Knife talk

[Gravy]

Being laid up I've gotten back into knives again.
And started doing some knife reviews.

What knives to you like? What knives do you carry?

I'm recently enjoying my Kizer Sheepdog.
S35VN steel. Titanium handle. Outstanding flipper "Thwack" when you open it.

 

[Jinx]

I carry a Geber Ripstop II (Had to look up the name) had it for years. Stays decent sharp, thin with a clip so it stays in your pocket, relatively light. Didn't cost a mint, so if I lose it, it doesn't break the bank.

I think my brother got it for me, since he liked his, and this last Christmas got my dad and my boys the same thing. It kind of cool we all have the same knife...

 

[Spork]

I carry an Ontario Rat 2

Amazon.com : Ontario Knife OKC Rat Ii Sp-Black Folding Knife, 7Inches : Hunting Folding Knives : Sports & Outdoors

Amazon.com : Ontario Knife OKC Rat Ii Sp-Black Folding Knife, 7Inches : Hunting Folding Knives : Sports & Outdoors

www.amazon.com

Similar reasons to Jinx, size and blade shape are what I like. It's not so large it's cumbersome but not so small it doesn't do what I need. the Rat 2 is a 3" blade and the original Rat 1 is a 3.5"

 

[Jinx]

I hate bulky/thick knives in my pocket...

 

[The_Lobbster]

Had one of these Kershaw Hinderers for a few years. Seems kinda cheap, but it’s held up decently well, assisted opener. Belt clip finally broke off, so need to see if I can find a replacement or not.

 

[Spork]

If this thread takes a detour, make it talk about sharpening. (what works, what doesn't) I hear everything from you need a $300 sharpener to some rock you pulled out of the river is good.

 

[Homefryy]

I have been carrying a Kershaw Leek for the past couple of years and have been very happy with it. I just recently picked up a CRKT Pilar as well.

 

[Hickey]

Kershaw Brawler



It works. Not expensive, and not flashy.

 

[DesertRam]

Discontinued Kershaw Zing.

Kershaw Zing Knife 1735

The Kershaw Zing 1735 has a high quality blade made from Sandvik 14C28N that is machine grooved with a 3-D striated pattern. There are two ways to open the knife. Use the contoured thumbstuds for a normal opening or use the flipper on the back for a lightning fast opening. A liner lock holds and...

www.kershaw-knives.net

 

[Jinx]

If this thread takes a detour, make it talk about sharpening. (what works, what doesn't) I hear everything from you need a $300 sharpener to some rock you pulled out of the river is good.

I have one of these in my Sunday bag and when I sit for about 2 hours, I am usually sharpening my knife.



Not perfect, but easy. Keeps my hands busy and my knife decently sharp...

 

[DAA]

If this thread takes a detour, make it talk about sharpening. (what works, what doesn't) I hear everything from you need a $300 sharpener to some rock you pulled out of the river is good.

For 30+ years I have used a Lansky system to sharpen my pocket and hunting knives. I've always been able to get them razor sharp, but it takes some time. This one:

Amazon.com : Lansky Deluxe 5-Stone Sharpening System : Hunting Knife Sharpeners : Sports & Outdoors

Amazon.com : Lansky Deluxe 5-Stone Sharpening System : Hunting Knife Sharpeners : Sports & Outdoors

www.amazon.com

But last year, I wanted something to sharpen kitchen knives. The Lansky can do them, but it's a PITA. So I got a little minature belt sander meant for knife sharpening. A Worksharp Ken Onion edition. This one:

https://www.amazon.com/Work-Sharp-Knife-Sharpener-Onion/dp/B00EJ9CQKA/ref=redir_mobile_desktop?_encoding=UTF8&aaxitk=wag70mROt6WjJwMKo5C2FQ&hsa_cr_id=7874406240601&ref_=sb_s_sparkle

I found the little belt sander so fast and so easy to get any knife of any size hair popping sharp, that I don't expect I'll ever use anything else again. Takes only a fraction of the time and effort that the stones do. And gets them every bit as sharp. I even brought the el-cheapo Walmart special kitchen knives from the office home and got them so sharp it freaked my co-workers right out. Two thumbs up, highly recommend it.

- DAA

 

[Skylinerider]

I usually rotate between a CRKT CEO, and a Ganzo Firebird.

 

[Shawn]

I love knives, my favorite one is my Benchmade 940, quality knife!

 

[Gravy]

For 30+ years I have used a Lansky system to sharpen my pocket and hunting knives. I've always been able to get them razor sharp, but it takes some time. This one:

Amazon.com : Lansky Deluxe 5-Stone Sharpening System : Hunting Knife Sharpeners : Sports & Outdoors

Amazon.com : Lansky Deluxe 5-Stone Sharpening System : Hunting Knife Sharpeners : Sports & Outdoors

www.amazon.com

But last year, I wanted something to sharpen kitchen knives. The Lansky can do them, but it's a PITA. So I got a little minature belt sander meant for knife sharpening. A Worksharp Ken Onion edition. This one:

https://www.amazon.com/Work-Sharp-Knife-Sharpener-Onion/dp/B00EJ9CQKA/ref=redir_mobile_desktop?_encoding=UTF8&aaxitk=wag70mROt6WjJwMKo5C2FQ&hsa_cr_id=7874406240601&ref_=sb_s_sparkle

I found the little belt sander so fast and so easy to get any knife of any size hair popping sharp, that I don't expect I'll ever use anything else again. Takes only a fraction of the time and effort that the stones do. And gets them every bit as sharp. I even brought the el-cheapo Walmart special kitchen knives from the office home and got them so sharp it freaked my co-workers right out. Two thumbs up, highly recommend it.

- DAA

@DAA I picked up Work Sharp Ken Onion edition last night and went bonkers sharpening everything I could get my hands on. I was able to even get some garbage gas station knives shaving sharp.

 

[DAA]

I did the same thing, Sharpened literaly every knife in the house. Which is a lot of knives. Had to bring more home from work .

Gave my daughter's boyfriend a Benchmade Griptillian for Christmas, took it brand new out of the box and got it even sharper in five minutes. If you've ever unboxed a new Benchmade you know that's saying something.

- DAA

 

[J-mobzz]

Kershaw Brawler

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It works. Not expensive, and not flashy.

one of my favorites to carry.

 

[RockChucker]

I’ve been carrying a stainless spyderco delica 4 for 10+ years. Love it. Needs a sharpening though.

 

[J-mobzz]

I’ve been packing this guy as my daily. It was a gift and I don’t know much about it or benchmade in general but I like it.

 

[Marsh99]

I carry a benchmade infidel currently


but have been looking at the benchmade 3400 autocrat.

 

[Thursty]

I really like my SOG Tac Auto. It’s slim, light weight and very durable. It is my every day carry but, for work I carry it along with my Cold Steel Recon. The Recon is more bulky but a great, very durable knife.