/r/knives
Sharp and pointy stuff!
Discussion, pictures, and advice on bladed tools of all kinds. Work knives, tactical knives, kitchen knives, fixed-blades and folders; scissors, hatchets, machetes, or multitools—we're not picky!
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Treat the other readers with courtesy and respect It is okay to offend people on r/knives, but it isn’t okay to put any effort into it. Posts and comments inciting violence, harassment or discrimination based on someone’s physical features, personal beliefs and place of birth/place of residency are not welcome here.
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TRADING or SELLING:
/r/BalisongSale A subreddit to buy and sell balisongs.
/r/CanadianKnifeSwap A subreddit for canadian redditors to buy and sell knives.
/r/EDCexchange A place to buy and sell EDC gear.
/r/Knife_Swap A subreddit for people who'd like to buy, sell or trade knives.
Subreddits of Shared Interests:
- /r/KME_Sharpeners
- /r/ChefKnives
- /r/KnifeClub
- /r/KnifePorn
- /r/Balisong
- /r/Swords
- /r/ChineseKnives
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- /r/KnifeMaking
- /r/CustomKnifemakers
- /r/BladeSmith
- /r/BlackSmithing
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- /r/WildWhittlers
- /r/Bushcraft
- /r/Throwing throwing weapons
- /r/Hunting
- /r/Axecraft
- /r/Wicked_Edge shaving razors
- /r/EDC Every Day Carry
- /r/CCW Carrying a Concealed Weapon
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- /r/Leathercraft
- /r/Woodworking
- /r/MYOG Make Your Own Gear
- /r/Metalworking
- /r/Paracord
- /r/Knapping
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- /r/MallNinjaShit Putting the "tact" back in tacticool
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Kizer smolt or vosteed mink
I want to buy one for my upcoming birthday but I really can't decide the smolt (the one I really want) is out of stock/not out yet and I really like it but the mink has the same price and is available now please help me decide
Extra question: does anyone know how to wear a teklock IWB?
04:47 UTC
Demko Armiger 4 vs Morakniv Garberg, what should I buy
Assume price is the same, which should I get? Feel free to recommend something else, I love to hear opinions. But I'm somewhat decided on one of these two.
04:59 UTC
Is the Bark River Strike Force 2 a good knife?
The one I’m interested in has 3V steel and Desert ironwood scales. Is it a practical shape for an everyday camp/woods knife ? Because of the slight recurve and unique grind lines I can’t tell if it’s a good work horse or just aesthetically pleasing. Thanks for any info.
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UPDATE: I was able to get the latch off of her, so i put a dab of oil on her pivots and flipped her for a bit. Trust me, this will NOT be an everyday thing, and im putting it back on after this
Benchmade 42 BLK
01:58 UTC
Some kind of International Poop Knife Competition (iPKC)
01:58 UTC
Love this thing more every time I carry it.
01:36 UTC
Rate my collection
01:33 UTC
My very first EDC knives, did I choose well? Kershaw OSO Sweet/Benchmade Partial Immunity in Woodland Green Aluminum
01:16 UTC
Knives in my collection that I think are overrated. Let's discuss.
I have these knives in my collection and I bought them for several reasons, but hype played a part in my opinion. My reality is they don't get a lot of pocket time because I find them meh. What are your thoughts?
00:13 UTC
Looking for a reliable durable strong pocket knife!
I’m looking a good, reliable, strong, durable, strong pocket knife. I use them every single day and use and abuse them. Sick of all the cheap knifes that break easily. Any recommendations?
23:48 UTC
Knife & Sharpener Gift
Hey there!
I want to try to get my husband a new chef/kitchen knife and a sharpening kit, but I don't know what is good or what to look for. He does all sorts of cooking, so probably something all-purpose? Again, I don't know where to look and I want to get him something that will last.
I'm hoping to keep a combined budget under $500, but I know you pay for quality.
TIA!
23:35 UTC
What are your experiences with Strider knives?
I’m interested in buying one although I am curious what other owners have to say about their knives. I like hard use knives and gain comfort in knowing they will handle more than what I will put them through.
My hand size is a large for gloves. So I am still trying to figure out whether to get the SMF/SNG. Not sure what blade shape I wanna go for they both are nice. I know I definitely want an all titanium one.
What have you put your Striders through? What do you guys prefer for blade steel, blade shape, SMF/SNG, and how do they cut through material like cardboard and straps/rope?
23:34 UTC
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22:45 UTC
Do ZT make a thin slicey blade knife?
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