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Picked up a vintage "sharpfinger" from the 80's at a gun show last weekend for $10. Been wanting one of the originals for a while to throw in my kill bag.
Needed a bit of a re-profile and a new edge, but it shaves hair now.
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Picked up three emerson/kershaws today CQC-7K (tanto), 4K, and 6K. I already own the 10K and 11K.
Going to eventually do a "Best in show" youtube video on them.
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Abraham and Moses, a subsidiary of Geissele, this is their 4.6" AM-1 in D2 steel, CGN member cgseanp1 is selling them in the shopper for 20% off the manufacture's price.
Just received my AM-1 and I'm stoked! Nice balance, good heft, the grind is well executed, very comfortable grip and the sheath is top quality stacked construction. MM
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It funny, every time I think I'm going to purchase a new blade I stop and ask myself "what will this new knife do that a $15 Mora can't" ~ Haven't bought any knives in over a year...... lol
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I'm with you on this one. I was fixed on getting an ESEE Laser Strike as a gift for a couple of twins going in the army, but I think I'm going to go with an AM-1 for both of them now. I just got my engraver today that I'm going to use to get the knives personalized, but I'm pretty stoked to come up with a new knife. One of the gracious forum members here donated 40 to the cause, and another donated 100 for the pair. I got almost the whole thing done here, but don't want to let names out because I'm not sure they want me to. PROPS here though for the awesome guys who donated almost $140 to the cause. I'm putting together a cool little book safe, framed photos of us fishing together as that was really our past time this year after their father passed away about 18-24 months ago. After he died of cancer I kind of took on the mantle as the guy they look up to for the "manly things" that they need done. I've gotten the amazing experience of working with two 18 year olds on their jeep, fishing reels, knives, hunting ducks and more. I've got about another 150-250 bucks worth of stuff to buy for them still if anyone wants to donate to the cause. They really are a worthwhile couple of guys. They love the Lord, hunting/shooting, and fishing. I'll get pics of them up with their new knives when it's all done!!
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Just got a ZT 450 damascus Ltd edit.....sweet!!! Dress carry knife!
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Hahaha....... Awesome!
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Bark River Mini-Canadian
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. .........??????????...... . ???Everyone's a Garand expert until the Garand expert walks in the room and I have only met 3, Scott Duff, Bruce Canfield & Gus Fisher . |
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Because carrying them and using them is at least half the fun for many people. You have a nice ZT in a box... why carry a flimsy harbor freight box cutter? Not arguing, do what you want. It is a production knife, not a $2000 custom. To some people that's like saying you have a freezer full of prime ribeyes but you love looking into the full freezer you filled, so you are gonna eat soy burgers to live. Not that the analogy works real well, because a nice quality knife isn't consumed like that and can last a lifetime. It is still in your collection/freezer, whatever. Some people value it more when it becomes theirs with use. Most collectors do a little of both.
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I carry all my ZT's, but settled on two or three that I really like and fit my hand. I have four more incoming traditionals that might never cut anything. I get it. |
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Picked up a ZT 0393, my first ZT.
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ZT 0566BW, fast, sure, this is the S35VN one, they're making them in ELMAX now; it's a little slower than the 0350 but I like it's size better than the 0350, I really like their assisted knives.
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My first Spyderco, Manix 2 from https://www.knifeworks.com/. I'm impressed so far with Knife Works, ordered on Friday and arrived Monday.
Really like this knife. |
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I'm really excited about the Para 3 lightweight so I placed a pre-order for one. I think it will make an ideal edc knife for me. Pic is from knifecenter:
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So um... moon labia or something. |
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Thanks. There's something about traditionals that makes them fun to collect. I love the materials and colors, but also GEC because they make relatively small runs of patterns and then they are gone similar to Busse. It is fun to hunt them down and easy to sell them if you want to.
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I had a friend make me a hand forged tomahaw. This thin is very sharp, light as a feather. This thing is made for one thing.
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That's pretty badass, you gonna test it out on some materials? bamboo, car doors, hammer a brick, anything?
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Very pretty, congrats!
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That's funny. I was in the hunt with both high end production knives and customs for years. These days, I'm starting to feel like I just have too many knives and am thinking of parting with some to just reduce the amount of stuff I own overall. I know folks with hundreds of knives and I'm not there, but even having dozens of high end production and customs adds up.
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When I sold some on EBAY my monthly totals were crazy. $400 knives that appreciate fast are not hard to let go of (any Team Gemini's hahah) if I am not using them and can't see a use for them besides piling them up. I still have too many users to take camping all at once or whatever. Folders I pretty much figured out two knives I absolutely love and still switch it up once in a while. No need to have dozens on the shelf, but I still do. It is a fun hobby even when you sell stuff IMHO. I keep on buying new stuff too, just change up what I like sometimes. |
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So after watching some videos from this years Shot Show, I was impressed by the new Gerber Fastball. I was a little worried about purchasing this given Gerber's past and poor quality control and the price but had high hopes Gerber was finally serious about their knives again. Well, the knife arrived and all my worries were confirmed. The knife I received had the blade so off center it was rubbing the frame and the left to right blade play was just too much. Pretty unhappy with my purchase I asked for an rma to return. it.
So fast forward to now. I am getting it ready to ship back and taking a look at it for a second time. I decided rather than returning it I would attempt to recenter the blade and remove the blade play. This took all of about 15 minutes and came out perfectly. So what did I learn? Gerber is still hit or miss with their QC. The knife itself though is a good knife, now after fixing it. Is it worth the $100 price tag? No. Size wise, it is the same size as a Kershaw Dividend or Leek. Features wise it is more like the Dividend in construction. The main difference is the blade material. Where Kershaw uses 420C Gerber is using S30V. The Fastball is a flipper that acts like it has assisted opening but it doesn't. It deploys fast and locks up quick and tight. If your considering this knife I would suggest finding something else. There are more knives in this price range that you can get a better bang for your buck. Last edited by tcd511; 03-02-2019 at 7:26 AM.. |
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Thanks bud! Its a really nicely built knife! definitely heavier than my 452. The SLT tab is something I have to get use to! Super smooth knife though after I took it all apart and put Gun Butter on all the bearings. I also polished the SLT tab, blade pivot and the flat sides of the handle scales. It was to monotone for me!
Just as a PSA on anyone that has an 0055, if your SLT tab seams gritty or not smooth its because its over tightened. When I got mine it felt like it was packed full of sand and the funny thing is that the SLT tab housing has 2 thrust bearings in it, which I was surprised. Word of caution though the little ****ing spring in the housing is a ***** to get back into position. Disassemble with caution!!! Last edited by shooter1975; 03-05-2019 at 9:20 AM.. |
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Mine was smooth out of the box. Tab springy but smooth, action like butter. Interesting grind and design. I typically treat it like a two-stage trigger and take the slack out first, then fire it.
I saw a Youtube of someone taking apart the SLT and I would not try it. Glad you got yours where you want it. |
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These just arrived today!
I will be the first to admit I know absolutely nothing about knives. So I won't begin to speculate on the quality, sharpness, metallurgy, etc. of these knives. But I assume for $49.95 for each, they aren't going to be anything special.
Saw these in the American Rifleman magazine (the NRA publication). Not the best knives for sure, but at least to me, they certainly look "purdy". |
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I love that 0452, but the oo55 does nothing for me. I've seen plenty of Gus's customs in real life and his workmanship is absolutely top shelf and the prices reflect it, but his designs just don't resonate with me. Too angular. He's a really nice guy. He's is always at a big show I go to in Vegas on Labor Day weekend and he typically brings just a couple knives and guys will fight for them. Protech makes some of the coolest auto out there and Dave Wattenburg is a really nice guy. He always does a special show addition model for the Vegas show. I've got a couple I couldn't resist even though I can't do anything with them in Cali but fire them while sitting at my desk at home. I've got a Collab he did with Emerson and an auto Strider PT that they did. Fastest firing side opening autos on the market! Hopefully Knife Rights eventually gets around to getting Cali's auto laws fixed. They've done a good job overturning the auto bans in a bunch of other states. Most of my political contributions go to the NRA or CGF, but I did have to send a few bucks to Knife Rights last year. |
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