Cutting videos (6 replies)
Saw this and was surprised how little effort it seems to take! The first one is white steel. [m.youtube.com] [m.youtube.com] Amazing cutting skills! There are a variety of knives being used....
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Spread of (mis)information in social networks (2 replies)
Hey everyone, Noticed a new (for me) website about knives and here comes the same story all the time... knife disinformer He publishes some data on steels however it is not further specified based on...
View ArticleQuestionable customer service (no replies)
This can be a kind of a controversial topic, and it is rare we get both sides, however there is still benefit of being aware of various problematic situations. For example : Now I could explain away...
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The Past is Another Country (6 replies)
This whole thing was triggered by a post of a fella's EDC on instagram that featured a Bradley Cutlery Balisong, specifically the model made by Benchmade. It made me remember I have one of models made...
View ArticleSomething is rotten in the state of Britain (13 replies)
A UK knife maker brought this news article to my attention: UK online knife sales ban proposal TL;DR The UK government, in an effort to "clamp down" on knife crime, are considering banning online...
View ArticleMaraging Steel (2 replies)
https://edgematters.uk/thread/8715-what-is-your-best-steel-and-why/ This post was my first contact with Maraging steel. However, Wikipedia says Maraging steel won't take an edge. If some of them can...
View ArticleCPM M4 - "you never have to re-sharpen it" (4 replies)
It is tradition to hear comments in the extreme parts of the chart from uncle MIke... Marketing! but - "you never have to re-sharpen it" - "just srtopped it after use" are plain funny I have...
View Articleis it an axe? is it a mechete? its something (12 replies)
please tell me someone here saw this and bought one? It looks ridiculous. is it actually effective against non zombie mediums? fiskars machete axe
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fish and knives (1 reply)
some fish from the surf at Emerald Isle, near Morehead City, NC. [drive.google.com] [photos.app.goo.gl]
View ArticleAn interesting way to make money sharpening (4 replies)
Video : Brad sells a tungsten carbide sharpener, has for awhile and is the most proficient person I have seen using them. Lately the website has been expanded to other things, slingshots, etc. ....
View ArticleSpyderco raising prices again. 35% MAP. (26 replies)
They keep getting more expensive. Just wondering if anyone else here has been run off yet by the pricing? I stopped buying new Spyderco back when the 40% MAP was fixed across the industry. Since then...
View ArticleWhere's my Spyderco Caribbean??? (6 replies)
I pre-ordered this thing from Knife Center a long ass time ago. Let's get on the ball here Spyderco. Chop chop (:P) Seriously though, can't wait to get the Caribbean. Carrying around knives you have...
View ArticleWhen you better hide your knives from others.. (no replies)
When have a nice blades to use in kitchen or elsewhere, but you let others to use cheap old tescomas anyway.. LINK TO PICS And I know why B)
View ArticleThe Next Five Years (14 replies)
Perhaps this is rather long winded question but where does knife industry go from here? Materials and designs are getting more and more excessive and impractical, the price of everything has...
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Flops, Failures, and Things That Never Quite Panned Out (no replies)
Given the wide breadth of experience and large collective memory on this forum, I figured it would be fun to discuss knives, concepts, and companies that either went under or produced thing either too...
View Articlecoatings for corrosion resistance (1 reply)
The subject of coatings for protection against corrosion in non stainless steels is always a question. I recently posted this on the Spyderco site forum when asked. There is still argument over...
View Articlehypefreeblades shut down.. (4 replies)
hypefreeblades down Kevin simply shut it down with the whole information it contained.. I pretty much read all I was interested already but wanted to point other ppl to some of the Roman Landes posts...
View ArticleStays Sharp Forever: Copper Knife Test (1 reply)
Video: [youtu.be] PS. Does anyone know how to embed YouTube videos and pictures so they show in the text of the post? I forgot how to do it, and I can't find any info that works on the web.
View ArticleWhere to buy or trade knives (7 replies)
I'm looking to buy some hunting knives with specific characteristics. Recently I found a buying / trading section on one the larger knife forums. But for some odd reason there are 0 posts in the "WTB...
View Articledoes handle material matter? (5 replies)
having the annual "fancy expensive handle material" debate on KD. [knifedogs.com] it usually starts after makers experience sticker shock when looking at handle material at the Blade show. my...
View ArticleIncrease Water Retention in Soils to Avoid Climate Change (no replies)
Short Documentary - Excellent Solutions To Climate Problem Explained
View ArticleAssisted Opening Recommendation? (7 replies)
My buddy, who isn't a knife person, would like to get an assisted opening edc knife. He had an assisted opening Kershaw that he liked and he wants a nice replacement. It can't be full-auto, as those...
View ArticleRust on coated blades? (7 replies)
Hi, We have experienced a strange effect for which we have not found an answer. I was hoping that maybe I could get some thoughts from "youze guys", especially Cliff, if possible? A while ago, we had...
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RIP Matt Freeman. A.K.A Charlie Mike, CMFTW, Bigkittyftw (5 replies)
I'm gonna copy this from IG: QuoteI woke up to the news of this an hour ago. I don’t really know what to say. But here goes: As long as I have been into knives, Matt Freeman, A.K.A Charlie Mike, has...
View ArticleDifferent knife grips or blade grips (11 replies)
i think its worth a topic. how to hold a sabre for fencing. i dont believe this grip is fighting accurate. it seems like a light dexterous sport grip just like sport points karate isn't anything like...
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Hiatus from the Knife World (5 replies)
I got vaguely interested in knives again during the last couple months. I took a look at the major companies out there after not really caring for a few years. My reaction: Does no one take risks?...
View Articlenew product development (16 replies)
I'm indulging my deep sentimental attachment to this forum now... I have a product in my brain (several prototypes built so far) that is about to spill out. I'd like some feedback on it from you all....
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