Knives - What Are Your Preferences? (Read 198659 times)

drck1000

Re: Knives - What Are Your Preferences?
« Reply #180 on: December 11, 2018, 04:36:22 PM »
i'm going to get this one next CH0456, which is a copy of the ZT0456
I think there are 3 different options for the G10 grips

I was just gonna say from the previous one that you posted that they seem like ZT clones. But they also have lots of others on Amazon. Very tempted to try some of these just because they seem decent and priced very well.

drck1000

Re: Knives - What Are Your Preferences?
« Reply #181 on: December 11, 2018, 04:39:35 PM »
Here are some ZTs that I picked up recently. Got a good deal on a few of them from a forum member.

Top to bot
0909
562
0566
0770

Two are gifts. The 0770 will likely be one of my main daily carry blades.

drck1000

Re: Knives - What Are Your Preferences?
« Reply #182 on: December 11, 2018, 04:45:03 PM »
The middle is a Kershaw Cryo than I’ve had for years. A very good knife and available for around $20-25. Steel isn’t the highest quality, but worked out well for me.

The bottom is a Benchmade Presidio that I’ve also had for a while. It’s a little bulky for my typical work attire, but love this knife. I have a Benchmade trainer that is very similar to this design as well.

stangzilla

Re: Knives - What Are Your Preferences?
« Reply #183 on: December 11, 2018, 04:58:25 PM »
Here are some ZTs that I picked up recently. Got a good deal on a few of them from a forum member.

Top to bot
0909
562
0566
0770

Two are gifts. The 0770 will likely be one of my main daily carry blades.

nice!   :thumbsup:
ZT makes really great knives! 

stangzilla

Re: Knives - What Are Your Preferences?
« Reply #184 on: December 12, 2018, 10:52:50 AM »
Those Eafengrow look like nice blades period, and even more so for the price.  The CH3504-G10 is pretty close to the overall style that I prefer these days.  Flipper, drop point, and liner lock.  I might have to order one or two of those to give them a try.  That and I already have my eye on a Boker flipper as well.

which Boker are you looking at?

drck1000

Re: Knives - What Are Your Preferences?
« Reply #185 on: December 12, 2018, 10:58:30 AM »
which Boker are you looking at?
The Caracal flipper. And somewhat the JB Stout flipper.

drck1000

Re: Knives - What Are Your Preferences?
« Reply #186 on: December 12, 2018, 10:59:42 AM »
nice!   :thumbsup:
ZT makes really great knives!
Carrying one today. The boxes and packages that I receive in the mail or UPS/FedEx better watch out!  :P

stangzilla

Re: Knives - What Are Your Preferences?
« Reply #187 on: December 12, 2018, 01:14:52 PM »
The Caracal flipper. And somewhat the JB Stout flipper.

Caracal designer is same that designed 2 of my Boker's which I really like.  Wildcat and Masada folder.  I prefer the smaller Wildcat one due to its quicker flipper deployment.  they recently came out with a larger wildcat model with a 3.25" blade which I might pick up too

jaynick

Re: Knives - What Are Your Preferences?
« Reply #188 on: December 13, 2018, 10:44:25 AM »
Those are actually pretty good. I have the jade 0456 clone pictured.  A friend ordered a bunch of various styles so i said ok ill take one.
You can get them direct from china for less than 35.. Usually 20-25.
Id buy more of their stuff if half their line werent exact copies of us made/designed knives minus the logos. I dont like to support knockoffs. Also the steel is not d2. But whatever it is, its a little better than the 8cr13mov that comes with a lot of knives nowadays. They even offer premium knives in "m390"

Twosun knives are another one to check out. They dont do knockoffs and are of good quality. one of the more respected budget chinese brands.
We knives and reate are at the zt level of fit n finish but the prices are actually higher than made in usa knives so i dont own any yet. There are a few models i want, but i refuse to spend 300+ on a knife made in china and designed by some chinese guy named "jack"

i'm going to get this one next CH0456, which is a copy of the ZT0456
I think there are 3 different options for the G10 grips


drck1000

Re: Knives - What Are Your Preferences?
« Reply #189 on: December 13, 2018, 12:57:19 PM »
Those are actually pretty good. I have the jade 0456 clone pictured.  A friend ordered a bunch of various styles so i said ok ill take one.
You can get them direct from china for less than 35.. Usually 20-25.
Id buy more of their stuff if half their line werent exact copies of us made/designed knives minus the logos. I dont like to support knockoffs. Also the steel is not d2. But whatever it is, its a little better than the 8cr13mov that comes with a lot of knives nowadays. They even offer premium knives in "m390"

Twosun knives are another one to check out. They dont do knockoffs and are of good quality. one of the more respected budget chinese brands.
We knives and reate are at the zt level of fit n finish but the prices are actually higher than made in usa knives so i dont own any yet. There are a few models i want, but i refuse to spend 300+ on a knife made in china and designed by some chinese guy named "jack"
You and stang making me check out so many blades!  And I just acquired a few nice blades recently.  They were from some shady dude [kidding] selling them out of the back of their car in a Walmart parking lot, but he came highly recommended from Mac, so I figure give it a shot.   ;D

I hear you on knockoffs.  I tend to stick to the real deal stuff and often pay more as a result.  I've been burned so many times with the cheap stuff in knives and firearms.  That said, I'm all for trying out the more "price friendly" versions, especially if they seem to be good quality and vetted by others (like you and stang  ;D ). 

macsak

Re: Knives - What Are Your Preferences?
« Reply #190 on: December 13, 2018, 01:08:48 PM »
They were from some shady dude [kidding] selling them out of the back of their car in a Walmart parking lot, but he came highly recommended from Mac, so I figure give it a shot.   ;D

your problem was taking a recommendation from someone who said, "wapner's on at 7"

stangzilla

Re: Knives - What Are Your Preferences?
« Reply #191 on: December 13, 2018, 01:41:57 PM »
I also prefer the real deal knives instead of knockoffs, but sometimes the knockoffs are pretty good!  :D
I'm always real skeptical when getting a cheap knife.

The knife I find in my pocket most nowadays is my Kershaw Link.
It's small and light, speedsafe opener, made in USA, has a great fit in my hand, 420HC steel which ain't the best but my daily uses are unpacking boxes and cutting plastic straps for laundry since I work in an outpatient clinic. It's mostly a cutting tool for me, but can be used defensively if needed.
If I'm not at work I'll switch out to a Boker or CRKT blades
This last Eafengrow knife I got is very good for the money if someone wants a less expensive tool. Just nice to have options.

jaynick

Re: Knives - What Are Your Preferences?
« Reply #192 on: December 15, 2018, 10:40:58 PM »
The link also comes in m390  >:D
I also prefer the real deal knives instead of knockoffs, but sometimes the knockoffs are pretty good!  :D
I'm always real skeptical when getting a cheap knife.

The knife I find in my pocket most nowadays is my Kershaw Link.
It's small and light, speedsafe opener, made in USA, has a great fit in my hand, 420HC steel which ain't the best but my daily uses are unpacking boxes and cutting plastic straps for laundry since I work in an outpatient clinic. It's mostly a cutting tool for me, but can be used defensively if needed.

stangzilla

Re: Knives - What Are Your Preferences?
« Reply #193 on: December 16, 2018, 08:32:58 AM »
The link also comes in m390  >:D

I might have to get that too.  :thumbsup:

stangzilla

Re: Knives - What Are Your Preferences?
« Reply #194 on: December 16, 2018, 08:43:09 AM »












jaynick

Re: Knives - What Are Your Preferences?
« Reply #195 on: December 16, 2018, 09:09:31 AM »
Hey at least we didnt meet in a pitch dark public park parking lot next to a public bathroom for "flashlights", right mac?  ;)
I think that used to be called 'cruising'

You and stang making me check out so many blades!  And I just acquired a few nice blades recently.  They were from some shady dude [kidding] selling them out of the back of their car in a Walmart parking lot, but he came highly recommended from Mac, so I figure give it a shot.   ;D

I hear you on knockoffs.  I tend to stick to the real deal stuff and often pay more as a result.  I've been burned so many times with the cheap stuff in knives and firearms.  That said, I'm all for trying out the more "price friendly" versions, especially if they seem to be good quality and vetted by others (like you and stang  ;D ).

macsak

Re: Knives - What Are Your Preferences?
« Reply #196 on: December 16, 2018, 09:23:32 AM »
Hey at least we didnt meet in a pitch dark public park parking lot next to a public bathroom for "flashlights", right mac?  ;)
I think that used to be called 'cruising'

heads

drck1000

Re: Knives - What Are Your Preferences?
« Reply #197 on: December 16, 2018, 09:51:10 AM »
I might have to get that too.  :thumbsup:
#bladeaddiction

My knife collection has really grown lately. Was looking at one of those storage bags that has 12 slots and you it up. Might have to get the 24 or 36 capacity version.

drck1000

Re: Knives - What Are Your Preferences?
« Reply #198 on: December 16, 2018, 09:51:54 AM »
Hey at least we didnt meet in a pitch dark public park parking lot next to a public bathroom for "flashlights", right mac?  ;)
I think that used to be called 'cruising'
Perfect place to test the flashlights?  ;D

drck1000

Re: Knives - What Are Your Preferences?
« Reply #199 on: December 16, 2018, 09:54:06 AM »
SEC is running a sale on blades. Picked up a Benchmade Boost for a present and another ZT for myself. Tempted to go back and see what they have left next week.  :crazy:

With the discount, the pricing on some were lower than what I found online. I like to support the local shops here and there always as well.