Whats your latest knife purchase?

[CZR38Super]

I normally carry my PM2, but recently just picked up this Spartan Harsey.

[crufflers]

The two 15's on the bottom are new to me

[Tim padilla]

I wish I knew after all these years here how to down load pictures . Full disclosure I’m totally computer Illiterate...

I finally after years of looking finished my set of blades featured in the knife fighting movie “High Art “ Had all the others mentioned for a while , The Randalls model 14 and “classical Randall” model 18 ,The Applegate /Gerber and the Bucks etc..
But I recently found a “Joe Kious .... very rare..” Stormbringer sub hilt fighting dagger.Its a very early one that is the exact same as the movie knife with iron wood panels high polished Stiletto blade nickel silver guard and sub hilt and a flawless tapered tang.The blade is lighting fast in the hands and gorgeous to boot...I wish Joe didn’t pass in a tragic car accident, I would have liked to meet him at a blade show one day .He was very talented, his gentleman knives were amazing as well but five figures for a one in today’s market .. I’m happy with my early sub hilt, I’ll never give it up .

[crufflers]

Originally Posted by Tim padilla

I wish I knew after all these years here how to down load pictures . Full disclosure I’m totally computer Illiterate...

I use IMGUR and take pics with my phone, so I upload them from the phone app to IMGUR then I copy and paste the BB link from IMGUR on a PC to the forum post.



then the imgur link shows up like this:

[xrMike]

Originally Posted by crufflers

I use IMGUR and take pics with my phone, so I upload them from the phone app to IMGUR then I copy and paste the BB link from IMGUR on a PC to the forum post.

So do you use this method to post pics for 1-time use only, or does IMGUR give you a "home" page that contains links to all of the images you've ever uploaded? (kind of like Photobucket, or other image hosting sites do)

Just trying to figure out if IMGUR is more of a 1-time use pic hosting site, or if it's set up to manage image collections long-term... Thanks.

[crufflers]

Originally Posted by xrMike

So do you use this method to post pics for 1-time use only, or does IMGUR give you a "home" page that contains links to all of the images you've ever uploaded? (kind of like Photobucket, or other image hosting sites do)

Just trying to figure out if IMGUR is more of a 1-time use pic hosting site, or if it's set up to manage image collections long-term... Thanks.

Like Photobucket was when it was good, but about 5x better IMHO. Yeah your library contains the images for one time use and forums can only see the image you posted unless you delete it later. I believe you could go delete all your stuff later and it disappears from posts but I haven't tried this. Looking at the code seems it would have to work this way.

AS the IMGUR user, any image in your account can be looked at by you. I have tons of pages of images I can go through in chronological order, yeah. It is the best I have ever used, and much less glitchy than PB ever was.

[xrMike]

Originally Posted by crufflers

Like Photobucket was when it was good, but about 5x better IMHO. Yeah your library contains the images for one time use and forums can only see the image you posted unless you delete it later. I believe you could go delete all your stuff later and it disappears from posts but I haven't tried this. Looking at the code seems it would have to work this way.

AS the IMGUR user, any image in your account can be looked at by you. I have tons of pages of images I can go through in chronological order, yeah. It is the best I have ever used, and much less glitchy than PB ever was.

Thank you for the info! Been looking for a PB replacement for a while now, I can't even access my pics there anymore unless I sign up/pay for an account, and I have years worth of shooting/reloading/motorcycle pics there. I think I will sign up for 1 month, get all my pics back, and transfer them to IMGUR. Thanks again.

[crufflers]

Originally Posted by xrMike

Thank you for the info! Been looking for a PB replacement for a while now, I can't even access my pics there anymore unless I sign up/pay for an account, and I have years worth of shooting/reloading/motorcycle pics there. I think I will sign up for 1 month, get all my pics back, and transfer them to IMGUR. Thanks again.

No problem. PB had a nice download feature where you can download all your pics as a zip archive, if I recall correctly. I still have all my old PB stuff. I think you will like it.

[crufflers]

My more modern slipjoint of choice, Lionsteel Dom. Awesome sheepsfoot blades, great steel, light weight, nice action... perfect Ti slabs, CF is good for the price, but not perfect. CF weighs 1.3 ounces. If you were looking at ZT or Benchmade "traditional" designs, get one of these instead in my opinion.

[Excitable Boy]

Lionsteel wasn't really on my radar. I'd assumed it was more cheap Chineseium knives and I'm trying to focus on US made productions occasionally, but mostly customs.

Based on your post, I looked at their site and realized that it looks like they are a company out of Italy. Interesting stuff.

Thanks for sharing.

[crufflers]

Originally Posted by Excitable Boy

Lionsteel wasn't really on my radar. I'd assumed it was more cheap Chineseium knives and I'm trying to focus on US made productions occasionally, but mostly customs.

Based on your post, I looked at their site and realized that it looks like they are a company out of Italy. Interesting stuff.

Thanks for sharing.

I only have a few... three traditional models from them all made in Italy, but I haven't tried their modern stuff. I really wanted a fixed blade T5 for a while but they were really hard to find in stock. They make really good "modern" traditional stuff. I'd like to try some locking folders but I have so much ZT already and fell further down the slipjoint rabbit hole lately.

Lionsteel uses great modern steel, so it is a nice change from old 1095 on almost all GEC.

[xrMike]

Originally Posted by crufflers

Those are some good-looking knives. Do the blades lock in position when opened?

[crufflers]

Originally Posted by xrMike

Those are some good-looking knives. Do the blades lock in position when opened?

They are slip joints with half stops. This Lionsteel model called the "Dom" is basically a more modern copy of the GEC model 77 or a slightly larger model 15. The weight of a backspring keeps them open and closed... half stops are are an additional flat spot milled into the blade where it stops with the blade perpendicular to the handle if it starts to close up, then spring tension must be overcome again to get the blade to close the rest of the way... also makes it more fidgety. I wouldn't say traditionals are particularly hard-use knives, but there are some back springs that are hard to open and close enough to call them "nail breakers". Traditionals are perfectly fine for 90% of what most people do with a pocket folder like a ZT or Spyderco.

If you have really never played with a quality slipjoint, closest thing I can suggest is they are kind of like Swiss Army Knives, but with decent spring tension and walk and talk / actions. A lot of SAK are so mushy that they are more like a friction folder.

You could get some models of "traditional" knives with back locks or even liner locks, but I collect mostly slipjoints. If I want a decent back lock I get Spyderco or Buck because they do locks better than GEC - I have no idea about locking Lionsteel models.

Lionsteel Dom and GEC 15.

[Mezcalfud]

I have a DPX Heft 4 that is Lionsteel and it is beautiful. It is one hell of a knife.

[crufflers]

Got another Antique Yellow Jigged Bone 15 to go with a couple other variants

[COINTELPRO]

Lionsteel ROK

Integral titanium frame.
Spring loaded retractable pocket clip.
Rotoblock to lock into fixed blade position.
Removable flipper for legality in certain areas.








Description (Knifecenter):

LNROKB: ROK B Titanium Folding Knife, Bronze

LionSteel

The ROK, designed by Molletta Design and developed by LionSteel, features two important innovations. First, it introduces the H.WAYL System, a LionSteel patent that allows the clip to ride flush to the frame while using the knife and can be pulled out only when needed. This makes for an extremely comfortable knife to hold and to use.

The second innovation is the NFC technology, which LionSteel added to the knife box. This way, you do not need to look for more information about the product, but the knife itself will give them to you. Care instructions, details about how it was built, or general information regarding LionSteel can all be found by scanning the NFC chip on the box.

Like the TRE, the ROK has the option to take the flipper away in order to have a knife that can be opened with one or two hands. This knife has LionSteel's signature solid titanium handle with the Rotoblock safety system. The locking bar is reinforced by a stainless tip so it can't be damaged by the blade. The blade is made of M390 steel from Bohler, obtained with powdering technology, with a 59-60 Rockwell hardness. It's a knife built to withstand tough use and abuse and look good enough for a night out on the town.

Specifications

Blade Length: 3.39" (86 mm)
Closed Length: 4.41" (112 mm)
Overall Length: 7.80" (198 mm)
Blade Material: Bohler M390 Stainless Steel
Blade Thickness: 0.180" (4.5 mm)
Blade Hardness: 59-60HRC
Blade Style: Drop Point
Blade Finish: Satin
Handle Material: Single Piece Milled 6Al4V Titanium, Bronze
Locking Mechanism: Frame
Pocket Clip: H.WAYL System (Tip-Up, Right Carry)
Weight: 5.5 oz. (156 g)
Designer: Michele 'Moletta' Pensato
Rotoblock Safety System
NFC Technology
Made in Italy

[xrMike]

Not recent, but I bought this one a couple years ago, for BOB/survival bag use:

[wpage]

$20. Recently at gun club family day... Gerber.

[crufflers]

Originally Posted by COINTELPRO

Removable flipper for legality in certain areas.

That's funny because the only thing making that marginal or a no no in CA is the fact that the flipper is removeable... it should be part of the blade... similar to my ZT 0055 with folding/retracting SLT tab... technically not CA approved in some people's mind's.

Nice looking blade.

[ImpulseBuyer]

Here is my Half Face Blades SOPHS (blade on the right).
This is also for sale for 380 shipped with kydex, bought for 450. Amazing carry blade but I have my order number coming up and will be building a custom SOPHS.


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[COINTELPRO]

Microtech Ultratech Bronzed Apocalyptic Spartan


Blade length: 3.35”

Blade steel: M390

Overall length: 8.36”

Handle material: 6061 T6 premium aircraft aluminum

Weight: 3.5oz

[crufflers]

Some new GEC's







New Double Cut finished Saw-back DT12 SYKCO (DC finish looks nice on this one)

[crufflers]

Bobby Toole Sowbelly and a Sambar Stag GEC 62

[crufflers]

GEC 94 Camel Bone Clip

[crufflers]

"New" 2016 Beer Scout user... after I polished it up

[abefroman]

[Calier]

Originally Posted by crufflers

"New" 2016 Beer Scout user... after I polished it up

Very cool

[crufflers]

Originally Posted by Calier

Very cool

Thanks. That one is called a Draft Beer Acrylic. I have a Beer Barrel Oak and a Golden Ale jigged bone, but I don't carry those so far... so I think this one is my favorite and super sharp. Their acrylics are pretty neat. I like this one more than a Tortise acrylic I used to have.

[crufflers]

Flag Acrylic GEC 94 clip point to go with my sheepsfoot 49's

[crufflers]

GEC 54 from 2017

[Mute]

Just put down an order for one of these:

https://www.bussecombat.com/busse-an...-satin-finish/

[97F1504RAD]

Yea that one keeps tempting me but I’m saving for my first AK so I have to pass. ��

[crufflers]

Originally Posted by 97F1504RAD

Yea that one keeps tempting me but I’m saving for my first AK so I have to pass. ��

For sure that's a classic remade finally.

[crufflers]

2020 BF Viper with ram's horn covers, M390 wharnie. These are nice. Supposedly made in Italy in the Lionsteel factory. Quality seems on par if not quite as snappy... great action. ZERO blade play. Nice one I got for a steal.

[Skidmark]

Originally Posted by abefroman

Ready to add some Tanto blades to the collection?

[crufflers]

Custom slipjoint...this one is probably about GEC 77 sized


with a 15 Boy's Knife and a 78 American Jack (needs that Flitz polish)

[mikeyr]

bought myself a Benchmade Bugout, the one with carbon fiber scales and S90V blade, only had a week but might be the last knife i ever buy (I have said that before though). I really like it.

[GlockN'Roll]

Originally Posted by mikeyr

bought myself a Benchmade Bugout, the one with carbon fiber scales and S90V blade,
only had a week but might be the last knife i ever buy
(I have said that before though). I really like it.

I have multiple Benchmades and Bugouts, but these are my favorites...

[COINTELPRO]

Just in-

The first curved OTF. The Heretic Iconoclast Roc!







Heretic Iconoclast Roc Fat Carbon

This limited Iconoclast model features black anodized aluminum handle scales. Black DLC finished hand ground ELMAX stainless steel hawkbill blade. Fat Carbon inlaid button. Black finished hardware and milled titanium roller ball pocket clip.

SPECS:
Overall Length: 7.75" (197mm)
Blade Length: 3.1" (79mm)
Blade Steel: Elmax
Blade Style: Hawkbill
Blade Finish: Black DLC
Handle Material: Aluminum
Pocket Clip: Yes, right hand only, tip down
Weight: 4oz
Country of Origin: USA

[crufflers]

A couple GEC 81 pattern... 2017 Bull Moose in jigged bone, 2022 Coon Skinner in Acrylic