Knives and Edge Weapons

[RackemupCP]

My custom carry piece. Cocobolo scales, Japanese tanto style polished ATS-34 stainless. 1/4” thick full tang setup. Multi-position kydex sheath. This knife is almost 25 years old now. Made by a guy in Georgia that is no longer making blades

 

[AXE]

Here's my favorite multi tools. These two sit on my desk and I use them lightly.

A Leatherman Skeletool CX that is a minimalist and has a pocket clip instead of a case for easy carry. Smaller pliers, 4 screwdriver bits, a bottle opener, caribeaner, a sweet (some are partially serrated) 154 CM blade that is deployed one hand. Made in USA. I have two others and always carry one when I'm working away from the bench.

The other one is the Schrade Tool, also made in the USA. Its a great tool with a full sized pliers, two knives, saw, file, screwdrivers, etc. But you have to find them on eBay and such cause they are no longer made in USA. This one was once owned by Sam The Tool Man, as that was etched into the side of the tool. Its never been used and ended up on eBay, so I bought it. I don't know Sam, but this was given to him for Father's Day 2003 as written on the inside of the case flap. Sam will always be remembered for his exquisite taste in tools. I have three others that I keep in my rigs.

 

[TJ311]

A small portion of my Benchmade collection.... a few 940 Osborne pieces.

 

[RackemupCP]

A small portion of my Benchmade collection.... a few 940 Osborne pieces.

Love the Osborne blade form - very utility

 

[AXE]

Love the Osborne blade form - very utility

I was just gonna say, I've always liked that shape on their blades.

 

[RackemupCP]

Today's carry flavor.
Ramon Chavez - titanium scales with M390 blade. This has the Lee Williams "kick stop" flipper on it. You see the flipper tab when it's closed, but it rotates inside the scales when open so it is not snagging stuff when you use the knife.

 

[AXE]

Here's a couple of knives that are primarily collectibles. They are made by a knife maker named Philip Boothe. The model is called the Minnow due to its shape and tiny size (that's an 1890 Silver Dollar for scale). He does some incredible detail work on the little autos, including working the bolsters and spines. They are both Damascus steel with Mammoth tooth ivory scales.

 

[AXE]

Here's some work horse utility blades. I've got these stashed in my garage, my house, and all my vehicles. Sometimes you just need an ultra sharp blade to cut through the bullshit and these never disappoint.

I like these Milwaukee ones as they store an extra blade or 4 and they have that push button swing open mechanism with pocket clip, also one version with a screwdriver. Very handy for many tasks.

Today I was cutting up a mess of cardboard boxes with my trusty old school Stanley, which is the easiest to hold for excellent cutting power, so I took this picture of my garage collection.

A good time to buy these is Christmas sales, where you can get 2 for 1 pricing. The Kobalt ones from Lowe's are good too and priced right.

 

[AXE]

Let's not forget the essential trail gear tools. I carry a saw, machete, and hatchet in all my rigs. They are great for cutting down tree branches and brush that have grown into the trail and sometimes can aid in mechanical work.

I really like this foldable Silky Saw as it can make quick work of branches as big as 4 inches. I use this and the machete most, especially in my sxs where I get on trails that see little use, so they get overgrown. Also can be used for quartering up deer and elk.

 

[AXE]

Packing up for a deer hunting trip! I carry about 5 knives with me for various purposes.

These two are Western Knives manufactured in Boulder, Colorado back in the day. The top one was given to me my my parents when I was about 13 or 14 (1983 ish) when I got my first deer tag. Its been on many a hunt and had some good use. It's just regular old 1095 carbon steel, but takes a hell of an edge. Field dressed everything feom deer to elk to javelina to turkey.

The bottom one is one I picked up from eBay for a good price and it is a good skinner and backup. I have bought a lot of these knives on eBay, including a couple never been used. Bought my boys each one too.

 

[AXE]

This is the Wicked Edge sharpener system. It really is a great option for sharpening blades to get the perfect edge on all kinds of blade shapes and steel. I have used it to get a mirrored finish on some of my blades using diamond, ceramic, and diamond paste on leather.

Its a spendy system, fir which I've added to it and upgraded over the years. But it seems to hold up well and always happy with the results, so worth the investment.

 

[NullNomad]

This is the Wicked Edge sharpener system. It really is a great option for sharpening blades to get the perfect edge on all kinds of blade shapes and steel. I have used it to get a mirrored finish on some of my blades using diamond, ceramic, and diamond paste on leather.

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Its a spendy system, fir which I've added to it and upgraded over the years. But it seems to hold up well and always happy with the results, so worth the investment.

I would love to get a rig like that, but for me I find that the tumbler sharpener gets the job done on the quick. maybe someday I'll upgrade.

 

[AXE]

I would love to get a rig like that, but for me I find that the tumbler sharpener gets the job done on the quick. maybe someday I'll upgrade.

I've got a lot of sharpeners and sometimes use my more basic setups to get a quick edge. The one problem with the Wicked Edge is that it does require a lot of time to set up, adjust each blade angle, and progress through all the stones to get the desired edge. It's somewhat foolproof, but requires time and commitment to the process. Also the cost is a little much if you aren't using it a lot.

I've never used the tumbler, but it looks like a nice system to get a sharp knife quickly.

 

[NullNomad]

I've never used the tumbler, but it looks like a nice system to get a sharp knife quickly.

I have to say, I was a skeptic about it. But the damn thing works pretty good for like what you said. Quick clean edge, no fuss no muss.

 

[Bluetruckguy]

This is the Wicked Edge sharpener system. It really is a great option for sharpening blades to get the perfect edge on all kinds of blade shapes and steel. I have used it to get a mirrored finish on some of my blades using diamond, ceramic, and diamond paste on leather.

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Its a spendy system, fir which I've added to it and upgraded over the years. But it seems to hold up well and always happy with the results, so worth the investment.

Very cool

I use a modified hapstone r2 with multiple venev diamond stones!

 

[Bluetruckguy]

These are a few of my favorite Carother's performance knives , I have a few more

My folder edc is a Spyderco military 2 micarta/cruwear

 

[AXE]

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These are a few of my favorite Carother's performance knives , I have a few more

My folder edc is a Spyderco military 2 micarta/cruwear

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Excellent specimens!

 

[Bluetruckguy]

Excellent specimens!

Thank you!

Carothers knives are the best I've ever come across with the best people I've ever met behind them!

I'm also a very terrible blade sports competitor.... but I have fun trying!

 

[AXE]

Thank you!

Carothers knives are the best I've ever come across with the best people I've ever met behind them!

I'm also a very terrible blade sports competitor.... but I have fun trying!

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That's cool! I've watcheS some of those competitors go through the courses. It's really competitive and techincal.