All Discussions Tagged 'review' - iKnife Collector2024-03-28T09:31:36Zhttps://iknifecollector.com/forum/topic/listForTag?tag=review&feed=yes&xn_auth=no2019 - what was your favorite?tag:iknifecollector.com,2020-01-01:3181080:Topic:16168512020-01-01T15:22:23.648ZJan Carterhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/JanCarter
<p>2019, A year I personally will not remember very fondly. Too many losses.</p>
<p>On the plus side, we gained new members and friends in the knife community and a new grandson.</p>
<p>Members we have watched grow up have become parents themselves and new grandchildren were also brought into the knife collecting world.</p>
<p>I have spoken with 2 members that will be announcing amazing and well deserved recognition and growth in their businesses in 2020. </p>
<p>We watched one of our own…</p>
<p>2019, A year I personally will not remember very fondly. Too many losses.</p>
<p>On the plus side, we gained new members and friends in the knife community and a new grandson.</p>
<p>Members we have watched grow up have become parents themselves and new grandchildren were also brought into the knife collecting world.</p>
<p>I have spoken with 2 members that will be announcing amazing and well deserved recognition and growth in their businesses in 2020. </p>
<p>We watched one of our own dealers, Trestle Pine, change directions in his business and welcomed a new family to TSA knives. Along those same lines we saw Reed cutlery welcome Schley Custom & Restorations to iKC.</p>
<p>Bushcrafting and the Outdoor groups have seen a good growth spurt this year as has the Knife repair and restoration group. Case & Great Eastern are probably still the most active groups, thank you Mr Kenneth Hill for making GEC great again J!</p>
<p>Photos seems to have slowed some, I fault myself for that one. I have been derelict in letting you all know how much I like and appreciate the photos. I promise to do better in 2020.</p>
<p>We lost more knife makers than I care to count. Pete Gerber, James Ivy, Andre' Vallieres and Ken Warner to name a few. While recently we have seen an uptick in the number of knife makers, each one we lose takes some knowledge with them that we can never get back. They leave us a legacy of steel. Take the time to know your makers, it makes the collection that much more interesting.</p>
<p>It is a new year. Chase that holy grail knife, go to a show and hold that knife from the company you have been thinking about getting into. Heck, just go to a show and meet another collector. Have you met your favorite dealer? Find out where they will be, stop by and say hi! Check out the events section it will tell you where, God willing, I will be attending this year.</p>
<p>Stay Sharp, forge ahead and let’s make 2020 a fantastic year!</p>
<p>Share with me your favorite purchase of 2019</p> 2016 a small review?tag:iknifecollector.com,2017-01-02:3181080:Topic:14606132017-01-02T15:49:17.614ZJan Carterhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/JanCarter
<p>Each year I take stock of what has happened here on iKC and in the knife world in general. 2016 will not go down as my favorite year, it started out rough with the loss of Terry Ray from TC Collectible Cutlery and was quickly followed by the news that Mrs. Jean Sargent had passed suddenly.</p>
<p>Then we lost Ms Cherry Ray and our own Cajun, Robert Burris, Mr. Clarence Risner, Howard P Reynolds, Bob Robinson's wife, Bob Andrews of Old Hundred Knives. It seemed to be the year the Lord was…</p>
<p>Each year I take stock of what has happened here on iKC and in the knife world in general. 2016 will not go down as my favorite year, it started out rough with the loss of Terry Ray from TC Collectible Cutlery and was quickly followed by the news that Mrs. Jean Sargent had passed suddenly.</p>
<p>Then we lost Ms Cherry Ray and our own Cajun, Robert Burris, Mr. Clarence Risner, Howard P Reynolds, Bob Robinson's wife, Bob Andrews of Old Hundred Knives. It seemed to be the year the Lord was needing some mighty fine knife folks.</p>
<p>We lost Warren Osborne, Jack W. Crain, E.G. Smith, Brian Lyttle, Rob Brown and the Christy Knife Company in Fremont Ohio marked its’ 80<sup>th</sup> year.</p>
<p>In the rest of the world from astronauts to entertainers, too many to list. </p>
<p>But as I look through our Prayer group I am able to see iKC at its finest. We grieved but we also rejoiced together.</p>
<p>We shared prayers for fires to be extinguished in multiple states, and multiple times for the victims of lunatics. Syd Carr lost his sister but was able to make the cross country drive to see her, and we were able to meet him in person. Kaleb and Austin Buchanan both recovered well and Charles Sample pneumonia yielded to a full recovery. Dan Fitzgeralds’ wife came home well. </p>
<p>We shared prayers, good thoughts, each other’s fears and each other’s victories as the “Holy Grail” knife was found by quite a few.</p>
<p>iKC may never be the biggest or most active “forum” out there. It is my intention that we will always live up to our moto. A FAMILY FORGED IN STEEL</p>
<p>While it may not have been my favorite year, I did get to go through it with my favorite folks! Thank You all for being here with us. The members here are what make us the best!</p>
<p> </p> KNIFE WORLD IS OFFICIALLY KNIFE MAGAZINE HAVE YOU ORDERED YOURS???tag:iknifecollector.com,2015-10-28:3181080:Topic:13662952015-10-28T21:31:16.990ZJan Carterhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/JanCarter
<p><span class="font-size-5">I have been waiting on pins and needles to receive my KNIFE MAGAZINE! </span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-5">Did you know if you were not a Knife World subscriber that you can still get the premier issue?? All you have to do is ask when you become a Knife Magazine subscriber. </span></p>
<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><em><span class="font-size-5">AND...I want to hear from you. What do you like about it, what do you want to see in future issues? Come on…</span></em></span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-5">I have been waiting on pins and needles to receive my KNIFE MAGAZINE! </span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-5">Did you know if you were not a Knife World subscriber that you can still get the premier issue?? All you have to do is ask when you become a Knife Magazine subscriber. </span></p>
<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><em><span class="font-size-5">AND...I want to hear from you. What do you like about it, what do you want to see in future issues? Come on Folks...spill the beans and let me know!</span></em></span></p> Corneta Wotan review - Brazilian Steel in Southern Californiatag:iknifecollector.com,2013-10-02:3181080:Topic:9745472013-10-02T19:20:40.362ZBrad T.https://iknifecollector.com/profile/BradT
<p><span><strong>9/28/2013</strong></span> Okay, alright! 4 months later and now I have time to beat up the Wotan. I will start off with specs today with a thorough report of the testing on Monday.</p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2655239338?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2655239338?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750"></img></a></p>
<p>Knife - Corneta Wotan - a collaboration with Knife maker Peter Hammer and Corneta of Brazil for contracted sale to Brazilian Police Special Forces…</p>
<p><span><strong>9/28/2013</strong></span> Okay, alright! 4 months later and now I have time to beat up the Wotan. I will start off with specs today with a thorough report of the testing on Monday.</p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2655239338?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="750" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2655239338?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750" class="align-full"/></a></p>
<p>Knife - Corneta Wotan - a collaboration with Knife maker Peter Hammer and Corneta of Brazil for contracted sale to Brazilian Police Special Forces Division</p>
<p>Material:</p>
<p>Drop forged 1/4" 52100 Ball Bearing Stainless steel with integral Guard (57-58 HRC)</p>
<p>Textured Kraton handle</p>
<p>Matte Black Epoxy resin coating </p>
<p>Ballistic Nylon sheath with a pivoting snap closure for ambidextrous carry (nice touch)</p>
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<p>Dimensions & specs:</p>
<p>Blade - 6" from tip to guard, 5-1/4" Hollow grind cutting edge</p>
<p>Handle - 4-3/8" from guard to butt of handle</p>
<p>OAL - 11"</p>
<p>Weight - Knife = 14.2 oz, Sheath = 4 oz</p>
<p>First Impressions was it is a brute of a knife that felt good in the hand with the textured Kraton handle ensuring a good grip. The balance seemed a little forward of the guard, but having researched the requirements for the contract that was awarded for this knife explains that away. The sheath is efficient to the task of a quick withdrawal, although the constant testing I did forced the snap cap to remove itself from the pull tab. I was being really aggressive for this to happen.</p>
<p>I did proceed to put an edge on the knife that I like, the edge may not be suited to the testing I plan but I can adjust for that back to the one that came with the knife.</p>
<p>I will be back on Monday with test results and Pictures.</p>
<p>9/30/2013</p>
<p>The testing is done & the results are in.</p>
<p>I will say the testing was limited to what I had on hand at my house, Scraps and junk. But that is not to say I couldn't come up with some decent tests,</p>
<p><u>Entrenching, Chopping/notching wood & sharpening stakes</u>: For this I used a real world Urban application, Dry pressure treated wood used for planting stakes and dried Bamboo. </p>
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<li>Entrenching applications, all I did here was thrust it into my back lawn 50 times, (My kids watched this through the screen door and are wondering why I don’t like my lawn.)</li>
<li>Chopping and notching was a breeze, I even feebly attempted to “fuzz” the end of the stake, nice little curls were the result. <a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2655240499?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="750" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2655240499?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750" class="align-full"/></a></li>
<li>Sharpening wood stakes was effortless, even though the wood was hard and dry the pointing was easy and made for extra shavings for a fire starter,</li>
<li>Sharpening of Dried Bamboo was also easy.</li>
<li>Used the tip to drill a hole in a piece of Sch 40 PVC pipe, start to finish was 45 second. <a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2655241672?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="750" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2655241672?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750" class="align-full"/></a></li>
<li>Pry bar testing was done this morning with a pallet, no problem. <a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2655242143?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="750" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2655242143?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750" class="align-full"/></a></li>
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<p> <a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2655242732?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="750" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2655242732?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750" class="align-full"/></a></p>
<p>Cesar gave me this list of review testing ideas, one is for:</p>
<p><u>Combative Testing</u></p>
<ul>
<li> Being that I am out of practice & the fact that there is no one willing to spar with me, the testing is limited. So the limited testing here was done with “Shadow sparring”.</li>
<li>The weight of the knife is not so heavy that it is unwieldy; it would lend assistance in downward thrusts and pommel strikes. This was tested using a piece of 3/8” thick piece of HDCB (High Density Card board) that was a part of a long forgotten Crib. <a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2655243404?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="750" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2655243404?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750" class="align-full"/></a><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2655245853?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="750" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2655245853?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750" class="align-full"/></a></li>
<li>The integral Bolster was key in the manner that I did not worry about my hand moving forward of the handle during thrusting and downward strikes.</li>
<li>The final test was defense from another knife or blunt force weapon. I assumed from its experience with wood and PVC that this left only to test it against another knife. Unfortunately for the Wotan, my carry yesterday was the Benchmade Contego. Now to be fair the Contego blade is made of CPM-M4 hardened to 64 HRC. The 52100 Stainless Wotan is only hardened to 57-58 HRC, it didn’t have a chance. I used the spine of the Contego to chop down on the spine and cutting edge of the Wotan. This caused damage to the knife, denting the spine and creating divets in the edge.</li>
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<p> <a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2655246625?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="750" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2655246625?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750" class="align-full"/></a></p>
<p><u>My personal opinion and rating-</u></p>
<p>Being what it is, a purpose driven Combat/tactical fixed blade, I really like this knife. I had reservations about the steel, but during the testing I was constantly checking the edge by curling paper and it kept curling paper until the Contego bit it. It is still going into my bag, but it will make a trip to the Sharpener first.</p>
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<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2655247976?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="750" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2655247976?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750" class="align-full"/></a></p>
<p><b><u>My Rating</u></b> 1-5 (5 being the highest) = <b>4.8</b> Because nothing is perfect and this could only improve by using a higher end steel and better protective coating. </p>
<p><strong>Recomendation</strong>- Since I traded a Case Mid Folding Hunter for this knife, I am not aware of the MSRP of this knife. But, I am extremely happy with that trade. I figure <span><strong>if</strong></span> it MSRPs around $150.00 get it.</p> The 2012 iKC Community Knife Gepetto Whittlertag:iknifecollector.com,2012-12-14:3181080:Topic:7429502012-12-14T13:26:42.589ZAlexander Noothttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/AlexanderNoot
<p>Allright, now before I get into the actual writing of this review. Please keep in mind that I'll try to hit ALL the points that I feel are wrong/right with this knife. This may feel like I'm nitpicking. And to be honest...that's exactly what I'm doing.</p>
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<p>On the other hand. Not everything weighs as heavily as it might feel when you're reading the points. Please keep on reading to the end to see how I end up feeling about those points.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>But for now:…</p>
<p>Allright, now before I get into the actual writing of this review. Please keep in mind that I'll try to hit ALL the points that I feel are wrong/right with this knife. This may feel like I'm nitpicking. And to be honest...that's exactly what I'm doing.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>On the other hand. Not everything weighs as heavily as it might feel when you're reading the points. Please keep on reading to the end to see how I end up feeling about those points.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>But for now: <span class="font-size-6"><strong>Little Gepetto</strong></span></p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://i1250.photobucket.com/albums/hh526/LX_Emergency/GEC%20gepetto/SAM_2897.jpg"><img class="align-full" src="http://i1250.photobucket.com/albums/hh526/LX_Emergency/GEC%20gepetto/SAM_2897.jpg"/></a></p>
<p><strong><span class="font-size-5">Materials:</span></strong></p>
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<ul>
<li>Blades: 1095</li>
<li>Bolsters/liners: Brass</li>
<li>Springs: Steel</li>
<li>Scales: Pioneer Jigged Bone (if I remember right)</li>
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<p>This is pretty much what I'd expect from a slipjoint. 1095 is a very good steel. However care should be taken when dealing with moisture and such since it's not very corrosion resistant. It's easily sharpened though and will take a KILLER edge with a little effort.</p>
<p>Brass seems to be the standard for production type slipjoints when it comes to bolsters and liners. Same with jigged Bone. The bone on the GEC is somewhat unique though and does make it stand out somewhat. All in all, standard slipjoint materials. Nothing special, but at the same time nothing bad.</p>
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<p><strong><span class="font-size-5">Sizes</span></strong></p>
<p>The gepetto whittler is a short and stout knife. At 3,5 inches it's rather short and fat. The main blade is around 2 1/4" inches. The funny thing is that this makes it quite sturdy (because it's pretty wide) and yet very pocketable. It's what is often referred to in the knife world as a "little big blade" meaning it's small in measurements but could be quite large in the tasks that are done with it. In size it's a perfect addition to a larger folding knife or fixed blade. But in a lighter setting (office/social function) would work quite well on it's own as well.</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://i1250.photobucket.com/albums/hh526/LX_Emergency/GEC%20gepetto/SAM_2900.jpg"><img class="align-full" src="http://i1250.photobucket.com/albums/hh526/LX_Emergency/GEC%20gepetto/SAM_2900.jpg"/></a></p>
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<p><strong><span class="font-size-5">Build Quality</span></strong></p>
<p>This is where most of (and my only real) critisism seems to be about on this knife. This knife was made by Great Eastern Cutlery under their Northfield label. Now their northfield label is the high end one. In this case that can be seen in the polished blades and the pinched bolsters as well as the etch on the blade offcourse where the name is in the logo.</p>
<p>So what do we look for in a perfect knife: Simple, no gaps, no scratches, good pressure by the backspring resulting in a smooth opening (also known as "walk") of the knife (or with half stops) a solid half stop and a good resounding SNAP on closing (known as "talk" to afficionados). So how did we do on all that?</p>
<p>Walk, not great. A little gritty. Not very smooth. Good pressure though. Can be easily opened but not too easily. And the talk was pretty good as well. Closing the wharncliffe blade results in a solid SNAP. The grittyness however was a little disappointing. A little of my favourite knife lubrican fixed it easily enough though I kind of feel that it shouldn't be needed.</p>
<p>Gaps, none apart from the short gap near the main blade that's cause by the split backsping coming together there. No room between bolsters and scales and good even liners/backsprings.</p>
<p>Scratches, very disappointingly there seems to be something called "blade rub". Which is where the blades (or the blades and liners) rub together causing scratches. In this case it's the secondairy blades that rub on the main blade causing fairly deep scratches. These were already there the first time I opened my knife. I don't know whether this is true on all examples of this knife or if I got a "lemon" but it should've have happened on GEC's flagship label.</p>
<p>About half an inch from the tip AND about half an inch from where the swedge starts you can see these rubbing marks.</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://i1250.photobucket.com/albums/hh526/LX_Emergency/GEC%20gepetto/SAM_2892.jpg"><img class="align-full" src="http://i1250.photobucket.com/albums/hh526/LX_Emergency/GEC%20gepetto/SAM_2892.jpg?width=640" width="640"/></a><a target="_blank" href="http://i1250.photobucket.com/albums/hh526/LX_Emergency/GEC%20gepetto/SAM_2891.jpg"><img class="align-full" src="http://i1250.photobucket.com/albums/hh526/LX_Emergency/GEC%20gepetto/SAM_2891.jpg?width=640" width="640"/></a>Like I said, a little disappointing. In a knife at a lower pricepoint and under their other labels (like previous year's iKC knife's Tidioute) I might have found this acceptable. In this one though....I'd feel bad if I were the producer of this piece.</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://i1250.photobucket.com/albums/hh526/LX_Emergency/GEC%20gepetto/SAM_2901.jpg"><img class="align-full" src="http://i1250.photobucket.com/albums/hh526/LX_Emergency/GEC%20gepetto/SAM_2901.jpg"/></a></p>
<p><strong><span class="font-size-5">Sharpness</span></strong></p>
<p><span class="font-size-4">1) Initial Sharpness</span></p>
<p>Initial sharpness was decent. Nothing to write home about. But coupled with the thing blades on a knife like this it should handle just about any task with relative ease.</p>
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<p><span class="font-size-4">2) Sharpenability</span></p>
<p>Very easy steel to get to screaming sharp. Personally I use a DMT aligner set for sharpening and the main blade only took me a couple of minutes to get to shaving sharp. Very good steel for thos who don't feel like taking a lot of time to sharpen a knife.</p>
<p><span class="font-size-4">3) Edge retention.</span></p>
<p>So far so good. It looses the bleeding sharp edge fairly fast. But stays very sharp for a relatively long time. The plus side of a steel like this is that with something like a loaded leather strop or even a plain leather strop you can get that shaving sharp edge back in no time at all.</p>
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<p><strong><span class="font-size-5">Comfort</span></strong></p>
<p>The size of this knife makes it very comfortable to keep in a watch pocket for a pair of jeans. Even the bottom pocket on a pair of slacks will work fairly well since there isn't all that much weight in the knife.</p>
<p>Working with it will work fairly well on lighter duty tasks. If you need to put a lot of force on it when gripping it heavily though the secondairy blades (or the primairy if you're using the smaller blades) will not feel great in the hand and will cause hotspots and eventually blisters. This is why I said earlier that this knife would be great for a backup or lighter carry but not for a camping knife or heavy duty cutter.</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://i1250.photobucket.com/albums/hh526/LX_Emergency/GEC%20gepetto/SAM_2903.jpg"><img class="align-full" src="http://i1250.photobucket.com/albums/hh526/LX_Emergency/GEC%20gepetto/SAM_2903.jpg"/></a></p>
<p><strong><span class="font-size-5">Design</span></strong></p>
<p>An old pattern made for carving (whittling) wood with. What can be said...you either like it or you don't. The combination of brass with polished steel and bone handles always appeals to me. So I quite like the design.</p>
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<p><strong><span class="font-size-5">Price</span></strong></p>
<p>Like I said, this is the flagship line for GEC. This knife came in at around $130, to which for me another $10 or so were added for shipping, and another $40 for import taxes and duty. I understand that those lasts costs are at my own risk. But it DOES raise the price above what's reasonable for me. basically this knife is too expensive for what it is in my eyes. And when looking at the blade rub and the scratches that are caused by that, and the gritty opening of the knife...that's just unacceptable. If living in the US perhaps and not paying extra for shipping and for import duties and such. Then the normal price is very reasonable (if the flaws aren't there). But for me as a person living in Europe and with the flaws....it's just not worth the cost.</p>
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<p><strong><span class="font-size-5">Conclusion</span></strong></p>
<p>A lovely little knife. At an overinflated price. I love the size, the materials and the design. But the fit and finish as well as the price are just disappointing. I was expecting a knife close to perfect from GEC at this price. Much as the Pearl Powderhown I owned for a while. (And that was a EDC or "second quality"). But the flaws in it combined with the cost of importing it into Europe make this my last GEC for a while I think.</p>
<p>Some of you may wonder "why don't you send it back?"</p>
<p>The answer is "because it's not worth it". If I ship it back I'll have to pay for postage as well (most likely) for duties and taxes that it will incur importing it into the Netherlands for a second time. I like the little knife....but it's not worth it spending another $30 or so on it just to get the scratches removed. Basically....I'm done with it. I'll carry it and enjoy it for what it is...a lesson learned.</p> Case TrapperLock w/ clip Stag Handle Knife Reviewtag:iknifecollector.com,2012-06-27:3181080:Topic:6539202012-06-27T18:51:45.493ZScott Rauberhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/TripleF
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<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;" class="MsoNormal"><font size="3"><font color="#000000"><font face="Calibri"><br/><br/> <span style="font-size: 36px;"><em>Oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooh Nellie!</em></span> That’s exactly what ol’ college football announcer, Keith Jackson would be exclaiming!</font></font></font></p>
<p><span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: 'calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'times new roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: en-us; mso-fareast-language: en-us; mso-bidi-language: ar-sa;"><font color="#000000">Steel Sahlute steel brothers and sisters!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> <br/><br/> WOW, what a knife to review!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> If you’re a fan of traditional trapper style classic knives, you’ll love this knife.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> If you’re a fan of today’s popular tactical style, one-hand opening knives, you’ll love this knife. It’s quite an EPIC combination.<br/><br/> <span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Details -</strong></span><br/> Item# 03990<br/> Pattern# - 5154LC CV<br/> Made: USA<br/> One-hand opening<br/> Trapper w/ linerlock (trapperLock)<br/> Thumbstud<br/> 3” Chrome Vanadium steel blade<br/> Genuine Burnt Stag Handles<br/> Pocket / Belt Clip<br/> Overall Length – 7 ¼”<br/> 4 1/8” Closed<br/> Weight: 4 ounces<br/> Brass Liners<br/> Nickel Silver Bolsters<br/><br/><br/> <span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>The TripleF – Fit, Finish & Functionality – 9.9</strong></span><br/> What? It’s a CASE Knife….whaddaya think I’m going to say?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> CASE knives are purposefully precision pieces of perfection.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> Every nook and cranny of this American made knife conveys confidence.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> This is vital….pay close attention.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> I just noticed something.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> The portion if the tang, when the knife is closed, can have a sharp edge exposed, but not on this Case knife as it has been slightly smooth or rounded as to not cause a cut or abrasion.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That’s the pursuit of perfection, and that’s what you get from Case Knives.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> <br/><br/> <span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Collectiblity – 10.0</strong></span><br/> Case has the largest knife collecting club in the world.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> I believe it’s around 20,000 members.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>People collect Case knives and pass them on…….and on…………and on.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> Even broken Case knives sell on eBay.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> They are the king of the snow mountain (remember playing that) as far as collectable knives are concerned.<br/><br/> <span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Accessibility – 9.8</strong></span><br/> The clip and thumbstud make this a one-hand opening knife, and you know…….you must know by now, that I ALWAYS have a knife clipped to my strong side pocket for EDC! ALWAYS!<br/><br/> <span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Kinks in the Armor – 9.6<br/></strong></span> One of the keys to reviewing a knife is constant handling (fondling). <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Open. Close. Cut.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> Repeat.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> Don’t Cut.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> Open. Close. Roll in hand.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> Repeat.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> The key in discovering the “kinks” is to accelerate the handling time as if I had owned it for 3, 5, or 10 years and knew the knife like the back of my hand.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> <br/><br/> With that in mind, here are my little itsy-bitsy glitches.<br/><br/> 1).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> The clip.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> Even though CASE KNIVES gets MEGA Steel Sahlutes for adding a clip to a traditional trapper knife so it can be carried on the pocket for easy access…..when out of the pocket the clip digs you in the palm of your hand when your executing long durations of cutting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> The tip of the clip could be flattened to eliminate this.<br/><br/> 2). The clip.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> As much as I love the clip, on the stag handle it creates too much pressure and pulling the knife from the pocket lip, lifts your entire pocket in the air about 6 inches.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> I think the clip would enable easier access on the Case Bone Series knives.<br/><br/> 3). The blade edge.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> Upon opening the knife and rubbing my thumb across the blade edge, I said……..hmmmmmmmm, is that a little bur I feel?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> Indeed, it was.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> So, out of the box I had to apply some knife sharpening.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> So, the good news is, it takes and holds and edge quite easily. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>First knife, I’ve ever had to sharpen out of the box.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> <br/></font></span></p>
<p><span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: 'calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'times new roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: en-us; mso-fareast-language: en-us; mso-bidi-language: ar-sa;"><font color="#000000"><img alt="" src="http://pocketknivesblog.com/wp-content/uploads/image/1_9_12%20pics/Case%20TrapperLock%20Stag%20Knife%20(1).JPG" width="600" height="450"/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/> <span style="background-color: #ffff00;"><span style="font-size: 20px;"><strong>Steel Sahlute Score – 9.85 Steel Sahlutes!</strong></span></span></font></span> <font color="#000000"><br/><br/><br/><br/> Thanks to the folks in the Case Castle in Bradford, PA <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(</font><a href="http://www.wrcase.com/"><font color="#0000FF">www.wrcase.com</font></a> <font color="#000000">) who sent this knife straight from the factory production floor for me to review!<br/><br/> Steel Sahlute!<br/> Scott<br/> <img alt="" src="http://pocketknivesblog.com/wp-content/uploads/image/PersonalPics/50thBday.jpg" width="160" height="120"/><br/><br/><br/> P.S.<br/> NEW - The Knife Slogan Coffee Mug<br/> <a href="http://www.cafepress.com/steelbrother1.662858112"><font color="#0000FF" size="3" face="Calibri">http://www.cafepress.com/steelbrother1.662858112</font></a> </font></p> Colonial Quick-Flick Scores 8.7 Steel Sahlutes!tag:iknifecollector.com,2012-06-21:3181080:Topic:6505672012-06-21T09:58:27.394ZScott Rauberhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/TripleF
<p><span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: 'calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'times new roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: en-us; mso-fareast-language: en-us; mso-bidi-language: ar-sa;"><font color="#000000">Colonial Quick-Flick Knife 7005 Review<br></br><br></br> When you think Colonial Knives, and you’ve…</font></span></p>
<p><span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: 'calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'times new roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: en-us; mso-fareast-language: en-us; mso-bidi-language: ar-sa;"><font color="#000000">Colonial Quick-Flick Knife 7005 Review<br/><br/> When you think Colonial Knives, and you’ve been alive for more than 40 years, you immediately think of the Colonial Knife Company which was part of the knife heritage of America.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> In 1999 the Colonial Knife Co. closed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> The good news; is one of the founding fathers grandsons, Steve Paolantonio, re-opened Colonial and the name lives on.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> <br/><br/> The NEW Colonial Knife Co. (</font><a href="http://www.colonialknifecorp.com/"><font color="#0000FF">www.colonialknifecorp.com</font></a><font color="#000000">) offers a line of knives which includes some produced here in the USA!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> <br/><br/> Now, you now…………I love auto-assisted, one hand opening knives that clip to my pocket.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> Truth be told, my pants pocket is never bare.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> ;-)<br/><br/> I’m impressed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> The action is fast and smooth.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> <br/><br/></font></span> <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: 'calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 18pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'times new roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: en-us; mso-fareast-language: en-us; mso-bidi-language: ar-sa;"><font color="#000000">Knife Details:</font></span></b><span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: 'calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'times new roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: en-us; mso-fareast-language: en-us; mso-bidi-language: ar-sa;"><br/> <font color="#000000">440A Stainless Steel Blade, Gray Finish<br/> 3 ¼” blade, <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1 1/8” serrated<br/> Rockwell hardness 58-60<br/> Linerlock<br/> Quick-Flick assisted open<br/> Checkered G-10 handles<br/> Lanyard hole<br/> Imported – China<br/><br/> <img alt="" src="http://pocketknivesblog.com/wp-content/uploads/image/1_9_12%20pics/Colonial%20Quick%20Flick%20Knife%20Review%20010%20(3).JPG" width="640" height="480"/><br/></font></span> <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: 'calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 18pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'times new roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: en-us; mso-fareast-language: en-us; mso-bidi-language: ar-sa;"><font color="#000000">The TripleF (Fit, Finish, & Functionality) 8.8</font></span></b><span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: 'calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'times new roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: en-us; mso-fareast-language: en-us; mso-bidi-language: ar-sa;"><br/> <font color="#000000">Within one week I had to tighten the clip screws as the clip was wobbling a little.<br/> Until you become accustomed to the linerlock, it’s stiff on the push-down making the release of the blade for closure more difficult than other knives, with the same locking system, I’ve used and reviewed.<br/> The lock-up is sold.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> No wobble. No play.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> <br/> Smooth lines. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br/> I do dig the debossed “CKC” on the handle and clip.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> Two thumbs up for that brand distinguishing move from Colonial Knife!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> <br/> Sharp.<br/> Quick-Flick finger trigger is happy, happy, happy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> Snaps to attention in armed forces respect! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br/><br/> <img alt="" src="http://pocketknivesblog.com/wp-content/uploads/image/1_9_12%20pics/Colonial%20Quick%20Flick%20Knife%20Review%20010%20(6).JPG" width="640" height="480"/><br/><br/></font></span> <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: 'calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 18pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'times new roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: en-us; mso-fareast-language: en-us; mso-bidi-language: ar-sa;"><font color="#000000">Accessibiilty-9.2</font></span></b><span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: 'calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'times new roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: en-us; mso-fareast-language: en-us; mso-bidi-language: ar-sa;"><br/> <font color="#000000">The term Colonial uses for it’s assisted opening is Quick-Flick.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> Very similar to Kershaw’s assisted open knives where the blade can be catapulted into action with a flick of your pointer finger by depressing the exposed trigger, or you can push the thumb stud forward to open.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> I like the Quick-Flick trigger better.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> The thumb stud takes some OOOMPH to deploy. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br/> I’m a stickler on accessibility.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> I am.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> It’s the key to moving forward with your cutting/slicing desires.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> The moment I put in a mental request for a knife that transpires through my nervous system down to my hand, I want the knife NOW! I’ve already waited too long for the brain to communicate to my fingers. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One more itsy-bitsy snag is, once retracted from the pocket; the knife has to be flipped 180 degrees in your palm so your pointer finger is positioned on the trigger.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> Just sayin.’<br/><br/><br/></font></span> <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: 'calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 18pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'times new roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: en-us; mso-fareast-language: en-us; mso-bidi-language: ar-sa;"><font color="#000000">Collectibility- 7.0</font></span></b><span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: 'calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'times new roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: en-us; mso-fareast-language: en-us; mso-bidi-language: ar-sa;"><br/> <font color="#000000">The challenge for a knife company that offers an assisted opening knife in the shark pool of well-marketed knives, such as Kershaw, Sog, Gerber, Benchmade, etc. “known” for this style of knife, makes it difficult to even see your fin when it is above water.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> <br/><br/></font></span> <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: 'calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 18pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'times new roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: en-us; mso-fareast-language: en-us; mso-bidi-language: ar-sa;"><font color="#000000">Value – 9.1</font></span></b><span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: 'calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'times new roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: en-us; mso-fareast-language: en-us; mso-bidi-language: ar-sa;"><br/> <font color="#000000">Now a days there are plenty of assisted-open knives available in the twenty dollar range.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> Plenty.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> I can’t see why this knife isn’t worthy of your cutting chores.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> <br/></font></span></p>
<p><span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: 'calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'times new roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: en-us; mso-fareast-language: en-us; mso-bidi-language: ar-sa;"><font color="#000000"><br/> <span style="font-size: 28px;"><span style="background-color: #ffff00;"><strong>Steel Sahlute Score = 8.7 Steel Sahlutes!!<br/></strong></span></span></font></span> <font color="#000000"><br/></font></p>
<p><span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: 'calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'times new roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: en-us; mso-fareast-language: en-us; mso-bidi-language: ar-sa;"><font color="#000000">Thanks to the steel brother Steve at Colonial Knife Corp. for submitting this knife for review!<br/><br/><br/> Stay tuned steel brothers & sisters I've got a few more knives to review!<br/><br/> Scott<br/><a href="http://www.pocketknivesblog.com">www.pocketknivesblog.com</a></font></span></p> GEC Northfield UN-X-LD Equal End Serpentine Turquoise #661212 Knife Reviewtag:iknifecollector.com,2012-04-26:3181080:Topic:6166842012-04-26T19:17:15.800ZScott Rauberhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/TripleF
<p><strong>Classic, style, power, elegance is what comes to mind when handling and using this knife. Oh yes. Words fail in description of this knife.<br></br><br></br> A Turquoise Moose Steel Sahlute to one and all!<br></br><br></br> <img alt="" height="465" src="http://pocketknivesblog.com/wp-content/uploads/image/1_9_12%20pics/GEC%20Northfield%20UNXLD%20Turquoise%20661212%20Moose%20Knife%20USA%20(3).JPG" width="620"></img> <br></br><br></br><br></br> Before I get all wrapped up in steel and turqoise, let me inform you that Chris Tucker at <a href="http://www.greateasterncutlery.net">www.greateasterncutlery.net</a> has a small supply of these left. I believe she has 29. The price is $98.43, plus…</strong></p>
<p><strong>Classic, style, power, elegance is what comes to mind when handling and using this knife. Oh yes. Words fail in description of this knife.<br/><br/> A Turquoise Moose Steel Sahlute to one and all!<br/><br/> <img alt="" src="http://pocketknivesblog.com/wp-content/uploads/image/1_9_12%20pics/GEC%20Northfield%20UNXLD%20Turquoise%20661212%20Moose%20Knife%20USA%20(3).JPG" width="620" height="465"/><br/><br/><br/> Before I get all wrapped up in steel and turqoise, let me inform you that Chris Tucker at <a href="http://www.greateasterncutlery.net">www.greateasterncutlery.net</a> has a small supply of these left. I believe she has 29. The price is $98.43, plus $10.00 for shipping. Limited supplies.....seriously. Call <font color="#000080" size="2">814-827-3411 and ask for Chris!<br/><br/> Knife Review<br/></font> <br/> Product Specifications:<br/> Made in USA<br/> Equal End Serpentine, Slip Joint Knife<br/> Clip Blade- 1095 Carbon Steel (Northfield UN-X-LD stamped on blade). 2.5"<br/> Spear Point Blade - 1095 Carbon Steel (Moose stamped on blade) 2.5"<br/> Slanted Bolsters, Dimpled - Nickle Silver<br/> Turquoise Acrylic Handles<br/> 3 7/16th" long closed<br/> Beautiful CLOUD shield<br/><br/> Man, ooooooooooooooooooooooh man, just describing this knife and specifying the specs spilleth over with elegance and quality. <br/><br/> Last weekend I helped a family member do some moving. In between picking up furniture I stopped twice to have a cigar. Yeah, there wasn't much furniture, and I didn't do much work, BUT I did enjoy a couple of cigars! Now, here's why I mention all this. While smoking my 2nd cigar, I grabbed this GEC Moose knife and a tree branch and began a feeble attempt at whittling. Yeah, I wasn't really whittling, it was more like bothering my knife. I could almost hear the knife screaming, "REALLY, is this what I'm cut out for?" ;-(<br/><br/> Fast forward a few days.<br/><br/> I pull the knife out to cut paper. You know. The old paper cutting test. Yeah.<br/><br/> Amazing. Perfect. Razor sharp. And, this is after I whittled and didn't think to put a new edge on it. I guess it didn't need a new edge. I've cut everything from paper to boxes in the last couple of weeks and this knife delivers every time. Money!</strong></p>
<p><strong><img alt="" src="http://pocketknivesblog.com/wp-content/uploads/image/1_9_12%20pics/GEC%20Northfield%20UNXLD%20Turquoise%20661212%20Moose%20Knife%20USA%20(4).JPG" width="620" height="465"/><br/><br/> I'm impressed with Great Eastern Cutlery knives. I am. Every knife they create and produce beckons quality. GEC exemplifies the proud American worker and products of years gone by, smack dab in the middle of a society consumed with scratching-clawing penny savers. GEC , on the other hand, over delivers on high quality, supremely manufactured knives meant to use and collect. </strong></p>
<p><strong><br/><br/> Let's review, shall we? <br/><br/> <span style="font-size: 16px;"><u>The TRIPLE F (Fit, Finish and Functionality) - 10.0</u><br/></span> The knife is tight. It's solid. It's, well......... impecable. The snap on each blade is solid, not gator like, but solid and I like that. I'm knot a fan of nail breaking blade opens.<br/> Knice long pull nail nicks. I love that too!<br/> Each angle fits perfectly. The blades rest perfectly straight in their cavities. And there's a thickness to the blades, over 1/16th"<br/> Real, real knice swedge on each blade. Just, just.....magnificent. A perfect score in the Triple F!<br/><br/> <img alt="" src="http://pocketknivesblog.com/wp-content/uploads/image/1_9_12%20pics/GEC%20Northfield%20UNXLD%20Turquoise%20661212%20Moose%20Knife%20USA%20(1).JPG" width="620" height="465"/><br/><br/> <span style="font-size: 16px;"><u>Collectibility -10.0<br/></u></span> Here's the scoop on Great Eastern Cutlery knives right now. They've been in existence for less than 10 years, but I firmly believe these knives will command close to their original selling price in 20, 30, or 40 years. Knot only do they perform at the highest level, knife enthusiasts are purchasing different models just to collect the sets manufactured. Outside of CASE Knives I believe this is one of the hottest, most sought out knife in the industry! I know I want more!<br/><br/> <span style="font-size: 16px;"><u>Accessibility - 9.0<br/></u></span></strong> <strong>It's no secret I like auto assited open knives. I do. Any knife that requires both hands to open, gets a smidge of a demerit. Even though I reside in the heat of the Sunshine State, I think of using this knife in a cold weather climate while hunting for deer in a snow storm and you need to scrape pine tree bark to build a fire . See, that's where you have to remove both gloves, or at least one, to open a blade for scraping. That's the pickle. It's just my observation and consideration in this declaration. ;-) <br/><br/><br/> <span style="font-size: 16px;"><u>Value - 9.5</u><br/></span> As mentioned above it's a $100 knife. Will it outlast 5 twenty dollar knives? I think so. Will it be worth close to it's price tag if you resell it in 30 years? I think so.</strong> <br/><br/><br/> <em><span style="background-color: #ffff00;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><u><strong>Steel Sahlute Score - 9.7 Steel Sahlutes!!!!</strong></u></span></span><br/></em> <br/><br/><br/><br/> <strong>Call Chris Tucker at</strong> <a href="http://www.greateasterncutlery.net"><strong>www.greateasterncutlery.net</strong></a> <strong>to order. Only 29 remain. The price is $98.43, plus $10.00 for shipping. Limited supplies.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Call</strong> <font color="#000080" size="2"><strong>814-827-3411 and ask for Chris!<br/><br/> No, I don't receive any commission for this.<br/><br/><br/></strong></font> <font size="2"><strong>Steel Sahlute steel brothers and sisters!!<br/> Scott<br/> <img alt="" src="http://pocketknivesblog.com/wp-content/uploads/image/PersonalPics/Scott%20Rauber.jpg" width="120" height="90"/></strong></font><font color="#000080" size="2"><br/></font> <br/> <a href="http://www.pocketknivesblog.com">www.pocketknivesblog.com</a></p> Rough Rider Lockback Knife Review #RR182tag:iknifecollector.com,2012-04-12:3181080:Topic:5988972012-04-12T12:02:53.947ZScott Rauberhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/TripleF
<p><strong>Razor sharp steel greetings steel brothers!</strong></p>
<p><strong>I stole the razor sharp portion of my greeting from the printing on the Rough Rider Premium Wood Laser Etched Bolsters Lockback Knife that I've been abusing for this review. <br></br><br></br><br></br> Let me give a quick shout out to those of you who are forward thinking enough to do a little Christmas shopping early. A combo deal (flashlight and Rough Rider Knife shipped for less than 20 bucks) that'll have your recipient…</strong></p>
<p><strong>Razor sharp steel greetings steel brothers!</strong></p>
<p><strong>I stole the razor sharp portion of my greeting from the printing on the Rough Rider Premium Wood Laser Etched Bolsters Lockback Knife that I've been abusing for this review. <br/><br/><br/> Let me give a quick shout out to those of you who are forward thinking enough to do a little Christmas shopping early. A combo deal (flashlight and Rough Rider Knife shipped for less than 20 bucks) that'll have your recipient cherishing your thoughtfullness:<br/> <a href="http://www.ebay.com/sch/88manray/m.html?item=300694301864&pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item4602c6eca8&_sop=1">http://www.ebay.com/sch/88manray/m.html?item=300694301864&pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item4602c6eca8&_sop=1</a> <br/> (*I get nothing out of suggesting this link, just a friendly recommendation).<br/> <br/> Ok, back to the knife review.<br/><br/> Ya know, you'd think it'd be easy to uncover imperfections in a $10.00 knife. They oughta stand out like an inflamed zit, right? Yeah, one would think.<br/> Then, to put a stranglehold on your "too cheap to be good" thought process, you just have to look at the knife .....<br/> <img alt="" src="http://pocketknivesblog.com/wp-content/uploads/image/1_9_12%20pics/Rough%20RiderKnife%20Review%20(3).JPG" width="620" height="465"/><br/><br/> Sheesh, you could simply display this knife and knever use it and people would think you had a "high dollar" knife in your collection.<br/><br/> The knife is described as having "premium wood" handles. Knot sure what that means, but they look impressive. The laser etching on the bolsters is outta sight! Really, how would you score the overall appearance? I know, I know......looks aren't everything, or so they say <img title=";)" alt=";)" src="http://pocketknivesblog.com/wp-content/plugins/fckeditor-for-wordpress-plugin/ckeditor/plugins/smiley/images/wink_smile.gif" width="20" height="20"/></strong></p>
<p><strong><u>Cutting:</u><br/> The first cutting exercise I executed was the tip of my cigar. Money! I cut numerous prioroity mail boxes like paper. <br/> Oh, and yes, I cut paper too. Money!<br/> I really wasn't overly concerned about the cutting capabilites of this Rough Rider Knife as the memory of cutting carpeting into 12" widths with my Rough Rider Barlow a couple months ago was fresh in my mind. And frankly, Frank, that carput cutting will always be a fond knife memory for me.<br/> These knives are sharp. No doubt. And from what I've experienced......they stay sharp and hold their edge.<br/><br/> I did, however, try cutting something new! A coffee bag:<br/> <img alt="" src="http://pocketknivesblog.com/wp-content/uploads/image/1_9_12%20pics/knife4_8_12%20001.JPG" width="620" height="465"/><br/><br/><br/> As you can see, I attached a paracord lanyard to the lanyard hole. What you may not be able to see is; I first attached a smaller nylon plastic coated rope through the lanyard hole, tied it off, then looped my paracord through that rope because the lanyard hole was to small for the 550 paracord. Providing a lanyard hole that can't accomodate the standard paracord was caused the tilted head look your dog gives you?<br/><br/> That kinda winds me down towards another little glitch in this knife. The release sticks a little. There's not a perfectly smooth action when you press down on the exposed thumb release. It's hard to describe.....and it's knot a big deal. It's just a minor zit, on the scale of knife evaluations!<br/><br/><br/> <img alt="" src="http://pocketknivesblog.com/wp-content/uploads/image/1_9_12%20pics/Rough%20RiderKnife%20Review%20(1).JPG" width="620" height="465"/><br/><br/> Which leads us to the wrap-up of the review.<br/><br/> It's imported from China.<br/> This is the third Rough Rider Knife I've reviewed and I'm still blown away by the value for the money. B-L-O-W-N A-W-A-Y!!<br/><br/> <u>ACCESSIBILITY - 9.0</u><br/> Requires two hands to open. Most of you know when I grade on accessibility, I'm referring to the effortlessness in accessing and opening the knife with as little effort as possible.<br/><br/> <u>COLLECTIBILITY - 5.0</u><br/> Because of the low sellling price, I guess there may some day be (kind of like vintage shell handled Hammer Brand/Imperial knives who were inexspensive) a collector's market for them, but that isn't a consideration now. However, the knife displays well!!<br/><br/> <u>VALUE - 10.0</u><br/> (see above comments :-) )<br/><br/> <u>FIT & FINISH - 10.0</u><br/> (see above pics :-) )<br/><br/> <u>Demerits:<br/></u> Lanyard hole too small.<br/> Release lock knot smooth.<br/><br/> <span style="background-color: #ffff00;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">OSSS (Overall Steel Sahlute Score) = 9.0 <br/><br/></span></span></strong></p>
<p><span style="background-color: #fff;"><strong><span style="font-size: 20px;">Steel Sahlute to Rough Rider!!<br/> Scott<br/> <img alt="" src="http://pocketknivesblog.com/wp-content/uploads/image/PersonalPics/pocket%20knife%20review.jpg" width="120" height="137"/><br/><a href="http://www.PocketKnivesBlog.com">www.PocketKnivesBlog.com</a> <br/></span></strong></span></p> Kershaw Clash 1605 Knife Reviewtag:iknifecollector.com,2012-03-24:3181080:Topic:5793772012-03-24T10:27:10.698ZScott Rauberhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/TripleF
<p><strong>Boy ooooooooooooooooh boy!!!!! What stellarness of steel do we have here?<br></br><br></br> As part of the 2012 Kershaw Knives Review Team, I've been carrying this knife 24-7 since it arrived <a href="http://http://pocketknivesblog.com/hy-carumbah-kershaw-clash-1605-knife-in-da-house/">March 13th</a>.<br></br><br></br> It has yet to disappoint....<br></br><br></br> Did ........did, you just read that last sentence above? Wow, that was a powerful statement, huh?<br></br></strong> <strong><br></br> No. No.…</strong></p>
<p><strong>Boy ooooooooooooooooh boy!!!!! What stellarness of steel do we have here?<br/><br/> As part of the 2012 Kershaw Knives Review Team, I've been carrying this knife 24-7 since it arrived <a href="http://http://pocketknivesblog.com/hy-carumbah-kershaw-clash-1605-knife-in-da-house/">March 13th</a>.<br/><br/> It has yet to disappoint....<br/><br/> Did ........did, you just read that last sentence above? Wow, that was a powerful statement, huh?<br/></strong> <strong><br/> No. No. no......that was weak of the wimp sentences.</strong></p>
<p><strong>This cutting utensil is thumpin'and poundin' to the beat of the steel spirit! She's beckoning for the blade call of duty!<br/> And is performing like Rocky Balboa! <br/> That's more like how to describe this assisted open tactical style knife!!!!!<br/><br/> <img alt="" src="http://pocketknivesblog.com/wp-content/uploads/image/1_9_12%20pics/Kershaw%20CLASH%201605%20Assisted%20Open%20Knife%20001.JPG" width="620" height="465"/><br/><br/><br/> Here's what is rockin' my casbah about this knife. The assited open feature. Clipped on your pocket, with "tip up" position of pocket clip, this knife can be engaged IMMEDIATELY upon clearing your denim threads. There's no flipping or re-positioning of the knife, just a bit of pressure applied to the release and BAM....you're reay to roll. It's truly a one-hand opening knife. And that's a big deal in my knife reviews!<br/><br/> Here's pics and video, detailing the ease of opening this Kershaw:<br/> <img alt="" src="http://pocketknivesblog.com/wp-content/uploads/image/1_9_12%20pics/Kershaw%20CLASH%201605%20Assisted%20Open%20Knife%20005.JPG" width="620" height="465"/><br/> You can see in the above pic, how the knife is positioned in my pocket (I took this pic outside of the pocket for visibility of knife in resting position). Knotice the tip of the blade is pointed up, that's "tip up." THe release is actually inside my pocket.<br/><br/><br/> <img alt="" src="http://pocketknivesblog.com/wp-content/uploads/image/1_9_12%20pics/Kershaw%20CLASH%201605%20Assisted%20Open%20Knife%20006.JPG" width="620" height="465"/><br/> (Above) Here it is in full relaxation mode!<br/><br/><br/> <img alt="" src="http://pocketknivesblog.com/wp-content/uploads/image/1_9_12%20pics/Kershaw%20CLASH%201605%20Assisted%20Open%20Knife%20007.JPG" width="620" height="465"/><br/> (Above Pic) Hand position as I reach for knife.<br/><br/> <img alt="" src="http://pocketknivesblog.com/wp-content/uploads/image/1_9_12%20pics/Kershaw%20CLASH%201605%20Assisted%20Open%20Knife%20008.JPG" width="620" height="465"/><br/> Cleared from the pocket.....<br/><br/> <img alt="" src="http://pocketknivesblog.com/wp-content/uploads/image/1_9_12%20pics/Kershaw%20CLASH%201605%20Assisted%20Open%20Knife%20009.JPG" width="620" height="465"/><br/> Engaged and ready to roll! <br/><br/><br/> To see the procedure from start to finish.....watch the video:</strong></p>
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<p><strong>It's razorific sharp. Dude, it's cuts a USPS Priority Box like butter through a hot knife! Oh yeah, I said that backwards, on purpose, because it's sharper than the traditional "knife through hot butter" quote. For you steel junkies the blade material is: 8CR13MOV<br/><br/> Seems like everybody is using some sort of inexsepinsive, but durable and lightweight, reinforced, nylon, fiberglass material for handles now-a-days. </strong></p>
<p><strong>The Hardy Boys Mystery is when you see another knife made with the same handle material, the same blade material, imported from another country, as is this Kershaw, and the price is oooooooooooooohhhhhh, 50 to 100 bucks more, you're scratchin' your head, thinkin'......what the? It's hard to imagine paying $75.00 to $175.00 for a knife that is almost identical, except for the brand name, for a knife like this.<br/><br/> Surrendering up the final thoughts......<br/><br/> The tip up, assisted open flipper. <br/> The lightweight glass-filled nylon handles. <br/> The hair-cutting sharpness. <br/> Is this the PERFECT POCKET KNIFE? Is it possibly the perfect EDC (Every Day Carry)?<br/><br/> I'm surrendering.................I'm ..........uh......ok, wait a sec.<br/><br/> I think I may have discovered something not perfect about this Kershaw Knife. BUT, keep in mind, this is MY PERSONAL PREFERENCE....got it?<br/><br/><br/> It's a little thick. Here's what I mean. When the knife is resting on my pocket lip, awaiting the call of duty, and I reach for it, I have to kinda skoosh my hand over to get past the knife. Then my hand is ready to clear the knife and dive into my pocket. Now, most people wouldn't catch that little skoosh move, but when I review a knife, I analyze every angle......<br/><br/> One more minor detail, that seems to matter to more of the experienced generations as compared to today's youngers, is where it's NOT made - in the USA. <br/><br/> So let's summarize:<br/><br/> ACCESSIBILITY - 10.0<br/> FIT & FINISH - 10.0<br/> COLLECTIBILITY - 9.0 (don't really see this as a collectible)<br/> PRICE - OH, he!!!!!!!!!! to the yeah! 10.0 (possibly 11.0)<br/><br/> Other than a couple of "personal" preferences I think this is dang near the perfect every day carry pocket knife.....BUT dang near ain't perfect so I'm gonna deduct (can't believe I am even thinking about "deducting") a .05 and score this knife.....<br/><br/> <span style="background-color: #ffff00;"><span style="font-size: 18px;">9.95 Steel Sahlutes!! </span></span><span style="background-color: #ffff00;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><br/></span></span> <br/> I know it's only been 11 days, but I am familiar with Kershaw Knives and I don't really see the Steel Sahlute Score being lowered.<br/><br/><br/> Steel Sahlute to knear knife perfection!<br/> Scott</strong></p>
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