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Re: Pocketknives/Kitchen Knives/Fixed Blades
« Reply #675 on: August 06, 2012, 06:55:17 PM »
Looks like a sturdy, no nonsense knife!.. How much did it set ya back?..

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Re: Pocketknives/Kitchen Knives/Fixed Blades
« Reply #676 on: August 07, 2012, 05:47:35 AM »
80 € plus change including shipping from the Good ol' US of A. Didint do much bargain hunting on this one, got it from the same seller that I bought my Spydie Persistence from.
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Re: Pocketknives/Kitchen Knives/Fixed Blades
« Reply #677 on: August 08, 2012, 10:20:00 AM »
Needed a bigger folder and decided to get this one, a Benchmade Griptilian 550 BKHG. Been reading a lot of good reviews on it. Seems to be a good guality/price piece.

like that a lot, got my eye on a doug ritter version which, if I get it, will probably have custom scales added at some point.

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Re: Pocketknives/Kitchen Knives/Fixed Blades
« Reply #678 on: August 09, 2012, 10:57:28 PM »
Hi Guys!
My fisrt dip into the world of folding pocket knives (swiss army knife notwithstanding), a Spyderco C148GP.



After reading this thread I was instantly drawn to the small Chris Reeve Sebenza, but wanst sure if a knife was something i wanted to keep with me all day every day, and didnt want to gamble with that sort of money.  Then once I got my Busters from Timmytangohead a few month back I thought i should try to make use of that cheeky little knife pocket.  Anyway I have had the Spyderco with me every day ever since!  A little bulky, but super solid (especially for a chinese made model) and very easy to keep quite sharp.  And at just $50 I reckon its a nice item.

So, the Sebenza is still on the wish list, but for now im quite happy with the Spyderco.

Thanks guys for letting me share  :)

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Re: Pocketknives/Kitchen Knives/Fixed Blades
« Reply #679 on: August 10, 2012, 05:35:17 AM »
I have to agree with you on the quality of the chinese-made Spydie line. Solid workmanship and I love the solid feel of the liner lock. Keeps a nice edge as well.
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Re: Pocketknives/Kitchen Knives/Fixed Blades
« Reply #680 on: August 10, 2012, 03:29:17 PM »
Nice knife there Mike, I have 3 Sypydercos but I'll be damned if I can remember the names of them! One is the
police model though, all 3 Japan made. Great knives.

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Re: Pocketknives/Kitchen Knives/Fixed Blades
« Reply #681 on: August 19, 2012, 08:19:11 PM »
my current line up.  Missing is  a Benchmade knife that my apartment seems to have swallowed.

Spyderco Paramilitary (main carry.  No nonsense, stout balde, easy to manipulate and comfortable to hold and use)
ProTech Tactical Response (this is more of an amusement piece for me.  I do not carry it as its illegal, and only good for inflicting serious damage...)
Japanese blade from Ebay, not sure the name or style off the top of my head
ProTech Runt.  Legal to carry in California because the blade is less than 2" (for an automatic, it must be less than 2")


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Re: Pocketknives/Kitchen Knives/Fixed Blades
« Reply #682 on: August 19, 2012, 08:24:22 PM »
1) Pick up Runt
2) Attach bar of dynamite
3) Light said dynamite
4) Toss (try not to aim at animals)
5) Thank you

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Re: Pocketknives/Kitchen Knives/Fixed Blades
« Reply #683 on: August 19, 2012, 08:53:27 PM »
the Runt is a good knife.  Its pretty thick, and the balde is really stout so it makes for a good tool.  The fact that its automatic is a moot point.  I can open folding knives just as fast if not faster than an automatic. 

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Re: Pocketknives/Kitchen Knives/Fixed Blades
« Reply #684 on: August 19, 2012, 08:59:47 PM »
Used to have one. Never was able to open it quickly after its spring snapped (about 6 weeks in)...

Here's to hoping yours'll serve you well!..

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Re: Pocketknives/Kitchen Knives/Fixed Blades
« Reply #685 on: August 20, 2012, 05:15:14 PM »
Received my Benchmade today. Here it is next to my Spydie Persistence:


Pros:
CRAZY sharp straight outta the box
Love the blade shape
Very easy to operate onehanded
LOVE the AXIS lock. Engages perfectly, you feel a nice reassuring click when it locks but it's not loud.
The clip seems to be very sturdy
Cons:
The handle feels subpar and plasticky. Would prefer OEM G10 scales.

The knife isn't that big after all, might even be able to EDC it. It's a bit on the thick side thanks to the scales, I'll have a go at making a custom pair to slim it down. See how that'll work out :)
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Re: Pocketknives/Kitchen Knives/Fixed Blades
« Reply #687 on: August 22, 2012, 12:34:42 PM »
details alex? thats pretty
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Re: Pocketknives/Kitchen Knives/Fixed Blades
« Reply #688 on: August 22, 2012, 02:25:50 PM »


100% handmade in france
each knife crafted by 1 person...from start to end
100% manufactur...echt piece of the knives are made in this fabric.
each knive is a unicum

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Pocketknives/Kitchen Knives/Fixed Blades
« Reply #689 on: August 22, 2012, 02:45:04 PM »
Website?
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