This is the knives thread

Onkel Neal · 06-17-23, 08:07 AM

...and swords, and other bladed weapons.

I wonder how many more are out there. Probably not many in Texas, though. Wouldn't you like to have found this?

https://nypost.com/2023/06/16/german...almost-shines/

Speaking of knives, I own two, both Kershaw Brawlers

I have had them for about 8 years, I got them for the spring assist quick opening.

About a month ago, I purchased a few low end OTF knives, they are so satisfying to operate. Super cheap but not bad
https://www.directknifesales.com/

Skybird · 06-17-23, 08:44 AM

I owned Katanas in the past, but no more since many years now, two were historic, one of that was quite precious.

I have three different Victorinix Swiss Army knifes, two of the Champion series, and their "Leatherman" equivalent. I love Victorinox stuff. Even their cheap kitchen knives are of exquisit quality, the sharpness of their blades last much longer than on other knives of that price range. That is also true for their pocket knives, in Europe its called the Swiss "miracle steel", and the way their sharpen them is a top secret of that company. The sharpness lasts very long. - They also have some good looking watches, made of granite.

I have two Japanese Damast kitchen knives by Hattori (64 folding layers), the company is economically troubled, but the knives are so sharp that it is scaring. One is a 20 cm blade length Gyoto, the other a smaller 10 cm so-called office knife. I do not use them every day, but grind them every few weeks with water abrasive stones (such knives are not sharpened when they are dull, but they are sharpened to prevent them from becoming dull in the first place). This is time-consuming, but very relaxing, almost meditative. A razor blade is dull in comparison. It's true what you sometimes read: a really sharp knife with a narrow edge can cut you without you feeling it right away.

My last buyings of quality knives were a most classic Güde bread knife of 30cm (this company was the one that introduced the "Wellenschliff" (serrated edge?) to the world of knife blades, and this knife is the classic one with which they did it first). The other was a Morakniv Garberg, blackened. Its surprisingly heavy for its size and has a thick grip, for both I especially like it. Some criticise these two points, but not me, I find it great. Thick blade, this is a robust tool. I do not need it, but I wanted it.

Platapus · 06-17-23, 10:12 AM

I am a Swiss Army Knife fan.

The Locksmith is my daily carry during the week

On weekends I carry the Wave, which evidently they don't make any more. The closest thing is the Wave +

With multi tools there is a delicate balance of size.

Some are easier to carry but the tools are not big enough to be all that useful. At the other end you have multi-tools with nice big tools but that makes carrying it harder.

To me, the Wave was the best balance of small enough to carry but having tools big enough to be of practical use for me.

I used to carry a dedicated knife, but quickly realized that it was a dedicated knife. Good for cutting but lousy at anything else. I find myself often in need of a screwdriver or something to pry/scrape with. That's when I went back to the SAK. The blade is good enough and there are plenty of other tools in the same package.

It is amusing to watch the knife snob YouTube channels where they argue about steel composition. Nick Shabaz used to be amusing to watch but recently he has gone off the deep end, in my opinion. He jumped my personal shark when he was comparing the sounds of different knives being flicked.

To me, there are three types of knife people

1. People who collect knives (ohh look at the dimascus blade and ceramic ball detente. Pretty)

2. People who play with knives (flicking knives like it was a figit spinner)

3. People who use knives. (I have a life and this job is a small part to get over with)

I am more the third type. While I can appreciate knife design, it is, to me, a tool. I don't want to have intimate relationships with tools.

mapuc · 06-17-23, 10:17 AM

Is knife under same rules as guns in USA ?

Where you in some state can carry them openly ?

Here in Denmark and Sweden it's illegal to carry a knife longer than 11 cm incl shaft. As long it isn't something you use in your work.

Markus

Platapus · 06-17-23, 10:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mapuc

Is knife under same rules as guns in USA ?

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Markus

No. In many states a person can be licensed to carry a concealed handgun but still can't carry specific types of knives. No, our knife laws don't make sense between the states.

Jimbuna · 06-17-23, 11:31 AM

This is my current favourite kitchen knife.

The Huusk from Japan.

Onkel Neal · 06-19-23, 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mapuc

Is knife under same rules as guns in USA ?

Where you in some state can carry them openly ?

Here in Denmark and Sweden it's illegal to carry a knife longer than 11 cm incl shaft. As long it isn't something you use in your work.

Markus

I really don't know for sure, Markus. All states are different. In Texas, automatic knives were banned for a long time, then a few years ago apparently someone changed the laws on that.

Quote:

In 2017 our bill removed all of the “illegal knives” in Texas law, finally allowing Texans the right to carry a Bowie knife, dagger and others in public. In 2019 our bill removed the ban on carry of clubs (including tomahawks) and possession of knuckles (including trench knives and the like).

https://kniferights.org/legislative-...ll-introduced/

https://www.houston-criminalattorney...tchblade-laws/

I see guys carrying big knives in scabbards once in a while, not really that often. No big deal to me.

06-17-23, 08:07 AM	#1
Onkel Neal Born to Run Silent Join Date: Jan 1997 Location: Cougar Trap, Texas Posts: 21,385 Downloads: 541 Uploads: 224	This is the knives thread ...and swords, and other bladed weapons. I wonder how many more are out there. Probably not many in Texas, though. Wouldn't you like to have found this? https://nypost.com/2023/06/16/german...almost-shines/ Speaking of knives, I own two, both Kershaw Brawlers I have had them for about 8 years, I got them for the spring assist quick opening. About a month ago, I purchased a few low end OTF knives, they are so satisfying to operate. Super cheap but not bad https://www.directknifesales.com/ __________________ SUBSIM - 26 Years on the Web

06-17-23, 08:44 AM	#2
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,637 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	I owned Katanas in the past, but no more since many years now, two were historic, one of that was quite precious. I have three different Victorinix Swiss Army knifes, two of the Champion series, and their "Leatherman" equivalent. I love Victorinox stuff. Even their cheap kitchen knives are of exquisit quality, the sharpness of their blades last much longer than on other knives of that price range. That is also true for their pocket knives, in Europe its called the Swiss "miracle steel", and the way their sharpen them is a top secret of that company. The sharpness lasts very long. - They also have some good looking watches, made of granite. I have two Japanese Damast kitchen knives by Hattori (64 folding layers), the company is economically troubled, but the knives are so sharp that it is scaring. One is a 20 cm blade length Gyoto, the other a smaller 10 cm so-called office knife. I do not use them every day, but grind them every few weeks with water abrasive stones (such knives are not sharpened when they are dull, but they are sharpened to prevent them from becoming dull in the first place). This is time-consuming, but very relaxing, almost meditative. A razor blade is dull in comparison. It's true what you sometimes read: a really sharp knife with a narrow edge can cut you without you feeling it right away. My last buyings of quality knives were a most classic Güde bread knife of 30cm (this company was the one that introduced the "Wellenschliff" (serrated edge?) to the world of knife blades, and this knife is the classic one with which they did it first). The other was a Morakniv Garberg, blackened. Its surprisingly heavy for its size and has a thick grip, for both I especially like it. Some criticise these two points, but not me, I find it great. Thick blade, this is a robust tool. I do not need it, but I wanted it. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert. Last edited by Skybird; 06-17-23 at 08:55 AM.

06-17-23, 10:12 AM	#3
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,373 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	I am a Swiss Army Knife fan. The Locksmith is my daily carry during the week On weekends I carry the Wave, which evidently they don't make any more. The closest thing is the Wave + With multi tools there is a delicate balance of size. Some are easier to carry but the tools are not big enough to be all that useful. At the other end you have multi-tools with nice big tools but that makes carrying it harder. To me, the Wave was the best balance of small enough to carry but having tools big enough to be of practical use for me. I used to carry a dedicated knife, but quickly realized that it was a dedicated knife. Good for cutting but lousy at anything else. I find myself often in need of a screwdriver or something to pry/scrape with. That's when I went back to the SAK. The blade is good enough and there are plenty of other tools in the same package. It is amusing to watch the knife snob YouTube channels where they argue about steel composition. Nick Shabaz used to be amusing to watch but recently he has gone off the deep end, in my opinion. He jumped my personal shark when he was comparing the sounds of different knives being flicked. To me, there are three types of knife people 1. People who collect knives (ohh look at the dimascus blade and ceramic ball detente. Pretty) 2. People who play with knives (flicking knives like it was a figit spinner) 3. People who use knives. (I have a life and this job is a small part to get over with) I am more the third type. While I can appreciate knife design, it is, to me, a tool. I don't want to have intimate relationships with tools. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

06-17-23, 10:17 AM	#4
mapuc CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Denmark Posts: 20,540 Downloads: 37 Uploads: 0	Is knife under same rules as guns in USA ? Where you in some state can carry them openly ? Here in Denmark and Sweden it's illegal to carry a knife longer than 11 cm incl shaft. As long it isn't something you use in your work. Markus __________________ My little lovely female cat

06-17-23, 11:31 AM	#6
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,552 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	This is my current favourite kitchen knife. The Huusk from Japan. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!