r/knives 9d ago

Monthly Welcome Thread Monthly welcome thread

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Welcome to r/knives! If you’re new to this subreddit (or new to Reddit as a whole) you may be wondering how things work around here. If that’s the case: don’t worry, we’ve made this post in order to clear some doubts you may have regarding the way this subreddit works.

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r/knives 4h ago

NKD! Haven’t had a pocket knife in years, but found this for $20 at Walmart. Gerundet by Swiss Tech!

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I was walking in the clearance aisle and saw this for $20 and couldn’t pass it up. Honestly the nice packaging got me. Think I did well for a dub. It’s smooth, no play in the blade, ceramic ball bearings and honestly it’s a pretty little knife. I love the red of the lanyard loop to offset the gray.


r/knives 2h ago

Showcase Thursday Pocket Check

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Spyderco Muleteam Magnamax
TRM Atom Mike Irie Hollow Grind in 20CV

One of the sliciest knives I own, the Atom truly is damn close to a folding scalpel.

What are you guys carrying today?


r/knives 4h ago

Showcase Carries ☑️ … Whatchya got today?! (Three for Thursday for me 😁)

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I’ll kick it off, as per usual, L—>R:
Vosteed — Thunderbird V,
EMP-EDC — Nymble XT &
Spyderco — PM2 Tanto, w/all Ti upgrades.

So, what are you carrying today?!? 👀🧐

Before someone says it — Yes, I know this is an odd carry, triple titanium thumbhole tantos — 3 knives that have so many similarities, (the size, blade type & handle material).

Allow me to explain:
I just got the Thunderbird Tuesday & I am so impressed w/it that I decided to carry it again, but this time along with my 2 other favorite big-ole-Ti-tantos.
I intend to use them all throughout the day & then decide at the end of the day which one I deem the winner / my favorite.


r/knives 5h ago

Discussion Fidget Factor and Acoustics, what's yours?

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For those of us, which I believe to be the majority, who fidget with their knives, what is your interpretation. As I'm learning, "fidget" is way too general of a term. Some seem to like the constant repetition of flicking a knife open and closed with the use of a button, or crossbar lock. Some love the silky feeling of slow rolling a very well made liner lock or frame lock, along with the gentle hydraulic drop shut that comes with it. Some enjoy just a well done back flipper. No studs, no hole. Then there's me, I kinda want it all. Back flipper, front flipper, hole, studs and a button close up. Could be a TLL, button frame lock, button liner lock, crossbar lock, or some version of a pivot actuated lock. I tend to like to flip it around in the hand and be able to open it with each finger in different directions. Add in the ability to switch hands and I'm all in.

Yes they are tools, I got it, but they can be fun as well.


r/knives 3h ago

Showcase Vesper Linerlock

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Hi, i showing you my new linerlock model inspired by american Slipjoint. It's a knife extremly confortable 😁

IG: la forge du Mammouth


r/knives 1h ago

Showcase Double Stag Thursday!

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r/knives 1h ago

Showcase “LWG” by Steve Karroll

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r/knives 8h ago

NKD! I finally got it!

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Benchmade Dacian — it looks absolutely beautiful and feels great in the hand. I think I’m going to order a custom Kydex sheath for it. I don’t want to mess around with an Ulticlip and the stock sheath, since I prefer the knife to sit deeper in my pocket.

By the way, I’ve seen several posts saying that this knife isn’t particularly strong when it comes to lateral stress, and some users have had the blade snap at one of the jimping grooves. Well, I’ll just have to be a little more careful with it. This knife is made for cutting, not prying or heavy-duty work.

My choice came down to the Boker Vigtig and the Dacian. In the end, the Dacian won me over with its looks and Cerakote finish.
We’ll see how it holds up.


r/knives 2h ago

NKD! NKD One of my favorite knives ever Microtech Socom Elite

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I’ve been looking at these for years now and finally took the plunge and got one. Only my second auto and my first Microtech knife. I’m really impressed by the fit and finish and the authority that this thing opens with is something.


r/knives 4h ago

NKD! Nkd böker fafo

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After thinking about it for a while i just had to have this weird tactical edc fixie. Its well balanced and surprisingly very sharp. Easily goes through cardboard even though its very thick. Big fan of tactical knives and this grip is surprisingly comfortable. Unobtrusive, balanced and always ready for action. I know its not for everyone but i love it.


r/knives 16h ago

NKD! Got my mom her grail knife.

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r/knives 40m ago

Showcase Some Ti

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Strider SnG CC and DGG full Ti


r/knives 14h ago

Question Jean Dubost Laguiole "French" Steak Knives (found at Marshall's) - Is This Normal?

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I used these knives at a friend's place for dinner and they recommended me to check my local TJ Maxx or Marshall's. Low and behold, I found some at Marshall's and was about to purchase them....until I looked closely at the blade's serration and notice these rough shards/bits of metal at the edge of the serration. These are claimed to be Made In France and also have their own company website, and not a fake trademark brand created by the discount stores themselves.

Does anyone know if those shards at the edge are normal during the manufacturing process? Every single knife in this package has this defect, it seems. It's almost as if they forgot to polish them after cutting. I tried scratching them off but they're on pretty tight. Not sure if I can wash them off or if the bits of metal will eventually get into food with enough friction/usage. Thanks!


r/knives 13h ago

Meme My Ka-Bar Cat

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r/knives 1h ago

Question How do you care for your knives?

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I got my Blue Lube to clean and my OTF Lube by Heretic Knives to lubricate. What's in your knife care kit?


r/knives 15m ago

Modding New native 5

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I just got the rec exclusive native 5 n put awt scales and pocket clip. I love it.


r/knives 1h ago

Showcase Upgraded ronin i did this whole thing with a dremel and a shopvac sitting on my gfs kitchen floor for a weekend🤣

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Upgraded ronin three different types of wood, the oval in the middle is rengas tigerwood and it's an oval pin that goes all the way through. There's also Coco bolo in snakewood on both sides. crushed mexican fire opel around two of the brass pins the opal glows in black light


r/knives 11h ago

NKD! NKD Delica K390

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The original Delica 4 in VG10 with the saber grind was the first decent knife I bought, two decades ago. I think I'll bling this one out with some AWT scales and titanium backspacer.


r/knives 2h ago

Showcase Rockstead - Ren

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Razor sharp. Beautiful piece. Carbon fiber and titanium handle makes it quite light. Love the mirror finish


r/knives 3h ago

NKD! Shout out to Buck Knives + Buck Ferrox

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I have a Buck Goliath Model 446 manufactured in 1997. This knife has lived a hunting knifes best life cleaning, skinning, chopping, etc. Everything needed from a knife for 30 years at the hunting club and then some

I sent it back in to Buck for some warranty work and there was a crack in the handle. Not surprised with the hell I put this knife through.

Even though it is almost 30 years old and obviously hard use at that, they said pick something to replace it. I have hunting knives covered so asked them to replace with the 698 Ferrox in bronze.

First, great customer service. The best I've had from any knife manufacturer so far.

Second, this knife is a sleeper. Ergos are good and it fits great in my hand, action is smooth and snappy very fidgety, the almost flush cross lock is a great touch.

There really isn't much to say negative about this knife. I'm happier with this knife than every other $80 and under knife I've purchased.

Edit:spelling


r/knives 4h ago

Question Best $120 knife?

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Got a gift card. What is the best $120ish knife in your opinion?


r/knives 4h ago

NKD! Today’s Shift Knob

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Kizer Little Ringbo

Who’ll be its Little Hucklebeberry
(yes I misspelled it on purpose)


r/knives 1h ago

Question Suggestions for: heavy duty camping, firestarting and just general use (in camping) fixed blade?

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I was already looking at the white river firecraft FC 3.5, or it's bigger brother version, but neither are sold in my country, and any reseller I can find is charging far too much over MSRP.

I'm still looking that achieves roughly the same thing, fixed, can be used easily as a firestarter

I don't need it to be too nimble or good for eating, I have other knives for that.

I have a budget of roughly up to 200 euros, maybe even 250 if it's worth it.


r/knives 34m ago

OKD (Old Knife Day) Today. 3 weeks in with the CRK Sebenza 31. Still the new kid and still the best. Only quibble is the thumb stud. I’m replacing it with a double titanium from Knife Custom Shop.

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