Let's Talk Knives

I know a guy who has access to one at retail. At least he did a couple of days ago.

 

That mentality has taken its toll on my bank account lately.

 

Other things to spend my money on right now unfortunately.

 

Sorry you can’t afford it kid.

 

Lol. I could, I just want other things more. Like a new truck and a Diamondback cover for said truck.

 

Office carry today

 

I’ll gladly pay you Tuesday…











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…Tuesday, August 23.

 

No problem. There will be a slight market adjustment though.

 

Its good to know the price is dropping.
Should I hold off longer?

 

You aren’t familiar with market adjustments I see.

 

You mean like Toyota dealers?
Fuhk.

 

I can’t smash Like enough times for this

 

I’ve come a little way since I did your 3!
Did your dad ever get his left handed knife?

 

Yes. Sorry - have been meaning to let you know he was really happy with it.

 

So, @gosolo... When you do a run like that, are you one knife at a time? Or, more assembly line where you are finishing the same step on several pieces, then move on to the next step?

BTW... Incredible work!!!

 

A little bit of both. Some steps lend themselves to doing repeat work, not many, though. If I had a machine shop and more technical equipment (like a cnc or water blast cutter) it would be much easier. I prefer doing this the old school way, which means lots of hand work. I love doing this so I enjoy the labor. When it’s not fun anymore I will quit.

 

That's awesome! I may have to hit you up sometime for a custom piece! You know once I can say it's just a tank of gas!!!!!

 

I have a couple 5 gallon cans full of gas. I was thinking of contacting Sotheby’s Auction House and selling one of them. Probably I will offer it up for sale here on the forum first.

 

SMKW is having a sale on Benchmade. Just bought my first one. Mini griptilian.

https://www.smkw.com/specials/site-...epperjam&publisherId=18097&clickId=3991269100

 

Nice. Benchmade makes some great knives. I don’t have that one but im sure you’ll be happy.

 

My first benchmade so I went all out with a custom mini crooked river. There really is nothing mini about it.....

 

https://www.smkw.com/specials?brand=67

Try this link. They still have a few left in stock.

 

I think the site is getting bombarded.

 

Just digging the details on this Ray. How do you keep the plunge grind even on both sides? Do you use a jig, or is it free hand?

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I almost did that and then stumbled on a bugout carbon for a screaming deal and went that route.
But I keep looking at that mini crooked river…
And that one looks exactly like the one I was making for myself!

 

I am really happy with this. When i was ordering, the website showed a 90 day lead time for custom knives. I was ok with it and ordered. 2 days later I got a shipment notification email. I called them to make sure there wasnt a mistake or something and they said its actually shipping. I guess the 90 day lead time was a worst case scenario. I was stoked!

The ONLY thing I would improve on is the pocket clip is way more chrome and reflective than I wanted. The way the website described it, I thought it was more of a flat metallic color like the blade. I may just get a black on since I dont like the reflectivity.

 

Yeah - black deep carry clip is what I have on my bugout. The mini CR is a great size.

 

How much harder to pull out of pocket compared to the standard clip is the deep carry clip? Also, is the black finish anodized or is it like a coating?

 

My BO has the mini deep carry - I don't notice it being any more difficult to pull out of my pocket, but I like not having the top of the knife pocking out - on my older Kershaw Shallot I would have it catch on something every so often and that makes me nervous with a $200+ dollar knife.

The finish is a coating - the clip itself is stainless so you can't anodize it. The edges wear off/get shiny over time, but meh. Like most things I buy - I use them and that means they show signs of use.