What "Other" is in your pocket???

[Giygas]

AG Russell Acies.

This one has been pretty surprising. Really similar to an Inkosi, but with much lighter lockbar pressure and even worse thumbstuds.

[Makunochimaster]

[CharlieFox42]

Either a Vic Cadet or Classic...or both!

[MacLaren]

Has anyone bought the Chaves 229 Kickstop?
I keep thinking about that. But, at $400 - that's bordering Hinderer & CRK territory...

[Michael Janich]

Dear CharlieFox42:

Welcome to the Spyderco Forum.

Stay safe,

Mike

[HolySteel]

Finally got my ZT 0460 sharpened. I had read that these were often dull out of the box, but this was absolute crazy dull. With Spydercos I just sharpen with the factory bevel, but this thing's edge had way too much angle. It was second-hand, supposedly unused, but I suspect the previous owner changed the edge to what I received.

In any case, I love some of the Sinkevich designs, and got this for 1/2 price, so I'm happy.

[TkoK83Spy]

So what did you sharpen it to? What degree, what type of abrasives?

[HolySteel]

So what did you sharpen it to? What degree, what type of abrasives?

I first used a Medium Spyderco stone and after a normal amount of time on it for a 'new' blade, it looked good to the naked eye, so I stropped with Gunny Juice 1um. There was no improvement so I louped it and realized immediately that I should always loup the edge before I start sharpening, even if the knife is new. My eyesight just isn't getting it done anymore. The weird new combined edge was disheartening . It's hard to believe that new knife blades are sent out with such edges designed into them - I'm thinking this one might have just been a mistake, or, like other ZT owners have said (it's my first), they just arrive 'dull', which means 'have to be sharpened from scratch.'

I don't know what degree it was or is - normally I can feel the edge by using the Spyderco stone with some cleaner sprayed on (or water) - you get a 'suction' as you sharpen. In this instance I used it dry and I never 'felt' the edge, so went to spray cleaner and still didn't feel it. After louping it I could see that the original bevel was very steep. At that point I got out an orange diamond stone and got after it, putting a less obtuse bevel on it. Kept checking until I had gotten rid of the original angle, then went back to the medium Spyderco Stone, then stropped with Gunny Juice 1um again, and the edge was very nice. It could stand to be a touch sharper, but at least I know that I can revive such blades.

I will add that I only use the orange diamond stone for 'new' steels, and only if the Spyderco stones are taking too long. For softer old steels I only use the Spyderco stones. Almost all of my old fixed blades and slip joints are old carbon steel (1920's-1960's). I may go back to Arkansas stones for them, but the Spydie stones have been great, but a little slow at times.

[HolySteel]

So what did you sharpen it to? What degree, what type of abrasives?

I've been wanting to ask you: since you have a few CRK's, do you have a Gayle Bradley Advocate? I do, and love it. When I have considered buying a CRK I always compare to the Advocate, and haven't found one that really does it for me. Curious about your thoughts on this.

[standy99]

Day off work and just putting around town

[TkoK83Spy]

So what did you sharpen it to? What degree, what type of abrasives?

I've been wanting to ask you: since you have a few CRK's, do you have a Gayle Bradley Advocate? I do, and love it. When I have considered buying a CRK I always compare to the Advocate, and haven't found one that really does it for me. Curious about your thoughts on this.

I'm sorry, I do not and have not. The Advocate never appealed to me. Big fan of the CRK's...after I put my own edge on them.

[HolySteel]

I've been wanting to ask you: since you have a few CRK's, do you have a Gayle Bradley Advocate? I do, and love it. When I have considered buying a CRK I always compare to the Advocate, and haven't found one that really does it for me. Curious about your thoughts on this.

I'm sorry, I do not and have not. The Advocate never appealed to me. Big fan of the CRK's...after I put my own edge on them.

Okay, thanks. I've stared at every CRK offered for sale on BF, but just can't pull the trigger. If I get one it's going to have to be one that I will use, which is why I'm stuck comparing them to the Advocate.

[JSumm]

Has anyone bought the Chaves 229 Kickstop?
I keep thinking about that. But, at $400 - that's bordering Hinderer & CRK territory...

Not sure if you got any feedback. I handled a couple today. They seem incredibly well made and their tanto blade is about the best that I have seen. I EDC'd a SOG Tanto for several years before I got on this knife hobby train. Haven't thought about one since until seeing theirs today. Looks like a great hollow grind with a smooth curving transition to the thicker tip.

[MacLaren]

Has anyone bought the Chaves 229 Kickstop?
I keep thinking about that. But, at $400 - that's bordering Hinderer & CRK territory...

Not sure if you got any feedback. I handled a couple today. They seem incredibly well made and their tanto blade is about the best that I have seen. I EDC'd a SOG Tanto for several years before I got on this knife hobby train. Haven't thought about one since until seeing theirs today. Looks like a great hollow grind with a smooth curving transition to the thicker tip.

Wow. Thank you, Jeff..
That's sounds really good.
I've had a Chaves 229 once before but, it wasn't the Lee Williams Kickstand flipper. But, it was really nice.
Think I may just have to snag one....

[Paul Ardbeg]

Has anyone bought the Chaves 229 Kickstop?
I keep thinking about that. But, at $400 - that's bordering Hinderer & CRK territory...

I got one recently. It's my first Chaves but have to say very impressed. Best flipper I have in terms of action. I also have CRK's and in the past had a XM18. It's comparing apple's to oranges if you ask me. What surprised me most is how well the Chaves slices for a thick blade.

And ofcourse the build quality....made by Reate

[MacLaren]

Has anyone bought the Chaves 229 Kickstop?
I keep thinking about that. But, at $400 - that's bordering Hinderer & CRK territory...

I got one recently. It's my first Chaves but have to say very impressed. Best flipper I have in terms of action. I also have CRK's and in the past had a XM18. It's comparing apple's to oranges if you ask me. What surprised me most is how well the Chaves slices for a thick blade.

And ofcourse the build quality....made by Reate

Thank you, Paul.
China or not, the build quality is there it seems.
The Chaves I had before was made very well.
Really think I'm gonna get one...

[prndltech]

[abbazaba]

[kennethsime]

Oh shoot, there it is.

What do you think of Benchmade's first $500 blue class knife?

[abbazaba]

Oh shoot, there it is.

What do you think of Benchmade's first $500 blue class knife?

I really like super thin knives, and this thing is next level, maybe a league of it's own. Somehow there are bearings in there, and somehow they were able to mill out the inside of the handles in addition to the milling on the outside. The lockup and rigidity feels SOLID, it really doesn't make sense. Pictures and videos just can't explain how thin and light it is. We'll see how it stands up to EDC use, but I'm not going to be prying with this one lol.

It's certainly the opposite of a bulbus contoured handle, and it feels slightly cramped compared to the smaller Bugout. However, in hand it all works and this thing SLICES, despite Benchmade's classic saber grind. It was also the sharpest Benchmade I've taken delivery of in memory, including the Taggedout. Not a huge fan of all the blue on this one for some reason, and swapping the clip toned it down for me. If this thing hangs around a long time I might strip all the blue down to silver.

As for the price, I was waiting for a second hand deal after handling one last week... but at 30% off from the Focus Camera deal I'd say that price made sense for what is essentially new territory. USA made Ti knives are pricey.