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- All over PA
I like having a backup, to my backup, to my backup. And a few spares. Lol
Let's talk Knives; The overdue thread.
- Thread starter kirk
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- All over PA
Switched up my edc for shiats and giggles today. Love this knife but forgot how heavy this guy is.
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- Ontario Canada
My oldest keeps asking to use spend some of his cash to buy a good knife. Was looking at the dollar store so I did a bit of educating last night. Little does he know that I have a spider o ladybug I think and a leatherman rev for when he is done school this year
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- All over PA
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- All over PA
I’ve been hearing good things about Civivi knives. They’re on the cheaper end of the spectrum but I’m actually pretty impressed upon their arrival. They’ve won some awards over the past few years. https://www.civivi.com/
I have an Elementum and I like it a lot. Pretty underrated knives, if you ask me.
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- All over PA
I’m loving the “mini bullmastiff”. The cleaver blade.
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- All over PA
For being wallet friendly knives I’m very impressed. Smooth action. G10 scales. Damn near razor sharp.
Every single of my "budget" knives came to me more sharp than any of my Benchmades. lol Now, my Spyders, those things are ridiculous from the factory, but BM needs to learn some things.
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- Denver Adjacent
But how well will the cheap blade hold the edge?
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- Denton, TX
Pretty well IMO. Weeks of normal carry chores b4 losing a noticeable edge. Unless you are an abuser type user..
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- All over PA
In all my “higher end” knives the ones who best keep their blade are spyderco, Kershaw, and Buck. I actually have to sharpen my benchmades on the regular no matter the steel.
Usually better, except for the few M4 and CruWear blades I have.
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- Ontario Canada
one of my Sgt Maj asked me to sharpen him PM2 if I have time. I can't remember what angles come from factory on the PM2. Might need to look it up on the Spyderco FB page
I use the sharpie method to determine factory angles. Run a sharpie down part of the sharpened area, lightly run a stone along it and adjust the angle up or down, until you're removing the color evenly along the sharpened area.
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- All over PA
So have had time to “play” with them. I’m regretting the Lumi. (Black blade / black handle). Opening mechanism sucks. It’s a flipper but it’s very hard to flip with one hand. Even re-oiled to see if it would fix. The flipper portion is rounded and just does not grab your finger enough to get a good flip. Otherwise I like it. Nice handles, beautiful sharp blade.
This tiny rounded nub is the flipper.
This tiny rounded nub is the flipper.
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- All over PA
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- All over PA
Fat sausage fingers included for reference lmao.
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- All over PA
The mini bull mastiff is far and beyond my favorite of the 3. Will make a great camp cooking knife.
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- Ontario Canada
Putting my travel sharpening system to use on this much need day of rest. ( please excuse the fake wounds in the picture. Setting up for the next few days of fun)
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- Denton, TX
Jou Fuu just put a buncha new stuff on the site. Of course, none of which I'm looking for..
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- Denton, TX
Thanks to an insider tip off I found a Joufuu to fit my Esee Xancudo. Thx! Now I think new scales are in order..
I can't believe this quality! Tight everything.
I can't believe this quality! Tight everything.
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- Covington, Va
Nice!
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- Ontario Canada
I need to look at what they have available design wise
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- Denton, TX
I know shipping is a pain for ya but talking with him (email) it seems if you send him your item and an idea he does pretty much anything.
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- Ontario Canada
i like the look of his work. ( not quite the price tag since its in USD. And the conversion is brutal. $1CAD= $0.75 USD right now). That plus shipping and customs are a killer for me.
plus it makes for alot of $$$ to risk finding out im not a pocket sheath kind of guy.
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- Denton, TX
Yea,my thoughts exactly. I'm not wearing now but will tomorrow for the first time. Seems to have fit well without a knife on test fit. I could still get into my pocket without fuss. Not if I was wearing tight jeans tho.
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- Denton, TX
So I really like the JouFuu pocket sheath. It fits nicely in the pocket of my jeans and most shorts. It's kinda a pain to get in there if you have small stuff but my phone fits nicely, screen against leg,knife against back of phone. I can easily grab my phone with a few fingers inside the pocket and the knife, Xancudo, is quick to draw and resheath.
It's a nice piece of kit.
Do I need it?
Yes, because I love the Xancudo and hate carrying it on the hip due to (my) size.
It's a nice piece of kit.
Do I need it?
Yes, because I love the Xancudo and hate carrying it on the hip due to (my) size.
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- Covington, Va
That's 100% how I feel.
I loved the Xancudo but never carried it in the original sheath. With the JouFuu it's my go-to EDC and was on my side this whole weekend in NC.
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- Denton, TX
I've worn it every day but 1 since it came in.
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- Covington, Va
Been telling you.
His stuff is top notch. I've been waiting for the right one for my 440C Izula.
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- Denton, TX
Aren't these interchangeable with the Izula or is that the Izula 2?Been telling you.
His stuff is top notch. I've been waiting for the right one for my 440C Izula.
The quality is unmatched from anything I've owned leatherwise. So smooth and tight. He's proud of his work and has good reason!
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- Denton, TX
I guess even if the Izula would fit it it'd be molded to the Xancudo by now..
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- Denton, TX
Since TerryD has me thinking knives again.. Where can I get a lead on new scales for the Xancudo? I've tried everywhere and all I see anymore are the black and orange 3D's..
Any recommendations?
Any recommendations?
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- Covington, Va
There's a few guys in the esee FB group that are making them, but nothing commercially available.
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- Covington, Va
The Izula 2 would fit. Izula is too short, difficult to get it out.
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- Covington, Va
Bought a couple knives. Envy me.
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- Ontario Canada
Pics or it didnt happen
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- Covington, Va
Soon....