I use a dragonfly at home, it would get lost on first day of use if I took it to work, lol.
what do you guys use for pocket knives?
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Tim Rowland
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Really got me tempted to pick one up lolholy crap this thing is a beast against cardboard boxes.
I suspect it might be too grippy.
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I'm inclined to agree.
I would not have wanted it during my time in the kitchen for an all day user but perhaps on a filet knife or boning knife that only gets used for shorter periods of time of prep.
that said, I am always up for an experiment.
currently if I want grippy g-10, I just finish it to 220 grit and then media blast it before my finishing oil/wax mixture.
Fun fact: The Dragonfly Wharncliffe that propelled all the recent Wharnies, was developed in the Spyderco forum between a chef and Sal.
The Endella is a much larger knife than a DF2. On par with your Para.
EDIT: Also, that K390 destroys cardboard.
I have been beating this Juha Perttula friction folder around a lot, sharpened to a true zero scandi, the hard 80CrV2 is quite fun, sharp sharp boi
do it, it's awesome.
I was thinking for a paring knife. nothing worse than having it slip while doing in hand work.
*I just realized how that sounds out of context
one thing I don't like is that the lock release is on top of the handle (spine side) and not on bottom. I have to relearn how to open and shut one handed.
Tim Rowland
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Western handle paring, or wa handled petty? lets create an experiment.I was thinking for a paring knife. nothing worse than having it slip while doing in hand work.
*I just realized how that sounds out of context
Comes pretty easily.
Tim Rowland
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compression lock on top is awesome, you have to pinch the sides keeping your digits out of that thin ass blades path. Practice.
western. I have a funny story:
I have had a wa watanabe parer for quite a few years now and I've been regrinding it. turns out you have to thin it opposite face for in hand work. so now I never use it for that cause it works against me
in only cuts well for on board use and thus useless to me. it would how ever be pretty good for a lefty. plus I just prefer western handle for parer.
that's not what she said
And a much better idea then having a lock in the path of the edge. Liner and frame locks are really a bad idea as far as safety is concerned. I have many, so won't stop me from getting a knife, but technically speaking not an ideal design.
danger-lock has been fine for me, then again I like to live on the edge
I took the lock entirely off my assisted open (seemed counter productive to the concept), and only have *one* gnarly ass knuckle scar to show for it.danger-lock has been fine for me, then again I like to live on the edge
f0cked around and found out haha
Didn't help that I flipped the clip too, so that if it accidentally assists me by opening in my pocket, the edge is the first thing my hand finds.
Look, these boxes aren't gonna break themselves down. Time is money.
Yes, technically speaking locks are not needed at all. Many use folders without lock and are fine. Same with liner and frame locks, since these are extremely popular. Compression lock is still a better design though since it doesn't put your finger in the path of the blade, but like anything else different, takes a little time to get used to.
Benchmade mini-grip 556-1, CPM 20CV, gray and blue g10. Had since 2016, carried for several of those years, including now. Steel is crazy tough, I've sharpened it once in all those years.
Less practical to carry, but more fun: opinel carbone no. 8, reprofiled drop point, forced patina, carved and torched handle with drilled lanyard hole. A sunday project when I was feeling knifey.
Less practical to carry, but more fun: opinel carbone no. 8, reprofiled drop point, forced patina, carved and torched handle with drilled lanyard hole. A sunday project when I was feeling knifey.
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Hmm first time I've heard crazy tough as a description for 20cv. Interesting
More accurately, I meant wear resistant. The factory edge lasted through a lot of cardboard.
As for toughness (chip resistance) I don't known how chip resistant it is at more extreme geometries, but at least with this geometry I've had really no issues.
+1 on this. Fell victim to HHC's enablement and haven't had a lick of regret, it's a great knife with great steel. Still haven't had the uh... pleasure of sharpening it yet but it holds nicely. Still think the wharncliffe is ugly but it's so functional. No chips from using it like a moron, yet.
If you have a diamond stone, it's not bad at all.
Luv the mini grip. Cardboard eating machine.
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Haven't read too much through this yet, but is anyone using a Rockstead knife. Definitely a grail for me, but the sharpening has me intimidated.
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I've had 2, really cool knives, but somehow they never stuck around. I wouldn't sharpen them myself. Rockstead offers free sharpening, just have to pay shipping..no doubt could get them sharp, but would probably scratch up the finish. That being said they claim they stay sharp for a super long time just stropping.
Benchmade mini bugout 533-3, 2.82"drop point, s90v, carbon fiber with blue anodized spacer and thumb stud. Classy AF 
