EDC Club Discussions - iKnife Collector2024-03-29T07:44:18Zhttps://iknifecollector.com/group/edcclub/forum?feed=yes&xn_auth=noObsession?tag:iknifecollector.com,2018-05-08:3181080:Topic:15396452018-05-08T20:10:38.864ZJ.J. Smith IIIhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/JohnJSmithIII
<p>Lately, I've been thinking about my obsession with my knives. Could be as I'm getting older, my thoughts have changed, I'm not sure.</p>
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<p>I've always liked knives. When I was younger, I'd buy a knife and simply drop it in my pocket and think nothing of it. It was a tool to use. If I came across another that I liked I'd repeat the process.</p>
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<p>Something changed when I picked up my first CASE Seahorse Whittler. It went into my pocket, as usual, but I felt that I…</p>
<p>Lately, I've been thinking about my obsession with my knives. Could be as I'm getting older, my thoughts have changed, I'm not sure.</p>
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<p>I've always liked knives. When I was younger, I'd buy a knife and simply drop it in my pocket and think nothing of it. It was a tool to use. If I came across another that I liked I'd repeat the process.</p>
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<p>Something changed when I picked up my first CASE Seahorse Whittler. It went into my pocket, as usual, but I felt that I needed a spare. So, I got another, but with different scales. Now I had my user and a spare and rationalized that I may need an extra, just in case...</p>
<p>This seems to be the start of my obsession, not just with Seahorses, but with knives in general.</p>
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<p>It's getting to the point that I can't buy just one knife, I've got to buy 2. Case in point; I picked up a SOG Twitch II, at the PCC show. Now I'm looking on eBay for another? I picked up a Swiss Army knife, now I've got several boxes.</p>
<p>Pocket Ulus, don't even ask...</p>
<p>I'm worrying now about the Stockmans that I've started picking up lately, as these seem to be calling to me now.</p>
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<p>I'm certain that psychologists have a word for this. I'm fairly certain that if you looked it up my picture would be there.</p>
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<p>Am I alone with this condition?</p>
<p>Why can I no longer be content with "one"?</p> Do you have work EDC's and after work EDC's ?tag:iknifecollector.com,2015-08-06:3181080:Topic:13423082015-08-06T01:21:35.629ZKevin (KWJ)https://iknifecollector.com/profile/KWJ
<p>I like having good solid tactical knife for work EDC at the moment that being a SOG Trident tiger strip combo edge and a SOG mini Trident plan edge.But after I get home from work get the grease and dirt out from under my finger nails I really enjoy having a selection of hand crafted gentlemen's folding knives such as MCUSTA MCU14D MCUSTA DAMASCUS or MOKI MK610ED LOCKBACK MOP GOLD SHELL HANDLE VG10 FOLDING KNIFE and #340S Mini Russell Lock Blade just to name a few.So do you have a work and…</p>
<p>I like having good solid tactical knife for work EDC at the moment that being a SOG Trident tiger strip combo edge and a SOG mini Trident plan edge.But after I get home from work get the grease and dirt out from under my finger nails I really enjoy having a selection of hand crafted gentlemen's folding knives such as MCUSTA MCU14D MCUSTA DAMASCUS or MOKI MK610ED LOCKBACK MOP GOLD SHELL HANDLE VG10 FOLDING KNIFE and #340S Mini Russell Lock Blade just to name a few.So do you have a work and non work group of EDC's or just one group?</p>
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<p>I want everyone to tell me their thoughts and add pics of their edc and what is the line for too much to be considered edc</p>
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<p>I want everyone to tell me their thoughts and add pics of their edc and what is the line for too much to be considered edc</p>
<p></p> New GEC Buckaroo (#68) Northfield knifetag:iknifecollector.com,2014-09-11:3181080:Topic:11914842014-09-11T16:11:40.886ZJack Haskins, Jr.https://iknifecollector.com/profile/JackHaskinsJr
<p>I got a GEC Buckaroo (#68) about a week ago. Gotta say I like this knife a lot. I searched different models, sizes, etc. and this was my choice. I wanted 2-3 blades, size 3.5"-4" closed and bearutiful. This was after I decided I wanted a knife based on quality and features I wanted without regard for price (within reason). My target price was $150. Of course that means I'd go $175 if the knife I wanted was a bit over $150. I normally don't refer to price when talking about a knife but it is…</p>
<p>I got a GEC Buckaroo (#68) about a week ago. Gotta say I like this knife a lot. I searched different models, sizes, etc. and this was my choice. I wanted 2-3 blades, size 3.5"-4" closed and bearutiful. This was after I decided I wanted a knife based on quality and features I wanted without regard for price (within reason). My target price was $150. Of course that means I'd go $175 if the knife I wanted was a bit over $150. I normally don't refer to price when talking about a knife but it is a factor when deciding so I mentioned the $ I was limiting myself too. I'm happy to say the knife I decided on was under my budget. This doesn't happen to me very often. :) I decided to get a GEC Northfield knife based on reputation. The reputation is limited to my reading the forums and reviews. I've never held a GEC before. The forums and reviews did not let me down. My GEC is a very nice knife. BTW, this is going to be an EDC user. No pocket sheath. It will be in my pocket with whatever else is in there. Meaning I expect scratches and that's ok. It is a gorgeous knife that will show it's usage when my son then grandson carries/uses this knife. Hopefully none of us will lose it. :)</p>
<p>The burnt stag scales are a bit thicker in the middle than I expected. The bottom picture shows this. I like how the thicker handle feels when using the knife. I was concerned about the thickness being a negative in how it feels when in my pocket. Turns out it's not a problem at all. The handle length of 3.5" is perfect for my hand. I had been considering a GEC #82 model. I think I liked the looks of the knife in the pictures better than my knife. I liked the angled bolsters for one thing. However, I laid a ruler in my hand to picture different handle lengths and I think the 4 1/8" handle would be a bit uncomfortable in my pocket. I don't need a big knife for an EDC pocket knife. I do carry larger knives for EDC but for the knife that is a default (for lack of a better word) pocket knife, smaller wins out. Seldom do I cut something requiring a larger knife. The main blade (clip) on this knife is 2 1/2" long. The sheepfoot wharncliff and spey blades are both 1 13/16" long.</p>
<p>I'm looking forward to seeing how the 1095 carbon steel holds an edge. For perfections sake every blade needed a serious touchup on the edge. The knife came sharp enough to be completely useful. Only sharpening obsessed (idiots :)) folks need to touch up any new knife that isn't perfect. Not that my sharpening results in PERFECT edges. The steel sharpened easily to be very sharp. Just for conversation's sake I used a Spyderco fine grit stone to try to touch up the edges. It was the only stone I had on me when I first got the knife. I feel the stone did not cut the steel very fast at all. I could get the edge sharper by using higher bevel angles but any sort of reprofiling was going to require coarser stones or stones that cut faster than ceramic stones. I was very happy to see this. It indicates the steel is hard enough to hold an edge for a good long while. Since getting the knife I've now reprofiled the blade edges a little lower with polished bevels. To do this I used Shapton glass stones 320 grit through 16k. I'm also looking forward to seeing how the steel cuts and holds up when using it with a smooth edge that 16k leaves compared to a coarser edge like 1k or 2k leaves. This will take time and probably isn't going to be that much of a difference. I tend to lean toward smoother edges instead of toothier. I'm going to give the edge a pizza box test. I just cut up some cardboard and that gives me a basic idea of edge retention. Not very scientific or accurate I know.</p>
<p>One thing about the knife that is really a bummer as well as a surprise is the blades don't have the half-stop when opening/closing them. The half-stop thing was one of my requirements in this knife. While I'm disappointed not to have that it's not enough of a disappointment to return it.</p>
<p>One thing that is a common comment on reviews is the smoothness where the scales and bolsters meet. The scales/bolsters on this knife are very smooth except for where the shape of the burnt stag is below the bolster surface. I don't mind this at all. See picture. I only mention it because it's a common feature people mention. The fit and finish on this knife is very nice.</p>
<p>I notice the pins in the scales are countersunk. Not a problem at all, just an observation. I probably wouldn't have considered this at all except for how detailed some of the reviews I've read. Every detail gets mentioned in a lot of them. The alternative is to have the pins flush with the stag. This won't work for the middle pin because they are located where the antler isn't smoothed down. I am curious about this. Countersunk or flush. Either is possible. Why are the pins lower than the surface of the scale? Manufacturing reasons?</p>
<p>I'm very happy with this knife. The things that sounded negative are just trivial things. Except the lack of a half-stop. I still wish the knife had that feature. Not a fault of the knife though. I should have verified this prior to buying. Still a great great knife IMO though.</p>
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<p>In the picture below I hope you can see how the antler is lower than the bolster at the bottom corner where the antler is black. This picture shows what may be called a defect. I don't consider it that way. I am curious as to how these type issues are viewed in the knife world by users and collectors both.</p>
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<p><a target="_blank" href="http://i800.photobucket.com/albums/yy288/jackknifeh/GEC%20POCKET%20KNIVES/GECBuckaroo68frontbldsopen_zps6a47e729.jpg"><img class="align-full" src="http://i800.photobucket.com/albums/yy288/jackknifeh/GEC%20POCKET%20KNIVES/GECBuckaroo68frontbldsopen_zps6a47e729.jpg"/></a><a target="_blank" href="http://i800.photobucket.com/albums/yy288/jackknifeh/GEC%20POCKET%20KNIVES/GECBuckaroo68backbldsopen_zpsec57a946.jpg"><img class="align-full" src="http://i800.photobucket.com/albums/yy288/jackknifeh/GEC%20POCKET%20KNIVES/GECBuckaroo68backbldsopen_zpsec57a946.jpg"/></a><a target="_blank" href="http://i800.photobucket.com/albums/yy288/jackknifeh/GEC%20POCKET%20KNIVES/GECBuckaroo68topclosed_zps13afd082.jpg"><img class="align-full" src="http://i800.photobucket.com/albums/yy288/jackknifeh/GEC%20POCKET%20KNIVES/GECBuckaroo68topclosed_zps13afd082.jpg"/></a></p> just onetag:iknifecollector.com,2013-09-20:3181080:Topic:9643252013-09-20T00:24:51.909ZBobby Hornhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/BobbyHorn
<p>gasp and horror, you are only allowed one knife from your collection for a permanent edc.</p>
<p>what would it be?</p>
<p>I thought mine would be Victorinox tinker because of the many options it offers. But after carrying a Buck 110 today I might be changing my mind.</p>
<p>gasp and horror, you are only allowed one knife from your collection for a permanent edc.</p>
<p>what would it be?</p>
<p>I thought mine would be Victorinox tinker because of the many options it offers. But after carrying a Buck 110 today I might be changing my mind.</p> Need company advicetag:iknifecollector.com,2013-09-18:3181080:Topic:9629112013-09-18T13:40:19.981ZBobby Hornhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/BobbyHorn
Looking at a bear and son folder because I don't have any of that brand in my collection. But I see they are comparable to case in price. Company vs. company which is superior knife if price and style are the same?
Looking at a bear and son folder because I don't have any of that brand in my collection. But I see they are comparable to case in price. Company vs. company which is superior knife if price and style are the same? Will not carrytag:iknifecollector.com,2013-09-18:3181080:Topic:9624052013-09-18T01:56:49.220ZBobby Hornhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/BobbyHorn
Do you have any folders that you will not carry for one reason or another?<br />
For me it is a melon knife, just impractical and an old butterfly knife that u have not been able to get a decent edge on yet.
Do you have any folders that you will not carry for one reason or another?<br />
For me it is a melon knife, just impractical and an old butterfly knife that u have not been able to get a decent edge on yet. What knife would you prefer to carry? If only......tag:iknifecollector.com,2013-09-12:3181080:Topic:9580552013-09-12T08:44:12.954ZClay Stronghttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/ClayStrong
<p>What knife would you prefer to carry? If only you could do as you wish? </p>
<p>We make our choice of a knife to carry based on many factors.<br></br>These may include:</p>
<p><span style="font-size: 13px;">what is legal to carry? what will a knife be needed to do? what will the conditions be?</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 13px;">what clothing will be worn? what will others think about it? what is actually practical?</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 13px;">If none of these things…</span></p>
<p>What knife would you prefer to carry? If only you could do as you wish? </p>
<p>We make our choice of a knife to carry based on many factors.<br/>These may include:</p>
<p><span style="font-size: 13px;">what is legal to carry? what will a knife be needed to do? what will the conditions be?</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 13px;">what clothing will be worn? what will others think about it? what is actually practical?</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 13px;">If none of these things stood in your way, what would you carry and how would you carry it?</span></p>
<p>Photos would be nice.</p> Who EDC's a barlow?tag:iknifecollector.com,2013-05-08:3181080:Topic:8480292013-05-08T03:15:10.783ZCharles Samplehttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/CharlesSample
<p>For the last few days I have been carrying a Colonial USA barlow. However today I switched back to my Case Mini Blackhorn. After carrying the Case for a couple of years now, the greater size and weight of the barlow just didn't feel right in my pocket.</p>
<p>Anyway it got me to wondering. When I was young, at least where I grew up (a very rural area, mostly farmers), a barlow was one of the most common types of knife carried. Now I don't even remember the last time I saw someone…</p>
<p>For the last few days I have been carrying a Colonial USA barlow. However today I switched back to my Case Mini Blackhorn. After carrying the Case for a couple of years now, the greater size and weight of the barlow just didn't feel right in my pocket.</p>
<p>Anyway it got me to wondering. When I was young, at least where I grew up (a very rural area, mostly farmers), a barlow was one of the most common types of knife carried. Now I don't even remember the last time I saw someone carrying a barlow.</p>
<p>So the question, who carries a barlow?</p> Do you EDC more than you can carry in you pocket?tag:iknifecollector.com,2013-03-01:3181080:Topic:8009132013-03-01T18:14:22.007ZEmory Alexanderhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/EmoryAlexander
<p>I'm wondering who carries a Maxpedition type organizer or other kind of container for more gear than you can carry "on you?" If you do, what do you carry? I am considering a Maxpedition Beefy or Fatty to carry more gear. I am thinking of creating different types of kits such as Practical (safety pins, paper clips, etc,) Mechanical (pliers, screw driver, wrench, electrical and duct tape, etc,) Medical (first aid,) Survival (knife, fire starter, compass, etc,) Tactical (knife, expandable…</p>
<p>I'm wondering who carries a Maxpedition type organizer or other kind of container for more gear than you can carry "on you?" If you do, what do you carry? I am considering a Maxpedition Beefy or Fatty to carry more gear. I am thinking of creating different types of kits such as Practical (safety pins, paper clips, etc,) Mechanical (pliers, screw driver, wrench, electrical and duct tape, etc,) Medical (first aid,) Survival (knife, fire starter, compass, etc,) Tactical (knife, expandable baton, etc,) I would like to carry each “kit” in one container to keep in the truck or my computer bag. Thoughts?</p>