Whats your latest knife purchase?

[golfish]

Nice. Cheaper too.

Do you think these Blackjack knives are worth collecting?
I have a few (4-6) Anza knives that were made in the 80s. They haven't done very well as ($) far as collecting

[Blademan21]

Do you think these Blackjack knives are worth collecting?

I have a few (4-6) Anza knives that were made in the 80s. They haven't done very well as ($) far as collecting

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[crufflers]

Do you think these Blackjack knives are worth collecting?
I have a few (4-6) Anza knives that were made in the 80s. They haven't done very well as ($) far as collecting

Collecting to appreciate in $$$? Probably not. I want one or two for sure. I bet if they stop making a certain model or handle style, it'll be worth more to someone and you might find them on the Internet, but if you are collecting to sell a $200-$500 knife for $300-$1000 in a few years, you probably want to collect BUSSE. IMHO, the traditional brand would be GEC. Both of those have small batch releases that do not roll around again for years if ever. BUSSE probably won't even make a TGLB again, etc... GEC Beer Scouts were about $90 when released but you'd be lucky to find one and pay $150 now... maybe easier to get one at $200.

For the enjoyment of building and keeping a collection of cool knives, I'd collect Blackjack... if they are as good as they look. I'd collect Kabar, and OKC too.

I just bought a $60 Cold Steel Survivalist... I know it won't be worth twice as much in a couple years if they are still making them. But you never know... I had a XL Talwar and those are $$$ now because they stopped making them and they were probably the best looking waveable CS behemoth.

[Cuda440]

I came across a good supply of high quality #24 scalpel blades at work, so I picked up a handy little knife for my camping/first aid gear

Tiatner Dragonfly, weighs less than 11 grams with the blade and it seems to be made pretty well

[golfish]

Collecting to appreciate in $$$? Probably not. I want one or two for sure. I bet if they stop making a certain model or handle style, it'll be worth more to someone and you might find them on the Internet, but if you are collecting to sell a $200-$500 knife for $300-$1000 in a few years, you probably want to collect BUSSE. IMHO, the traditional brand would be GEC. Both of those have small batch releases that do not roll around again for years if ever. BUSSE probably won't even make a TGLB again, etc... GEC Beer Scouts were about $90 when released but you'd be lucky to find one and pay $150 now... maybe easier to get one at $200.

For the enjoyment of building and keeping a collection of cool knives, I'd collect Blackjack... if they are as good as they look. I'd collect Kabar, and OKC too.

I just bought a $60 Cold Steel Survivalist... I know it won't be worth twice as much in a couple years if they are still making them. But you never know... I had a XL Talwar and those are $$$ now because they stopped making them and they were probably the best looking waveable CS behemoth.

Like guns, I never sell them. I was just wondering what would be a good investment, Quality.
I'm very impressed with the Blackjack knives. I'll probably purchase a few more of them and then move on to another brand. I have a few folding knives that I use off and on for carry, depends on what and where but I'm not really a lover of them.

[crufflers]

This Cold Steel is a great larger fixed blade. I'm honestly impressed with the new version with the very aggressive textured scales in the forged groove. SYKCO HG parked Regulator for scale... similar knife IMHO. $60 for the CS is a steal.

[rromeo]

this one is on the way.

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/2749361213?pid=361213

[crufflers]

this one is on the way.
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/2749361213?pid=361213

I always thought those looked very interesting, especially when sales like that came up. Post your review when you get it? That seems like it might be on the short list of folders that are the next best thing to a fixed blade. Basically my list is a good size Cold Steel with a TRI-AD lock or a AXIS lock Benchmade 810/Contego M4 (not an important niche for me since I have neither of those anymore). Even a small fixed blade like a SYKCO Dumpster Mutt or 511 will be a lot tougher than those.

[crufflers]

I have a few folding knives that I use off and on for carry, depends on what and where but I'm not really a lover of them.

I stick to carrying ZT folders now... lately a 0452CF or 0804CF... mostly Sinkevich, Rexford, George. I do love ZT.

[crufflers]

Swamp Rat Taliwhacker LE - 12.5" OAL 7.25" blade, SR-101 10 oz... new 2ndary market

[sirgrumps]

Used Benchmade 710, smooth edge, black blade.
For EDC.

[jeffrice6]

This Cold Steel is a great larger fixed blade. I'm honestly impressed with the new version with the very aggressive textured scales in the forged groove. SYKCO HG parked Regulator for scale... similar knife IMHO. $60 for the CS is a steal.

I really dig that CS! How’s it balance & how thick is it?

[crufflers]

Balance is pretty good. I have the Hunter and I added skate tape to the handle grooves... this one needs nothing. A lot better than the old version and the color is nice.

Thickness is listed at 6mm and it does appear less than .25" to me. It is drop forged so it is one solid piece. The handle portion gets a lot thicker. It is a nice sharp piece of 52100 ball bearing steel for the price.

[jeffrice6]

Awesome, thanks!

[crufflers]

Awesome, thanks!

No problem. Balance point is right between the guards and the sharpening choil on that little strip.