(Part 2) Top products from r/knifeclub
We found 109 product mentions on r/knifeclub. We ranked the 1,465 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the products ranked 21-40. You can also go back to the previous section.
21. Morakniv Craftline HighQ Robust Trade Knife Carbon Steel Blade Combi-Sheath
Sentiment score: 5
Number of reviews: 6
Fixed blade knife with carbon steel bladeBlade Thickness: 0.125" (0.32 cm), Blade Length: 4.1" (10.4 cm), Total Length: 8.9" (22.6 cm), Net Weight: 4.8 oz. (135 g)Double-molded extra-large ergonomically designed handle with high-friction rubber gripTwin Combi-Sheath puts two knives within easy reac...
22. Kershaw Leek, Black Folding Knife (1660CKT); 3” 14C28N Sandvik Steel Blade, 410 Stainless Steel Handle, Both DLC-Coated; SpeedSafe Assisted Opening, Liner Lock, Tip Lock, Reversible Pocketclip; 3 OZ.
Sentiment score: 2
Number of reviews: 5
Versatile 3” modified drop-point blade crafted with one of the world’s highest performing knife steels for increased corrosion resistance and edge retentionDLC-coated blade and handle for added hardness, superior scratch resistance and a stealthy matte-black finishHandle features a stainless ste...
23. Victorinox Fibrox Pro Chef's Knife, 8-Inch
Sentiment score: 3
Number of reviews: 5
For home chefs & professionals. This Fibro Pro chef's knife has been the top choice of both home chefs and professionals alike. Expertly crafted with a tapered stainless steel edge that cuts with ease and efficiency.Fit for all tasks. Designed to handle kitchen tasks both big and small, This durable...
24. Work Sharp Knife & Tool Sharpener Ken Onion Edition
Sentiment score: 3
Number of reviews: 5
ADJUSTABLE SHARPENING GUIDE - produce precise edge bevels from 15° to 30°. motor- 120Vac/1.5 amp. Duty cycle-1 hr ContinuousVARIABLE SPEED MOTOR - handle every sharpening task, from grinding to honing. More power with improved cooling & the option of slow speed honing or high speed grindingPREMIUM...
25. Victorinox Fibrox Pro Knife, 8-Inch Chef's FFP, 8 Inch, Black
Sentiment score: 5
Number of reviews: 5
For home chefs & professionals. This Fibro Pro chef's knife has been the top choice of both home chefs and professionals alike. Expertly crafted with a tapered stainless steel edge that cuts with ease and efficiency.Fit for all tasks. Designed to handle kitchen tasks both big and small, This durable...
26. Spyderco para Military 2 Signature Folding Knife with 3.42" CPM S30V Steel Blade and Durable G-10 Handle - PlainEdge - C81GP2
Sentiment score: -1
Number of reviews: 5
AN IMPROVED CLASSIC - Undeniably one of Spyderco's most popular and in-demand designs, the Para Military 2 distills the world-class performance of our legendary Military Model into a more compact, pocket-friendly package.SUPERIOR QUALITY - We kept the same high-performance full flat-ground blade but...
27. Spyderco Delica 4 Lightweight Signature Folding Knife with 2.90" ZDP-189 Steel Blade and British Racing Green FRN Handle - PlainEdge Grind - C11PGRE
Sentiment score: 3
Number of reviews: 5
DELICA 4 - An equal partner in the history-making accomplishments of the Endura, the Delica 4 family includes a full range of handle colors, blade grinds, and edge configurations, as well as a blunted training version and a model with the Emerson OpeningSUPERIOR BLADE STEEL - The blades are full fla...
28. Spyderco para Military 2 Signature Midnight Blue Folding Knife with 3.42" CPM S110V Steel Blade and Durable G-10 Handle - PlainEdge - C81GPDBL2
Sentiment score: 2
Number of reviews: 5
AN IMPROVED CLASSIC - Undeniably one of Spyderco's most popular and in-demand designs, the Para Military 2 distills the world-class performance of our legendary Military Model into a more compact, pocket-friendly package.SUPERIOR QUALITY - We kept the same high-performance full flat-ground blade but...
29. Spyderco para Military 2 Signature Folding Knife with 3.42" CPM S30V Steel Blade and Black G-10 Handle - PlainEdge - C81GPBK2
Sentiment score: 4
Number of reviews: 5
AN IMPROVED CLASSIC - Undeniably one of Spyderco's most popular and in-demand designs, the Para Military 2 distills the world-class performance of our legendary Military Model into a more compact, pocket-friendly package.SUPERIOR QUALITY - We kept the same high-performance full flat-ground blade but...
30. KING KW65 1000/6000 Grit Combination Whetstone with Plastic Base
Sentiment score: 2
Number of reviews: 5
King 01096 1000/6000 Grit Deluxe Combination StoneKing brand known for quality and affordabilityIncludes sturdy plastic base8" x 2 1/2" x 1" thick
31. Condor Tools & Knives 60217 Heavy Duty Kukri Knife (10-Inch)
Sentiment score: 3
Number of reviews: 5
10-Inch bladeHardwood handleLeather black sheath8mm- 1075 high carbon steelBlasted satin blade finish
32. Kershaw Leek Pocket Knife, 3 Inch Composite Blade 1660CB
Sentiment score: 2
Number of reviews: 5
Folding 3” drop-point Composite Blade with a D2 steel edge and Sandvik 14C28N spine with sleek bead-blasted finishThe matching 410 stainless steel handle is equipped with Speed Safe assisted opening, liner lock, Tip-lock, reversible pocket clip and pre-drilled lanyard holeSlim profile and non-refl...
33. Work Sharp Guided Field Sharpener
Sentiment score: 6
Number of reviews: 5
COMPLETE KNIFE SHARPENER - field, home or shop use designed for sportsmen who need a complete, compact field sharpening solution. The diamond plates can be easily removed to expose a broad head wrench to speed sharpening in the field. Diamond plates can be attached with the abrasive exposed or flipp...
34. Work Sharp Guided Sharpening System
Sentiment score: 4
Number of reviews: 5
PIVOT-RESPONSE TECHNOLOGY - allows you to use the same sharpening technique for curved & straight blades. With pivot-response engaged, the entire diamond plate pivots to follow the edge profile, successfully creating a consistent edge along the entire length of the bladePRECISION ANGLE GUIDES - inte...
35. Benchmade - 940 EDC Manual Open Folding Knife Made in USA, Reverse Tanto Blade, Plain Edge, Satin Finish, Green Handle
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 5
ALL-AROUND UTILITY: A quintessential EDC tool that combines simplicity with unmatched function, no matter the application; Ideal for pretty much everything.AMERICAN MADE CPM-S30V STEEL: For first-rate edge retention and corrosion resistance; Reverse tanto blade is nimble, versatile, and made for the...
36. Spyderco para Military 2 Signature Camo Folding Knife with 3.42" CPM S30V Steel Blade and Durable G-10 Handle - PlainEdge - C81GPCMO2
Sentiment score: 3
Number of reviews: 5
AN IMPROVED CLASSIC - Undeniably one of Spyderco's most popular and in-demand designs, the Para Military 2 distills the world-class performance of our legendary Military Model into a more compact, pocket-friendly package.SUPERIOR QUALITY - We kept the same high-performance full flat-ground blade but...
37. Tojiro DP Gyutou - 8.2" (21cm)
Sentiment score: 3
Number of reviews: 5
Stain resistant chef knifeUsable to both left and right handed users as it's even edgedBlade Height: 1.7" , Blade Length: 8.2"
38. Dia-Sharp Bench Stone
Sentiment score: 2
Number of reviews: 4
Crafted from the highest quality materialsBuilt for performance and durabilityMade in United StatesDouble-sided blade sharpener with monocrystalline diamond surfaceCoarse diamond on one side to restore a neglected edge and fine diamond on reverse side for a razor-sharp edgeDiamond grits clearly mark...
39. Cold Steel 20MT Mini Tuff Lite Plain, Mini Black, One Size
Sentiment score: 3
Number of reviews: 4
Blade Thickness 2 5 mmHandle 3" Long Griv-ExBlade Grind HollowSteel Japanese AUS 8A StainlessSport type: Tactical & MilitaryBlade Length: 2"Handle: 3"Black Thick: 2.5MMSteel: Japanese AUS 8A StainlessWeight: 1.7 oz.
40. Sentry TUF Cloth Dry Film Rust Inhibitor Guns Knives Tools 12 x 12 Inch Pouch
Sentiment score: 2
Number of reviews: 4
Tuf-glide dry film rust Inhibitor does not attract dirt dust and debris on guns knives and toolsAll temperature works in all conditions, will not thin or thicken out from the heat or coldGun Cleaner cleans lubes and protects weapons firearms pistols revolvers rifles semi auto 9mmNano technology will...
Okay, where to begin?
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Sharpening a knife is actually a very simple process. The overall goal is for you to maintain an angle throughout the sharpening process while sharpening from course to fine grits (Course = smaller #s and Fine = Higher #s). Often people use cheap knives and sharpeners and learn good habits (maintaining angles) before upgrading to higher tier stones. The issue you have is the you are dealing with a premium steel knife which is much harder, holds an edge longer( needs sharpen less often) and takes more time to sharpen with a majority of sharpening materials. If you are dealing with Elmax steel I would recommend that what ever sharpener you get it should have diamond and ceramic stones as these are harder than the knife material and can cut it efficiently unless you are using some belt or grinder system. Since you are a beginner I would recommend that you use a knife sharpening system as you could have more accidents sharpening the knife free hand. Believe me it sucks when you screw up a knife edge while sharpening and you have to spend way too much time fixing your mistakes so the knife can actually cut. In short I would use a test knife in any sharpener to see how it works properly and after you are more confident use the system you choose. Also some of these might be excessive especially if you only have a few knives. Some of the higher end sharpener are what professionals use in their shop (who knows if you get good enough you can make some money).
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Note that I only mentioned the higher end sharpening systems under the assumption that money is no objection and you wanted it to sharpen you knife efficiently but I wanted for you to see what types of systems are available are certain price ranges. If not mentioned above you might need a strop and fine compound to get a mirror edge.
Okay now here are some cheaper systems that are similar to some of those above but cheaper.
ALSO: get a ceramic honing rod ($20). Often times knives just need honing to get back that razor sharp edge and maintaining it with a rod will prolong your edge and mean you sharpen less.
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Hopefully this has helped you somewhat and sorry it took so long to respond, it just takes time to type all of this out(2hrs! where does the time go?) and cite the products. Personally for me, knives for me a fun hobby and it tends to have a meditative effect on me when I sharpen them. I also hope that you come to enjoy sharpening your knives just as much.
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And welcome to sharpening!
in my opinion, once you get above like ~$250, you arent really getting any better in quality. just different designs, brand names, etc.
my advice is get him a benchmade 940 and be done with it. thats easily the nicest and most popular "expensive, but worth it because its actually really really nice" pocket knife. that company has great customer service and warrenty as well - part of that price tag is the fact that at any point for the rest of his life, if anything goes wrong with it, he can just ship it off to benchmade HQ and they will take care of it and send it back for free. it's a great high quality pocket knife that he will have forever, unless he sells it.
if you think he might like something a little smaller and dressier, the north fork is the same caliber.
another option that's ridiculously popular is the spyderco paramilitary 2
these are all equally high quality knives that are great for every day carry. choosing between them is just personal preference really
Here's what's in my kitchen: http://i.imgur.com/CAQ3xUv.jpg
Left to right:
The sine qua non, however, is a good sharpening setup. Without it, it's not even worth thinking about getting a kitchen knife. If I were you I'd buy this:
Total price: $105.45. The Fibrox is a great entry level chef's knife, and it would be extremely easy to keep sharp on the Sharpmaker. The Opinel is cheap and effective as a paring knife.
If you already have a hard time sharpening knives then that thing isn’t going to help.
I’ve had one and let me just say that it’s probably better left for kitchen knives and garden tools.
The worksharp will only do a convex edge. It seems intuitive to use via the marketing material but it’s honestly not. Most pocket knives can’t be sharpened properly either because it’s super easy to roll the tips or you cant properly reach the entire length of the cutting edge.
Some people also claim that it can cause too much heat from friction and negatively affect the heat treat of the steel at the very edge. Consistency is also certainly not easy and is probably the most important aspect of sharping.
Honestly the worksharp seems like gimicky bullshit. Without a doubt, it’s probably great for yardwork tools but that’s about it in my opinion.
If you wanna practice and challenge yourself, try a simple stone system and practice your form. here is one my worksharp.
Well, it's not made in the USA, but this knife from Kizer is a pretty outstanding value for your budget.
Might not seem like an upgrade, but the Crow 2 and Raven 2 from Spyderco's Byrd line are made from very nice materials.
The next step up in Spyderco would be the Delica.
A good made-in-the-USA model would be the Kershaw Leek.
There are a bunch of good options out there in your price range, so happy hunting!
Hello /r/knifeclub !
TL;DR: I got given a knife and it doesn't want to hold an edge, can anyone identify it / the steel. Is it worth keeping and re-profiling or is it trash?
I have googled and I can't find any information on this knife. It was given to me by my other half's mother. I took it to the sharpener and put a nice 18° per side edge on it and within less than a week it was blunted. My ceramic rod did nothing; I grabbed my loupe and looked at the edge and it looks like a god damn mountain range.
I'm not hard on my knives, my regular 8" chefs knife is the excellent but famously soft steeled Victorinox Fibrox and that lasts me a good 2 months between needing maintanace.
I have since taken it to the Worksharp because I didn't want to waste my time re-working it without gathering more information first (new edge picture is the last of the 4, you can see the new edge the Worksharp put on it). It's sharp again for now but I have no idea if it'll last.
Can anyone tell me anything about this knife? Do I need to put a steeper edge on it? the blade is stamped "Japan", I had my fingers crossed that maybe it would be a solid VG-10 blade but that doesn't seem to be the case. I'm happy to sit down and take the time to work the edge into something robust if it's worth it.
Help me /r/knifeclub, you're my only hope.
everyone seems to rave about the griptillian and the 940 from benchmade. also includes their lifesharp service, which is pretty awesome
i have a decent number of knives, but the one i use the most by far is the delica 4 wave-- best $60 i ever spent.
in the end i'd say you could definitely spend a lot less than $200 for a great knife, just depends on your taste
Check woot.com every now and then, they have new deals every day and often feature Kershaw blades. I picked up the Injection 3 the other day from sport.woot.com for a grand total of $21 shipped. It's a little bigger than what I expected because i stupidly didn't even glance at the specs, but I'm liking it so far. It has solid lockup, a big blade with a deep belly, and the action is pretty smooth. The only drawback is that it's missing a flipper.
I also have a Kershaw OD-2 and it is a fantastic small EDC knife, but it might be a little too small for the type of things you're going to be doing. The flipper action is absolutely perfect though, it's as smooth as butter. I find myself playing with it all the time because it's just so damn satisfying.
One thing to keep in mind- plain edge is good for most tasks, but if you're cutting rope/cord like you say you are, some people prefer a serrated edge. Serrated edges are a bitch and a half to sharpen though.
If you're looking for a fixed-blade rather than a folder, I'd go with Mora, they offer carbon steel which is harder, but will rust if you get it wet and don't oil it, and stainless, if you're working in a wet-ish environment. They cost less than $15, they're great quality for the money and they will take a hell of a beating. Plus, if you manage to break it, you'll have that other $15 left over to buy a new one! I picked up a Craftline HighQ Robust recently and it was money well spent.
I haven't used a bushcraft, but I do have the HighQ Robust and that is a lot of knife for $14.
I do like the idea of blaze orange, but I don't know that it would be enough for me to justify the added expense.
No matter what, a Mora is not going to let you or your brother down - he is pretty much guaranteed to love whichever model you get him.
One word of advice - if he is unfamiliar with the scandi grind, he may want to find a video or two on youtube. They are super easy to sharpen, but if you try to put a secondary bevel on it (as you would with most knives), it could end up being a bad time.
Freehand and under $15 the Whetstone Cutlery 400/1000 Grit Whetstone is a nice starting affordable freehand whetstone.
Guided and under $25 the Work Sharp Guided Field Sharpener is a nice mini complete package that includes a 220 grid diamond plate for chip repair, a fine 600 grit diamond plate, 1000+ grit ceramic rod and a leather strop with compound.
You can also send the knife back to Kershaw for a free sharpening then just invest in a nice strop with compound to touch up the edge. Done properly you only need to send it back to Kershaw probably once a year if that.
My favorite knife by far to whittle with is this one, the Cold Steel Tuff Lite:
http://i.imgur.com/w0PhkOw.jpg
I use it, and the smaller version of it, the Mini Tuff Lite, for most of my carving (full disclosure, I'm a novice wood carver who just enjoys killing time noodling around).
While I generally prefer the inexpensive Cold Steel knives, I do own a dozen or so dedicated carving knives of a wide variety of makers, including some custom knives.
For an inexpensive option in fixed blades I really like the Mora 120 and Mora 122:
http://i.imgur.com/6L0w1lZ.jpg
I do also own some traditional whittlers, but I really haven't ever warmed up to carving with them.
I use the Tuff Lite knives so much that I've got an assortment of them, and have converted some of them to prison-shank style fixed blades by wrapping them heavily for comfort:
http://i.imgur.com/j8pN4Gd.jpg
They're cheap, sturdy and easy to sharpen. I do use a file to break the edges on the blade spine when I get them, but other than that I find them incredible comfortable to carve with. I frequently complete entire projects with nothing but the Tuff Lite (though I do have a collection of gouges and chisels and such as well, I prefer to work with a knife).
http://i.imgur.com/3tbo2Ds.jpg
I recommend this a lot, but the work sharp guided bench stones are great to learn on. The stones are diamond, so they'll handle any supersteel and the little guides on the end are unobtrusive but really help to get a feel of what the angles should be. It's also around the price of a sharpmaker but will build your freehanding skills. Oh, and get the upgrade kit for quick reprofiling and a shinier edge.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00X9KU3GO/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1494366178&sr=8-6&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=Work+sharp&dpPl=1&dpID=41nt%2B0fEixL&ref=plSrch
Long time follower on r/knifeclub and this is my first post! It's been almost 2 years since my last knife purchase so I figured it was time.
I'm over in Alberta, Canada so knives (Besides buck and gerber) are pretty slim without ordering.
I hopped on to amazon.ca and found paramilitary 2's for for $154.99 CAD! You can't even get them from the states for that cheap!
Heres the link : https://www.amazon.ca/Spyderco-ParaMilitary2-Camo-PlainEdge-Knife/dp/B004VZVI88/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8
I've always been a huge fan of the delica and VG-10 so when I saw the blue delica 4 in stock I had to add it to my cart as well.
I've also been practicing freehand sharpening so I figured I may as well get a 3rd and see how I like 8cr13mov.
(Didn't get to include the Opinel #8 I also got!)
I really like the Mora HighQ Robust. For $16 it has stood up to whatever I've thrown at it on 1-2 day trips. And for that reason I can't seem to justify spending more on a woods blade that I'm just going to beat up anyhow. I really like the idea of the 01, 3V, or even S30V blades, but honestly I think it's kind of overkill for what I need. The edge retention is fine on the Mora and there's something to be said for being able to strop a blade back to razor sharp in just a few strokes out in the field and the Moras do that beautifully.
Kershaw Half-ton is a fun little pint size to have in the collection, but I wouldn't EDC it. And its dirt cheap.
As for EDC worthy, love me some dragonfly. Also hear lots of good things about the Cold Steel Mini Tuff Lite
Assuming you don't have a sharpening system already, I'd recommend a Victorinox Fibrox 7-Inch Granton Edge Santoku Knife and a Spyderco Tri-Angle Sharpmaker. Without a good sharpening system, no knife will be of any use, no matter how expensive or nice. And the Victorinox line of kitchen knives are a joy to use and it's easy to get a very fine edge on them with the sharp maker (I use a Victorinox Fibrox 8-Inch Chef's Knife).
The total will be more like $118, but trust me, it's worth it.
Those are some sexy knives!
At home the 8" Victorinox Fibrox Pro Chef's Knife: https://www.amazon.com/Victorinox-Fibrox-Chefs-Knife-8-Inch/dp/B008M5U1C2 takes good care of what I throw at it. But I do have an itch for a sexy japanese
wife, Imean KNIFE. Don't tell my wife I said that...The first sharpener I got was a Natural Stones Lansky system which was fine. It doesn't require much skill and it got my knives sharp enough to shave hairs off. If you opt for a Lanksy though, I would recommend the Diamond Stones because they cut faster and are easier to clean.
When I started freehand sharpening, I got a Smith's Tri-hone which worked nicely. It was cheap and I was bad at freehanding, but with a good bit of practice, trial and error, and some instructional videos I was able to produce hair shaving edges consistently. And eventually, I decided I favored freehand sharpening over fixed angle sharpeners.
However, I gave away my Lansky and Smith's Tri-hone. Right now, I use DMT continuous sharpening stones. They cut very fast and I like them a lot. I'm a broke college student, so all I have is the Coarse, Fine, and Extra Fine stones which I can consistently get a toothy edge that will still shave hairs.
I'd say I'm still pretty bad at freehand sharpening. I don't always hold consistent angles and sometimes I fuck up a knife pretty bad, but I usually know what I did wrong and try to improve the next time I sharpen a knife. So whatever you get, meter your expectations. The first few knives you sharpen probably won't come out the best, but with enough practice, and especially patience, at the very least you'll get your knife sharp again.
I feel like no one around here believes me but this https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00EJ9CQKA/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1500342586&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=work+sharp+ken+onion&dpPl=1&dpID=41LvBs0PCZL&ref=plSrch
Will accomplish that pretty easily.
I like my Worksharp Field Sharpener. Diamond stones, ceramic, and a strop with a guide for 26 bucks. Also, great for camping when you get a nicer set.
If I needed to use my knife all day everyday, I would go with a [Paramilitary 2 in S110V](SPYDERCO C81GPDBL2 Paramilitary 2 Dark Blue G10 Handle Clip Point Plain https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0144QJ8YO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_NhFSybQ1D6H5J).
Decently light weight, fantastic steel, great in hand.
Haha, awesome! Where do you recommend getting one? Is this alright?
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004TXMFQQ/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER
I’ve had this Tojiro Gyuto for about 6 months now and absolutely love it. Definitely recommended.
The answer to that will depend on your experience and ability to care for your knives.
TL;DR: In the category of budget knives. For longer lasting edges, Tojiro DP Santoku or Gyuto for $43 and 52, respectively. For easier maintenance, Cangshan D or Henckels Forged Synergy for $30 and $35, respectively.
As a caveat, budget knives of all sorts are not going to have the fit and finish of higher priced knives. For Knives that are easy to obtain lump you into two categories that have pros and cons, German hardness and Japanese hardness. Which is mainly a trade off between sharpness/edge holding vs durability/ease of maintenance. Although you can sharpen really soft metals to be stupid sharp and a really acute angle, it will not last long at all. But when the edge gets rolled over from a cutting session, it can be easily honed back into place. Harder knives can still be honed back into place, but techniques and tools are slightly different--I would never touch my harder knives with a grooved steel.
German hardness is usually around 56-58 hrc. Hard enough to hold an edge for a bit, but soft enough to not chip and easily steel/hone back into place.
The Victorinox Fibrox at about 55 hrc used to be suggested all the time when it was $20 and even when it was about $35. But now that it is $45, that's just too much for what is a very cheap knife.
A couple knives still in this range, which are better quality than the fibrox anyway are:
The Cangshan D Series 59120 German Steel Forged Chef's Knife at 56-60 hrc for $30
http://www.amazon.com/Cangshan-59120-German-Forged-8-Inch/dp/B013KZDVRA
and The Henckels International Forged Synergy 8-inch Chef's Knife at about 57-58 hrc for $35
http://www.amazon.com/HENCKELS-INTERNATIONAL-Forged-Synergy-8-inch/dp/B000FMVS4A
Henckels International (not regular Henckels) used to be really bad because they made their knives to 53-55 hrc, which is way too soft to hold an edge to get through a cooking session without nearly constant honing. I've heard their international classics are still being made w/ the crappy steel.
Japanese hardness is usually at least 59 hrc, with a good chunk in the 60-62 range. This means potentially better, longer lasting cutting performance between honing/sharpening. The tradeoff is that it becomes more difficult to get to this stage without specialty tools or sending it to a professional sharpener. At this point I personally don't even consider knives under 59 hrc, unless it's something that really takes a beating.
For the cheapest price point, while still having quality. I would really only recommend the Tojiro DP at 60-61 hrc. It used to be about double the prices, but the grinds also used to be more even. Either way, it's still a great buy.
The chef/gyuto is $52
http://www.amazon.com/Tojiro-DP-Gyutou-8-2-21cm/dp/B000UAPQGS/
And the Santoku is $43
http://www.amazon.com/Tojiro-DP-Santoku-6-7-17cm/dp/B000UAPQEA/
So the main difference here is whatever knife shape you prefer. I've gotten some cheaper harder steel knives, but I've had to do way too much touching up to be recommended.
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That's what I'm hoping. I'm really excited haha. I've been researching for days, and I think what I'm going to get is this bad boy: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001CO0224?vs=1
The only piece of equipment you need is a dual side wet stone with a medium grit on one side and high grit on the other. Stone sharpening has a bit of a learning curve, but it is an indispensable skill to acquire if you plan on keeping up with knives in general.
Edit: A bit down the line you'll want to invest in a flattening stone or something of the like to help keep your stone from dishing with use.
I own a worksharp guided field sharpener $29
And a worksharp guided sharpener (tabletop)
Easy to use and makes a shaving edge I stay away from belt drive sharpeners. Kinda feel like they remove too much material from a edge and shortens the life of the knife
Read the amazon reviews for the field sharpener
Work Sharp Guided Field Sharpener - sharpening guides, diamond plate, ceramic rod, leather strop https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009YKHZ96/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_GQ2YCbEBYWV4H
r/knives has a weekly sharpening thread stickied at the top where you can loiter and learn. I'm like you and am currently looking at the $25 Work Sharp Guided Field Sharpener, a compact boi that has diamond plates, ceramic rods, a leather strop, and sharpening angle guides. I don't need it for field use, but I just want to get a taste basically. As my first dip into sharpening other than the little stones that came in the pockets of fixed blade sheaths, I figure it's a good place to start to touch things up a bit and get some practice. Maybe once I do a bit of that and learn a bit more, I might upgrade to something more.
I recently bought a PM2 from Amazon. One thing I noticed was multiple listings for it and at different prices.
I got the all black. http://www.amazon.com/Spyderco-ParaMilitary2-Black-Blade-PlainEdge/dp/B004TXMFQQ?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00
Here it is for $30 more.
http://www.amazon.com/Spyderco-ParaMilitary2-Camo-PlainEdge-Knife/dp/B004VZVI88?ie=UTF8&keywords=spyderco%20paramilitary%202&qid=1464034297&ref_=sr_1_1&s=sporting-goods&sr=1-1
Pretty sure mine is legit and I will compare g10 scales tonight.
Great EDC & Good steal.. Delica 4 in ZDP 189
Himalayan Imports and KhuKuri House are the ones I'm familiar with for traditional kukris. I have a Condor Heavy Duty Kukri, and have been pretty happy with it.
I also have the WorkSharp guided sharpener (https://www.amazon.com/Work-Sharp-WSGSS-Guided-Sharpening/dp/B00X9KU3GO) which I could take the guiudes off and practice free hand. I've heard DMT plates are the way to go though
I would definitely recommend wiping the blades down with oil or some other rust resistant product such as a TufCloth. Probably couldn't hurt to throw a desiccant of some sort into the cabinet/drawer/wherever you store your gear to soak up the moisture out of the air.
Well, it's $37 and change new right now, so 32 PP gift, shipping included?
I just bought one too! I was researching upkeep and it seems like the three big things are:
With that said, has anyone ever used TUF CLOTH for cleaning and blade maintenance? I bought a fixed blade ESEE and that is what they recommend so I figured I could use it on all blades correct?
You've said small EDC knife with a wharncliffe blade - you've said the Leek.
Might get it in the composite blade version if you'd like a better steel (it's on sale now).
What I do is get a Tuf-Cloth and wipe down the blade before you put it away
Some rust prevention tests can be found here and here so you can see what works best.
How about this one?? The few tests on youtube I've seen have been fairly positive.
https://www.amazon.ca/Condor-Tools-Knives-Heavy-10-Inch/dp/B007QUVJ84/ref=pd_sbs_200_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=D1RTS2Q6WKY259MPJ2W7
Well how about a compromise, better edge retention and you get to keep your leek.
http://www.amazon.com/Kershaw-1660CB-Stainless-Steel-Composite-two-tone/dp/B0017KN4MS/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&qid=1409515629&sr=8-12&keywords=kershaw+leek
likely a belt type sharpening system like the worksharp ken onion edition, with some practice you too can put edges on your own knives like this - https://www.amazon.com/Work-Sharp-WSKTS-KO-Knife-Sharpener/dp/B00EJ9CQKA/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1499885302&sr=8-2&keywords=ken+onion+worksharp+belts
Victorinox Chef Knife has amazing bang for buck.
What are you basing that on, your meticulous tracking of Amazon prices?
https://camelcamelcamel.com/Spyderco-Paramilitary2-Black-Blade-Plainedge/product/B004TXMFQQ
Some pretty big deltas there. It reached $99 a few months ago, almost exactly $40 less than the typical $138 MAP. Did their inventory turn into fakes that day? Who said this guy didn't buy it in a matter of minutes? You sure are backpedaling on your guarantee that they are all fakes at that price.
I like my Leek. It’s a quality knife with a smooth action that holds an edge well.
Depends on how high end you want to go, really. My favorite brand is Masakage or Shiki.
If you're rocking a Vnox though the next reasonable step up is the Tojiro DP
$100 - Wusthof 8" Chefs Knife
$40 - J.A. Henckels 8" Chefs Knife
$35 - Victorinox Fibrox (If you want the Victorinox but don't like the handle, get the rosewood version for a couple bucks more)
Then get their corresponding utility/paring knives for smaller/finer work. Personally, I went with the Henckels I listed mainly for aesthetics and value and got a Tojiro DP Petty Knife, mainly because I'm used to heavy western chef knives but I also wanted to try out a Japanese style kitchen knife. Learn to handle a knife properly, get a good cutting board (end-grain wood boards ideally), and they should last you for life.
Here would be a few of my suggestions. Some are bit more $ but worth it.
ZT 450
Benchmade 940
Benchmade Knife 551-1 Griptilian
Boker Plus Kwaiken Flipper
They're very solid and have great blade steel for the money. I can't think of a better fixed-blade beater knife at such a low price point. I got this one and use it mainly for gardening.
For your money, there's nothing better to start with than a King 1k/6k combo stone. I personally hate long soaking stones (splash and go is the way to do it imo), but it has fantastic feedback and lets you practice/develop your muscle memory on the cheap.
good candidate for a bush knife:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0081KULGO/ref=mp_s_a_1_39?ie=UTF8&qid=1483890302&sr=8-39&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=tops+bushcraft
PM2 S110V:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0144QJ8YO/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1483890350&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=spyderco+paramilitary+2&dpPl=1&dpID=412hjMXgq7L&ref=plSrch
To piggyback on your question, does anyone have experience with the Work Sharp? I'm looking for a system that can also do my recurves and this one gets really good reviews.
Here ya go It's a helluva hunk of a knife. Just got mine a couple of days ago. Clips right on to your belt, and has a knob that you can hang your other Mora from. even the spine of the blade was polished, which is a nice touch for Mora.
What kind of craftline do you have already?
All black non-serrated Kershaw Leek...
http://i.imgur.com/5RhJ5zJ.jpg
Elegant, unobtrusive, affordable.
http://www.amazon.com/Kershaw-1660CKT-Onion-Folding-SpeedSafe/dp/B0009VC9YK/ref=pd_sim_sg_4?ie=UTF8&refRID=105RE2G7D6MA8QKMERMW
Same knife, just get your preferred size. I happen to prefer the Delica. The extra ~$15 for the [ZDP-189 blade] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001CO0224?pc_redir=1397668353&robot_redir=1) is well worth it btw.
> Kershaw leek
Kershaw is nice.
I have one of these. Aside from a nice, dark patina on my blade, it's the same as when I bought it. It's a bit thicker blade than the standard stainless.
Would something like this King whetstone be good enough to get shaving sharp? I was thinking about getting it but then I read reviews for the sharpmaker and now I'm conflicted.
Victorinox Fibrox is the best bang for the buck around. 4.8/5 stars with almost 2,200 reviews, hard to argue with that.
Beyond that is mostly aesthetics.
For those that don't know, its a Spyderco Paramilitary 2. I have wanted one since I got my tenacious over a year ago and finally pulled the trigger! Excited to break it in.
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B004VZVI88/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I think Tuf cloths work well with D2. I'm not sure if you would want to cut food with that, but you could always use food grade mineral oil as well.
Would anyone here recommend this belt sharpener from Work Sharp?
Work Sharp WSKTS-KO Knife and Tool Sharpener Ken Onion Edition
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EJ9CQKA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_lTLKzbNHCEEDZ
Just making sure, this is what you were referring to?
Warriors and wonders has PM2's in stock
Amazon.ca has a few as well : Camo/Satin, Black/Satin, Black/Black
I ordered this knife from amazon, this link: https://www.amazon.com/Benchmade-Knife-940-Plain-Handle/dp/B000QA9G2W/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1511052177&sr=8-1&keywords=benchmade+940
I have a box with the tags and the little bag and everything and it feels just the griptilian I own. But the action isn't as smooth at my griptilian and there are the main concerns listed in the album. I don't understand why it says 'benchmade.com/pat' and it doesn't even seem very centered or aligned.
Is this a fake or real?
They're 2x6 diasharps. I have this one, and the single side extra fine.
https://www.amazon.com/DMT-D6FC-6-Inch-Dia-Sharp-Double-Sided/dp/B000GD8WHY
Benchmade 940 Osborne rift design. I will never buy another knife for my EDC rotation ever again.
Here's an Amazon link for it
Benchmade 940 Osborne Design Knife https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000QA9G2W/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_Qdxoub0XGJDVD
They're in stock on amazon right now.EDIT: Nevermind that's not a Para 2. I had to wait a few weeks, and just kept checking back until they were in stock.
Amazon has a few S110V for a slight markup https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0144QJ8YO/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?qid=1451358718&sr=8-6&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=paramilitary+2&dpPl=1&dpID=412hjMXgq7L&ref=plSrch
That's a different knife, if you want to compare apples to apples, this is what you want: http://www.amazon.com/Kershaw-1660CKT-Onion-Folding-SpeedSafe/dp/B0009VC9YK
Not many folders have a differential heat treatment. Mcusta might be the way to go for that price. For right about $450 you can check out https://www.lamnia.com/en/sc/7/knives/folding-knives?sgid=7&mid=671 It's the only thing I can think of that has that look.
Mcusta is kinda crap on the build quality and ergonomics. I think they're a little cheap for the price.
While none of these are true Hamon's in that it's actually differential heat treatment, this one has the look and is actually 2 types of steel welded together. Cooler in my opinion. And affordable and quality. https://www.amazon.com/Kershaw-Composite-1660CB-Reversible-Pocketclip/dp/B0017KN4MS
To add to Mr. /u/toadthenewsense, you can get a single DMT stone with coarse on one side and fine on the other for roughly $43.
https://www.amazon.com/DMT-D6FC-6-Inch-Dia-Sharp-Double-Sided/dp/B000GD8WHY/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1487684169&sr=8-3&keywords=coarse+fine+dmt
I prefer the 8" stones myself but I'm not sure if you want to sink more into sharpening than the knife cost.
I have the combination blade that’s CPM-D2 cutting edge and the sandvik spine. I found it on amazon here if you’re looking Kershaw Leek, Composite Blade (1660CB) 3” Sandvik 14C28N/D2 Composite Blade with 410 Stainless Steel Handle, Features SpeedSafe Assisted Opening with Flipper, Frame Lock, Reversible Pocketclip; 3.1 OZ https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0017KN4MS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_H93YAb2NFSH8Y
This one
I'd recomend a Tojiro DP in whatever size works for you.
https://smile.amazon.com/Tojiro-DP-Gyutou-8-2-21cm/dp/B000UAPQGS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1480055085&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=Tojiro+DP&psc=1&smid=A2BAL6XLDRWVRH
Spyderco Delica 4 in ZDP-189
$82.89 w/shipping.
For that price, I'd spring for the spyderco sharpmaker instead, or just get a set of King 1000/6000 stones.
$109 pm2, new
Yup
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PM2 S30V plain edge satin finish
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003X9WKOO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Cold Steel 20MT Mini Tuff Lite Plain https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004MNAKYM/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_kOdQub1G794WP
Ive gotten used to one hans opening but might need 2 hands for some people. Comes in other neon colors too.
Or:
Spyderco Dragonfly2 Lightweight Black FRN PlainEdge Knife https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004GUL6IA/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_HRdQub0CW8JGJ
Victorinox 8 Inch Fibrox Pro Chef's Knife
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008M5U1C2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_4q-nybP2R8NMR
That's the one I'm thinking of.
Work Sharp WSGFS221 Guided Field Sharpener https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009YKHZ96/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_gqk3xb51Z4QPY
I've seen this well recommended. It includes a strop, though you'll still need a compound to put on it.
Was debating between that and Guided Sharpening System Work Sharp https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00X9KU3GO/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_awdb_t1_u7xsDb0EM69Z7
As temporary options
With this bladesteel and scales? link?
NVM, found it
Should've said "Blurple" and S110v
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0144QJ8YO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_PZtzybDZJ9RGR
Here is the item page. "Ships from and sold by Amazon.com". I actually received one that I believe to be genuine, but it had a slightly warped tip. I requested an exchange, and the replacement I got was the fake.
It's unlike anything I've seen in the fake vs real comparisons. The most obvious difference is the texture of the G10 - much coarser on the fake. Smaller details include the size and thickness of the plastic bag the knife comes wrapped in, minute differences in the blade etchings and pocket clip.