markmcmuz
Well-Known Member
I had one of the early ones. The release fell off. I still have a Black ie Collins Gerber "clip" knife. The knife has a clip that locks it in the sheath.
The Knife Thread.....
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I've had dozens of these knives, the locking mech is the star of the show and the main reason I like it. As an electrician I use a knife every day and it's never been an issue on any.
MaxxVolume
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Speaking of locking mechanisms, here`s an interesting (and practical one) from Lionsteel....it`s a frame-lock Uniframe (machined from one solid block of alloy), with an auxiliary screw-down lock which gives a lot of extra security. It`s even got a small, hardened steel insert right behind the blade`s contact point, which prevents frame wear. Probably the strongest folder I`ve ever owned.
MaxxVolume
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Today`s "pocket toolbox" is a Victorinox Officer model. Handy for so many applications....
Gene Wiseman
Active Member
This is a gunstock model I made a year or two ago.
Thanks for looking!
Gene
joecoulson
CUPBOARD BROKER
Wow. How did I miss this thread!
here are a couple of mine:
here are a couple of mine:
MaxxVolume
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Spydie Matrix II Sprint Run, CPM 20CV steel
Mystic
We're all born mad
As I posted earlier this morning @ the Gun Porn Thread (https://audiokarma.org/forums/index.php?threads/gun-porn.705600/page-85#post-15397225), my son is going through stuff of mine still buried here 'n there at my father's place back in The States. There's lots of military stuff among my effects, including guns, knives, fatigues, boots, and lots more. He sent me a ton of photos last night and will continue to do so today/this weekend so that I can see what's there and identify stuff to keep or deal away.
This is one of the photos he involving knives:
A mix of WWI > Nam (and maybe post-Nam) fighting knives, bush knives, utility knives and ??? knives in this array... most GI but a couple theater-made. I'd like to have him ship @ least one of the Bolo type to me here, in France. I know the knucked blades are illegal in EU, but I managed to bring in quite a few during my formal relocation here. I would'a packed a Bolo if one had been on hand, but it appears theywere sittin' in Illinois while the moving firm was packing up blades in California.
This is one of the photos he involving knives:
A mix of WWI > Nam (and maybe post-Nam) fighting knives, bush knives, utility knives and ??? knives in this array... most GI but a couple theater-made. I'd like to have him ship @ least one of the Bolo type to me here, in France. I know the knucked blades are illegal in EU, but I managed to bring in quite a few during my formal relocation here. I would'a packed a Bolo if one had been on hand, but it appears theywere sittin' in Illinois while the moving firm was packing up blades in California.
mfrench
Addicted Member
I got myself in the shin with a machete yesterday. That sort of stung a wee bit. And, it bled, of course.
Clearing out a native Live Oak stand of its dead fall branches from howling Santa Ana winds of late; and, also taking down the low hangers, so that I can get around within the grove without head-tanglers.
I cut the branches down with a pair of bypass loppers, and then break them down for the greenwaste bin with a machete, which parts them out quickly.
Well, I got the blade stuck in a notch, and when I pulled it out, it aimed straight for the boniest, skinniest face, of the mid-point of my shin. It was almost close enough to being a miss, but, the very end of the spine of the knife, right at the tip, caught me in the shin.
Nope, not the sharpened blade, just the spine, where it tapers into the tip.
It hurt, I'm a pussy, and am admitting it. I rolled over on it a couple of times last night as reminder. I need a shin tampon pad thingy.
Clearing out a native Live Oak stand of its dead fall branches from howling Santa Ana winds of late; and, also taking down the low hangers, so that I can get around within the grove without head-tanglers.
I cut the branches down with a pair of bypass loppers, and then break them down for the greenwaste bin with a machete, which parts them out quickly.
Well, I got the blade stuck in a notch, and when I pulled it out, it aimed straight for the boniest, skinniest face, of the mid-point of my shin. It was almost close enough to being a miss, but, the very end of the spine of the knife, right at the tip, caught me in the shin.
Nope, not the sharpened blade, just the spine, where it tapers into the tip.
It hurt, I'm a pussy, and am admitting it. I rolled over on it a couple of times last night as reminder. I need a shin tampon pad thingy.
MaxxVolume
Lunatic Member
Hope you heal quickly, my brother....
mfrench
Addicted Member
Well, it was hardly worth mentioning, beyond the pure idiocy of the moment. I thought y'all might enjoy my brief tour through the knife world.
And, I managed to one-up that bonehead maneuver (the shin dinging), when I went to sharpen the dang thing this morning, with an angle grinder; I managed to get my finger into the spinning blade, at mid-knuckle, and just deep enough to be a pita. I'm off to a great start for the day.
editing,....
@MaxxVolume
My etiquette was lacking this morning. Thank you!
And, I managed to one-up that bonehead maneuver (the shin dinging), when I went to sharpen the dang thing this morning, with an angle grinder; I managed to get my finger into the spinning blade, at mid-knuckle, and just deep enough to be a pita. I'm off to a great start for the day.
editing,....
@MaxxVolume
My etiquette was lacking this morning. Thank you!
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Mystic
We're all born mad
A few shots of my EK collection (manufactured by John Ek)...
BASIC COMMANDO FIGHTING KNIFE. (Note the differences in the styles of blades: broad double dagger, narrow double dagger, and single-sided blade)
Old advert:
Later Ek knives, made during "The Miami Years".
I have found/purchased dozens of EK commando knives, WW2 > 'Nam era manufacture, at garage / yard sales, where more often than not these blades were mixed in among "kitchen utensil" groupings as that's what had become of many EK commando knives on post-war home front: everday cutting / steak / other use knives.
BASIC COMMANDO FIGHTING KNIFE. (Note the differences in the styles of blades: broad double dagger, narrow double dagger, and single-sided blade)
Old advert:
Later Ek knives, made during "The Miami Years".
I have found/purchased dozens of EK commando knives, WW2 > 'Nam era manufacture, at garage / yard sales, where more often than not these blades were mixed in among "kitchen utensil" groupings as that's what had become of many EK commando knives on post-war home front: everday cutting / steak / other use knives.
MaxxVolume
Lunatic Member
Every good red-blooded `Murrican boy should own one of these at some point in his life....
halkaloogie
The Jerk
Just moved, and somehow lost my EDC knife, so yesterday I ordered a new Benchmade Osborne 940. It should be here Tuesday. It's the most expensive pocket knife I've ever purchased, but I've been stressing out, and it seemed like a good little gift to myself.
Mystic
We're all born mad
Time again for a bit of knife porn... here we go...
LaGana Tomahawk (Vietnam SOF, circa 1966)
Specifications per the American Tomahawk Company:
Overall Length: 14.125 inches
Head Length: 8 inches
Cutting Edge Length: 2 3/8 inches
Weight: 20 ounces (excluding sheath)
Blade Material: Drop-forged carbon steel 1060 (HRC 56-57)
Finish: Black Powdercoat
Handle Material: Tennessee Hickory
Sheath: Kydex Low Ride, MOC straps
LaGana Tomahawk (Vietnam SOF, circa 1966)
Specifications per the American Tomahawk Company:
Overall Length: 14.125 inches
Head Length: 8 inches
Cutting Edge Length: 2 3/8 inches
Weight: 20 ounces (excluding sheath)
Blade Material: Drop-forged carbon steel 1060 (HRC 56-57)
Finish: Black Powdercoat
Handle Material: Tennessee Hickory
Sheath: Kydex Low Ride, MOC straps