I just, I just love it so much
Torture.......salary will obviously only hit bottom tomorrow.....I've watched all the blooming BK9 testing/stripping/pimping videos again, enough already! More "bad news" ........the place I got the faux kydex and some other supplies from now sell laser cut knife blanks.Figure I'll cheat and make 2 of the skinner pattern for xmas presents, and for myself I'll get some bar stock, the have 14c28 and 12c27
It's funny, you're talking about stripping your 9, and I've stripped a few of mine, but I can't bring myself to do this one. I've got it in the bk4 sheath which is the same except with a hanger, and I trimmed the extra bit off the bottom past the insert. It rides with a bk13, and a small puma knife steel I got from secret Santa here a few years back The trail master arrives tomorrow... Don't think I'll ever know if it's sk5 or o1 as it's eBay, but hey, it was an acceptable price. Is there a Condor knife whose sheath will fit the trail master? I hear they have nice leather
Oh, man. The Knife Connection has the Esee Laser Strike back in stock for $97.95. Been wanting one of these. Must resist.....And of course, it defies logic that I should tell you guys this as a successful strategy for resisting. Epic fail
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Quote from: raistlin65 on October 23, 2015, 03:08:53 AMOh, man. The Knife Connection has the Esee Laser Strike back in stock for $97.95. Been wanting one of these. Must resist.....And of course, it defies logic that I should tell you guys this as a successful strategy for resisting. Epic fail What does this offer that say, the bk16 does not?
I like esee, but it seems a lot of drop point ffg around nowadays. Just personal preferences I suppose.
The trail master is my new favorite knife. There I said it. I ordered it before the bk9, but when the 9 arrived first, I thought it was all over. Far from it! 5/16" puts it at by *far* the thickest knife I own, and the ffg, comfy handle, great shape, feel. Wow. I love it. I don't know what steel it is! Got it 'used' on eBay, (listed as new and may be, scuffs could be from handling, but it's not 'new' new) it was best offer, I got it for $80 shipped and love it so much. Hope its O1, but doubt I'd be able to tell either way. I'd think it would have tarnished or rusted after having sat around uncoated, but apparently not. Maybe it is o1??Next on my list are a leather sheath for the trail master if I can find one, a set of Becker grips (not sure wood vs micarta), and maaaybe a recon scout
Quote from: SAKnight on October 23, 2015, 05:00:38 AMQuote from: raistlin65 on October 23, 2015, 03:08:53 AMOh, man. The Knife Connection has the Esee Laser Strike back in stock for $97.95. Been wanting one of these. Must resist.....And of course, it defies logic that I should tell you guys this as a successful strategy for resisting. Epic fail What does this offer that say, the bk16 does not?Kydex sheath and micarta scales for about $20 more. Quote from: SAKnight on October 23, 2015, 05:00:38 AM I like esee, but it seems a lot of drop point ffg around nowadays. Just personal preferences I suppose. Interesting thing about this knife is that I understand it's a TOPs design for ESEE. Also, you know, this is not about need. It's about collecting what looks interesting at this point. I already have enough fixed blades to last a lifetime Quote from: SAKnight on October 23, 2015, 05:00:38 AMThe trail master is my new favorite knife. There I said it. I ordered it before the bk9, but when the 9 arrived first, I thought it was all over. Far from it! 5/16" puts it at by *far* the thickest knife I own, and the ffg, comfy handle, great shape, feel. Wow. I love it. I don't know what steel it is! Got it 'used' on eBay, (listed as new and may be, scuffs could be from handling, but it's not 'new' new) it was best offer, I got it for $80 shipped and love it so much. Hope its O1, but doubt I'd be able to tell either way. I'd think it would have tarnished or rusted after having sat around uncoated, but apparently not. Maybe it is o1??Next on my list are a leather sheath for the trail master if I can find one, a set of Becker grips (not sure wood vs micarta), and maaaybe a recon scout I've been really tempted by the Trailmaster for a long time. I have the San Mai SRK and the Master Hunter. I really do like CS knives.If you want to know one of their coolest knives, although certainly not as practical, try out the Recon Tanto some time. Got it for my teenage son, so I don't feel the need to collect it yet until he grows up and it leaves the house with him
I need a Trail Master.
Quote from: raistlin65 on October 23, 2015, 03:08:53 AMOh, man. The Knife Connection has the Esee Laser Strike back in stock for $97.95. Been wanting one of these. Must resist.....And of course, it defies logic that I should tell you guys this as a successful strategy for resisting. Epic fail What does this offer that say, the bk16 does not? I like esee, but it seems a lot of drop point ffg around nowadays. Just personal preferences I suppose. The trail master is my new favorite knife. There I said it. I ordered it before the bk9, but when the 9 arrived first, I thought it was all over. Far from it! 5/16" puts it at by *far* the thickest knife I own, and the ffg, comfy handle, great shape, feel. Wow. I love it. I don't know what steel it is! Got it 'used' on eBay, (listed as new and may be, scuffs could be from handling, but it's not 'new' new) it was best offer, I got it for $80 shipped and love it so much. Hope its O1, but doubt I'd be able to tell either way. I'd think it would have tarnished or rusted after having sat around uncoated, but apparently not. Maybe it is o1??Next on my list are a leather sheath for the trail master if I can find one, a set of Becker grips (not sure wood vs micarta), and maaaybe a recon scout
Quote from: SAKnight on October 23, 2015, 05:00:38 AMQuote from: raistlin65 on October 23, 2015, 03:08:53 AMOh, man. The Knife Connection has the Esee Laser Strike back in stock for $97.95. Been wanting one of these. Must resist.....And of course, it defies logic that I should tell you guys this as a successful strategy for resisting. Epic fail What does this offer that say, the bk16 does not? I like esee, but it seems a lot of drop point ffg around nowadays. Just personal preferences I suppose. The trail master is my new favorite knife. There I said it. I ordered it before the bk9, but when the 9 arrived first, I thought it was all over. Far from it! 5/16" puts it at by *far* the thickest knife I own, and the ffg, comfy handle, great shape, feel. Wow. I love it. I don't know what steel it is! Got it 'used' on eBay, (listed as new and may be, scuffs could be from handling, but it's not 'new' new) it was best offer, I got it for $80 shipped and love it so much. Hope its O1, but doubt I'd be able to tell either way. I'd think it would have tarnished or rusted after having sat around uncoated, but apparently not. Maybe it is o1??Next on my list are a leather sheath for the trail master if I can find one, a set of Becker grips (not sure wood vs micarta), and maaaybe a recon scout Trailmaster it is proably a variation of 1095 CS called Carbon V. More info here.
Quote from: David on October 23, 2015, 07:05:16 AMQuote from: SAKnight on October 23, 2015, 05:00:38 AMQuote from: raistlin65 on October 23, 2015, 03:08:53 AMOh, man. The Knife Connection has the Esee Laser Strike back in stock for $97.95. Been wanting one of these. Must resist.....And of course, it defies logic that I should tell you guys this as a successful strategy for resisting. Epic fail What does this offer that say, the bk16 does not? I like esee, but it seems a lot of drop point ffg around nowadays. Just personal preferences I suppose. The trail master is my new favorite knife. There I said it. I ordered it before the bk9, but when the 9 arrived first, I thought it was all over. Far from it! 5/16" puts it at by *far* the thickest knife I own, and the ffg, comfy handle, great shape, feel. Wow. I love it. I don't know what steel it is! Got it 'used' on eBay, (listed as new and may be, scuffs could be from handling, but it's not 'new' new) it was best offer, I got it for $80 shipped and love it so much. Hope its O1, but doubt I'd be able to tell either way. I'd think it would have tarnished or rusted after having sat around uncoated, but apparently not. Maybe it is o1??Next on my list are a leather sheath for the trail master if I can find one, a set of Becker grips (not sure wood vs micarta), and maaaybe a recon scout Trailmaster it is proably a variation of 1095 CS called Carbon V. More info here.The Taiwan version comes in sk5, or as of a couple years ago, O1Carbon V is to the best of my knowledge 50-100B, which is what kabar beckers are. Raistlin- I hear ya on collecting- if it makes you happy by all means. I was just curious, I'm no big 16 fan either Everyone needs a trail master. It's, amazing. I can't believe the recon scout is the same thickness. I wish they were a touch more affordable though
-snip-The trail master is my new favorite knife. There I said it. I ordered it before the bk9, but when the 9 arrived first, I thought it was all over. Far from it! 5/16" puts it at by *far* the thickest knife I own, and the ffg, comfy handle, great shape, feel. Wow. I love it. I don't know what steel it is! Got it 'used' on eBay, (listed as new and may be, scuffs could be from handling, but it's not 'new' new) it was best offer, I got it for $80 shipped and love it so much. Hope its O1, but doubt I'd be able to tell either way. I'd think it would have tarnished or rusted after having sat around uncoated, but apparently not. Maybe it is o1??Next on my list are a leather sheath for the trail master if I can find one, a set of Becker grips (not sure wood vs micarta), and maaaybe a recon scout
Quote from: SAKnight on October 23, 2015, 07:32:15 AMQuote from: David on October 23, 2015, 07:05:16 AMQuote from: SAKnight on October 23, 2015, 05:00:38 AMQuote from: raistlin65 on October 23, 2015, 03:08:53 AMOh, man. The Knife Connection has the Esee Laser Strike back in stock for $97.95. Been wanting one of these. Must resist.....And of course, it defies logic that I should tell you guys this as a successful strategy for resisting. Epic fail What does this offer that say, the bk16 does not? I like esee, but it seems a lot of drop point ffg around nowadays. Just personal preferences I suppose. The trail master is my new favorite knife. There I said it. I ordered it before the bk9, but when the 9 arrived first, I thought it was all over. Far from it! 5/16" puts it at by *far* the thickest knife I own, and the ffg, comfy handle, great shape, feel. Wow. I love it. I don't know what steel it is! Got it 'used' on eBay, (listed as new and may be, scuffs could be from handling, but it's not 'new' new) it was best offer, I got it for $80 shipped and love it so much. Hope its O1, but doubt I'd be able to tell either way. I'd think it would have tarnished or rusted after having sat around uncoated, but apparently not. Maybe it is o1??Next on my list are a leather sheath for the trail master if I can find one, a set of Becker grips (not sure wood vs micarta), and maaaybe a recon scout Trailmaster it is proably a variation of 1095 CS called Carbon V. More info here.The Taiwan version comes in sk5, or as of a couple years ago, O1Carbon V is to the best of my knowledge 50-100B, which is what kabar beckers are. Raistlin- I hear ya on collecting- if it makes you happy by all means. I was just curious, I'm no big 16 fan either Everyone needs a trail master. It's, amazing. I can't believe the recon scout is the same thickness. I wish they were a touch more affordable thoughYou have a post Camillus Trailmaster?
Quote from: David on October 23, 2015, 08:01:13 AMQuote from: SAKnight on October 23, 2015, 07:32:15 AMQuote from: David on October 23, 2015, 07:05:16 AMQuote from: SAKnight on October 23, 2015, 05:00:38 AMQuote from: raistlin65 on October 23, 2015, 03:08:53 AMOh, man. The Knife Connection has the Esee Laser Strike back in stock for $97.95. Been wanting one of these. Must resist.....And of course, it defies logic that I should tell you guys this as a successful strategy for resisting. Epic fail What does this offer that say, the bk16 does not? I like esee, but it seems a lot of drop point ffg around nowadays. Just personal preferences I suppose. The trail master is my new favorite knife. There I said it. I ordered it before the bk9, but when the 9 arrived first, I thought it was all over. Far from it! 5/16" puts it at by *far* the thickest knife I own, and the ffg, comfy handle, great shape, feel. Wow. I love it. I don't know what steel it is! Got it 'used' on eBay, (listed as new and may be, scuffs could be from handling, but it's not 'new' new) it was best offer, I got it for $80 shipped and love it so much. Hope its O1, but doubt I'd be able to tell either way. I'd think it would have tarnished or rusted after having sat around uncoated, but apparently not. Maybe it is o1??Next on my list are a leather sheath for the trail master if I can find one, a set of Becker grips (not sure wood vs micarta), and maaaybe a recon scout Trailmaster it is proably a variation of 1095 CS called Carbon V. More info here.The Taiwan version comes in sk5, or as of a couple years ago, O1Carbon V is to the best of my knowledge 50-100B, which is what kabar beckers are. Raistlin- I hear ya on collecting- if it makes you happy by all means. I was just curious, I'm no big 16 fan either Everyone needs a trail master. It's, amazing. I can't believe the recon scout is the same thickness. I wish they were a touch more affordable thoughYou have a post Camillus Trailmaster?I don't know what the Camillus era was, I have a cold steel trail master
You NEED a Trail Master!!!!!!!!!!!!! (Image removed from quote.)
So the Carbon V was sourced from Camillus... Is that to say Camillus made the blade for cold steel? I'm not sure who produced mine, and really the fact that it's uncannily rust and (mostly) blemish free has me curious what it's made of!Really like the look of those sheaths SG, if one I'm taking on the'bay doesn't pan out, I'll likely go that option. Still can't wrap my head around sheaths that match the knife price but boy, I love this knife enough that I want to live every aspect of it and use the heck out of it!I also want to get a recon scout, wish there was an uncoated one!
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