bevel. Visually it's a stark contrast but the surface is actually a smooth transition out to the edge. The front 3 inches required the most attention because the old grind was the thickest there.....

That's great! Thanks for the pic! Nicely done, what's your edge angle?

Same one I've used the last 40 years.....   

Would that be ' whatever it happens to be when I hold it to the stone', or do you have a well known angle you use that I just don't know about  :D
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: SAK Guy on September 05, 2015, 11:29:29 PM
Thanks guys!!!! Here's best pic I can get of the edge (8X)...you can see my bumbing convex attempts above the new bevel. Visually it's a stark contrast but the surface is actually a smooth transition out to the edge. The front 3 inches required the most attention because the old grind was the thickest there.....

That's great! Thanks for the pic! Nicely done, what's your edge angle?

Same one I've used the last 40 years.....   

Would that be ' whatever it happens to be when I hold it to the stone', or do you have a well known angle you use that I just don't know about  :D


Mostly freehand with the knife in one hand, the stone in the other, it's all intuitive so I have no idea but I can usually "feel" when its "right" before checking the results....kinda hard to explain.

With the DC-4, sometimes I will set the angle based on the tips of my fingers sticking over the stone....sometimes not.  Based on which knife it is, I just know how to do it....not a guess.  On the flipside...if tired/sick or in pain, I can't hardly sharpen at all....my "sharpening sense" is messed up I guess.....
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: SAKnight on September 06, 2015, 02:50:45 AM
Thanks guys!!!! Here's best pic I can get of the edge (8X)...you can see my bumbing convex attempts above the new bevel. Visually it's a stark contrast but the surface is actually a smooth transition out to the edge. The front 3 inches required the most attention because the old grind was the thickest there.....

That's great! Thanks for the pic! Nicely done, what's your edge angle?

Same one I've used the last 40 years.....   

Would that be ' whatever it happens to be when I hold it to the stone', or do you have a well known angle you use that I just don't know about  :D


Mostly freehand with the knife in one hand, the stone in the other, it's all intuitive so I have no idea but I can usually "feel" when its "right" before checking the results....kinda hard to explain.

With the DC-4, sometimes I will set the angle based on the tips of my fingers sticking over the stone....sometimes not.  Based on which knife it is, I just know how to do it....not a guess.  On the flipside...if tired/sick or in pain, I can't hardly sharpen at all....my "sharpening sense" is messed up I guess.....

Totally getcha there :tu:

I have an easier time maintaining an angle freehand than with my sharpmaker  :think:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: AimlessWanderer on September 12, 2015, 11:08:28 PM
I didn't carry it as such, but I used the Mora Miki to break down some large cardboard boxes to make storage trays for freshly picked apples from one of my trees
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: SAKnight on September 13, 2015, 12:47:52 AM
I didn't carry it as such, but I used the Mora Miki to break down some large cardboard boxes to make storage trays for freshly picked apples from one of my trees

Moras are the only knives thin enough to really do well on cardboard I find, that and saks.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Gerhard Gerber on September 13, 2015, 09:46:00 AM
Excellent Bowie!  8)  :tu:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: SAK Guy on September 13, 2015, 04:26:28 PM
Thank you Gerhard!!!  :salute:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Grathr on November 08, 2015, 07:09:26 PM
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/08/858cbe74cb2329a4096e8f381981f79a.jpg)
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/08/e91014c6a00019c3d9d2de37a2bd582c.jpg)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: SAK Guy on November 08, 2015, 07:21:08 PM
What an absolute beauty!!!!!!  :cheers: 
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Grathr on November 08, 2015, 07:59:08 PM
Thanks!
Not so pricey either :)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Gareth on November 09, 2015, 01:14:27 AM
I'm a big fan of the Lumberjack. They take a wickedly sharp edge and can still be had for less than £30.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: zoidberg on November 10, 2015, 08:56:44 AM
Tramontina.

(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5826/22912826645_c08a42541f_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/AUJe6g)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: David on November 10, 2015, 10:06:02 AM
 8) tools and pic Z!      :tu:     :)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: dks on November 10, 2015, 10:29:15 AM
(http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2015/11/10/05/2E4A331F00000578-3311391-image-m-3_1447133113620.jpg)

Meanwhile in Australia ....  :)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: zoidberg on November 10, 2015, 10:35:32 AM
8) tools and pic Z!      :tu:     :)

 :cheers:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: firiki on November 10, 2015, 11:49:59 AM
(http://forum.multitool.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=51201.0;attach=249742;image)


:drool:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Aloha on November 10, 2015, 05:33:15 PM
 :tu:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: David on November 28, 2015, 08:52:20 PM
Thusday this BRK Essential was the knife I carried.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: David on November 28, 2015, 09:02:37 PM
Today BK11     :)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: HarleyXJGuy on November 30, 2015, 03:44:11 AM
Today BK11     :)

So nice.  :drool:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: David on November 30, 2015, 07:42:36 AM
Thank you Harley!
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: gatortodd on December 10, 2015, 07:49:58 PM
Today's carry my ZT 550
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12/10/be34c77a96688dfa1aceb20a4547fa65.jpg)


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Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: AimlessWanderer on December 10, 2015, 08:17:41 PM
Doesn't look like a fixed blade to me  :pok:


 :P
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Aloha on December 10, 2015, 08:28:35 PM
Looks like some great fat wood tho.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: AimlessWanderer on December 10, 2015, 08:34:13 PM
You might want to rephrase that before dks turns up  :facepalm:


 :P
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Aloha on December 10, 2015, 09:52:12 PM
You might want to rephrase that before dks turns up  :facepalm:


 :P

 :rofl:  :facepalm:


Looks like some great fat wood tho.

Looks like some pine resin thingamajiggy you got there.   
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: gatortodd on December 11, 2015, 04:25:39 AM
LOL sorry guys I'll pay attention to the topic more closely next time


Today's carry my ZT 550
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12/10/be34c77a96688dfa1aceb20a4547fa65.jpg)


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Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: raistlin65 on December 12, 2015, 06:00:57 AM
LOL sorry guys I'll pay attention to the topic more closely next time

As you penance, you must carry a fixed blade and take pictures  :D
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: styx on December 12, 2015, 09:52:31 AM
just be wary of any possible fat wood jokes by DKS
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Grathr on December 12, 2015, 09:55:45 AM
:rofl:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: David on January 18, 2016, 09:27:36 PM
BK32 and a Rebar in the sheath pouch.     :D
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: David on January 25, 2016, 09:45:39 PM
The BK11 i got the other day. I'm not putting micrata on this one so I can carry it like in the pic. With the micrata its to top heavy.   :D
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Marcellus on January 26, 2016, 02:08:46 AM
BK32 and a Rebar in the sheath pouch.     :D

Fixed blade & MT combo, same carry sheath
Sweet set up
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: SAK Guy on February 07, 2016, 03:34:33 AM
BK32 and a Rebar in the sheath pouch.     :D

 :multi: Most awesome and.........now I have to have a BK32!   :facepalm:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: David on February 07, 2016, 07:14:46 AM
BK32 and a Rebar in the sheath pouch.     :D

 :multi: Most awesome and.........now I have to have a BK32!    :facepalm:


 :D
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Grathr on February 14, 2016, 03:03:52 PM
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160214/5cab59e422cb6d03d6c0c1b52c38789d.jpg)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: SAK Guy on February 15, 2016, 03:58:53 AM
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160214/5cab59e422cb6d03d6c0c1b52c38789d.jpg)

Great pic of a great knife!!!  :cheers:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Grathr on February 17, 2016, 04:31:54 PM

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160214/5cab59e422cb6d03d6c0c1b52c38789d.jpg)

Great pic of a great knife!!!  :cheers:

:cheers:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Grathr on March 18, 2016, 01:40:14 PM
Old Mora classic today.
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160318/74f92a35a084c0b4ee5559cbb8c70440.jpg)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: SAK Guy on March 18, 2016, 02:25:15 PM
Awesome pic!!!! :cheers:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: SteveC on March 18, 2016, 02:35:16 PM
Sweet picture G  :cheers:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Grathr on March 18, 2016, 03:38:27 PM
Thanks guys! :cheers:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: David on March 18, 2016, 06:04:20 PM
Great pic indeed!
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: ducttapetech on March 18, 2016, 06:38:03 PM
Damn, I almost forgot about this thread. Nice pics guys! Think I am gonna bust out a special Mora 2000 the a good friend here gave me. Actually, don't think, I will.

That's us mobile

Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Grathr on March 18, 2016, 07:14:41 PM
Thanks guys!
And we want pics Nate :D
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: ducttapetech on March 18, 2016, 08:10:51 PM
Thanks guys!
And we want pics Nate :D
As you wish my good friend!
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160318/08e8578b92d228de5aa59da93c5cdef1.jpg)(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160318/11944b12928882374d28e1e44aaebc17.jpg)(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160318/f32adf60a789f621a45a79d4bd07e183.jpg)(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160318/d6fa0b926bc1960db8f6f8d4a42402e8.jpg)(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160318/71209de5ee4fb433d927456db1467ecb.jpg)(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160318/69065e622a6ab548eb58b6a71956e986.jpg)
And again Goute, thanks again for the Mora! Every time I use it I think of ya.

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Post by: Grathr on March 18, 2016, 08:38:58 PM

Thanks guys!
And we want pics Nate :D
As you wish my good friend!
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160318/08e8578b92d228de5aa59da93c5cdef1.jpg)(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160318/11944b12928882374d28e1e44aaebc17.jpg)(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160318/f32adf60a789f621a45a79d4bd07e183.jpg)(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160318/d6fa0b926bc1960db8f6f8d4a42402e8.jpg)(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160318/71209de5ee4fb433d927456db1467ecb.jpg)(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160318/69065e622a6ab548eb58b6a71956e986.jpg)
And again Goute, thanks again for the Mora! Every time I use it I think of ya.

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You are welcome! The 2000 found a nice home with you!

Lovely pics Btw!
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Post by: ducttapetech on March 18, 2016, 09:24:19 PM
Thanks! I use the Mora around the farm a lot.

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Post by: Aloha on March 18, 2016, 09:58:35 PM
Awesome pic!!!! :cheers:

It really is a wonderful picture  :tu:
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Post by: SteveC on March 18, 2016, 10:35:01 PM
Thanks guys!
And we want pics Nate :D
As you wish my good friend!
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160318/08e8578b92d228de5aa59da93c5cdef1.jpg)(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160318/11944b12928882374d28e1e44aaebc17.jpg)(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160318/f32adf60a789f621a45a79d4bd07e183.jpg)(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160318/d6fa0b926bc1960db8f6f8d4a42402e8.jpg)(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160318/71209de5ee4fb433d927456db1467ecb.jpg)(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160318/69065e622a6ab548eb58b6a71956e986.jpg)
And again Goute, thanks again for the Mora! Every time I use it I think of ya.

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Great pics Nate   :cheers:
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Post by: ducttapetech on March 18, 2016, 11:10:21 PM
Thanks Steve!

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Post by: SAK Guy on March 19, 2016, 12:28:56 AM
Thanks guys!
And we want pics Nate :D
As you wish my good friend!
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160318/08e8578b92d228de5aa59da93c5cdef1.jpg)(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160318/11944b12928882374d28e1e44aaebc17.jpg)(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160318/f32adf60a789f621a45a79d4bd07e183.jpg)(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160318/d6fa0b926bc1960db8f6f8d4a42402e8.jpg)(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160318/71209de5ee4fb433d927456db1467ecb.jpg)(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160318/69065e622a6ab548eb58b6a71956e986.jpg)
And again Goute, thanks again for the Mora! Every time I use it I think of ya.

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How did I miss this?  Awesome pics Nate!!!  :cheers: :cheers:
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Post by: ducttapetech on March 19, 2016, 12:41:23 AM
Thanks man!

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Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on March 19, 2016, 12:43:28 AM
My Cold Steel Kobun has been pulling a lot of kitchen duty for the last few months... does that count?  I know I haven't really been carrying it, but then for most of the last couple of months I've been housebound so it's never been far away....

Def
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Post by: ducttapetech on March 19, 2016, 03:26:23 AM
Yeah it counts!

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Post by: ThePeacent on March 19, 2016, 12:05:16 PM
Desperado...favorite Cold Steel Fixed Blade so far! But a hell to sharpen

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/20160102_092728_zpsxpaglcjq.jpg)

Now starts that time of the year where I can carry fixed blade knives comfortably. Love it!
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Post by: clown on March 20, 2016, 06:19:49 PM
(http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq140/smcclown/Mobile%20Uploads/20160320_115858.jpg) (http://s441.photobucket.com/user/smcclown/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20160320_115858.jpg.html)
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Post by: zoidberg on March 21, 2016, 08:25:55 AM
(http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq140/smcclown/Mobile%20Uploads/20160320_115858.jpg)

 :drool:   :drool:   :gimme:
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Post by: ducttapetech on March 21, 2016, 02:40:14 PM
Wow! Nice blades guys!

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Post by: Aloha on March 21, 2016, 07:40:12 PM
(http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq140/smcclown/Mobile%20Uploads/20160320_115858.jpg)

 :drool:   :drool:   :gimme:

Oh yeaaaaaaaaah ^^^^^
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Post by: Gareth on March 22, 2016, 02:14:54 PM
Making a rough leather sheath for my little Mora Classic No. 2/0 from some scraps I had kicking around.

(http://i581.photobucket.com/albums/ss260/gareth_SAKs/Knives/2016-03-22%2013.04.00_zpsh8ijzy9l.jpg)
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Post by: ducttapetech on March 22, 2016, 03:16:53 PM
Nice!

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Post by: Gareth on March 22, 2016, 08:00:48 PM
Nice!

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Cheers buddy. :cheers:  It's a slightly odd shape/cut due to the fact the piece of leather I started with was also a slightly odd shape. :D
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Post by: zoidberg on March 29, 2016, 05:53:45 AM
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1704/25501659264_b84cb8f2ea_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ERuEQq)
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Post by: gene stoner on March 29, 2016, 06:24:50 PM
Tops BOB.
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Post by: Grathr on March 30, 2016, 07:15:10 PM
Nice knives!
And that sheath looks pretty good Gareth!
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Post by: SAK Guy on March 30, 2016, 08:52:01 PM
Nice knives!
And that sheath looks pretty good Gareth!

+1!!!!!

Gene the BOB rocks!!!!

Gareth, that's a fine looking sheath!!!! Perfectly matches the that Mora!!!!  :salute:
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Post by: eamo on March 30, 2016, 09:20:19 PM
Nice knives!
And that sheath looks pretty good Gareth!

+1!!!!!

Gene the BOB rocks!!!!

Gareth, that's a fine looking sheath!!!! Perfectly matches the that Mora!!!!  :salute:

+2 !
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Post by: gene stoner on March 31, 2016, 10:53:39 PM
First feather stick with my new Bob.

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Post by: ducttapetech on March 31, 2016, 11:13:42 PM
Nice job man! Sweet blade also!

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Post by: SAK Guy on March 31, 2016, 11:40:48 PM
Nice job man! Sweet blade also!

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+1!!!! With that blade, it looks effortless!!!  :cheers:
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Post by: gene stoner on April 01, 2016, 01:16:25 AM
Nice job man! Sweet blade also!

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+1!!!! With that blade, it looks effortless!!!  :cheers:

After I got use to the thickness of the blade it did seem to me the extra heft of the knife did help on some downward cuts. But when doing finer detailed cuts my hand fatigued perty fast from that extra weight.
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Post by: Gareth on April 01, 2016, 10:15:46 AM
Nice knives!
And that sheath looks pretty good Gareth!

+1!!!!!

Gene the BOB rocks!!!!

Gareth, that's a fine looking sheath!!!! Perfectly matches the that Mora!!!!  :salute:

+2 !

Cheers gents. :tu:  However, I wasn't 100% happy with it so I got in a decent piece of leather and had another go. :doh:
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Post by: ducttapetech on April 01, 2016, 11:15:17 AM
Nice job! Even better than the last one!

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Post by: magentus on April 01, 2016, 11:27:59 AM
Very elegant Gareth - great job.
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Post by: styx on April 01, 2016, 02:16:40 PM
damn that's a nice sheath
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Post by: firiki on April 01, 2016, 02:44:02 PM
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1704/25501659264_b84cb8f2ea_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ERuEQq)


 :drool: What knife is that, please?  :drool:
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Post by: Sparky415 on April 01, 2016, 11:40:57 PM
Cheers gents. :tu:  However, I wasn't 100% happy with it so I got in a decent piece of leather and had another go. :doh:

I need one of those Gareth  :tu:

Got this little mora out to see if I could sharpen it today
(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/2016/DSC05029.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/2016/DSC05029.jpg.html)

It’s a little sharper than it was but the tip still looks like a saw  :facepalm:
Used it to re-handle this chunky axe
(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/2016/DSC05030.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/2016/DSC05030.jpg.html)


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Post by: Gareth on April 02, 2016, 12:51:35 AM
Nice Mora, but very nice looking axe. :drool:
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Post by: Grathr on April 02, 2016, 06:50:14 AM
That sheath looks good Gareth!

Nice Mora and beautiful axe Sparky!
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Post by: Sparky415 on April 02, 2016, 08:07:49 AM

That’s a very strange axe head, it’s very pitted from rust but seems a bit like stainless  :shrug:
The axe is too thick for good cutting maybe it was made as a metal working tool  :think:
I think it’s got a future as a throwing axe  :D
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Post by: zoidberg on April 02, 2016, 08:55:36 AM
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1704/25501659264_b84cb8f2ea_b.jpg)


 :drool: What knife is that, please?  :drool:

Kabar #1277 Large Heavy Bowie.
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Post by: ducttapetech on April 03, 2016, 03:27:27 AM
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160403/43640422f9c574cf8a1eafc0dc5311e2.jpg)

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Post by: toolguy on April 03, 2016, 03:45:26 AM
None.

Today is a folder day.LOL.
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Post by: Grathr on April 03, 2016, 07:00:04 AM
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160403/43640422f9c574cf8a1eafc0dc5311e2.jpg)

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The patina on that Mora looks great! :tu:
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Post by: David on April 03, 2016, 08:59:45 AM
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160403/43640422f9c574cf8a1eafc0dc5311e2.jpg)

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The patina on that Mora looks great! :tu:

1+
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Post by: firiki on April 03, 2016, 09:18:58 AM
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1704/25501659264_b84cb8f2ea_b.jpg)


 :drool: What knife is that, please?  :drool:

Kabar #1277 Large Heavy Bowie.

Thanks. It looks way better without the coating, I think :tu:
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Post by: SteveC on April 03, 2016, 04:47:44 PM
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160403/43640422f9c574cf8a1eafc0dc5311e2.jpg)

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The patina on that Mora looks great! :tu:

1+

+2
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Post by: ducttapetech on April 04, 2016, 01:10:16 AM
Thanks gents!

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Post by: David on April 04, 2016, 02:07:02 AM
The usual BK11     :)
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Post by: raistlin65 on April 04, 2016, 05:22:03 AM
The usual iconic BK11     :)

Fixed it for ya :)

Nice choice :D
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Post by: ThePeacent on April 04, 2016, 11:12:09 PM
Trying to see how a Muela Diving FB will fit into the EDC. Today was the first day, and the saw proved useful at least two times this morning.

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/IMG_20160404_102708_162_zpsv1kirntw.jpg)

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/IMG_20160404_102702_159_zps31p7lrs3.jpg)

It weighs nothing, carries easily and it's nice and secure in the sheath.

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/IMG_20160404_102756_837_zpsh0eitemb.jpg)

I got really wet: today was humid, rainy and I was working around hoses, water jets and beams, etc. That's the reason I used it and carried it, to experiment.

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/IMG_20160404_102819_193_zpsndzcirht.jpg)

Without any wiping and drying, it was rust free at the end of the day. It's now EDC Approved for me!

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Post by: David on April 05, 2016, 07:57:37 AM
The usual iconic BK11     :)

Fixed it for ya :)

Nice choice :D


Thank you!
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Post by: ducttapetech on April 05, 2016, 11:08:13 AM
Trying to see how a Muela Diving FB will fit into the EDC. Today was the first day, and the saw proved useful at least two times this morning.

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/IMG_20160404_102708_162_zpsv1kirntw.jpg)

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/IMG_20160404_102702_159_zps31p7lrs3.jpg)

It weighs nothing, carries easily and it's nice and secure in the sheath.

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/IMG_20160404_102756_837_zpsh0eitemb.jpg)

I got really wet: today was humid, rainy and I was working around hoses, water jets and beams, etc. That's the reason I used it and carried it, to experiment.

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/IMG_20160404_102819_193_zpsndzcirht.jpg)

Without any wiping and drying, it was rust free at the end of the day. It's now EDC Approved for me!
Nice looking knife.

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Post by: ThePeacent on April 10, 2016, 05:17:02 PM
Today it's the CS Spike on the BOB around the village...

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/IMG_20160410_080712_773_zpskmpuq86o.jpg)

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/IMG_20160410_080652_098_zpsjuvkwho2.jpg)

Lots of edge in a compact and lightweight package!
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Post by: David on April 11, 2016, 08:27:56 AM
BK11     :)
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Post by: zoidberg on April 15, 2016, 12:06:44 PM
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1501/26414437776_ab92043dc8_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Gf9U5Y)

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1647/26440364985_069eb5e717_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/GhrMkP)
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Post by: styx on April 15, 2016, 01:27:22 PM
Nice Mora
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Post by: ducttapetech on April 15, 2016, 01:57:42 PM
Sweet Mora Zman!

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Post by: zoidberg on April 15, 2016, 09:50:25 PM
Thanks guys and thanks Grathr for sending it to me.   :cheers:   :cheers:
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Post by: getahl on April 15, 2016, 10:41:38 PM
Pocket carry a Crkt Minimalist. I quite like the wharncliffe version.
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Post by: zoidberg on April 17, 2016, 12:01:39 PM
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1541/26477093825_74220e31b9_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/GkG2xF)
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Post by: Grathr on April 17, 2016, 07:25:16 PM
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1541/26477093825_74220e31b9_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/GkG2xF)

Nice!

Wich do you like better?


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Post by: zoidberg on April 17, 2016, 11:59:04 PM
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1541/26477093825_74220e31b9_b.jpg)

Nice!

Wich do you like better?

For what was being done in the pic I like the marttiini better.
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Post by: ThePeacent on April 23, 2016, 08:02:52 PM
Bowie minimalist around the house.

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/20151224_110946_zpsnurtvdgm.jpg)

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/20151230_113422_zpsxhtrefbe.jpg)

...even though my favorite is still the wharncliffe

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/20151230_113820_Burst01_zpslinzm3t4.jpg)

Great small blades

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/20151230_132057_zpsul6lmzvz.jpg)
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Post by: zoidberg on April 24, 2016, 09:01:21 AM
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1682/26609088385_fd4ba1ef08_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/GxmwVX)
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Post by: ducttapetech on April 25, 2016, 03:59:01 PM
Nice Zman!
@ Peacent, love the minimalist. I have the Wharncliffe one.

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Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Grathr on April 29, 2016, 02:16:50 PM
Laminated Mora No2 today.
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160429/0fbb242952366828ee58c851af7e392b.jpg)
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Post by: ducttapetech on April 29, 2016, 02:24:38 PM
Ahhhhh yeah!!! Very nice man.
Sooooo.....watcha making? Staff? Tent pole?

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Post by: Grathr on April 29, 2016, 02:52:05 PM
Ahhhhh yeah!!! Very nice man.
Sooooo.....watcha making? Staff? Tent pole?

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Thanks!

It will hopefully become an axe handle :)
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Post by: ducttapetech on April 29, 2016, 02:53:22 PM
Ahhhhh yeah!!! Very nice man.
Sooooo.....watcha making? Staff? Tent pole?

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Thanks!

It will hopefully become an axe handle :)
Even cooler! Can't wait to see the finished results.

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Post by: ThePeacent on April 30, 2016, 11:46:37 AM
Aqua Salt today, it's rainy and humid

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/20150904_103141_Burst01_zpsu4d8dhpd.jpg)

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/20150902_125958_zpsncd36rd1.jpg)

Always backed up by its smaller brother, the folder

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/20150904_100726_Burst01_zpszkt9wfqe.jpg)

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/20150902_130229_zpsl8ldid1w.jpg)

Salt series are truly amazing knives
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Post by: zoidberg on April 30, 2016, 12:02:40 PM
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1673/26658964481_d8e949eddf_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/GBLamD)

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1533/26658962881_41fe140084_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/GBL9T4)
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Post by: zoidberg on April 30, 2016, 12:03:44 PM
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1635/26121388353_d378abdbd1_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FNfWGH)

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1582/26658956621_126b5d0d23_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/GBL828)

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1703/26631755192_c68ac02ee7_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/GzmGYY)
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Post by: SAK Guy on April 30, 2016, 04:33:20 PM
Laminated Mora No2 today.
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160429/0fbb242952366828ee58c851af7e392b.jpg)

Awesome!  :cheers:
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Post by: SAK Guy on April 30, 2016, 04:34:17 PM
Great blades guys!!!! I've been away from the thread too long!! :cheers:
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Post by: zoidberg on May 15, 2016, 09:38:52 AM
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7111/26418811973_e05f5010d5_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Gfxjoa)
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Post by: styx on May 15, 2016, 10:33:25 AM
Nice pic Doc
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Post by: zoidberg on May 15, 2016, 10:56:55 AM
Thank you styx.   :cheers:
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Post by: Grathr on May 15, 2016, 03:39:29 PM
Very cool pic! :tu:
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Post by: zoidberg on May 15, 2016, 05:47:49 PM
Thank you Grathr.   :cheers:
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Post by: zoidberg on May 16, 2016, 09:47:54 AM
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7555/26439927304_0ce362cd71_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/GhpxeA)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: zoidberg on May 17, 2016, 10:40:22 AM
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7073/27035010806_77a3cfe48d_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/HbZuPY)

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7539/26793473570_5ccdeabef6_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/GPDydS)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Gareth on May 17, 2016, 11:01:08 AM
Must resist urge to quote Mick Dundee..... >:D

Nice pics Zoidman. :tu:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: zoidberg on May 17, 2016, 11:46:01 AM
Must resist urge to quote Mick Dundee..... >:D

Nice pics Zoidman. :tu:

Feel free, silly me left the mora and svord out on saturday and a visitor reenacted it for his kid.   :facepalm:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Sparky415 on May 20, 2016, 10:39:34 PM

Messing about with this one today

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/2016/DSC05405.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/2016/DSC05405.jpg.html)

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Post by: Gareth on May 20, 2016, 11:06:13 PM
Looks like fun Tony.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Sparky415 on May 20, 2016, 11:14:40 PM

Just burning some paint off  ;)

Didn't really need a chopper  :whistle:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: David on May 22, 2016, 09:43:18 AM
This BK11 is in my pocket atm.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: David on May 22, 2016, 08:15:43 PM
BK7 & BK11    :)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Zed on May 23, 2016, 03:49:55 PM
Out in the heath for a few hours today,took my hefty  mini jungle pana khukuri,
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: zoidberg on June 13, 2016, 02:28:36 PM
(https://c7.staticflickr.com/8/7445/27367182350_98dae49c3b_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/HGkXRy)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: ThePeacent on June 13, 2016, 06:06:13 PM
(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/CAM01442_zps2pqvurld.jpg)
(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/CAM01444_zpsmiweutjz.jpg)
(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/CAM01450_zpsu0sxo4sz.jpg)
(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/CAM01433_zpsrmqbmk8v.jpg)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: zoidberg on June 14, 2016, 08:24:21 AM
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7434/27561136792_f41a06756e_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/HZu2KE)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Gareth on June 14, 2016, 06:08:01 PM
That's a very, very cool pic Zoidman. 8)
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Post by: David on June 14, 2016, 07:31:23 PM
Awesome pic Zman!
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: SteveC on June 14, 2016, 07:39:07 PM
That's a very, very cool pic Zoidman. 8)
Awesome pic Zman!

Ditto  :tu:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: zoidberg on June 14, 2016, 10:53:58 PM
Thank you guys.   :cheers:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: SAK Guy on June 15, 2016, 04:36:42 AM
That's a very, very cool pic Zoidman. 8)
Awesome pic Zman!

Ditto  :tu:

Ditto +1
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: zoidberg on June 16, 2016, 11:37:16 AM
Thanks SAK Guy.   :cheers:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: zoidberg on June 16, 2016, 11:39:16 AM
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7177/27629887681_5d9c75af45_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/J6yoZP)

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7241/27629887281_936f78b12d_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/J6yoSV)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: SAK Guy on June 26, 2016, 03:04:33 PM
Really like that knife and those shots Z!!!! :cheers:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: zoidberg on June 26, 2016, 03:14:57 PM
Really like that knife and those shots Z!!!! :cheers:

Thanks SAK Guy.   :cheers:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: David on June 26, 2016, 07:50:37 PM
Great pics of the knife there Zman!   :tu:     :)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: zoidberg on June 26, 2016, 08:38:07 PM
Great pics of the knife there Zman!   :tu:     :)

Thank you David.   :cheers:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Aloha on June 27, 2016, 02:55:46 AM
That is definitely the knife "The Kiwi Bushman" carries.  Awesome blade  :tu:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: SAK Guy on June 27, 2016, 05:18:56 AM
That is definitely the knife "The Kiwi Bushman" carries.  Awesome blade  :tu:

I really want one of those!  :facepalm:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: ThePeacent on June 27, 2016, 03:41:29 PM
CRKT at home...

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/CAM01876_zpst3cx0rb5.jpg)

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/CAM01875_zpsmczuj60y.jpg)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Gerhard Gerber on June 27, 2016, 04:54:31 PM
That is definitely the knife "The Kiwi Bushman" carries.  Awesome blade  :tu:
Agreed........does the guard rattle around on all of them?  :D
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: ThePeacent on June 29, 2016, 06:07:31 PM
(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/CAM01994_zpspzfs5mvb.jpg)

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/CAM01997_zpsfav8wahs.jpg)

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/CAM02004_zps81iym4p2.jpg)
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Post by: ducttapetech on August 04, 2016, 08:56:08 PM
Mora
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Post by: SAK Guy on August 05, 2016, 03:47:50 AM
Mora

 :tu:  Reg Companion or HD?
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: SAK Guy on August 05, 2016, 03:49:25 AM
(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/CAM01994_zpspzfs5mvb.jpg)

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/CAM01997_zpsfav8wahs.jpg)

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/CAM02004_zps81iym4p2.jpg)

 :D  Awesome!
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: zoidberg on August 05, 2016, 03:53:23 AM
About to head out up the hill. It's snowing again. Wondering which blades to take?   :think:   :think:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: ducttapetech on August 05, 2016, 11:27:11 AM
Mora

 :tu:  Reg Companion or HD?
Regular Companion.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Poncho65 on August 05, 2016, 01:57:46 PM
About to head out up the hill. It's snowing again. Wondering which blades to take?   :think:   :think:

I hope you made it up the hill Zoid and took at least three blades with you :D :cheers:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: zoidberg on August 05, 2016, 02:26:09 PM
About to head out up the hill. It's snowing again. Wondering which blades to take?   :think:   :think:

I hope you made it up the hill Zoid and took at least three blades with you :D :cheers:

Hill yes, three blades yes, pics no. Tried again tonight but it is still pretty wet out there and visibility is minimal. The dog had a lot of fun though tearing around like a nutter.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Poncho65 on August 05, 2016, 05:43:48 PM
About to head out up the hill. It's snowing again. Wondering which blades to take?   :think:   :think:

I hope you made it up the hill Zoid and took at least three blades with you :D :cheers:

Hill yes, three blades yes, pics no. Tried again tonight but it is still pretty wet out there and visibility is minimal. The dog had a lot of fun though tearing around like a nutter.

Be safe out and I am glad you took a minimum of three blades :D :cheers:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: SAK Guy on August 06, 2016, 03:11:29 AM
Mora

 :tu:  Reg Companion or HD?
Regular Companion.

Awesome!   :cheers:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: SAK Guy on August 06, 2016, 03:12:59 AM
About to head out up the hill. It's snowing again. Wondering which blades to take?   :think:   :think:

I hope you made it up the hill Zoid and took at least three blades with you :D :cheers:

Hill yes, three blades yes, pics no. Tried again tonight but it is still pretty wet out there and visibility is minimal. The dog had a lot of fun though tearing around like a nutter.

Be safe out and I am glad you took a minimum of three blades :D :cheers:

+1!!!!
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: ducttapetech on August 07, 2016, 01:13:00 AM
Mora 2000 today.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: SAK Guy on August 07, 2016, 02:59:47 AM
Awesome Nate!!!!!!  Love that pic!!!    :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:
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Post by: ducttapetech on August 07, 2016, 05:10:04 AM
Thanks!
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: SteveC on August 07, 2016, 06:03:59 AM
Awesome Nate!!!!!!  Love that pic!!!    :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

+1   :tu:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: David on August 07, 2016, 06:15:52 AM
Nate that pic makes me want to get a ferro rod or flint and steel and start a spark and make a campfire.      :D
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: ducttapetech on August 07, 2016, 12:27:02 PM
Awesome Nate!!!!!!  Love that pic!!!    :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

+1   :tu:
Nate that pic makes me want to get a ferro rod or flint and steel and start a spark and make a campfire.      :D
Thanks gents.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: ThePeacent on August 15, 2016, 08:06:47 PM
Found this old Aitor knife in a flea market at a small town these holidays

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-08/CAM03617_zpsnn4f9mwk.jpg)
Paid 7 bucks for it

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-08/CAM03613_zps7fp2qk1c.jpg)

Gets sharp as smurf and seems well built

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-08/CAM03615_zpssmjxdzol.jpg)

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-08/CAM03614_zpsqoeuusnn.jpg)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Poncho65 on August 15, 2016, 08:20:51 PM
Awesome Nate!!!!!!  Love that pic!!!    :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

+1   :tu:
Nate that pic makes me want to get a ferro rod or flint and steel and start a spark and make a campfire.      :D
Thanks gents.

Must have missed this one :oops: Very nice Nate :like:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Poncho65 on August 15, 2016, 08:21:49 PM
Found this old Aitor knife in a flea market at a small town these holidays

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-08/CAM03617_zpsnn4f9mwk.jpg)
Paid 7 bucks for it

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-08/CAM03613_zps7fp2qk1c.jpg)

Gets sharp as smurf and seems well built

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-08/CAM03615_zpssmjxdzol.jpg)

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-08/CAM03614_zpsqoeuusnn.jpg)

Nice pics and a very good deal on the Aitor :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Poncho65 on August 15, 2016, 08:25:04 PM
New page banana man dance

:nanadance:       :nanadance:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: SAK Guy on August 15, 2016, 09:15:06 PM
Found this old Aitor knife in a flea market at a small town these holidays

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-08/CAM03617_zpsnn4f9mwk.jpg)
Paid 7 bucks for it

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-08/CAM03613_zps7fp2qk1c.jpg)

Gets sharp as smurf and seems well built

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-08/CAM03615_zpssmjxdzol.jpg)

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-08/CAM03614_zpsqoeuusnn.jpg)

Nice pics and a very good deal on the Aitor :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

+1!!!!
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: ThePeacent on August 17, 2016, 10:30:37 AM
Carrying the Aitor today, it cuts watermelon and peaches like a champ

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-08/CAM03660_zpsamoxjvid.jpg)

It lends itself to be carried with its great sheath and low weight... :tu:

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-08/CAM03655_zpsvjxf5tib.jpg)
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Post by: ducttapetech on August 17, 2016, 01:50:31 PM
That's a nice looking blade.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Poncho65 on August 17, 2016, 02:08:33 PM
That's a nice looking blade.

I :like: the emblem on the handle as well :tu:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: ThePeacent on August 17, 2016, 11:32:02 PM
Switched to the Jumpmaster at the tea time, just because I left the Aitor in the dishwasher... :D

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/CAM03245_zpsq0y5sj8m.jpg)

It got so gunky and dirty I just didn't see myself cleaning that after the huge meal we had
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Post by: SAK Guy on August 18, 2016, 01:10:31 AM
:like:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: ThePeacent on August 19, 2016, 11:26:14 AM


Aqua Salt today...

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-08/CAM04101_zps5uie3kob.jpg)
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Post by: ducttapetech on August 19, 2016, 11:28:10 AM
Those are nice.
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Post by: SAK Guy on August 19, 2016, 04:24:45 PM
Those are nice.

+1!!!!
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Poncho65 on August 19, 2016, 04:27:32 PM
Those are nice.

+1!!!!

+2 :like: :like: :like:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: ThePeacent on August 20, 2016, 04:43:42 PM
Again toting the Aqua

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-08/CAM04107_zpsvko5rwjh.jpg)
Jumpmaster and Aqua are almost equal in capabilities, characteristics and uses so they get swapped and carried alike

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-08/CAM04108_zps6beyjsg7.jpg)

Rock Salt is for the outdoors/wood processing and river trips

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-08/CAM04104_zpsxrausvs8.jpg)
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Post by: SAK Guy on August 21, 2016, 02:29:07 AM
:like:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Poncho65 on August 21, 2016, 05:10:08 AM
:like:

+1 :like: :like: :like:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: David on August 23, 2016, 04:25:36 AM
My usual BK11on my belt.  Strapped on the BK7 on to my pack when I went to Camp Horizon and hiked out to Inspiration Point.    :)
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Post by: ducttapetech on August 23, 2016, 11:49:31 AM
Nice! Great pics also.
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Post by: ThePeacent on August 23, 2016, 11:57:19 AM
Even though I carry 2 FB today, the folder of choice is still bigger...  :facepalm:

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-08/CAM04159_zpsrehpt5ne.jpg)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: ducttapetech on August 23, 2016, 12:42:33 PM
I got one of those CRKTs. They are pretty sweet little FBs. Cuts leather like butter.
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Post by: zoidberg on August 25, 2016, 10:09:06 AM
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8272/28595034304_135f1813d0_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/KyR2sQ)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: ducttapetech on August 25, 2016, 12:25:56 PM
Cool pic! What knife is it?
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: zoidberg on August 25, 2016, 02:34:07 PM
Cool pic! What knife is it?

 :cheers:   Ka-Bar 1277 Large Heavy Bowie.

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/2/1704/25501659264_b84cb8f2ea_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ERuEQq)
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Post by: ducttapetech on August 25, 2016, 02:46:12 PM
Sweet!
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Post by: SAK Guy on August 25, 2016, 04:32:49 PM
Sweet!

+1!!!!  :like:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: SAK Guy on August 25, 2016, 04:34:03 PM
Even though I carry 2 FB today, the folder of choice is still bigger...  :facepalm:

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-08/CAM04159_zpsrehpt5ne.jpg)

Awesome!!!! Tell me again what Spyderco fixed blade that is?
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: ThePeacent on August 25, 2016, 10:54:34 PM
Even though I carry 2 FB today, the folder of choice is still bigger...  :facepalm:

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-08/CAM04159_zpsrehpt5ne.jpg)

Awesome!!!! Tell me again what Spyderco fixed blade that is?

My favorite FB period, the excellent Spyderco Aqua Salt

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-08/CAM04158_zpso0slijcj.jpg)

It stopped my search for the "perfect EDC fixed blade" as soon as I got it and carried it

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-08/CAM04161_zpsxgl76dpl.jpg)

all those that came after were just novelty, pure like or fancy impulse buys, this one has stayed the longest on my belt
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: zoidberg on August 28, 2016, 12:17:32 PM
(https://c7.staticflickr.com/9/8077/29250742126_e8b6256842_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/LyMGy7)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: SAK Guy on August 29, 2016, 04:11:04 AM
Even though I carry 2 FB today, the folder of choice is still bigger...  :facepalm:

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-08/CAM04159_zpsrehpt5ne.jpg)

Awesome!!!! Tell me again what Spyderco fixed blade that is?

My favorite FB period, the excellent Spyderco Aqua Salt

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-08/CAM04158_zpso0slijcj.jpg)

It stopped my search for the "perfect EDC fixed blade" as soon as I got it and carried it

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-08/CAM04161_zpsxgl76dpl.jpg)

all those that came after were just novelty, pure like or fancy impulse buys, this one has stayed the longest on my belt

 :cheers:  Thanks!!!!
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: David on August 29, 2016, 04:20:51 AM
BK11    :)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: SAK Guy on August 29, 2016, 05:26:18 AM
Completely awesome!!!! :D
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Post by: David on August 29, 2016, 06:15:20 AM
Completely awesome!!!! :D

Thank you Robert!
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: ducttapetech on August 29, 2016, 02:47:02 PM
Completely awesome!!!! :D
I completely agree.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: David on August 29, 2016, 06:58:07 PM
Thank you Nate!
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: ewokmode on August 29, 2016, 09:00:14 PM
Love the BK11!


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Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: David on August 29, 2016, 10:04:57 PM
What kind of wood is the handles made of?
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: SAK Guy on August 29, 2016, 10:07:51 PM
Love the BK11!


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 :cheers: :cheers:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: ewokmode on August 30, 2016, 12:05:02 AM
What kind of wood is the handles made of?
Walnut I believe. Made from a gentleman that goes by "tommy the who", highly recommended.


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Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: ThePeacent on August 30, 2016, 12:05:28 PM
(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-08/CAM04209_zpsomeeefnk.jpg)
(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-08/CAM04207_zpsithmv76i.jpg)
(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-08/CAM04205_zpssy2kqhn3.jpg)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: ThePeacent on August 31, 2016, 05:34:25 PM
(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-08/CAM03757_zpswckptmlw.jpg)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: ThePeacent on September 02, 2016, 10:26:57 AM
(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/DSC08140_zps3os5uiqs.jpg)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: ThePeacent on September 10, 2016, 06:06:13 PM
(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/CAM02453_zpsu9jkj4ab.jpg)

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/CAM02443_zpsye9aw7eh.jpg)

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/CAM02432_zpsr5zpchvi.jpg)

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/CAM02446_zpskvi73gyr.jpg)

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/CAM02457_zpsbqfgvzev.jpg)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: clown on September 10, 2016, 10:04:27 PM
(http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq140/smcclown/Mobile%20Uploads/20160910_154301.jpg) (http://s441.photobucket.com/user/smcclown/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20160910_154301.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: David on September 12, 2016, 08:42:25 AM
Carried the Camillus BK7 today.     :)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: SAK Guy on September 12, 2016, 02:12:55 PM
Carried the Camillus BK7 today.     :)

 :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh   :like: :like: :like: :like:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: styx on September 12, 2016, 05:36:02 PM
I understand that some people EDC a fixed blade knife and I find that admirable. But how in the smurf do you EDC a BK7?
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: getahl on September 12, 2016, 06:04:58 PM
I understand that some people EDC a fixed blade knife and I find that admirable. But how in the smurf do you EDC a BK7?
Veeeery carefully

My guess would be in a pack of some type.

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Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: David on September 12, 2016, 06:41:17 PM
Yesterday it was on my belt. Some times it is strapped on to my pack. I live in a rual area where we do not have oppressive knife laws. So as long as you aint being careless no pays any attenion to you.   :)    If I went out to Western Sizzlin and used it for a steak knife that might raise an eyebrow.     :D 
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: styx on September 12, 2016, 08:38:59 PM
Yesterday it was on my belt. Some times it is strapped on to my pack. I live in a rual area where we do not have oppressive knife laws. So as long as you aint being careless no pays any attenion to you.   :)    If I went out to Western Sizzlin and used it for a steak knife that might raise an eyebrow.     :D 

As it should, everyone knows that the BK5 makes a better steak knife
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: David on September 12, 2016, 09:15:42 PM
Yesterday it was on my belt. Some times it is strapped on to my pack. I live in a rual area where we do not have oppressive knife laws. So as long as you aint being careless no pays any attenion to you.   :)    If I went out to Western Sizzlin and used it for a steak knife that might raise an eyebrow.     :D 

As it should, everyone knows that the BK5 makes a better steak knife


Indeed!    :tu:       :)


Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: ThePeacent on September 14, 2016, 02:23:51 PM
This is enough of a steak knife for me,

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/CAM03148_zpsnmsucpz0.jpg)

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/CAM03155_zpszn7nxsnw.jpg)

and I think a bit lighter than a BK5, which makes it more likely to be on my person when those steaks decide to attack!

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/CAM03158_zps87zbf1s9.jpg)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: ducttapetech on September 14, 2016, 02:56:11 PM
Nice!
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: G-Dizzle on September 16, 2016, 11:01:46 PM
I understand that some people EDC a fixed blade knife and I find that admirable. But how in the smurf do you EDC a BK7?
Lots of lube...


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Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: styx on September 17, 2016, 10:39:23 AM
I understand that some people EDC a fixed blade knife and I find that admirable. But how in the smurf do you EDC a BK7?
Lots of lube...


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

That reminds me I gotta pick up some chain lube
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: SAK Guy on September 17, 2016, 03:08:47 PM
Nice!

+1!!!!
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: zoidberg on October 04, 2016, 09:54:29 AM
(https://c6.staticflickr.com/9/8401/30021916621_6eb6c6a2d3_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MJWaS6)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: styx on October 04, 2016, 01:02:05 PM
cute little knife Doc
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: zoidberg on October 04, 2016, 01:20:04 PM
 :P   :cheers:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: ThePeacent on October 04, 2016, 05:45:28 PM
(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/2016-07-26%2008.35.28_zpsoegblmpf.jpg)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: zoidberg on October 11, 2016, 08:56:01 AM
(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/2016-07-26%2008.35.28_zpsoegblmpf.jpg)

Would you pretty please sort out your photo hosting. So many dead links through a lot of threads. Really doesn't need to be that way.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: zoidberg on October 11, 2016, 08:58:27 AM
(https://c3.staticflickr.com/9/8128/29956865130_01b0e1d019_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MDbLjE)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: zoidberg on October 11, 2016, 08:59:31 AM
New page banana man dance.     :nanadance:   :nanadance:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: styx on October 11, 2016, 02:38:27 PM
the handle is the wooden part Z
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: SAK Guy on October 11, 2016, 03:00:27 PM
:like:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: zoidberg on October 11, 2016, 03:16:39 PM
the handle is the wooden part Z

What is handle?   :think:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Steinar on October 11, 2016, 03:59:21 PM
the handle is the wooden part Z

What is handle?   :think:

The wooden part.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: zoidberg on October 12, 2016, 12:38:17 AM
the handle is the wooden part Z

What is handle?   :think:

The wooden part.

Yes?   :think:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: ThePeacent on October 12, 2016, 08:01:28 PM
(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/20160304_112507_zpsy21uegi0.jpg)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: AimlessWanderer on October 12, 2016, 11:51:24 PM
I have one of those. I never use it, but can't bring myself to part with it either. I feel it's like a solution looking for a problem, but I don't want to get rid as I know that's when the problem will finally arise  :D
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: SteelRaven on October 14, 2016, 09:46:53 AM
I'm going for a little walk in the forest later. I will be taking my Cold Steel Trailmaster and Rifleman's hawk.
Yeah...that'll do it. Been carrying both over 20 years
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: SteelRaven on October 14, 2016, 09:52:04 AM
(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-08/CAM04209_zpsomeeefnk.jpg)
(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-08/CAM04207_zpsithmv76i.jpg)
(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-08/CAM04205_zpssy2kqhn3.jpg)
I've got the AquaSalt PE...in yellow. Love the knife, but after my Spydie Pacific came home to stay, I wish id bought bought the SpyderEdge!

Hey Pench...do you own the coolest knife store in Spain er what dude??

Damn I've never seen so much BADDASS steel from any one poster in my life anywhere!
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: magentus on October 14, 2016, 03:12:13 PM
Lovely RAT RC-3 from a trade with DaveK - The first really decent knife I've owned. Mwahahahaha!
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/9/8412/29687768313_0c24608070_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Mepzdn)WP_20161014_013 (https://flic.kr/p/Mepzdn) by magpie2112 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/145157638@N06/), on Flickr
(https://c5.staticflickr.com/9/8550/29688125884_8bedf5f61e_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Merpvo)WP_20161014_007 (https://flic.kr/p/Merpvo) by magpie2112 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/145157638@N06/), on Flickr
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: zoidberg on October 14, 2016, 03:17:11 PM
Congrats mags.   :cheers:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: magentus on October 14, 2016, 03:28:04 PM
Congrats mags.   :cheers:
Thanks ZMan  :cheers:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: SteveC on October 14, 2016, 03:40:14 PM
Nice one mags  :cheers:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: magentus on October 14, 2016, 03:51:23 PM
Nice one mags  :cheers:
Cheers Steve  :cheers:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: firiki on October 14, 2016, 04:00:56 PM
Lovely RAT RC-3 from a trade with DaveK - The first really decent knife I've owned. Mwahahahaha!
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/9/8412/29687768313_0c24608070_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Mepzdn)WP_20161014_013 (https://flic.kr/p/Mepzdn) by magpie2112 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/145157638@N06/), on Flickr
(https://c5.staticflickr.com/9/8550/29688125884_8bedf5f61e_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Merpvo)WP_20161014_007 (https://flic.kr/p/Merpvo) by magpie2112 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/145157638@N06/), on Flickr

Looks good, I hope you enjoy using it. Any initial thoughts?
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: magentus on October 14, 2016, 04:23:16 PM
Initial thoughts are 'Where's the damn awl? What's the point of a knife with no awl?'

It's a good size, the Micarta scales are comfy, nice sheath. I will test it over the weekend - I have a Gandalf stick to finish off, and I'll report my findings.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Aloha on October 14, 2016, 04:24:11 PM
Lovely RAT Mags.  The size is nice.  I do wish the sheath had better carry options.   
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: magentus on October 14, 2016, 04:30:04 PM
Lovely RAT Mags.  The size is nice.  I do wish the sheath had better carry options.
Ta Aloha  :cheers:

It came with some bits for different attachment options, but I'll probably just wear it strapped across my naked chest on a bandolier.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: AimlessWanderer on October 14, 2016, 05:08:21 PM
Nice one Luke. They are a nice size knife. I've never owned one, but have been able to handle a couple of RAT knives. The only reason I never took the plunge, was wanting then getting something comparable performance wise from a local maker.  :)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: magentus on October 14, 2016, 07:02:55 PM
Nice one Luke. They are a nice size knife. I've never owned one, but have been able to handle a couple of RAT knives. The only reason I never took the plunge, was wanting then getting something comparable performance wise from a local maker.  :)
Cheers Al  :cheers:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: gene stoner on October 19, 2016, 11:52:03 PM
My pal Bob.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: styx on October 20, 2016, 11:41:00 AM
Is your pal as good as people say?
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: gene stoner on October 20, 2016, 04:31:51 PM
So far I'm very happy with my Bob (except the Shango notch). It's Stout enough to batton but still able to do fine work.

Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: styx on October 20, 2016, 08:53:46 PM
that's great
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Stormdrane on October 27, 2016, 07:19:17 PM
(https://c7.staticflickr.com/9/8570/30481455662_2749e3a094_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/NrxqP1)
Kershaw Field Knife (https://flic.kr/p/NrxqP1) by David Hopper (Stormdrane) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/stormdrane/), on Flickr
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: David on October 27, 2016, 08:41:41 PM
(https://c7.staticflickr.com/9/8570/30481455662_2749e3a094_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/NrxqP1)
Kershaw Field Knife (https://flic.kr/p/NrxqP1) by David Hopper (Stormdrane) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/stormdrane/), on Flickr


.   :like:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: ThePeacent on October 30, 2016, 06:36:42 PM


(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-08/CAM04203_zpsbay1a8ky.jpg)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: David on October 30, 2016, 08:52:41 PM
The usual     :)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Stormdrane on November 01, 2016, 03:45:27 PM
November 1 seems like a good day to carry a fixed blade.  Although the sheath has a small Tek Lok, I don't mind toting the knife in a front pocket...
(http://i.imgur.com/jkg6uNK.jpg)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: SAK Guy on November 01, 2016, 11:13:28 PM
That's awesome SD, as usual! :D
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: SAK Guy on November 01, 2016, 11:14:32 PM


(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-08/CAM04203_zpsbay1a8ky.jpg)

 :like: :like:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: SAK Guy on November 01, 2016, 11:14:57 PM
The usual     :)

 :like: :like:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: magentus on November 03, 2016, 10:23:03 AM
I'm going to make a leather sheath for this gorgeous baby soon;
(https://c8.staticflickr.com/6/5346/30661195311_8a2fc5f929_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/NHqD9t)WP_20161103_005 (https://flic.kr/p/NHqD9t) by magpie2112 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/145157638@N06/), on Flickr
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: SteveC on November 03, 2016, 01:28:20 PM
(http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k115/asc67/f061c7ec-4552-40f7-b261-9b4c2a865ec1_zpsogoyjzsf.png) (http://s86.photobucket.com/user/asc67/media/f061c7ec-4552-40f7-b261-9b4c2a865ec1_zpsogoyjzsf.png.html)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: SteelRaven on November 03, 2016, 08:37:54 PM

More about Lofty here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lofty_Wiseman

I think they are made or have been made by different firms  :think:
http://www.s-staniforth.co.uk/range/9/Lofty_Knives


  :pok: You have aged a lot lately mate....

 :D

I wish I looked that good  :dd:

What is the knife you are miss-treating with that Ax?  :think:

Ontario Ranger 9"

It was a jokey picture. the axe never touched it.
. I have a pre Ontario RD9...I hear they're very collectible...IDK...reminds me of a JUNGLAS...
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Stormdrane on November 04, 2016, 02:08:53 PM
Benchmade Tether
(http://i.imgur.com/s1bsGcw.jpg)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: G-Dizzle on November 07, 2016, 05:52:06 PM
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161107/a70ec4ad9c9fdbce73c08f3db1e25522.jpg)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: G-Dizzle on November 08, 2016, 05:01:11 PM
ESEE 3-mil today!
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161108/93d3efda7936ca28ed697dd977e0d4a7.jpg)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: David on November 09, 2016, 05:25:04 AM
 :like:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: G-Dizzle on November 10, 2016, 03:42:34 PM
"Have a seat"
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161110/8f9a17f44b7a2b2e12efd1b7b10f124a.jpg)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Aloha on November 11, 2016, 01:35:01 AM
Some fine looking blades.  I cant seem to figure out how to resize pics in Sierra  :facepalm:.  I also have zero patience. 

I'm carrying my HEST in sharpshooter sheath.  I'm digging the sheath after wet moulding it.  The sheath is nothing great but it was cheap and it works well for what I needed. 
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: G-Dizzle on November 11, 2016, 05:00:22 PM
Again with the keramin today. This should be a crkt ad photo.. crkt pen too..
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161111/1b372492ad9d75e49253f0e1c95a0b38.jpg)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Stormdrane on November 12, 2016, 03:21:02 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/nhKlf5P.jpg)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: G-Dizzle on November 12, 2016, 11:22:21 PM
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161112/1fdc29b623f14ca3b65ad103ab210af6.jpg)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Stormdrane on November 14, 2016, 09:48:55 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/E40uRyo.jpg)
MTech MT-20-31 neck knife.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: G-Dizzle on November 14, 2016, 04:53:18 PM
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161114/4cece95b01cbb98a8942f89543103466.jpg)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Gareth on November 15, 2016, 09:41:40 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/E40uRyo.jpg)
MTech MT-20-31 neck knife.

I like the looks of that. :tu:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: G-Dizzle on November 16, 2016, 07:05:38 PM
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161116/eb1816f113b5c73b818a00ff2a7e369b.jpg)
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161116/0808fa8516d5fd8a2add6183064c7d9d.jpg)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: David on November 16, 2016, 07:40:01 PM
Nice looking knife.          :like:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: raistlin65 on November 17, 2016, 03:32:23 AM
Nice looking knife.          :like:

I agree. Been thinking a long time about an ESEE-3, and I really like the look of that blade/handle combo.  :drool:

The internal battle continues: Must resist....but what's one more knife?  :facepalm:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: G-Dizzle on November 17, 2016, 04:38:46 AM
Nice looking knife.          :like:
Thanks!!
Title: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: G-Dizzle on November 17, 2016, 04:43:29 AM
Nice looking knife.          :like:

I agree. Been thinking a long time about an ESEE-3, and I really like the look of that blade/handle combo.  :drool:

The internal battle continues: Must resist....but what's one more knife?  :facepalm:
Its a great knife! One of my favorite fixed blades and a great slicer even with the coating. The one thing I will say is that the micarta handle scales will darken as soon as you touch them. They are extremely responsive to any type of oil from your hands so dont expect to keep that cool contrasting desert tan look on the scales. But hey, looks come second to functionality, and it is a great little fixed blade. I wouldnt hesitate to get another one if i needed to.

The first picture is not mine, but is how it looked when I got it, the second is it now, and I cleaned the scales back to the original color last month and yes, the difference really is that drastic. I only carry it maybe twice a week too, although I am starting to more.
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161117/b3a5dcc22307bf51035ae4b99ead7086.jpg)
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161117/69fb1c7edcdb8a6488310842f2528ed6.jpg)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: G-Dizzle on November 17, 2016, 04:52:05 AM
Nice looking knife.          :like:

I agree. Been thinking a long time about an ESEE-3, and I really like the look of that blade/handle combo.  :drool:

The internal battle continues: Must resist....but what's one more knife?  :facepalm:
Its a great knife! One of my favorite fixed blades and a great slicer even with the coating. The one thing I will say is that the micarta handle scales will darken as soon as you touch them. They are extremely responsive to any type of oil from your hands so dont expect to keep that cool contrasting desert tan look on the scales. But hey, looks come second to functionality, and it is a great little fixed blade. I wouldnt hesitate to get another one if i needed to.

The first picture is not mine, but is how it looked when I got it, the second is it now, and I cleaned the scales back to the original color last month and yes, the difference really is that drastic. I only carry it maybe twice a week too, although I am starting to more.
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161117/b3a5dcc22307bf51035ae4b99ead7086.jpg)
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161117/69fb1c7edcdb8a6488310842f2528ed6.jpg)
And just to clarify, I personally dont worry about the scales very much but I know some do, and the fact that they are so absorbent makes me wonder if they will cause the knife to rust with any moisture that they have built up, but I haven't had any issues with it, probably because of the great coating.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Aloha on November 17, 2016, 07:03:54 AM
I carried my RAT3 along with my SOG Snarl.  I forgot how convenient the Snarl is to have on me.  I have to remember its on me when I leave the house so I can make sure to have it in full view, California Law. 

Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: G-Dizzle on November 17, 2016, 08:04:59 PM
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161117/3807b9cacc17e1bf3845ee02970e6c0c.jpg)
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161117/e05dca6946feaad9da9a07f4e74dde35.jpg)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: David on November 17, 2016, 08:07:40 PM
 :like:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: G-Dizzle on November 17, 2016, 08:24:58 PM
:like:
Thanks David!
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: G-Dizzle on November 18, 2016, 10:35:50 PM
Nothing out of what is beginning to be my ordinary 2
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161118/b9d551516708a1915f7324556e00a5c7.jpg)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: G-Dizzle on November 20, 2016, 03:36:14 AM
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161120/041e6ebb94da01e9d3649af5256b8523.jpg)
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161120/fcb1eb0871f0334955dd408248d15935.jpg)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: David on November 20, 2016, 11:34:07 AM
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161120/041e6ebb94da01e9d3649af5256b8523.jpg)
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161120/fcb1eb0871f0334955dd408248d15935.jpg)




      :like:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: SteelRaven on November 21, 2016, 03:26:58 AM
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161120/041e6ebb94da01e9d3649af5256b8523.jpg)
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161120/fcb1eb0871f0334955dd408248d15935.jpg)
Now you're talking! Love the old BK7, and ESEE too!
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: SteelRaven on November 21, 2016, 03:28:32 AM
Hey guys...RENWAX prevents a lot of moisture absorption on those handles!
Hell I just wash em and lay the good old BALLISTOL to it!

As long as you don't soak em down you're ok!!
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: G-Dizzle on November 21, 2016, 05:55:39 AM
Thanks David and Steel Raven!
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: G-Dizzle on November 21, 2016, 07:58:20 PM
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161121/42057bf0775a66a7c32aa03654714f9e.jpg)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: magentus on November 22, 2016, 11:31:16 AM
Love your ESEE pics G-Dozzle  :salute:

(https://c4.staticflickr.com/6/5660/30365934883_f8e074e474_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Ngkmvr)WP_20161122_007 (https://flic.kr/p/Ngkmvr) by magpie2112 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/145157638@N06/), on Flickr
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Aloha on November 23, 2016, 08:09:37 AM
Been carrying my RAT3 as well as my HEST though not at the same time.  I love the size of those knives. 
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: magentus on November 23, 2016, 09:56:24 AM
Been carrying my RAT3 as well as my HEST though not at the same time.  I love the size of those knives.
:salute: Let's have some pics of that HEST - lovely knife!
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: SteelRaven on November 24, 2016, 08:49:45 AM
Thanks David and Steel Raven!

I'm thinking of trying Marine Tuf Glide on the blades, but I don't know how it holds up on micarta.

I do know that I sweat Alien BLOOD...sweet Lord...ugggghh !!
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: ThePeacent on November 27, 2016, 11:02:10 PM
Winter arrives, and with it Fixed Blade time!
One has to be aware of what clothes to wear when one of these puppies is on the belt, they're quite frowned upon here....

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-08/CAM04107_zpsvko5rwjh.jpg)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: ThePeacent on November 28, 2016, 04:19:45 PM
(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/CAM02717_zpsmk0ap4bq.jpg)

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/CAM02721_zpsyibhnjtf.jpg)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: G-Dizzle on November 29, 2016, 08:49:37 PM
One of the last 17s ever bought from the factory:ahhh


(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161129/550b5a609303a59c330d930be1f7774f.jpg)
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161129/6000e8ae75df7b86dd8e5f161c3cc432.jpg)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Aloha on November 30, 2016, 04:39:12 PM
Been carrying my RAT3 as well as my HEST though not at the same time.  I love the size of those knives.
:salute: Let's have some pics of that HEST - lovely knife!

Will do.  I cannot seem to resize pics at the moment. 
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Aloha on November 30, 2016, 04:39:30 PM
One of the last 17s ever bought from the factory:ahhh


(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161129/550b5a609303a59c330d930be1f7774f.jpg)
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161129/6000e8ae75df7b86dd8e5f161c3cc432.jpg)

 :like:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: David on December 03, 2016, 09:32:20 AM
One of the last 17s ever bought from the factory:ahhh


(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161129/550b5a609303a59c330d930be1f7774f.jpg)
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161129/6000e8ae75df7b86dd8e5f161c3cc432.jpg)


Glad you got another one before they go away.      :like:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: SAK Guy on December 03, 2016, 07:20:28 PM
One of the last 17s ever bought from the factory:ahhh


(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161129/550b5a609303a59c330d930be1f7774f.jpg)
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161129/6000e8ae75df7b86dd8e5f161c3cc432.jpg)


Glad you got another one before they go away.      :like:

 :facepalm:  I didn't know they were gone......  :o  I bought a 15 and thought the other 2 were still in production!     :dwts:

Dangit! 
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: David on December 03, 2016, 08:02:38 PM
One of the last 17s ever bought from the factory:ahhh


(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161129/550b5a609303a59c330d930be1f7774f.jpg)
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161129/6000e8ae75df7b86dd8e5f161c3cc432.jpg)


Glad you got another one before they go away.      :like:

 :facepalm:  I didn't know they were gone......  :o  I bought a 15 and thought the other 2 were still in production!     :dwts:

Dangit!


According to a thread over at the Becker hideout the 17 is going away. If I understood it correctly. Its an on goning thread which I have'nt check lately.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: David on December 03, 2016, 08:08:17 PM
BRK Essential.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: SteveC on December 03, 2016, 08:25:56 PM
 :like: :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: SAK Guy on December 03, 2016, 11:24:09 PM
One of the last 17s ever bought from the factory:ahhh


(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161129/550b5a609303a59c330d930be1f7774f.jpg)
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161129/6000e8ae75df7b86dd8e5f161c3cc432.jpg)


Glad you got another one before they go away.      :like:

 :facepalm:  I didn't know they were gone......  :o  I bought a 15 and thought the other 2 were still in production!     :dwts:

Dangit!


According to a thread over at the Becker hideout the 17 is going away. If I understood it correctly. Its an on goning thread which I have'nt check lately.

Thank you and awesome BRK E!!!!!
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: G-Dizzle on December 04, 2016, 02:09:07 AM
One of the last 17s ever bought from the factory:ahhh


(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161129/550b5a609303a59c330d930be1f7774f.jpg)
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161129/6000e8ae75df7b86dd8e5f161c3cc432.jpg)


Glad you got another one before they go away.      :like:

 :facepalm:  I didn't know they were gone......  :o  I bought a 15 and thought the other 2 were still in production!     :dwts:

Dangit!


According to a thread over at the Becker hideout the 17 is going away. If I understood it correctly. Its an on goning thread which I have'nt check lately.
They were literally gone and sold out off of their website.. i called customer service and they happened to have one more.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Gareth on December 05, 2016, 02:31:48 AM
BRK Essential.
:like:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: magentus on December 05, 2016, 03:04:50 PM
I'm going to make a leather sheath for my RC3 as soon as I can get hold of some leather:
(https://c8.staticflickr.com/6/5725/31436215615_e9dc2b7838_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/PTUPFv)WP_20161205_008 (https://flic.kr/p/PTUPFv) by magpie2112 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/145157638@N06/), on Flickr
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Poncho65 on December 05, 2016, 05:54:53 PM
I'm going to make a leather sheath for my RC3 as soon as I can get hold of some leather:
(https://c8.staticflickr.com/6/5725/31436215615_e9dc2b7838_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/PTUPFv)WP_20161205_008 (https://flic.kr/p/PTUPFv) by magpie2112 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/145157638@N06/), on Flickr

 :like:

:popcorn:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: styx on December 05, 2016, 08:40:57 PM
I'm going to make a leather sheath for my RC3 as soon as I can get hold of some leather:
(https://c8.staticflickr.com/6/5725/31436215615_e9dc2b7838_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/PTUPFv)WP_20161205_008 (https://flic.kr/p/PTUPFv) by magpie2112 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/145157638@N06/), on Flickr

only you can make me like an ESEE (or RC)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: magentus on December 06, 2016, 10:16:41 AM
I'm going to make a leather sheath for my RC3 as soon as I can get hold of some leather:
(https://c8.staticflickr.com/6/5725/31436215615_e9dc2b7838_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/PTUPFv)WP_20161205_008 (https://flic.kr/p/PTUPFv) by magpie2112 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/145157638@N06/), on Flickr

only you can make me like an ESEE (or RC)
Is it the tactical look that puts you off Styx? I don't like tactical usually and have thought long and hard about removing the coating, but decided to live with it for a while seeing as this is by far and away the most expensive knife I have ever owned. The sheath system I can do without as it's plastic and even more tactical than the knife! The paperwork that came with it had instructions for attaching it to your webbing rig - thankfully I don't have to do that. Once it has a leather sheath I will decide where to go next - I can't see myself replacing this one.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Aloha on December 06, 2016, 07:51:01 PM
I have an inexpensive ( $20 US ) sharpshooter sheath that works with the RAT3.  It certainly lessens the aggressive look to the knife.  I also attach a brightly colored lanyard to it as well.  I can detach the lanyard as well so I am not committed to it. 

I also affixed a leather belt attachment to my plastic sheath as the plastic sheath was not suited for how I like to carry the knife.  I'll make a more permanent one as I feel this one out. 

The size and shape of the knife as well as the flat grind makes this knife ( coating included ) one of my favorites and regularly carried fixed blades. 

Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: styx on December 06, 2016, 08:48:28 PM
I'm going to make a leather sheath for my RC3 as soon as I can get hold of some leather:
(https://c8.staticflickr.com/6/5725/31436215615_e9dc2b7838_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/PTUPFv)WP_20161205_008 (https://flic.kr/p/PTUPFv) by magpie2112 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/145157638@N06/), on Flickr

only you can make me like an ESEE (or RC)
Is it the tactical look that puts you off Styx? I don't like tactical usually and have thought long and hard about removing the coating, but decided to live with it for a while seeing as this is by far and away the most expensive knife I have ever owned. The sheath system I can do without as it's plastic and even more tactical than the knife! The paperwork that came with it had instructions for attaching it to your webbing rig - thankfully I don't have to do that. Once it has a leather sheath I will decide where to go next - I can't see myself replacing this one.

Actually it's my past dealings with the company that are sour grapes. Although their 3 model is an exceptional tool
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: ThePeacent on December 16, 2016, 08:35:33 PM
(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/aa_zpsabdpo0j8.jpg)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: ducttapetech on December 21, 2016, 11:14:38 PM
Been carrying this today.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: SteveC on December 22, 2016, 12:07:36 AM
 
Been carrying this today.


:like: :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: David on December 22, 2016, 07:43:17 AM
Been carrying this today.


 Good one Nate!      :like:

Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: ducttapetech on December 22, 2016, 12:55:16 PM
Thanks gents!
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: ducttapetech on December 22, 2016, 04:20:47 PM
My Grathr Mora 2000
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Gareth on December 22, 2016, 08:23:40 PM
My Grathr Mora 2000

What are your thoughts on the 2000's odd blade grind mate?  Any practical use or just adding a weakness?
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Smashie on December 25, 2016, 05:41:09 PM
The best tool for the job today :tu:

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161225/c1a714c9aa4cf080b20f87c0425491d7.jpg)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: ducttapetech on December 26, 2016, 05:38:17 AM
My Grathr Mora 2000

What are your thoughts on the 2000's odd blade grind mate?  Any practical use or just adding a weakness?
Sorry for the late reply. It's a good one. I have taken it camping, hunting use it on the farm and it has handled everything I have thrown it. Very solid blade.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: ThePeacent on January 09, 2017, 07:07:14 PM
(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2017-01/20170107_160852_zpsdonm8yum.jpg)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: David on January 09, 2017, 07:36:28 PM
My Grathr Mora 2000

What are your thoughts on the 2000's odd blade grind mate?  Any practical use or just adding a weakness?
Sorry for the late reply. It's a good one. I have taken it camping, hunting use it on the farm and it has handled everything I have thrown it. Very solid blade.

Thanks for your thoughts on this Nate. I've wondered about that grind myself a few times.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: David on January 09, 2017, 07:43:46 PM
BRK Essential
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: ducttapetech on January 10, 2017, 03:29:25 PM
My Grathr Mora 2000

What are your thoughts on the 2000's odd blade grind mate?  Any practical use or just adding a weakness?
Sorry for the late reply. It's a good one. I have taken it camping, hunting use it on the farm and it has handled everything I have thrown it. Very solid blade.

Thanks for your thoughts on this Nate. I've wondered about that grind myself a few times.
Just a heads up, it has the same grind angel throughout the whole blade, just towards the  end the blade get thinner.  Which is nice for gutting or making thin cuts. Does not seem to infect the integrity of the blade.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: ducttapetech on January 10, 2017, 03:29:54 PM
BRK Essential
Very nice!
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Gerhard Gerber on January 11, 2017, 07:16:10 AM
BRK Essential

I wonder how many marriages and careers have been destroyed by BRK-addiction  :think:

 :rofl: Just  :tu:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Zed on January 11, 2017, 05:57:21 PM
Been carrying this today.

Good knife 👍
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: 7.5mas on January 12, 2017, 03:02:29 AM
Been carrying this Anza all winter in my coat pocket
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Sparky415 on January 12, 2017, 06:35:41 AM

That's a beauty  :drool:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: David on January 12, 2017, 07:39:49 AM
Nice knife 7.5!       :like:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Gerhard Gerber on January 12, 2017, 09:06:17 AM
Been carrying this Anza all winter in my coat pocket

Nice......... 8)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: magentus on January 12, 2017, 10:41:08 AM
Still enjoying the RC3
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/537/31452075393_9fffe68e75_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/PVj7eX)WP_20170112_005 (https://flic.kr/p/PVj7eX) by magpie2112 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/145157638@N06/), on Flickr
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: ducttapetech on January 12, 2017, 12:16:32 PM
Been carrying this Anza all winter in my coat pocket
Very beautiful knife man.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: ducttapetech on January 12, 2017, 12:17:25 PM
Still enjoying the RC3
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/537/31452075393_9fffe68e75_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/PVj7eX)WP_20170112_005 (https://flic.kr/p/PVj7eX) by magpie2112 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/145157638@N06/), on Flickr
Nice Mags! Getting a little adventurous eh?
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: magentus on January 12, 2017, 12:51:05 PM
Still enjoying the RC3
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/537/31452075393_9fffe68e75_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/PVj7eX)WP_20170112_005 (https://flic.kr/p/PVj7eX) by magpie2112 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/145157638@N06/), on Flickr
Nice Mags! Getting a little adventurous eh?
You know me Nate - TNT and Fire Ants all the way.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: ducttapetech on January 12, 2017, 01:18:23 PM
Still enjoying the RC3
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/537/31452075393_9fffe68e75_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/PVj7eX)WP_20170112_005 (https://flic.kr/p/PVj7eX) by magpie2112 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/145157638@N06/), on Flickr
Nice Mags! Getting a little adventurous eh?
You know me Nate - TNT and Fire Ants all the way.
Hellz yeah brotha!

Here is what I am starting the day with. Sharp pointy stuff with liberal amounts of coffee.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: magentus on January 12, 2017, 01:35:14 PM
Still enjoying the RC3
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/537/31452075393_9fffe68e75_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/PVj7eX)WP_20170112_005 (https://flic.kr/p/PVj7eX) by magpie2112 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/145157638@N06/), on Flickr
Nice Mags! Getting a little adventurous eh?
You know me Nate - TNT and Fire Ants all the way.
Hellz yeah brotha!

Here is what I am starting the day with. Sharp pointy stuff with liberal amounts of coffee.
For Those About to Rock, We Salute You  :salute: Got plasters?
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: ducttapetech on January 12, 2017, 01:36:41 PM
Still enjoying the RC3
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/537/31452075393_9fffe68e75_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/PVj7eX)WP_20170112_005 (https://flic.kr/p/PVj7eX) by magpie2112 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/145157638@N06/), on Flickr
Nice Mags! Getting a little adventurous eh?
You know me Nate - TNT and Fire Ants all the way.
Hellz yeah brotha!

Here is what I am starting the day with. Sharp pointy stuff with liberal amounts of coffee.
For Those About to Rock, We Salute You  :salute: Got plasters?
Got some in my wallet and bottle of super glue in my coat pocket for the bad cuts.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: magentus on January 12, 2017, 01:42:28 PM
Still enjoying the RC3
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/537/31452075393_9fffe68e75_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/PVj7eX)WP_20170112_005 (https://flic.kr/p/PVj7eX) by magpie2112 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/145157638@N06/), on Flickr
Nice Mags! Getting a little adventurous eh?
You know me Nate - TNT and Fire Ants all the way.
Hellz yeah brotha!

Here is what I am starting the day with. Sharp pointy stuff with liberal amounts of coffee.
For Those About to Rock, We Salute You  :salute: Got plasters?
Got some in my wallet and bottle of super glue in my coat pocket for the bad cuts.
Looks like you're all set. BLOOD FOR THE GODS OF DARKNESS!
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: ducttapetech on January 12, 2017, 01:43:16 PM
Yep and Blood for the Blood god!
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: ducttapetech on January 15, 2017, 12:24:14 AM
Mora 2000
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: ducttapetech on February 21, 2017, 09:38:20 PM
Since Zed got his Mora 2K, I figured I would carry mine today.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: magentus on February 23, 2017, 01:28:02 PM
I've gone all Ronald Schroder today  :ahhh :
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/678/32687529460_4e9a832271_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/RNu8G9)WP_20170223_027 (https://flic.kr/p/RNu8G9) by magpie2112 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/145157638@N06/), on Flickr
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: ducttapetech on February 23, 2017, 01:52:15 PM
LOL!
Nice man.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Zed on March 06, 2017, 02:36:47 PM
More 2000 today  :tu:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: styx on March 06, 2017, 09:56:55 PM
nice one
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Sparky415 on March 07, 2017, 06:29:26 AM

Great pictures Guys   :salute:

 :cheers:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: ducttapetech on March 07, 2017, 11:19:35 AM
Very nice Zed!
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: magentus on March 08, 2017, 04:06:30 PM
Time to inject some glamour into the fixed blade threads. Here's Dolly modelling the Izula II:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3707/32941365570_0bc5557c36_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/SbV7jN)WP_20170308_008 (https://flic.kr/p/SbV7jN) by magpie2112 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/145157638@N06/), on Flickr(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2820/33168769542_1a4c6b9255_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Sx1BAW)WP_20170308_009 (https://flic.kr/p/Sx1BAW) by magpie2112 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/145157638@N06/), on Flickr
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: ducttapetech on March 08, 2017, 06:53:38 PM
 :like:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: zoidberg on March 09, 2017, 11:58:07 AM
 :like:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: clown on March 09, 2017, 07:52:57 PM
(http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq140/smcclown/20170309_113931.jpg) (http://s441.photobucket.com/user/smcclown/media/20170309_113931.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: zoidberg on March 09, 2017, 09:03:57 PM
(http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq140/smcclown/20170309_113931.jpg)

 :like:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: magentus on March 15, 2017, 04:04:39 PM
(http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq140/smcclown/20170309_113931.jpg) (http://s441.photobucket.com/user/smcclown/media/20170309_113931.jpg.html)
Nice Clown - is that a leather sheath for the Izula? Any more pics of it?  :salute:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: magentus on April 03, 2017, 03:41:32 PM
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3938/33812422755_bc6686239c_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/TvTvh8)WP_20170403_001 (https://flic.kr/p/TvTvh8) by magpie2112 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/145157638@N06/), on Flickr
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: sak60 on April 04, 2017, 01:05:46 AM
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3938/33812422755_bc6686239c_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/TvTvh8)WP_20170403_001 (https://flic.kr/p/TvTvh8) by magpie2112 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/145157638@N06/), on Flickr
  :like:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: magentus on April 11, 2017, 12:56:31 PM
Still enamoured with my Izula II
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2845/33929808576_2ce472cb33_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/TGg8ZA)WP_20170411_010 (https://flic.kr/p/TGg8ZA) by magpie2112 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/145157638@N06/), on Flickr(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2848/33841044411_35b1608e46_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/TyqcuX)WP_20170411_009 (https://flic.kr/p/TyqcuX) by magpie2112 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/145157638@N06/), on Flickr
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: sak60 on April 11, 2017, 02:12:23 PM
Still enamoured with my Izula II
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2845/33929808576_2ce472cb33_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/TGg8ZA)WP_20170411_010 (https://flic.kr/p/TGg8ZA) by magpie2112 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/145157638@N06/), on Flickr(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2848/33841044411_35b1608e46_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/TyqcuX)WP_20170411_009 (https://flic.kr/p/TyqcuX) by magpie2112 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/145157638@N06/), on Flickr
  :like:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: zoidberg on April 13, 2017, 12:55:19 PM
Pics from tuesday. Friends Kershaw and my Ka-Bar.

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2888/33880357651_7b289e76e5_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/TBTFXr)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: zoidberg on April 13, 2017, 12:55:53 PM
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2917/33968599966_5ef93ec8a9_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/TKFXjE)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: ducttapetech on April 13, 2017, 06:40:18 PM
Nice pics Z and Mags!
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: SAK Guy on April 13, 2017, 07:32:42 PM
(http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq140/smcclown/20170309_113931.jpg) (http://s441.photobucket.com/user/smcclown/media/20170309_113931.jpg.html)

Nice stogie too.....  :tu:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: zoidberg on April 13, 2017, 11:29:18 PM
Nice pics Z and Mags!

Thanks Nate.   :cheers:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: ducttapetech on April 18, 2017, 03:50:53 PM
A Morakniv today.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: styx on April 18, 2017, 08:37:28 PM
A Morakniv today.

 :like:  :cheers: :cheers:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: ducttapetech on April 18, 2017, 09:39:28 PM
Thanks!
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: ducttapetech on April 18, 2017, 11:43:36 PM
Switched the Companion for the Bushcraft Black when I went out for a walk.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: zoidberg on April 19, 2017, 09:03:14 AM
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2840/33290202074_195c19c859_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/SHJZgh)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: styx on April 19, 2017, 10:25:38 AM
Switched the Companion for the Bushcraft Black when I went out for a walk.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2840/33290202074_195c19c859_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/SHJZgh)

that is just mischievous. y'all know i should be looking at backpacks or a decent compass or just about any other piece of gear and not debating which Mora to get next (thankfully I have it figured out for Vics)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: zoidberg on April 19, 2017, 10:34:18 AM
Switched the Companion for the Bushcraft Black when I went out for a walk.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2840/33290202074_195c19c859_b.jpg)

that is just mischievous. y'all know i should be looking at backpacks or a decent compass or just about any other piece of gear and not debating which Mora to get next (thankfully I have it figured out for Vics)

What ones do you have so far?   :)   :angel:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: styx on April 19, 2017, 01:47:40 PM
Switched the Companion for the Bushcraft Black when I went out for a walk.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2840/33290202074_195c19c859_b.jpg)

that is just mischievous. y'all know i should be looking at backpacks or a decent compass or just about any other piece of gear and not debating which Mora to get next (thankfully I have it figured out for Vics)

What ones do you have so far?   :)   :angel:

The overly abundant collection consists of Classic #1 (or is it #2?) and Companion MG
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: zoidberg on April 19, 2017, 03:23:18 PM
Switched the Companion for the Bushcraft Black when I went out for a walk.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2840/33290202074_195c19c859_b.jpg)

that is just mischievous. y'all know i should be looking at backpacks or a decent compass or just about any other piece of gear and not debating which Mora to get next (thankfully I have it figured out for Vics)

What ones do you have so far?   :)   :angel:

The overly abundant collection consists of Classic #1 (or is it #2?) and Companion MG

You've just gone Absolutely No Life Club!    :ahhh   Celebrate by buying a Mora!   :ahhh                                                  :D
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: ducttapetech on April 19, 2017, 03:34:22 PM
Yes! You should celebrate! Get yourself a nice Mora and we will be along shortly with the lard and punish......er... I mean the party favors and booze.
Congrats on the 5k post man!
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: SteveC on April 19, 2017, 03:37:41 PM
Great pics on this page  :like: :tu:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: styx on April 19, 2017, 05:12:39 PM
Switched the Companion for the Bushcraft Black when I went out for a walk.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2840/33290202074_195c19c859_b.jpg)

that is just mischievous. y'all know i should be looking at backpacks or a decent compass or just about any other piece of gear and not debating which Mora to get next (thankfully I have it figured out for Vics)

What ones do you have so far?   :)   :angel:

The overly abundant collection consists of Classic #1 (or is it #2?) and Companion MG

You've just gone Absolutely No Life Club!    :ahhh   Celebrate by buying a Mora!   :ahhh                                                  :D

Yes! You should celebrate! Get yourself a nice Mora and we will be along shortly with the lard and punish......er... I mean the party favors and booze.
Congrats on the 5k post man!

thanks fellas. didn't realize i was about to hit 5k
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: zoidberg on April 20, 2017, 01:21:07 PM
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2947/33998623282_8f1d52ea51_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/TNkQd3)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: SteveC on April 20, 2017, 04:41:50 PM
 :like: :tu:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: zoidberg on April 21, 2017, 09:02:28 AM
Mora Robust today.

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2826/34041493631_841694ed0d_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/TS8y4Z)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: SAK Guy on April 22, 2017, 07:13:56 AM
Mora Robust today.

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2826/34041493631_841694ed0d_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/TS8y4Z)

 :like: :like: :cheers:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: zoidberg on April 22, 2017, 10:16:26 AM
Mora Robust today.

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2826/34041493631_841694ed0d_b.jpg)

 :like: :like: :cheers:

Thanks SAK Guy.   :cheers:   Carried it again all day today and never used it once.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: zoidberg on April 22, 2017, 12:39:03 PM
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2867/34194016325_6afe52cc42_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/U6BgKB)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: David on April 25, 2017, 07:46:46 AM
I carried this one all day and didnt use it. In fact I completely forgot I had it in my back pocket till later this evening.    :think:      :D
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: zoidberg on April 25, 2017, 10:35:37 AM
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2857/33415964304_5c16506146_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/SURxZA)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: zoidberg on April 25, 2017, 10:35:51 AM
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2859/33415955954_7dfcff6c0d_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/SURvvC)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: magentus on April 25, 2017, 12:23:34 PM
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2867/34194016325_6afe52cc42_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/U6BgKB)
I have to ask ZMan - do you remove your trousers to take these shots, or do you plan ahead and take them before getting dressed?  :D
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: magentus on April 25, 2017, 12:24:06 PM
I carried this one all day and didnt use it. In fact I completely forgot I had it in my back pocket till later this evening.    :think:      :D
Lovely......  :cheers:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: magentus on April 25, 2017, 12:26:02 PM
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2857/33415964304_5c16506146_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/SURxZA)
I love this one. If I was to raid your house and only be able to get away with one object before being eaten by your dog/shot/sliced to pieces by a thousand knives,SAK's,MT's, it would be a toss up between that one and your FrankenGerber.  :salute:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: zoidberg on April 25, 2017, 12:28:40 PM
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2867/34194016325_6afe52cc42_b.jpg)
I have to ask ZMan - do you remove your trousers to take these shots, or do you plan ahead and take them before getting dressed?  :D

That was a removal pic. Was on my way to the shower if you must know. Then I went and chased butterflies, naked.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: zoidberg on April 25, 2017, 12:30:55 PM
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2857/33415964304_5c16506146_b.jpg)
I love this one. If I was to raid your house and only be able to get away with one object before being eaten by your dog/shot/sliced to pieces by a thousand knives,SAK's,MT's, it would be a toss up between that one and your FrankenGerber.  :salute:

I'll tell Rocko to keep an eye out for ya eh.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: ducttapetech on April 25, 2017, 12:46:16 PM
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2867/34194016325_6afe52cc42_b.jpg)
I have to ask ZMan - do you remove your trousers to take these shots, or do you plan ahead and take them before getting dressed?  :D

That was a removal pic. Was on my way to the shower if you must know. Then I went and chased butterflies, naked.
Sounds perfectly normal to me.
Nice Svord btw.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: zoidberg on April 25, 2017, 12:48:35 PM
Thanks Nate.   :cheers:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: magentus on April 25, 2017, 01:19:01 PM
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2867/34194016325_6afe52cc42_b.jpg)
I have to ask ZMan - do you remove your trousers to take these shots, or do you plan ahead and take them before getting dressed?  :D

That was a removal pic. Was on my way to the shower if you must know. Then I went and chased butterflies, naked.
1. TMI  :D 2. Did you catch any?
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: zoidberg on April 25, 2017, 01:27:01 PM
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2867/34194016325_6afe52cc42_b.jpg)
I have to ask ZMan - do you remove your trousers to take these shots, or do you plan ahead and take them before getting dressed?  :D

That was a removal pic. Was on my way to the shower if you must know. Then I went and chased butterflies, naked.
1. TMI  :D 2. Did you catch any?

No, that would be mean.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: dks on April 25, 2017, 01:55:49 PM
What did you use to entice them ?
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: magentus on April 25, 2017, 01:55:55 PM
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2857/33415964304_5c16506146_b.jpg)
I love this one. If I was to raid your house and only be able to get away with one object before being eaten by your dog/shot/sliced to pieces by a thousand knives,SAK's,MT's, it would be a toss up between that one and your FrankenGerber.  :salute:

I'll tell Rocko to keep an eye out for ya eh.
No need -it was a purely hypothetical situation.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: zoidberg on April 25, 2017, 02:04:19 PM
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2857/33415964304_5c16506146_b.jpg)
I love this one. If I was to raid your house and only be able to get away with one object before being eaten by your dog/shot/sliced to pieces by a thousand knives,SAK's,MT's, it would be a toss up between that one and your FrankenGerber.  :salute:

I'll tell Rocko to keep an eye out for ya eh.
No need -it was a purely hypothetical situation.

Oh... ok then.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Alan K. on April 25, 2017, 03:19:00 PM
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I have to ask ZMan - do you remove your trousers to take these shots, or do you plan ahead and take them before getting dressed?  :D

That was a removal pic. Was on my way to the shower if you must know. Then I went and chased butterflies, naked.

Refreshing, isn't it?  I chased butterflies naked once.  I'm now banned from the park. :whistle:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: magentus on April 25, 2017, 03:25:25 PM
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2867/34194016325_6afe52cc42_b.jpg)
I have to ask ZMan - do you remove your trousers to take these shots, or do you plan ahead and take them before getting dressed?  :D

That was a removal pic. Was on my way to the shower if you must know. Then I went and chased butterflies, naked.

Refreshing, isn't it?  I chased butterflies naked once.  I'm now banned from the park. :whistle:
:rofl: It's funny because it's true.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: ducttapetech on April 28, 2017, 06:29:32 PM
Mora Bushcraft Black.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Gareth on April 29, 2017, 09:28:44 AM
I carried this one all day and didnt use it. In fact I completely forgot I had it in my back pocket till later this evening.    :think:      :D
:drool:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: zoidberg on April 29, 2017, 10:18:10 AM
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4185/33518897213_2a4d08ebf3_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/T4X7mV)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: styx on April 29, 2017, 10:32:10 AM
mmmm that coffee... and knife (Martiini, right?)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: zoidberg on April 29, 2017, 10:36:17 AM
mmmm that coffee... and knife (Martiini, right?)

Correct.   :tu:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: madcroWisefox on April 29, 2017, 10:55:27 PM
Some good looking knives here!  :like:

Does this one count? It technically is a fixed blade, made from a broken knife tip. It's a quite handy pencil and stick sharpener  :D (Vic Tomo for a scale)

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p442/madcrowisefox/forums/2017/Image0019_zpsqdwy3waj.jpg)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: zoidberg on April 29, 2017, 11:12:24 PM
Yeah that's cool.   :tu:   :tu:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: ducttapetech on April 30, 2017, 02:53:30 PM
Yeah it counts and that is really cool!
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: ducttapetech on May 04, 2017, 05:12:05 PM
Mora 2000
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: styx on May 04, 2017, 08:41:04 PM
that looks sharp
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: SAK Guy on May 04, 2017, 11:10:38 PM
Mora 2000


 :like: :like: :like: :drool: :drool: :drool:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: ducttapetech on May 05, 2017, 12:05:59 AM
Thanks gentlemen.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: zoidberg on May 07, 2017, 01:35:14 PM
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4170/34464855656_2e8b2ae1c0_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/UvxoRf)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Sparky415 on May 07, 2017, 09:45:23 PM


Finished playing with this sheath today. PVC pipe, ladies leather coat then a coat of linseed oil
The stripes are from the electrical tape that held the leather while the glue was drying  :D

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/2017/DSC07119.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/2017/DSC07119.jpg.html)
(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/2017/DSC07124.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/2017/DSC07124.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: zoidberg on May 07, 2017, 10:02:45 PM
 :like:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Gareth on May 07, 2017, 10:10:02 PM


Finished playing with this sheath today. PVC pipe, ladies leather coat then a coat of linseed oil
The stripes are from the electrical tape that held the leather while the glue was drying  :D

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/2017/DSC07119.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/2017/DSC07119.jpg.html)
(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/2017/DSC07124.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/2017/DSC07124.jpg.html)

very envious of that one mate. :drool:  If you ever decide it's surplus to requirements.... :pok:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Smashie on May 07, 2017, 10:21:27 PM
Boker Plus SFB neck knife

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170507/4a83d70b0686abf2751c675fb5917001.jpg)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: sak60 on May 08, 2017, 07:18:41 AM


Finished playing with this sheath today. PVC pipe, ladies leather coat then a coat of linseed oil
The stripes are from the electrical tape that held the leather while the glue was drying  :D

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/2017/DSC07119.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/2017/DSC07119.jpg.html)
(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/2017/DSC07124.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/2017/DSC07124.jpg.html)

Awesome
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: sak60 on May 08, 2017, 07:21:56 AM
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4170/34464855656_2e8b2ae1c0_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/UvxoRf)
  :like:
I have one of them but without the guard bit.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Sparky415 on May 08, 2017, 07:34:20 AM

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/2017/DSC07124.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/2017/DSC07124.jpg.html)

very envious of that one mate. :drool:  If you ever decide it's surplus to requirements.... :pok:

Thanks Gareth but I think that ones a keeper  :salute:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Gareth on May 08, 2017, 07:58:57 AM

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/2017/DSC07124.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/2017/DSC07124.jpg.html)

very envious of that one mate. :drool:  If you ever decide it's surplus to requirements.... :pok:

Thanks Gareth but I think that ones a keeper  :salute:

I guess I can understand that.  :D
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Sparky415 on May 08, 2017, 08:05:35 AM

Quite honestly I was thinking I have too many machetes etc
I am thinking I should keep just this one and the British army machete that needs a handle,
This has quite a thick blade so I'm thinking of it as a Golock, I've wanted one since I saw your condor at the meet (think it was yours or Marks?  :think: )

You can play with this one if you make it to the meet  :salute:

 :cheers:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Gareth on May 08, 2017, 08:45:49 AM

Quite honestly I was thinking I have too many machetes etc
I am thinking I should keep just this one and the British army machete that needs a handle,
This has quite a thick blade so I'm thinking of it as a Golock, I've wanted one since I saw your condor at the meet (think it was yours or Marks?  :think: )

You can play with this one if you make it to the meet  :salute:

 :cheers:

I've got a Condor Pack Golok that you'll have seen at a Meet or two.  Oddly, I don't think mine is good enough as a machete, due to it being too thick in the blade and too expensive (making me not want to thwack it into stones and random bits of metal when clearing).
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: madcroWisefox on May 10, 2017, 11:06:16 PM
That's a good and functional looking sheath Sparky415  :tu:

I was strolling in the woods this evening, so I had this one with me:

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p442/madcrowisefox/forums/2017/2017-05/Image0063_zpsozyanfor.jpg)

It's about 12 cm (4 3/4 in.) with 3,5 cm (1 3/8 in.) blade. Made from a puukko blade blank.  :D

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p442/madcrowisefox/forums/2017/2017-05/Image0064_zpsx3hecxmc.jpg)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: ducttapetech on May 11, 2017, 01:09:08 AM
Sweet! Love the leather bag also.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Sparky415 on May 11, 2017, 06:51:59 AM

Thanks Mad....    :salute:
Is yours a chisel grind?  :think:  and nice leather!
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: zoidberg on May 11, 2017, 11:02:04 AM
Something went wrong taking this pic but I didn't take others there so it'll have to do.

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4174/34458772401_25f5eca5b2_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Uv1dvx)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: magentus on May 11, 2017, 11:24:55 AM
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4170/34464855656_2e8b2ae1c0_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/UvxoRf)
That's a whole mess of wands there Zman - you cooking up some serious magic?
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: magentus on May 11, 2017, 11:26:41 AM
ESEE Izula II:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4162/34458909181_1a0be04ddd_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Uv1VaP)WP_20170511_001 (https://flic.kr/p/Uv1VaP) by magpie2112 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/145157638@N06/), on Flickr
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: ducttapetech on May 11, 2017, 03:37:16 PM
Nice Mags!
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Etherealicer on May 11, 2017, 04:07:54 PM
Nice Mags!
+1
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: madcroWisefox on May 11, 2017, 10:38:39 PM
Sweet! Love the leather bag also.

Thanks!  :hatsoff:

Thanks Mad....    :salute:
Is yours a chisel grind?  :think:  and nice leather!

Nope, it's a scandi with slight convex  :)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: madcroWisefox on May 11, 2017, 10:40:11 PM
Something went wrong taking this pic but I didn't take others there so it'll have to do.

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4174/34458772401_25f5eca5b2_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Uv1dvx)

Picture looks good!  :tu:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: zoidberg on May 11, 2017, 10:43:52 PM
Something went wrong taking this pic but I didn't take others there so it'll have to do.

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4174/34458772401_25f5eca5b2_b.jpg)

Picture looks good!  :tu:


Thanks mate.   :cheers:
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Post by: Sparky415 on May 12, 2017, 10:44:49 PM
Sweet! Love the leather bag also.

Thanks!  :hatsoff:

Thanks Mad....    :salute:
Is yours a chisel grind?  :think:  and nice leather!

Nope, it's a scandi with slight convex  :)

Thanks Mad...
I thought it might be one of those kiridashi knives
(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/2017/DSC07157%20b.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/2017/DSC07157%20b.jpg.html)
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Post by: zoidberg on May 13, 2017, 10:29:48 AM
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4184/34464221282_21fd0a7583_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Uvu9gL)
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Post by: AimlessWanderer on May 13, 2017, 11:44:23 AM
It's been circumcised!  :ahhh :ahhh
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Post by: ducttapetech on May 13, 2017, 11:56:51 AM
Just the tip.
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Post by: styx on May 13, 2017, 03:24:29 PM
so why exactly did you modify it in such a way?
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Post by: Smashie on May 13, 2017, 03:35:00 PM
Still carrying the Boker Plus SFB

Very fussy background

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170513/8d7bfc054984637b32a58d0a66aa006d.jpg)

And Zoidy, did you break the tip and then reprofile it?
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Post by: ducttapetech on May 13, 2017, 06:07:54 PM
Nice Smashie!
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Post by: zoidberg on May 15, 2017, 12:25:22 PM
so why exactly did you modify it in such a way?

Just felt like a change.
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Post by: zoidberg on May 15, 2017, 12:27:24 PM
Still carrying the Boker Plus SFB

Very fussy background

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170513/8d7bfc054984637b32a58d0a66aa006d.jpg)

And Zoidy, did you break the tip and then reprofile it?

No, cut it off with the grinder.
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Post by: zoidberg on May 15, 2017, 12:27:44 PM
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4186/34630791116_c9dab95e5b_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ULcRFs)
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Post by: Sparky415 on May 15, 2017, 06:34:15 PM
Just the tip.

And just for a minute  ;)
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Post by: SteveC on May 15, 2017, 06:38:54 PM
 :rofl:
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Post by: dks on May 15, 2017, 09:15:51 PM
 :tu: :tu: :tu: :tu: :tu: :tu: :tu: :tu:
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Post by: ducttapetech on May 15, 2017, 09:46:05 PM
 :rofl:
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Post by: zoidberg on May 21, 2017, 08:38:47 AM
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4185/34789727505_2eca092af9_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/V1frW2)
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Post by: zoidberg on May 28, 2017, 09:52:58 AM
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4221/34128942503_587bf3264c_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/TZRKza)
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Post by: Troels on May 30, 2017, 09:04:03 PM
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4221/34128942503_587bf3264c_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/TZRKza)

Nice pole post dancing  :tu:

Carried this one at work today  :D
(http://imageshack.com/a/img923/453/8oHENK.jpg)
Its new, since I managed to break the last cheap one with its silly 1/4 tang.

(http://imageshack.com/a/img924/3444/pI349D.jpg)
Cheap is not allways good :think:
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Post by: ThePeacent on June 01, 2017, 04:04:09 PM
(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2017-05/20170529_133402_zps7vbckkor.jpg)
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Post by: styx on June 01, 2017, 09:13:00 PM
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4221/34128942503_587bf3264c_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/TZRKza)

Looking at this pic again, I'm not sure why I expected the Rajah 2 to be larger
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Post by: zoidberg on June 01, 2017, 11:08:43 PM
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4221/34128942503_587bf3264c_b.jpg)

Looking at this pic again, I'm not sure why I expected the Rajah 2 to be larger

That is a Rajah 3, the Rajah 2 is much bigger.
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Post by: styx on June 02, 2017, 05:14:52 PM
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4221/34128942503_587bf3264c_b.jpg)

Looking at this pic again, I'm not sure why I expected the Rajah 2 to be larger

That is a Rajah 3, the Rajah 2 is much bigger.

My mistake. Expected the Rajah 3 to be bigger. Excellent handle though. I wonder how people would react if I used that to fix breakfast for the kids in the middle of the school  :D
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Post by: zoidberg on June 02, 2017, 10:29:46 PM
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4221/34128942503_587bf3264c_b.jpg)

Looking at this pic again, I'm not sure why I expected the Rajah 2 to be larger

That is a Rajah 3, the Rajah 2 is much bigger.

My mistake. Expected the Rajah 3 to be bigger. Excellent handle though. I wonder how people would react if I used that to fix breakfast for the kids in the middle of the school  :D

Lol, the 2 would probably get a better reaction...
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Post by: styx on June 03, 2017, 08:17:09 AM
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4221/34128942503_587bf3264c_b.jpg)

Looking at this pic again, I'm not sure why I expected the Rajah 2 to be larger

That is a Rajah 3, the Rajah 2 is much bigger.

My mistake. Expected the Rajah 3 to be bigger. Excellent handle though. I wonder how people would react if I used that to fix breakfast for the kids in the middle of the school  :D

Lol, the 2 would probably get a better reaction...

Is it strange tat I'd be willing to try it just for that reaction?
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Post by: Zed on June 03, 2017, 05:38:57 PM
We used a few on last week's camping trip  :tu:
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Post by: zoidberg on June 04, 2017, 07:16:33 AM
 :tu:   :like:
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Post by: ThePeacent on June 05, 2017, 03:15:41 PM
(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2017-05/20170530_115223_zps1zhzmpfx.jpg)
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Post by: Zed on June 05, 2017, 08:25:22 PM
:tu:   :like:

Thanks Zoid  :salute:
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Post by: Spartan19 on June 05, 2017, 09:12:02 PM
Just picked up this BG ultimate today.
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Post by: ducttapetech on June 05, 2017, 09:47:51 PM
Cool!
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Post by: Spartan19 on June 06, 2017, 02:46:00 AM
Cool!

Thanks brother! :cheers:
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Post by: ThePeacent on June 10, 2017, 02:11:51 PM
(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-08/CAM04141_zpsij69t8ly.jpg)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Zed on June 10, 2017, 03:39:57 PM
My favourite #1 classic today as more carving  :tu:
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Post by: styx on June 10, 2017, 06:21:00 PM
nice carving set
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Post by: Zed on June 10, 2017, 07:26:25 PM
nice carving set

Cheers mate,only cheap but came sharp and lots of usefull shapes  :salute:
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Post by: SAK Guy on June 10, 2017, 08:05:34 PM
Had a Mora with me around the farm today.
(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz256/SAKGuy/Spartan%20and%20GEC%2053%206-10-17_zpsgaqg8czi.jpg)
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Post by: styx on June 10, 2017, 10:53:06 PM
nice carving set

Cheers mate,only cheap but came sharp and lots of usefull shapes  :salute:

I think Paul Sellers is a huge advocate of inexpensive carving tools (or better said woodworking) if you can sharpen 'em.

Had a Mora with me around the farm today.
(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz256/SAKGuy/Spartan%20and%20GEC%2053%206-10-17_zpsgaqg8czi.jpg)

Nice one Robert
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Post by: Zed on June 10, 2017, 11:53:52 PM
nice carving set

Cheers mate,only cheap but came sharp and lots of usefull shapes  :salute:

I think Paul Sellers is a huge advocate of inexpensive carving tools (or better said woodworking) if you can sharpen 'em.

Had a Mora with me around the farm today.
(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz256/SAKGuy/Spartan%20and%20GEC%2053%206-10-17_zpsgaqg8czi.jpg)

Nice one Robert


 :tu:  I usually luckout on cheap tools but this time I did well   :tu:
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Post by: styx on June 11, 2017, 09:46:45 AM
nice carving set

Cheers mate,only cheap but came sharp and lots of usefull shapes  :salute:

I think Paul Sellers is a huge advocate of inexpensive carving tools (or better said woodworking) if you can sharpen 'em.

Had a Mora with me around the farm today.
(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz256/SAKGuy/Spartan%20and%20GEC%2053%206-10-17_zpsgaqg8czi.jpg)

Nice one Robert


 :tu:  I usually luckout on cheap tools but this time I did well   :tu:

That's great.

Here is what I was talking about (at the very beginning of the video)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ki8tt-VjwqI
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Zed on June 11, 2017, 10:06:56 AM
nice carving set

Cheers mate,only cheap but came sharp and lots of usefull shapes  :salute:

I think Paul Sellers is a huge advocate of inexpensive carving tools (or better said woodworking) if you can sharpen 'em.

Had a Mora with me around the farm today.
(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz256/SAKGuy/Spartan%20and%20GEC%2053%206-10-17_zpsgaqg8czi.jpg)

Nice one Robert


 :tu:  I usually luckout on cheap tools but this time I did well   :tu:

That's great.

Here is what I was talking about (at the very beginning of the video)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ki8tt-VjwqI
:like: thanks for sharring mate  :salute: I'm going to sand the varnish off the handles as a bit slippy  :tu:

Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Troels on June 13, 2017, 07:11:04 PM
A mora companion .... stainless I hope  :D

(http://imageshack.com/a/img922/1/UjYFne.jpg)
... a lugworm poop top shot, hope its ok ;)

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Post by: Troels on June 14, 2017, 09:07:11 PM
The same companion
... cutting robe for cheapo bouys
(http://imageshack.com/a/img922/3567/es3DSV.jpg)
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Post by: ducttapetech on June 14, 2017, 09:20:32 PM
 :like:
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Post by: clown on June 16, 2017, 12:46:31 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/UfKcR3i.jpg)
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Post by: Sparky415 on June 16, 2017, 06:00:28 PM
Great picture Clown, gotta love that leather  :tu:
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Post by: ThePeacent on June 25, 2017, 10:15:41 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/xy7xqg3.jpg)
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Post by: ThePeacent on June 26, 2017, 01:04:58 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/ir1C40m.jpg)
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Post by: ThePeacent on July 05, 2017, 12:12:57 PM
incredibly thin and lightweight for the size

(http://i.imgur.com/ooTxMUg.jpg)
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Post by: Kev D on July 07, 2017, 01:07:09 PM
Technically I am carrying both of these because the guys at work wanted to see them. My boss was none to happy that I had the Chris Caine here though when he saw me putting it away in my desk drawer.

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4209/34867355833_ea88d9c2fe_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/V87j8t)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4217/34908291163_17cc957ee8_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VbJ7M2)


The conversation was something like this...

BOSS: why have you brought that weapon to work?
ME: It's not a weapon, it's a tool, and I brought it to show my guys as they were curious about it when I told them about it.
BOSS: Well it could be used as a weapon.
ME: So could my walking stick or the screwdriver and metal pens on my desk.
BOSS: Well you could have my head off with that.
ME: If I hit you hard enough with my walking stick I bet I could achieve that.
BOSS: Well yes, mumbled something I couldn't make out. Just go lock it in your car or something.
ME: OK, will do.

He's an electrical engineer with at least 30+ years experience. I was surprised he took such a narrow minded view of it and instantly saw it as only a weapon.

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Post by: styx on July 07, 2017, 03:44:31 PM
Hang in there Kev, jack-smurfs are all around
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Post by: magentus on July 07, 2017, 04:10:27 PM
Your boss is an ideal candidate to be locked in your boot Kev. Take the Surge out first though - unless you reckon he'd be too frightened to use it.  :D
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Post by: AimlessWanderer on July 07, 2017, 04:19:44 PM
At least now he might be a little more compliant when you next ask for a pay rise  :rofl:
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Post by: Sparky415 on July 07, 2017, 04:50:54 PM

When I was a lad, they only made Electrical engineers out of the ones they couldn't trust to handle tools  :whistle:
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Post by: ducttapetech on July 07, 2017, 04:56:44 PM

When I was a lad, they only made Electrical engineers out of the ones they couldn't trust to handle tools  :whistle:
:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Kev D on July 07, 2017, 05:01:42 PM

When I was a lad, they only made Electrical engineers out of the ones they couldn't trust to handle tools  :whistle:

That's managers isn't it?
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: ducttapetech on July 07, 2017, 05:41:48 PM

When I was a lad, they only made Electrical engineers out of the ones they couldn't trust to handle tools  :whistle:

That's managers isn't it?
Them too.
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Post by: SteveC on July 07, 2017, 06:46:05 PM
 :rofl:
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Post by: magentus on July 10, 2017, 12:35:44 PM
ESEE Izula II with chums
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Post by: SteveC on July 10, 2017, 02:10:10 PM
Nice !   :like:  :tu:
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Post by: ducttapetech on July 10, 2017, 02:54:03 PM
+1
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Post by: G-Dizzle on July 11, 2017, 04:44:42 PM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170711/df9110f6f84f1e2528fdd9659836e412.jpg)
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Post by: ducttapetech on July 11, 2017, 05:10:57 PM
Sweet!
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Post by: SteveC on July 11, 2017, 05:27:31 PM
Nice blade  :cheers:
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Post by: vario on July 16, 2017, 05:14:04 PM
This is my Becker BK2, not carrying it around as it is simply massive but I did oil it today.  The 1095 "Cro-van" steel is 1/4" thick!  :o  IIRC the knife weighs around 1 lb.
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Post by: ducttapetech on July 16, 2017, 10:25:30 PM
 :like:
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Post by: David on July 16, 2017, 10:39:24 PM
This is my Becker BK2, not carrying it around as it is simply massive but I did oil it today.  The 1095 "Cro-van" steel is 1/4" thick!  :o  IIRC the knife weighs around 1 lb.


BK2 is a great knife! Looks like you did a mod on the spine.   8)     :tu:        :like:    There are some Becker fans around these parts.
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Post by: vario on July 17, 2017, 03:05:22 PM
This is my Becker BK2, not carrying it around as it is simply massive but I did oil it today.  The 1095 "Cro-van" steel is 1/4" thick!  :o  IIRC the knife weighs around 1 lb.


BK2 is a great knife! Looks like you did a mod on the spine.   8)     :tu:        :like:    There are some Becker fans around these parts.

Yes I added a thumb groove to make it easier to control for carving, it has the stainless fastener upgrade and stippled scales sanded smooth to improve the grip.  I stripped the black coating and the tang area under the handle was painted with a clear tough polyurethane wheel paint to prevent rust.  I might sell this knife actually because I rarely use it these days, I was using it for backyard gardening and firewood stuff but really a saw or a axe works better.
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Post by: ducttapetech on July 17, 2017, 03:43:03 PM
Morakniv Kansbol
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Post by: SteveC on July 17, 2017, 03:50:08 PM
Nice FB's    :like: :tu:
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Post by: ducttapetech on July 17, 2017, 03:51:05 PM
 :salute:
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Post by: Zed on July 17, 2017, 04:42:49 PM
More working on than carrying  :D vintage bone handled Khukuri  :tu: 're peened so now all tight, cleaned but still got a nice patina ,sharpened , I just need some more leather so I can Finnish it's scabbard  :tu:
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Post by: ducttapetech on July 17, 2017, 04:49:22 PM
Nice! What thickness of leather do you need? I assume rather thin since most of it is wood?
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Post by: Zed on July 17, 2017, 05:01:04 PM
Nice! What thickness of leather do you need? I assume rather thin since most of it is wood?

Yes Nate thin like from say a sofa or jacket,I had a load but I've done a few scabbards so not enough left  :-\ I'll have too see what's in the charity shops  :tu: I made this little sheath for a neck knife I got last week  :tu:
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Post by: ducttapetech on July 17, 2017, 05:11:24 PM
 Nice little  sheath Zed. If you can't find any leather, let me know. I think i got some of the leather you need.
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Post by: Zed on July 17, 2017, 05:13:07 PM
It's ok Nate thanks for the offer mate  :salute:,  it's amazing what you find when you hunt around the house  :D this will look different  :salute:
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Post by: zoidberg on July 20, 2017, 11:53:38 AM
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4302/35998997576_13a841a9c4_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WR7gN1)
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Post by: SteveC on July 20, 2017, 02:03:16 PM
 :like: :tu:
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Post by: styx on July 20, 2017, 04:00:41 PM
:like: :tu:

+1
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Post by: zoidberg on July 21, 2017, 02:09:38 AM
Thanks guys.   :cheers:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: thatotherguy on July 22, 2017, 02:03:25 AM
Question for you all.
I've been mulling getting either an ESEE 3 or RAT 3 or both (probably the ESEE). My only concern is that my carry method won't work with this size of knife. I like carrying my fixed blades in my right front pocket and I typically wear five pocket jeans. Does anyone happen to have either of those knives and is willing to throw it in their pocket to see if it'll fit without too much handle sticking out of the pocket?

I've carried a Becker BK11, BK14, and an ESEE Izula in this way quite a lot and love the method and the capabilities of a fixed blade. I'm just concerned that it'll be too long while in its sheath.
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Post by: ducttapetech on July 23, 2017, 05:28:50 PM
Hopefully, somebody will be able to answer you question.  I don't have either one of the knives. Sorry I couldn't be any of help.
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Post by: ducttapetech on July 23, 2017, 05:29:36 PM
Mora Kansbol
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Post by: styx on July 23, 2017, 06:16:11 PM
I don't remember someone here posting pics of either of those knives...

Nice Mora action shot Nate
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Post by: ducttapetech on July 23, 2017, 06:40:50 PM
Thanks Styx!
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Post by: Gerhard Gerber on July 24, 2017, 10:11:56 AM
This is my Becker BK2, not carrying it around as it is simply massive but I did oil it today.  The 1095 "Cro-van" steel is 1/4" thick!  :o  IIRC the knife weighs around 1 lb.

I'm about to sell my BK2 and BK9, hopefully, unfortunately  :facepalm:

Beckers are such absolute users they have no collectible value......for me at least.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: zoidberg on July 24, 2017, 10:25:01 AM
This is my Becker BK2, not carrying it around as it is simply massive but I did oil it today.  The 1095 "Cro-van" steel is 1/4" thick!  :o  IIRC the knife weighs around 1 lb.

I'm about to sell my BK2 and BK9, hopefully, unfortunately  :facepalm:

Beckers are such absolute users they have no collectible value......for me at least.

Selling cause you need cash? And in case you missed it in the other thread...

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4206/35208148542_683ce7057a_b.jpg)

Oh man, someday when I'm all growed up I need to make this only my 2nd Gerber knife  :like:

It is really cool but I probably couldn't recommend buying one. If you don't mind used then you can have this one.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Gerhard Gerber on July 24, 2017, 12:50:12 PM
This is my Becker BK2, not carrying it around as it is simply massive but I did oil it today.  The 1095 "Cro-van" steel is 1/4" thick!  :o  IIRC the knife weighs around 1 lb.

I'm about to sell my BK2 and BK9, hopefully, unfortunately  :facepalm:

Beckers are such absolute users they have no collectible value......for me at least.

Selling cause you need cash?

Yes and no......
 
When I bought these I was heavily under the influence of YT and feeling an intense feeling of impending doom, demanding fully equipped BoB's etc etc etc  :facepalm:

Never expected all this to mutate into making knives.

I do need money for a proper belt grinder, but that's a lot of cash.  In the meantime I have about 7 production knives that are some of the most expensive, and more importantly completely unused.......

I have a small bucket full of Moras, quite a few chinese folders, these were pocket change relatively speaking, and not a cause for buyer's remorse. My Gecko custom, the Puma White Hunter and a few others were also expensive, but they're collectible knives and my pride & joy.

The users hanging around in the closet feels wrong however......... :facepalm:

Why I'm hesitant to sell is simply the fact that I'm loosing money on basically NIB knives, and knowing how life goes they money from these knives will be gobbled up by some emergency instead of being saved for the grinder  :facepalm:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Gerhard Gerber on July 24, 2017, 12:58:00 PM
And in case you missed it in the other thread...

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4206/35208148542_683ce7057a_b.jpg)

Oh man, someday when I'm all growed up I need to make this only my 2nd Gerber knife  :like:

It is really cool but I probably couldn't recommend buying one. If you don't mind used then you can have this one.

Clearly missed that kind offer, thank you very much!  :salute:

I have however made an undertaking to accept anymore kindnesses off the Forum until I've made a contribution........stay tuned  :D
 :like:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Aloha on July 24, 2017, 04:58:37 PM
Question for you all.
I've been mulling getting either an ESEE 3 or RAT 3 or both (probably the ESEE). My only concern is that my carry method won't work with this size of knife. I like carrying my fixed blades in my right front pocket and I typically wear five pocket jeans. Does anyone happen to have either of those knives and is willing to throw it in their pocket to see if it'll fit without too much handle sticking out of the pocket?

I've carried a Becker BK11, BK14, and an ESEE Izula in this way quite a lot and love the method and the capabilities of a fixed blade. I'm just concerned that it'll be too long while in its sheath.

Here is my RAT3 in its original sheath in Levi front pocket.  The knife in sheath will completely disappear in the pocket when tilted in pocket but prints. 

Hope this helps.   

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Post by: thatotherguy on July 24, 2017, 05:00:18 PM
Question for you all.
I've been mulling getting either an ESEE 3 or RAT 3 or both (probably the ESEE). My only concern is that my carry method won't work with this size of knife. I like carrying my fixed blades in my right front pocket and I typically wear five pocket jeans. Does anyone happen to have either of those knives and is willing to throw it in their pocket to see if it'll fit without too much handle sticking out of the pocket?

I've carried a Becker BK11, BK14, and an ESEE Izula in this way quite a lot and love the method and the capabilities of a fixed blade. I'm just concerned that it'll be too long while in its sheath.

Here is my RAT3 in its original sheath in Levi front pocket.  The knife in sheath will completely disappear in the pocket when tilted in pocket but prints. 

Hope this helps.
That answers my questions. Thanks much!
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Post by: Aloha on July 24, 2017, 05:06:59 PM
 :tu:

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Post by: ThePeacent on July 25, 2017, 01:43:01 PM
my favorite, ever

(http://i.imgur.com/7KQ5IJN.jpg)
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Post by: zoidberg on August 13, 2017, 06:59:19 AM
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4426/36365977192_4129e37d23_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Xpx93L)
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Post by: zoidberg on September 25, 2017, 05:49:55 AM
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4393/37442136115_6f3ace3392_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Z3CJAX)
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Post by: AimlessWanderer on September 25, 2017, 01:23:08 PM
EDITED: My eyeballs are malfunctioning today :dwts:
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Post by: ThePeacent on October 03, 2017, 02:26:51 PM
as colder, rainier days come, time for carrying fixed blades starts

(https://i.imgur.com/sbCGG5n.jpg)
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Post by: clown on October 08, 2017, 03:48:14 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/GAbOXbR.jpg)
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Post by: ThePeacent on October 08, 2017, 02:00:06 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/PE7MrEE.jpg)
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Post by: clown on October 08, 2017, 03:58:27 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/dQf5WUN.jpg)
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Post by: ThePeacent on October 09, 2017, 05:08:59 PM
bush tool

(https://i.imgur.com/OLYi5sE.jpg)
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Post by: lister on October 09, 2017, 05:12:32 PM
bush tool

(https://i.imgur.com/OLYi5sE.jpg)

Bush tools indeed! How much bush is left anyways since you started carrying that bush sword thingie?  :ahhh :D

 :gimme:
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Post by: Gerhard Gerber on October 12, 2017, 12:25:23 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/dQf5WUN.jpg)

Damascus Izula?  8) 8)
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Post by: Spartan19 on October 13, 2017, 01:06:24 AM
Packing the Case Marine today
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Post by: clown on October 13, 2017, 02:53:53 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/dQf5WUN.jpg)

Damascus Izula?  8) 8)

It sure is!  I've got a thing for RATs/ESEEs  :D
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Post by: ThePeacent on October 15, 2017, 03:33:24 PM
my absolute cheapest, MAXAM Mora-clone

(https://i.imgur.com/N65qe2W.jpg)
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Post by: sak60 on October 17, 2017, 05:50:09 AM
Packing the Case Marine today
:like:
I just had a Camillus WW2 guard marked USMC arrive. Supposed to be from a 2nd Div. Marine Sgt.  estate. Maybe but no proof.
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Post by: ducttapetech on October 17, 2017, 12:23:33 PM
Wow! Nice blades everyone!
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Post by: ThePeacent on October 18, 2017, 01:30:30 PM
an odd Spanish one

(https://i.imgur.com/MCJ6H5Y.jpg)
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Post by: Alan K. on October 19, 2017, 01:13:19 AM
an odd Spanish one

(https://i.imgur.com/MCJ6H5Y.jpg)
That looks like a dive knife.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: ThePeacent on October 19, 2017, 02:18:43 PM
an odd Spanish one

(https://i.imgur.com/MCJ6H5Y.jpg)
That looks like a dive knife.

it is    :tu:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Zed on October 19, 2017, 04:33:35 PM
Using all the usual fixed blades today  :salute:
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Post by: zoidberg on October 23, 2017, 07:26:42 AM
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4491/37841414562_7596c9b25d_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ZDV9b7)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4464/37872722301_1b11889f70_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ZGFASH)
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Post by: Spartan19 on October 26, 2017, 03:00:10 AM
Packing the Case Marine today
:like:
I just had a Camillus WW2 guard marked USMC arrive. Supposed to be from a 2nd Div. Marine Sgt.  estate. Maybe but no proof.

 :hatsoff: :like:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: clown on November 03, 2017, 05:24:10 PM
F1 today

(http://i.imgur.com/QxftIw3.jpg)
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Post by: sak60 on November 03, 2017, 08:30:51 PM
F1 today

(http://i.imgur.com/QxftIw3.jpg)
:like:
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Post by: styx on November 04, 2017, 03:33:04 PM
F1 today

(http://i.imgur.com/QxftIw3.jpg)
:like:

+1
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Post by: ducttapetech on November 04, 2017, 04:20:03 PM
Nice!
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Post by: clown on November 06, 2017, 02:11:44 AM
Thanks guys.  Sad to say it never left the pack all weekend.  But at least it was there!
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Post by: ThePeacent on November 09, 2017, 12:29:41 PM
Mora killer

(https://i.imgur.com/NL6NwI9.jpg)
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Post by: ducttapetech on November 09, 2017, 03:05:51 PM
Nice!
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Post by: SteveC on November 09, 2017, 03:29:14 PM
 :like: :tu:
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Post by: ducttapetech on November 09, 2017, 03:51:23 PM
Thanks!
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Post by: clown on November 11, 2017, 11:17:47 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/SmHAk60.jpg)
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Post by: SteveC on November 11, 2017, 11:36:57 PM
:dd:
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Post by: David on November 12, 2017, 08:54:56 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/SmHAk60.jpg)

Good BRK!   :tu:   :like:
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Post by: ducttapetech on November 14, 2017, 02:30:19 PM
That is a nice Barkie!
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Post by: clown on November 15, 2017, 02:58:12 AM
Thanks fellas!
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Post by: sak60 on November 15, 2017, 10:31:59 AM
Fallkniven Kolt
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Post by: ducttapetech on November 15, 2017, 11:10:46 AM
 :like:
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Post by: sak60 on November 15, 2017, 02:59:52 PM
:like:
:cheers:
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Post by: sak60 on November 19, 2017, 05:14:19 AM
Fallkniven Kolt. Loving it.
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Post by: zoidberg on November 19, 2017, 06:17:59 AM
It looks very nice sak60.   :tu:   :like:
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Post by: sak60 on November 19, 2017, 07:33:34 AM
It looks very nice sak60.   :tu:   :like:
Thanks  :salute:
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Post by: Zed on November 19, 2017, 11:35:46 PM
Was using my Kiradashi today  :tu:
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Post by: sak60 on November 19, 2017, 11:52:26 PM
Was using my Kiradashi today  :tu:
:like:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: styx on November 20, 2017, 09:29:43 AM
Was using my Kiradashi today  :tu:
:like:


 :like:   :like:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: ThePeacent on November 20, 2017, 10:47:21 AM
changing the fixed blade today, as usual by this time in winter, to tote on the bag

(https://i.imgur.com/TOTjKKx.jpg)
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Post by: ducttapetech on November 20, 2017, 02:58:47 PM
Nice blades gents!
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Post by: Gerhard Gerber on November 24, 2017, 09:38:26 AM
changing the fixed blade today, as usual by this time in winter, to tote on the bag

(https://i.imgur.com/TOTjKKx.jpg)

I was stunned to see many people consider that knife ugly.........I'm not one of them, don't even want to know those tasteless peeps!  :rofl:

 :tu:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: styx on November 24, 2017, 11:23:02 AM
changing the fixed blade today, as usual by this time in winter, to tote on the bag

(https://i.imgur.com/TOTjKKx.jpg)

I was stunned to see many people consider that knife ugly.........I'm not one of them, don't even want to know those tasteless peeps!  :rofl:

 :tu:

it does have a tad unusual shape but wouldn't call it ugly
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: ThePeacent on November 24, 2017, 11:55:59 AM
changing the fixed blade today, as usual by this time in winter, to tote on the bag

(https://i.imgur.com/TOTjKKx.jpg)

I was stunned to see many people consider that knife ugly.........I'm not one of them, don't even want to know those tasteless peeps!  :rofl:

 :tu:

it does have a tad unusual shape but wouldn't call it ugly

alienish for sure,
but Schemmp's designs are always like that

Hu must be from another planet   :facepalm:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: styx on November 24, 2017, 10:39:20 PM
changing the fixed blade today, as usual by this time in winter, to tote on the bag

(https://i.imgur.com/TOTjKKx.jpg)

I was stunned to see many people consider that knife ugly.........I'm not one of them, don't even want to know those tasteless peeps!  :rofl:

 :tu:

it does have a tad unusual shape but wouldn't call it ugly

alienish for sure,
but Schemmp's designs are always like that

Hu must be from another planet   :facepalm:

Ken Onion also had quite a few odd organic curves in his designs (well some of them)
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Post by: Zed on November 25, 2017, 06:20:05 PM
I got the sheath for my custom Andrew Omahoney knife today so all set  :salute:
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Post by: sak60 on November 27, 2017, 02:31:20 PM
I got the sheath for my custom Andrew Omahoney knife today so all set  :salute:
Very Nice  :tu:
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Post by: ducttapetech on November 27, 2017, 02:43:14 PM
Very nice Zed!
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Post by: Spartan19 on November 27, 2017, 03:39:54 PM
Had out the Bear and Son this morning :cheers:
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Post by: Zed on November 27, 2017, 05:16:19 PM
Lovely looking knives guys  :tu:
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Post by: ThePeacent on November 28, 2017, 12:21:12 PM
Lovely looking knives guys  :tu:

that one is superbly shaped   :drool:, reminds me of my good old KaBar Potbelly.
One of my favorite blade shapes for camp and hiking fixed blades    :tu:
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Post by: Higgins617 on November 30, 2017, 04:44:01 AM
New CRKT SPEW went trout fishing with me today.
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Post by: ThePeacent on November 30, 2017, 11:04:05 AM
New CRKT SPEW went trout fishing with me today.

I loved that design, as the Minimalist Wharncliffe was sometimes too short for me, but never could get a SPEW anywhere.
It looks very nice, and ergonomic. How do you like yours?

Pics!!  :pok:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Higgins617 on November 30, 2017, 07:33:10 PM
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/20171129_155605.jpg?m=1512066491)

Haven't yet had it 24 hours so I'm not entirely sure what I think of it, but I like the feel in hand and its got a wicked edge.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Zed on November 30, 2017, 07:40:38 PM
Lovely looking knives guys  :tu:

that one is superbly shaped   :drool:, reminds me of my good old KaBar Potbelly.
One of my favorite blade shapes for camp and hiking fixed blades    :tu:

thanks mate its pefect for my needs  :tu:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: ducttapetech on December 01, 2017, 03:11:17 PM
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/20171129_155605.jpg?m=1512066491)

Haven't yet had it 24 hours so I'm not entirely sure what I think of it, but I like the feel in hand and its got a wicked edge.
Nice pic! Nice look knife.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: redmond on December 09, 2017, 09:37:58 PM
Recently picked up a CRKT Hunt n Fisch. Did not much care for the horizontal sheath, but I had a Carl Thomas Jr, Water Buffalo hide, vertical sheath for another knife which fits fine. Great little knife that fits well in the hand and came very sharp. Seems to hold an edge pretty well when whittling wood.

(https://i.imgur.com/EsRphsb.jpg?1)
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Post by: Alan K. on December 10, 2017, 07:19:19 AM
I hope you enjoy your Hunt'n Fisch as much as I have enjoyed mine.  I carried it for most of the fixed blade EDC challenge through November and it performed flawlessly for me. :like:
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Post by: sak60 on December 10, 2017, 01:40:43 PM
Fallkniven Kolt still.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: redmond on December 10, 2017, 10:30:45 PM
I hope you enjoy your Hunt'n Fisch as much as I have enjoyed mine.  I carried it for most of the fixed blade EDC challenge through November and it performed flawlessly for me. :like:
Somehow I missed your 30 day thread. Great work and pictures. So far I do like the HnF a lot - very handy size.
Thanks!!!
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: clown on December 27, 2017, 08:45:29 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/GO2Uwuu.jpg)
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Post by: Sparky415 on December 27, 2017, 10:16:02 PM

I forget how sharp and useful this is in the workshop  :tu:
(https://i.imgur.com/GIqnSYZ.jpg)
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Post by: styx on December 27, 2017, 10:35:42 PM
how do you combat the rust?
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: clown on December 27, 2017, 11:05:49 PM
 

I forget how sharp and useful this is in the workshop  :tu:
(https://i.imgur.com/GIqnSYZ.jpg)

 :like:

What is that beast?
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Post by: Sparky415 on December 27, 2017, 11:50:55 PM

I forget how sharp and useful this is in the workshop  :tu:
(https://i.imgur.com/GIqnSYZ.jpg)

 :like:

What is that beast?

Reply 188 here for more details  :tu:
https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,29267.150.html

how do you combat the rust?

I have used gunblue on the blade followed by Linseed oil, but most of my toys live indoors  :)

 :cheers:
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Post by: styx on December 28, 2017, 09:57:12 AM
smart solution
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Post by: magentus on January 03, 2018, 04:53:47 PM
The BR Essential Nix sent me (Thanks Nix  :salute:) made short work of food prep - the blade is stout, but not too stout for some slicing action. I'm looking forward to testing this in the outdoors when time allows.
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Post by: eamo on January 03, 2018, 04:56:44 PM
what was the pliers for ?
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: magentus on January 03, 2018, 04:59:20 PM
what was the pliers for ?
To remove the shot from the carrots and sprouts of course  ::)
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Post by: eamo on January 03, 2018, 05:00:57 PM
what was the pliers for ?
To remove the shot from the carrots and sprouts of course  ::)

shot ? buckshot ?
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Post by: magentus on January 03, 2018, 05:46:29 PM
what was the pliers for ?
To remove the shot from the carrots and sprouts of course  ::)

shot ? buckshot ?
yup. Those vegetables don't offer themselves up willingly you know.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: eamo on January 03, 2018, 06:10:58 PM

oh i give up i was trying to insert a link to a witty vegetable meme and it wouldn't show  :(
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Post by: eamo on January 03, 2018, 06:13:22 PM

and yes Mags it was witty
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Post by: eamo on January 03, 2018, 06:38:43 PM

(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/6a/b4/60/6ab460b66d389b5fdd5a7f2b2203aec4.jpg)
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Post by: eamo on January 03, 2018, 06:39:18 PM

(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/6a/b4/60/6ab460b66d389b5fdd5a7f2b2203aec4.jpg)

yayyy sussed it
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Post by: magentus on January 03, 2018, 07:36:05 PM
 It really was worth the wait  :whistle:
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Post by: eamo on January 03, 2018, 09:37:27 PM
It really was worth the wait  :whistle:

yeah it was the best i could find
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Post by: Alan K. on January 07, 2018, 01:33:49 PM
 :like:
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Post by: Spartan19 on January 08, 2018, 12:25:21 AM
Doing some kindling chopping with the Case marine and the Diesel
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Post by: SteveC on January 08, 2018, 01:23:20 AM
 :like: :tu:
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Post by: Spartan19 on January 08, 2018, 02:31:26 AM
Thanks Steve! :cheers:
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Post by: David on January 08, 2018, 09:06:21 AM

(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/6a/b4/60/6ab460b66d389b5fdd5a7f2b2203aec4.jpg)

Whats the bag limit on zucchini?     :think:      :D
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: David on January 08, 2018, 09:06:55 AM
Doing some kindling chopping with the Case marine and the Diesel

 :tu:   :like:
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Post by: sak60 on January 08, 2018, 03:07:47 PM
Doing some kindling chopping with the Case marine and the Diesel

 :tu:   :like:
+1
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Post by: Spartan19 on January 08, 2018, 11:49:28 PM
Doing some kindling chopping with the Case marine and the Diesel

 :tu:   :like:
+1
Doing some kindling chopping with the Case marine and the Diesel

 :tu:   :like:

Thanks David and S60! :cheers:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: magentus on January 16, 2018, 12:52:39 PM
Bark River Essential - a lovely little knife. I've been using this a lot since Nix kindly sent it to me. Lots of food prep, slicing paper, whittling etc. It's beautifully made and the sheath is a work of art too.
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Post by: raistlin65 on January 17, 2018, 06:28:58 AM
Bark River Essential - a lovely little knife. I've been using this a lot since Nix kindly sent it to me. Lots of food prep, slicing paper, whittling etc. It's beautifully made and the sheath is a work of art too.

Bark Rivers small fixed blades look so cool. If it weren't illegal to conceal a fixed blade except for "hunting purposes" in the state of MI, I would love to have one of those as an EDC  :like:

Or maybe I need to quit my job and go hunting every day so I can carry one, right?  :D
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: magentus on January 17, 2018, 08:24:58 AM
Bark River Essential - a lovely little knife. I've been using this a lot since Nix kindly sent it to me. Lots of food prep, slicing paper, whittling etc. It's beautifully made and the sheath is a work of art too.

Bark Rivers small fixed blades look so cool. If it weren't illegal to conceal a fixed blade except for "hunting purposes" in the state of MI, I would love to have one of those as an EDC  :like:

Or maybe I need to quit my job and go hunting every day so I can carry one, right?  :D
What are you waiting for?  :D
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: raistlin65 on January 18, 2018, 02:57:16 AM
Bark River Essential - a lovely little knife. I've been using this a lot since Nix kindly sent it to me. Lots of food prep, slicing paper, whittling etc. It's beautifully made and the sheath is a work of art too.

Bark Rivers small fixed blades look so cool. If it weren't illegal to conceal a fixed blade except for "hunting purposes" in the state of MI, I would love to have one of those as an EDC  :like:

Or maybe I need to quit my job and go hunting every day so I can carry one, right?  :D
What are you waiting for?  :D

If my job would just keep paying me after I quit, I'd be all set.  :D
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Post by: magentus on January 18, 2018, 01:46:09 PM
Good luck with that R!  :cheers:

BR Essential again with the rest of my stuff.
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Post by: Spartan19 on February 09, 2018, 10:27:18 PM
 :like:

Got out the new Case hunter today :cheers:
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Post by: sak60 on February 09, 2018, 11:53:31 PM
:like:

Got out the new Case hunter today :cheers:
:like:
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Post by: Nix on February 10, 2018, 01:10:49 AM
Classic blade, Spartan19.

 :like:
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Post by: Spartan19 on February 10, 2018, 05:44:17 AM
Classic blade, Spartan19.

 :like:
:like:

Got out the new Case hunter today :cheers:
:like:



Thanks guys!  :salute:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: VICMAN on February 10, 2018, 05:54:06 PM
Bark River Essential - a lovely little knife.
That Bark River is a good looking knife.
It looks like it would feel like natural extension of you hand. :like: :tu: :tu:
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Post by: VICMAN on February 10, 2018, 05:55:33 PM
:like:
Got out the new Case hunter today :cheers:
Nice purchase Spartan!
I have always liked the leather handles. :like: :tu: :tu:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: magentus on February 10, 2018, 05:58:42 PM
Bark River Essential - a lovely little knife.
That Bark River is a good looking knife.
It looks like it would feel like natural extension of you hand. :like: :tu: :tu:
It's gorgeous VICMAN  :salute: really comfortable, sweet blade shape, Great materials  - Very classy.  Amazing gift from Nix.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Sparky415 on February 10, 2018, 09:02:36 PM

Todays, you probably don't want to see how I was using it later on  :whistle:
(https://i.imgur.com/2NaS2yv.jpg)
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Post by: Spartan19 on February 10, 2018, 09:17:27 PM
:like:
Got out the new Case hunter today :cheers:
Nice purchase Spartan!
I have always liked the leather handles. :like: :tu: :tu:

Thanks Vicman! Me too! That one's been on the list for a while now :cheers:
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Post by: Sparky415 on February 12, 2018, 07:18:28 PM

After using it for a couple of days I decided to regrind a new edge  :tu:
(https://i.imgur.com/2RQSmDO.jpg)
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Post by: dks on February 12, 2018, 09:26:47 PM
looks like it had a session with a grinder...
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Post by: Sparky415 on February 12, 2018, 10:40:17 PM

Belt sander  ;)
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Post by: magentus on February 14, 2018, 02:08:26 PM
BR Essential:
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Post by: VICMAN on February 14, 2018, 02:11:25 PM
BR Essential:
I love the looks of the Bark River knives magentus! :like: :tu: :tu:
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Post by: magentus on February 14, 2018, 02:39:10 PM
BR Essential:
I love the looks of the Bark River knives magentus! :like: :tu: :tu:
This one is a beauty VM  :salute: Lovely little knife.
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Post by: dks on February 18, 2018, 12:22:42 PM
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Post by: David on February 25, 2018, 03:00:47 PM
Packing this Spyderco Mule Team 26 PMA11 steel today.
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Post by: VICMAN on February 25, 2018, 04:00:58 PM
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Nice Spyderco dks! :like: :tu: :tu:
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Post by: ThePeacent on February 25, 2018, 04:17:40 PM
Packing this Spyderco Mule Team 26 PMA11 steel today.

love the Mules! and this one has very cool scales   :like: :like:
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Post by: Zed on February 25, 2018, 05:04:49 PM
Trying out my new set up with my Izula  :tu:
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Post by: ducttapetech on February 26, 2018, 01:03:20 AM
Nice set up Zed.
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Post by: Zed on February 26, 2018, 01:21:36 AM
Nice set up Zed.

Thanks mate  :cheers: will have a new patch soon  :tu:
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Post by: sak60 on February 26, 2018, 02:39:12 AM
Nice kit Zed  :like:
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Post by: Zed on February 26, 2018, 04:56:28 AM
Nice kit Zed  :like:

cheers mate  :cheers:
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Post by: magentus on February 26, 2018, 01:45:47 PM
BR Essential - a lot of knife in a very small package.
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Post by: sak60 on February 26, 2018, 03:13:32 PM
BR Essential - a lot of knife in a very small package.
:like:
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Post by: dks on February 26, 2018, 03:47:10 PM
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Nice Spyderco dks! :like: :tu: :tu:


you mean David :)
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Post by: clown on March 03, 2018, 05:44:25 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/E8DGzax.jpg)
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Post by: VICMAN on March 04, 2018, 01:00:41 AM


Nice pic Clown! :like: :tu: :tu:
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Post by: clown on March 04, 2018, 02:48:17 AM


Nice pic Clown! :like: :tu: :tu:

Thanks Vicman! :hatsoff:
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Post by: sak60 on March 04, 2018, 09:29:39 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/E8DGzax.jpg)

 :like:
Nice sized little fixed blade.
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Post by: RR1551 on March 05, 2018, 12:38:32 AM
Well, I wasn't carrying it, just tinkered with it a bit...But, it's an old BHK Pathfinder/sheath (from way before the company split).(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180304/fe86de84e2303900fccb97096f206e95.jpg)

Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk

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Post by: SteveC on March 05, 2018, 12:54:00 AM
 :like: :tu:
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Post by: clown on March 05, 2018, 01:59:20 AM
Well, I wasn't carrying it, just tinkered with it a bit...But, it's an old BHK Pathfinder/sheath (from way before the company split).(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180304/fe86de84e2303900fccb97096f206e95.jpg)

Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk

Nice one! :tu:
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Post by: Syncop8r on March 05, 2018, 07:44:05 AM
I wasn't carrying it (not mine) but thought I would post a pic:
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Post by: VICMAN on March 05, 2018, 08:18:14 PM


 :like: :tu: :tu:
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Post by: VICMAN on March 05, 2018, 08:18:47 PM
I wasn't carrying it (not mine) but thought I would post a pic:
:like: :tu: :tu:
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Post by: zoidberg on March 12, 2018, 10:50:01 AM
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4783/25893191267_f121114df6_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Fs6nEc)
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Post by: ThePeacent on March 12, 2018, 02:03:16 PM
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4783/25893191267_f121114df6_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Fs6nEc)

cool and pretty at the same time!!  :cheers:
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Post by: ducttapetech on March 12, 2018, 06:12:58 PM
nice blades gentlemen!
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Post by: zoidberg on March 18, 2018, 07:41:15 AM
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/803/39978410225_d94632cc46_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/23UKNwV)
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Post by: dks on March 18, 2018, 04:01:41 PM
That would look good with a purple GEC
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Post by: zoidberg on March 18, 2018, 09:44:04 PM
Wouldn't it just.
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Post by: sak60 on March 19, 2018, 01:27:51 AM
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/803/39978410225_d94632cc46_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/23UKNwV)
:like:
I’m thinking of (trying) to do a kydex for my Kolt as the plastic neck slip has lost its retention.
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Post by: VICMAN on March 19, 2018, 08:46:18 PM


Cool knife zoidberg! :like: :tu: :tu:
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Post by: VICMAN on March 19, 2018, 08:47:06 PM

I’m thinking of (trying) to do a kydex for my Kolt as the plastic neck slip has lost its retention.

Nice pic sak60! :like: :tu: :tu:
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Post by: zoidberg on March 19, 2018, 08:58:36 PM


Cool knife zoidberg! :like: :tu: :tu:

Cheers mate. It was a giveaway win from Higgins. Cuts okay however will probably change a few things a little.
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Post by: ducttapetech on March 19, 2018, 09:14:02 PM
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/803/39978410225_d94632cc46_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/23UKNwV)
Sweet blade Z! I have been thinking about getting one.
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Post by: zoidberg on March 19, 2018, 09:26:35 PM
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/803/39978410225_d94632cc46_b.jpg)
Sweet blade Z! I have been thinking about getting one.

Handle one first if possible.
I would send you this one but I'm low on postage funds atm.
Sent out a couple packages last week and the prices have jumped up again to ridiculous levels.
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Post by: ducttapetech on March 19, 2018, 09:32:44 PM
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/803/39978410225_d94632cc46_b.jpg)
Sweet blade Z! I have been thinking about getting one.

Handle one first if possible.
I would send you this one but I'm low on postage funds atm.
Sent out a couple packages last week and the prices have jumped up again to ridiculous levels.
Its all good Z. You don't have to send it out anyways.
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Post by: sak60 on March 20, 2018, 02:03:49 AM

I’m thinking of (trying) to do a kydex for my Kolt as the plastic neck slip has lost its retention.

Nice pic sak60! :like: :tu: :tu:
Thanks Vicman :hatsoff:
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Post by: David on March 20, 2018, 02:27:38 AM
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/803/39978410225_d94632cc46_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/23UKNwV)

Interesting looking knife.    :like:
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Post by: ThePeacent on March 20, 2018, 04:13:26 PM
My interest for fixed blades seems to have spiked as of late   :D

(https://i.imgur.com/RqkuTI8.jpg)
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Post by: sak60 on March 21, 2018, 12:05:51 AM
My interest for fixed blades seems to have spiked as of late   :D

(https://i.imgur.com/RqkuTI8.jpg)
:like:

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Post by: zoidberg on April 30, 2018, 05:52:37 AM
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/968/41074914624_9694b09a13_b.jpg)
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Post by: styx on April 30, 2018, 08:18:37 AM
nice combo Zoid
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Post by: zoidberg on April 30, 2018, 10:42:28 AM
Thank you styx.   :cheers:
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Post by: VICMAN on April 30, 2018, 12:30:04 PM


Cool pic zoidberg! :like: :tu: :tu:
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Post by: ThePeacent on April 30, 2018, 12:34:33 PM
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/968/41074914624_9694b09a13_b.jpg)

 :rofl:  poor apple

Excellent pic Z!  :salute:
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Post by: styx on April 30, 2018, 01:58:56 PM
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/968/41074914624_9694b09a13_b.jpg)

 :rofl:  poor apple

Excellent pic Z!  :salute:

shouldn't have smurfed off the Lobster man
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Post by: zoidberg on April 30, 2018, 03:24:25 PM
Cheers guys.

(https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRV-g-CWrpr-IqoQlmTYHN6agtq52LqffCSd5iWjT2A_DNIDrJ2_A)
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Post by: ThePeacent on April 30, 2018, 06:02:29 PM
Cheers guys.

(https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRV-g-CWrpr-IqoQlmTYHN6agtq52LqffCSd5iWjT2A_DNIDrJ2_A)

(https://i.imgur.com/OsiiVMv.jpg)

 :ahhh :rofl:
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Post by: zoidberg on May 23, 2018, 11:31:09 PM
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/964/42308330441_8e8f2b2f0d_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/27sDfD8)
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Post by: microbe on May 24, 2018, 12:21:30 AM
My interest for fixed blades seems to have spiked as of late   :D

(https://i.imgur.com/RqkuTI8.jpg)

Nice one!
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Post by: styx on May 24, 2018, 08:43:29 AM
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/964/42308330441_8e8f2b2f0d_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/27sDfD8)

that's a nice lookin' knife
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Post by: Ron Who on May 25, 2018, 06:02:30 PM
Böker Steel Ranger
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Post by: zoidberg on July 14, 2018, 09:43:04 AM
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1788/42493541685_36c1c2cc3b_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/27K1vur)
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Post by: magentus on July 17, 2018, 12:01:45 PM
Izula II
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Post by: clown on July 22, 2018, 08:00:43 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/LPgiry8.jpg)
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Post by: ThePeacent on July 23, 2018, 02:54:33 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/LPgiry8.jpg)

that's a gorgeous little wharnie/sheepsfoot  :like: :like: 
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Post by: Gerhard Gerber on July 23, 2018, 03:09:04 PM
You can say that again  :salute: ......just wonder how they get that micarta such a lustrous blue!
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Post by: ducttapetech on July 23, 2018, 09:46:26 PM
Nice everyone!
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Post by: clown on July 25, 2018, 03:23:49 AM
You can say that again  :salute: ......just wonder how they get that micarta such a lustrous blue!

It's made from real smurfs!  :rofl:

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Post by: Gerhard Gerber on July 25, 2018, 09:49:36 AM
You can say that again  :salute: ......just wonder how they get that micarta such a lustrous blue!

It's made from real smurfs!  :rofl:

Ground up or flattened and laminated?  :think:

 :rofl:
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Post by: zoidberg on September 12, 2018, 07:19:09 AM
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1863/44580012522_7f8459b403_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2aVodzy)
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Post by: ducttapetech on October 22, 2018, 08:21:55 PM
Carried and use this all weekend.
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Post by: SteveC on October 22, 2018, 08:28:24 PM
Nice one Nate !   :like: :tu:
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Post by: ducttapetech on October 22, 2018, 08:29:05 PM
Thanks!
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Post by: ReamerPunch on November 18, 2018, 12:19:11 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/s9YSjM5.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/E5jPmxR.jpg)
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Post by: zoidberg on November 19, 2018, 04:55:11 AM
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4916/32077549128_8de8a2e51d_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/QSzPMS)
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Post by: SteveC on November 19, 2018, 05:46:57 AM
Nice composition zman !   :like: :tu:
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Post by: ducttapetech on November 19, 2018, 09:19:32 PM
 :iagree:
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Post by: ducttapetech on November 19, 2018, 09:20:59 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/s9YSjM5.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/E5jPmxR.jpg)
Nice! Good work on the saw sheath.
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Post by: ReamerPunch on November 22, 2018, 10:39:07 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/yvLiIsf.jpg)
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Post by: SolomonKane79 on November 22, 2018, 11:49:48 AM
Myerchin old generation with custom kydex sheath and marlin spike. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181122/bc89cef4cb2fdf308d66965b49e1af3d.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181122/0831df76b314c8de2a86825150a42d2a.jpg)


Inviato dal mio iPhone utilizzando Tapatalk
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Post by: Aloha on December 07, 2018, 07:04:03 AM
HEST sees a lot of use.  I'm not sure the name describes this knife best tho.  Any who I do like it.   
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Post by: magentus on December 07, 2018, 10:52:26 AM
That HEST is gorgeous Aloha!  :cheers:
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Post by: ducttapetech on December 07, 2018, 02:10:30 PM
 :iagree:
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Post by: Aloha on December 07, 2018, 06:11:45 PM
Carrying my HEST again today.  Here are few more epic of it.  Inside the handles I keep a small ferro rod, jute, fat wood, and Tinder quick.  It all fits nicely in the zip top baggie keeping the jute and tinder quick dry. 
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Post by: Nix on December 07, 2018, 07:49:36 PM
 :like:
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Post by: gerleatherberman on December 07, 2018, 09:44:37 PM
Some really cool fixed blades, guys! :like:

Carried a Western L48B today. :)
(http://i.imgur.com/h1JlJQP.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/bSmnJoV.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/hkbc9z7.jpg)
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Post by: Aloha on December 07, 2018, 11:16:27 PM
 :like:
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Post by: Nix on December 07, 2018, 11:57:08 PM
Wow! That's a real gem G-man.  :like:
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Post by: gerleatherberman on December 08, 2018, 12:53:56 AM
:like:
Thanks, Aloha! :cheers:

Wow! That's a real gem G-man.  :like:
Much appreciated, Nix.  :cheers:
Admittedly it had been neglected in my shop for years. I had forgotten about it until yesterday. When I found it again(rusty, moldy, and corroded),  it got a good cleaning, polishing, and leather treatment. The size is excellent.  :)
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Post by: SteveC on December 08, 2018, 01:14:13 AM
Carrying my HEST again today.  Here are few more epic of it.  Inside the handles I keep a small ferro rod, jute, fat wood, and Tinder quick.  It all fits nicely in the zip top baggie keeping the jute and tinder quick dry.


Very cool !   :like: :tu:
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Post by: SteveC on December 08, 2018, 01:14:30 AM
Wow! That's a real gem G-man.  :like:


+1 !   
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Post by: gerleatherberman on December 08, 2018, 02:17:09 AM
Thank you, Steve! :cheers:
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Post by: magentus on December 08, 2018, 10:34:36 AM
Wow! That's a real gem G-man.  :like:
:iagree:
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Post by: gerleatherberman on December 08, 2018, 11:31:08 AM
Thank you, magentus! :cheers:
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Post by: Nix on December 08, 2018, 08:07:00 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/bfGWZD1.jpg)
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Post by: SteveC on December 08, 2018, 08:12:59 PM
Nice pic !    :like:

And what fine knife might that be  ? 
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Post by: Aloha on December 08, 2018, 08:19:46 PM
Nice pic !    :like:

And what fine knife might that be  ?

 :iagree:
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Post by: Nix on December 08, 2018, 08:23:50 PM
I might mess this up.....

The maker is Andy Roy of Fiddleback Forge. The knife model is, I believe, his 'Bush Boot'.  But don't quote me, it's an old knife and I'm not good at model names..... :-\
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Post by: ducttapetech on December 09, 2018, 12:45:54 AM
 :like:
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Post by: gerleatherberman on December 09, 2018, 01:41:59 AM
Very nice looking knife, Nix! :like:
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Post by: Nix on December 09, 2018, 01:45:48 AM
 :hatsoff:

Poor thing has been abused a fair bit, but it always responds to a bit of love and care.  :tu:
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Post by: David on December 09, 2018, 02:32:17 AM
Some really cool fixed blades, guys! :like:

Carried a Western L48B today. :)
(http://i.imgur.com/h1JlJQP.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/bSmnJoV.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/hkbc9z7.jpg)

 :like:  verah much!    :tu:
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Post by: gerleatherberman on December 09, 2018, 03:27:10 AM
:hatsoff:

Poor thing has been abused a fair bit, but it always responds to a bit of love and care.  :tu:
As a good blade would. :cheers:

:like:  verah much!    :tu:
Thank you, David! :cheers:
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Post by: zoidberg on December 09, 2018, 08:32:53 AM
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1968/31300640147_fb37acfffe_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/PFVXPr)
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Post by: gerleatherberman on December 10, 2018, 04:56:18 PM
Cool knife, zoidberg! :like:

But, one thing, does your measuring tape manufacturer make measuring tapes for color blind people?  :D
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: David on December 10, 2018, 06:08:15 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/bfGWZD1.jpg)

Good  looking knife and pic!    :like:

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1968/31300640147_fb37acfffe_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/PFVXPr)

 :tu:     :like:
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Post by: styx on December 10, 2018, 08:49:28 PM
I might mess this up.....

The maker is Andy Roy of Fiddleback Forge. The knife model is, I believe, his 'Bush Boot'.  But don't quote me, it's an old knife and I'm not good at model names..... :-\

and they have a lot of models and tend to rotate between them
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Post by: zoidberg on December 11, 2018, 07:00:48 AM
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4906/44450815660_9f6d5965bd_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2aHY3Rs)
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Post by: sak60 on December 11, 2018, 09:19:27 AM
Very nice looking knife, Nix! :like:
:iagree:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: sak60 on December 11, 2018, 09:22:04 AM
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4906/44450815660_9f6d5965bd_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2aHY3Rs)
:like: What is the handle material?
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Post by: zoidberg on December 11, 2018, 09:31:34 AM
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4906/44450815660_9f6d5965bd_b.jpg)
:like: What is the handle material?

Website says it is rubber. https://www.varusteleka.com/en/product/terava-jaakaripuukko-carbon-steel/56524
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Post by: sak60 on December 14, 2018, 03:44:41 AM
Thanks. I’ve bought a couple of things from them. Really quick delivery time on both.
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Post by: Nix on December 21, 2018, 09:08:10 PM
Koyote custom today:

(https://i.imgur.com/1DuXGdY.jpg)
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Post by: styx on December 21, 2018, 09:56:20 PM
that looks interesting
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Post by: Nix on December 21, 2018, 09:58:39 PM
that looks interesting

As in, "I hate it"?  Or simply, "I wouldn't carry that in a 1000 years..."?   :think:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Alan K. on December 22, 2018, 02:10:56 AM
Nix, I would never carry that knife.... because it's yours.  Now if it was my knife I would carry it often.  Very nice. :tu:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Nix on December 22, 2018, 02:29:09 AM
 :rofl:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: zoidberg on December 22, 2018, 04:24:54 AM
Koyote custom today:

(https://i.imgur.com/1DuXGdY.jpg)

Drool.   :tu:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: styx on December 22, 2018, 06:42:14 PM
that looks interesting

As in, "I hate it"?  Or simply, "I wouldn't carry that in a 1000 years..."?   :think:

as in the blade profile looks familiar yet distant, the handle looks like it could be mangificantly comfortable or as slipperly as owl snot
in other words it is a knife I'd gladly try and by the looks of it either wouldn't give it up ever or would yell that ain't for me in 30 seconds
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: clown on December 26, 2018, 09:33:40 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/dz9kqPa.jpg)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Nix on December 26, 2018, 09:38:22 PM
That Barkie always kills me, Clown. Nice one.  :like:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: clown on December 26, 2018, 10:26:24 PM
That Barkie always kills me, Clown. Nice one.  :like:

Thanks! Hasn't seen much love lately so I decided to take it out for some air.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Nix on December 26, 2018, 10:38:17 PM
Excellent!  :2tu:

(Now stop posting pics of that much needed coveted knife!)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: styx on December 27, 2018, 05:40:56 PM
You could also give us some more feedback on that Koyote custom
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Nix on December 27, 2018, 08:56:51 PM
You could also give us some more feedback on that Koyote custom

Oh, dear. You just asked a knife guy to talk about knives....... how much time you got?

Let's start with the whole package:

(https://i.imgur.com/ikSz6Sh.jpg)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Nix on December 27, 2018, 09:02:44 PM
I got the above knife and sheath from Koyote about....ten or eleven years ago.

He made the knife, the sheath was made (I believe) by his buddy Koyote Girl. The sheath is a stout leather, probably 8-9oz. The belt loop is adjustable so it can fit different belts, even MOLLE gear.  It can be worn high or as a 'dangler' (Useful for the wearing a back pack with a waist belt.  :tu:)

The knife 'snaps' into the sheath and is held quite firmly.

If you wanted to find fault with the sheath, it's a bit heavy and overbuilt......but that's not a problem for me.

(I better grab a shot of the back of the sheath. Hold on.....)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Nix on December 27, 2018, 09:06:50 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/X7lvADh.jpg)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: styx on December 27, 2018, 09:12:23 PM
ok that explains the sheath. and i've got all the time in the world for things like this
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Nix on December 27, 2018, 09:46:01 PM
I think that covers the sheath...it's been excellent for me.

Now, onto the knife. This is my first Koyote and still a favorite:

(https://i.imgur.com/SJyeRVT.jpg)



I'm not sure what to call this knife.  :think:  A drop-point Kephart?

I think of this knife as being a small knife, so I'm always surprised to realize the blade is about 4.5" long.

The pinned scales are made of Osage Orange (a native American hardwood known for it's toughness.).

 At first, the handle seemed short to me. I mentioned this perception to Koyote. He explained that he designed it with a shorter handle that one could 'palm' when using. Now, I have some XL hands, so I was a bit skeptical. I got this knife to be a woods-bumming knife, camping & hiking knife, I thought I'd want a big handle. A handle I could use to really get some work done.

However, time and experience has proven him to be the wise one here. The handle is big enough to get a full, four-finger grip when holding it with a 'Hammer Grip'. In a 'Saber Grip' (thumb up on spine), the pommel ends up being tucked right under that fat muscle of my thumb. This is the same when using a 'Pointing Grip' (index finger on top of spine). As a result, the knife is really secure and well aligned for a push cut, slicing cut, or draw cut. I'm not sure how important a handle is for a 'Chest-lever Cut', but this handle works really well for that.

The handle is slightly contoured which also aids in providing a really solid grip. Gripping this handle, your hand isn't going anywhere.

At some point, I soaked the handle in linseed oil. As in 'dunked it in linseed oil for a few days'.

After that, the handle has had a slightly 'tacky' feel. It is very smooth, but 'grippy'. I actually worried fo ra I hike that I had screwed up by doing this; I worried that the handle would collect dust or dirt. But this has not proven to be a problem. So, in the end, I'm glad I tried that.

I had a lanyard on the handle for a while, but it interfered a bit with 'palming' the handle comfortably, and I removed that. Good move there.

So that's the handle covered....unless there are other questions....  :dunno:

Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Nix on December 27, 2018, 09:47:46 PM
ok that explains the sheath. and i've got all the time in the world for things like this

 :rofl:   Me, too!
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Nix on December 27, 2018, 10:22:34 PM
As to the blade on the Koyote "Drop Point Kephart", I think Koyote told me he made it from an old saw blade, an he believed it to be L6 steel . Sounds right.

The stock is about 1/8" thick, It has a convex edge, and I'd be tempted to cal it a 'Scandivex' edge, as long as no one get's his or her feelings hurt here.

I don't know how Koyote achieved that spalting on the blade. I like it aesthetically. I was worried that stuff like peanut butter would be hard to clean off, but that hasn't been an issue.

Regardless of the steel, the knife takes a wicked sharp edge. Edge retention is good, but not astounding by modern "super-steel" standards. But I don't care, it sharpens easily and can be touched up in the field if needed.

The blade geometry in timeless and fairly instinctive to use. The edge does a good job splitting wood as well as slicing foods. I've batonned this knife through small-diameter wood with ease.

I cold see where one might want a slightly thicker blade in a woods knife, but, really I've had no issues using this and it has proven tone reliable and capable. I suppose one advantage of the thinner blade is that the knife is relatively light weight for a 4.5" knife.

I guess that about does it for my insights. If I think of anything else, I'll add some more later.   :cheers:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: FInixNOver on December 28, 2018, 12:51:03 AM
I didn't actually carry it, but I just bought it today, and the question is: does an axe count as a fixed blade?
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181227/ba3d745f29bb674f006c08b6c3dadf8b.jpg)

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Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Nix on December 28, 2018, 01:04:06 AM
I say, "Yes".

Why not?
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: SteveC on December 28, 2018, 01:22:28 AM
 I reckon so as well     :tu:

This wouldn't     ;)


(https://i.imgur.com/mt3NYip.jpg)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: David on December 28, 2018, 03:01:45 AM
Koyote custom today:

(https://i.imgur.com/1DuXGdY.jpg)

Good looking knife. The OO handle works well with blade.     :like:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: David on December 28, 2018, 03:03:00 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/dz9kqPa.jpg)

 8)     :like:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: David on December 28, 2018, 03:04:02 AM
I reckon so as well     :tu:

This wouldn't     ;)


(https://i.imgur.com/mt3NYip.jpg)

Yup, thats a folder for sure.    :D   
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Nix on December 28, 2018, 03:04:14 AM
 :hatsoff:  Osage orange has been a long time favorite of mine...  :tu:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: styx on December 28, 2018, 08:29:10 AM
As to the blade on the Koyote "Drop Point Kephart", I think Koyote told me he made it from an old saw blade, an he believed it to be L6 steel . Sounds right.

The stock is about 1/8" thick, It has a convex edge, and I'd be tempted to cal it a 'Scandivex' edge, as long as no one get's his or her feelings hurt here.

I don't know how Koyote achieved that spalting on the blade. I like it aesthetically. I was worried that stuff like peanut butter would be hard to clean off, but that hasn't been an issue.

Regardless of the steel, the knife takes a wicked sharp edge. Edge retention is good, but not astounding by modern "super-steel" standards. But I don't care, it sharpens easily and can be touched up in the field if needed.

The blade geometry in timeless and fairly instinctive to use. The edge does a good job splitting wood as well as slicing foods. I've batonned this knife through small-diameter wood with ease.

I cold see where one might want a slightly thicker blade in a woods knife, but, really I've had no issues using this and it has proven tone reliable and capable. I suppose one advantage of the thinner blade is that the knife is relatively light weight for a 4.5" knife.

I guess that about does it for my insights. If I think of anything else, I'll add some more later.   :cheers:

To be fair the more I learn from experience and read, the more I'm convinced that a sub 5" blade very rarely benefits from being thicker than 1/8th.

The handle would be my first concern as well. Not so much that is looks small since the reality of that can only be felt in hand* but rather that is looks slick. Guess that whole experiment with linseed oil at least added to the shiny factor.
The blade profile reminds me a bit of a chef knife. Maybe something that would easily be seen in a Green river catalogue.

*what I mean by this can perfectly be explained by 2 Spyders - Sage and Para2. Sage has more width and while it is an excellent knife I find it to be quite awkward in most use due to the handle feeling small. Para2 on the other hand doesn't cause any issues for me
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Nix on December 28, 2018, 05:56:46 PM
Yes, the linseed oil did give the handle a shiny appearance. The handle is in no way slick. Smooth, yes. Shiny, yes. It is still quite 'grippy', though.

I agree. I don't think a knife blade really needs to be over 1/8" - 3/16" in this size range. The exception being in a very wide blade, where a thicker stock will allow for different primary edge geometries.

For comparison, let me put up a photo contrasting a Treeman Pathfinder with the Koyote (the Treeman has a lot of odd angles and it's hard to get a clean shot):

(https://i.imgur.com/20Ra5pt.jpg)

The Treeman is made with a massive 1/4" thick O-1 tool steel stock!  Because of that, the blade has a deep hollow-grind. It does give the knife a razor's edge, but it also makes it a less clean slicer. The thick blade stock give this knife a very heft and solid feel. It feels indestructible. And that come with a price: the Koyote comes in at 127 grams on my kitchen scale, the Treeman is a big 317 grams. (For reference: my Vic Explorer and Wenger Esquire together weigh 127 grams.)

Here's a better shot of the Treeman:

(https://i.imgur.com/nGyxdNu.jpg)


It's a beast. 

As you can see, the handle is highly contoured with elements of an integral guard and pommel. Your hand is really locked in when holding it with a hammer grip. While the handle looks like it would limit other grips, I have to give Treeman some credit for creating a fairly versatile handle. Saber grip feels good to me, and my thumb lands quite naturally on the big 1/4 flat of the spine, before the false edge up front.

The big choil does let one choke up safely, but I don't think I could do so with gloves. Using a pointing grip (index finger on spine) is less comfortable. The swell at the pommel creates a small point of discomfort and the lanyard attachment loop digs into my palm. That contrasts sharply (bad pun) with Koyote's handle where the rounded pommel fits comfortably in the palm.

The other big problem with this handle comes up when trying to use a chest-lever grip. It's possible do use this grip, but really awkward with bits of the guard and pommel digging into the hand. The Koyote is fantastic when used with the chest-lever grip. I think the Treeman wold start to feel very uncomfortable if one were using this grip to make a large number of cuts, e.g. making six tent stakes.

I think it's interesting to contrast these two knives, because they are both described as "bushcraft" knives. Obviously with very different emphases. While the Treeman is a very versatile knife, I have to give the "Bushcraft" prize to the Koyote design. As a "Hunting" knife, the Treeman has some advantages.....but then there is that weight.....

Since I pulled out the Treeman, I'll be carrying it today. With a stiff belt and the kidex sheath, the Treeman actually carries surprisingly well, despite the weight.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: styx on December 28, 2018, 06:26:10 PM
Well 2 very popular and very thick designs are the Becker BK-2 and ESEE-5 which are marketed in a similar fashion to one another. They certainly have fans, but for me it still seems like a good bit of sacrifice to get that feeling of imperviousness.

To be fair, maybe I'm missing something. Never had to baton much and even when I did it wasn't some super hard and knotty wood (although I have a firm belief that most people exaggerate the need for battoning and just how tough the local wood is). So I'd rather use that extra weight somewhere else.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Nix on December 28, 2018, 06:43:21 PM
 :iagree:

Although I do like to be able to baton a knife to process wood. And axe is a better choice, but I don't carry an axe much. And I agree that the absolute need to baton is probably overrated. Still, if the available wood is snow covered or wet, it is very nice to be able to split open some wood to get to dry-stuff when making a fire. Here, the pines grow up in the wind and twist, makes this wood a pain to spit cleanly. And it is very knotty. But, again, I've found that judicious use of a knife with reasonable sized wood isn't a problem for most knives.

I've used that 1/8" Koyote to baton reasonably sized wood without a problem.

I have a BK-2. I'm not a fan. It's too chunky, and I think that chunky quality reduces it's overall utility. And it just plain weighs too much. I often think of getting rid of it......but it makes for a nice "sharp pry-bar". It does take a hair-shaving edge as well.

The handle on the BK-2 (same as the BK-7, 5, and 9) is pretty comfortable for me, although I prefer the micarta scales. The plastic scales feel too slippery to me.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: styx on December 28, 2018, 08:54:59 PM
well you never know when you'll need to baton a really nasty piece of wood so having that BK-2 handy is a smart move. plus batoning might be safer. a lot of people aren't that used to an axe, being tired, cold, might be later in the day are all factors to consider. plus axes are heavy as well.

even without an axe, in my head there is some choice to be made. now this comes from 0 practical experience and is pure theory, so it should be taken with a grain of salt. if you had access to enough wood that is properly sized to baton it and there is a realistic need for doing so (like the wood being wet), wouldn't it make more sense to baton the straighter pieces with fewer knots and leave the gnarly pieces to just burn as larger fuel?

here we've never needed an abundance of small pieces, just enough to get the fire going enough to accept the larger fuel. that usually meant having 3 or 4 forearm sized pieces busted to thirds or quarters and 1 or 2 pieces to smaller chunks, so the theory above might make sense or i might be talking out of my smurf
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Nix on December 28, 2018, 09:08:35 PM
In my experience, once the fire gets going, you don't really need to baton. Just put wood on the fire, although, split woods catches fire and burns more easily.

Batonning for me has been most helpful when trying to get a fire started by exposing inner, dry wood that can be shaved into tinder and kindling. If you have enough dry tinder and kindling available, you don't even need to baton. Sometimes the 'feather stick' method is perfect, although, here in the mountain west, straight grained wood that is easy to turn into a bundle of perfect curls isn't easy to come by.

A few weeks ago I was staying at Forrest Service cabin. There was some cut firewood available, but no kindling. And the ground was covered in 6"-36"  of snow.  I used a big "Canadian Camp Knife" to baton actual logs into kindling. Then broke some kindling down into fine pieces of wood to use as tinder. Worked perfectly and, even slightly frozen, I got a good blaze going in a matter of minutes.

My hunting buddy had not seen this technique. He wasn't sure e could have gotten a fire going. He was impressed enough by the technique that he bought himself a big camp knife after we got back.  :tu:

Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: styx on December 28, 2018, 10:12:41 PM
BRKT Canadian camp knife? that is a thing of beauty. But that is also a larger knife that really should be able to handle such use. You ever tried Fallkniven knives? I'm curious what you think of their performance and handles since your enviroment is not really forgiving and you've got big hands
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Nix on December 28, 2018, 10:28:16 PM
Stand by.....
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Nix on December 28, 2018, 10:43:48 PM
I really like everything I know about Fallkniven.

After a bit of research and consideration, I got this S1:

(https://i.imgur.com/1EtZd7S.jpg)



OK, so it looks a bit funny.......

While I love the Fallkniven S1, I tend to not carry it. The handle is a bit small for me. So....I added some camo grip tape. This made a big difference for the way the knife feels. But I'm not sure it's a durable solution for me. (I could make it durable by soaking it in superglue, but that is a one-way ticket.) Since adding the grip tape, I have only used the S1 for relatively light tasks.

Still, the handle feels better to me.

The sheath is some kind of plastic. It is well designed and very sensible....but I found it could be noisy. Like loud noisy. So I added a bit of tape to the sheath. This seems to help, but then I stopped carrying the knife. I took it on some motorcycle camping trips, but never really used it.

Aside from the edge being a bit polished, it looks nearly new:

(https://i.imgur.com/cnkBd4I.jpg)


So here's a funny thing. I've got a knife I really like, but one that doesn't really suit me. A knife that gets left at home more often than it gets to go out on the road. For a while I thought it might serve as an emergency kit knife.....but it doesn't even do that.

* sheesh! * Just checked the edge and it's sharp! Hair cutting sharp!

I'm at a loss as to an opinion about this knife. One the one hand, I think it is the best thing since Excalibur, on the other hand.....it doesn't really suit me.

If you want to give it a tryout, Styx, I'll send it over to you. It ain't doing much here.  :dunno:

Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: styx on December 28, 2018, 11:31:25 PM
That sounds a lot like me and the Spyderco Sage I mentioned earlier. Funny thing I've actually carried that knife a good bit but anytime I thought there would be more than a quick cut it got switched out for a SAK. Still managed to put a few unappealing scratches on it while sharpening  :facepalm:

Thanks for the offer, I might take you up on it one day. The handle of the S1 being small is concerning though. You were spot on with the Para2 so wouldn't surprise me if I got to the same conclusion
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Nix on December 28, 2018, 11:33:46 PM
Well, the offer stands. Give it some thought. There is a lot to like about the S1.  Cheers,  :cheers:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Nix on December 28, 2018, 11:45:19 PM
Styx, cleaned it up for ya.

There is a bit of a rattle now, when the sheathed knife is shaken.

I think I would consider making a leather sheath for it. Or....glue a bit of bicycle inner tube inside the sheath. I've done that with other knives and it has worked out well.  :tu:


(https://i.imgur.com/crp3JBS.jpg)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Nix on December 28, 2018, 11:46:39 PM
Excellent little hammer pommel on the S1. Sharp enough to be used as a ferro rod striker.
  :tu:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: styx on December 29, 2018, 09:32:28 AM
well you're efficient.

I remember reading that the sheath was designed to be a looser fit to prevent freezing in the sheath, especially if the blade was put it wet
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: toolguy on December 30, 2018, 04:11:02 PM
This is a Buck 116 Caper.These knives were discontinued many years ago.They are much sought by collectors.My brother and I have committed a mortal sin,by collectors standards, by modifying this knife.

The first picture shows the side view.You can see some of the modifications we created with this knife.The most dramatic modification is noticeable with the second photo,illustrating the slimness of the handle in its new configuration.

In its current configuration it makes for very small and compact carry knife The blade is only 3 1/4" and even to the uninitiated,it almost looks like a toy.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Nix on December 30, 2018, 04:22:08 PM
 :like:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: styx on December 30, 2018, 04:39:29 PM
:like:

:iagree:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: toolguy on December 30, 2018, 05:24:48 PM
:like:

:iagree:

Thanks guys.

My brother and I modified a series of these Buck knives into what we've termed  a "Slim-Line" series.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: David on December 30, 2018, 05:35:10 PM
This is a Buck 116 Caper.These knives were discontinued many years ago.They are much sought by collectors.My brother and I have committed a mortal sin,by collectors standards, by modifying this knife.

The first picture shows the side view.You can see some of the modifications we created with this knife.The most dramatic modification is noticeable with the second photo,illustrating the slimness of the handle in its new configuration.

In its current configuration it makes for very small and compact carry knife The blade is only 3 1/4" and even to the uninitiated,it almost looks like a toy.

Good mod TG!    :like:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: toolguy on December 30, 2018, 10:24:16 PM
Good mod TG!    :like:

Thanks David.

Happy New Year.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: eTripper on January 06, 2019, 06:11:25 AM
I didn't carry-it today, but gave-it some TLC.  My classic, Al Mar 'Special Forces' model.

(https://i.imgur.com/k0FreGfl.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/T1gAg63l.jpg)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Nix on January 06, 2019, 04:21:26 PM
Such a cool knife......  :like:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: eTripper on January 06, 2019, 11:45:37 PM
Such a cool knife......  :like:

Thanks, Nix!  It's a wonderful piece of blade artistry, and functionality.  I thought it was 'pricey' when I purchased-it years ago.  But, now they're astronomical in value since Al Mar passed.  Thanks again, for looking.  Cheers!!
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Aloha on February 14, 2019, 07:24:07 AM
Been enjoying carrying this one. 
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: sak60 on February 14, 2019, 09:41:39 AM
Been enjoying carrying this one.
:like:
How are the serrations? Do you have a use for them much?
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: FInixNOver on February 14, 2019, 11:42:49 AM
I've been carrying this one for the last couple of weeks, since I'm participating in February's fixie challenge.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190214/2643df80ecd384ebd455aadf9ef9c44e.jpg)

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Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: sak60 on February 14, 2019, 12:57:46 PM
I've been carrying this one for the last couple of weeks, since I'm participating in February's fixie challenge.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190214/2643df80ecd384ebd455aadf9ef9c44e.jpg)

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:like:
That was a nice mod you did on that blade FNO
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Aloha on February 14, 2019, 01:48:22 PM
Been enjoying carrying this one.
:like:
How are the serrations? Do you have a use for them much?

I dont mind them on this blade.  I would have preferred none but they guy I got it from chose this model.  They are very sharp so thats good but so far no real need for them.  I don't mind serrations but combo blades not so much.  I will say I do like how they dont take up too much realestate. 
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Aloha on February 14, 2019, 01:49:29 PM
I've been carrying this one for the last couple of weeks, since I'm participating in February's fixie challenge.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190214/2643df80ecd384ebd455aadf9ef9c44e.jpg)

Sent from my Redmi Note 5

 :tu: been keeping an eye on that thread.   :like:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: sak60 on February 14, 2019, 02:18:29 PM
Been enjoying carrying this one.
:like:
How are the serrations? Do you have a use for them much?

I dont mind them on this blade.  I would have preferred none but they guy I got it from chose this model.  They are very sharp so thats good but so far no real need for them.  I don't mind serrations but combo blades not so much.  I will say I do like how they dont take up too much realestate.
:cheers: maybe they'll be just right for something one day. Serrations can be good on ferro rods if you don't care about them staying sharp.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Aloha on February 14, 2019, 02:32:13 PM
Yeah they can be advantageous at times.  This is the only fixed blade I have with a combo edge.  Maybe one day I'll be glad I have them.  I got a decent price on the knife so I couldn't pass on it.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: ducttapetech on February 19, 2019, 01:24:32 AM
The CRKT SPEW.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: ducttapetech on February 24, 2019, 03:52:34 PM
LAPG branded fixie.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: David on February 24, 2019, 04:38:04 PM
LAPG branded fixie.

Nice looking knife DTT!      :like:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: David on February 24, 2019, 07:02:52 PM
BRK Bush Seax
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: sak60 on February 25, 2019, 01:24:08 AM
BRK Bush Seax
:like:
How’s it looking so far?
This is my Gunny Hunter.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Rapidray on February 25, 2019, 05:49:59 AM
:like:
How’s it looking so far?
This is my Gunny Hunter.
Nice - I like how the sheath and handle match up color wise. I do have a question on the paracord...is this a neck carry? Have not seen this type of set up before. Thanks  :popcorn:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: SteveC on February 25, 2019, 05:56:45 AM
BRK Bush Seax

Such a nice looking knife !    :like: :tu:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: sak60 on February 25, 2019, 01:11:19 PM
Nice - I like how the sheath and handle match up color wise. I do have a question on the paracord...is this a neck carry? Have not seen this type of set up before. Thanks  :popcorn:
That's just something I made. I make it into a figure 8 and it becomes a cheap shoulder holster type carry. :cheers:
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Post by: Aloha on February 25, 2019, 03:41:16 PM
Clever.  I've seen a video where a guy has a neat shoulder holster rig for his knife.   
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: David on February 25, 2019, 03:53:17 PM
:like:
How’s it looking so far?
This is my Gunny Hunter.

So far so good. Havent got to use it much yet. I been carrying it the last couple days looking for targets of opportunity.    :D

What steel is the blade of your Gunny Hunter made of?
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Rapidray on February 25, 2019, 04:23:54 PM
That's just something I made. I make it into a figure 8 and it becomes a cheap shoulder holster type carry. :cheers:
Oh - thats kinds neat. Still trying to picture it in my head.  :tu:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Rapidray on February 25, 2019, 04:25:59 PM
Clever.  I've seen a video where a guy has a neat shoulder holster rig for his knife.   
I have seen where they have taken a regular shoulder holster and dropped the ammo side and made a new knife holster for that side. That was neat!  :tu:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: sak60 on February 25, 2019, 11:32:51 PM
So far so good. Havent got to use it much yet. I been carrying it the last couple days looking for targets of opportunity.    :D

What steel is the blade of your Gunny Hunter made of?
CPM 3V
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: sak60 on February 25, 2019, 11:52:27 PM
Oh - thats kinds neat. Still trying to picture it in my head.  :tu:
This.
Arms go through the loops with the crossover at the back like normal. The knots are sliding for adjustment.

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Post by: Rapidray on February 26, 2019, 04:10:20 AM
This.
Arms go through the loops with the crossover at the back like normal. The knots are sliding for adjustment.
:2tu:
I see now! Thanks  :cheers:
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Post by: sak60 on March 05, 2019, 11:13:26 AM
Smaller custom I got recently
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Post by: David on March 05, 2019, 03:25:43 PM
Smaller custom I got recently

That should slip right into the pocket and be right handy.    :like:
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Post by: Aloha on March 05, 2019, 04:09:10 PM
Handy looking blade SAK60.  That handle looks to be quite comfy too. 
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Post by: sak60 on March 05, 2019, 04:28:40 PM
That should slip right into the pocket and be right handy.    :like:
Thanks, it does and that’s how I carried it at work tonight.  :cheers:
Handy looking blade SAK60.  That handle looks to be quite comfy too. 
Thanks, the handle is good but the one on my fixie challenge knife with the orange swirl is a bit better.
The edge I have to use a bit more to decide on it as a keeper or not.  :cheers:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: David on March 06, 2019, 12:01:47 AM
I'm about to get the edge where I want it.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Rapidray on March 06, 2019, 02:50:44 AM
Smaller custom I got recently
Nice!  :like: :tu:
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Post by: Rapidray on March 06, 2019, 02:55:13 AM
Back to work, so its the Esee Izula  :tu:
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Post by: Rapidray on March 06, 2019, 03:04:17 AM
I'm about to get the edge where I want it.
Nice  :tu:
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Post by: Nix on March 06, 2019, 05:05:31 AM
Nice looking Izula, Ray!  :tu:
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Post by: ezdog on March 08, 2019, 12:30:16 AM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190307/4d39742cf18b4ab924bdd8b2a49ebdd6.jpg)


Sent from my iPhone,dont expect too much
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Post by: Barry Rowland on March 08, 2019, 01:16:37 AM
 :tu: :tu: Nice!!
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Post by: David on March 08, 2019, 01:44:00 AM
:tu: :tu: Nice!!

 :iagree:
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Post by: ducttapetech on March 08, 2019, 02:58:42 AM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190307/4d39742cf18b4ab924bdd8b2a49ebdd6.jpg)


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Nice! I carry those same notebooks. Cheap and waterproof.
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Post by: ezdog on March 08, 2019, 03:24:57 AM
Nice! I carry those same notebooks. Cheap and waterproof.

Amen not as Trendy or Spendy as the popular ones! :drink:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: magentus on March 08, 2019, 04:02:43 PM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190307/4d39742cf18b4ab924bdd8b2a49ebdd6.jpg)


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Oooh that's EZ on the eye  :cheers:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: David on March 10, 2019, 01:17:01 AM
soon as I got home from work the Seax went on the belt.
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Post by: sak60 on March 10, 2019, 01:24:07 AM
soon as I got home from work the Seax went on the belt.
:like: That blade should be good for all sorts of work.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Nix on March 10, 2019, 03:16:38 AM
Such a great looking knife, David.  :tu:
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Post by: SteveC on March 10, 2019, 08:03:05 PM
 :iagree: :drool: :drool: :drool:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: David on March 11, 2019, 01:30:57 AM
Still with the Seax.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Poncho65 on March 12, 2019, 04:00:05 PM
Hunt'n Fisch today and for the last couple weeks :tu:

(https://i.imgur.com/FdP8xKNh.jpg)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 12, 2019, 09:15:24 PM
Real beauties!
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Poncho65 on March 12, 2019, 10:16:14 PM
Thanks Barry  :hatsoff:
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Post by: ducttapetech on March 13, 2019, 12:18:52 AM
Nice blades gents!
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: David on March 13, 2019, 01:19:38 AM
Hunt'n Fisch today and for the last couple weeks :tu:

(https://i.imgur.com/FdP8xKNh.jpg)


 :tu:    :like:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Poncho65 on March 13, 2019, 02:26:37 AM
Thanks dtt and David :hatsoff:
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Post by: Poncho65 on March 13, 2019, 01:57:45 PM
Hunt'n Fisch again today  :cheers:

(https://i.imgur.com/FH7dsN3h.jpg)

:nanadance:           :nanadance:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Aloha on March 13, 2019, 01:58:54 PM
 :like: I may have missed it but how are you carrying it?  Belt, pack, tool belt?
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Post by: Nix on March 13, 2019, 02:38:56 PM
A real looker, Poncho!  :like:
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Post by: Poncho65 on March 13, 2019, 04:08:42 PM
I am belt carrying it between my 2 back pockets in the sheath it came with :cheers: I am.pulling it with my right hand  :tu:

Pic of the sheath :salute:

(https://i.imgur.com/zC7oPTkh.jpg)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Poncho65 on March 13, 2019, 04:09:34 PM
A real looker, Poncho!  :like:

Thanks Nix :hatsoff: I haven't had a lot of uses for it but I am getting use to it being there and when needed it is fairly easy to grab and go :like:
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Post by: Dean51 on March 13, 2019, 06:15:13 PM
Hunt'n Fisch again today  :cheers:

(https://i.imgur.com/FH7dsN3h.jpg)

:nanadance:           :nanadance:

That is a good looking knife.  :like:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Poncho65 on March 13, 2019, 08:05:16 PM
Thanks Dean :hatsoff: I really like the feel of it  :tu: has a good sturdy blade and handle, I love the shape of the blade and it is just about the right size for me as well :like:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 14, 2019, 05:15:40 PM
Very nice!!
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: magentus on March 15, 2019, 11:45:08 AM
Lovely knife Poncho  :cheers: How big/small is it? Any chance of a pic next to your Fieldmaster at some point please?  :cheers: Love the pins and filing
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Post by: magentus on March 15, 2019, 03:24:58 PM
Lovely knife Poncho  :cheers: How big/small is it? Any chance of a pic next to your Fieldmaster at some point please?  :cheers: Love the pins and filing
Obviously I meant Master Ranger  :facepalm:
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Post by: Fuzzbucket on March 15, 2019, 04:02:26 PM
Obviously I meant Master Ranger  :facepalm:

Yeah sure Mags, sure... (gives funny look)...
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Poncho65 on March 15, 2019, 09:01:06 PM
Thanks guys :hatsoff:

Yeah mags :pok: :rofl:

I will try and take a pic of it this evening with something for scale  :salute: that's if I remember :whistle:  :facepalm: :D
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Poncho65 on March 15, 2019, 09:05:13 PM
Also the measurements are

Blade is 2.99" (75.95 mm)
Overall is 7.25" (184.15 mm)
Blade thickness  is 0.13" (3.3 mm)
Weight 3.6 oz (not sure of the grams)
Steel 8Cr13Mov

And it is full tang :cheers:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Aloha on March 16, 2019, 01:38:22 AM
Sounds like a great way to carry it.  I do like that blade size a lot.  It falls close enough for my preferences.  Its got a great look and I've had good luck with 8CR steel.  Glad you are enjoying carrying it and enjoying it.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Poncho65 on March 16, 2019, 02:21:43 AM
Thanks Aloha :hatsoff: it is a pretty good way to carry for sure :tu:

I also remembered you get a pic for size reference  :salute:

The Hunt'n Fisch along side my Master Ranger which is a 91mm SAK :cheers:
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Post by: Alan K. on March 19, 2019, 03:25:03 AM
I was going to replace the horizontal sheath when I got it but I figured I should try it first.  It really is so comfortable that I decided to use it as is.  I carry it on my left side and draw with my right hand.
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Post by: AimlessWanderer on March 19, 2019, 03:41:34 AM
Buck Hartsook
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Post by: Poncho65 on March 19, 2019, 08:11:42 PM
I was going to replace the horizontal sheath when I got it but I figured I should try it first.  It really is so comfortable that I decided to use it as is.  I carry it on my left side and draw with my right hand.

Your example is what got me interested in these knives to begin with  :tu: and the sheath that comes with these are very nice, glad you decided to carry it in the fixed blade challenge you were in Alan :like:
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Post by: RR1551 on March 19, 2019, 10:18:56 PM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190319/aa4a0a1e1988b067f252ebd73051972a.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190319/dec6d0fa8d76fb4d60501efac928f9df.jpg)

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Post by: toolguy on March 19, 2019, 10:33:21 PM
This is a Buck Model 116 Caper.I packed this for a walk through the forest,in preparation for turkey season.

I reshaped the handle to be far more compact than the original.It rides well and close to the body.

The top picture is the current/reshaped handle profile.
The second picture is another 116 with factory profile.
The last picture illustrates the difference.
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Post by: David on March 20, 2019, 12:50:20 AM
Seax
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Post by: Poncho65 on March 20, 2019, 01:13:55 AM
Great blades RR, tg and David 8) :like:
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Post by: David on March 20, 2019, 01:22:36 AM
This is a Buck Model 116 Caper.I packed this for a walk through the forest,in preparation for turkey season.

I reshaped the handle to be far more compact than the original.It rides well and close to the body.

The top picture is the current/reshaped handle profile.
The second picture is another 116 with factory profile.
The last picture illustrates the difference.

Good mod TG!    :like:
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Post by: David on March 20, 2019, 01:23:32 AM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190319/aa4a0a1e1988b067f252ebd73051972a.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190319/dec6d0fa8d76fb4d60501efac928f9df.jpg)

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Verah nice knife!     :like:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: magentus on March 20, 2019, 01:47:43 PM
Thanks Aloha :hatsoff: it is a pretty good way to carry for sure :tu:

I also remembered you get a pic for size reference  :salute:

The Hunt'n Fisch along side my Master Ranger which is a 91mm SAK :cheers:
Thanks Ponch  :like:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Poncho65 on March 20, 2019, 02:03:18 PM
No problem, mags  :tu:

:nanadance:       :nanadance:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: toolguy on March 24, 2019, 02:59:33 AM
Turkey hunting season is almost here and I've been spending some time scouting likely areas to hunt.I carried this Randall with me today.Model 8 Trout and Bird.

(http://i64.tinypic.com/2v9rh5d.jpg)

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Post by: David on March 24, 2019, 03:40:30 AM
Turkey hunting season is almost here and I've been spending some time scouting likely areas to hunt.I carried this Randall with me today.Model 8 Trout and Bird.

(http://i64.tinypic.com/2v9rh5d.jpg)

Beautiful M8!   :like:   Use to have one years ago. It was a favorite.
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Post by: AimlessWanderer on March 24, 2019, 04:07:46 AM
That's gorgeous!

I do miss needing to use my fixed blades.  :( I've even thought about wearing them round the house, just to get some use out of them  :rofl:
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Post by: Nix on March 24, 2019, 02:36:15 PM
Beautiful M8!   :like:   Use to have one years ago. It was a favorite.

Same here. I sort of miss that knife now.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: SteveC on March 24, 2019, 02:37:18 PM
Turkey hunting season is almost here and I've been spending some time scouting likely areas to hunt.I carried this Randall with me today.Model 8 Trout and Bird.

(http://i64.tinypic.com/2v9rh5d.jpg)

Very nice !   :like:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: David on March 24, 2019, 02:37:47 PM
That's gorgeous!

I do miss needing to use my fixed blades.  :( I've even thought about wearing them round the house, just to get some use out of them :rofl:

Sounds like a good idea to me.    :tu:      :)
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Post by: Poncho65 on March 25, 2019, 11:29:11 AM
A beauty of a blade, toolguy :dd: :like:
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Post by: Barry Rowland on March 26, 2019, 03:44:48 AM
I agree!! :tu:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: cody6268 on March 28, 2019, 02:15:53 AM
Mora Basic 511 in red. Most of the time, I use the military green version of the knife, but decided I'd try something different.  Besides, doing some carpentry work (to cut costs, my folks are doing half the work, while the carpenters are doing half) around the house, it's easier to spot if I lose it. Moras have become my favorite work knife when working around others I don't know such as carpenters (and yes, one of the guys working I noticed using his knife today to pry open a paint can--what's why if I loan him one, it's junk; like a Frost) because if damaged, it's cheap to replace but still of flawless quality.

Also, I kept a Benchmade 7 handy to rip open plastic-wrapped and banded bundles of wood.

(https://i.imgur.com/v40LRU0.jpg)


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Post by: SteveC on March 29, 2019, 01:08:25 PM
 :like:
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Post by: Barry Rowland on March 29, 2019, 04:17:43 PM
 :iagree:
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Post by: Alan K. on March 30, 2019, 11:59:39 PM
Very nice.  I'm cringing at the thought of someone opening a paint can with their knife. :facepalm:
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Post by: sak60 on April 06, 2019, 10:01:10 AM
Couldn’t help but carry this new one around today.
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Post by: Barry Rowland on April 06, 2019, 04:18:36 PM
Nice!!
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Post by: Poncho65 on April 09, 2019, 12:40:54 PM
Nice!!

 :iagree: :like:
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Post by: sak60 on April 09, 2019, 02:06:12 PM
Nice!!
Thanks Barry

:iagree: :like:
Thanks Poncho
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Post by: AimlessWanderer on April 11, 2019, 10:57:33 PM
Breaking boxes down for recycling today
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Post by: sak60 on April 12, 2019, 01:47:09 AM
Breaking boxes down for recycling today
:like:
Is that a custom knife?
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Post by: AimlessWanderer on April 12, 2019, 02:00:17 AM
:like:
Is that a custom knife?

I made it on a three day course with a knifemaker in his workshop 12 years ago. Sadly, I spent those years keeping it in the original condition, instead of putting it to proper use. The other I made at the same time has seen a fair bit of use, but I do wish I'd put them to use a lot more. I now use both a lot more whenever opportunity arises.
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Post by: sak60 on April 12, 2019, 03:47:32 AM
I made it on a three day course with a knifemaker in his workshop 12 years ago. Sadly, I spent those years keeping it in the original condition, instead of putting it to proper use. The other I made at the same time has seen a fair bit of use, but I do wish I'd put them to use a lot more. I now use both a lot more whenever opportunity arises.
Nice.  :tu:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Aloha on April 12, 2019, 03:25:21 PM
Very nice knife AW.  Glad you are putting it to work.  You mentioned wearing a fixed blade around the house  :pok: go for it.  You'll may put it to use a lot more than you might think.  I always have one on me when around the house.  I find I reach for it so much quicker than even my SAK. 
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: AimlessWanderer on April 12, 2019, 05:50:31 PM
Very nice knife AW.  Glad you are putting it to work.  You mentioned wearing a fixed blade around the house  :pok: go for it.  You'll may put it to use a lot more than you might think.  I always have one on me when around the house.  I find I reach for it so much quicker than even my SAK.

Thanks guys. Yes Aloha, it's following me around the house again today. It feels extremely odd wearing a sheath knife around the house, but is quite useful.
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Post by: Aloha on April 12, 2019, 06:03:29 PM
It can feel odd  :D.  One day I had a big chopper AND my Mora Classic  :whistle:.  I found both to be very useful tho I did giggle a bit when I walked into the house and my SO asked if I had a knife on me  :rofl:
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Post by: zoidberg on April 26, 2019, 09:57:47 AM
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/46786588485_4023b76089_b.jpg)
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Post by: glenfiddich1983 on April 26, 2019, 11:10:21 AM
Great picture!  :like:
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Post by: sak60 on April 26, 2019, 11:12:40 AM
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/46786588485_4023b76089_b.jpg)
:like:
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Post by: zoidberg on April 26, 2019, 11:29:09 AM
Thank you guys.   :cheers:   :cheers:
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Post by: Aloha on June 21, 2019, 06:22:38 AM
Wonderful knife I am enjoying more and more each day.
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Post by: Nix on June 21, 2019, 01:49:56 PM
I'm glad you are enjoying that knife, Aloha. A great EDC.  :tu:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Aloha on June 21, 2019, 03:36:56 PM
I am a little surprised how well I like it.  I prepared dinner with it last night ( sorry no pics ).  What a nice prep knife.  I find the weight to be near perfect and the size near perfect for my day to day use. 
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Post by: Nix on June 21, 2019, 04:01:31 PM
Uhhh....we're doing a Fixie challenge in September....think the Izzy is up to the challenge?  :pok:
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Post by: Aloha on June 21, 2019, 04:05:49 PM
Hmm  :think:.  I have never done a challenge.  This very well could be the one.   
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Post by: PiterM on June 21, 2019, 09:30:19 PM
CRK Green Beret in Randall sheath...

(http://pmgallery.pl/mobile2/IMG_2226.jpg)

(http://pmgallery.pl/mobile2/IMG_2233.jpg)

(http://pmgallery.pl/mobile2/IMG_2235.jpg)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Nix on June 21, 2019, 10:43:30 PM
Cool combination of knife and sheath, Piter.

I guess I should put a sheath together for my 7.5" GB.......  :dunno:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Nix on June 21, 2019, 10:44:03 PM
Hmm  :think:.  I have never done a challenge.  This very well could be the one.

Right?   :pok:   :D
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Post by: David on June 22, 2019, 01:27:36 AM
CRK Green Beret in Randall sheath...

(http://pmgallery.pl/mobile2/IMG_2226.jpg)

(http://pmgallery.pl/mobile2/IMG_2233.jpg)

(http://pmgallery.pl/mobile2/IMG_2235.jpg)

 8)      :like:
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Post by: Aloha on June 22, 2019, 04:02:26 PM
Great blade and sheath PiterM  :tu:. 
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Post by: sak60 on June 24, 2019, 01:14:57 AM
CRK Green Beret in Randall sheath...

(http://pmgallery.pl/mobile2/IMG_2226.jpg)

(http://pmgallery.pl/mobile2/IMG_2233.jpg)

(http://pmgallery.pl/mobile2/IMG_2235.jpg)
:like:
They look like a very solid knife. Did you not like the spec ops sheath?
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Post by: David on June 24, 2019, 02:04:07 AM
Carrying this Randall Sergeant today.
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Post by: comis on June 24, 2019, 04:27:57 AM
Right?   :pok:   :D


 :pok: :pok: :D
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Post by: comis on June 24, 2019, 04:30:50 AM
Carrying this Randall Sergeant today.

Looks really nice, how's the balance on this knife?
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Post by: David on June 24, 2019, 04:38:47 AM
Looks really nice, how's the balance on this knife?

In my hand it balances rather nicely.    :)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: comis on June 24, 2019, 04:41:34 AM
In my hand it balances rather nicely.    :)

Always love a balance knife in hand, can't beat that feeling.  :like:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Aloha on June 24, 2019, 06:17:31 PM
Gonna be this one for a while.  I can't leave it home or on the night stand. 
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Post by: sak60 on June 24, 2019, 11:28:53 PM
Carrying this Randall Sergeant today.
:like:
Nice carry David.
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Post by: clown on July 07, 2019, 01:04:34 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/4bzwiG9.jpg)
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Post by: David on July 07, 2019, 01:12:00 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/4bzwiG9.jpg)

 :like:
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Post by: SteveC on July 07, 2019, 01:50:11 AM
 :iagree: :tu:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: clown on July 07, 2019, 04:11:53 AM
Thanks guys! Its one of my favorites for sure.  It was my first RAT knife and its sporting a full convex grind care of the fine folks up a Bark River Knives.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: eTripper on July 11, 2019, 05:13:54 AM
Carrying this Randall Sergeant today.

Exceptional.  Randall's are always a class-act!  :like: :cheers:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: eTripper on July 11, 2019, 05:15:35 AM
Gonna be this one for a while.  I can't leave it home or on the night stand.

Always been a fan of the ESSE's Aloha.  Don't know why, I haven't pull-the-plug on one yet?  :dunno:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: eTripper on July 11, 2019, 05:17:04 AM


Looks like a great bush-crafter clown!   :like:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: eTripper on July 11, 2019, 05:19:55 AM
CRK Green Beret in Randall sheath...



Hard to go wrong with a Chris Reeve 'Harsey-designed' blade.  Very nice, Piter!  :like: :cheers:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: eTripper on July 12, 2019, 12:59:49 AM
Here's some updated snaps of my old KABAR in D2 steel.  This one is a true 'zombie-stopper'.  :D

(https://i.imgur.com/ER3qEAA.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/qU8bZt7.jpg)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: PitCarver on July 12, 2019, 01:39:08 AM
Wearing a no-name necker these days.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Nix on July 12, 2019, 02:13:21 PM
Nice looking knife, PC. A lot of handle there, for a neck knife.  :tu:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: PiterM on July 20, 2019, 11:08:30 PM
TRC Mille Cuori and Wenger Wiglaf hawk (Prometheus Design Werx edition):

(http://pmgallery.pl/trc/knife_axe_web-2.jpg)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: cody6268 on July 25, 2019, 04:25:00 AM
Alex Shunnarah Altoid Can Knife. I'm not sure whether to call this semi-custom or not .While not produced in huge numbers, they made a lot of them; and one place says they're made in China as opposed to the USA. Got it for around $20 through an eBay seller that seems to be a liquidator for knives,  because the design is discontinued. I find the drop point skinner shape coupled with the miniscule size of the knife somewhat inconvenient for all but slitting/skinning type tasks. But, it's one of the strongest little knives I own and 440C holds an edge. When I bought it, I felt like I had made a mistake, but it's slowly changing.

I feel its successor, the Shanghai Shank is much better. Which I don't have, and there are more well known companies with better products for less money. This one is so poorly thought out. First, there was a black paracord wrap that had to be taken off (it wouldn't lock in the sheath with it on), then well, it's a bit fiddly in the hand. They didn't originally come with sheaths either; the seller had these made up for the knives; in order to make them safe to carry.

(https://i.imgur.com/sCaIdW3.jpg)



Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Alan K. on July 25, 2019, 07:08:02 PM
But ... does it fit in an Altoid's tin in the sheath?
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: RR1551 on September 20, 2019, 10:10:42 PM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190920/2cfda441af9b7fc25ff32ccb083f9c58.jpg)

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Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: David on September 20, 2019, 10:40:00 PM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190920/2cfda441af9b7fc25ff32ccb083f9c58.jpg)

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Good pic of a really great looking knife!    :tu:     :like:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Aloha on September 20, 2019, 11:11:29 PM
 :iagree:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Rapidray on September 21, 2019, 01:57:52 AM
TRC Mille Cuori and Wenger Wiglaf hawk (Prometheus Design Werx edition):

(http://pmgallery.pl/trc/knife_axe_web-2.jpg)
Wow, nice hatchet! And nice knife!  :like: :cheers:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Rapidray on September 21, 2019, 01:58:58 AM
Alex Shunnarah Altoid Can Knife. I'm not sure whether to call this semi-custom or not .While not produced in huge numbers, they made a lot of them; and one place says they're made in China as opposed to the USA. Got it for around $20 through an eBay seller that seems to be a liquidator for knives,  because the design is discontinued. I find the drop point skinner shape coupled with the miniscule size of the knife somewhat inconvenient for all but slitting/skinning type tasks. But, it's one of the strongest little knives I own and 440C holds an edge. When I bought it, I felt like I had made a mistake, but it's slowly changing.

I feel its successor, the Shanghai Shank is much better. Which I don't have, and there are more well known companies with better products for less money. This one is so poorly thought out. First, there was a black paracord wrap that had to be taken off (it wouldn't lock in the sheath with it on), then well, it's a bit fiddly in the hand. They didn't originally come with sheaths either; the seller had these made up for the knives; in order to make them safe to carry.

(https://i.imgur.com/sCaIdW3.jpg)
Nice history and information on the fixie!  :tu:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Rapidray on September 21, 2019, 01:59:54 AM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190920/2cfda441af9b7fc25ff32ccb083f9c58.jpg)

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Nice and the Seiko is a winner there!  :cheers:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Aloha on September 21, 2019, 06:11:12 AM
I ended up carrying my Nimravus today.  I am a big fan of using the knife I am carrying and so I did.  Tactical cooking it was. 
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Aloha on September 21, 2019, 06:13:22 AM
Its a slicey knife so it actually worked pretty well for what I did today.  I also get a kick out of using whatever fixed blade I have on me for food prep.     
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Rapidray on September 21, 2019, 03:16:24 PM
I ended up carrying my Nimravus today.  I am a big fan of using the knife I am carrying and so I did.  Tactical cooking it was.
Very nice use!
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Rapidray on September 21, 2019, 03:18:00 PM
Its a slicey knife so it actually worked pretty well for what I did today.  I also get a kick out of using whatever fixed blade I have on me for food prep.   
Oh boy  :drool: :drool: :drool:
Especially the meat!
Can I come over  :cheers:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: styx on September 21, 2019, 06:14:51 PM
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48768229141_31bf217a93_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2hitVsV)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Rapidray on September 21, 2019, 08:49:38 PM
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48768229141_31bf217a93_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2hitVsV)
Nice usage :cheers:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: David on September 23, 2019, 12:00:47 AM
BRK Seax
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Alan K. on September 23, 2019, 12:05:17 AM
BRK Seax
Very nice! :like:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Rapidray on September 23, 2019, 01:47:54 AM
BRK Seax
Thats nice!  :like: :cheers:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: SteveC on September 23, 2019, 01:49:07 AM
BRK Seax

One of my favorites of yours !    :drool:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: cody6268 on September 23, 2019, 01:55:08 AM
But ... does it fit in an Altoid's tin in the sheath?

Nope. About 3/4 inch too long.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: sak60 on September 23, 2019, 06:35:17 AM
Its a slicey knife so it actually worked pretty well for what I did today.  I also get a kick out of using whatever fixed blade I have on me for food prep.     
Looks like it did nicely. :tu:
  "I also get a kick out of using whatever fixed blade I have on me for food prep".
Me too. It's not always appreciated however.

Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Aloha on September 23, 2019, 02:42:03 PM
 :tu: It sure is fun tho. 
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: David on September 30, 2019, 04:17:00 AM
BRK Seax again today with a Possum Skinner.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Rapidray on September 30, 2019, 04:40:36 AM
BRK Seax again today with a Possum Skinner.
Nice color combo!  :like:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Aloha on October 10, 2019, 05:22:42 PM
Contego for me today.  I rigged a easy set up to carry it on my belt.  I ran a molle strap or whatever you call them, under the sheath creating a loop at the top.  I then added a belt loop attachment I had to it.  The ranger bands help the set up "grip" my pants a bit so the swinging of the sheath is less.  I think the knife sits perfectly on my belt with little handle sticking up.   
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Rapidray on October 10, 2019, 06:18:14 PM
Contego for me today.  I rigged a easy set up to carry it on my belt.  I ran a molle strap or whatever you call them, under the sheath creating a loop at the top.  I then added a belt loop attachment I had to it.  The ranger bands help the set up "grip" my pants a bit so the swinging of the sheath is less.  I think the knife sits perfectly on my belt with little handle sticking up.
Well that’s interesting  :cheers:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: PiterM on October 10, 2019, 08:45:44 PM
Chris Reeve - Nyala

(http://pmgallery.pl/crk/nyala_fall_web2.jpg)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Aloha on October 10, 2019, 09:08:46 PM
The sheath for the Contego is an interesting one.  Its not really meant IMO for belt carry.  I think its more so meant for chest rigs or packs  :dunno:.  The overall length is great however I don't like too much handle sticking up.  Getting jabbed in the ribs or falling or bumping things just adds to me wanting to knife about where it is.  The rubber inner tube ( range band ) do help "grip" or reduce side to side movement.  Its not left handed but thats ok as I can manage with either hand.  From every thing I've seen online the sheath is not a favorite.  The way I have it set up I like it well enough and more importantly I can carry it.   

Just shredded a large wardrobe box.  Knife performed beautifully.   
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: David on October 15, 2019, 12:03:54 AM
BK11
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: SteveC on October 15, 2019, 12:21:22 AM
Stout looking knife !   :tu:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Rapidray on October 15, 2019, 05:08:08 AM
 :iagree:  :like:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: PiterM on October 24, 2019, 08:10:49 PM
LT Wright - Genesis ‚Bushcraft USA’ edition


(http://pmgallery.pl/pmhosting/ltwk_bush_web.jpg)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Rapidray on October 25, 2019, 12:34:43 AM
LT Wright - Genesis ‚Bushcraft USA’ edition


(http://pmgallery.pl/pmhosting/ltwk_bush_web.jpg)
:like: The handle scales and rod scales are very nice!  :2tu:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: sak60 on October 27, 2019, 07:13:05 AM
LT Wright - Genesis ‚Bushcraft USA’ edition


(http://pmgallery.pl/pmhosting/ltwk_bush_web.jpg)
:like:
 :like:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Rapidray on October 27, 2019, 02:45:13 PM
My Randall Triathlete

Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: David on October 27, 2019, 04:57:20 PM
My Randall Triathlete

 8)  Randall!     :tu:     :like:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: sak60 on October 28, 2019, 01:07:44 PM
My Randall Triathlete
:like:
That Triathlete deserves a medal.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Rapidray on October 28, 2019, 03:35:55 PM
 :rofl:
Thanks!  :cheers:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: PiterM on November 01, 2019, 08:48:18 PM
Elmax & canvas micarta today...

(http://pmgallery.pl/pmhosting/smora_web.jpg)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: David on November 01, 2019, 09:30:34 PM
Elmax & canvas micarta today...

(http://pmgallery.pl/pmhosting/smora_web.jpg)


 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8)     :like:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: SteveC on November 01, 2019, 09:37:25 PM
Great pic of a sweet looking knife !    :like: :tu:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Rapidray on November 02, 2019, 04:16:25 AM
Elmax & canvas micarta today...

(http://pmgallery.pl/pmhosting/smora_web.jpg)
Nice set up...does the sheath block the rod...looks like it would...just wondering.  :like:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: PiterM on November 02, 2019, 09:05:39 AM
Nice set up...does the sheath block the rod...looks like it would...just wondering.
Absolutely YES! That’s exactly how I designed it. No need for bungee loop to prevent loosing. Note that the rod holder is kept by screws on one side only. Between that and sheath I put 0.15” rubber washers, so it’s no problem to pivot the rod holder and draw the rod if I need it. But there’s no way it can be lost by accident.

I used this idea before on my TRC South Pole, works like a charm:

(http://pmgallery.pl/mobile2/trckdx1.jpg)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: comis on November 02, 2019, 10:45:45 AM
Elmax & canvas micarta today...

(http://pmgallery.pl/pmhosting/smora_web.jpg)

What knife is this?  Looks sweet!  :tu:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Rapidray on November 02, 2019, 01:44:23 PM
Absolutely YES! That’s exactly how I designed it. No need for bungee loop to prevent loosing. Note that the rod holder is kept by screws on one side only. Between that and sheath I put 0.15” rubber washers, so it’s no problem to pivot the rod holder and draw the rod if I need it. But there’s no way it can be lost by accident.

I used this idea before on my TRC South Pole, works like a charm:

(http://pmgallery.pl/mobile2/trckdx1.jpg)
Oohhh! It pivots...very nice and thought out!  :like: :cheers:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: PiterM on November 02, 2019, 06:41:09 PM
What knife is this?  Looks sweet!  :tu:

Thanks! Custom knife, made exactly to my specs and general idea by https://instagram.com/sliwkosky_knives
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Aloha on November 11, 2019, 03:36:44 PM
I picked up some really great fixed blades and neglected a few I had.  Over the weekend I packed my HEST.  I remember thinking it was such a thick blade till I got the BK2.  I haven't carried the BK2 but I did put a razor edge on it.  Its one heck of a slab of steel thats for sure.  It makes my HEST seem tiny which is funny cause its still a hunk of steel itself.  Both can be considered sharpened pry bars IMO and both can get very sharp.  I always wanted a BK2 but now that I have it I'm not sure its purpose  :dunno:.  I read a few pages back and the BK2 is a really awesome knife but goodness its one heavy beast too.  Probably best for a car or camper  :think:.  I do like it and its comfortable in hand. 

Its funny how now my HEST seems reasonable in terms of thickness. 
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: David on November 11, 2019, 07:24:27 PM
Yup the BK2 is a hand full. As one commentator stated long ago and I paraphrase the BK2 main purpose is to dismantle Buick's.    :D
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Aloha on November 11, 2019, 07:27:05 PM
 :rofl:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: magentus on November 11, 2019, 07:29:05 PM
Always loved the look of those HESTs  :like:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Aloha on November 11, 2019, 07:53:26 PM
Yeah me too.  Its a great knife that has got a really nice convex grind to it now.  The beak ( pry tip ) at the end is a little weird for me still but I have hesitated to remove it since it gives the knife an interesting look.  The deep choil and jimping are awesome in hand.

I have a RAT3 thats fairly similar however much thinner blade material.  Thinner in hand and just as comfortable oddly enough.  The thin blade material lends itself to a variety of chores for me but I do like the HEST quite a lot for a work knife. 

I understand the idea behind the HEST but I'm thankfully never in hostile environments so a work knife it is.  The RAT3 is wonderful all around.   
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: magentus on November 11, 2019, 07:55:24 PM
 Lovely! How does it compare with the mighty Izula II?
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Aloha on November 11, 2019, 08:18:34 PM
Well, I am still very much enamored with my Izula.  Recently I added paracord to the handle but immediately removed it.  The thinness of the knife is what really strikes me.  Its so comfortable in my hand as is.  While its about a 3 finger knife for me it fits my hand wonderfully.  I find the length of the blade just enough for all I do with it.  The thinness of the blade material is wonderful.  Every time I think I'd like a bit more knife the Izual reminds me I have a near perfect one.  At home I just carry it in pocket and its great sitting waiting for a job. 
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: magentus on November 11, 2019, 08:41:57 PM
Well, I am still very much enamored with my Izula.  Recently I added paracord to the handle but immediately removed it.  The thinness of the knife is what really strikes me.  Its so comfortable in my hand as is.  While its about a 3 finger knife for me it fits my hand wonderfully.  I find the length of the blade just enough for all I do with it.  The thinness of the blade material is wonderful.  Every time I think I'd like a bit more knife the Izual reminds me I have a near perfect one.  At home I just carry it in pocket and its great sitting waiting for a job.
:like: such a sweet tool.  :cheers:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: toolguy on November 11, 2019, 10:08:47 PM
Nice knives everyone congrats.

I occasionally run in a state park that has prohibitions concerning the length of the blade on a knife.They have stipulated a blade of less than 3.5".I would hazard a guess this rule was implemented to rule out the carry of a Buck 110 because of the popularity of that  knife.Like I stated ,it's just a guess. I decided to carry a fixed blade instead of a lightweight folder today.


Several years ago I modified a Buck 116 Caper  to be more compact and possess the ability to carry it closer to the body.This is it in its present form compared to another 116 Caper in its original factory condition.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Aloha on November 11, 2019, 10:46:44 PM
Nice work around.  I've got a soft spot for smaller fixed blades. 
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Rapidray on November 12, 2019, 03:11:10 AM
Great knives  :like: :cheers:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Aloha on November 12, 2019, 05:27:14 AM
This has become my favorite blade to carry while at home.  I cannot say enough about it.  I tend to chose smaller fixed blades but this feels perfect in my hand. 
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Rapidray on November 12, 2019, 04:46:59 PM
This has become my favorite blade to carry while at home.  I cannot say enough about it.  I tend to chose smaller fixed blades but this feels perfect in my hand.
It is a nice fixie!  :like: :cheers:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: sak60 on November 13, 2019, 12:39:33 AM
Nice knives everyone congrats.

I occasionally run in a state park that has prohibitions concerning the length of the blade on a knife.They have stipulated a blade of less than 3.5".I would hazard a guess this rule was implemented to rule out the carry of a Buck 110 because of the popularity of that  knife.Like I stated ,it's just a guess. I decided to carry a fixed blade instead of a lightweight folder today.


Several years ago I modified a Buck 116 Caper  to be more compact and possess the ability to carry it closer to the body.This is it in its present form compared to another 116 Caper in its original factory condition.
Nice mod toolguy :tu:
Do you still use the factory sheath with it?
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: sak60 on November 13, 2019, 12:44:54 AM
This has become my favorite blade to carry while at home.  I cannot say enough about it.  I tend to chose smaller fixed blades but this feels perfect in my hand.
I like it.  :salute: What is it I don’t recognise it?
Has some interesting lines in the blade.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Aloha on November 13, 2019, 06:39:23 AM
Benchmade Contego.  The lines are what drew me to it.   :tu:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Aloha on November 13, 2019, 06:40:04 AM
Thanks Rapidray  :salute:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: sak60 on November 13, 2019, 08:55:40 PM
Benchmade Contego.  The lines are what drew me to it.   :tu:
Thanks  :cheers:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: FInixNOver on January 29, 2020, 02:54:47 PM
Received a small fixed blade from China last night.
Hopefully, is not a clone, at least not any that I'm aware of...

Blade stock is 4mm thick and, is supposed to be, as they call it, "real D2". Most likely, some kind of Chinese equivalent.

I was welcomed to a strong moldy smell, as I opened the package! The box was covered in mold spots!! This resulted in contamination to the already crappy leather sheath and lanyard that came inside it. These 3 were throw in the trash for good measure. Well, I tried to clean the sheath, to have something to put the knife in, until I can make a new one, but the smell was just too intense.

Took the micarta handles apart and cleaned them with bleach, lemon, dishwasher soap, but it still has a moldy scent... I'm pretty sure it's pretty much disinfected, just can't seem to get rid of the smell. I'll leave them soaking in bleach for a couple of hours again tonight.

Now I need to source some leather to make a sheath for it. Until then, made one, real quick, it of cardboard and duct tape! It'll have to do for now :facepalm:

Other than that, it looks like a nice blade to have, feels good in the hand (4 finger grip), and it looks like it can take a beating!(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200129/bc5ce2a8be7bc9632443c48eb8a2a058.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200129/5146d9fffa617dc2cf8e4beadbdbf2d6.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200129/35a2465714d14f885898ab985c85ef59.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200129/2fbfc4d020b45e1ff6b7e570a986c149.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200129/7d15fe3cdaf6201f6c3799b607834a9b.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200129/1dfee7a03e199053443eac7b72798c83.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200129/9226c4b18c1a4813375da5778dabab65.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200129/6c9e7c5e19e9e92bd354e7b7c7e171ed.jpg)

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Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Rapidray on January 29, 2020, 05:10:16 PM
Looks like some nice think stock from the photos and being 4mm! Hope you will be doing a review on it  :like: :cheers:  :popcorn:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: FInixNOver on January 29, 2020, 05:19:40 PM
First I need to get rid of the moldy smell of the scales.

Maybe I could EDC it, during this year's fixie challenge...
I just need to search for the thread to see when it'll happen...

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Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Rapidray on January 29, 2020, 05:25:43 PM
That would be a nice one to carry for the fixie challenge!  :cheers:
Hope you get rid of the moldy smell
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Aloha on January 29, 2020, 06:37:22 PM
Maybe soak in coffee?  Try charcoal?  Good luck getting the smell out. 
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: sak60 on January 30, 2020, 01:24:23 PM
Looks like a handy user.
I’ve heard about oil of cloves being used to kill mould.
Baking Soda can be used for getting rid of odours too I think.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: FInixNOver on January 31, 2020, 12:58:52 PM
Tried some of your suggestions.
First, 3h soaking in bleach.
Washed with CIF. Then WD40.
Baking Soda followed by coffee.

Conclusion, much better, but I can still smell it if I get close to my nose.
One thing let to do tonight. Light sanding and I'm done.
It's at a point it's not being me anymore. It'll finally be ready to be EDC'd.

Still haven't checked when this year's fixie challenge will take place... :facepalm:

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Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Aloha on January 31, 2020, 03:47:37 PM
 :tu:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Rapidray on February 01, 2020, 03:39:31 PM
Forgot I had this one in my cargo pants so misses out on a lot of photos
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: cody6268 on February 01, 2020, 04:17:15 PM
I have a Kabar, that when I got it, reeked of cigarette smoke. Took most of the summer of either carrying it, or just laying it out on the porch to rid the sheath of the leather smell.
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Post by: Vjeko Posavac on February 01, 2020, 05:27:46 PM
Nice day after 2 weeks of fog and clouds so i'm out
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Post by: David on February 01, 2020, 05:35:27 PM
Nice day after 2 weeks of fog and clouds so i'm out

 :tu:     :like:
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Post by: Rapidray on February 01, 2020, 07:43:03 PM
Nice day after 2 weeks of fog and clouds so i'm out
Nice trio  :like:
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Post by: Vjeko Posavac on February 01, 2020, 09:17:11 PM
Thanks!
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Post by: sak60 on February 01, 2020, 11:33:34 PM
Nice trio  :like:
:iagree:
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Post by: David on February 02, 2020, 12:10:46 AM
Randall #5
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Post by: SteveC on February 02, 2020, 12:12:13 AM
 :o  Sweet one !   :drool:
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Post by: Rapidray on February 02, 2020, 01:29:38 AM
Oh boy, that is one beautiful Randall, stags and all.  :drool:  :cheers:
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Post by: sak60 on February 02, 2020, 09:02:35 AM
Awesome  :like:
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Post by: Aloha on February 09, 2020, 04:54:24 PM
Gonna carry my new to me Schrade 165OT.  Its heavy but makes sense for what it was designed for.  The blade shape is sexy AF.  Persian inspired  :think:.  I'm not sure if that would be correct but the upswept tip is nice regardless.     
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Post by: FInixNOver on February 09, 2020, 10:37:08 PM
Tried some of your suggestions.
First, 3h soaking in bleach.
Washed with CIF. Then WD40.
Baking Soda followed by coffee.

Conclusion, much better, but I can still smell it if I get close to my nose.
One thing let to do tonight. Light sanding and I'm done.
It's at a point it's not being me anymore. It'll finally be ready to be EDC'd.

Still haven't checked when this year's fixie challenge will take place... :facepalm:

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Lightly wet sanding with 500 grit got rid of the remaining smell!

Thank you all for the ideas!

I've been meaning to put Nix's sheath tutorial from last year's February Fixie Challenge (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php?topic=80375.0) to good use, and now I really had a reason to do it, since the sheath this knife came with, went directly to the trash.
I had to work it thin and soft leather, glued two layers together to get around 3mm in thickness, however the hardness of the leather didn't increase much...
Also, decided to not sew it, since the red and brown threads I have, wouldn't look good with the black leather or the green scales :facepalm: Instead used some Chicago screws I had laying around.
In the end it came out really good! I mean, I'm not completely satisfied, but I'm happy with how it came out for a first try. :D(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200209/02f6b009a29aa21930e6a1dd2831db56.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200209/85d12b2417111a1c604911c6f2fc48b5.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200209/1e4b413a639547b4ce6ee67e9e3c7760.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200209/31af317a037edc55186127262dee7003.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200209/e2477bb87fe67a68568b3881392188db.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200209/cf660e75cc7b89037668ead07a7df952.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200209/91d705f2ecb1fac8d8f4c888028984cd.jpg)

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Post by: sak60 on February 09, 2020, 11:54:07 PM
Great that you got rid of the smell, and the sheath looks like it will do just fine  :hatsoff:
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Post by: David on February 10, 2020, 12:30:20 AM
Randall #5
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Post by: SteveC on February 10, 2020, 01:56:02 AM
Sweet !    :drool:
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Post by: David on February 10, 2020, 02:02:43 AM
Gonna carry my new to me Schrade 165OT.  Its heavy but makes sense for what it was designed for.  The blade shape is sexy AF.  Persian inspired  :think:.  I'm not sure if that would be correct but the upswept tip is nice regardless.     

The schrade 165 is a great fixed blade. Glad you scored one.   :tu:   It appears to be in good shape. It's also one of Roberts favorites. Maybe your posting yours will lure him in when he feels better.   :)
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Post by: Aloha on February 10, 2020, 05:39:23 AM
Thank you.  I do hope he's feeling better as I'd love to see him posting pics.  It was a joy to carry today.  I am really liking the older sheaths.  They sure did make them well and they fit the knife terrifically. 
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Post by: eTripper on February 17, 2020, 11:01:54 PM
Randall #5

That's a beautiful Randall, David!  Hard to get, and impossible to part-with!  :D :o :like:
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Post by: David on February 18, 2020, 03:51:00 AM
That's a beautiful Randall, David!  Hard to get, and impossible to part-with!  :D :o :like:

Thank you! It's also good I didnt have to wait 5 years or pay secondary prices for it. My brother had it and decided to sell it. He knew I'd want it so he made me an offer I couldnt refuse.  :D
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Post by: Aloha on February 19, 2020, 05:18:59 PM
I think I showed the addition to my Izula sheath?  Just a couple scrap pieces of leather so I can wear this excellent knife on my belt. 
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Post by: Rapidray on February 19, 2020, 05:27:35 PM
I think I showed the addition to my Izula sheath?  Just a couple scrap pieces of leather so I can wear this excellent knife on my belt.
That is nice! Really nice fix!  :like: :cheers:
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Post by: Aloha on February 19, 2020, 05:34:25 PM
I'll pick up some screws after a little more testing.  I am liking carrying it this way tho.  Used artificial sinew which is pretty tuff.  I'm sure I can find some decent hardware locally. 
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Post by: JBW1 on February 21, 2020, 04:31:35 AM
Been carrying this for a few days now. I like the way my sheath is breaking in so far.
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Post by: Rapidray on February 21, 2020, 04:54:13 AM
Very nice - glad to see it is working out for you!  :like: :cheers:
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Post by: Aloha on February 21, 2020, 06:15:38 AM
Good to see it getting some time on the belt.   :like:
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Post by: MadPlumbarian on February 22, 2020, 06:52:51 PM
I got to find more out on this, there’s no stamps, I think it belonged to one of the older kids friends and he really doesn’t want it yet the Mrs kinda likes it because of the symbol at the end since it matches her tv show “charmed” must say very comfy grip, just very big!
JR
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Post by: RF52 on February 22, 2020, 07:02:03 PM
I think I showed the addition to my Izula sheath?  Just a couple scrap pieces of leather so I can wear this excellent knife on my belt.
Very nice :cheers:

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Post by: sak60 on February 23, 2020, 01:15:06 AM
I got to find more out on this, there’s no stamps, I think it belonged to one of the older kids friends and he really doesn’t want it yet the Mrs kinda likes it because of the symbol at the end since it matches her tv show “charmed” must say very comfy grip, just very big!
JR
I like the sheath.  :tu:
Maybe it’s a re- enactment piece. Looks like something a viking re-enactor would have.
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Post by: Aloha on February 23, 2020, 01:29:07 AM
 :iagree: Looks well made as does the sheath. 
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Post by: JBW1 on February 23, 2020, 03:27:15 AM
I like the braiding work on the straps!
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Post by: RF52 on March 19, 2020, 07:01:19 PM
Mora Eldris with a couple of buddies :cheers:(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200319/09ef6a449a9a92d73ec1b435ab0ddf96.jpg)

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Post by: SteveC on March 19, 2020, 07:20:57 PM
Nice pic !    :like:
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Post by: RF52 on March 19, 2020, 07:26:55 PM
Thanks Steve :cheers:

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Post by: Aloha on March 19, 2020, 07:50:05 PM
What a great selection of tools and a wonderful setting to be in.   :like:
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Post by: RF52 on March 19, 2020, 09:53:26 PM
Thanks :hatsoff: Always good to get out for a little while and enjoy the outdoors :like:

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Post by: eTripper on March 19, 2020, 10:50:28 PM
Thanks :hatsoff: Always good to get out for a little while and enjoy the outdoors :like:

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 :cheers: :like:
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Post by: sak60 on March 20, 2020, 12:16:38 AM
What a great selection of tools and a wonderful setting to be in.   :like:
:iagree: looks like a great area.
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Post by: RF52 on March 20, 2020, 12:19:15 AM
:cheers: sak60

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Post by: nmpops on March 22, 2020, 04:34:04 AM
I'll pick up some screws after a little more testing.  I am liking carrying it this way tho.  Used artificial sinew which is pretty tuff.  I'm sure I can find some decent hardware locally.

Chicago screws at your local hardware stores will work well.
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Post by: zoidberg on March 27, 2020, 07:25:44 AM
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49703631802_4950aaa928_b.jpg)
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Post by: David on March 27, 2020, 10:55:09 AM
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 8)     :like:
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Post by: Aloha on March 27, 2020, 03:19:45 PM
 :salute: Love it. 
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Post by: zoidberg on March 28, 2020, 07:07:57 AM
Thanks guys.   :cheers:
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Post by: zoidberg on March 29, 2020, 09:06:43 AM
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49711342967_ba5c825010_b.jpg)
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Post by: SteveC on March 29, 2020, 02:01:27 PM
Nice !    :like:
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Post by: Aloha on March 29, 2020, 03:36:08 PM
 :like: Food had no chance. 
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Post by: sak60 on April 08, 2020, 10:50:27 AM
Necking my Kolt knife for work.
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Post by: styx on April 08, 2020, 11:13:54 AM
oh that is a nice one
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Post by: RF52 on April 08, 2020, 11:45:36 AM
This one :tu:(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200408/8497c993a3b5bfbbba3d85c153275abd.jpg)

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Post by: Smashie on April 08, 2020, 12:10:39 PM
oh that is a nice one

Agreed, 'tis a thing of beauty  :tu:
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Post by: sak60 on April 08, 2020, 02:36:40 PM
oh that is a nice one
Agreed, 'tis a thing of beauty  :tu:
Thanks Guys
This one :tu:(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200408/8497c993a3b5bfbbba3d85c153275abd.jpg)

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Nice looking fb RF. Has some interesting lines to it.  :tu:
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Post by: RF52 on April 08, 2020, 02:45:57 PM
Thanks Guys Nice looking fb RF. Has some interesting lines to it.  :tu:
Thanks :hatsoff:
Yours is good looking too :cheers:

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Post by: sak60 on April 21, 2020, 10:37:08 AM
Necking my Fallkniven again. This time with a much rougher edge. I like it better.
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Post by: Aloha on April 28, 2020, 03:23:31 PM
Nice lines on that one.  It takes me a few tries to get the edge right.  More bite, polished, acute.....   Its fun to experiment. 
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Post by: sak60 on April 29, 2020, 01:44:04 AM
Nice lines on that one.  It takes me a few tries to get the edge right.  More bite, polished, acute.....   Its fun to experiment.
Thanks. I have found that a really smooth edge doesn’t suit most of what I cut. I now use my coarse DMT diamond stone, which is a couple of years old to sharpen everything no matter what the steel or use, no stropping.  I test the bite on the side of my finger and have found that if I strop it cuts less than with the edge left as is. I found the factory edge damaged quite easily at work but now it’s fine  :cheers:
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Post by: David on May 04, 2020, 03:40:47 AM
BRK Bush Seax
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Post by: sak60 on May 04, 2020, 06:52:38 AM
BRK Bush Seax
:like: Nice blade.
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Post by: sak60 on May 04, 2020, 07:18:36 AM
Pocketing my Fallkniven around the house today.
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Post by: SteveC on May 04, 2020, 02:01:29 PM
BRK Bush Seax


Sweet !     :drool:
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Post by: Aloha on May 04, 2020, 03:39:09 PM
Why the zip ties?  I do like the lines on this knife. 
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Post by: chip on May 04, 2020, 04:47:11 PM
I have always used a folding knife to open parcels and such to save resorting to using my best kitchen knives. But since the pandemic I have started using a small kitchen knife as I always wash my hands and knife after opening packages and it’s much easier to thoroughly clean and disinfect a fixed blade than a folder. Not mentioning it would also wash away any lubricant in the pivot.

I have to use a kitchen knife as all my other fixed blade knifes are large bushcraft knives.
So may have to look into a small 2 1/2” - 3” fixed blade for all the jobs around the house my old spyderco tenacious used to do.
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Post by: David on May 04, 2020, 05:04:27 PM
Quote from: sak60 link=topic=51
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Pocketing my Fallkniven around the house today.

 :tu:     :like:
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Post by: sak60 on May 05, 2020, 03:03:56 AM
Why the zip ties?  I do like the lines on this knife.
Thanks. The tab has worn and lost it’s grip a bit. They’re to add a little extra pressure. It’s all I’ve been able to come up with so far. Normally I would ditch the sheath and make something else but it’s so slim and flat I don’t think I could replicate it successfully.
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Post by: sak60 on May 05, 2020, 03:04:48 AM
:tu:     :like:
Thanks David   :cheers:
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Post by: Aloha on May 05, 2020, 06:20:54 AM
Nice simple fix.  I've used zip ties thinking it would be a last ditch fix and they wound up being a permanent fix 
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Post by: sak60 on May 05, 2020, 09:50:23 AM
Thanks. I haven’t come up with anything better yet.
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Post by: Aloha on May 05, 2020, 03:33:04 PM
Curious, would Falkniven send a sheath?  My partners Gerber fixed blade sheath broke and she messaged them and lo and behold they send a sheath no questions asked. 
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Post by: Sea Monster on May 06, 2020, 12:34:41 AM
This knife was a gift from a friend a few years ago, who knew I was into knives and saw it for sale at the right price.

I have a love hate relationship with it. It's not very "me" - But it's useful as all get out, and build like a brick smurfhouse, so (hopefully to the pleasure of the guy who made it, as it's a one-off) it gets used for everything from scraping paint off timber to cutting upholstery.

It's made from 4mm thick spring steel, It's not as hard to sharpen as you'd think, and holds and edge nicely (especially considering how I treat it)

The maker has now moved onto to buying specific blade steels, and does all sorts of fancy handles, and his blades are now stamped with his logo - and cost three times as much.

I'm pretty pleased to have one of his very first knives sold, and I like to think that the money spent on it helped him buy some materials or tools to continue his passion to becoming a professional knife maker.

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Post by: sak60 on May 06, 2020, 03:09:54 AM
Curious, would Falkniven send a sheath?  My partners Gerber fixed blade sheath broke and she messaged them and lo and behold they send a sheath no questions asked.
Good question, and I was just thinking that when I was trying to work out another fix which is why the ties aren’t on it in the photo. I bought it from a local bricks and mortar knife store here, so I could take it to them and ask about it.
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Post by: sak60 on May 06, 2020, 03:17:25 AM
This knife was a gift from a friend a few years ago, who knew I was into knives and saw it for sale at the right price.

I have a love hate relationship with it. It's not very "me" - But it's useful as all get out, and build like a brick smurfhouse, so (hopefully to the pleasure of the guy who made it, as it's a one-off) it gets used for everything from scraping paint off timber to cutting upholstery.

It's made from 4mm thick spring steel, It's not as hard to sharpen as you'd think, and holds and edge nicely (especially considering how I treat it)

The maker has now moved onto to buying specific blade steels, and does all sorts of fancy handles, and his blades are now stamped with his logo - and cost three times as much.

I'm pretty pleased to have one of his very first knives sold, and I like to think that the money spent on it helped him buy some materials or tools to continue his passion to becoming a professional knife maker.
:like:
Looks like a handy knife with a comfortable handle.
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Post by: David on May 06, 2020, 03:28:41 AM
Bush Seax again.
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Post by: David on May 06, 2020, 03:47:40 AM
This knife was a gift from a friend a few years ago, who knew I was into knives and saw it for sale at the right price.

Looks like a handy knife.      :tu:      :like:
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Post by: Sea Monster on May 06, 2020, 08:41:13 AM
Looks like a handy knife.      :tu:      :like:

It is indeed. 10cm blade and 10cm handle. (4" for the special folk)

I'm not a huge fan of the "heel" - Well see what happens with that in the future.
Due to the thick material and the full tang, it's a little heavy in the rear, but I guess that means if you drop it it will at least land butt side down!
and the mass gives it a very solid confident feel.

It is very slightly concave from heel to belly - I'm not sure if this is by design, but I quite like it, as the shape helps to "catch" whatever I am cutting (cordage or material)

It is stiff as a stiff thing, with very little distal taper - I'm sure I could punch it through just about anything if I had a mind to (It might shatter, but it's not likely to bend)

I'm not sure if he copied (or was inspired by) an existing knife, or if just made what felt right at the time.

It has a patina treatment (no idea on the method) that keeps it pretty clean. I *have* had to rub off tea staining after I left it in poor conditions for a period of time.

For all that it is not necessarily everything that I would have picked in a knife, it's been a good tool.

The takeaway I suppose is - check the internet, but also local notice boards or community events to find out if you've got a small time maker near you - you might find yourself with a decent unique knife at the same cost, or less than, what you'd pay for something exactly the same as anyone else!
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Post by: sak60 on May 07, 2020, 03:06:25 AM
Bush Seax again.
:like:
Fallk. for me
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Post by: pfrsantos on May 07, 2020, 11:50:51 AM

Sweet !     :drool:

Dude !     :drool:
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Post by: JK on May 08, 2020, 09:58:36 PM
Is it an attractive knife, does it feel natural on the hand? No. But boy it cuts through a chicken carcass, plus it's ok to remove play-doh of the garden table. (Mora Companion SS).
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Post by: sak60 on May 09, 2020, 09:52:00 AM
Curious, would Falkniven send a sheath?  My partners Gerber fixed blade sheath broke and she messaged them and lo and behold they send a sheath no questions asked.
Checked the Fallkniven website and they sell the zytel slip/neck sheath separately 22SEK or $3.45 AUD. Maybe the store can get one.               
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Post by: Aloha on May 09, 2020, 03:10:32 PM
NICE  :woohoo:.  That'd be nice if you can get one. 
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Post by: sak60 on May 09, 2020, 03:25:19 PM
 :salute:
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Post by: sak60 on May 22, 2020, 10:32:07 AM
NICE  :woohoo:.  That'd be nice if you can get one.
KK in its new sheath.
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Post by: David on May 25, 2020, 01:14:48 AM
Cutting garlic scapes with the Bush Seax.
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Post by: sak60 on May 25, 2020, 02:19:42 AM
 :like: David. Would have been good for that. Looks like a usable kitchen blade as well.  :cheers:
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Post by: Aloha on May 25, 2020, 02:55:14 PM
KK in its new sheath.

 8) Looking good. 
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Post by: sak60 on May 25, 2020, 03:32:50 PM
 :hatsoff: it’s much better.
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Post by: David on May 25, 2020, 04:19:47 PM
:like: David. Would have been good for that. Looks like a usable kitchen blade as well.  :cheers:

It does good kitchen work.    :tu:
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Post by: Smashie on May 25, 2020, 06:01:33 PM
My small Wessex Blades neck knife

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Post by: David on May 25, 2020, 08:54:38 PM
Smashie   :tu:
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Post by: sak60 on May 26, 2020, 03:03:59 AM
 :iagree:
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Post by: Aloha on September 04, 2020, 12:29:59 AM
Been carrying this since getting it.  Its seen quite a lot of kitchen work.  Nice patina forming.
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Post by: David on September 04, 2020, 02:28:33 AM
 :tu:
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Post by: sak60 on September 04, 2020, 04:44:45 AM
 :like:
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Post by: Smashie on September 04, 2020, 11:28:14 AM
Boker plus subcom fixed blade

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Post by: Aloha on September 04, 2020, 08:06:01 PM
That looks awesome.   :like:
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Post by: eTripper on September 07, 2020, 05:55:11 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/ZNur3vph.jpg)
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Post by: David on September 07, 2020, 06:37:27 AM
 :tu:
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Post by: sak60 on September 07, 2020, 03:45:21 PM
 :like: eT/Smashie
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Post by: Aloha on September 18, 2020, 06:41:22 PM
Still carrying my GEC fixed blade.  The patina is really coming along.  I would have liked a little more belly but its worked great in the kitchen and for random things around the house.  I added a small bit of gorilla duct tape on the inside snap to stop it from scratching the blade unnecessarily. 
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Post by: sak60 on September 19, 2020, 01:54:31 AM
 :like:
Has a great vintage design and getting to look the part too.  :cheers:
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Post by: Aloha on September 19, 2020, 06:11:58 AM
Yes.  I really was drawn to the look and with more and more use its been pretty nice to carry and use. 
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Post by: derekmac on September 28, 2020, 01:35:44 PM
Not on me today, but carried it on the weekend. My Rat 3.
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Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: SteveC on September 28, 2020, 01:43:31 PM
Nice !    :tu:
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Post by: Aloha on September 28, 2020, 03:42:03 PM
 :iagree: and nice sheath too. 
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Post by: derekmac on September 28, 2020, 03:49:11 PM
Nice !    :tu:
:iagree: and nice sheath too. 
Thanks! :cheers:  The sheath is actually one of the reasons I bought this knife.  I really am not a fan of plastic (or any other type) sheaths, and really only like leather ones.  I think leather just looks more classy.  I love the look of wood handles too, so as soon as I saw this knife at Bass Pro, I had to have it, lol.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Aloha on September 28, 2020, 03:59:21 PM
I also appreciate the look of leather as it ages.  Those wood handles are nice.  The coating holds up really well.  I've used mine and its no worse for wear.  I added this leather belt loop to the standard sheath.  I like to carry this knife at 2 with the handle inward so I can retrieve with my left hand. 

A bit of time on the strop and these get hair popping sharp. 
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Post by: derekmac on September 28, 2020, 08:28:28 PM
Glad to hear about the coating, I was wondering how it would hold up. :tu:  Good idea adding the leather belt loop!
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Post by: David on September 28, 2020, 11:25:46 PM
Randall #5
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Post by: SteveC on September 29, 2020, 12:23:22 AM
 :like: :tu:
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Post by: Aloha on September 29, 2020, 05:03:25 PM
Thats a heck of a sexy blade there.   8)

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Post by: derekmac on September 29, 2020, 05:11:37 PM
Had my Rat 3 on my hip today, but took it off as it kept catching on the seatbelt latch on the forklift.

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Post by: RF52 on September 29, 2020, 07:08:27 PM
Randall #5
Do you know why most/all Randalls have such a big sharpening choil? :dunno:

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Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: David on October 01, 2020, 12:27:03 PM
No, I don't know why.
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Post by: David on October 05, 2020, 12:14:37 AM
Bush Seax
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Post by: SteveC on October 05, 2020, 01:57:16 PM
 :like:  :dd:
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Post by: derekmac on October 05, 2020, 03:42:54 PM
No pic :facepalm: but I have my Rat 3 on my hip.  8)
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Post by: sak60 on October 07, 2020, 02:22:52 PM
Bush Seax
:like: David.
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Post by: Alan K. on October 09, 2020, 01:06:02 AM
Just got this from Nix. It is marked Wissahickon after the town in Pennsylvania where it was made but I don't know if it has a name or model number or what it is made of.  Maybe Nix will remember that info.  It is not as heavy as it looks, but the handle is rather wide.  It is comfortable to use but a little awkward to carry, but that is just a first impression after only a few hours of carry.
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Post by: RF52 on October 09, 2020, 01:55:46 AM
Nice :like:

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Post by: derekmac on October 09, 2020, 02:45:47 AM
Had my Rat 3 on my hip again today.  It's a perfect EDC size (for me anyway), and I don't even notice it there.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: David on October 09, 2020, 03:04:10 AM
Just got this from Nix. It is marked Wissahickon after the town in Pennsylvania where it was made but I don't know if it has a name or model number or what it is made of.  Maybe Nix will remember that info.  It is not as heavy as it looks, but the handle is rather wide.  It is comfortable to use but a little awkward to carry, but that is just a first impression after only a few hours of carry.

 :tu:
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Post by: Aloha on October 09, 2020, 06:34:45 AM
Just got this from Nix. It is marked Wissahickon after the town in Pennsylvania where it was made but I don't know if it has a name or model number or what it is made of.  Maybe Nix will remember that info.  It is not as heavy as it looks, but the handle is rather wide.  It is comfortable to use but a little awkward to carry, but that is just a first impression after only a few hours of carry.

Looks great.   :like:
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Post by: Aloha on October 09, 2020, 05:43:10 PM
Day one with my new to me Bushcrafter.  I added some orange cord which I am really fond of the days.  I'm adding it to more and more as I like the pop it gives.   
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Post by: RF52 on October 09, 2020, 05:43:44 PM
Day one with my new to me Bushcrafter.  I added some orange cord which I am really fond of the days.  I'm adding it to more and more as I like the pop it gives.
:dd: :drool:

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Post by: Aloha on October 09, 2020, 09:13:43 PM
Not a bad first day with the Bushcrafter.  Knives on me especially fixed blade knives must be up for any task.  With the amount of deliveries we get we end up with a lot of boxes and the city only picks up recycling every 3rd week.  We have to break down all boxes to fit our smallish trash can.  I also needed to chop this plant back since it grows crazy if not.  My apple tree branches are dried then used for my smoker or burnt in my patio fire pit.  I wanted to break some down for fun and need. 

This knife handled each chore with ease.  Very comfy in hand and not a bad size.  Next up will be some kitchen prep work as I also like to use all fixed bladed in my kitchen regardless if thats what they were meant for. 

The color on the handles is so pretty I am instantly in love.  I'm gonna use this knife till the edge no longer easily cuts then see how to go about getting it back.   
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Post by: Aloha on October 09, 2020, 09:15:13 PM
I will try my first method which will be stropping then I'll go from there.  It came ready so I didn't do anything to the edge. 
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: David on October 09, 2020, 09:58:52 PM
Good lookin Bark River!    :tu:        :like:       Is the blade A2 steel? 
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Post by: Aloha on October 09, 2020, 10:41:35 PM
CPM3V my first with this steel. 
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Post by: David on October 09, 2020, 11:44:39 PM
CPM3V my first with this steel.

That's a good steel many people like.    :tu:
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Post by: Aloha on October 10, 2020, 01:09:22 AM
Did good today thats for sure.  A variety of materials cut also it was sent to me with a great edge.   
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Post by: sak60 on October 11, 2020, 04:22:15 AM
Nice new ones Alan & Aloha  :like:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Aloha on October 12, 2020, 04:03:53 PM
Carried the Bushcrafter yesterday.  I love using any and all fixed blades I get in the kitchen. Some perform great while others roles are best suited elsewhere.  This knife did a very good job on chicken.  Not too surprised and fun to do. 
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Post by: Nix on October 12, 2020, 04:41:01 PM
 :like:
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Post by: sak60 on October 13, 2020, 04:37:11 AM
 :like:
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Post by: derekmac on October 13, 2020, 03:00:08 PM
Very nice Aloha!!  I too added some orange cord to my Rat 3.
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Post by: Aloha on October 13, 2020, 04:04:01 PM
I got a 50ft length of it a little while ago.  I always use bright cordage on my out door gear ( yellow or neon green ) but this orange is very nice.  I've replaced nearly all my lanyards with it.  I only have a little left and theres some items I still want lanyards for  :D.

How you enjoying that RAT?   
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Post by: derekmac on October 13, 2020, 05:58:46 PM
I love it!  Sometimes I think it's a tad on the small side, but it carries sooooooo damn nice, and it is nicer to use than a folder or MT with the same size (or close to) blade.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Aloha on October 13, 2020, 06:15:59 PM
I know you're a big fella so I can see how it could be a tad small.  I like the choil which is pretty much how I grip the knife.  I feel it helps a lot with how it feels in hand. 

I thought the Izula would be a small knife in hand and it is BUT it works.  I get a 3 finger grip with my little finger dangling but its fine.  No lanyard no paracord wrap for me on this knife as I like it as is.

I love carrying a fixed blade and reach mine quite a lot.     

 
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Post by: derekmac on October 18, 2020, 10:28:38 PM
My Rat 3.

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Post by: David on October 19, 2020, 04:34:25 AM
Cool pics!    :tu:
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Post by: SteveC on October 19, 2020, 05:40:08 AM
 :iagree: :tu:
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Post by: derekmac on October 25, 2020, 06:19:49 PM
This beast Accompanied me on the Jeep run today.

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Post by: RF52 on October 25, 2020, 06:29:30 PM
:like:

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Post by: David on October 25, 2020, 10:29:39 PM
This beast Accompanied me on the Jeep run today.

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 :tu:     :like:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: David on October 25, 2020, 10:30:52 PM
Bush Seax
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Post by: styx on October 26, 2020, 11:16:41 AM
that looks cute
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Post by: Aloha on October 26, 2020, 02:38:01 PM
This beast Accompanied me on the Jeep run today.

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 :tu: 
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Aloha on October 26, 2020, 02:38:19 PM
Bush Seax

Such a great knife.   :like:
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Post by: SteveC on October 27, 2020, 12:56:50 AM
 :iagree:
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Post by: David on October 30, 2020, 11:20:03 PM
Been carrying it all week
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Post by: SteveC on October 30, 2020, 11:27:52 PM
Sweet !     :tu:
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Post by: sak60 on October 31, 2020, 07:50:23 AM
Bush Seax
They’re a great blade.  :tu:
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Post by: sak60 on October 31, 2020, 07:51:41 AM
This beast Accompanied me on the Jeep run today.

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Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Poncho65 on January 09, 2021, 01:34:48 AM
Hunt n Fisch  :woohoo:

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Post by: David on January 09, 2021, 02:19:41 AM
 :tu:      :like:
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Post by: sak60 on January 09, 2021, 05:10:15 AM
 :iagree:  :like:
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Post by: Poncho65 on January 10, 2021, 03:16:57 AM
Thanks David and sak :hatsoff: Been carrying it because of the Batman Challenge in the General Tool Forum and kinda liking it so far :cheers: been a year or more since I have carried it and it carries pretty good in the 6 o'clock position on my belt :salute:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Alan K. on January 16, 2021, 06:15:39 PM
I'm also carrying a fixed blade for the Batman challenge, the Wissahickon Critter, and I'm finding it is a lot more comfortable to carry than my initial impression lead me to believe.  I've got it on my belt at the eight o'clock position with the bottom of the sheath going into my pocket.  This keeps it unobtrusive and snag free.  I really, really like this knife.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: pipedreams on January 18, 2021, 04:41:47 AM
Dozier KM-6 Arkansas Toothpick.
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Post by: David on January 18, 2021, 06:17:34 AM
Dozier KM-6 Arkansas Toothpick.

Verah  8)     :tu:     :like:
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Post by: sak60 on January 19, 2021, 02:51:22 PM
Nice.  :like: I have just been watching a Dozier shop tour series on the AG Russell YT channel.
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Post by: pipedreams on January 19, 2021, 05:12:35 PM
Thank you, folks.  :hatsoff:
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Post by: Alan K. on January 26, 2021, 06:50:00 AM
Wissahickon Critter
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Post by: sak60 on January 26, 2021, 01:29:18 PM
 :like:  :tu:
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Post by: Deathtakeslast on January 29, 2021, 06:43:08 PM
I have this old Buck 120 in my bag today

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(https://i.postimg.cc/wRJYbRGv/62-B19-F70-D092-4-D07-8-F8-B-7-CC4-F179-F9-C6.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/wRJYbRGv)

(https://i.postimg.cc/WDWVDvZ2/81-F71757-F512-45-D7-A26-B-C9-DC15-D2879-B.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/WDWVDvZ2)

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Post by: David on January 29, 2021, 07:17:28 PM
Wissahickon Critter

 8).   :like:
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Post by: Poncho65 on February 02, 2021, 01:41:50 AM
I'm in another challenge and I am so far with a fixie again :ahhh :D the Hunt'n Fisch it is  :cheers:

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Post by: Poncho65 on February 02, 2021, 01:42:27 AM
Some sweet fixies, guys  :salute: :drool: :like: :like:

:nanadance:         :nanadance:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: David on February 02, 2021, 02:29:00 AM
I have this old Buck 120 in my bag today

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(https://i.postimg.cc/wRJYbRGv/62-B19-F70-D092-4-D07-8-F8-B-7-CC4-F179-F9-C6.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/wRJYbRGv)

(https://i.postimg.cc/WDWVDvZ2/81-F71757-F512-45-D7-A26-B-C9-DC15-D2879-B.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/WDWVDvZ2)

(https://i.postimg.cc/ZBXhcxj2/B4-EA5806-88-A9-4-F92-AB83-A4-B1-C0-A7642-F.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/ZBXhcxj2)

Good choice!     :like:
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Post by: David on February 02, 2021, 02:30:04 AM
I'm in another challenge and I am so far with a fixie again :ahhh :D the Hunt'n Fisch it is  :cheers:

(https://i.imgur.com/xttksQAh.jpg)

And a good one to have!    :tu:
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Post by: Poncho65 on February 02, 2021, 03:29:22 AM
Thanks David :hatsoff:
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Post by: sak60 on February 03, 2021, 03:41:03 AM
I'm in another challenge and I am so far with a fixie again :ahhh :D the Hunt'n Fisch it is  :cheers:

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Post by: Poncho65 on February 03, 2021, 04:06:19 AM
Thanks sak :hatsoff:

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Post by: zoidberg on February 03, 2021, 09:18:22 AM
Went with my slightly modified spew today.

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Post by: Poncho65 on February 03, 2021, 01:12:20 PM
Great pic, zoid :like: What kind of creepy crawley is that :ahhh

Also love the mod on that blade :salute: Looks a bit more pleasing to me than the factory :salute: :like:
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Post by: zoidberg on February 03, 2021, 09:55:25 PM
The creepy crawly is a Huhu Beetle (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Huhu_beetle).

I also think the blade looks better.
It's smaller size makes it good for kids to learn with.
And while I like a wharncliffe I thought having a bit of belly would be more practical and user friendly for them.

:cheers:
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Post by: Aloha on February 04, 2021, 01:21:39 AM
I've held one of those SPEW knives and they are nice.  The mod you did looks great.  Well done. 

I carried my GEC fixed blade today with a friend.  I like this knife ( fixed blade ) for all things kitchen prep. 
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: SteveC on February 04, 2021, 05:52:38 AM
The creepy crawly is a Huhu Beetle (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Huhu_beetle).

I also think the blade looks better.
It's smaller size makes it good for kids to learn with.
And while I like a wharncliffe I thought having a bit of belly would be more practical and user friendly for them.

:cheers:


"As food
The larvae of P. reticularis are edible to humans, with a long history of indigenous consumption, and their flavour has been described as like buttery chicken[12] or peanut butter.[13] There are different names in Māori for grubs at different stages of development, for example young larvae still actively feeding on timber are called tunga haere or tunga rakau, while full grown grubs which have ceased to feed and are preparing to pupate are called tataka and are the most prized (because there is no undigested wood pulp inside of them at this point). Huhu grubs may be consumed either raw or traditionally cooked in a hāngi, and are an especially rich source of fat in the New Zealand wilderness.[14] "


Ever had any zman ?   they sound delish .
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: zoidberg on February 04, 2021, 06:19:54 AM
Ever had any zman ?   they sound delish .

Yeah, they are pretty good. However most peeps can't handle eating them.
I grew up eating sago grubs which are similar so I don't mind that kind of kai.
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Post by: SteveC on February 04, 2021, 01:25:51 PM
 :like: :tu:
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Post by: Poncho65 on February 05, 2021, 03:47:08 AM
 :o :ahhh

The creepy crawly is a Huhu Beetle (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Huhu_beetle).

I also think the blade looks better.
It's smaller size makes it good for kids to learn with.
And while I like a wharncliffe I thought having a bit of belly would be more practical and user friendly for them.

:cheers:

I am a Wharniffe fan as well but that profile fits the handle and overall of that knife better to me :salute: :like:
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Post by: Poncho65 on February 07, 2021, 01:26:56 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/jec7FM3h.jpg)
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Post by: SteveC on February 07, 2021, 01:36:34 AM
Nice pic buddy !   :like:
Title: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Echotech on February 07, 2021, 06:11:48 AM

I carried my GEC fixed blade today with a friend.  I like this knife ( fixed blade ) for all things kitchen prep.

:like: I’ve been looking for a fixed blade and have seen you post pics of this GEC a few times Aloha and keep thinking what a fine looking knife it is. Checked some reviews and seems to fit the bill

Anyway just ordered myself one while the US/Australia $ conversion rate isn’t too bad :cheers:
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Post by: SteveC on February 07, 2021, 03:13:41 PM
 :like:
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Post by: Aloha on February 07, 2021, 04:26:54 PM
I think you'll like it.  Its been a great knife in my kitchen and for other chores.  I struggled a bit on which size to get.  I'm liking the old timey look quite a lot.  The sheath did need a mod because the inside button was contacting the blade.  Gorilla tape to the rescue.  The thread I started about GEC fixed blades Comis and I discuss it. 

Cant wait to hear what your thoughts are on it. 
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Post by: sak60 on February 08, 2021, 08:29:51 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/jec7FM3h.jpg)
:like:
Small fixed blades can be a very versatile knife.
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Post by: Echotech on February 08, 2021, 09:08:36 AM
:like:


I think you'll like it.  Its been a great knife in my kitchen and for other chores.  I struggled a bit on which size to get.  I'm liking the old timey look quite a lot.  The sheath did need a mod because the inside button was contacting the blade.  Gorilla tape to the rescue.  The thread I started about GEC fixed blades Comis and I discuss it. 

Cant wait to hear what your thoughts are on it.

Thanks guys :tu:

Aloha I read your thread with comis and although there’s some mixed feelings :think: you both seem to really like them overall.…the reviews I’ve watched on YouTube are also very positive

It really reminds me of, what I called at the time (1970’s), my first sheath knife, so there’s definitely a nostalgic angle to my purchase.

I’ve gone for the middle size with 3.5” cutting edge. Think that’s the sweet spot for me, comis pic of small and large was a big help in deciding.

It’s such a good looking knife I was powerless to resist :rofl:

:cheers:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Poncho65 on February 09, 2021, 12:03:25 PM
Thanks Steve and sak :hatsoff:
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Post by: FolderBeholder on February 09, 2021, 10:40:57 PM
My BanTang again.
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Post by: VICMAN on February 10, 2021, 12:48:33 AM
My BanTang again.

Very nice knife FB! :like: :tu: :tu:
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Post by: FolderBeholder on February 10, 2021, 01:55:46 AM
Very nice knife FB! :like: :tu: :tu:
Thank you Vicman!  :cheers:
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Post by: Aloha on February 10, 2021, 02:36:09 AM
BangTang  :like:.  Such a great blade shape.  Looks like it'll slice anything in its path. 
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Post by: FolderBeholder on February 10, 2021, 02:49:09 AM
BangTang  :like:.  Such a great blade shape.  Looks like it'll slice anything in its path.
Up or down, it'll slice it all!  Scares me sometimes just to handle it, but I love a sharp knife!
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Post by: Poncho65 on February 11, 2021, 12:00:07 PM
It looks very sharp :o Great pic :like:
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Post by: Poncho65 on February 11, 2021, 12:00:28 PM
The Hunt'n Fisch  :salute:

(https://i.imgur.com/wOK8zoLh.jpg)
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Post by: sak60 on February 12, 2021, 11:40:32 PM
My BanTang again.
:like:
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Post by: sak60 on February 12, 2021, 11:40:55 PM
The Hunt'n Fisch  :salute:

(https://i.imgur.com/wOK8zoLh.jpg)
:like:
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Post by: Poncho65 on February 13, 2021, 04:05:22 AM
Thanks sak :hatsoff:

Carrying the Hunt'n Fisch again :cheers:

(https://i.imgur.com/D1529Z0h.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/vp9B9dhh.jpg)
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Post by: David on February 13, 2021, 04:08:22 AM
 8)  pics Poncho!    :like:
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Post by: SteveC on February 13, 2021, 05:43:02 AM
 :iagree: :tu:
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Post by: Poncho65 on February 13, 2021, 09:22:22 PM
Thanks David and Steve :hatsoff:
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Post by: PiterM on February 20, 2021, 09:58:19 AM
Compact puukko by Laurent Juhel:

(https://pmgallery.pl/fs/wbt1_web.jpg)

(https://pmgallery.pl/fs/wbt2_web.jpg)
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Post by: SteveC on February 20, 2021, 02:01:14 PM
Great pics Piter ! :cheers:
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Post by: sak60 on February 21, 2021, 12:45:02 AM
 :like:
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Post by: David on February 21, 2021, 02:08:47 AM
Great pics Piter ! :cheers:

 :iagree:
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Post by: SurgeUk on February 21, 2021, 03:39:28 AM
:iagree:
:iagree: :like: +1  :tu:
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Post by: nate j on February 21, 2021, 11:00:34 PM
Bradford G-Necker...

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Post by: pipedreams on February 22, 2021, 03:51:02 AM
Bradford G-Necker...
That looks nice.
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Post by: nate j on February 22, 2021, 04:15:13 PM
That looks nice.

I like it so far, but just got it.  Yesterday was the first day I carried it.  Specifically, I appreciate the blade shape (simple, utilitarian, good cutting edge and usable point) and of course the ELMAX steel.

I won't carry a fixed blade in a leather sheath; kydex or plastic all the way for me, and this checks that box as well.  Should I happen to slip or trip and fall, be involved in a car accident, etc., I want a sheath that won't easily be penetrated by the blade.

The handle is also more comfortable than most skeletonized handles, probably because it is much thicker than typical.  In my experience, skeletonized handles are generally not thicker than the thickest part of the blade (usually the spine).  But this one is significantly thicker...
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Post by: sak60 on February 23, 2021, 12:06:48 AM
 :like:
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Post by: David on February 23, 2021, 03:34:59 AM
Bradford G-Necker...

Nice one!     :like:
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Post by: pipedreams on March 05, 2021, 12:32:50 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/EfcJARw.jpg)

Jeremiah Smith W2 clip point with cross-cut black and natural micarta.
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Post by: David on March 05, 2021, 12:50:06 AM
Very nice knife!    :tu:
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Post by: SteveC on March 05, 2021, 12:56:40 AM
 :iagree: :tu:
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Post by: Aloha on March 06, 2021, 03:32:00 PM
 :dd:  That's a beauty. 
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Post by: sak60 on March 08, 2021, 12:58:59 AM
 :like:
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Post by: Alan K. on March 10, 2021, 12:37:11 AM
Today I carried a Buck PakLite Skinner 140 in a brand new and very stiff Kydex necker.
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Post by: sak60 on March 10, 2021, 01:39:23 PM
 :like:
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Post by: Aloha on March 10, 2021, 05:35:22 PM
Nice hat  :like:.   I love the idea of a neck knives I just don't carry them.   May need to remedy that..
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Post by: sak60 on March 15, 2021, 12:55:02 PM
Fallkniven Kolt
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Post by: Aloha on March 23, 2021, 03:57:01 PM
I can see why.  It looks like it fits the hand like a handshake. 

I'll carry my Contego today.  Its a lot of blade and one I like very much. 
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Post by: David on March 23, 2021, 06:22:52 PM
Andrew and Aloha     :tu:
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Post by: sak60 on March 24, 2021, 02:04:50 AM
Thanks David :hatsoff:
Will be my carry today too.
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Post by: SteveC on March 24, 2021, 03:11:45 AM
Nice blades fellas!  :like:
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Post by: sak60 on March 24, 2021, 08:51:51 AM
Thanks Steve  :hatsoff:
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Post by: Aloha on April 03, 2021, 06:44:33 AM
GEC day for me.  I really enjoy using this knife for food prep. 
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Post by: eTripper on April 05, 2021, 01:36:00 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/Zfan1jbh.jpg)
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Post by: Aloha on April 05, 2021, 05:26:11 AM
There IT is.   :drool:
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Post by: SteveC on April 05, 2021, 05:38:06 AM
 :like:
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Post by: David on April 05, 2021, 07:23:57 AM
eTripper    :tu:
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Post by: sak60 on April 07, 2021, 03:02:36 PM
GEC day for me.  I really enjoy using this knife for food prep.
:like:
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Post by: eTripper on April 08, 2021, 02:30:45 AM
There IT is.   :drool:

Thanks!  :hatsoff:  Yep, she's a show-stopper!
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Post by: eTripper on April 08, 2021, 02:31:33 AM
Thanks Steve, and David!  :salute: :hatsoff:
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Post by: Aloha on April 08, 2021, 06:24:18 AM
Thanks!  :hatsoff:  Yep, she's a show-stopper!

It really is.
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Post by: Deathtakeslast on April 08, 2021, 08:12:18 PM
Dozier Professional Guides Knife with Wilderness Sheath
(https://i.postimg.cc/hJgts78Y/DOZIER-1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/hJgts78Y)

(https://i.postimg.cc/4K5NSNBx/DOZIER-2.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/4K5NSNBx)

(https://i.postimg.cc/n9sFrKZX/DOZIER-3.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/n9sFrKZX)

(https://i.postimg.cc/HcvWTvGG/DOZIER-4.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/HcvWTvGG)

(https://i.postimg.cc/FdHs55Bg/DOZIER-5.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/FdHs55Bg)

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Post by: Aloha on April 09, 2021, 03:39:07 PM
Very nice.  :like:
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Post by: Alan K. on April 09, 2021, 06:45:30 PM
 :iagree: That Dozier is really nice. :like:
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Post by: SurgeUk on April 15, 2021, 06:27:54 PM
Trying to brush up on my bushcraft skills (I have none what-so-ever  ::) )

Therefore, I dug out my only book that covers such matters and learned many, many things  :whistle:

I will get to use my lovely GAW at some point (cheers Dexter  :cheers: )
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Post by: Humayd A R Mahomedy on April 15, 2021, 09:12:58 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/Zfan1jbh.jpg)

 :like:
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Post by: Aloha on April 15, 2021, 10:39:47 PM
 :popcorn:

Even backyard bush crating is fun.  I've seen patio bush crating as well.  Skill building anywhere even the living room  :whistle:. 
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Post by: SurgeUk on April 15, 2021, 11:22:58 PM
:popcorn:

Even backyard bush crating is fun.  I've seen patio bush crating as well.  Skill building anywhere even the living room  :whistle: .
I could hack away at one of the pot plants  :dunno: (not sure Mrs Surge would be happy though :megaslap: )
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Post by: RF52 on April 16, 2021, 08:52:34 PM
Homemade Brisa necker :tu:
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Post by: sak60 on April 17, 2021, 10:41:03 AM
Nice one RF  :tu:
Should be very useful.
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Post by: PiterM on April 26, 2021, 08:01:54 PM
Harsey Tactical Nessmuk

(https://pmgallery.pl/harsey/wbh_coffee_web.jpg)
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Post by: Aloha on April 26, 2021, 08:43:10 PM
Great pic.  The sheath also looks to be a wonderful part of that set. 
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Post by: Vjeko Posavac on April 27, 2021, 09:00:30 PM
Puukko from Croatia made by ZL knives
Ironwood handle, stainless steel bolsters and elmax steel blade ... and nice leather sheath
 :drool: :drool:  :drool:
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Post by: RF52 on April 27, 2021, 10:17:55 PM
Nice one RF  :tu:
Should be very useful.
Thanks sak :hatsoff: It has been living in my pocket since I finished it and has come in handy lots of times :tu:

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Post by: SteveC on April 28, 2021, 05:37:38 AM
Puukko from Croatia made by ZL knives
Ironwood handle, stainless steel bolsters and elmax steel blade ... and nice leather sheath
 :drool: :drool:  :drool:


Sweet !     :like:
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Post by: sak60 on April 29, 2021, 02:50:51 PM
Harsey Tactical Nessmuk

(https://pmgallery.pl/harsey/wbh_coffee_web.jpg)
Puukko from Croatia made by ZL knives
Ironwood handle, stainless steel bolsters and elmax steel blade ... and nice leather sheath
 :drool: :drool:  :drool:
Great carries  :tu: :tu:
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Post by: Aloha on April 30, 2021, 05:20:11 PM
That Puukko  :drool:
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Post by: Aloha on May 07, 2021, 05:24:12 AM
Spent some time in the yard again.  I carried my nice little Erik Frost knife.  Such a great little garden knife and so light.   
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Post by: David on May 07, 2021, 06:21:08 PM
Harsey Tactical Nessmuk

(https://pmgallery.pl/harsey/wbh_coffee_web.jpg)

 8).    :tu:
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Post by: David on May 07, 2021, 06:23:26 PM
Puukko from Croatia made by ZL knives
Ironwood handle, stainless steel bolsters and elmax steel blade ... and nice leather sheath
 :drool: :drool:  :drool:

Beautiful knife!    :tu:
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Post by: sak60 on May 08, 2021, 03:34:01 AM
Spent some time in the yard again.  I carried my nice little Erik Frost knife.  Such a great little garden knife and so light.   
Nice choice  :tu:
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Post by: Aloha on May 08, 2021, 03:57:51 PM
Hi friend.  Its a great little do everything in the garden knife thats for sure.
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Post by: pipedreams on May 16, 2021, 02:14:53 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/kTd2MXO.jpg)

Giant Mouse.
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Post by: Echotech on May 16, 2021, 05:08:19 AM
The fantastic Mora Eldris, so light and well balanced you can place it on a flower stem but still mighty enough to put to proper work

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210516/09f202d90ed22ced1f45a5617fadb0d3.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210516/17e124e580a9f85adf3f408bde8963cb.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210516/f9c477c614a15b64b371c930f51207e7.jpg)
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Post by: sak60 on May 16, 2021, 06:19:37 AM
Great carry’s  :tu: :tu:
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Post by: zoidberg on May 16, 2021, 09:25:53 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/kTd2MXO.jpg)

Giant Mouse.

I'm really liking those lines.
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Post by: pipedreams on May 16, 2021, 03:23:50 PM
I'm really liking those lines.
Thanks! It’s a fantastic little knife.
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Post by: Deathtakeslast on May 16, 2021, 05:43:40 PM
My Tops
(https://i.postimg.cc/LnVnCJWr/Armageddon-2.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/LnVnCJWr)

(https://i.postimg.cc/dhHDFzw6/Armageddon-3.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/dhHDFzw6)

(https://i.postimg.cc/mP2h0bfh/Armageddon-4.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/mP2h0bfh)

(https://i.postimg.cc/MMRGyHR3/Armageddon-1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/MMRGyHR3)

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Post by: sak60 on May 17, 2021, 09:35:25 AM
 :like:
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Post by: Vjeko Posavac on May 17, 2021, 08:52:13 PM
Waiting for coffee to boil in my "playground"  :whistle:
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Post by: sak60 on May 23, 2021, 07:30:24 AM
Nice blade and playground  :like:
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Post by: Vjeko Posavac on May 23, 2021, 03:44:25 PM
 :tu:
Thanks! You are invited  :cheers:
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Post by: sak60 on May 25, 2021, 03:49:38 PM
 :hatsoff:
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Post by: Aloha on September 22, 2021, 02:09:18 AM
Cant believe this thread stalled.  I carried my new to me Finnish lovely. 
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Post by: David on September 22, 2021, 03:00:04 AM
Nice blade and playground  :like:

 :iagree:   :tu:

Cant believe this thread stalled.  I carried my new to me Finnish lovely. 

Nice knife.     :tu:
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Post by: Aloha on September 22, 2021, 05:46:36 AM
Thank you.  Its a real beauty. 
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Post by: RF52 on September 22, 2021, 08:20:55 PM
Seved EDC today :tu:
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Post by: Aloha on September 23, 2021, 01:19:24 AM
I like.  Wasn't sure of naked fixed blades or ones with cord wraps.  When I got my Izula that all changed.  I have no intention on putting a handle on it.  As for cord, its actually pretty comfy in hand. 
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Post by: RF52 on September 23, 2021, 07:40:07 AM
:iagree:
But I'm still thinking of making a handle for it :tu:

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Post by: David on September 23, 2021, 12:48:50 PM
 :tu:.     :like:
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Post by: Aloha on September 24, 2021, 06:03:14 AM
Benchmade with me all day. 
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Post by: RF52 on September 24, 2021, 08:05:13 AM
Nice! That one looks good :drool:

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Post by: Aloha on September 24, 2021, 05:35:14 PM
Its a big knife but I really like it.  Had wanted a "super steel" fixed blade and this is S30V so it fit the bill. 

Today I'll got with this wonderful Finnish knife.  Its in the wrong sheath but since it didn't come with one I used what I had.  I don't know much about the Brand but its sure nice in hand.  The knife is Karhunkynsi Finlad and the sheath is Marttiini so they work together quite nicely. 
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Post by: RF52 on September 24, 2021, 07:07:45 PM
:like:

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Post by: Aloha on September 24, 2021, 07:46:36 PM
Thank you.   :tu:
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Post by: sak60 on September 25, 2021, 12:51:06 AM
Benchmade with me all day.
:like:
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Post by: Aloha on September 29, 2021, 01:07:35 AM
Went with the Western today.  Its got a great size and thickness for quite a lot of cutting chores. 
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Post by: sak60 on October 02, 2021, 01:49:23 PM
Went with the Western today.  Its got a great size and thickness for quite a lot of cutting chores. 
Awesome oldie.  :tu:
Do you know it's age?
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Post by: David on October 02, 2021, 03:15:06 PM
Went with the Western today.  Its got a great size and thickness for quite a lot of cutting chores.

Good choice!    :tu:
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Post by: Nix on October 02, 2021, 05:08:40 PM
Awl sorts of cool knives popping up here!   :like:
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Post by: Aloha on October 03, 2021, 05:01:38 AM
Awesome oldie.  :tu:
Do you know it's age?

I'm guessing 50s/60s.  Still trying to narrow it down more. 
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Post by: sak60 on October 03, 2021, 03:39:48 PM
Still in great condition. The tang stamp may help.
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Post by: Aloha on October 03, 2021, 03:42:30 PM
Still in great condition. The tang stamp may help.

I have a tang stamp chart but mine is not represented.  From looking around others have noted the missing tang stamp as 50s/60s.  Yes its in very nice condition even having been used.  I really like these style knives with the leather stacked handle. 
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Post by: sak60 on October 04, 2021, 10:06:26 AM
"I really like these style knives with the leather stacked handle".
 :tu: I do too.
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Post by: Alan K. on October 07, 2021, 03:51:30 AM
The Brisa Enzo Necker 70.  I added a dangler to the sheath so it sits almost completely in my back pocket while still hanging from my belt.  It's unobtrusive and doesn't flap or catch on anything.
 :hatsoff:
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Post by: Aloha on October 07, 2021, 06:05:13 AM
Looks like a great size. 
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Post by: Farmer X on October 07, 2021, 06:13:07 AM
The Brisa Enzo Necker 70.
That's a sweet little fixed blade. I wish Michigan didn't make it something of a pain to carry fixed blades.
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Post by: David on October 07, 2021, 12:27:53 PM
The Brisa Enzo Necker 70.  I added a dangler to the sheath so it sits almost completely in my back pocket while still hanging from my belt.  It's unobtrusive and doesn't flap or catch on anything.
 :hatsoff:

I like that one!   8)
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Post by: Aloha on October 08, 2021, 04:12:31 PM
My first GEC looking good.   
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Post by: magentus on October 09, 2021, 09:59:43 AM
My first GEC looking good.
That's one of the best looking knives I've seen Aloha - makes me smile whenever you post a pic
 :like:
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Post by: Deedee on October 09, 2021, 02:20:23 PM
Marttiini + Opinel no8 + Champion = perfect combination
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Post by: SteveC on October 10, 2021, 01:42:47 PM
 :like: :tu:
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Post by: Aloha on October 11, 2021, 01:23:27 AM
That's one of the best looking knives I've seen Aloha - makes me smile whenever you post a pic
 :like:

Thank you.  As you can see I enjoy this knife a lot.  Its a great BBQ/Grilling knife.  Light and easy to carry as well. 
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Post by: Aloha on October 12, 2021, 12:21:07 AM
Carried one of my favorite work horses.  HEST. 
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Post by: SteveC on October 14, 2021, 01:43:24 PM
 :like: :tu:
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Post by: Alan K. on October 14, 2021, 05:00:31 PM
My becoming aware of the Hest about 10 years ago is one of the reasons for me searching for my ideal EDC fixie for the last several years.  I'm not really sure if I'm still seeking the ideal fixie, or if I just have a thing for buying small fixed blade knives. :whistle:

Today I have the Izula II, carried in a recently acquired horizontal cross draw sheath.  It's a huge improvement over the original plastic sheath which I could only carry comfortably in my back pocket and then I worried because it wasn't attached to anything.  I must have spent 10 hours over 2 or 3 days looking for the perfect sheath online and then I just happened to learn from a YouTube video about the Bradford Guardian that Bradford Knives sells the sheath they make for their Guardian on their website for only $10.00.  After I recovered from my head exploding I ordered one.  I'm very happy with the Bradford sheath and would recommend it.
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Post by: Antti Lammi on October 14, 2021, 06:55:25 PM
My becoming aware of the Hest about 10 years ago is one of the reasons for me searching for my ideal EDC fixie for the last several years.  I'm not really sure if I'm still seeking the ideal fixie, or if I just have a thing for buying small fixed blade knives. :whistle:

Today I have the Izula II, carried in a recently acquired horizontal cross draw sheath.  It's a huge improvement over the original plastic sheath which I could only carry comfortably in my back pocket and then I worried because it wasn't attached to anything.  I must have spent 10 hours over 2 or 3 days looking for the perfect sheath online and then I just happened to learn from a YouTube video about the Bradford Guardian that Bradford Knives sells the sheath they make for their Guardian on their website for only $10.00.  After I recovered from my head exploding I ordered one.  I'm very happy with the Bradford sheath and would recommend it.
Nice


Only Tools Matters
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Aloha on October 15, 2021, 03:53:02 PM
That looks like a great fit too.  Those Bradford knives  :like:. 
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Post by: Alan K. on October 20, 2021, 12:39:28 AM
The JG3
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Alan K. on October 24, 2021, 01:13:09 AM
Today the Buck 140 Pak Lite Skinner in Kydex to go with the Swiss Sportsman for the Delemont challenge.
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Post by: sak60 on October 24, 2021, 02:25:09 AM
2 x great small fixed blade choices Alan  :tu:
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Post by: Alan K. on October 24, 2021, 04:58:57 AM
 :hatsoff:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Alan K. on October 28, 2021, 06:41:07 PM
Today I've gone back to basics and I'm carrying the Mora No.1 Classic.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: eTripper on October 30, 2021, 07:58:11 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/H2dyw4uh.jpg)

Al Mar 5th Special Forces bowie.
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Post by: RF52 on October 30, 2021, 09:33:31 AM
Sweet!

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Post by: eTripper on November 01, 2021, 07:04:35 AM
 :tu: :hatsoff:
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Post by: SteveC on November 01, 2021, 07:17:25 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/H2dyw4uh.jpg)

Al Mar 5th Special Forces bowie.


Sweet !    :tu:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Alan K. on January 01, 2022, 08:31:29 PM
Today I'm carrying my Wissahickon Critter.  This knife is amazingly comfortable in the hand.  I only wish it had a lanyard hole because I like a short lanyard that I can get my finger through to help get a knife out of the sheath. :pok:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Aloha on January 02, 2022, 01:51:23 AM
 :drool:  Thats such a great looking knife. 
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: David on January 02, 2022, 03:21:50 AM
Good looking knife Alan!    :tu:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Alan K. on January 25, 2022, 06:31:54 PM
I tend to rotate my EDC fixies in for a full month at a time. I've been carrying this one since New Years.  The almost perfect EDC fixed blade knife, the CRKT Hunt'N Fisch.  It comes with an ambidextrous, horizontal sheath, so I carry it in front of my left pocket in the right hand cross draw position. It is very comfortable to carry.  I find the handle a bit slippery and that is the only fault I have with this knife. A shallow pattern on the handle made with a drill or a file should fix that, but it's such a nice piece I hesitate to risk it.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: SteveC on January 25, 2022, 06:35:14 PM
Have you tried roughing it up with some coarse sandpaper ?
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Alan K. on January 25, 2022, 06:49:37 PM
I hadn't thought of that. :dunno:  It feels like it is sealed with lacquer and I keep hoping it will wear off with use.  I've had it for a few years though and it has only slightly improved from use. Maybe some light sanding is all it needs. :cheers:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: GA1dad on January 25, 2022, 11:45:51 PM
I tend to rotate my EDC fixies in for a full month at a time. I've been carrying this one since New Years.  The almost perfect EDC fixed blade knife, the CRKT Hunt'N Fisch.  It comes with an ambidextrous, horizontal sheath, so I carry it in front of my left pocket in the right hand cross draw position. It is very comfortable to carry.  I find the handle a bit slippery and that is the only fault I have with this knife. A shallow pattern on the handle made with a drill or a file should fix that, but it's such a nice piece I hesitate to risk it.

That is a sweet looking knife Alan!!  :like:

I haven't carried a fixed blade since the 90's. I think I'm gonna set a goal to carry one at least once in the next couple of weeks.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: SteveC on January 26, 2022, 01:42:52 PM
I hadn't thought of that. :dunno:  It feels like it is sealed with lacquer and I keep hoping it will wear off with use.  I've had it for a few years though and it has only slightly improved from use. Maybe some light sanding is all it needs. :cheers:


Let us know how it works   :tu:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: charlie fox on January 26, 2022, 02:27:11 PM
I'm giving this guy a try at work today :tu:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Aloha on January 26, 2022, 03:56:20 PM
 :tu: Looks slim which should be a nice carry. 
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: GearedForwards on January 26, 2022, 04:14:18 PM
I hadn't thought of that. :dunno:  It feels like it is sealed with lacquer and I keep hoping it will wear off with use.  I've had it for a few years though and it has only slightly improved from use. Maybe some light sanding is all it needs. :cheers:

I'll also throw this into the ring:

Cut some thin strips of tape and apply where you see fit (I'd do the contours personally) to improve grip in a reversible way. Grip tape would obviously be king here, but may be a tad aggressive, so perhaps a fabric tape from the medical world  :tu:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Aloha on January 26, 2022, 04:28:55 PM
The polish they put on Micarta or wood can be slick.  The addition of lacquers or sealants can also add slickness.
At 8:20 he sands the handle down.  Its polished Micarta which IMO came out really nice. 

https://youtu.be/Q0-7SsSXMV0 (https://youtu.be/Q0-7SsSXMV0)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: SteveC on January 27, 2022, 05:40:06 AM
:iagree:

I was cringing every time he sanded against the grain so to speak,  leaving scratches across the spine  :ahhh

Otherwise it came out nice  :tu:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: GA1dad on January 27, 2022, 11:44:48 AM
I'm giving this guy a try at work today :tu:

That looks like it would be a fine knife for even the toughest tasks.  :like:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: GA1dad on January 28, 2022, 12:39:35 AM
I carried a pair of Westerns today,,, one on the belt and one in the pocket. They both saw a little use today.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Alan K. on January 28, 2022, 02:04:40 AM
I am a fan of Western Knives. I have one my dad bought in 1957 that still hones up shaving sharp. :tu:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: GA1dad on January 28, 2022, 02:20:07 AM
I am a fan of Western Knives. I have one my dad bought in 1957 that still hones up shaving sharp. :tu:

 :like: I think I have 3 fixed blade knives right now,,, and two are Westerns.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: SteveC on January 28, 2022, 05:32:16 AM
I carried a pair of Westerns today,,, one on the belt and one in the pocket. They both saw a little use today.


 :like: :tu:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Aloha on January 28, 2022, 03:46:22 PM
Looking good.  I like the size and shape of that fixed blade.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Alan K. on February 10, 2022, 10:17:28 PM
This Myerchin Offshore W100P fulfills my EDC fixed blade urge while keeping me in good standing in the combo edge challenge. :D
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Aloha on February 11, 2022, 03:34:41 PM
That looks like it'll do this trick.   :like:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Alan K. on February 16, 2022, 06:14:48 AM
The Myerchin W100P again.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: m47mu74nt on February 21, 2022, 08:32:26 PM
not that I carry i -I'd have no use for it-, but it is a very nicely designed blade :
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Aloha on February 21, 2022, 08:40:20 PM
 :like: Very purpose driven ( no pun ) fixed blade. 
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: m47mu74nt on February 21, 2022, 09:43:56 PM
:like: Very purpose driven ( no pun ) fixed blade.
It sure is, and I was really impressed by the center of mass, that makes it like an "arm-extention"
Not good to open letters though, too thick for that  :think:
"Sadly" (or maybe not) that's the main use I can have for it  :twak:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Aloha on February 22, 2022, 05:58:55 AM
https://youtu.be/zdfVERSvz4U

This video talks about the dagger, your dagger.  About the 3:10 mark or there about.  Pretty neat to think the origins of such a knife may have come from.  The video thumbnail could very well be the grandfather of your knife.   
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: cody6268 on March 20, 2022, 01:07:31 AM
CRKT Mossback Hunter. It's been my work knife for the past month or so.  It's a really solid workhorse, but I think the Mora Basic is better with gloves on.  Plus, I am sure replacing it won't be cheap. MSRP was around $60. I paid $20 on clearance, as it was retired in 2020. A Basic is under $10 no matter where I go, but for hard use, I spring for the $20 Robust.

(https://www.allaboutpocketknives.com/knife_forum/download/file.php?id=574691&mode=view)

Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: GA1dad on April 22, 2022, 12:00:22 AM
I exposed the Western to some fresh air today,,, even used it a few times. :rofl:

Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Aloha on April 22, 2022, 05:32:18 PM
Nice choices.  That Western looks like a nice all around carry. 

So most recently I've carried these,

Jumpmaster2 is my work horse WORK knife.  I can't ask for more and since getting it its been no less than amazing. 

Benchmade Contego.  I was wanting something other than my 1095 steels.  This fit the bill and has been a staple of my carry since getting it.  Before getting the JM2 it was my go to for work.  I now carry it as a at home do everything knife.  I bring it to work with me from time to time but the JM2 pretty much stole that position. 

I was looking at GEC and saw they made fixed blades.  After asking around I decided to get H30119.  I was looking for a slim carry for everything.  I have really enjoyed this knife.  I use it mainly for food/eating.  Its my eating knife and my paring knife in the kitchen.  It was also oddly enough my first GEC.  I do have one complaint.  The tang is not inline with the blade spine.  Not sure if thats a design or what?  If it was inline I would remove the upper guard. 

I got the next knife a while ago.  HEST original.  Its a brute.  Wasn't sure what I'd use this knife for but I wanted one.  I used it mainly for work when I got it then for camping/hiking.  Its a brute.  I've settled that this knife is my hiking knife.  I can't imagine breaking this knife and after some work on the edge its not bad for detail work. 

KJ Mora.  There are many Moras but this one is mine.  Love this little knife.  I've got nothing to say about this knife that isn't a glowing report.  Its my garden knife.  I have other Moras that see camping use but this is my wonderful little garden knife.  Its so comfortable in hand and sharp as a razor. 

Bark River Bushcrafter  Come on!!!!  I won this and I am so freaking grateful. I'll never be able to say how appreciative I am to have it.  Its so gorgeous and its so comfortable.  Its my camp knife.  Its my yard knife.  I've carried it off days to run errands.  I've carried it to box stores for yard supplies.  I put it on my hip along with my KJ Mora.  Theres nothing I cant do with those. 

Esee Izula.  Its my one and only Esee and its a very nice one to have.  I love the color too.  You'd think I never carry it by the looks and you'd be wrong.  If you see a Esee that has worn coating then props to that person.  This knife had no purpose other than me wanting a Esee.  It began as a companion blade to larger fixed blades or instead of a dedicated folder.  I used it mostly for work initially and still do from time to time.  Now its a knife I pick up because I hadn't in a while.  Its really a great knife and for me better than a folder.  Here in my area you can wear any size fixed blade but it has to be visible on your waist.  I don't tuck in my shirts so this is a little hard to wear legally.  Other blades I wear I use a dangler and can put my shirt over the top of the knife.  I pocket carry it around the house and wish I could legally around town. 

     

Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Aloha on April 22, 2022, 06:00:43 PM
Here are some blades I don't show al that often. 

Rat 3.  Its hard to believe I use this knife by the looks of it.  I love the color combination.  I had wanted a Esee and when I read something about Esee/RAT/Ontario I figured getting this RAT 3 was a good idea.  I picked it up at the flea market.  Its been a great knife.  It has been used for everything. 

Bark River Bush Seax.  Beast mode.  I'm not sure why I haven't shown a pic of this knife.  I've camped with it.  I've hiked with it.  I've used it in my yard. 

Bark River Canadian awesome.  Hahaha.  Yes thats the name I gave it.  Its my fancy knife.  I feel fancy carrying it.  While its not a knife I take beyond my property it is one I really enjoy having on my hip.  I've broken down whole chicken.  I've cut up many roasts.  I've prepped lots of dinners with this knife.  Not sure that is the profile of this knifes purpose but it is for me. 

Old Hickory.  Its a mod.  I posted somewhere about this mod.  I wanted a Kephart and this is my interpretation.  Its a pretty great knife.  Pretty affordable as well.  Camp kitchen, craft knife, basic all around camp knife. 

Karhunkynsi Finland. I saw this sitting on a table at the flea market.  Love at first sight.  I don't know much about it other than its wonderful.  I have to keep it dry cause this one wants to rust.  The ferrule wont stay bright but thats ok since its a user.  The bone I'm guessing is Reindeer?  I am not getting into the Puukko debate.  You can look that up in threads.  Its a beautifully simple knife.  Its my fancy camp knife.  Whatever I used my Mora for I use this knife for. 

Its been a fun journey with fixed blades for me.   Theres not a fixed blade I don't like.  I have a few more that don't live in storage and a lot that do.  First world "problems" with having a lot of fixed blades. 

 
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Alan K. on April 23, 2022, 01:44:10 AM
Impressive group of working knives Aloha.  I don't know what kind of work you do that needs a fixie every day (Please don't say dentist, please don't say dentist, please don't say dentist) but I am jealous of your selection.  Some of those seem a bit big for EDC to me as I try to keep blade lengths to 3 inches or less in my EDC fixies, but if you're comfortable with them then I can't argue with what works for you.  The grips on your DPx HEST indicate that it is the one made by Lionsteel in Italy. I have that one myself.  It was a recent acquisition that came without a sheath but I found this https://critpro.com/leather-belt-knife-sheath-to-fit-4-blade-knives/  which was the right combination of high quality and a perfect fit.  :cheers:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Aloha on April 23, 2022, 06:33:37 AM
Orthadontis  :whistle:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Alan K. on April 23, 2022, 08:52:28 AM
 :sa: :megaslap:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Aloha on May 10, 2022, 06:05:24 AM
Carried this work horse today.  Opened mulch, cut twine, and made a stake.  There were a few other tasks done but this it what I snapped a pic of. 
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: RF52 on May 10, 2022, 06:41:12 AM
What knife is that?

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Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Aloha on May 10, 2022, 03:28:54 PM
Bark River Bushcrafter.  Fabulous knife and my only 3V steel knife.  Not a whimper, not an objection, not even sweating with any work thrown at it. 

Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: RF52 on May 10, 2022, 06:03:09 PM
Good looking knife! And the handle looks really comfortable :like:

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Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Aloha on May 11, 2022, 02:17:13 AM
 It is very nice in hand.  Its a favorite thats for sure.

 :tu: Thank you. 
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Alan K. on June 12, 2022, 08:08:50 PM
Old reliable.  The top knife in the picture, the standard 152. The lower knife is a scrimshaw variant that also had the blade reshaped after the tip broke.  Someone, somewhere, has been carrying a Schrade 152 since they came out in 1974 and there's no reason not to.  Sometimes a good idea just can't be improved upon and this is one of those cases.  I love this knife for EDC.

Here's some history, http://www.collectors-of-schrades-r.us/corners/michael/152OT%20Sharpfinger%20and%20152UH%20Uncle%20Henry%20Wolverine%20Research.pdf
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: GA1dad on June 13, 2022, 03:08:11 AM
Very cool old Schrade. I have one like the top one,,, and recently saw a NOS scrimshaw one with packaging at the fleamarket. I probably should have bought it, but left it for someone else.

 :like:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Aloha on June 13, 2022, 02:36:24 PM
 :like: Those are some nice knives.  I see them at the flea market but they are always in very bad condition.  On one hand its nice to see someone carried the heck out of it and on the other I'm bummed cause they also abused the heck out of it. 
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Alan K. on June 14, 2022, 11:45:42 PM
Today it's the DPX HEST 2 by lionsteel.  I've never had an occasion to need the pry tool at the end of the handle and I can only foresee it poking me, tearing my shirts, and putting holes in the upholstery.  Seriously considering grinding it off.  Has anybody done that?  Would that qualify for the modder badge? :twak:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Aloha on June 17, 2022, 05:58:23 PM
I have a Dpx as well and the pry end is weird but I left mine.  Its nipped me a few times but nothing to where I felt I had to remove that end. 

Great little hard worker. 
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Alan K. on June 17, 2022, 06:08:49 PM
I'm going to carry this stag handled Western small game knife for a few days.  I've had this since way back but I never carried it much. The handle is a little small for me and the stainless doesn't hold an edge for long, however, it carries well and has a much friendlier appearance than last week's DPx HEST.  The HEST did put a gouge in one of my couch cushions as I had predicted it might. :oops:  I think I'm in the clear though, because I turned the cushion over before mama seen it.  :angel: Before I carry the HEST again I'll have to find a sheath with a full flap, or I'll have to grind off that ridiculously sharp pry tool at the end of the handle. :facepalm:  Anyway,  I pictured the Western here with a pen for a size reference. :cheers:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Aloha on June 17, 2022, 06:11:37 PM
Nice.  I really like those style knives.  I have a couple but sadly they don't seen nearly enough carry time.  Glad to see yours getting aired out.

A grind of the pry end on your Hest wont hurt anything.   
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Alan K. on June 17, 2022, 06:22:04 PM
I hesitate to do anything I can't reverse, but I may grind just enough of the sharp edge off of the HEST's pry tool to prevent any further harm to the cushions.
 :facepalm:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Aloha on June 17, 2022, 09:39:46 PM
I'm sure mama will appreciate that as well.  I don't love the pry end and so far no cushions have been mangled.   
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Alan K. on June 23, 2022, 06:16:19 PM
For the last 3 days I've been carrying the Mora Eldris.  It is meant to be pocket carried or slung from one's neck, but I found the Eldris in its scabbard fits perfectly in a flashlight pouch, so I am belt carrying it.  The only drawback is you still pretty much have to draw the knife in its scabbard and hold the scabbard in one hand and pull the knife out with the other, then drop the scabbard back into the pouch.  Not an ideal solution but it is comfortable to carry it this way.  It's fine if you have the time to do things at a leisurely pace, and of course, if you have both hands available.  This is not the carry technique you're going to want to be using if you ever have to cut yourself out of a tangled parachute for example, but if all you're doing is basic cutting tasks it does that very well in a nice compact and lightweight package. :cheers:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Alan K. on June 26, 2022, 07:36:18 PM
Last change up for the month. I've really enjoyed carrying these fixies that I haven't had a chance to carry because I'd been in so many challenges over the last year.  For this final week of June I'm carrying the ESEE JG3.  It carries beautifully with the sheath in my back pocket while hanging from my belt.  That is my preferred carry for a vertical configuration sheath. The leather sheath is so much better than the plastic sheath that came with the Izula 2 which I found impossible to belt carry and could only carry it in my pocket but without the connection to my belt.  The JG3 is long enough that I don't need to add a dangler to let it hang into my pocket.  It's got a nearly 4 inch blade so it is longer than I would normally consider for an EDC carry, but because of the excellent leather sheath I don't notice the extra length.  The JG3 has an ergonomic shape to it making it a very comfortable knife for all day use.  It is exceptionally capable and was well thought out by its designer James Gibson.  The 1st picture with the sheath is from when I first got it.  In the second picture, taken today, the blade has gotten lighter and the handle has gotten darker from use.  :cheers:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Alan K. on August 26, 2022, 12:42:48 AM
Today I'm carrying the CRKT Hunt'N Fisch in its very comfortable horizontal sheath.
For anyone who can legally carry a fixed blade knife there will be a fixed blade challenge in October.  I haven't started a thread yet for everyone to sign up but I will get to that sometime in September.  I will post another reminder here when that thread is posted.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Aloha on August 28, 2022, 01:07:46 AM
Some great knives. 

I don't show this often but its one I do enjoy. 
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Alan K. on August 29, 2022, 01:42:41 AM
Looks like a Canadian belt knife.   :like:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Alan K. on August 29, 2022, 01:44:34 AM
There is now a thread for the October 2022 EDC Fixed Blade Challenge.  I hope many of you will join me for the challenge.  Here's the link to the challenge thread.
https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,89794.new.html#new
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Aloha on August 29, 2022, 05:21:01 PM
Bark River calls it a Canadian Special but yeah pretty much a take on it. 

I was on a commercial property yesterday when I spotted a fella moving out of his unit and attached to his belt was a fixed blade.  He was busy as was I so I didn't get a chance to ask what he was carrying.  Nice to see tho. 

I was carrying my Benchmade.

Today I'll carry one of my very favorites.  I love this knife more than I can express. 
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Alan K. on August 30, 2022, 01:12:41 AM
 :like:
The Bark River looks great.  Will you be joining the fixed blade challenge in October?
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Aloha on August 30, 2022, 01:22:17 AM
I really should.  I carry one everyday.  Let me go and sign up. 

Thanks Alan.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Alan K. on August 30, 2022, 02:39:59 AM
Today I carried the Buck PakLite 140 skinner in a Kydex neck sheath.  It will be the same for the next couple of days too.  Kind of a last fling since the Ranger challenge starts in a couple of days and that means no fixies until the October Challenge.
 :facepalm:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Aloha on August 30, 2022, 07:54:55 AM
 :tu: Looks like a competent fixed blade. 
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Old Happy Tiger on August 30, 2022, 07:27:58 PM
Old reliable.  The top knife in the picture, the standard 152. The lower knife is a scrimshaw variant that also had the blade reshaped after the tip broke.  Someone, somewhere, has been carrying a Schrade 152 since they came out in 1974 and there's no reason not to.  Sometimes a good idea just can't be improved upon and this is one of those cases.  I love this knife for EDC.

Here's some history, http://www.collectors-of-schrades-r.us/corners/michael/152OT%20Sharpfinger%20and%20152UH%20Uncle%20Henry%20Wolverine%20Research.pdf

Hey hi  :salute: I don't know if you have seen it or not, but a few years ago Taylor Brands that owned the Schrade brand name sold that and other brands to BTI tools who is a subsidiary of the same parent company who own Smith & Wesson firearms: American Outdoors Brands. The interesting thing that I just saw, is they are making U.S.A. made knives again on a limited basis and one of those is the Schrade Sharp Finger! There has been positive / negative reviews on Amazon that I've seen.. But you can't go 100% by reviewers either, IMHO.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Alan K. on August 30, 2022, 10:43:18 PM
There are plenty of Schrade USA (before Taylor Brands) Sharp Fingers on the auction sites that are in various states of disrepair, or they are in perfect condition and priced accordingly.  If I could find a new Schrade 152, made in the United States, I might consider it.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Aloha on October 31, 2022, 05:33:37 PM
I really like this little fixed blade.  Its a great companion around the house in the garden. 
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Gareth on October 31, 2022, 06:50:34 PM
I'm loving the little Frosts mate.   :drool:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Aloha on November 01, 2022, 02:38:39 PM
 :salute:

Its a wee fixie, its also a quality knife.  I love to carry it when home and doing chores.  I think I'll sand the handle just a bit more then add some bees wax to it. 

I'll add, I have some brutes as far as fixed blades are concerned.  I also have some "super steel" fixed blades that can puncture car doors.  This little fella can do everything its needs to do without fuss and its so easy to carry.  It sharpens up nicely and however old it is its still in use so that has to account for something.  I got it at the flea market a while back and fell in love at first sight.   
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Aloha on November 16, 2022, 04:41:35 PM
Today I'll carry this beauty.  Its a heck of a cutter thats for sure.  I have an after market sheath thats been woking out pretty good. 

I picked it up at the flea market and immediately loved it.  I don't know much about maker or model but I do know its a heck of a knife.

Karhunkynsi Puukko with bone/wood handle full length rat tail tang. 
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Alan K. on November 17, 2022, 05:13:58 AM
 :like:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Farmer X on November 18, 2022, 04:13:11 AM
 :iagree: That is a terrific Puukko!
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Aloha on November 18, 2022, 05:04:10 PM
Today I'm going with my BM Contego.  Spirit and Champ for size reference. 
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Aloha on November 22, 2022, 04:27:59 PM
Going with my Izula today.  I am still running the leather loops I made.  I carry at 1ish and draw with my left hand
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Alan K. on November 22, 2022, 05:41:39 PM
I like your home-made leather loops.  I also went with ESEE today but the Izula II which I carry on the other side to draw with my right hand.  Please forgive the recycled picture. :cheers:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Aloha on November 22, 2022, 05:49:36 PM
 :like:  I tried many ways to carry it.  I like the set up I have now but I'd love to carry in pocket legally.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Alan K. on November 26, 2022, 03:23:54 PM
I've been carrying the Izula II for a couple of weeks and there's nothing about this knife I don't like.  However, I got bored with the horizontal, crossdraw carry, so I decided it was time to switch to the Brisa Enzo Necker 70. The Brisa hangs from my belt, but with almost the entire sheath in my back pocket thanks to the dangler adding an extra couple of inches.  I love my lanyard with the Kraken bead. It really helps with the draw when I slip my little finger in the lanyard loop as I draw. :cheers:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Aloha on November 27, 2022, 02:28:52 PM
 :tu: Sounds like a nice way to carry discreetly. 
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Alan K. on December 20, 2022, 07:59:48 PM
I'm still faithfully carrying an EDC fixie but I haven't been very good about posting lately.  This month I have carried a Schrade (U.S.A.) Sharpfinger 152, the Wissahickon Critter, and my ESEE JG3.  Here they are posing for a group photo.  The sheath for the JG3 is not in the photo because it remained on my belt.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Farmer X on December 20, 2022, 11:17:48 PM
Quite a nice trio! :tu: I do believe I've figured out a couple of ways I can carry a fixie...once I've sold a few things and can justify the purchase of an ESEE Candiru and/or Izula.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Aloha on December 21, 2022, 12:38:20 AM
Excellent trio.  That Wissahickon Critter looks like a comfortable one to hold.   
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Alan K. on December 21, 2022, 01:26:37 AM
The Wissahickon Critter is a very comfortable knife to use. The handle is very wide, and rounded but not completely round. :cheers:

FarmerX, this guy is in North Carolina where he can not conceal a fixed blade knife, but he can wear a fixed blade knife in his pocket if the sheath has a pocket clip that will show on the outside of the pocket because then it is showing as much as any other pocket knife.  That's his loophole.  Might be similar in Michigan or you might be dealing with an entirely different concern or set of restrictions.  I just don't know what restrictions you're dealing with, but I hope this helps in some way.  You can skip to around 8 minutes to see him talking about the sheaths with pocket clips.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5k0-Lq_tZe0&t=130s
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Farmer X on December 21, 2022, 09:12:46 PM
I'll have a look at that video before too long.

Michigan's statute on concealment is particularly onerous in its ambiguity. From AKTI's Michigan knife laws page (https://www.akti.org/state-knife-laws/michigan/):

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(A) weapon is concealed when it is not discernible by the ordinary observation of persons coming in contact with the person carrying it, casually observing him, as people do in the ordinary and usual associations of life.

If I carry a fixie about my neck, and don't hide it under my shirt, I'm okay. In the pants pocket that's behind the cargo pocket, I should be okay. On my belt while wearing a winter coat...forget it.

The best solution? Relocation.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: cody6268 on December 23, 2022, 09:55:55 PM
Cold weather and a lot of layers call for an older Finnish-made Fiskars Puukko.

(https://www.allaboutpocketknives.com/knife_forum/download/file.php?id=613486&mode=view)

With its dangler, it fits above and out of the way of a hoodie, a medium-weight coat, and a raincoat.


(https://www.allaboutpocketknives.com/knife_forum/download/file.php?id=613497&mode=view)

Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Aloha on December 23, 2022, 09:57:02 PM
Great gear Cody. 
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Alan K. on December 24, 2022, 01:00:07 AM
Yup.  That works for me.  I'd probably trade a medium sized SAK for the Schrade Stockman though, because I gotta have scissors in my EDC. :cheers:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Echotech on January 15, 2023, 08:25:31 AM
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Post by: SteveC on January 15, 2023, 01:55:37 PM
 :like: :tu:
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Post by: Alan K. on January 15, 2023, 02:03:59 PM
Great picture and love the 113.  :dd: :2tu:
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Post by: Aloha on January 15, 2023, 06:23:29 PM
 :dd:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Echotech on January 16, 2023, 01:46:35 AM
Thanks guys  :tu: :cheers:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: David on January 16, 2023, 01:57:11 AM
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 :tu:    :like:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Aloha on January 20, 2023, 11:01:35 PM
Bark River Canadian Special in Aloe. 
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Farmer X on January 21, 2023, 04:57:17 PM
 :like:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Aloha on January 21, 2023, 06:32:14 PM
Thank you.

I really need to carry that knife more.   Its a great size and blade shape. 
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Sos24 on January 22, 2023, 03:45:39 AM
White River Always There Knife (ATK)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230122/500be2589f3b9480172797dfa83ec99c.jpg)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Aloha on January 22, 2023, 06:13:37 AM
 :like: :like:

Thats for both knives. 
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: SteveC on January 22, 2023, 01:47:30 PM
White River Always There Knife (ATK)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230122/500be2589f3b9480172797dfa83ec99c.jpg)


Nice Eureka jack !   ;)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Sos24 on January 22, 2023, 08:58:58 PM

Nice Eureka jack !   ;)
Thanks.  It is still one of my favorites
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Alan K. on January 22, 2023, 09:27:30 PM
Love the ATK. It looks like a great size for EDC.  I bet you barely notice it's there. :cheers:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Farmer X on January 22, 2023, 11:10:20 PM
More love for the ATK!

I'm only carrying the Izula II, but it joined the Garberg for a photo opportunity earlier today.

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Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Aloha on January 23, 2023, 03:55:20 AM
Excellent pair.   A lot can get done with those two at hand.  My Izula has been naked since getting it but I'm feeling inclined to clothe it seeing yours. 
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: David on January 23, 2023, 04:39:09 AM
Bark River Canadian Special in Aloe.

 :tu:.  :like:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Alan K. on January 23, 2023, 08:10:04 AM
Excellent pair.   A lot can get done with those two at hand.  My Izula has been naked since getting it but I'm feeling inclined to clothe it seeing yours.

ESEE's micarta is really nice.  It has enough texture to be non-slip without being too rough.  There are other companies that make G-10 scales or printed scales and of course you can always carve your own out of wood or do a paracord wrap. :cheers:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Aloha on January 23, 2023, 04:05:32 PM
I've seen the G10 and it does look nice.  So far I've enjoyed using mine without any handle covers.  I do like the look and feel of Micarta.  We'll see.

Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Farmer X on January 24, 2023, 02:36:55 AM
Thanks, Aloha! :cheers: Do you have the original Izula or the II? I should get a little more serious about acquiring a band saw and a drill press...
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Aloha on January 24, 2023, 06:03:24 PM
I have the original.  I added a paracord handle wrap but took it off almost immediately.  Because I use this knife at times in wet situations the cord didn't work for me.

I don't find the knife uncomfortable so I've just left it naked.

Today I'll carry both, well over the course of the day that is.  Izula for work and GEC for inside. 
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Farmer X on January 25, 2023, 12:10:02 AM
A very capable duo! :tu: I like the mid you did to the Izula sheath...has me wondering if the clip plate would work in a side draw setup. :think:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Alan K. on January 25, 2023, 02:48:22 AM
You can mount the factory clip sideways for horizontal carry.  I didn't like the ESEE scabbard carried sideways because the knife is handle heavy so the knife and scabbard wanted to hang handle down.  This might be improved by tying a tassel to the bottom hole for a counterweight, but it would have to be really heavy like a steel ball bearing monkey's fist or a heavy bead.  I just went ahead and bought the Bradford Guardian sheath for it which I find is a great improvement. Aloha probably doesn't have the problem because he doesn't have the handle scales on his knife.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Aloha on January 25, 2023, 03:42:22 AM
 :tu: Mine is light and the loops helped as well. 

 
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Aloha on February 07, 2023, 03:59:45 PM
Todays fixed blade. 
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Farmer X on February 08, 2023, 06:46:27 AM
 :like:
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Post by: MadPlumbarian on February 08, 2023, 03:33:41 PM
Nice, I almost got one, and was going to weave a paracord grip, but just never got it,, love the color!
JR
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Aloha on February 08, 2023, 03:50:21 PM
Thanks.  I did the paracord wrap but when it got wet I decided to take it off.  I dont mind it naked.  The color is really fun.  Its a really good little knife that can do a lot. 
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Aloha on February 10, 2023, 04:28:49 PM
Carried one that is pretty special to me.  Got it in a GAW from NIX.  I had wanted to try 3V which had me looking at a lot of knives.  The Bushcrafter was one of many.  I won for which I am still very grateful.  Its a wonderful knife that will hopefully be passed thru many generations of mine. 

Please don't let its good looks fool you.  I use it.  As with any fixed blade I am carrying it will be used in my kitchen.  It's not the most agile but I can peel cucumbers, slice very ripe tomato, and do anything I need.  Don't you just love those pretty dark red/burgandy handle slabs?  When most knives of this heritage come in wood handles this one stands out. 

Always thankful for this superb knife.       
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Farmer X on February 11, 2023, 06:31:46 AM
Don't you just love those pretty dark red/burgandy handle slabs?
Heck yes. That's a real beauty! :like:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Alan K. on February 12, 2023, 03:47:04 AM
I like it!
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Farmer X on February 12, 2023, 06:18:41 AM
My Izula II doesn't see hard use yet, but I sure do love it. I now feel somehow incomplete when I can't have it around my neck.

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Post by: MadPlumbarian on February 12, 2023, 02:51:25 PM
My Izula II doesn't see hard use yet, but I sure do love it. I now feel somehow incomplete when I can't have it around my neck.

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Nice,,
JR
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Aloha on February 12, 2023, 03:37:40 PM
FX, its easy to carry which makes any knife IMO one I want to carry.  It's not bad looking either.  No hard use needed as you saw 3V on kitchen duty ;).  Its there for whatever you'll need or just to fondle. 
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Alan K. on February 19, 2023, 02:40:20 AM
Just arrived! This Buck 113 Ranger was opened with the ESEE  JG3 which I've been carrying for a week and then immediately took the JG3's place on my belt.  It shouldn't take me long to figure out if the 113 cuts and carries as good as it looks.  :cheers:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Sos24 on February 19, 2023, 05:30:48 AM
All these Izula post are making me really want to replace the one I can’t find.

Just arrived! This Buck 113 Ranger was opened with the ESEE  JG3 which I've been carrying for a week and then immediately took the JG3's place on my belt.  It shouldn't take me long to figure out if the 113 cuts and carries as good as it looks.  :cheers:
I’d be surprised if you don’t like the way 113 cuts.  As far as carry, that is more subjective.  I use a Bradford horizontal sheath instead of the one it came with and like it better.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Alan K. on February 28, 2023, 06:13:16 PM
Still carrying the Buck 113 Ranger.  I really like this knife but I wish either the sheath hung a little bit lower or the knife fit further into the sheath because the butt of the knife is poking me in my side fat when I sit.  I may just add a couple of inches with a dangler.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Aloha on February 28, 2023, 06:16:32 PM
Looks good.  Finding the right sheath is crucial.  I hope you can sort out how to best carry your 113. 
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Alan K. on February 28, 2023, 06:21:55 PM
Well, I need to lose the overhanging girth, but for the time being a dangler may be easier. ::)
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Aloha on March 09, 2023, 04:42:58 PM
I am putting this beauty on my hip today. 
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Alan K. on March 10, 2023, 12:17:35 AM
And a fine OKC it 'tis.  :cheers: Practicing my brogue for St. Patrick's day. :twak:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Echotech on March 10, 2023, 01:48:47 AM
Great fixies Alan & Aloha  :like:

Since getting my 113 it's become a firm fave and I'm mighty tempted by the Rat 3, I've the Rat I and Rat II folders and like them a lot

 :cheers:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Aloha on March 10, 2023, 03:56:47 PM
Thanks. 

Its a great knife.  By the looks you wouldn't think I use it much.  Its held up quite well for what I use it for.  I've taken it to work, camping, hiking, and general use around the home.  Its very comfortable in hand.  Its easy to put a keen edge on tho you'll have to look after that exposed metal as it will rust.  The black coating in the right light shows marring but its holding up great.  The micarta is smooth with no sharp edges. 

It is handle heavy which for me makes for nimble blade use.  The jimping is nice and smooth so no torn up thumbs.  I'd say its a goldilocks in terms of size, blade thickness, materials, and my purposes.  The sheath does it job and hold my knife rock solid.  I have a leather sheath I also use.

I like the finger choil tho my fat finger does get quite close to the edge.  I've had this knife for a while now and enjoy it as much as I do my Bark River knives. 

I did work on the edge as I was not happy with the cutting performance.  I was still pretty new at the time to sharpening and terminology.  I have 17dps with 20dps micro bevel.  I think I am sayin that correct?  This thing is awesome.  I don't know the specs on the heat treat but goodness, whatever it is they nailed it.       

https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,63507.msg1193056.html#msg1193056
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Aloha on March 10, 2023, 06:10:18 PM
I've had this one a while as well.  Mtech 8063 with 440C steel which I tend to believe.  Its been a solid knife given that I purposely abuse it.  I sanded the black paint or whatever was on the blade and had to sand the handles cause they were very aggressive.  They could still use another sanding tbh. 

This fixed blade is pretty close to my RAT3 in terms of size, shape, and feel in hand.  Its a little heavier at the handle but not bad at all.  I actually like this choil much better.  The sheath is very tactical but does the job.  I have a leather sheath for this one as well.  I primarily use it at home.

I've dulled this blade something awful hitting concrete and making contact with gravel.  I have no issues using this blade as hard as I need to.  Don't we all have a beater knife?

I can get this knife back to razor sharpness on my Lansky guided system with no problems.  I have to say I really like this knife and I'm certain it would stand up to a survival or tactical situation.  It does need work out the box but thats fun for me so no problems. 

 

 
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Aloha on March 14, 2023, 04:49:39 PM
Bark River today. 
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Post by: SteveC on March 15, 2023, 12:31:46 PM
Nice pic Mario !   :like:
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Post by: Aloha on March 15, 2023, 03:03:33 PM
Appreciate it.  Some journaling while the weather was nice.  Rains were on the way and they are here now. 
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Aloha on March 23, 2023, 06:40:11 PM
Bark River Canadian Special.  Lot of knife for a rainy day but I really like it.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Farmer X on March 24, 2023, 06:16:03 AM
I like it, too! :tu:
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Post by: Echotech on March 24, 2023, 10:43:42 AM
  :iagree: :like:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Alan K. on March 24, 2023, 03:40:13 PM
Very nice knife.  Rain or shine. :cheers:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: HarleyXJGuy on March 29, 2023, 01:47:34 AM
So whenever I carry a blaster I carry what I call a get off me knife. Something to help protect against a gun grab.

Often a Clinch Pick or CRKT Minimalist worn weak side appendix.

Lately this has been my choice. If you can throw a punch you can use this knife.

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/i86/HarleyXJGuy/FullSizeRender_dmrvGpp3ugadyqGeBVrSZD.jpg)

Index finger goes in the hole and you just make a fist over the handle. Easy peezy.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Alan K. on March 29, 2023, 02:20:50 AM
Interesting variation on the theme.  I had been thinking about a Ka Bar TDI for years and never did get one.  I did get this similar knife to prove the concept.   However, carrying a knife for defense means you don't use it for anything else lest it become dull, or damaged, or lost.  Then you wouldn't have it when you needed it.  That whole carrying a knife and not using it concept didn't work for me.  I hope my situational awareness is enough to keep a bad guy far enough away to avoid grappling.  I would absolutely carry one if I was a cop though.  They have real need these days.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: HarleyXJGuy on March 29, 2023, 02:56:59 AM
Interesting variation on the theme.  I had been thinking about a Ka Bar TDI for years and never did get one.  I did get this similar knife to prove the concept.   However, carrying a knife for defense means you don't use it for anything else lest it become dull, or damaged, or lost.  Then you wouldn't have it when you needed it.  That whole carrying a knife and not using it concept didn't work for me.  I hope my situational awareness is enough to keep a bad guy far enough away to avoid grappling.  I would absolutely carry one if I was a cop though.  They have real need these days.

Hmm not sure I buy into the keep everyone far away or the bad guy will always telegraph his intentions.

As for carrying something I won’t use except in the worst of circumstances…

Pretty much the definition of my blaster. 25 years daily carry never once needed it.

All that said something in between gun and harsh words is probably much more likely to be needed. Say OC spray.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: HarleyXJGuy on March 29, 2023, 02:58:53 AM
Forgot to add I teach CQB to Homeland folks and Police departments and almost without fail they all carry small fixed blades on their kit.

For what that’s worth.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Alan K. on March 29, 2023, 04:14:14 PM
Your life experience is worth quite a bit.  What you say makes sense, but I carry too much stuff already.  For what it is worth I can recommend the knife I bought for this use.  It's from Bud K, model BK3313, if they still have it. :cheers:
https://www.budk.com/SOA-Vengeance-Concealable-Neck-Fixed-Blade-Knife-with-Molded-Kydex-Sheath-G10-Handle-38246
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Aloha on March 29, 2023, 09:03:18 PM
Nice blades.  I have a TDI and its a nice blade.  I don't carry it but I do like to carry oc spray.  I don't carry it mainly because its just not something I'd use. 

Today I'm carrying Bark River Bush Seax. 
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: HarleyXJGuy on March 29, 2023, 10:37:13 PM
Nice blades.  I have a TDI and its a nice blade.  I don't carry it but I do like to carry oc spray.  I don't carry it mainly because its just not something I'd use. 

Today I'm carrying Bark River Bush Seax.

Nice looking fixie. What steel is the blade on that thing?
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Aloha on March 29, 2023, 10:51:29 PM
Thank you, its A2.
https://knifesteelnerds.com/2019/04/22/a2-steel-history-and-properties/

I don't use it hard even tho I think it could take it.  I enjoy it as a heavy duty knife around the house.  I have also taken it camping which its done quite well.  Love the shape of the blade and man its comfortable in hand. 

Blade edge of about 4 1/2in and over all of about 10in.   
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Alan K. on March 30, 2023, 05:32:31 PM
 :like:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Aloha on March 30, 2023, 06:06:01 PM
One of my most favorites Benchmade 183 in S30V.  Not the easiest sheath the carry so I added the attachment so I can dangle from my belt.  It works out good.  Its a big knife and I like that.   
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: MadPlumbarian on March 30, 2023, 06:36:50 PM
Dang, that things a monster!
JR
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Aloha on March 30, 2023, 07:21:17 PM
Its a heck of a piece of S30V that for sure.  The knife I carried the other day is as large with a thicker blade stock.  Both are 10" OAL which is big for me even.  I tend to prefer smaller blades tho it was love at first sight and use.       
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Aloha on March 31, 2023, 04:46:06 PM
Going with small fixed blade today.  Can't say enough about this little knife.  While many wrap the handle or buy nice handles I'm still enjoying mine as is.  I may pick up handles at some point but so far so good. 

I wear it between 1 and 2 o'clock so I can draw with my left hand. 
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: MadPlumbarian on March 31, 2023, 04:59:42 PM
Nice!
I only have one fixed blade,
JR
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Aloha on March 31, 2023, 06:08:06 PM
Whacha got?
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: MadPlumbarian on March 31, 2023, 06:26:29 PM
Whacha got?
A very small KA-BAR, very sharp, and the sheath can be set to belt or clip,,
JR
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: MadPlumbarian on March 31, 2023, 06:29:44 PM
The kids got the freaking behemoth of knives, it’s got to be a good 14-16” long, I’ve posted it on the forum somewhere, that and he’s got two freaking katanas..
JR
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Aloha on March 31, 2023, 06:36:14 PM
KaBar is sweet.  I have the same tho plain edge. 
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: MadPlumbarian on March 31, 2023, 07:15:14 PM
KaBar is sweet.  I have the same tho plain edge.
Nice, but it’s my only fixed, everything else I own is folding.. except for like two emergency type that only have a pull blade that you can’t cut yourself on..
JR
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Aloha on March 31, 2023, 07:43:13 PM
I enjoy fixed blades when I work because I know I'll be needing it often.  One motion to be ready to use which for me works best.  I also like the ability to use "harder" as needed.  Clean up is simple, typically less expensive for similar materials, also for me much easier access. 

At home I enjoy them for much of the same reasons.  I don't "hard" use them but I'm not worried ever how hard I use them, if that makes sense. 

I'm also not worried to hand to my partner or someone fairly capable with knives.  Most folks use kitchen knives and have some idea how to handle one. 
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: old Lefty on April 01, 2023, 12:19:41 PM
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Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Alan K. on April 02, 2023, 11:01:30 PM
It looks handy, but I would like to see it out of the scabbard. :cheers:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Alan K. on April 02, 2023, 11:03:08 PM
I've been carrying the Buck 113 Ranger since I got it in early February.  It carries well and is a pleasure to use.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: HarleyXJGuy on April 02, 2023, 11:28:11 PM
I've been carrying the Buck 113 Ranger since I got it in early February.  It carries well and is a pleasure to use.

Hmm, love me some Buck.
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Post by: old Lefty on April 04, 2023, 01:45:32 PM
It looks handy, but I would like to see it out of the scabbard. :cheers:
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There you go. Today’s General Lee and SwissCard for reference. I know Picoeur is aimed solely for the tactical/karambit fighting/Libre-style market but I think it serves as a general knife as well. I originally bought it as a first aid/seat belt cutter type of tool but have found it more versatile than that. And once in a awhile I do mix up my knife training with it as well


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Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Alan K. on April 04, 2023, 06:28:18 PM
Thanks for posting that.  I think it could be very useful as long as it holds its edge.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Aloha on April 05, 2023, 06:12:22 PM
That is a neat knife.  I can see it useful for a variety of chores.

Here is one I haven't carried in a little while.  Dpx HEST.  Great knife and tough as nails.  I bought a sheath for it but I dont like it so I used an old purse to make this leather one. 

 
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Post by: Alan K. on April 05, 2023, 11:10:09 PM
I like my H.E.S.T. too, but I can't wear it because of the sharp pry tool at the end of the handle.  Last time I wore it I gouged a hole in the upholstery just sitting on the couch.  :facepalm:  I think it should have come with a full flap sheath like the older Buck 103 skinners.  In fact, I've been looking for an older Buck 103 sheath to try it out. :cheers:
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Post by: Aloha on April 05, 2023, 11:22:27 PM
I agree.  One model did come with a sheath like you mention.  I cannot recall which one tho.  I'm sure tho you can find what you're looking for. 
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Post by: Alan K. on April 06, 2023, 02:01:55 AM
It was the DPX H.E.S.T. II Woodsman. :cheers:
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Post by: Aloha on April 06, 2023, 03:55:29 PM
YES  :tu:. 
 
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Post by: Aloha on April 07, 2023, 07:00:07 PM
Decided to carry my Bark River Canadian Special. 
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Post by: Alan K. on April 07, 2023, 11:21:34 PM
I really like that knife. Is it my imagination, or is the handle getting darker with use? :cheers:
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Post by: Alan K. on April 07, 2023, 11:40:10 PM
I've been carrying the Buck 113 Ranger since I got it almost 2 months ago and I need to carry something else.  Of course, I couldn't put it away without putting it through my castaway challenge where I use the knife in question to open a coconut.  I chose a sprouted coconut because the solid core of a sprouted coconut is a nice treat that is, in texture, rather like eating a coconut flavored apple.  First step is to cut off the top of the coconut.  Next I cut the husk into segments that can be peeled away from the nut.  Finally I crack open the nut and enjoy my prize.  Unfortunately it tasted horrible.  I think I just waited to long to open this one and it was beyond edible.  I did save the baby coconut palm which I potted, so it wasn't a total loss.  In any case, I determined that if I was stranded on a tropical island with the Buck 113 I could open coconuts so I wouldn't starve. :cheers:
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Post by: Aloha on April 07, 2023, 11:59:22 PM
 :like:

Yes the handles are slowly getting darker.   
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Post by: Alan K. on April 13, 2023, 11:40:14 PM
Schrade USA 152 Scrimshaw series.  This one has a whale on one side and a tall ship on the other.  The blade is not the normal 152 shape, having been reshaped by a previous owner.  I've seen a number of older 152s that have been reshaped as this one has, and it is most likely due to breaking off the tip.
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Post by: nate j on April 14, 2023, 01:00:46 AM
Schrade USA 152 Scrimshaw series.  This one has a whale on one side and a tall ship on the other.  The blade is not the normal 152 shape, having been reshaped by a previous owner.  I've seen a number of older 152s that have been reshaped as this one has, and it is most likely due to breaking off the tip.
Nice.  I do love some scrimshaw.
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Post by: Farmer X on April 14, 2023, 06:55:58 AM
Me, too! :tu:
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Post by: Aloha on April 14, 2023, 05:42:46 PM
+3  :tu:
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Post by: Aloha on May 04, 2023, 03:15:00 PM
Bark River Bush Seax.  Its a big knife and one I really enjoy carrying. 
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Post by: Alan K. on May 04, 2023, 08:46:29 PM
 :like:
I realize now the seax is sitting on a potted cactus, but I didn't recognize what I was looking at at first.  I thought that was a bowl of food of some kind and had to ask myself what the hell is he eating?
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Post by: Aloha on May 04, 2023, 10:18:11 PM
 :D  It also has my burnt incense sticks in it.  That little fella is pink with some other colors and grows so slow.  Its also in the shade about half the day. 

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Post by: Aloha on May 20, 2023, 04:14:56 AM
Ran my Izula all day and yesterday.  Gosh I love this little one. 
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Post by: Farmer X on May 20, 2023, 06:08:18 AM
You and me both! :tu:
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Post by: Aloha on May 20, 2023, 04:39:22 PM
Its a wonder you got along without one for so long right?  Small but such a great knife. 
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Post by: Alan K. on May 29, 2023, 11:49:49 PM
The more I carry a Schrade Sharp Finger the more I like it.  This one has been on my hip for the last 3 weeks.  Before that I carried the Brisa Necker 70, the Buck 113, the Wissahickon Critter, and the ESEE JG3 for about a week each.  The thing about the Sharp Finger is it is so easy to carry and it feels natural to use it in place of a folder for so many tasks, which I believe is the point of an EDC fixie.  Yesterday I forgot my multitool and SAK in the house so I didn't have an awl with me.  :twak: I used the Sharp Finger to bore a hole in the side of a plastic planter that was retaining water.  :cheers:
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Post by: nate j on May 30, 2023, 01:30:28 AM
Good stuff, Alan!

You’ve also highlighted one of the use cases for why I prefer an acute point on an EDC blade (if you’re only going to carry one blade):  it works pretty well an awl when you don’t have a dedicated awl on you.
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Post by: Echotech on May 30, 2023, 03:01:46 AM
Good pairing Alan  :like:
Had my Sharpfinger out on the weekend and had forgotten how much I like it, very versatile and nice and light  :cheers:
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Post by: Aloha on May 30, 2023, 03:25:48 PM
Nice carry Alan. 
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Post by: Alan K. on June 04, 2023, 06:42:09 PM
I'm trying real hard to abide by the spirit of the Surge challenge this month, so I'm not carrying anything else.  I am really missing the convenience of a fixed blade knife for my cutting chores, however, so here is Just a little taste to keep my hands from shaking too badly.  My DPX HEST II and the Sharpfinger 152OT. :ahhh
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Post by: Farmer X on June 05, 2023, 06:42:13 AM
 :like:
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Post by: Aloha on June 05, 2023, 03:30:53 PM
There are days I leave mine behind so I know the feeling.  Nice blades  :tu:
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Post by: David on June 17, 2023, 02:00:56 AM
Horsewright Cowboy Toothpick
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Post by: Alan K. on June 17, 2023, 06:12:03 AM
Very interesting fixie.   :like:  What's the size?
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Post by: Farmer X on June 17, 2023, 06:14:52 AM
Horsewright Cowboy Toothpick
That one is way too cool! :2tu: Horsewright Knives are very much on my radar now...
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Post by: Aloha on June 18, 2023, 05:19:17 PM
I like small knives and that also includes fixed blades.  That is a wonderful looking little fella.  :like:
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Post by: David on June 18, 2023, 05:31:07 PM
Very interesting fixie.   :like:  What's the size?

5 15/16" OAL.  Blade is 2 3/8"

I like small knives and that also includes fixed blades.  That is a wonderful looking little fella.  :like:

I've developed an interest is small fixed blades several years ago. Havent pursued it to hard. Horsewright has several models I've wanted to try for some time so finally just decided to go for it.   :ahhh     :D
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Post by: Aloha on June 19, 2023, 04:26:48 PM
Thats a good size.  Little fixed blades for me are to my mind paring knives.  I don't alway need a large chef knife.  I have three paring knives I used constantly in my kitchen.  The same is true for my feed blades.  My GEC, Izula, and Mora classic are so good in what they do and can do.  I was cutting up an old futon mattress the other day for the garbage can.  I reached for my BM mini griptilian then switched gears and reached from my Izula. 

There is something for me in using a fixed blade.  Having a small fixed blade at the ready is great.  I'm sure that Horsewright will be called upon often and it will be quite enjoyable to use. 
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Post by: Alan K. on June 24, 2023, 07:08:42 AM
I finally got a full flap sheath to try with the DPX HEST II!  After tearing a shirt and gouging a hole in a couch cushion I had to either find a full flap sheath to cover the ridiculously sharp pry tool at the end of the HEST handle or I would have to make the permanent modification of grinding off the pry tool.  So the HEST pretty much sat in storage for the last 2 years.  This 9 inch long sheath of unknown origin, with no markings, is about a half inch too long, but otherwise a perfect fit, and it covers the pry tool so it won't inflict any more damage to my shirts or the upholstery.  I would suggest an older Buck 105 or 118 sheath would probably do the job but I don't have one to try out.  I had been looking for a Buck 103 sheath but now I think they may be too big.  Again, I don't have one to try out.  If anyone has a HEST or HEST II and the older full flap Buck sheaths I'm sure a lot of folks would like to know if they fit. :cheers:
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Post by: Aloha on June 24, 2023, 04:48:37 PM
 :like:

Good it'll get some carry without worry of damaging anything.  I enjoy the knife but that pry thing is odd.
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Post by: Alan K. on June 24, 2023, 05:32:46 PM
 :iagree: I love the HEST and hated that I couldn't carry it.  The flap sheath is a little slower than the Loveless style hunter sheath I was using, but it is safer.  I can't really imagine a use for the pry tool. It's just a extraneous doodad for marketing I guess.
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Post by: Aloha on June 24, 2023, 05:41:33 PM
I think the pry doodad is exactly as you suggest. 

I've beat the tar out of mine.  I think Zoid may have also beat the tar out of it and the fella before him did too.  Its a helluva knife.  I liked it as soon as I saw them and when I got it we bonded right a way. 

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Post by: Alan K. on June 25, 2023, 01:09:42 AM
It's a very comfortable knife in my hand.
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Post by: nate j on June 25, 2023, 04:38:32 AM
I can't really imagine a use for the pry tool. It's just a extraneous doodad for marketing I guess.
I thought you had established that it was a tactical couch ripper?
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Post by: Alan K. on June 25, 2023, 05:20:46 AM
 :dunno:
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Post by: Farmer X on June 25, 2023, 06:13:28 AM
Cool fixie! I assume those handles are G-10? Of course it would be discontinued...
:ahhh
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Post by: Aloha on June 25, 2023, 04:23:56 PM
I have the Micarta one FX.  Disco'd huh? 
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Post by: Alan K. on June 25, 2023, 09:52:07 PM
I think it is G-10.  The DPX Gear H.E.S.T. has been made by 3 or 4 different companies now, both U.S. and abroad.  It's all very messy and confusing, but the HEST is still available new and used in one form or another.  I only bought the HEST II by Lionsteel in Italy because I found it at a really good price. 
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Post by: Farmer X on June 26, 2023, 01:48:26 AM
When I searched Knife Center's site for the HEST, the one page for it said that it is indeed discontinued. I believe that was for the Italian-made one.
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Post by: Alan K. on June 30, 2023, 11:30:56 AM
Carrying the HEST for the last week, since getting the flap sheath. I am very happy with it now.  I should have made the effort to find the flap sheath long ago as I feel I've lost time that I could have been carrying the HEST which may be my new favorite knife.  I hate the rough coating on the ESEEs and TOPs knives and the HEST doesn't have that. The DPX HEST II by Lionsteel is chemical blued like a gun and the finish is smooth so it doesn't slow your cuts the way the rough coated knives do.  The HESTs by other manufacturers may be finished differently, I don't know.  The sheath is definitely a half inch or maybe even three quarters of an inch too long but I lack the skill to shorten it myself and not have it look like the crumpled end of a crashed car.
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Post by: Aloha on June 30, 2023, 04:07:21 PM
Hmm, I don't have the skill to suggest a actual fix but I am happy you are enjoying carrying your HEST.  It really is a great knife.  Is the steel 1095?  I guess I could have looked it up  ;). 

 
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Post by: Alan K. on June 30, 2023, 06:45:46 PM
The DPX HEST II by Lionsteel is not 1095 and it is not gun blued, unless the TiCN PVD coating is the same as gun bluing. Not sure the composition of HEST by other manufacturers.

http://knifenewsroom.com/2018/07/dpx-hest-ii-assault/

"This knife is a TiCN PVD coated 3.15” drop point made from Niolox tool steel with a flat grind. It has an astronomical HRC rating of 61 and a blade thickness of 0.19”. On the spine of the blade is bottle opener, and the substantial jimping doubles as wire strippers."

https://knifebasics.com/detailed-niolox-steel-review/?expand_article=1

"Niolox steel is stainless steel with tool properties like D2 steel and Sleipner steel, it is produced by Lohmann. It features a unique composition that contains Niobium which gives it excellent wear-resistant properties."
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Post by: Aloha on June 30, 2023, 06:59:43 PM
 :o Gosh I'm feeling a bit jealous.  That sounds amazing. 

I knowingly got my HEST wit ha sheath that had been modified and for me was unusable.  I bought the De Santis sheath and was confused on how I carry it.  I tried but I was not a good sheath for me and I lost a screw trying to configure it.  You can see the silver one.  hahaha. 

I made the leather sheath from an old purse.  Its down and dirty but its great.  My measurements were off so its wider than I anticipated.  I purposely made the belt loop long because of the pry end.  I use a dangler with this sheath and drop it just below my belt. 

Its been a great knife.  I worked on my edge to get it just ridiculously sharp.  As you can see it has had a working life.  There is no quit in this knife.  I have a mini ferro rod in the handle with those cotton things that have accelerant in them. 

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Post by: Aloha on June 30, 2023, 07:00:22 PM
Heres my sheath.  The knife is held firmly and deep enough to never worry about it coming out.
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Post by: Alan K. on June 30, 2023, 08:24:11 PM
 :like: I think your hand made sheath out of an old purse was a brilliant solution, and it looks pretty good too. :2tu:
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Post by: Farmer X on June 30, 2023, 10:30:34 PM
So much HEST goodness! :like:
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Post by: Alan K. on July 01, 2023, 12:40:26 AM
It looks like the DeSantis sheath is meant to attach to MOLLE webbing such as on a load bearing vest or on a pack strap and meant to be hung handle down.  I don't know about you but most of my regular clothing isn't equipped with MOLLE webbing.
 :facepalm:
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Post by: Aloha on July 02, 2023, 06:15:57 PM
Mine either.  I was hoping to mod it to work which is how I lost the screw  :oops:.  I thought the kydex would work with a leather backer, it didn't.  I am not out much and would still like to figure how to use it.  In the mean time I made that leather sheath for it.  Lesson learned, not everything is moddable at least by me.   
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Post by: David on July 16, 2023, 07:23:46 AM
Heres my sheath.  The knife is held firmly and deep enough to never worry about it coming out.

 :tu:
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Post by: Aloha on July 17, 2023, 04:33:51 PM
GEC today. 
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Post by: Alan K. on July 17, 2023, 06:04:47 PM
Beautiful! I love the patina on that knife. :cheers:
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Post by: Aloha on July 17, 2023, 06:24:56 PM
Thank you, its taken on wonderful coloration due to kitchen duty.  Its pretty fun to use as well.   
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Post by: Farmer X on July 18, 2023, 04:51:32 AM
 :like:
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Post by: Alan K. on August 04, 2023, 07:13:34 AM
4th Aug. '23
Carrying the Lionsteel H1 that I got last month during the Dean51 challenge.  It really is a bad idea to get a new knife during a challenge that you can't use as part of the challenge, but this came up at a price I couldn't refuse.  This is the green Micarta handled version.  So far I am really liking this knife.  The only way it could be better is if they measured my hand and made the knife custom to fit.  Out of the box though it comes pretty close.  Definitely ticks some boxes for me. It is the right size and doesn't look all fighty and tactical.  Amazon calls it a karambit style knife because it has the ring at the end of the handle but it really has nothing to do with a karambit.

I put a short lanyard on my Izula II so I could slip my little finger in the lanyard loop to assist in withdrawing it from its sheath and to aid in retention.  Simply put, the H1 doesn't need the lanyard because of the built in loop.  It is a very comfortable carry in the leather, horizontal sheath that it comes with and the M390 blade is wicked sharp. Here's an older pic of the Izula II so you can see the short lanyard.  It may also bear comparison for the similar size and the fact that I also carry the Izula II in a horizontal sheath. :cheers:
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Post by: Aloha on August 04, 2023, 04:41:34 PM
Very nice.  That loop at the end actually looks good.  A different approach than the Izula with more function.  M390  :tu:. 
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Post by: Farmer X on August 05, 2023, 04:35:02 AM
That is one sweet knife! :drool: Did they leave the Micarta a little rough, as ESEE does?
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Post by: Alan K. on August 06, 2023, 06:56:30 PM
It's grippy, but not as rough as ESEE.
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Post by: Farmer X on August 07, 2023, 05:08:26 AM
Thanks! :cheers:
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Post by: NutSAK on September 14, 2023, 07:05:05 PM
I'm sporting a Kansbol today.  This is the only fixed blade I own, and don't feel the need for anything else.

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53187586213_8603e537ce_h.jpg)
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Post by: Alan K. on September 15, 2023, 03:59:13 AM
I'm sporting a Kansbol today.  This is the only fixed blade I own, and don't feel the need for anything else.

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53187586213_8603e537ce_h.jpg)
I like Moras.  In their various configurations they really are all most people need.  If it ain't broke, don't fix it.
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Post by: Aloha on September 15, 2023, 05:38:44 PM
Great knife NS.  The Mora is time tested and a great knife.   

It just so happens I have been carrying my Frosts laminated Mora.  I love the size of this knife.  I got the sheath a while ago and I'm seeing how I like the fit of it.  So far so good.     

 



   
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Post by: Farmer X on September 16, 2023, 06:01:44 AM
 :like:
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Post by: Aloha on September 16, 2023, 03:34:56 PM
Thank you FX. 
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Post by: NutSAK on September 16, 2023, 03:50:44 PM
Great patina on that Frosts!
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Post by: Alan K. on December 01, 2023, 04:39:27 AM
I had carried the LionSteel H1 through most of October and it really carries well but I decided today to start carrying other knives.  First up is the CRKT Hunt'N Fisch which is still the standard by which I judge all others. Here's a recycled photo because I'm feeling too lazy to take a new picture tonight.
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Post by: Aloha on December 01, 2023, 03:57:26 PM
Thats says a lot about the HnF knife.  I go in phases with my fixed blades.  I'll reach for one without really giving it much thought then all of a sudden its another.   
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Post by: 2018DRZ400SM on December 17, 2023, 06:14:31 PM
Man!! Now I have to get a hest as well!! I just went through all 67 pages of this thread!! I carry a small fixed blade cross draw 11oclock everyday. It's a $30 Amazon D2 and it has been very good to me the past 2 years. How has the toughness been on the hest? Has anyone really abused it like stripping wire, cutting cordage, occasionally light prying? Sorry just throwing out some beat up blade duties hahahaah
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Post by: Alan K. on December 17, 2023, 10:15:25 PM
Hi 201...  welcome to :MTO:  The HEST has been up to every EDC use I have put it up to from cutting up cardboard to hacking through stuff in the garden.  Aloha's HEST has seen some really hard use from himself and the previous owners.  It was designed to be a do everything, general purpose knife for adventurers, and I believe it succeeds in that regard.  If you get one I don't know if you can carry it in a horizontal sheath because of the sharp pry tool at the end of the handle.  It is dangerously sharp as it is meant to pry open nailed shut wooden crates.  The only way I could safely carry it was when I got the vertical carry sheath with the full flap that covered the pry tool.  If you get the DPX HEST II Woodsman, it comes from the factory with a full flap sheath.  As of today I have seen several on E-bay. :cheers:
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Post by: Aloha on December 17, 2023, 11:06:04 PM
I would most certainly recommend a HEST.  Mine had 2 previous owners I believe  :think:. It came to me having been used hard I'd imagine cause it sure looked like it.  I really like my HEST a lot.  It was carried a lot over the years and still is carried and trusted.  Its a brute that can withstand most of what I've thrown at it. 

I have done some rougher things with it at work and around the house. Cordage, cardboard, hacking a couple inch thick tree branches, and in the kitchen all no problem.  I have disassembled pallets and needed to pry ( I used the blade not the end )  with no issues. 

I'll tell ya what, this 1095 can get wicked sharp.  I have a convex edge on mine, its thick but will go thru foods decently.  The micarta handle is very nice wet or dry.  I did have some initial learning with the pry end so as not to get poked.  I've never used the bottle opener.

I used to compare my RAT3 to my HEST but they are quite different.  I think my BK2 is more akin the the HEST.  The HEST being smaller in stature of course but no less capable.   
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Post by: Aloha on December 17, 2023, 11:24:32 PM
I recall this video before I had my HEST.  This guy worked his HEST over.   

https://youtu.be/0DTdf4AHCvc?si=NAIGdHn_9Qm7zv_E
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Post by: SBachman on December 28, 2023, 02:44:55 PM
I don't post much but I thought I would share this.  The fixed blade I'm carrying today is a Randall Fireman Special with a stainless blade and black micarta handle.  I ordered it direct from Randall and waited 5 years and 8 months to get it. I haven't had a chance to use it much but I like it so far.  Hopefully the picture uploads.

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Post by: Alan K. on December 28, 2023, 04:10:07 PM
That was a long wait but there's no doubt it was worth it.  :like:
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Post by: Aloha on December 28, 2023, 04:41:16 PM
 :iagree:

That is a great looking knife.  Thank you for posting. 
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Post by: Aloha on January 17, 2024, 06:53:34 PM
Today as well but the pic was last night.  Bark River Canadian Special is back on my hip. 
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Post by: Alan K. on January 18, 2024, 10:53:51 AM
The Canadian belt knife.  Ergonomic and eminently useful since 1958.  I'm glad to see this one in your rotation. :hatsoff:
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Post by: Aloha on January 18, 2024, 07:02:52 PM
I've yet to pick up an Grohmann but I will one day.  I've loved the pattern and was happy to pick this one up.  Its a favorite and I should show it off more.  Not a thin blade but I've been able to do quite a bit with it from outdoors to kitchen. 

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Post by: Alan K. on January 26, 2024, 09:43:26 PM
Out for the weekend and have the Schrade Sharpfinger on my belt.
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Post by: Aloha on January 26, 2024, 09:49:08 PM
Thats a good one to have.  :tu:
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Post by: Blunt Object on January 27, 2024, 02:36:07 PM
Cutting and storing bark from last years birches felled for firewood. The greatest and easiest kindling, and a lot of it. We cut down ten trunks of different sizes.

This Marttiini is nothing special, but it does the job.
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Post by: Aloha on January 29, 2024, 07:19:53 PM
 :like:
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Post by: Aloha on January 29, 2024, 08:16:44 PM
Carried my GEC fixed blade yesterday. 
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Post by: Aloha on January 29, 2024, 10:23:35 PM
Carrying my BR Seax today.
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Post by: Alan K. on January 31, 2024, 12:35:27 AM
 :like: and  :like:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Aloha on January 31, 2024, 03:11:09 PM
Thank you.  I'll carry it again today.  I just love the lines of it. 
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Sos24 on February 01, 2024, 05:18:32 AM
Today was the Spartan Enyo most of the day.  But the White River ATK also got a little carry after changing the handle wrap.
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Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Alan K. on February 01, 2024, 03:50:05 PM
They look very similar and I'm sure they are quite handy.  The wrap on the ATK looks really good. :cheers:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Aloha on February 01, 2024, 04:22:09 PM
Those look great Sos. 
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Aloha on February 01, 2024, 04:23:15 PM
Yesterday I carried my Seax. 
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Aloha on February 01, 2024, 07:10:58 PM
I was out in the yard all day so my Seax was carried as I showed.  Today I'm home due to rains so I'll carry my GEC H30119.  Its a great light carry thats also very capable. 
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Aloha on February 15, 2024, 05:21:10 PM
Frost Mora still needs a little work on the tip but she's a joy to carry and use. 
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Alan K. on February 16, 2024, 09:03:55 AM
Really hard to beat a Mora. :cheers:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Aloha on February 16, 2024, 04:26:21 PM
I love these Moras in particular.  The Classics have really been fun to use.  Today I'll go with a Erik Frost Mora, Flexcut, and Old timer. 
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Alan K. on February 16, 2024, 05:02:02 PM
Cool Tiki carving. :D  That would make for a great chess set.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Blunt Object on February 16, 2024, 05:25:25 PM
Grabbed the Granny's Tooth by Roselli, high carbon steel with a wicked bite, to set up bird feed bundles.
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Aloha on February 16, 2024, 07:02:02 PM
Thank you Alan.  It was done a little while ago.  Its Apple wood from my tree.


Love that knife BluntO. 
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Alan K. on February 16, 2024, 07:03:29 PM
 :like: That Roselli looks like it would be handy for a great many EDC jobs. :cheers:
Title: Re: What fixed blade are you carrying today?
Post by: Blunt Object on February 16, 2024, 07:12:50 PM
Thanks awl! I think it's just about ideal for small jobs, whittling, carving etc. Now if only I could open carry EDC a small fixed blade, this would be it.