Well I grabbed the Sharpmaker on Amazon and 2 days later (amazing for Canadian shipping) it's mine and so far I'm liking it. I put a cheaper knife to it first to test it out, put a decent enough edge on it relatively quickly that fillets newspaper. Switched over to my Kershaw and I couldn't get an edge at ALL. Did some reading, used a sharpie on the edge and found out the angle that was on it was waaaay off (wasn't a microbevel) and I wasn't even touching the edge of the blade yet. Here's to hoping I manage to put a proper angle back onto it without turning it into a 1" letter opener.
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i grabbed a sharp maker awhile ago, inner to grab the ultra fine rods and some diamond stones for when i get something with better steelOriginally posted by cale View Post88 325is Five SpeedLachssilberComment
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what are you trying to put on it, I normally run about 22* bevel for good pocket knivesOriginally posted by cale View Post
One other question, and I cant seem to find any substantial info from Kershaws website about it, did this knife come with a hollow ground bevel..... If so that might be why your seeing a odd pattern with your sharpmaker..... Even if it did, carry on and take your time with what your doing and just reprofile to something your happy with and it will be fine.The American Republic will endure until the day Congress discovers that it can bribe the public with the public's money. -Alexis de TocquevilleOriginally posted by Fusion
The Desire to Save Humanity is Always a False Front for the Urge to Rule it- H. L. Mencken
Necessity is the plea for every infringement of human freedom. It is the argument of tyrants.
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I too use a sharpmaker and the ultra fine stones combined with practice will get you seemingly surgical sharpness.
I recently picked up my first Chris Reeve Sebenza. The quality is amazing. Knives have become a sickness for me. I started getting into high end productions and midtechs.
I love this little bastard, but I'm going to sell it to get a large Sebenza.
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Sharp edge tools. Made a drill to do injector holes in fuel rail stock, one shot.
Drilled a hole in some scrap.
I haven't forged anything since 1993, and don't have pics. Made a cold chisel and screw driver in high school metalworkingComment
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Damn, I'm a sucker for anything from Potatoland. I want one of these.Originally posted by myinfernalbmw View PostComment
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fairly sure most good BUCK knives that are made in the USA are from post falls. Yeah I have really wanted a C/R for a while now, but I think if I am going to spend that on a knife right now its going to be that one I posted a few days ago. I can always come back and get a sebenza almost anytime in the future...The American Republic will endure until the day Congress discovers that it can bribe the public with the public's money. -Alexis de TocquevilleOriginally posted by Fusion
The Desire to Save Humanity is Always a False Front for the Urge to Rule it- H. L. Mencken
Necessity is the plea for every infringement of human freedom. It is the argument of tyrants.
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I am sure you know this but BE VERY VERY VERY VERY careful with NY state Knife laws. IIRC you guys have a "dangerous knife" Clause which basically can encompass anything the constabulary wants if they want to press the issue.... Quite frankly I know Assisted openers are not really illegal per-say but I think I would stick to a good frame lock that is NOT assisted open.
About a year ago I was staying in your town, while working in down near Hallsted PA, we had a welder get arrested for having a assisted opening benchmade by a Broome County mounty, that was just shy of the 4" max blade length. It was done under the guise of the "dangerous knife" clause....The American Republic will endure until the day Congress discovers that it can bribe the public with the public's money. -Alexis de TocquevilleOriginally posted by Fusion
The Desire to Save Humanity is Always a False Front for the Urge to Rule it- H. L. Mencken
Necessity is the plea for every infringement of human freedom. It is the argument of tyrants.
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That's pretty much what kept me away from them. Also all the hype over them kind of made me shy away. I got into that small Sebby on accident and my thoughts now are why didn't I get one sooner. The only thing I dislike is the size and the only reason that is an issue is that I already have numerous other knives in the same size category. It's probably a perfect edc for 95% of people.Originally posted by mrsleeve View Post
That Spartan looks pretty rad though, I hadn't seen it yet. Only gripe I have with it is that I prefer a blade without any sort of coatings if I can avoid it. I'm not tier one so I don't need the the non-reflective tactical black :D. I do like the clip design though. I'm a dork for the little details added.Comment
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I agree when I was shopping last year for a new work knife, I really looked hard at a small and large Sebby. I could not bring myself to ever consider a pocket knife in that price range, since I buy all my knives to USE, I am not a collector that buys shit to leave in the safe I use them. Now I am really considering that Spartan I have hovered over the Buy icon on amazon several times now....... Yes I agree it would look much better with a nice stonewashed blade opposed to the coatings but I still think its very pleasing to the eye, especially with the G10 scales.....
Swanny if your trying to keep in on the D/L and under a 100 bucks or so a couple of interesting choices out there, the Kershaw Leek is decent choice but is an assisted.
The CRKT Large Drifter comes to mind with a decent steel and metal frame lock design
if your looking for the more traditional liner lock 2 handed open kind thing the Black gulch or wild cat form Kershaw comes to mind for 50ish bucks as well
A benchmade Griptilian is never a bad option either for liner lock with a 154cm blade and I know can be found for less than 100 bucks almost ANYWHERE
Lots of other good options out there in your willing to look around and that retail for upwards of 300 for less than 2 from the likes of Spyderco, boker, benchmade, and many others. Hell even gerber and buck are making some decent offerings with more than basic 440 or 420 stainless if you look aroundThe American Republic will endure until the day Congress discovers that it can bribe the public with the public's money. -Alexis de TocquevilleOriginally posted by Fusion
The Desire to Save Humanity is Always a False Front for the Urge to Rule it- H. L. Mencken
Necessity is the plea for every infringement of human freedom. It is the argument of tyrants.
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I've owned two Kershaw Leek's in different sizes, both Snap-On versions, and the slide lock is plastic and broke very quickly, and really pissed me off. I wouldn't buy a third because of that flaw.
And, I'm guessing I must be on Blackbird M3's ignore/block list.Comment
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Really I have never had a onion designed kershaw, I didnt know they had plastic parts in them. Everyone I know that has one, has had nothing but good things to say. Thats good information....
I really like my bradley but they are getting even harder to find........The American Republic will endure until the day Congress discovers that it can bribe the public with the public's money. -Alexis de TocquevilleOriginally posted by Fusion
The Desire to Save Humanity is Always a False Front for the Urge to Rule it- H. L. Mencken
Necessity is the plea for every infringement of human freedom. It is the argument of tyrants.
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My mistake, I said leek, but the larger is a Scallion 1620 RDSO, and the smaller is a Chive 1600 BRSO. But both broken. I never sent them back for replacement/repair, but one day I guess I will.Comment
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