Whats your latest knife purchase?

[Futurecollector]

So let's see a pic of your collection now. There are so many knives out there. Lots of choices, have fun.

https://www.bladehq.com/item--Kizer-Vanguard-Series-Begleiter--34056

Do you have anything from Kizer in the Vanguard series?

I'm tempted but haven't handled the Kizers.

I did just buy a Sheepdog, this week has been bad for me, 9 Knives and one sharpener. I have a problem.

[crufflers]

Do you have anything from Kizer in the Vanguard series?

I'm tempted but haven't handled the Kizers.

I did just buy a Sheepdog, this week has been bad for me, 9 Knives and one sharpener. I have a problem.

I don't have any. The Vanguard Bolt 3.5 looks really nice since we were talking about Hinderer shapes. Seems like screaming deal with multicolor G-10 scales, VG-10... $60

Then again, no flipper and thumbstuds... I like liner locks with G10 on both sides if they are bearing flippers like the ZT0909.

This one looks cool

https://www.knifecenter.com/item/KUV3466A2/kizer-cutlery-vanguard-v3466a2-matt-cucchiara-dukes-flipper-folding-knife-vg10-satin-blade-milled-redblack-g10-handles

If I had $50 to blow on a knife I'd get that TUYA. Again all just IMHO. Everyone should buy what ya like - even knock-offs made from melted tin cans if that's what you love.

[MeatyMac]

Gawd this forum gets me in so much trouble

SOG Kiku assisted & WE 619 flipper in grey titanium.

I was looking over WE Knives on eBay yesterday, that clip detail is pretty cool, what’s you opinion on their frame lock system, is it solid?

MM

[crufflers]

Precisely my point. Glad you've discovered it.

No, I missed your point. If you consider the 0566 I sold in the set worth $100, the 0560 went for $160. These didn't sell right away, they sat for while. You can post up an old OREO cookie on EBAY for $300 and you cannot say that's what they are worth unless they are selling for that price often. There are tons of overpriced listings as far as knives go. Most are BUSSE or similar. I am surprised you found a weird trend of old ZT's that are listed super high. Must be for super high people.

Like I said, if you watch the right forums, you can grab a 0560 or whatever cheap... but it is not the pinnacle of ZT's lineup. Grab an 0804CF for $160-$180 and you will be doing much better. Or you could look on alibaba.com for a 0804CF knock-off for $125... free country.

You don't have to post all the knives, how about pics of some favorite knives and new ones that DID arrive????

Post that Luzon, etc... come on BRO. PICS kind of make this thread IMHO.

[crufflers]

Well, I still think you made my point.

If all that I can find are 0560's with asking prices of $300+, that's what I'll have to pay to get one. If I look long and hard enough maybe I'll find one in the $150 range as you suggest but I want one that "looks like" a 0560 NOW and if I find the real thing later fine but if I don't that's fine as well because I'll have the clone and a variety of real ZTs that I've purchased for an acceptable price as well.

HOW? I told you I bought one for $150... Sold one listed at $160 or two-fer set for $260. I told ya I see them for sale at $150-$160ish. I directly refuted what you said about that being impossible, improbable, doesn't happen, not the case, they all cost $300+, etc...

You are talking to a seller that let one go for $150-$160 in the last few months. What more do you want, a personal shopper? BLADE FORUMS EXCHANGE, INDIVIDUAL FOR SALE, PRODUCTION FOLDERS.

[readysetgo]

Can you stop saying "clone" and call it what it is?

Straight up FAKE!

[TheReluctantCraftstronaut]

Recently got a friend a knife as a thank you gift. Great Eastern Cutlery #38 with Mexican Bocote.

[crufflers]

Recently got a friend a knife as a thank you gift. Great Eastern Cutlery #38 with Mexican Bocote.

Very nice GEC.

[crufflers]

There is a SWEEET Hinderer XM18 3.5 bowie tip folder on the Exchange right now for $335 with two scales (OD CANVAS and a translucent)... optional matched titanium scale too. No trades or I'd be asking. I know not everyone likes original Hinderer. Some might prefer a production copy, and some might prefer a knock-off of a production copy. Go figure.

There is someone selling two ZT 0562's also. One is $150 the other $180 - both look new. One is CF.

[ChuckDizzle]

I recently picked up a Mora Companion HD as a beat around knife for camping.

For $20 I'm blown away. I made several feather sticks, did some batton work, carved a couple doorstops for my dad's boat, and chopped everything for dinner with it. Still hair popping sharp.

Incredible, I'll be buying a full tang Garberg model soon.

[etwinam]

I just picked up a ZT0450cf and a ZT0452wbw ..... Looking to pick up a ZT0462cf.

[nixorz]

anyone looking for a copper scale for the 0562?

Copper Scale

[BigStiCK]

Its solid. The frame lock has a replaceable metal insert. Seems really well built, though I would never hammer on it. I consider it more of a "Dress" knife than a throw down.

[crufflers]

Two brands I tend to steer clear of are Boker and Tops. I guess Bark River too, but not for any good reason. Other brands have always interested me more.

Anyone have some Tops knives they can comment on as far as fit, finish, heat treat, etc... Boker has been looking better and they have some manufacturers for certain models that are good. Boker usually loses me with the designs or steel choice, but I have owned two or three. Bark River always looked good, I just never bought one. I almost bought a Survivor quite a few times, but always had some SYKCO I wanted more pop up.

I am trying a Tops, I will post when it arrives.

[crufflers]

Nice scores. What did you pay for the 0909? I will let you know if I see any 0620's.