What knives do you daily carry?
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Pitdogg2
Professional
To me my time is valuable. I had a tri-stone similar to that but once you get up to better harder steels they are very laborious. I'll never go back to stones, these are 10x faster and the edge you can put on a knife is seriously razor sharp. I do mean RAZOR sharp.
uspatriot1960
Custom
Hogue A01-MicroSwitch Automatic Folder: 1.95" Wharncliffe Blade - Black Cerakote Finish, Matte FDE Aluminum Frame
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chrisjohnson65
Guest
Thanks for the tip! I just picked up one of these this morning at Lowes. Already have sharpened every knife in the kitchen. The wife is super happy about that. Tried it on one of my work knives, and it's razor sharp. Wish I had known about these a long time ago. Thanks.The original work sharp knife sharpener.
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You can buy them at lowes and Menards for about 70.00. I also went back to work sharp and bought more belts of different grit.
400,600,800 and 1600. There was too big a jump going from 220 to the 6000 finish. The 6,8 and 1600 grit belts made a huge difference. I do believe they now have one with ceramic particles I've not tried that one.
When this one goes belly up I'll get the Ken Onion. It's a better unit.
Funwithfuel
Custom
I carry a SOG trident with tanto blade. It is my daily and looks like hell. My wife bought me a new one last year to replace the one I lost. This year she got me a Gerber Applegate/Fairburn automatic. It'll be my weekend carry. My daughter bought me a Boker top-lock which is also an auto. She also got me a Gerber edict, that blade is bearing steel, holds an edge forever. Also in the pic are my grandfather's old case bluebone trapper and my first Buck 112.
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Pitdogg2
Professional
My one tip is to be careful with downward pressure in the knife guide. I got a little heavy handed and you'll slice into the guide as the knife sharpens. There are also a different guide with a slight degree angle change. I found out about it when I had to replace one of the guides. I didn't like to open guide that came with it. So yea look around on the site you may be glad you did.
Glad you like it.
Pitdogg2
Professional
Man I gots to have one of the Gerber Applegate/Fairburn automatics to go in my collection I have of all those. SWEET KNIFE!!
Funwithfuel
Custom
My wife got it from cutleryshoppe.com
Be careful you look at length. They come in small, regular and "that's a knife"
Be careful you look at length. They come in small, regular and "that's a knife"
4FishLimit
Operator
I generally carry a Kershaw 3/4 Ton, I find the overall size/shape of the blade to be just about perfect for any typical day to day uses I have.
Holds an edge well and is regularly found for under $20, so I don't feel bad if it goes missing or gets abused a little.
Holds an edge well and is regularly found for under $20, so I don't feel bad if it goes missing or gets abused a little.
Funwithfuel
Custom
BangBang's reply, post 89 is the epitome of blades to me. I love the look and feel of hand layered Damascus and a Japanese tanto just rounds it out.
I had a damascus Barlow as a teen. Someone else liked it more than I, as it just disappeared one day. There's something captivating about the grain, the layers and seeing the efforts present in the blade. So much better than manufactured blades.
The Cold Steel tanto is another. The abuse they would subject those blades from Japan to. It really gave you the impression that it would never fail. I don't know what steel they were made, flexible enough to withstand side loading, rigid enough to pierce nearly anything and hold the edge.
I had a damascus Barlow as a teen. Someone else liked it more than I, as it just disappeared one day. There's something captivating about the grain, the layers and seeing the efforts present in the blade. So much better than manufactured blades.
The Cold Steel tanto is another. The abuse they would subject those blades from Japan to. It really gave you the impression that it would never fail. I don't know what steel they were made, flexible enough to withstand side loading, rigid enough to pierce nearly anything and hold the edge.
The Civivi Pintail arrived today, and man I like this knife. Light-weight, and very quick & smooth opening flipper with the bearing pivot. Comes in a neat little zippered case with a soft padded interior, and an included cleaning cloth. Micarta scales are nice and smooth, and the clip can be relocated to the other side if desired.
Wow that's beautiful!!!Just got the Esee Xancudo today. I like it.
BangBang
Professional
Thanks brother, been wanting a fixed blade that conceals well and this is it.
wmg1299
Professional
That's beautiful knife. I've been looking to upgrade to a small fixed-blade, but everything I'm finding seems to be either a neck knife or something way too big for EDC. I like to buy American whenever possible but am not familiar with the Esee brand. Does the knife look and feel as good as advertised?
ESEE's are well-made, and come with a lifetime warranty.
BangBang
Professional
I’ve read about ESEE and I know of several folks and family that have ESEE knives. I am a big fixed blade fan. My “quick” opinion on it is, I’m gonna love it. I got it mainly for edc but it would most definitely serve for a backpack knife. I wouldn’t categorize it as a bushcraft knife as they make the ESEE 4, 5 and 6 for that that I would use. This carries as a “out of sight out of mind”
Overall Length: 7.12"
Cutting Edge Length: 3.0"
Maximum Thickness: .125"
Steel: S35VN, 59-60 Rc.
Weight: 3.8 Ounces (Knife Only)
Weight: 6 Ounces (Knife w/ Sheath)
Sheath: Molded
Finish: Stone Washed
Handle: 3D G10
Made In The U.S.A.
I have 3 ESEE's at the moment: 2 with the micarta scales, and 1 with the G10. My next one just might have the 3D G10 scales. Looks comfortable.