What "Other" is in your pocket???
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Handsome looking edge on that drop point!
Both my Magnacut 31's had the best edge I've seen from CRK. I'm guessing its more of a reflection of how it sharpens rather than a change in process over there. I've yet to rationalize a reprofile, but touchups feel much more like a tool steel than the lack of feedback from their S35/45vn on the stones.
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I’m sure… but I still love the stuff (when done right)! And I know JD spydo does too!JSumm wrote: ↑Sat Feb 11, 2023 6:58 amThat's a good question Shannon. I wonder if VG-10 is deemed to be a better budget steel in Japan than AUS-8. They wouldn't use it in China for the value line since China has its own budget steel 8Cr13MoV. But as a Japanese steel AUS-8 could be a good budget alternative to VG-10. I used it for years before I discovered premium folders and had no complaints minus maybe the manufacturer running it too soft. I think AUS-8 trades a little edge retention in favor of toughness when compared to VG-10. Maybe there is a better relationship with the manufacturer or some other attribute of VG-10 they prefer.
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Terrible picture, but I really enjoy this pair.
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Top four in rotation: K390 + GCM PM2, ZCarta Shaman, Crucarta PM2, K390 + GCM Straight Spine Stretch.
Top four in rotation: K390 + GCM PM2, ZCarta Shaman, Crucarta PM2, K390 + GCM Straight Spine Stretch.
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That's a great pair. I really like seeing that fixed blade too.
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The Bugout is hard to beat for bike rides.
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Honestly the Bugout is my most carried knife. I love how thin and lightweight it is and the axis lock is awesome too!
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I go through phases of the same. Thinking about trying a Bailout too.Cowboyfromhell wrote: ↑Tue Feb 14, 2023 4:59 amHonestly the Bugout is my most carried knife. I love how thin and lightweight it is and the axis lock is awesome too!
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Top four in rotation: K390 + GCM PM2, ZCarta Shaman, Crucarta PM2, K390 + GCM Straight Spine Stretch.
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Native 5 cpm-s110v G10. Native 5 cpm-s110v frn.
Lil' Native MB cpm-s30v. Dragonfly 2 zdp-189.
Delica 4 cts-204p limited. Cricket Nishijin blk vg10.
Urban n690co. Persistence s35vn lightweight.
Lil' Native MB cpm-s30v. Dragonfly 2 zdp-189.
Delica 4 cts-204p limited. Cricket Nishijin blk vg10.
Urban n690co. Persistence s35vn lightweight.
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I just bought a bailout m4 and really like it. Its like a Bugout on steroids!.....kennethsime wrote: ↑Tue Feb 14, 2023 10:38 amI go through phases of the same. Thinking about trying a Bailout too.Cowboyfromhell wrote: ↑Tue Feb 14, 2023 4:59 amHonestly the Bugout is my most carried knife. I love how thin and lightweight it is and the axis lock is awesome too!
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That’s exactly what I’m hoping for. Can you remove the glass breaker easily?Cowboyfromhell wrote: ↑Wed Feb 15, 2023 4:55 amI just bought a bailout m4 and really like it. Its like a Bugout on steroids!.....kennethsime wrote: ↑Tue Feb 14, 2023 10:38 amI go through phases of the same. Thinking about trying a Bailout too.Cowboyfromhell wrote: ↑Tue Feb 14, 2023 4:59 amHonestly the Bugout is my most carried knife. I love how thin and lightweight it is and the axis lock is awesome too!
I'm happiest with Micarta and Tool Steel.
Top four in rotation: K390 + GCM PM2, ZCarta Shaman, Crucarta PM2, K390 + GCM Straight Spine Stretch.
Top four in rotation: K390 + GCM PM2, ZCarta Shaman, Crucarta PM2, K390 + GCM Straight Spine Stretch.
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All week it has been an Inkosi Insingo and a Case canoe. My CRK looks just like JSumm's, but his pictures are better.
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Put a quick 15°PS edge on this guy with the CBN rods before heading into work. About 30 strokes per side with a few extra light finishing strokes.
Nice and toothy, but still carving printer paper. I’ll be excited to see if this edge lasts a bit longer than a finer edge might.
I'm happiest with Micarta and Tool Steel.
Top four in rotation: K390 + GCM PM2, ZCarta Shaman, Crucarta PM2, K390 + GCM Straight Spine Stretch.
Top four in rotation: K390 + GCM PM2, ZCarta Shaman, Crucarta PM2, K390 + GCM Straight Spine Stretch.
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Not exactly in my pocket but...
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Is that a Lon Humphrey?
How do you like it?
I'm happiest with Micarta and Tool Steel.
Top four in rotation: K390 + GCM PM2, ZCarta Shaman, Crucarta PM2, K390 + GCM Straight Spine Stretch.
Top four in rotation: K390 + GCM PM2, ZCarta Shaman, Crucarta PM2, K390 + GCM Straight Spine Stretch.
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I like the various styles of wood grain going on here. I would say the whiskey too, but I don't know anything about that stuff haha.
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1 - Monterey Bay Knives Slayback Flipper / ZDP 189
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31/Macassar Ebony Inlays
1 - CRK Large Inkosi Insingo/ Black Micarta Inlays
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31 Insingo/Magnacut
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1 - Bradford Guardian 3 / Vanadis 4E Wharnie
1 - Monterey Bay Knives Slayback Flipper / ZDP 189
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31/Macassar Ebony Inlays
1 - CRK Large Inkosi Insingo/ Black Micarta Inlays
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31 Insingo/Magnacut
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She sure is. It's a Lon Humphrey "Ranger"
7.375" blade, .185", oal 11.375, 11.2 oz
Ergos are super nice - Lon makes a comfortable to use knife for sure. The blade steel is Hammer Forged 52100 - everyone says he does a great heat treat- some compare it to 3v. One fella was butcherin a Hog with one, cut thru bone, had some very slight chip & rolls - re-sharpened with changing the angle - went back again, and no rolls or chipping. Of course, I'm not gonna cut thru bone with either of mine but, that's a decent testimony of Lons heat treat. Of course, he is a real Blade Smith as well. Nah, as for the Ranger, I love the way it looks & feels - this is only the 2nd run he's ever made, the original run going on 4 years ago. & I think he may have discontinued this model as well. Don't hold me to it, but he made a little Facebook video saying "get em while ya can" meaning all models available at KSF, but, I looked on his website & the Ranger along with a couple other models are no longer listed. - which, in the video he also states he had already done away with a couple models. Which is a shame for the Ranger, as it's one of the biggest, if not maybe the 2nd largest blade he makes save for the GunFighter. Edit- actually the bell bowie & retribution are bigger as well- All that being said, if you like the Ranger & want a full custom Hammer Forged blade, KSF still actually has them in stock in every flavor of not mistaken- save micarta, which I don't think Lon made any of. What are available is Desert Ironwood, Maple, Tasmanian Blackwood, Dark Curly Maple, Curly Koa, & Double Dyed Burls - which are always pretty neat. Here's s few more pics for ya. Btw, the edges are 17° using Arashiyama 6k finish - just a super large scalpel
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