What "Other" is in your pocket???
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Well gang, the Frog Market Special Tandem performed excellent imo!
I especially like the XL version.
Both though, are really fun to use and just super thin and sharp.
I especially like the XL version.
Both though, are really fun to use and just super thin and sharp.
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Yup, I sure as heck don’t understand it. I’d honestly have to think twice to pull the trigger to protect myself or my family here anymore. Anyways, I better stop, sorry guys. Whatcha carrying?The Meat man wrote: ↑Tue Sep 14, 2021 8:05 pmYeah who could have predicted that?murphjd25 wrote: ↑Tue Sep 14, 2021 6:58 pmDowntown Seattle, it’s turning into little Chicago, gee I wonder what happens when you defund the PD!The Meat man wrote: ↑Tue Sep 14, 2021 5:44 pmGood grief!!! What war zone are you working at??!murphjd25 wrote: ↑Tue Sep 14, 2021 11:59 amWent with the four inch duo today in case I legitimately need to defend myself at work. Yesterday morning I unknowingly drove into the middle of a active shooter situation, and then at my second job yesterday, someone got stabbed to death right in front of the building I was at.
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Stay safe Josh!
The whole "defund the police" movement is truly evil, in my opinion.
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I should have mentioned, I don't carry it for EDC. Kind of did before, when I worked for the military, but it has primarily been my go-to hunting and fishing knife.kobold wrote: ↑Mon Sep 13, 2021 2:10 pmaicolainen wrote: ↑Mon Sep 13, 2021 9:17 amThat's my all time favorite fixed blade right there.
Not my most carried lately, but when it comes to accumulated belt time, nothing else even comes close.
Hey fellow European! :-) I carry it in my backpack, but I am getting into leather craft and I think I can make a scout carry sheath for it. Then it will kick *** for EDC.
It is funny how much a sheath is a make or break thing for a fixie.
I have the leather sheath with dangler. It's a really good sheath and probably plays a big role in my love for this knife. But an EDC sheath it is not
Also a fun coincident that you're getting into leather craft. I'm getting ready to dive in myself. Still in the watching occasional youtube tutorials and ordering some supplies phase, and probably wont get down and dirty with it until winter sets in. Nice to have some interesting indoor pastimes for the cold and dark season. The plan is to involve my kids as well, so one of the first projects will be to make leather belt sheaths for their Mora Eldris's. Got them a year or two ago, but the included polymer neck sheath doesn't really make sense for kids.
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Stay safe Josh! We left the Seattle area about 3 years ago for family/work reasons. At that time, the downtown area was not like it was 10+ years ago, and it has clearly continued to decline.
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Yeah, it’s pretty sad what has happened, and seems like so quickly as well.Capt'n Boatsalot wrote: ↑Wed Sep 15, 2021 9:52 amStay safe Josh! We left the Seattle area about 3 years ago for family/work reasons. At that time, the downtown area was not like it was 10+ years ago, and it has clearly continued to decline.
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I get a kick out of general comments like these. No issues in downtown Chicago. It's actually really nice. Different story in parts of the south and west sides thoughmurphjd25 wrote: ↑Tue Sep 14, 2021 6:58 pmDowntown Seattle, it’s turning into little Chicago, gee I wonder what happens when you defund the PD!The Meat man wrote: ↑Tue Sep 14, 2021 5:44 pmGood grief!!! What war zone are you working at??!murphjd25 wrote: ↑Tue Sep 14, 2021 11:59 amWent with the four inch duo today in case I legitimately need to defend myself at work. Yesterday morning I unknowingly drove into the middle of a active shooter situation, and then at my second job yesterday, someone got stabbed to death right in front of the building I was at.
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Stay safe Josh!
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Re: What "Other" is in your pocket???
Anybody looking to try some Vanadis 4E steel, or a Guardian 3.5 there are a whole bunch of them available at GP Knives.
https://www.gpknives.com/catalogsearch/ ... =guardian3
https://www.gpknives.com/catalogsearch/ ... =guardian3
15 's in 10 different steels
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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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
-Rick
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Alright, this is the best GEC of the year. And the best GEC I’ve ever handled. Period.
Josh
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They look fantastic, however they might be the hardest to find yet. Not even fresh tracks on this hunt for me. The upcoming Barlow will be worse.
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I can’t even tell you how lucky I got to get this one, I still can’t believe it.
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The more I use these Tops knives, the more I like them.
The scales are super nice! They're canvas micarta and are contoured like a Busse Combat. Very neat!!
I'm gonna check out some more models.
I would absolutely love it if Sal could make a run of Province with some Canvas Micarta Scales!
Based on what I've experienced thus far, these knives are every penny worth what Tops charges ($222 for both)
The scales are super nice! They're canvas micarta and are contoured like a Busse Combat. Very neat!!
I'm gonna check out some more models.
I would absolutely love it if Sal could make a run of Province with some Canvas Micarta Scales!
Based on what I've experienced thus far, these knives are every penny worth what Tops charges ($222 for both)
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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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Nice!!
I like your signature
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Military/PM2/P3 Native Chief/Native GB2 DF2 PITS Chaparral Tasman Salt 2 SE Caribbean Sheepfoot SE SpydieChef Swayback Manix2 Sage 1 SSS Stretch 2 XL G10
Re: What "Other" is in your pocket???
Today it is my new custom Griptilian! S90v and CF and perfect out of the box. Even really, really sharp with good edge angles! A bit coarse of an edge, but that's standard Benchmade. Will be trying out a 320 grit edge and see how it goes. I used to hate s90v, but it has grown on me since I got my Native Chief in s90!
Spyderco : Resilience, Tenacious, Persistence, Manix 2 G10, Para 3 G10, Para 3 LW, Paramilitary 2,
BBS Paramilitary 2, Amalgam, Native Chief, Blade HQ Manix 2 XL, S30V Shaman, Gayle Bradley 2, DLC M4 Shaman, Magnitude, Z Wear Shaman, DLC S30V Shaman, Stretch 2, Kapara, CF/S90V Native Chief, Endela, K390 Endura, DLT 20cv Zome Endela x 2, Police 4 LW K390, SNK Native Chief, SNK Manix 2 XL, K390 Stretch 2, Stretch 2 XL, K390 Endela
BBS Paramilitary 2, Amalgam, Native Chief, Blade HQ Manix 2 XL, S30V Shaman, Gayle Bradley 2, DLC M4 Shaman, Magnitude, Z Wear Shaman, DLC S30V Shaman, Stretch 2, Kapara, CF/S90V Native Chief, Endela, K390 Endura, DLT 20cv Zome Endela x 2, Police 4 LW K390, SNK Native Chief, SNK Manix 2 XL, K390 Stretch 2, Stretch 2 XL, K390 Endela
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15 's in 10 different steels
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
-Rick
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
-Rick
Re: What "Other" is in your pocket???
I like to carry this one for old times’ sake. It took Spyderco to knock it out of my pocket.
Re: What "Other" is in your pocket???
you're gonna end up making me need to try one of these and my wife isn't going to be happy.
keep your knife sharp and your focus sharper.
current collection:
C253GBBK, C258GFBL, C101GBBK2, C11GYW, C11FWNB20CV, C101GBN15V2, C101GODFDE2, C60GGY, C149G, C189, C101GBN2, MT35, C211TI, C242CF, C217GSSF, C101BN2, C85G2, C91BBK, C142G, C122GBBK, LBK, LYL3HB, C193, C28YL2, C11ZPGYD, C41YL5, C252G, C130G, PLKIT1
spyderco steels:
CPM 20CV, CPM 15V, CTS 204P, CPM CRUWEAR, CPM S30V, N690Co, M390, CPM MagnaCut, LC200N, CTS XHP, H1, 8Cr13MoV, GIN-1, CTS BD1, VG-10, VG-10/Damascus, 440C
current collection:
C253GBBK, C258GFBL, C101GBBK2, C11GYW, C11FWNB20CV, C101GBN15V2, C101GODFDE2, C60GGY, C149G, C189, C101GBN2, MT35, C211TI, C242CF, C217GSSF, C101BN2, C85G2, C91BBK, C142G, C122GBBK, LBK, LYL3HB, C193, C28YL2, C11ZPGYD, C41YL5, C252G, C130G, PLKIT1
spyderco steels:
CPM 20CV, CPM 15V, CTS 204P, CPM CRUWEAR, CPM S30V, N690Co, M390, CPM MagnaCut, LC200N, CTS XHP, H1, 8Cr13MoV, GIN-1, CTS BD1, VG-10, VG-10/Damascus, 440C
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Hahaha, sounds like I may be costing you a lot of money between this and the Manix scales!
15 's in 10 different steels
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
-Rick
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
-Rick