Official Knives + Discussion Thread

[TraceyM]

i just use one of those basic electric sharpeners to be honest

 

[DanVance]

You might laugh, but I have my own special rock that I've been using for more than a year now and I wouldn't trade it for an electric sharpener. You might want to take a look at an article with a video about how the Knife Analyst sharpens a cleaver. Those are the types of articles I read to make sure I take the best care possible of my knives, especially cleavers which are just so much more sensitive than regular knives and you also want them to be in optimal shape. Those are little details that don't really affect the typical user, but if you are more into the professional area, you surely understand what big difference it makes in cutting the raw materials or finished product for presentation.

 

[99problems]

I've been using the Spyderco knife sharpener for a few years now and have been very pleased with how easy it is to use and how sharp you can get a knife edge quickly.

Amazon.com: Spyderco Tri-Angle Sharpmaker with Safety Rods, Instructional DVD, Two Premium Alumina Ceramic Stone Sets for Blade Repair and Professional-Grade Finishing - 204MF: Sports & Outdoors

 

[dvant232]

I feel it’s worthless


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[Capt Sensible]

I have a basic Kershaw as a edc. I forget the model. It works fine for what I need. When out camping I bring my Esee 6.

 

[Ripper238]

Just added a new one to the collection. Its fantastic at batoning wood, its so good I rarely use my axe anymore. lol

 

[ran]

Hate to say, it has been a week and not finding my BM Grip. I have a Mini and just ordered a Boker small auto. I tried a Ganzo small Spyderco copy. fine for around the house use. May look at their larger blades.
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[WinToy]

New to this forum but I've been collecting custom knives for over 30 years. I have fixed, folders, small and large, inexpensive and very expensive. I've reached a point where I only buy a knife or two a year, mostly inexpensive pieces from makers on BladeForums, some gifts for my family.

Two of my favorites pieces:

 

[WinToy]

I'm a sucker for cord wrapped knives, I have somewhere around 20. This one is my latest, from a maker in Poland, East meets West, sheath from Nixon Leather.

 

[DannyLlama]

Has anyone had experience with a Karambit knife? any recommendations.

 

[Pedro367]

Honestly my Buck 110 is one of my favorite knives I own. Probably had it for 10 years now. Love the weight and feel. Been through a bunch of deer and just hone it when I'm done. I bought my son a "one off" patriotic colored one right after he was born. Excited to give it to him when he's older.

Didn't see much in here on kitchen knives, but I have a side BBQ catering business (hence the McRib) and cooking is a huge passion of mine. I have a Feder Knives 9" K-Tip Chef knife. Really like him and his work. The knife in this link is my actual knife. Chef's Knife - Hybrid K-Tip (signature handle) — Feder knives

I bought a sweet Oyster knife from Geoff Feder too that's custom with the green liners, Hudson Valley Walnut, and custom file work.

Next purchase, if I can convince myself to "replace" the Buck 110, is a Gentry Custom Knives Trekkar-T with the orange rock handles. Another solo knifemaker that does really really cool knives. Trekker-t | Etsy

 

[elsparkodiablo]

I know nothing about this topic

Edit: just realized that my sig doesn't show. I run a small knife industry website.