I’ve been carrying my Pingo lately

[Doc Dan]

Because of the tensions here, lately, I do not want to carry a knife that seems aggressive. Yet, I still need to cut things. I got out my Pingo and started carrying it these last few days. It is not the best, not the worst, slicer. What it is is a capable, non-threatening pocket knife. It won’t pierce, but truthfully I cut more than I need to pierce these days; like this apple:



The knife feels good in the pocket sans clip. It feels good in the hand fondling it. Open, it feels good and is comfortable to use.

I was going to make a clip point out of it, but I’m glad, now, that I was too lazy to do it.

[Sumdumguy]

Because of the tensions here, lately, I do not want to carry a knife that seems aggressive.

Rough hood, Doc?

[Jazz]

It’ll slice way better once you give it a way thinner edge. Mine all came with the shallowest edges I’ve ever seen. Felt like 45°, and would hardly slice wood. Shaving sharp, but the angle was horribly useless. After fixing, they’re great. Also, the bottom one I nodded in this picture will pierce, while still appearing non threatening.

[Mushroom]

I was considering picking one of these up not too long ago. I would really like to have an Anso designed Spyderco and BBS had them in stock as recently as a couple weeks ago, but they were sold out when it crossed my mind to go back and pick one up.

Next time I see one of these FRN models at a reasonable price, I'll most likely buy it!

[attila]

If you don’t mind me asking, where is “here” that necessitates tiny knives?

[Doc Dan]

I was considering picking one of these up not too long ago. I would really like to have an Anso designed Spyderco and BBS had them in stock as recently as a couple weeks ago, but they were sold out when it crossed my mind to go back and pick one up.

Next time I see one of these FRN models at a reasonable price, I'll most likely buy it!

Soonerstateknives.com had one the other day.

[Doc Dan]

If you don’t mind me asking, where is “here” that necessitates tiny knives?

Southeast Asia

[Doc Dan]

It’ll slice way better once you give it a way thinner edge. Mine all came with the shallowest edges I’ve ever seen. Felt like 45°, and would hardly slice wood. Shaving sharp, but the angle was horribly useless. After fixing, they’re great. Also, the bottom one I nodded in this picture will pierce, while still appearing non threatening.

I like that mod a lot. How much trouble was it to do?

[Doc Dan]

I would be carrying an Urban, but I’m afraid of losing my K390 and the AEB-L is nearly locked up.

[Jazz]

I like that mod a lot. How much trouble was it to do?

It could be done with a sharpening stone. I used Dremel with diamond bits and sandpaper. Not much to take off, really. Just enough to make a bit of point.

[Doc Dan]

I like that mod a lot. How much trouble was it to do?

It could be done with a sharpening stone. I used Dremel with diamond bits and sandpaper. Not much to take off, really. Just enough to make a bit of point.

Jazz, I think that is a good idea to thin down the edge. How far up did you take it and what angle?

[wrdwrght]

AEB-L is nearly locked up.

Someone else has adopted it, or it is mechanically problematic?

[TomAiello]

Soonerstateknives.com had one the other day.

Sometimes Kenny doesn't update his web site, so occasionally it shows in stock when he's really out of stock.

He's great people though. I highly recommend buying from him.

[Doc Dan]

AEB-L is nearly locked up.

Someone else has adopted it, or it is mechanically problematic?

Mechanical. It will hardly open anymore and the pivot screwcannot be loosened.

[ChrisinHove]

I would be carrying an Urban, but I’m afraid of losing my K390 and the AEB-L is nearly locked up.

That’s the trouble, isn’t it! - when you really appreciate something you cannot easily replace.

[wrdwrght]

AEB-L is nearly locked up.

Someone else has adopted it, or it is mechanically problematic?

Mechanical. It will hardly open anymore and the pivot screwcannot be loosened.

As I feared. I do wish Sal and Eric would address Maniago’s spinning pivot issues

[Jazz]

Jazz, I think that is a good idea to thin down the edge. How far up did you take it and what angle?

They’re all about 15° or so now. I freehand, so that’s a guess. Nice and steep. Slice and whittle wood like a dream. I was NOT impressed with their performance at all with the factory edges. Like night and day, the difference.

[Doc Dan]

Jazz, I think that is a good idea to thin down the edge. How far up did you take it and what angle?

They’re all about 15° or so now. I freehand, so that’s a guess. Nice and steep. Slice and whittle wood like a dream. I was NOT impressed with their performance at all with the factory edges. Like night and day, the difference.

15* per side, I’m guessing?

[Jazz]

Yes, per side.

[Doc Dan]

I'll try that. I did the Sal thing and did 30* inclusive and then a 40* bevel. It cuts ok, but it could be better. I'll try straight 30*.