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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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More knives for the collection.

Saw Amazon had some deals on Cold Steel knives (between 40-50% off) so grabbed the Black talon 2 and the AD 10 that had been on my list for a while… oh and grabbed an Off Grid Mamba V2 that was also on my knife list as well 😁

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2024/11/02
02:35 UTC

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Old Explorer Boot Knife Steel/Heat Treat Question

I ordered a vintage Guttman "Explorer" boot dagger on Ebay from the 1980's, inported from Seki Japan; and I've been really curious to know if anyone can tell me how well they hold an edge. It's stamped "440 stainless" and "Explorer MM-1" with an aluminum hilt; a clone of the old Gerber Mk1. I've scrounged forums all over for information, and it's frustrating! Some said it was 440A, some 440C. One person said theirs held a good edge, others said they couldn't get it to take one. These seem like quality made knives, from a renowned knife making city in Japan; and people have talked about them being tough enough for knife throwing; so that's something. But, I like to use my knives, so I hope I didn't spend $40 of my savings on something unusable and too soft for use. Thanks for the help!

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2024/11/02
02:18 UTC

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Y'all seen these for $5 at Walmart? Gotta say, not a bad deal at all.

Although the steel is soft and the sharpening was iffy, the blade itself locks tight and the pivot works good and smooth. Bit of flex in the handles and only a partial steel insert, but for a throwaway shop or car knife, this works great! Will be a stocking stuffer favorite, I'm sure.

12 Comments
2024/11/02
01:50 UTC

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With the new additions, it sure is fun laying them out

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2024/11/02
01:05 UTC

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Skinning scalpels finished up

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2024/11/02
01:02 UTC

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Nkd. Hightron vectron

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2024/11/02
00:55 UTC

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Affordable gyutos??

I want to buy an affordable gyuto or chef knife preferably 240mm since budget is small I want to know how I can get the most bang for buck my budget is 60-90$ I know it's little but that's what I got

0 Comments
2024/11/01
23:35 UTC

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Gerber Zilch vs Gerber Air Ranger?

I know there are better options out there, but between these two which is better and why?

1 Comment
2024/11/02
00:21 UTC

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Je ne sais quoi

I don’t know a lot, but I do know 3 things:

  1. I like well built quality tools
  2. My wrist is going to smell like onions
  3. My soup will have a little extra je ne sais quoi
2 Comments
2024/11/02
00:20 UTC

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Almost Maintenance Time

4 Comments
2024/11/02
00:19 UTC

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Should I GET? DPX HEST 6 Magnacut - TALK me In or Out of This

DPX HEST 6 Magnacut - TALK me In or Out of This

Is there a better option for fixed blade - approx 6" magnacut, USA made?

Sub $400?

8 Comments
2024/11/02
00:09 UTC

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💜👾🍇🟪🟣

Purple

2 Comments
2024/11/01
23:47 UTC

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Did that thing today.

T.M. Hunt M-18. They didn't mind that I walked in with it, fresh outta the woods this morning.

7 Comments
2024/11/01
23:26 UTC

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New German knife laws

As we have New laws in Germany I can't carry a knife everywhere but scissors are allowed. Are there any good scissors with knife-like functionality? Or scissors that can easily be taken apart to be knives? They should be obviously scissors first and foremost to not get in trouble.

6 Comments
2024/11/01
23:15 UTC

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Id on this knife?

Just found this knife at work. Any idea what brand/knife it is? Also any way to clean up the blade? Thanks!

7 Comments
2024/11/01
22:18 UTC

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EDC full tang (easy to hide)

I’m looking at a SOG Altair FX with CPM 154 going for $85 bucks. What other knife is comparable for a better value?

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2024/11/01
22:06 UTC

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Anyone know if you can buy stronger springs for the boker kalashnikov? Great knife for the price but just doesn’t feel all that strong on deployment.

0 Comments
2024/11/01
21:58 UTC

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What is this ?

Had it for years and just re-found it.

12 Comments
2024/11/01
21:30 UTC

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Canary Black, movie.

I'm wondering if anyone has any idea about what knived are used in the movie 'Canary Black', especially the folder Kate Beckinsale uses to lift the floor to look at the mine.

0 Comments
2024/11/01
20:39 UTC

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Titanium Krake Raken

What is the difference between zir blasted and the normal titanium kraken

0 Comments
2024/11/01
19:04 UTC

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Iridium + micarta 👌👌

1 Comment
2024/11/01
21:04 UTC

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Made a Butterfly knife that *won't* hurt you if you fail a trick! 🤣

9 Comments
2024/11/01
20:38 UTC

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