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07-13-2012, 11:21
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Originally Posted by windplex
what is the idea behind the straight edge blades? What advantages? thank you!
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For me, it's just visual appeal. I keep my knives sharp enough that blade shape doesn't overly effect cutting ability, but I just think they look cool.
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07-13-2012, 12:58
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Originally Posted by NeverMore1701
Only thing I don't like about it is the pocket clip. Way too big and ugly for such an elegant blade.
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Elegant? Really? I'm not poking fun, I just always considered it esthetically 100% business, and not a single thing more...
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07-13-2012, 14:22
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I'm never without my spyderco native 3.
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This.
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07-13-2012, 15:48
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Originally Posted by Arquebus12
Elegant? Really? I'm not poking fun, I just always considered it esthetically 100% business, and not a single thing more...
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I think the Osbornes are pretty universally gorgeous, but there's no accounting for taste 
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07-13-2012, 15:49
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My favorite knife is my Benchmade 520SBK.
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07-13-2012, 19:39
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I've got several knives but the ones that see the most pocket time are my Kershaw: Spec Bump, Groove, Titanium Junkyard Dog SG2, RAM; ZT: 0560; Spyderco: Manix, PPT, Endura.
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07-13-2012, 19:57
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Originally Posted by NeverMore1701
I think the Osbornes are pretty universally gorgeous, but there's no accounting for taste |
OH!  Okay, I thought you were referring to my Emerson!
No, I agree with, I love the Osborne's... they have a joie de vivre in their styling, and are a joy to use. I have a Switchback that I'm especially fond of in addition to the one like yours.
Just the right size, too.
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07-13-2012, 20:06
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Arquebus12
OH! Okay, I thought you were referring to my Emerson!
No, I agree with, I love the Osborne's... they have a joie de vivre in their styling, and are a joy to use. I have a Switchback that I'm especially fond of in addition to the one like yours.
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Ah, I can see how the wires got crossed there 
I'm up to 3 Osborne designs and they're by far my favorites. The Contego with M4 blade is just fantastic.
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07-14-2012, 05:53
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Zt
The Zero Tolerance ive had for afew years and cant seem to go back to my Emersons and other nicer knives. I just like the weight and size of this knife .
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07-14-2012, 07:13
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Cold Steel Bird and Trout. hangs under my shirt out of the way till I need it and is lightweight. If I could neck carry a Swedish Mora, that would be the choice. It may be the sharpest knife I have ever held! Oh, and either is under $20!
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07-14-2012, 09:37
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Benchmade auto stryker combo edge
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07-14-2012, 10:28
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Originally Posted by Travclem
Probably my least favorite Benchmade ever. Between the uncomfortable handle and the ghey bone collector crap there was not much to like. The handle is also huge compared to the blade.
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I'm confused...with that much dislike, how did you end up acquiring the knife in the first place? Do you normally just throw a hundred bucks at a knife and hope you like it later?
Was it gifted to you?
I'm just trying to understand...to each his/her own.
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07-14-2012, 10:44
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Originally Posted by Johnspark
I'm confused...with that much dislike, how did you end up acquiring the knife in the first place? Do you normally just throw a hundred bucks at a knife and hope you like it later?
Was it gifted to you?
I'm just trying to understand...to each his/her own.
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Speaking for myself, yes, frequently. Sometimes they are great deals picked up on the secondary market and sometimes it's a knife that isn't stocked locally so it's purchased online. Sometimes it is an impulse buy on a brand new piece that isn't as wonderful as I thought it would.
In the grand scheme of things $100 on a knife is trivial. I'm a user and collector.
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07-14-2012, 10:46
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Originally Posted by NeverMore1701
I've been tempted, but can't get past the skull logo.
Stupid, I know.
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I've got the mini in D2/Walnut that I'm looking to offload if you decide you wanna give it a try.
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07-14-2012, 10:46
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Johnspark
I'm confused...with that much dislike, how did you end up acquiring the knife in the first place? Do you normally just throw a hundred bucks at a knife and hope you like it later?
Was it gifted to you?
I'm just trying to understand...to each his/her own.
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I don't know about him, but I've bought several Benchmades online without ever seeing one in person. There are two stores in town that carry them, and only a half dozen or so each. So there's a good chance if I want anything besides a Griptilian variant I'll have to roll the dice. Sometimes it works out, sometimes it doesn't.
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07-14-2012, 11:01
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Originally Posted by syntaxerrorsix
Speaking for myself, yes, frequently. Sometimes they are great deals picked up on the secondary market and sometimes it's a knife that isn't stocked locally so it's purchased online. Sometimes it is an impulse buy on a brand new piece that isn't as wonderful as I thought it would.
In the grand scheme of things $100 on a knife is trivial. I'm a user and collector.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by NeverMore1701
I don't know about him, but I've bought several Benchmades online without ever seeing one in person. There are two stores in town that carry them, and only a half dozen or so each. So there's a good chance if I want anything besides a Griptilian variant I'll have to roll the dice. Sometimes it works out, sometimes it doesn't.
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That makes sense. I'm lucky I suppose; I have many good knife shops close by that sell all the major brands.
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07-14-2012, 22:03
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Johnspark
I'm confused...with that much dislike, how did you end up acquiring the knife in the first place? Do you normally just throw a hundred bucks at a knife and hope you like it later?
Was it gifted to you?
I'm just trying to understand...to each his/her own.
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I bought it online without ever handling it. If a knife looks good, I'll buy it and if I don't like it, I'll sell it. (i rarely find a knife that i dont like) I have a mess of knives and don't tend to keep the ones that I don't like. The particular knife in question, however, I would have felt bad accepting money for.
In the knife world an $89 gamble is trivial as SE6 said. A real gamble is dropping $425 on a CRK, Umnumzaan sight unseen, without ever handling one. That gamble paid off though.
Hopefully sometime in the near future ill be gambling on a Hinderer XM-18 and a ZT0600.
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07-14-2012, 22:38
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Originally Posted by Travclem
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Hopefully sometime in the near future ill be gambling on a Hinderer XM-18 ..........
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07-14-2012, 23:28
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SOG Flash ii tanto serrated
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07-15-2012, 09:23
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You won't regret it.
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Hold on, let me check real quick....
Yep, I hate you.
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07-15-2012, 11:52
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Originally Posted by NeverMore1701
Hold on, let me check real quick....
Yep, I hate you.
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My daily use knife was a Sabenza that was given to me. Those are well made knives.
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Originally Posted by Lone_Wolfe
I mean, I’m mentally ill, not mentally deficient! There's a difference between psycho and stupid.
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07-15-2012, 14:04
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You won't regret it.
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Envy, not that I wasn't a sinner anyway.
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07-16-2012, 01:35
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Originally Posted by NeverMore1701
Hold on, let me check real quick....
Yep, I hate you.
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Envy, not that I wasn't a sinner anyway. |
That's the same reason I have to stay off the watch forums.
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07-16-2012, 01:38
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Gonna see if I can carry my new Liontribe when it come in, should be sweet.
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07-16-2012, 05:19
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Something else I have in the rotation is the Buck-Strider SBMF that I picked up a whim. It's probably one of my better buys, because its overbuilt and is made with typical high quality steel that you can expect from Buck. Not a knock off or cheap clone, I recommend it highly, if for no other reason than the confidence it engenders... This is a damned tough folder.
Superior materials with superior ergonomics.
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