Whats your latest knife purchase?

[bombadillo]

well depending on if I win or not, I'm going to be getting a cfk Custom Knife. They claim to be custom made in the US but I'm pretty sure they are using either Turkish or Pakistani slave labor to make these things. I've wanted to buy one just to see how they look and just what the form factor is. For under fifty bucks I figure I can't go wrong as long as the blade is actually D2 steel and at least that part of it is real.

[crufflers]

well depending on if I win or not, I'm going to be getting a cfk Custom Knife. They claim to be custom made in the US but I'm pretty sure they are using either Turkish or Pakistani slave labor to make these things. I've wanted to buy one just to see how they look and just what the form factor is. For under fifty bucks I figure I can't go wrong as long as the blade is actually D2 steel and at least that part of it is real.

I have had a few. IMHO 100% PAKI made knives. Used 2 or 3 quite a bit. I still have a chopper and a bowie I use. They are not bad as a tool. As a company CFk has a well-deserved bad rep IMHO. I use them till they are getting dull and then Worksharp them. They do hold a decent edge and show some patina if you try to force it or leave them in the leather, etc... Very entertaining thread here:

https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/cfk-knife-update-and-company-history.1267880/

I had some really nice looking ones and sold all but the users probably a little less than I paid and gave some away.

If you get one let us know how you like it. They do cut. This was one of my favorite looking ones I sold.

[Heydeck52]

ZT850. Blue weave carbon fiber scales, CPM20CV blade steel, milled titanium pocket clip, and custom titanium hardware. The pivot scre, thumbstud, and backspacer remind me of a revolver cylinder.


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[Heydeck52]

I love my ZT850!

Does yours have a light detent? Mine does and it will open w/a hand flick (which makes it illegal in NYC btw). Faster than an auto. No need to use the thumbstud.

Give it a try if you haven't already.

My detent feels a little light but it doesn't allow the blade to open even if I shake the hell out of it. Fires out smooth and fast.

[elSquid]

Got me a Kershaw 7007CF from Amazon for sub $40. No pics, but how about the manufacturer video?

https://kershaw.kaiusaltd.com/knives/knife/natrix-carbon-fiber

It's nice and light, flips open with authority.



-- Michael

[readysetgo]

BRK Bravo 2 CPM 3V, sheath by Leonard Wall

Mmm... [insert Homer donut meme]

I feel like I remember hearing they're using Carothers heat treat on that 3V. About to jump on a Carothers fighter here soon.

got my first knife from Off Grid Knives.

Sea Dog. Aus8 Blade. G10 Handles. Pic is from their site. Im no good with photographing knives and guns.

Fun blade shape!

ZT850. Blue weave carbon fiber scales, CPM20CV blade steel, milled titanium pocket clip, and custom titanium hardware. The pivot scre, thumbstud, and backspacer remind me of a revolver cylinder.

Feature packed!

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Just got a little acrylic case w/ drawers. Fits the folders well. Gonna put it under the valet on my nightstand. Keep the dust off, hahaha!

[ronrichards64]

I collect and use Buck knives . I just bought a unused in box 110 from 1981 .this would be called a 2 dot . Older blade grind and and steel.

[crufflers]

Received a used ZT0400 today along w/a NIB ZT0551.

The only difference between the 2 is that the 0551 uses Elmax instead of S35VN steel and the impressions on the scale are horizontal rather than vertical.

0400 is cool. I always liked ELMAX.

[crufflers]

Elmax is a highly rated blade steel but since I carry (let alone use) few, if any, of my expensive knives w/premium steel, it doesn't really matter to me, except to the extent that the steel affects the cost/value of the knife.

On the other hand, I just started collecting more expensive Kershaws made in America that use M390 and other steels better than the 8Cr13Mov steel typically used in Chinese made knives. Besides, I already have more than enough Chinese made Kershaws and it was time to change the focus and focusing on USA made Kershaws w/better steel seemed the best course.

If you are really into the values increasing and rarity playing a factor... get into BUSSEkin and Traditionals (Great Eastern Cutlery). Those are for collectors and users. Regular production stuff is hit or miss.

[General]

Merry Chistmas to me.

Custom made from a metal file for Me !

[BigStiCK]

Just picked up a Spyderco Manix2 in Burl G10 and I SWEAR it has the smoothest action I've ever felt in a folder. There is literally zero friction, but it is not loose, just smoooooth. I absolutely LOVE it.

[Portcullis]

New Smile

Put a smile on my face. Solid looking.

Gonna have to look into that name/ stamp/ brand...

Nice. Thanks for the pic.

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Nice collection. My old sap is plain and isn't as fancy as yours.

[imtheomegaman]

Bought myself a Sod Buster jr, always wanted a Case. A bit disappointed in the fir and finish.

[jeffrice6]

Custom made from a metal file for Me !
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Beautiful!!! Congrats!

[crufflers]

Bought myself a Sod Buster jr, always wanted a Case. A bit disappointed in the fir and finish.

What's it like? I've wanted to try one... but I can relate. I bought a few $35 Maserin Sodbusters and they are a bargain... razor sharp great slicing D2 blades. Fit and finish was not even in the same galaxy as a $54 GEC Bull Nose. But after oiling and breaking in a bit, they are OK. Probably better to spend another $20 to get a GEC.

CK just got the new Maserin's in with the higher spec fit and finish, but now they are only $4 away from a GEC Bull Nose. Probably will not try one, but I might grab a Orange Delrin Bull Nose before they are gone... then I will have the set when the Orange Delrin Bull Buster comes out this month. It'll be cool to have Bull Busters again. I wish there was going to be Canvas Micarta variants this release, but I don't think so. I don't love the Linen Micartas.