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EDC Knife thread

Discussion in 'The Game Room' started by Smokinpiney, Jul 4, 2014.

  1. The Wood Wolverine

    The Wood Wolverine

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    The Leek is a made in USA Kershaw btw.
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  2. WinonaRail

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    This one today. I like micarta.[​IMG]

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  3. CurDog

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    The steel in a Victorinox SAK is hard to beat for ease of sharpening and holds a good edge as well
     
  4. grandgourmand

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    I really want a leek.
     
  5. Beetle-Kill

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    I just received mine yesterday, basic 1660 model. Smaller than I expected and that's a good thing. It fits in a soapstone pouch on my Carrhartts , nice surprise for me.
    I touched it up on the sharpener and it has a good edge, shaved a little hair on my arm. Blade is thin so don't use the spine as a screwdriver.
    So far it has met my expectations. Now to see how it does in use... gonna find out. For $40, I like it, plus it's made domestically. Big Plus !!
     
  6. FatBoy85

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    Very nice, can you tell us what that one is specifically?
     
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  7. FatBoy85

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    I have to think at one point they Were made in US then things had to go cheap. If this is the same company that made old Hickory knives...
     
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  8. WinonaRail

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    It's a QSP Locust. Specs:
    Blade: Japenese VG10, black - stain finish
    Handle: Gray Laminated flax
    Lock: Liner lock
    Ball bearing: ceramic ball bearings
    Overall: 8.75''(222mm)
    Closed: 4.875''(124mm)
    Blade: 3.875''(98mm)
    Titanium pocket clip
    Net weight: +/-115g
     
  9. WinonaRail

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    This one is in my pocket today. Statgear Ausus black micarta.
     

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  10. HolsatiaRedneck

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    Got this one a new home the other day, based on a Dozier Buffalo Hunter i own.
    The handles is stabilized wood from a riflestock that broke.
    Blade is flatgrind and the handle is way bigger than the Dozier one.
    The Original one has more belly to it but than again i didnt wanted a 1:1 copy.


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  11. Czed

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    I found these zero tolerance clone's
    On eBay for 20.00
    I've used one for months it's been excellent
    Holds an edge very well easy to resharpen. 20200116_124605.jpg 20200116_124639.jpg i bought three two to give as gifts
    One for me
    I still have all three
    And I always will.
     
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  12. WinonaRail

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    I usually avoid clones but I bought a ZT clone a few years back when I was just getting started in tactical knives. I was amazed how good it was. Most of the knife makers these days use really good steel and some can be had for a bargain. Congrats!
     
  13. Czed

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    I didn't know they were clone's when I ordered them
    They are unbranded on eBay pics
    But I was surprised at the quality of these 20.00 knives
    I usually carry Kershaw I have 15 or so.
    I don't have to take care of these I beat and pry with it at work.
    Apparently they are hard to distinguish from the original zt
    From what I read.
     
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  14. WinonaRail

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    The one I have is a dead ringer. Which, at the price, I knew it wasn't legit. Like you said, since it wasn't $200 you might as well use it hard.

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    Very nice. You made these yourself?
     
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  16. HolsatiaRedneck

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    No Sir, i can hold a hammer but thats way beyond my skillz.
    I really like them, well made and sharp.

    They look pretty good for clones, even on the papers it says Printed in the USA.
     
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  17. JW IN VA

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    My EDC is a Buck Vantage 345. Also have a 340 if I'm going somewhere blade length could be a problem.My "dress" EDC is a Kershaw Leek.Slimmer and fits dress pants nicely.
    I used to carry a Case Stockman. They are great knives but I like the one hand opening and pocket clip.
     
  18. mike bayerl

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    I picked up another Case XX medium Stockman.
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  19. mike bayerl

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    Early Christmas present to myself, a #32 drop point with ironwood scales from Wayne Hendrix. It fits right in with my others from him.
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  20. Ronaldo

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    Super nice looking knives!! Is he someone local to you or just someone you found and continue to enjoy his creations?
    Do you know what type of steel he is using?
     
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