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 lnives that are primarily collectibles. They are .ade by a knife maker named Philip Boothe. The model.is called the minnow due to its shape and tiny size (that'san 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.