Pocketknives/Kitchen Knives/Fixed Blades
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My ex still has that thong!!!
That Benchmade/Sibert is really tempting me these days though…crazy that a production knife is that nice...
LOL Doug, I guess at least you got to enjoy the thong back then.
That Benchmade Sibert is an amazing production folder, one of the very best that I have ever seen. I'm guessing that you brought up the knife because you've already seen this, but in case you haven't, I actually wrote a review for that knife yesterday here: http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=732006
Hey, USN dudes! I used to lurk there too. Am… am actively considering a CRK Insingo (http://www.knifeart.com/insingo.html ). I've owned two benchmade 921's (the switchback, since discontinued) one in D2 and one in s30v… Love the wharnecliffe. That or an Ikoma guardian balisong, but edcknives has been slow lately.
Hey, good to see another USNer here! I've never handled the Insingo before, but seeing that it is basically a Sebenza with a different blade profile, I can say that you can't really go wrong with it.
That Guardian Angel bali may be really hard to find, though. There aren't too many of those around, and the demand for Flavio's stuff is through the roof right now. If you're fortunate enough to find one, it may cost you an arm and a leg.
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Not that I'm particularly a bleeding heart liberal or anything but what's the legal situation in the USA with regard to carrying knives? IIR here in the UK if you carry a blade over 2 inches then you are potentially prosecutable.
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I know this is an old post, but I wanted to add a little bit to Doug's previous answer. US knife carry laws are generally much less restrictive than those in Europe. For folding knives, all states allow carry of locking folders, and the majority of states do not impose a length limit on the blade of a folding knife. Most states outlaw the carry of automatics and balisongs (butterfly knives), but 19 states do allow some sort of carry of them.
Folding knives are really what most states allow you to carry, and then there are local knife laws that dictate how large the folder can be. In NYC, it's 4" limit on the blade length. I believe in CA and MA it's less than 3"
Actually, in the state of California, there is no length limit on the blade of a manual folder that can be carried legally. There are certain municipal restrictions, such as no blades over 3" in the cities of Los Angeles and Oakland, and there is a statewide limit that no one can carry a knife with a blade over 3" on school grounds, but overall, California's knife laws are pretty good for how liberal the state is. You can even legally carry an automatic or a balisong in CA if the blade length is under 2".
For fixed blades, I am much less familiar with nationwide carry laws, but in California, fixed blades have to be carried openly. However, there is no length limit on those either.
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Yep, 2" blade. 5" total length. Just like my Pro-Tech Stinger.
Eli, there used to be a CRK model called the Umfaan that was smaller than the small Sebenza, but it is no longer in production, and with a blade length of 2.3", it still might be too big for what you are looking for.
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I forgot to mention what I use to sharpen. I am currently using a sharpmaker and I"m not all that happy with the results I'm getting (I find the time/result ratio to be better with my 5 stone Lansky kit). I have been on the fence about an Edge Pro for awhile now though…
Paula bought me an Edge Pro a few months ago, I love it. I can actually sharpen knives now.
Anyways, here's my motley collection:
Nice collection, Giles! I like your Kreins a lot, I've got a couple of pieces by him as well.
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That Sibert does look quite tasty, but if I'm going to buy a Benchmade it sure as shit is going to be one with an Axis lock… I love those things. Also, I heard they're using the perforated bushing from the umnumzaan on the Insingo (but without the crazy huge pivot)... It looks so juicy.
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Yup, the new Sebbies all have the perfed washers. I'll tell ya, I LOVE my Umnumzaan
I would send my Sebbie in for those perfed washers, but I'm really attached to my Sebenza and kinda don't want it to change for sentimental value
Braille teeth, I don't know if you've seen Ken's collection before, but it's legendary, and that's not an exaggeration.
Oh, and I have a special edition Sebenza. Google "In Remembrance" Sebenza. That one is near and dear to my heart as well
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Yep, 2" blade. 5" total length. Just like my Pro-Tech Stinger.
Eli, there used to be a CRK model called the Umfaan that was smaller than the small Sebenza, but it is no longer in production, and with a blade length of 2.3", it still might be too big for what you are looking for.
I didn't mention that one since it's one of the hardest knives ever to find, and you'll pay through the damn nose for it
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Trigger pulled on Insingo. It has been an expensive/glorious day.
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Congrats! Let us know how it is. I'd like to hear about how it differs from the standard Sebenza other than the blade profile.
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I didn't mention that one since it's one of the hardest knives ever to find, and you'll pay through the damn nose for it
How much we talking 'bout?..
Eli, the aftermarket demand on these has actually decreased in the past few years. 2-3 years ago, it would have cost you $600-$700 or more to get them on the secondary market. In the past year, I have seen them sell for cheaper, more in the $400-$450 range. Obviously, there still is an aftermarket premium on these, and like Doug said, they are really rare, but it's not as cost-prohibitive to get them now as it once was.
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Seul, William Henry and Fallkniven might have something for you as well. Been thinking about a good fit for you lately
I've always wanted a William Henry
onlyfineknives.com has a nice selection
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One thing I will say about the Wm. Henry's is that I could NEVER feel comfortable actually DOING anything with one of them. I'm not opposed to opulence by any means, but I feel like they are kind of delicate in their craftsmanship. (I mean, we're all Iron Heart wearers here, we presumably place a premium on utility and durability…) The button lock is quite elegant...
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Since I was a kid, I've always liked pocketknives. My first one was an El Cheapo slipjoint. When I was a teenager, my dad got me a Swiss Army Knife. And the irresponsible teenager I was, I lost the damn thing
Fast forward about a dozen years, and my tastes in pocketknives is not unlike my taste in denim: refined and expensive
For the last few years, this has been my predominant Every Day Carry knife. Having a pocketknife, in my opinion, just goes with the workwear motif…and is an essential tool for every man...even if it's to open up envelopes
Anyone else carry a pocketknife?
Chris Reeve Knives Large Classic Sebenza
I have a LOT of knives (well, less these days, maybe two dozen tops), but this is the one I always go back to. The handles are sandblasted titanium and develops wear and character just like a good pair of jeans
Ha! I have the same one.
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CRK Insingo recieved.
OMG is it hot. And Large. Funny anodized lanyard thing. but HOT.
I love the blade profile - it has a beautiful curve to it.
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Nice!! congrats.
I thought about getting one, but I actually prefer the normal blade and already have one. Might wait for the 2010 limited edition though.
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Yayyyyyyyy. (note heavy duty paracord lanyard… ain't lettin' this get away without a fight.)
