Knife thread

VanIsle_Greg

I think I need a bigger truck!
Not sure why I haven't found this thread sooner? Maybe I did and I blocked it out so I wouldn't buy any more knives! lol

I have a few, some recent and a couple I have had for a number of years. My EDC (and most recent purchase) is a Ruike P801SB stainless folder that is a great little knife! Fits well in your pocket, its not too heavy and it holds an edge. I love the bearring action and the flipper or thumb stud is a nice option.

https://ruikeknives.ca/product/p801-stonewashed-stainless-steel-handle/

I started my Ruike addiction with a Ruike P138-B with that sexy Tanto blade... man I love that shape. A bit bulky for an EDC, but if you find yourself in need of something to punch holes in something... its a gooder. Really sharp and again holds an edge well. Has a secondary lock too, so no accidental folds...ever.

https://ruikeknives.ca/product/p138-b-p138-w/

I then picked up another Ruike (hence the earlier addiction comment) which is a P18-SB folder. A nice drop point, dual lock LARGE pocket knife that was my EDC for a while. Its a bit bulky to carry around all the time... but its another great knife. Love the satin black finish too. I was worried it would come off, but it is amazingly durable.

https://ruikeknives.ca/product/p128-sf-p128-sb/

I picked up a really sweet 'survival' type knife few years ago from a friend of mine who is a collector, a knife designer and a knife maker. Much of his work is collaborations with others, and some of his stuff is simply stunning (http://www.loriendesign.ca/). He sold me his Fallkniven A1, which is an amazing camp / survival / zombie apocalypse blade. LOVE that thing, it holds an edge amazingly well and is a beast...yet I can slice tomatoes or bagels while camping. heh

https://www.fallkniven.com/en/knife/a1-2/

So many sweet knives...so little time. Some of the older and new stuff in this thread is amazing. Especially some of the stuff you are making Peter! Wow!

Fallkniven A1
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Ruike 128 SB
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Ruike 128 SB
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Ruike 801-SB
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Ruike 801-SB
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Ruike P138B
Ruike P138-B 2.JPG

Ruike 801-SB
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Corey

OverCamping Specialist
I bought this S&W SWMP4lBS back in March of 2017.
Cool Magic opener, but the knife was very thick, and one of the screws for the belt clip fell out, and I could not find a replacement, so I am no longer using the knife.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002OAU30G/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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I just got another S&W, the SWBLOP3TBLS which is a smaller and thinner body, but still has the Magic opener on it, and it has three screws to hold on the belt clip.
It came yesterday, and I already have used it at work.
Very cool knife, but I wish it was in all black :D
It does not have a window breaker on it, but no big deal, I have one of those RES-Q-Me combo seatblet cutter/window breaker on my key chain.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0052DMZAS/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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rayra

Expedition Leader
That's beautiful leather work, Peter.


I got my feet wet recently with an inexpensive 4" drop point hunter kit from knifekits.com. I chose Cocobolo scales and had a good time putting them into a decent shape. The overall size is a bit small for my hands, though (large / size 9). So I just got an inexpensive bowie blade from them and using some mahogany I have left over from my storage platform / drawers build.
I used a pretty crude set of tools / techniques, bastardizing a 12" disc sander, usign some drum-sanding bits in a drill press as an improvised oscillating drum sander, and a lot of block and wet sanding, but I got it done.

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I'm kinda doodling in photoshop now, trying to figure the handle shape for the bowie. Probably won't get around to making it until after New Year's

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J!m

Active member
There are some wicked knives on here. I was hoping to learn about some brands I wasn’t aware of (I’m not going custom on a tool) and I have been left in awe of the custom work.

I used to make custom guitars so I appreciate what you guys do!

My collection is quite modest.

Benchmade Griptilian with a blacked out combo edge blade in D2 steel. For playing in the woods I have a Benchmade fixed combo blade also in D2- I purchased the fixed blade after being impressed by the folder... Great “production “ knives for sure.

I also have a small buck pocket knife. It’s a kickback from 1969 I believe. Sides are bone and engraved with an astronaut which is why I think it’s from ‘69. Anyone else have one of these?
 

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