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Hello knife lovers everywhere!
I made another round of "investments" from Arizona Custom Knife ("Yes dear, I hear you. Yes, you are right of course, they are not really investments, I am only joking around with the folks on the knife forum."), and I thought you might want to see some (lots?) of pictures of them.
I know this is a terribly long post but I hope the nice pictures help make up for that. Please click the "Big Image" links for detailed images.
Here are the three knives, A Benchmade, a Hogue Elishewitz and a handmade by J. Neilson. Let's start with the Houge, okay?
This knife has some interesting features, like a lock that can lock it closed and lock it open (preventing the push button from letting you close it).
I think it was an excellent bargain, and it looks to me to be LNIB, with complete kit.
Now you can see the "works". The slider on the right is the lock, and when it is open (and the lock is not engaged) the push button will allow you to close the blade.
I like the clip design, no sharp corners to fray your pockets.
There is a very definite detent when the blade is closed, you cannot simply "flick" this open, you have to start it with the ambidextrous thumb stud, but once it is past the detent the action is very light and easy. "Snap!" :-D
Going the other way in even easier. Once you push in the button, the blade will close completely with a very slight push. One of the easier knives to close I have ever handled.
I certainly appreciate what a "safe" knife this Hogue Elishewitz is, as well as very well made and handsome, but I think that extra lock may be "too much" for me.
I don't have to use it, I could leave it in the rear position and just ignore it, but if it does become engaged I feel like it is going to confuse me when I go to open the blade.
I guess if you want or need a knife that really locks closed, or really locks open, then that could be a plus. But with the strong detent and the other push button, it seems (at least to me) like "too much".
I may even have to break the habits of a lifetime and actually sell a knife! :-D I think I got a bargain and would pass it along if anyone is interested. ("Yes dear, you heard me correctly. I know, I know, I can't believe it either.")
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Okay, next is the Benchmade, a model 9052 AFO II Auto Tanto.. By the way, don't be stupid like me and think the lighter pattern on the box is a discoloration, it is actually a wing of the Benchmade "Butterfly". ("Yes dear, I do thank you for pointing that out, you were very perceptive to see that.")
Quite the sheath on this knife.
The sheath has an locking belt loop, a snap-tab for the knife cover with a pull tab, and velcro to lock the cover open.
Maybe it was designed for paratroopers! :-D It can certainly be secured, and with the automatic design, it could be used one-handed to cut those pesky chute cords!
This knife also has a lock, a small tab on the top that locks when pushed forward and unlocks to the rear. But I can understand a lock on an automatic knife. And you can leave the lock to the rear and ignore it too.
Reversible clip, always nice. I think I will be using that feature!
The opening action is very strong and quick, with a smooth low-effort button. Lockup is perfectly solid with no play. The blade shape, of course, is my tactical tanto favorite. :-D
There is noticeable resistance when closing the blade against the spring, and although I can close it one handed easy enough, I will make a habit of closing it with two hands.
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I saved the best for last. This is really the star of the show, the hand-forged, high carbon 52100 steel, hand-made knife by J. Neilson. It is his "B.U.K. - Roughneck Crossover" design. [Link Removed]
There is a peak at it. It is a smaller, handy sheath knife.
Wow, what a sheath! 8-O That is beautiful isn't it? And the knife fits it too. It "locks" in securely at the last push, but comes right out smoothly.
Paul Long, eh? Man, he does a quality job!!
What a beauty! A 3.5" blade all told, with an off-white G10 handle.
It just screams "Hike Knife" to me. Heck, it makes me want to go camping, just so I can wear it on a walk!
Signed, of course, in case I forget who made it!
Some well done file-work on the spine. Not too sharp either, so it gives my tender thumb some grip without being too aggressive.
Speaking of my thumb, here is an "action" shot. I *really* like this knife. It fits my hand perfectly and is very comfortable.
It's not a limb-chopper, but I think it has a very versatile design. I can see it skinning, cutting vegetables for the pot, trimming my walking stick, and many other campsite tasks. ("Yes dear, it does fit your hand very well too. Yes, it is very pretty. No, I'm sorry, you may not touch it!")
Thank you for stopping by, I know it was a long post, but I hope you enjoyed the show!
- Thomas
Hello knife lovers everywhere!
I made another round of "investments" from Arizona Custom Knife ("Yes dear, I hear you. Yes, you are right of course, they are not really investments, I am only joking around with the folks on the knife forum."), and I thought you might want to see some (lots?) of pictures of them.
I know this is a terribly long post but I hope the nice pictures help make up for that. Please click the "Big Image" links for detailed images.
Here are the three knives, A Benchmade, a Hogue Elishewitz and a handmade by J. Neilson. Let's start with the Houge, okay?
This knife has some interesting features, like a lock that can lock it closed and lock it open (preventing the push button from letting you close it).
I think it was an excellent bargain, and it looks to me to be LNIB, with complete kit.
Now you can see the "works". The slider on the right is the lock, and when it is open (and the lock is not engaged) the push button will allow you to close the blade.
I like the clip design, no sharp corners to fray your pockets.
There is a very definite detent when the blade is closed, you cannot simply "flick" this open, you have to start it with the ambidextrous thumb stud, but once it is past the detent the action is very light and easy. "Snap!" :-D
Going the other way in even easier. Once you push in the button, the blade will close completely with a very slight push. One of the easier knives to close I have ever handled.
I certainly appreciate what a "safe" knife this Hogue Elishewitz is, as well as very well made and handsome, but I think that extra lock may be "too much" for me.
I don't have to use it, I could leave it in the rear position and just ignore it, but if it does become engaged I feel like it is going to confuse me when I go to open the blade.
I guess if you want or need a knife that really locks closed, or really locks open, then that could be a plus. But with the strong detent and the other push button, it seems (at least to me) like "too much".
I may even have to break the habits of a lifetime and actually sell a knife! :-D I think I got a bargain and would pass it along if anyone is interested. ("Yes dear, you heard me correctly. I know, I know, I can't believe it either.")
*********************************************************
Okay, next is the Benchmade, a model 9052 AFO II Auto Tanto.. By the way, don't be stupid like me and think the lighter pattern on the box is a discoloration, it is actually a wing of the Benchmade "Butterfly". ("Yes dear, I do thank you for pointing that out, you were very perceptive to see that.")
Quite the sheath on this knife.
The sheath has an locking belt loop, a snap-tab for the knife cover with a pull tab, and velcro to lock the cover open.
Maybe it was designed for paratroopers! :-D It can certainly be secured, and with the automatic design, it could be used one-handed to cut those pesky chute cords!
This knife also has a lock, a small tab on the top that locks when pushed forward and unlocks to the rear. But I can understand a lock on an automatic knife. And you can leave the lock to the rear and ignore it too.
Reversible clip, always nice. I think I will be using that feature!
The opening action is very strong and quick, with a smooth low-effort button. Lockup is perfectly solid with no play. The blade shape, of course, is my tactical tanto favorite. :-D
There is noticeable resistance when closing the blade against the spring, and although I can close it one handed easy enough, I will make a habit of closing it with two hands.
*********************************************************
I saved the best for last. This is really the star of the show, the hand-forged, high carbon 52100 steel, hand-made knife by J. Neilson. It is his "B.U.K. - Roughneck Crossover" design. [Link Removed]
There is a peak at it. It is a smaller, handy sheath knife.
Wow, what a sheath! 8-O That is beautiful isn't it? And the knife fits it too. It "locks" in securely at the last push, but comes right out smoothly.
Paul Long, eh? Man, he does a quality job!!
What a beauty! A 3.5" blade all told, with an off-white G10 handle.
It just screams "Hike Knife" to me.
Heck, it makes me want to go camping, just so I can wear it on a walk!Signed, of course, in case I forget who made it!
Some well done file-work on the spine. Not too sharp either, so it gives my tender thumb some grip without being too aggressive.
Speaking of my thumb, here is an "action" shot. I *really* like this knife. It fits my hand perfectly and is very comfortable.
It's not a limb-chopper, but I think it has a very versatile design. I can see it skinning, cutting vegetables for the pot, trimming my walking stick, and many other campsite tasks. ("Yes dear, it does fit your hand very well too. Yes, it is very pretty. No, I'm sorry, you may not touch it!")
Thank you for stopping by, I know it was a long post, but I hope you enjoyed the show!
- Thomas
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but the maker states the steel is hand-forged, high-carbon 52100 steel and the handle is off-white G10. 
