Whats your latest knife purchase?

[crufflers]

Nice. I'll keep an eye out but they're still going to be way out of my price range.

I dunno, I wasn't paying attention to which ones were premium or not... hard to tell sometimes with Spyderco. Those guys are pretty funny. Eric is pretty humble. In that interview he says they are way behind and just figuring things out when he is talking flippers and phos-bronze bushings, etc... true. I hear people just LOVE that old Brad Southard... I never tried one. I had a Positron on pre-order for a long time and then canceled because it was delayed or just was just taking forever. I know China make things to whatever spec you give them, supposedly... I just prefer the Colorado, USA, Earth knives. They seem better, smoother, no blade wobble. There are plenty of premium Spyderco's for $100-$150 street prices.

For me though, when I flick open the YOII's it sure doesn't seem like Spyderco is behind at all... but that's one knife. How many does ZT have?

[crufflers]

Just bought the used ZT 0300BW on eBay for $230 - $20 below the ask - but that seems like a fair price since other used 0300's in comparable condition sold for anywhere from $190 to $260 in the past few months.

For a further update on my recent buying activity, see Post #2029 above.

Just one ZT remaining on my "wish" list -- a 0452CF. Will probably buy one shortly. That'll make 10 ZT's, which will complete my ZT collection (for now) and allow me to focus on other things.

That's a nice one... you might want to pre-emptively get on the ZT site and request an 0801 pocket clip which is about 10x better than the anemic one they supply with a 0452CF.

[crufflers]

Received the 0560 from Dog Man.

Looks/feels great. No problems w/the lock bar.

Because it still has Sharpie on it You are seriously NOT going to post pics of the clone or comparo pics? That's a crime... a crime to this thread, dude.

[crufflers]

Post a pic of the clone 0560 with the real one or I am going to report you.

I meant to say, please post a pic of that clone when you get a chance. Very interested in seeing what they are selling on that site.

They have quite a line-up.






<--- smiley icons make everything ok... post the pics.

[crufflers]

The only other discontinued Onion that I want is a plain blade silver Shallot.

Wow, those are pretty rare.

That guy selling off the collection sold two damasc Shallots for a lot less....

https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/collection-sell-off.1618257/#post-18484437

https://imgur.com/a/UkbJG

$80 for that one

[crufflers]

I can see where there was some Sharpie markings on it b4 but it's almost all worn off now. So, I don't think it has any effect anymore.

Haha. You are a character. Don't get me wrong, it is cool.

Argue with me over the Sharpie I PUT ONTO THE LOCKBAR FACE on the actual knife I owned because it has a known "feature" wherever titanium touches steel that I witnessed always on that actual knife. Called lock-stick and it is a actual thing... a bit of sharpie residue and it is gone for quite a while. Just saying The real reason for lock-bar inserts.

Maybe the previous owner before you paid to have it carburized or the lock stick that was always there was removed b devine intervention or a group of teenagers with a Ouija board. I dunno

Just trying to help.

[crufflers]

Yes, there is some "lock stick"

No argument there

[readysetgo]

[nixorz]

ZT collection just completed w/purchase of a 0452CF. Here's the list:

0300
0350ST
0350SW*
0452CF*
0560*
0562*
0566CF*
0620*
0804CF
0909*

Nice collection IMO. At least it suits me.
* Indicates which knives already received; otherwise delivery pending.

No 0392?

[crufflers]

Nope. Didn't make the cut.

[readysetgo]

What make/model butterfly is this?

Schrade USA-Made Manilla Folder

[crufflers]

Forsaken Gemini Comp. These are gorgeous.

[97F1504RAD]

Got a link for that sheath?

[crufflers]

Got a link for that sheath?

That's a new old stock SPEC-OPS Combat Master - the old style with screw liner retention instead of the new velcro... but I have quite a few of the new style and they are just as good IMHO.

I bought this one off of a BF member new with the tags still on, he was selling with his Forsaken Gemini (perfect fit but you can mold insert) and the buyer opted for kydex so he sold seperately, but it is a universal sheath - up to 8" blade or the shorter version is up to 6" IIRC.

https://www.opticsplanet.com/spec-ops-combat-master-100420201.html

http://www.specopsbrand.com/knife-sheaths.html

I've molded inserts wider and thinner for .31" down to 3/16"... very universal sheaths if the knife is not too wide - they say 1.75" but you can go a bit wider... heat gun, hair dryer, iron after removing insert.

If you want lighter look for the old BASIC model.

[crufflers]

Here's a few of the newer models, look almost the same.

Combat Master, basic with molle light pouch added , Combat Master, Basic with
nothing added.