what do you guys use for pocket knives?

[HumbleHomeCook]

All true, but also kind of funny that in the olden days of lockless slipjoints made out of 1095 and the like they tended to be very thin and great cutters. Somehow with the invention of locks on folders people decided these are fixed blades or pry bars or metal cutting tools or screwdrivers. Somehow the culture of using knives for cutting morphed into using knives for everything else making them bad cutters in the process.

It's because most people buying modern folders, especially expensive ones, either don't know any better and/or just don't actually use them.

The evolution of actual pocket knife use and the appreciation of proper geometry is expressed in people like Shawn Houston. He realized that the answer lie in the steels and treatment that allowed thin grinds but retained high performance.

I'm especially fond of the dudes that will spend hours debating the nuances of lock design and strength to have their $400 knife spend eternity at best in a pocket but often in it's box. These guys also tend to really want "flickability" and a fidget factor with their super tough lock.

That said, spend your money as you wish and there is something to be said for this trend pushing designs.

 

[Akaitori]

When I go hiking, I always take my Victorinox Huntsman with me - it's hard to kill and quickly sharpened again. And it's got tweezers and the wood saw is surprisingly good for such a tiny guy. When going on an expedition, I also have a knife that I exchanged for a few pieces of my equipment from a nomad near Lake Chad many years ago. It's not the prettiest blade, but it's pretty hard (good, hardened, high-carbon steel). I'll add a photo.

@HumbleHomeCook - I agree!

 

[Matus]

@HumbleHomeCook - you forgot the polished edges for all the Instagram photos

 

[Rangen]

@HumbleHomeCook - you forgot the polished edges for all the Instagram photos

Mirror polished edges must be photographed so as to reflect printed letters on something like a page of a book, or a newspaper.

It's the law.

 

[DarwellianEmpire]

I picked up a kiridashi higonokami from Bernal and have been carrying it daily for a few weeks and I’m in love. Cheap, durable, and fun to use.

The lack of lock keeps me from doing stuff I probably shouldn’t be doing with a pocket knife. It has never opened up in my pocket and has never come close. It’s also compact enough to easily sit in my pocket and not protrude.

Best part about it is that if it is by far the easiest to sharpen pocket knife I have ever owned. I had some rust spots the other day and I ran through about 5 stones in 8 minutes to give it an admirable finish that was shaving sharp. On top of that it is an excellent stone tester and is super fun on naturals.

For $30 I am beyond satisfied


Brand New

The gang with some tlc

 

[jedy617]

Haven't posted in here for awhile but here are some fun ones. RJ martin Overkill Helium, 2 ounces of weight for 4 inches of blade. Even the screws, blade and flipper tab is internally milled. And a 15V OZ machine Roosevelt

 

[Matus]

RJ Martin makes knives that are out of this world.

 

[SiDave]

Hinderer or Strider.

 

[Keithpaints]

Been using my old Ken Onion design Kershaw Leek as a carry blade. It's well thinned at the tip. A very sharp pointy tip has many uses. Ultimate letter opener. I like the magnacut steel alot on chef knife bought. Started looking at folders. Found a Kershaw Leek in Magnacut. At around 200.00 not cheap got it anyway like the red & black handle.
It's decent sharp OOTB. Know can put a shaving sharp edge on this steel.

 

[Keithpaints]

Opps it was 200.00 reduce to 134.00
So not bad.

 

[Keithpaints]

My first blue Kershaw Leek was about 40.00 the design grew on me hollow grind pointy tip. Fairly light & slim. The magnacut steel in folders & outdoor knives is not cheap. Of Kershaw line Leek is my favorite. It's Ken Onion design is timeless. JMO.
200.00 is alot 134.00 is more fair for the much hyped expensive magnacut steel.

 

[pewe]

Perceval L08

 

[Matus]

I am hearing about the Perceval knives for the first time (how ist that even possible?). Very elegant knives

 

[pewe]

I am hearing about the Perceval knives for the first time (how ist that even possible?). Very elegant knives

That's life.
Greetings from Germany

 

[HumbleHomeCook]

I am hearing about the Perceval knives for the first time (how ist that even possible?). Very elegant knives

Hide your wallet. Grab a beverage. Enjoy.

https://www.youtube.com/@StefanSchmalhaus
Multiple Perceval reviews to be found on his channel.

 

[jedy617]

Demko AD20.5 Titanium, cerakoted and custom reblade by Transparent Knives, Magnacut at 64.8 hrc

 

[Keithpaints]

Italian Fox amboyna burl handle Damasteel blade.

 

[Keithpaints]

I think they etch the damascus my phone camera can't catch the spine & grind this is solid folded damasteel you can see with magnifier all along spine & cut bevel.

 

[RRLOVER]

A new one in Magncut!

 

[thebradleycrew]

A new one in Magncut!View attachment 287459View attachment 287460

That's a beauty.

 

[thebradleycrew]

My current EDC pocked carry. FOG.

 

[captaincaed]

A new one in Magncut!View attachment 287459View attachment 287460

Super clean. What's the brand? I'm not up on my next Gen pocket knife companies.

 

[jedy617]

Super clean. What's the brand? I'm not up on my next Gen pocket knife companies.

Next gen

CRK/Chris Reeve knives, one of the OGs. Inventors of the framelock

 

[captaincaed]

Oh **** I just saw the subtle logo, **** me.

 

[RRLOVER]

Super clean. What's the brand? I'm not up on my next Gen pocket knife companies.

It is a Chris Reeve...It's a "after work" EDC..A little pricey to be beating on it at work.

 

[WCV]

A new one in Magncut!View attachment 287459View attachment 287460

I ordered the exact same knife a few days. Wanted to see what all the Sebenza fuss is about. Mine arrived yesterday. Beside my current EDC (Benchmade 940-1) for scale.

 

[hendrix]

For edc’s, I preferred those with flipper tabs until I received a Kody Eutsler DUK (daily utility knife) and now it’s my daily carry in the field. (Magnacut is standard on the DUK)

 

[jedy617]

For edc’s, I preferred those with flipper tabs until I received a Kody Eutsler DUK (daily utility knife) and now it’s my daily carry in the field. (Magnacut is standard on the DUK)
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Welcome to the DUK party

 

[jedy617]

Also I will contribute. New one I got in a few days ago. When I entered the hobby a couple years ago this was my favorite Shirogorov so cool to have one back. This has never been carried since new as of 2018.

Shirogorov F95 Blue Turtle in Vanax

 

[jedy617]

Oh **** I just saw the subtle logo, **** me.

Haha not your fault, a lot of people don't know about the carbon fiber front scale version, makes it harder to recognize compared to a plain Ti one

It is a Chris Reeve...It's a "after work" EDC..A little pricey to be beating on it at work.

They are meant to be beaten to hell and back and be the ultimate work knife though! CRK has good warranty and spa services as well!

I ordered the exact same knife a few days. Wanted to see what all the Sebenza fuss is about. Mine arrived yesterday. Beside my current EDC (Benchmade 940-1) for scale.
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What do you think about it? Personally for the money these days they are a tad overrated. Still great knives though. I much prefer mine with a little bit less lockbar tension, and after polishing the washers on a strop.