Any knife nuts here?

[its phillip]

Got a new one today

 

[panteragstk]

Kershaw makes a good knife. That's what I've used for years and haven't ever had an issue.

 

[BoredSysAdmin]

 

[its phillip]

Got this at REI for $132 back in November

Compact 15031-2 North Fork Knife - Stabilized Wood | Benchmade

Every hunter's trusty companion! Shop the North Fork compact tool designed between a hunting knife an EDC tool. Shop this stout and sturdy pocket knife for any adventure.

www.benchmade.com

 

[j_garcia]

I have been eyeing the CRKT Provoke, just because it is cool. Many negative reviews of it though, and clearly it seems more for specific uses and fun than a real EDC knife. Anyone have one?

 

[j_garcia]

Just received this one. Limited edition version of the stainless one I have carried for ~20 yrs.

Dragonfly™ 2 Lightweight Micro-Melt® PD#1 Black Blade - Spyderco, Inc.

This limited-edition Sprint Run™ expression of the Dragonfly™ 2 showcases Carpenter® Technology’s Micro-Melt PD#1, an air-hardening, cold-work die steel specially formulated to offer both superior wear resistance and toughness. Its ad...

www.spyderco.com

 

[j_garcia]

Bought one. D2 steel, aluminum handle.

 

[BoredSysAdmin]

I not nuts on pocket or hunting knifes, but kitchen knifes is a different story.
I'd love to have full wustoff set, but for I get by with higher end ikea blades.
Btw http://www.bladeforums.com is huge forums for knife enthusiasts.
By best investment so far is dmt deluxe kit

Well, Aint much changed since that post 14 years ago, at least knife wise
Ikea 365+ still making awesome value full tang knifes - the handle and blade is all one piece of stamped metal.
My wife's fav knife is the 4" 365+ pairing knife, similar to 6" shown below:

They even have a nicer/premium wooden handle/full tang series- I own one and it is indeed a very good kitchen knife.

As far as sharping blade. The DMT set I bought a long time ago is nice, but the stones eventually got gunked up with metal particles and needed cleaning. After long procrastination research I've settled on this product:

Amazon.com

It's double-sided, with the 150 side working great as a stone cleaner/leveling and the 600 side being very good for knife sharpening

 

[highfigh]

Well, Aint much changed since that post 14 years ago, at least knife wise
Ikea 365+ still making awesome value full tang knifes - the handle and blade is all one piece of stamped metal.
My wife's fav knife is the 4" 365+ pairing knife, similar to 6" shown below:

They even have a nicer/premium wooden handle/full tang series- I own one and it is indeed a very good kitchen knife.

As far as sharping blade. The DMT set I bought a long time ago is nice, but the stones eventually got gunked up with metal particles and needed cleaning. After long procrastination research I've settled on this product:

Amazon.com

It's double-sided, with the 150 side working great as a stone cleaner/leveling and the 600 side being very good for knife sharpening

How well do the Ikea knives hold their edge? I have a few Chicago Cutlery knockoffs and WRT edge retention, they absolutely suck. I have a some from a department store called Boston Store (was part of Carson Pirei Scott) and they cost less than $30 for the set in the late-'70s- the edge lasts a long time, even though I use the same cutting boards for everything. I carry a Gerber Crucial and it doesn't hold an edge very well either, but it's easy enough to sharpen.

 

[BoredSysAdmin]

How well do the Ikea knives hold their edge? I have a few Chicago Cutlery knockoffs and WRT edge retention, they absolutely suck. I have a some from a department store called Boston Store (was part of Carson Pirei Scott) and they cost less than $30 for the set in the late-'70s- the edge lasts a long time, even though I use the same cutting boards for everything. I carry a Gerber Crucial and it doesn't hold an edge very well either, but it's easy enough to sharpen.

365+ knives use (X50CrMoV15 steel) do need occasional honing and I would call them somewhat medium on hardness. it holds the edge ok, but it's also easy/quick to hone it. It's not S30V or better steel as far as hardness/edge holding, but for kitchen uses it's fine. The one with a wooden handle uses a better VG10 steel, which is considered premium.

 

[Mikado463]

while I own several 'flipper' knives my two favs are the Gerber 'Fastball' and the Williams RX Flipper, a superb knife now on sale !

RX Flipper

The RX Flipper has all the qualities of the perfect everyday carry companion: a razor-sharp drop point blade that will retain its edge; a textured G-10 handle; a lanyard loop & clip; and an extended oval for easy, one-hand opening. We call this one the RX Flipper because we know you're in need...

williamsknife.com

 

[highfigh]

365+ knives use (X50CrMoV15 steel) do need occasional honing and I would call them somewhat medium on hardness. it holds the edge ok, but it's also easy/quick to hone it. It's not S30V or better steel as far as hardness/edge holding, but for kitchen uses it's fine. The one with a wooden handle uses a better VG10 steel, which is considered premium.

I have an old paring knife that has 'Sheffield Steel' on it- that thing is flexible, holds an edge forever and it's at least 68 years old- I remember it from when I was very young and I was born in '57. I'm just annoyed by the chef's and boning knives- the boning knife dulls so easily it can't even cut a plastic bag.

 

[its phillip]

Bought this Viper Handy the other day

 

[TankTop5]

Back when I had to wear slacks to work I carried a ZT Titanium folder with S35N blade which was insanely sharp out of the box, sliced myself several times and didn’t notice until I saw blood later.