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A video review of two Kriegar Stilettos
I came across this company while looking for a nine inch white smooth bone stiletto. Still have found a WSB in nine inches (five inches, closed) but I'm pretty happy with these. I later found out the Kriegar, is a trademark own by Bud-K. I guess some of their stuff isn't hald bad after-all!
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Permalink Reply by Jan Carter on
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hmmm, I always wondered if anything at the Bud K was good steel
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Permalink Reply by Don Schriver on
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Interesting. I like the feel and look of a stiletto. I also enjoyed your video review. Have you tried to actually use one to cut anything? If you did besides what do you think they would be best used for?
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Permalink Reply by Tobias Gibson on
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The stiletto has a long history dating back to the 1500’s. It traces his origins back to the Main Gauche. The main gauche had two purpose. To parry a sword thrust and to deliver a fatal blow or mercy strike.
The stiletto was an out growth with its stron slender blade used to strike blows between gaps in armor and also became a tool for assassins. It’s alway pretty much has been a tool designed for thrusting and killing, both proactive and reactive.
Many early stilettos weren’t even sharpened; just very pointy.
Both of these are are very sharp out of the boxeasily slicing paper and cardboard. Both also easily punctured cardboard as well as a cantaloupe. I have no doubt they would pierce skin.
Of the two, the clip blade with its flat grind is more practical for other uses. I believe the whole reason some stilettos are made with the clip blade is so they could, in theory, be used for more than just a weapon. Hope that helps.
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Jan, bud k sales quite a bit of Kissing Crane products and many seem okay.
Jan Carter said:hmmm, I always wondered if anything at the Bud K was good steel
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I had to look. So, I went on E bay and it looks like they are from 15.49 to 27.00 shipping included. I also peeked in my chest and found 2 older used kissing cranes. Not to mention my Bill DeShivs leverlock. I may need to acquire a new Kriegar and Crane for a side by side comparison. Thanks for the information and review!!
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Permalink Reply by J.J. Smith III on
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Don't have a Kriegar stiletto but I picked up one of their razor knives...the one that looks like a straight razor.
Actually sharpened up nicely and I've even used it to shape up around my beard.
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Would be interested in seeing that!
Don Schriver said:I had to look. So, I went on E bay and it looks like they are from 15.49 to 27.00 shipping included. I also peeked in my chest and found 2 older used kissing cranes. Not to mention my Bill DeShivs leverlock. I may need to acquire a new Kriegar and Crane for a side by side comparison. Thanks for the information and review!!
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Seems the edge retention is pretty good if your using it to cut beard JJ
J.J. Smith III said:Don't have a Kriegar stiletto but I picked up one of their razor knives...the one that looks like a straight razor.
Actually sharpened up nicely and I've even used it to shape up around my beard.
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Permalink Reply by Billy Oneale on
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They also sell United Cutlery. I have bought a couple of things from them in the past, Some United and a couple of Timberwolf knives, mainly legs for Debra and a Trapper from Timberwolf. The Timberwolf and United seem made in the same place with similar stamping so, so I would assume United owns the Timberwolf trademark.
Tobias Gibson said:
Jan, bud k sales quite a bit of Kissing Crane products and many seem okay.
Jan Carter said:hmmm, I always wondered if anything at the Bud K was good steel
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Jan, you know if I do you will see them!!
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Permalink Reply by Lars Ray on
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Great review Tobias. I think what I appreciated most about it was what was not said but implied....
- inexpensive (cost in $$$) does not always equal cheap (quality)
- not everything made in China is crap/junk/waste of money
- sometimes a little risk can bring big rewards!
- not every knife needs to cost a lot to add value to a collection
- and last but not least....we still have the privilege of owning & receiving such knives through the mail - even if we can't lawfully carry them in public.
Good stuff Tobias! Thanks for the Knife Chat.
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