Whats your latest knife purchase?

[NapaCountyShooter]

[crufflers]

Any amount of sand cruds the BB system.

I’ll stick to lower cost thrashers.

You got a beauty, so maybe you don't like ZT's.

I find edge retention really great on ZT's compared to cheap stuff like Big 5 "$60" knives that are always on sale for $20... or cheap chinese steel on $15 Chinese Kershaw's, etc...

The ZT bearings on a $200+ knife CAN seize up. I never had it happen with dirt but certainly did with corrosion (salt water in one day - 0452CF). That can be a definite weak link where something with phos bronze bushings has no issues. Fixed blades don't have that issue either.

[Hammertime]

You got a beauty, so maybe you don't like ZT's.

I find edge retention really great on ZT's compared to cheap stuff like Big 5 "$60" knives that are always on sale for $20... or cheap chinese steel on $15 Chinese Kershaw's, etc...

The ZT bearings on a $200+ knife CAN seize up. I never had it happen with dirt but certainly did with corrosion (salt water in one day - 0452CF). That can be a definite weak link where something with phos bronze bushings has no issues. Fixed blades don't have that issue either.

I don’t want a fixed blade, they can get you in trouble and I have to work in public.

I’ve owned a lot of knives and this one should have been about $100 less.

I’ll admit it is sexy and ergonomic, just wish the edge held up to cardboard and general use.

[green grunt]

Spyderco Bob Lum.... just got it....

http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?t=1558328

[crufflers]

I don’t want a fixed blade, they can get you in trouble and I have to work in public.

I’ve owned a lot of knives and this one should have been about $100 less.

I’ll admit it is sexy and ergonomic, just wish the edge held up to cardboard and general use.

Yeah, I hear you. I almost always use a fixed blade for recycling at home - cardboard breakdown. I just keep three or so knives in the garage like a Mora or similar. If they stop slicing I run them trough the Worksharp a few passes.

Not the hottest steel now but I really love Elmax. Cheap slicing I like Kershaws... Cryo G10, Thermite, RJ, Blurs. I really like the BDZ1 steel Blur Tanto.

[Hammertime]

Thanks!

I love Cold Steel, the Code 4 Tanto is a favorite, and never lost its edge. Probably one of the best sub 100 knives out there.

https://www.amazon.com/Cold-Steel-58PT-Tanto-Plain/dp/B07DPWMKBJ/ref=mp_s_a_1_8?keywords=cold+steel+knives&qid=1568262061&sprefix=cold+steel+&sr=8-8

[MongooseV8]

Its S35VN steel right? Thats probably the best edc everyman blade steel on the market. Cardboard is one of the fastest ways to dull any knife doesnt matter the steel. While the 0095 is one of ZT lower end knives its still much higher quality than a Gerber or Cold Steel or etc.

[JPS3B]

[NapaCountyShooter]

Forgot about the M390 Spyderco para 3 lol


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[cgseanp1]

Its S35VN steel right? Thats probably the best edc everyman blade steel on the market. Cardboard is one of the fastest ways to dull any knife doesnt matter the steel. While the 0095 is one of ZT lower end knives its still much higher quality than a Gerber or Cold Steel or etc.

[NapaCountyShooter]

[Hammertime]

An update:

Bought an MXG Titanium pocket clip in blue finish for this knife.

It is obviously stronger but the finish has gotten smacked in just over a week.

The clip will probably hold out longer than factory, but will never be worth what they charge.

[jonnyt16]

Oh snap! Congrats.

[NapaCountyShooter]

Oh snap! Congrats.

[jonnyt16]

I'm thinking of trying one of the Chavez or Blauvelt production knives farmed to Reate or We... like the Chavez Ultramar or Arcform Catalyst. Leaning towards the Arcform.

I was recently looking at the Arcform Catalyst as well. I really like the black titanium/brown micarta scale version. Great looking knife.

Another one that has piqued my interest as of late is the Anso Orso by Italian company Viper Knives. Nice lines, M390 steel, and carbon fiber handle scales that are said to actually have some texture to them for better grip instead of the usual smooth carbon fiber. Not absurdly priced either.