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Originally Posted By DamascusKnifemaker: I made this dagger for my wife a few years ago. I always thought it would make for an nice folder. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/78788/IMG_5669c-485471.jpg I finally got around to testing it out. Just over 7.5" open, blade length is 3.125" and frame is 4.375". Both edges will be sharpened so I didn't do a full dagger grind on the top side as it would cut your finger when closing it. What do you guys think of the design? https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/78788/IMG_6445c-1785307.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/78788/IMG_6444c-1785306.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/78788/IMG_6442c-1785305.jpg View Quote I like it. It's a great size to carry although even with the smart grind choice and looks like it'd fill the hand well Although front flipper with that grind would be pretty slick too. Ready to go in an instant and double edged |
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Originally Posted By Justabulletaway: Mando Monday https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/436951/20210118_153121_01-1785433.jpg View Quote I like the lines |
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Originally Posted By MaxxII: Looks good! How is access to the thumb stud in the hand? It looks like it might be narrow in the pictures. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By MaxxII: Looks good! How is access to the thumb stud in the hand? It looks like it might be narrow in the pictures. The stud sits proud about .060. It's a bit higher than I would normally do it but it was necessary to allow opening the knife comfortably. I had to try several different lengths to get it right. Originally Posted By rbb2: Very cool! Originally Posted By Star_Scream: I like it. It's a great size to carry although even with the smart grind choice and looks like it'd fill the hand well Although front flipper with that grind would be pretty slick too. Ready to go in an instant and double edged It's interesting that you guys like it my wife does also. I'm having a hard time with it. I know it has nice lines and functions well but something about it does not seem right. |
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View Quote That looks delicious. Really like the inlays on the 31, too, at least compared to the 21. The back end still looks a bit funky, though, with that little "nub" by the lanyard hole. I think they should have just continued the arc, instead. |
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Originally Posted By DamascusKnifemaker: The stud sits proud about .060. It's a bit higher than I would normally do it but it was necessary to allow opening the knife comfortably. I had to try several different lengths to get it right. It's interesting that you guys like it my wife does also. I'm having a hard time with it. I know it has nice lines and functions well but something about it does not seem right. View Quote The only thing I can think of is that maybe the symmetrical "palm swell" looks a bit odd on a folder. |
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Originally Posted By MaxxII: I laughed my ass off... I just noticed in the cereal picture that "JazzBerry" is waving Jazz hands. Sorry if I'm the only one that found that interesting/amusing...I'm back on mids and have only had one cup of coffee so far today. View Quote It was quite a find. I thought it was funny. |
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Originally Posted By DamascusKnifemaker: It's interesting that you guys like it my wife does also. I'm having a hard time with it. I know it has nice lines and functions well but something about it does not seem right. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By DamascusKnifemaker: It's interesting that you guys like it my wife does also. I'm having a hard time with it. I know it has nice lines and functions well but something about it does not seem right. She has good taste despite marrying you? Does it have a clip? I would think that would be difficult to do without taking away from the lines. Originally Posted By rbb2: The only thing I can think of is that maybe the symmetrical "palm swell" looks a bit odd on a folder. That is what I thought initially too, but the more I look at it, the more it grows on me. |
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Originally Posted By WICOUNSEL: She has good taste despite marrying you? Does it have a clip? I would think that would be difficult to do without taking away from the lines. That is what I thought initially too, but the more I look at it, the more it grows on me. View Quote Same here, I had actually typed that out initially and then deleted it after looking at the picture again before hitting submit. |
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Originally Posted By DamascusKnifemaker: The stud sits proud about .060. It's a bit higher than I would normally do it but it was necessary to allow opening the knife comfortably. I had to try several different lengths to get it right. It's interesting that you guys like it my wife does also. I'm having a hard time with it. I know it has nice lines and functions well but something about it does not seem right. View Quote Because it's not made from natural materials or pattern welded metals? I originally thought it opened a little far but it was how my phone scaled the image. |
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While sitting here cooking, I am pondering getting a Hinderer of some sort. Saw a cool Halftrack on bladeforums. If you just wanted one to play with, which model would you prefer? Thanks.
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If you just want to dip your toes in, gotta be the XM series.
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Originally Posted By conndcj: While sitting here cooking, I am pondering getting a Hinderer of some sort. Saw a cool Halftrack on bladeforums. If you just wanted one to play with, which model would you prefer? Thanks. View Quote For the "quintessential" Hinderer, definitely an XM-18 or XM-24. In your case, with your love for THICC knives, I'd say the 24. |
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Centerfolds ain’t gonna fly. Couple of Boars already on the wall. I’m thinking I need a couple of good bottles and a nice glass set, Mad Men style. I’m gonna go to Costco and buy some of the shit you guys post.
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Originally Posted By Justabulletaway: Make sure it has a butter groove. https://i.imgur.com/IWVkFtO.jpg View Quote showoff |
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So here's the deal on Hinderer.
They come out in batches so you might have wait a while to find the blade style you want unless you buy used. DLT has swedged spear points right now. It's about time for a new batch to come out so you might want to see what pops up. XM 18 3.5" is the most popular by far and will have the most options for aftermarket scales if you decide to change up. |
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Originally Posted By GingerShanks: Centerfolds ain’t gonna fly. Couple of Boars already on the wall. I’m thinking I need a couple of good bottles and a nice glass set, Mad Men style. I’m gonna go to Costco and buy some of the shit you guys post. View Quote Why don't you do something a little more Michigany. Aren't you guys really good at meth? |
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Originally Posted By WICOUNSEL: Why don't you do something a little more Michigany. Aren't you guys really good at meth? View Quote We were really good at ecstasy in the early 2000’s. I’m still a bit south of mid-Michigan meth country. I doubt it’s really good. Nothing mid-Michigan is really good. |
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Originally Posted By conndcj: While sitting here cooking, I am pondering getting a Hinderer of some sort. Saw a cool Halftrack on bladeforums. If you just wanted one to play with, which model would you prefer? Thanks. View Quote Go to DLT trading and get their exclusive XM-24 swedged spear. |
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Originally Posted By GingerShanks: We were really good at ecstasy in the early 2000’s. I’m still a bit south of mid-Michigan meth country. I doubt it’s really good. Nothing mid-Michigan is really good. View Quote I didn’t mean good as in good stuff, I meant good as in do a lot of it. I’m not aware of Michigan doing any good stuff. |
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Originally Posted By sywagon: Thanks for asking - My mom might recall where she got them way back probably late 70's. They are this cool foil that changes quite a lot at different angles and light levels. I took a couple of angles on the first two to try to show it but it is even better in person. These still weren't that great of light. ("Pfalz vs Nieuport 27 1917") https://i.imgur.com/wD2D0E0.jpg https://i.imgur.com/c3K0VN8.jpg https://i.imgur.com/3lCLcXA.jpg https://i.imgur.com/zHLdKD2.jpg https://i.imgur.com/vTZFcfv.jpg I think Snoopy was an alcoholic for sure. He flew a Sopwith Camel though if I recall, which would put him in a different one of the prints. https://i.imgur.com/i7SO4Ri.jpg View Quote Those are pretty cool in better light. You didn’t answer my questions. You must be suspect of my aims... |
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Originally Posted By WICOUNSEL: Those are pretty cool in better light. You didn't answer my questions. You must be suspect of my aims... View Quote Short version - Love dogs, can't have any, don't miss the mess. I grew up with a Springer that was my constant companion and family had many dogs over the years. My last personally was a Newfoundland. My wife has severe asthma that is badly triggered by any pets so I haven't had one in over 25 years. |
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Originally Posted By WICOUNSEL: https://i.imgur.com/3gioxsk.jpg View Quote |
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Originally Posted By Star_Scream: Because it's not made from natural materials or pattern welded metals? I originally thought it opened a little far but it was how my phone scaled the image. View Quote I still haven't figured out what is bothering me. The materials don't bother me as I use them a lot in my working knives. It opens dead center. I had to be very careful on the stop to ensure it didn't open to far. I could do a pocket clip but it would only be tip down carry. Tip up carry would be dangerous with the length of the thumb stud. Personally I think a clip on this knife would detract from it's functionality. |
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Originally Posted By DamascusKnifemaker: I still haven't figured out what is bothering me. The materials don't bother me as I use them a lot in my working knives. It opens dead center. I had to be very careful on the stop to ensure it didn't open to far. I could do a pocket clip but it would only be tip down carry. Tip up carry would be dangerous with the length of the thumb stud. Personally I think a clip on this knife would detract from it's functionality. View Quote I only ever see the jewelry knives on your site, what working knives? |
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Originally Posted By rbb2: That looks delicious. Really like the inlays on the 31, too, at least compared to the 21. The back end still looks a bit funky, though, with that little "nub" by the lanyard hole. I think they should have just continued the arc, instead. View Quote Me too. I didn't like the old inlays. Once I saw the style for the 31 I decided I'd give it a try, and I really like the way they feel. |
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Originally Posted By rbb2: https://i.imgur.com/atzcmDXh.jpg View Quote Great pic with a good little knife |
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Originally Posted By GingerShanks: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/505129/AABF0CF6-C413-48C5-B840-46AFBBE5CAAF-1785818.jpg GMC and Bob Seger. View Quote My wife's GMC was made in Texas. Our prior vehicle, Buick, was made in Lansing. Bob Seger is a good guy. I forgot about pasties, but that is UP, and I don't really consider UP part of Michigan, more like a lesser Wisconsin, so even if technically Michigan, don't think I can give you points for that. My Steelcase Leap V2 was made in Michigan I think. Might have to return it though. It is very comfortable in so many ways, but feels like the seat might be getting worn out. I bought it used. I'd be inclined to buy a new version of it and give it a try, but Michigan. Founders is really good, I'll give you that. I think Michigan has done some good blueberries. Not really a strong list. |
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Originally Posted By conndcj: While sitting here cooking, I am pondering getting a Hinderer of some sort. Saw a cool Halftrack on bladeforums. If you just wanted one to play with, which model would you prefer? Thanks. View Quote Typically I'd say a Gen 6 XM-18 would be a good intro but I know you like them thicc and juicy so a XM-24 or half track may be in your wheelhouse |
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Originally Posted By sywagon: Oh yeah, I forgot after parsing all the photos... Short version - Love dogs, can't have any, don't miss the mess. I grew up with a Springer that was my constant companion and family had many dogs over the years. My last personally was a Newfoundland. My wife has severe asthma that is badly triggered by any pets so I haven't had one in over 25 years. View Quote Bummer. I vaguely remember you mentioning that before. Can't help me with my dog boarding issue then. |
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Originally Posted By Justabulletaway: Make sure it has a butter groove. https://i.imgur.com/IWVkFtO.jpg View Quote Solid advice, flavor saver. |
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Originally Posted By Justabulletaway: So here's the deal on Hinderer. They come out in batches so you might have wait a while to find the blade style you want unless you buy used. DLT has swedged spear points right now. It's about time for a new batch to come out so you might want to see what pops up. XM 18 3.5" is the most popular by far and will have the most options for aftermarket scales if you decide to change up. View Quote Plus the secondary market isn't insane anymore unless it's a really hard to find run. |
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Originally Posted By sywagon: Thanks for asking - My mom might recall where she got them way back probably late 70's. They are this cool foil that changes quite a lot at different angles and light levels. I took a couple of angles on the first two to try to show it but it is even better in person. These still weren't that great of light. ("Pfalz vs Nieuport 27 1917") https://i.imgur.com/wD2D0E0.jpg https://i.imgur.com/c3K0VN8.jpg https://i.imgur.com/3lCLcXA.jpg https://i.imgur.com/zHLdKD2.jpg https://i.imgur.com/vTZFcfv.jpg I think Snoopy was an alcoholic for sure. He flew a Sopwith Camel though if I recall, which would put him in a different one of the prints. https://i.imgur.com/i7SO4Ri.jpg View Quote Those are really cool. When I was a kid my room was decorated in airplanes and similar prints. I don't think they survived all the moving. |
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