Which FOLDING KNIFE did you carry today?

rp252 · **Reply #150 on:** July 05, 2009, 07:45:22 PM

Quote from: Benner on July 05, 2009, 07:38:00 PM

Quote from: rp252 on July 05, 2009, 07:34:39 PM
Quote from: Benner on July 05, 2009, 07:20:57 PM
Quote from: 2xTap on July 05, 2009, 07:18:23 PM
Benner,

Nice CS Twistmaster! Years ago I passed on some good deals on those and kick myself now for not getting them. Hell, I still don't own even a single Opinel yet!

2xTap

Thanks.

You don't really hear much about them anymore, but they are good, reliable knives. This one has actually seen a lot of use, but as you can see cleans up real nice.

Oh, and I don't own any Opinels either. Despite liking the Twistmaster, they just don't appeal to me for some reason.

Thats pretty surprising given the similarities. Any idea what puts you off them?

I think it's the (maybe unjustified) reputation of being for light-ish use only. I'm also not a huge fan of wooden handles on folders either. The Twistmaster seems to be far stronger (only from what I have read, I have not tested an Opinel) and has a more substantial, zytel handle which I much prefer.

The Twistmaster does look more rugged to be fair. For their price Opinels perform well IMO, but they do tend to be fairly cheap

In defence of Opinel I've given them some fairly hard use in the past and they've always done well. I've got a mate who abuses his like mad, never oils or sharpens it and just lets it rust as his has lasted him for years and still does the job.

You should have a play with one if you can; you might be surprised

Benner · **Reply #151 on:** July 05, 2009, 07:48:27 PM

Quote from: rp252 on July 05, 2009, 07:45:22 PM

Quote from: Benner on July 05, 2009, 07:38:00 PM
Quote from: rp252 on July 05, 2009, 07:34:39 PM
Quote from: Benner on July 05, 2009, 07:20:57 PM
Quote from: 2xTap on July 05, 2009, 07:18:23 PM
Benner,

Nice CS Twistmaster! Years ago I passed on some good deals on those and kick myself now for not getting them. Hell, I still don't own even a single Opinel yet!

2xTap

Thanks.

You don't really hear much about them anymore, but they are good, reliable knives. This one has actually seen a lot of use, but as you can see cleans up real nice.

Oh, and I don't own any Opinels either. Despite liking the Twistmaster, they just don't appeal to me for some reason.

Thats pretty surprising given the similarities. Any idea what puts you off them?

I think it's the (maybe unjustified) reputation of being for light-ish use only. I'm also not a huge fan of wooden handles on folders either. The Twistmaster seems to be far stronger (only from what I have read, I have not tested an Opinel) and has a more substantial, zytel handle which I much prefer.

The Twistmaster does look more rugged to be fair. For their price Opinels perform well IMO, but they do tend to be fairly cheap

In defence of Opinel I've given them some fairly hard use in the past and they've always done well. I've got a mate who abuses his like mad, never oils or sharpens it and just lets it rust as his has lasted him for years and still does the job.

You should have a play with one if you can; you might be surprised

I have had a quick play with one, and the whole thing just felt very light cheapy. But, they are cheap so I'm not sure what I was expecting.

I'll probably get a 3" one one day for a proper test.

2xTap · **Reply #152 on:** July 05, 2009, 07:52:19 PM

Benner,

There's definitely no doubt that CS's version of a ring locker is stronger than any Opinel. CS has a tendancy to have their designs built stronger than they probably need to be, but that's not a bad thing.

While I do like modern knives of more modern materials, I have a soft spot for the traditional......I like wood on my knives. My problem with Opinels is that while they are inexpensive my money always seems to go to other things!

2xTap

Magic Bus · **Reply #153 on:** July 05, 2009, 09:34:13 PM

Today was a Climber day. Used to cut some cheese, then some bubblewrap. Quite a tasty combination, you all ought to try it

AHB · **Reply #154 on:** July 05, 2009, 10:12:56 PM

Quote from: Magic Bus on May 15, 2009, 10:31:43 PM

A Fallkniven U1 here. Small but surprisingly capable

I wanna carry one of those too...

Magic Bus · **Reply #155 on:** July 05, 2009, 10:16:34 PM

Quote from: AHB on July 05, 2009, 10:12:56 PM

Quote from: Magic Bus on May 15, 2009, 10:31:43 PM
A Fallkniven U1 here. Small but surprisingly capable
I wanna carry one of those too...

The 3G steel is very good to use, once I figured out how to sharpen it

AHB · **Reply #156 on:** July 05, 2009, 10:20:26 PM

Quote from: Magic Bus on July 05, 2009, 10:16:34 PM

Quote from: AHB on July 05, 2009, 10:12:56 PM
Quote from: Magic Bus on May 15, 2009, 10:31:43 PM
A Fallkniven U1 here. Small but surprisingly capable
I wanna carry one of those too...

The 3G steel is very good to use, once I figured out how to sharpen it

I would not use it, just be showing off..

Magic Bus · **Reply #157 on:** July 05, 2009, 10:25:28 PM

It's tiny, I felt cheated when I received mine

My appreciation grew over time, but I do like Falkies.

AHB · **Reply #158 on:** July 05, 2009, 10:28:40 PM

Quote from: Magic Bus on July 05, 2009, 10:25:28 PM

It's tiny, I felt cheated when I received mine My appreciation grew over time, but I do like Falkies.

I know it is...

But the look of it is

(in a good way)
Just gotta remember the magnifying glass

Magic Bus · **Reply #159 on:** July 05, 2009, 10:31:37 PM

That's why I always pair mine with a Swisschamp

AHB · **Reply #160 on:** July 05, 2009, 10:33:29 PM

Quote from: Magic Bus on July 05, 2009, 10:31:37 PM

That's why I always pair mine with a Swisschamp

Good call...

Benner · **Reply #161 on:** July 05, 2009, 10:40:30 PM

Don't have a U1, but I do have a U2 and like you Chris, am a fan of the 3G steel.

hawkchucker · **Reply #162 on:** July 06, 2009, 04:50:54 PM

Geez that twistmaster looks familliar.

David Bowen · **Reply #163 on:** July 06, 2009, 05:39:48 PM

Got my Aegis today, going to test it out at work and see how it performs. I hope it works better than my Flash II, I find with my Flash the knife hits the back of the handle (plastic) and dulls my blade quicker.

Benner · **Reply #164 on:** July 06, 2009, 10:04:02 PM

Quote from: hawkchucker on July 06, 2009, 04:50:54 PM

Geez that twistmaster looks familliar.

It has a very greatful owner.

cliosguy · **Reply #165 on:** July 07, 2009, 01:35:03 AM

went back to trident tanto + the usual ladybug

LatinoHeat · **Reply #166 on:** July 07, 2009, 01:46:41 AM

Quote from: 2xTap on July 05, 2009, 07:52:19 PM

Benner,

There's definitely no doubt that CS's version of a ring locker is stronger than any Opinel. CS has a tendancy to have their designs built stronger than they probably need to be, but that's not a bad thing.

While I do like modern knives of more modern materials, I have a soft spot for the traditional......I like wood on my knives. My problem with Opinels is that while they are inexpensive my money always seems to go to other things!

2xTap

I know, I have the same problem with Opinels. They are always the "I'll pick one up next time" knife, and next time never comes. Of course, I remember Def telling me something about remedying that situation or something......... I don't remember!?

jzmtl · **Reply #167 on:** July 07, 2009, 01:57:26 AM

Well, I sold my spyderco military which was my EDC, so Tenacious for now. I've come to the conclusion 30° is too acute for aus8/8cr13mov and it can't hold an edge, so bumped it down to 40°.

PyroJames · **Reply #168 on:** July 07, 2009, 02:28:06 AM

Quote from: jzmtl on July 07, 2009, 01:57:26 AM

Well, I sold my spyderco military which was my EDC, so Tenacious for now. I've come to the conclusion 30° is too acute for aus8 and it can't hold an edge, so bumped it down to 40°.

You can't go wrong with the Tenacious.

Benner · **Reply #169 on:** July 07, 2009, 04:54:31 PM

Quote from: PyroJames on July 07, 2009, 02:28:06 AM

Quote from: jzmtl on July 07, 2009, 01:57:26 AM
Well, I sold my spyderco military which was my EDC, so Tenacious for now. I've come to the conclusion 30° is too acute for aus8 and it can't hold an edge, so bumped it down to 40°.

You can't go wrong with the Tenacious.

They seem to be really popular.

Sean · **Reply #170 on:** July 07, 2009, 05:01:47 PM

I've been tempted more than once to pick one of those up. I think I might go for the fully serrated unit though. I like the full flat grind on the blade and of course the price.

David · **Reply #171 on:** July 07, 2009, 05:32:00 PM

Spyderco D4W.

Sean · **Reply #172 on:** July 09, 2009, 04:13:51 AM

spyderco military and endura

prime77 · **Reply #173 on:** July 09, 2009, 07:02:26 AM

From my mailbox to my pocket today. A Spyderco Manix 2

cliosguy · **Reply #174 on:** July 09, 2009, 07:10:02 AM

Quote from: prime77 on July 09, 2009, 07:02:26 AM

From my mailbox to my pocket today. A Spyderco Manix 2
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nice

Benner · **Reply #175 on:** July 09, 2009, 11:34:55 AM

That is a bit nice.

hawkchucker · **Reply #176 on:** July 09, 2009, 12:58:27 PM

I really like the tip on that one. Not as delicate as some spydies.

Tinnie · **Reply #177 on:** July 09, 2009, 01:03:14 PM

Quote from: David Bowen on July 06, 2009, 05:39:48 PM

Got my Aegis today, going to test it out at work and see how it performs. I hope it works better than my Flash II, I find with my Flash the knife hits the back of the handle (plastic) and dulls my blade quicker.

Totally jealous

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