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Posted: 3/27/2016 2:17:39 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Star_Scream]
Yes, I know there is a sub for knives but I see cool shit posted here in GD by people who aren't in the sub then forget what the title of the thread was and then get bored trying to search through every random knife related thread in GD.
This is what I usually carry for long bike rides: 
 A waved Spyderco Delica and a Kwaiken by Dynamik Blades aka Smithy 
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Posted: 2/25/2021 11:10:44 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By conndcj: Question for the Keto Heads. Is olive oil allowed? Yes |
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Posted: 2/25/2021 11:11:24 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MaxxII: Why are your pants down? ? You and rbb2... |
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Posted: 2/25/2021 11:13:48 PM EDT
[Last Edit: WIC]
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Posted: 2/25/2021 11:17:54 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By sywagon: Okay sorry for nerding out here but looking into it further I found this very interesting. Ethanol degradation actually slows gluconeogenesis and the acetyls produced are the same as what starts ketone production from fat as well as two acetyls are linked together. Because the citric acid cycle slows use of acetyl-coA due to the NADH production from ethanol breakdown, more ketones are made from the acetyls and can lead to ketoacidosis in alcoholics. https://mehlmanmedical.com/alcohol-metabolism-and-effects/ https://i0.wp.com/mehlmanmedical.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Ethanol-metabolism-1.png?resize=768%2C748&ssl=1 Hold the fucking phone, are you saying my drinking is actually good for keto?! I like this new science. If that is not what you meant, I am going with what I wrote. |
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Posted: 2/25/2021 11:18:37 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Justabulletaway: So my experience isn't so unique then. I have some Irish blood in me too but no way is that shit acceptable for a $200+ knife. That lock stick could be fixed with a hardened insert or by carbidizing the lock face. Pure and simple, Emerson doesn't do it because he doesn't have to as long as people keep buying it. The Hattin is a very awesome looking knife and Emerson has a hell of an eye for design. He just needs to sub his manufacturing out to some modern CNC house. The Hattin FF was unlike any other Emerson I’ve had. Everything was smooth, centered, polished, perfect. More TLC was given to this run than their catalog knives, which have a more rugged, unrefined, but confidence inspiring feel to them. I love those knives. Their prices are worth it to me. Emerson has a cult like following kind of like Glock. He’s not going to spend more time making them smooth when he can market rough as superior. |
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Posted: 2/25/2021 11:18:45 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SecretSquirell: But but..... I never liked that inlay pattern. Awkward. |
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Posted: 2/25/2021 11:26:10 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By GingerShanks: The Hattin FF was unlike any other Emerson I’ve had. Everything was smooth, centered, polished, perfect. More TLC was given to this run than their catalog knives, which have a more rugged, unrefined, but confidence inspiring feel to them. I love those knives. Their prices are worth it to me. Emerson has a cult like following kind of like Glock. He’s not going to spend more time making them smooth when he can market rough as superior. I'm too lazy to go grab my Hattin and compare side by side, but I do recall it and other special run models being more polished. And they really aren't that much more. But I honestly don't mind the rough cut liner edges. Adds to the aesthetic for me. I haven't been in the Emerson game as long as others, but mine have all been in good order when I got them. |
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Posted: 2/25/2021 11:26:22 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WICOUNSEL: Hold the fucking phone, are you saying my drinking is actually good for keto?! I like this new science. If that is not what you meant, I am going with what I wrote.  |
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Posted: 2/25/2021 11:26:26 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WICOUNSEL: LOL, little bitch hands. 
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Posted: 2/25/2021 11:29:22 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WICOUNSEL: Having the 0560 in hand has me wondering if I am missing something with the XM-18. But so far as I know, there are no XM-18s set up quite like the 0560? Just same general shape and design cues, but no contoured handles on XM-18s? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WICOUNSEL: Originally Posted By Justabulletaway: It's just the little things that takes a Hinderer to the next level. ZT is great but the fit and finish on a Hinderer is on a different level. ETA... And it should be. For a $400+ knife nothing less than perfection is acceptable. Having the 0560 in hand has me wondering if I am missing something with the XM-18. But so far as I know, there are no XM-18s set up quite like the 0560? Just same general shape and design cues, but no contoured handles on XM-18s? |
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Posted: 2/25/2021 11:29:38 PM EDT
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Pizza!
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Posted: 2/25/2021 11:30:11 PM EDT
[Last Edit: GingerShanks]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WICOUNSEL: I'm too lazy to go grab my Hattin and compare side by side, but I do recall it and other special run models being more polished. And they really aren't that much more. But I honestly don't mind the rough cut liner edges. Adds to the aesthetic for me. I haven't been in the Emerson game as long as others, but mine have all been in good order when I got them. 100% they are more polished. Maybe it’s the micarta, IDK, but definitely worth the extra $70. I haven’t received one I’d consider a lemon. The lock stick is my biggest complaint but they wear in quick enough. |
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Posted: 2/25/2021 11:33:48 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By sywagon: Yes, and clearly so, and this is not what I was taught either when I studied up before starting the first time. The alcohol breakdown products first off produce ketones directly (acetyl coA, see below), secondly stimulate ketone production from other acetyls (via NADH slowing down acetyl entering the citric acid cycle), and also slow gluconeogenesis (via NADH/citric acid cycle). Also can be stored as fat. https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/e6/Ketogenesis.svg/1200px-Ketogenesis.svg.png There you go with your sciency words again. If alcohol encourages ketosis, no wonder I have been doing so well. In fact, I should just skip the bulletproof coffee and drink bourbon all day every day. |
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Posted: 2/25/2021 11:34:44 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SecretSquirell: Tell me I shouldn't. Not a fan of how they do the inlays on the new 31, so part of me says I should snag one while they're still available at normal prices. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/204916/s-l1600-1841507.jpg Not a fan of tantos but natural micarta sebenzas make my pp do weird things. |
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Posted: 2/25/2021 11:37:02 PM EDT
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Posted: 2/25/2021 11:40:25 PM EDT
[Last Edit: WIC]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By smokie: I haven't put my xm-24's through any use yet, but I will say that the contoured handles on the zt is a much more comfortable grip, vs the flat sides on the 24's handle. It is really nice... ETA: I was finally let in to the Hinderer FB group (30 minutes after the knife I wanted to see sold) and was reminded, one of the nice things about the Hinderers is all the aftermarket stuff. |
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Posted: 2/25/2021 11:47:33 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WICOUNSEL: There you go with your sciency words again. If alcohol encourages ketosis, no wonder I have been doing so well. In fact, I should just skip the bulletproof coffee and drink bourbon all day every day. |
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Posted: 2/25/2021 11:57:13 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WICOUNSEL: The Hattin is supposed to be reminiscent of a scimitar. A fighting blade. You have the pommel of a sword there. Needs to be big enough to give you a positive secure grip. Different purpose than the Hati. And Shiro is really good about blade ratio. The F series is excellent in that regard. Oh, which reminds me, you mentioned something about the guy selling it saying it was an F95, but clearly it was a Hati, so why would he say that, or something like that. Meant to respond. As far as I know, the Hati is an F series knife. It is built the same as an F95 but has a non ti show scale. Only difference I believe. That's my understanding as well after looking, Hati=F95+CF. As I said then, not a deal breaker. Probably a positive, really. Makes sense when you say it about the Hattin, and again, as I said, not a deal breaker just a gripe. Still seems like a great knife so far. The pre-tied but unattached lanyard is silly, though. |
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Posted: 2/26/2021 12:00:10 AM EDT
[Last Edit: rbb2]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WICOUNSEL: ? You and rbb2... Seriously as I read this fucking post LMFAO.  (Just stood up from the shitter, in case context is needed, which in this crowd it likely is). |
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Posted: 2/26/2021 12:02:13 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WICOUNSEL: It is really nice... ETA: I was finally let in to the Hinderer FB group (30 minutes after the knife I wanted to see sold) and was reminded, one of the nice things about the Hinderers is all the aftermarket stuff. You can spend so much money on Hinderers. I've thought about a different scale for my red one. There were some cool micarta scales released this week but I think G10 and Titanium fits more with the hard use feel of the knife. |
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Posted: 2/26/2021 12:02:51 AM EDT
[Last Edit: rbb2]
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Quote HistoryI'm sure I'm not the first at this point but... That's...Not...pizza...(at least anymore). Edit: guess I was. |
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Posted: 2/26/2021 12:08:39 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By rbb2: That's my understanding as well after looking, Hati=F95+CF. As I said then, not a deal breaker. Probably a positive, really. Makes sense when you say it about the Hattin, and again, as I said, not a deal breaker just a gripe. Still seems like a great knife so far. The pre-tied but unattached lanyard is silly, though. I think that thing is meant to be looped through the lanyard hole. Double thick. It’s stupid. “Custom”lanyard. |
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Posted: 2/26/2021 12:08:44 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By WICOUNSEL: https://i.imgur.com/RQT8pjd.png My brother was over last weekend and was talking about maybe making one of those because he felt it was within his abilities. I pointed at my grinder and pile of steel (we were in the garage because I was replacing a wheel bearing on his car) and said "you know a guy..." and told him I'd help him do it for real. We'll see if he takes me up on it. Lol I got this dude all finished up today. I think the colors will grow on me.  Attached File |
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Posted: 2/26/2021 12:14:30 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By cubie: https://hosting.photobucket.com/albums/y475/brandonandsaralee/Knives/.highres/P1020864_zps88b1374e.jpg I like that shot. Lighting is awesome |
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Posted: 2/26/2021 12:15:15 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By sywagon: Dry red wine is mostly fine too. Most people don't realize alcohol is pretty energetic (between carbs and fats) but it by itself has never knocked me out of keto when using test strips. Some carrots in the kimchi, tomato sauce and a touch of sugar in the chili, but this shouldn't be more that 10g total carbs for the day. Got tired of fat fasting. https://i.imgur.com/z7shD30.jpg Kimchi is super keto. Those scales are too |
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Posted: 2/26/2021 12:23:57 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WICOUNSEL: Not saying you will like it, but if you like Hinderer, may be worth checking one out. We'll have to see what shakes out. |
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Posted: 2/26/2021 12:26:37 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WICOUNSEL: As I was saying, in the past the closest I came to a real hinderer was a ZT. I had a few 0562s. Not sure why I never grabbed an 0560, always liked the dragon scale look, but I didn't. The 0562s never really spoke to me. They were very well done, but just weren't keepers. The action on the first one of them was about as close to perfection as you could get. Just amazing. Kinda put me off Hinderer designs, and I wasn't willing to drop the coin for a real Hinderer. Then f&*^ing smokie started posting 0560 pics. Well, had to try one of those finally. One I found was reasonably priced, not great. Guy said he just got it back from ZT after they tuned and sharpened it. It does look factory sharpened, but not great. Screw heads have all seen better days and could be replaced. Scratches on blade. It was a user. But pop it open and it just falls into the hand right. Feels good. Love the texturing all around. Good attention to details. maybe a couple hotspots at the back, but not horrible. Action is well broken in and smooth. Have to fire with authority, but closing you can walk it down. We will see how it does, but initial impressions are positive. stupid lighting https://i.imgur.com/iSYsx2M.jpg https://i.imgur.com/OpB96id.jpg oh, and https://i.imgur.com/a1HIUi1.jpg It has the same frame shape as the 566 which I really liked without the assist which I didn't. The texturing on both sides is really what is alluring |
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Posted: 2/26/2021 12:29:18 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By rbb2: Here's the only complaint I have on the Hattin after having it in hand four whole hours: the handle is larger than necessary. Compare it to the Hati, with almost identical cutting edge length. The distance from the "guard" to the start of the edge is much longer, and the handle is much longer. I don't mind the bulk in the middle, as it fills the hand very very well, it just seems like it's longer than it needs to be. It feels excellent in the hand, though, and it's by no means a deal breaker, and I know that Shiro is basically the king of edge/handle ratio. Just the one gripe so far. Well, that and the disc being too small, but Pete Gray has already shipped out a fix for that, so.... https://i.imgur.com/rpN0o4n.jpg That's been my issue! The handle on the Hattin just looks big and blocky! I haven't had a way to illustrate it but you just summed it up perfectly! |
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Posted: 2/26/2021 12:31:23 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SecretSquirell: Tell me I shouldn't. Not a fan of how they do the inlays on the new 31, so part of me says I should snag one while they're still available at normal prices. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/204916/s-l1600-1841507.jpg It looks really nice. The older inlays and tanto aren't for me but I'm not going to talk you out of them. |
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Posted: 2/26/2021 12:41:46 AM EDT
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Posted: 2/26/2021 12:47:12 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By GingerShanks: 100% they are more polished. Maybe it’s the micarta, IDK, but definitely worth the extra $70. I haven’t received one I’d consider a lemon. The lock stick is my biggest complaint but they wear in quick enough. I just looked. Liners no different. Just the micarta. I also just put some sharpie on my A100. Instantly better. |
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Posted: 2/26/2021 12:50:49 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By sywagon: Sorry... Just a simple yes then, and not some hypothesis I'm coming up with, directly from that medical source. I’ll drink ti that  Twice  Or three or four times  Actually, I had a few before these, so the numbers are off. A bit. |
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Posted: 2/26/2021 12:57:29 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By rbb2: That's my understanding as well after looking, Hati=F95+CF. As I said then, not a deal breaker. Probably a positive, really. Makes sense when you say it about the Hattin, and again, as I said, not a deal breaker just a gripe. Still seems like a great knife so far. The pre-tied but unattached lanyard is silly, though. I dunno, I like the ti on my F95t. Little extra weight to reassure it is still there. The Hattin and Kwaiken are my go to Emerson’s to protect adverse porcine elements. The lanyard is a Cutlery shoppe thing for the special run. If you put a skull or cross on there it will work. I do like lanyards on my waved knives. Helps indexing. Or just do a new one to your tastes. |
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Posted: 2/26/2021 12:58:13 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By rbb2: Seriously as I read this fucking post LMFAO. https://i.imgur.com/tTafnxEh.jpg (Just stood up from the shitter, in case context is needed, which in this crowd it likely is). Kinda puny Your legs |
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Posted: 2/26/2021 1:00:14 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Justabulletaway: You can spend so much money on Hinderers. I've thought about a different scale for my red one. There were some cool micarta scales released this week but I think G10 and Titanium fits more with the hard use feel of the knife. From what I have seen it adds up. But options are there at least. Do you have any micarta yet? Aside from the Ace? Micarta is hard use. |
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Posted: 2/26/2021 1:00:50 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By rbb2: I'm sure I'm not the first at this point but... That's...Not...pizza...(at least anymore). Edit: guess I was. Reuben Pizza It was awesome. |
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Posted: 2/26/2021 1:01:08 AM EDT
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Posted: 2/26/2021 1:03:35 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DFARM: My brother was over last weekend and was talking about maybe making one of those because he felt it was within his abilities. I pointed at my grinder and pile of steel (we were in the garage because I was replacing a wheel bearing on his car) and said "you know a guy..." and told him I'd help him do it for real. We'll see if he takes me up on it. Lol I got this dude all finished up today. I think the colors will grow on me. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/78442/IMG_20210225_195958_605_jpg-1841653.JPG He shouldn’t. What a horrible idea. Yours looks good. But you said the balance was off? Or chi? |
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Posted: 2/26/2021 1:05:11 AM EDT
[#39]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Star_Scream: We'll have to see what shakes out. I was just playing with it some more. This may be the bourbon talking, but it is growing on me. |
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Posted: 2/26/2021 1:13:07 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WICOUNSEL: Reuben Pizza It was awesome. Have had that from places here. Awesome is the correct adjective. |
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Posted: 2/26/2021 1:14:31 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WICOUNSEL: Kinda puny Your legs Ok. Not really, but, sure. |
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Posted: 2/26/2021 1:16:42 AM EDT
[Last Edit: rbb2]
[#42]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WICOUNSEL: I dunno, I like the ti on my F95t. Little extra weight to reassure it is still there. The Hattin and Kwaiken are my go to Emerson’s to protect adverse porcine elements. The lanyard is a Cutlery shoppe thing for the special run. If you put a skull or cross on there it will work. I do like lanyards on my waved knives. Helps indexing. Or just do a new one to your tastes. As thin as it is, I like the CF to accentuate the lighter nature of the knife. I should do one up to match my Spartan shemagh and practice my aiaiaiaiaiaiaiaiaiaiai battle cry. I know I'd said that I liked the kwaiken - I like the hattin more (at first blush) for the same reasons. It's like the kwaiken's big brother. Not sure why you think they'd be good pig stickers, but you do you I guess. The lanyard itself is fine, it's just the way they apparently intend it to be attached that is silly. |
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Posted: 2/26/2021 1:24:57 AM EDT
[#43]
Originally Posted By WICOUNSEL: He shouldn’t. What a horrible idea. Yours looks good. But you said the balance was off? Or chi? Thanks. This one is fine. It's lucky number 13(14 if you count the prototype in 1084, but it never got handles) of this knife, so I've got the handles figured out pretty well. The bigger Santoku looking one has the wrong angle on the handle. It's the same profile as that orange handled chopper I made a while back. The more I handle it, the less I like it. It might live out it's days as a garage knife. Here's an old pic of it.(the bottom one) Remember the hump in the spine? Lol  Attached File |
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Posted: 2/26/2021 3:44:56 AM EDT
[Last Edit: rbb2]
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I vaguely remember talk about the hump. I see what you mean about the handle angle, though, looks like it would force the wrist into an uncomfortable angle. Everyone needs a garage knife, though. Hell, I need a garage knife LOL.
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Posted: 2/26/2021 6:52:58 AM EDT
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Posted: 2/26/2021 8:11:45 AM EDT
[#46]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WICOUNSEL: From what I have seen it adds up. But options are there at least. Do you have any micarta yet? Aside from the Ace? Micarta is hard use. I have an Ace Clyde but it's Black G10. I have linen micarta on my Smock. I think I have a set of Esee Izula scales that are micarta but I changed them out for G10. I have micarta in the mail, it should be here today. We'll see. I like G10 for a work knife as it is grippy but it cleans up well. I'm not sure how micarta would handle black grease and anti-seize. |
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Posted: 2/26/2021 8:41:31 AM EDT
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Speaking of hard use knives...
If any knife needs a lanyard (or better description being a "pull") then it's this one. That wire clip it comes with is not like a Spyderco wire clip. It really clamps down hard. I always try to capture the detail of the milling. The machining and fit and finish on this one is superb.  I keep meaning to try one of their fixed blades. I think olive wood scales would be cool, especially considering my exclusive use of olive oil the last few years. |
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Posted: 2/26/2021 9:19:03 AM EDT
[#48]
Their M4 has caught my eye more than a few times.
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Posted: 2/26/2021 9:20:20 AM EDT
[Last Edit: WIC]
[#49]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Justabulletaway: I have an Ace Clyde but it's Black G10. I have linen micarta on my Smock. I think I have a set of Esee Izula scales that are micarta but I changed them out for G10. I have micarta in the mail, it should be here today. We'll see. I like G10 for a work knife as it is grippy but it cleans up well. I'm not sure how micarta would handle black grease and anti-seize. Not sure on grease, but it is supposed to get more grippy when wet. I like G10 too, just been on a micarta kick lately because of all the character it can take on. And I can't wait to see what you have coming today 
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Posted: 2/26/2021 9:20:53 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SecretSquirell: Dude is gayer than aids. And for Heineken. WTF? |
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