Bad Blood knives: Opinions?

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I noticed these knives on a well-known knife website, and I was curious who has experience with them. They almost look like a few different production folders in fixed blade form, but they look like decent quality for the price. 8cr14, micarta scales with red liners, and some attractive designs. So, what do you guys think, or do you have any experience with them?
 
Never heard of them, but it's a good name :)
 
Bad Blood Knives is a brand of Hallmark Cutlery; the knives are made for them by a factory in China, and designed by Sean Kendrick.

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/963791-KnifeCenter-Welcomes-in-Bad-Blood-Knives
http://www.blademag.com/profiles/blogs/hallmark-to-launch-bad-blood-line
http://forum.sword-buyers-guide.com/viewtopic.php?f=44&t=11651

Here's a link to a few youtube videos. The mindmirror guy in the first video is friends with Kendrick and owns a lot of his customs, so he really knows what he's talking about.
 
I just recived the fire spitter. HUGE knives. I have a 5 inch wide hand mesured it with a caliper, and these handles are THICK. Ive had it for 3 days now, and so far so good. this is a TANK. I recommend this production knife. I bought it on amazon. the blade came Spyderco sharp, and the blade is also centered. Like i said this knife is a tank. i weighed it and it said 9.5 ounces..the liners are solid, and the knife is thick. I originaly wanted the ZT 300 and i couldnt justify the $200+ price tag. So i got my jan/fed 2013 of american handgunner and Pat covert did an artical on it.I found my ZT, but its the halmark fire spitter.for 33.14 with free shipping. thats the price i payed. Spiral demise is the next knife im getting. the harbinger is also a great knife. My blade for the F spitter, is 3.785 inches. Lock up is about 70 pecent and it just wears in after use. I highly recommend THis brand..... I have already cut myself 5 times, and have only had this knife for 3 days. VERY Sharp. Holds an edge. Huge blade 2.67 wide. and its really intimidating. its heavy but if your like me youlll love it. Im 6'4 330lbs my hands are 5 inches wide. the handle is awesome. VERY SOLID!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Big Phil Out
 
I just received a Dreadnaught fixed blade. I seriously can't believe the quality of construction for the price! I also wanted to see about the edge holding and cut through some of that cheap plastic rope that you'd hang a minnow bucket of your boat with, 7 cuts before it started to go dull, and with a bit of force it still kept cutting better than average. That stuff eats an edge, and I got good performance of the Chinese equivalent of AUS8. To be honest, this is the second 8Cr13 knife I've owned (also a Kershaw Compound), and couldn't be happier! Holds a good edge and easy to sharpen. If you are a steel snob (i.e. doesn't know how to or like sharpening a knife), than this knife isn't for you. If you know what you're doing and can handle a bit of maintaining, you'll be very happy. Hallmark isn't even remotely related to the card company (if you look into it), and a better name could have been chosen. Regardless, I'm unusually impressed with the Dreadnaught, and I look forward to more from Kendrick (who's designs I've always admired - no nonsense) and Hallmark.
 
Big philly 1 said:
I just recived the fire spitter. HUGE knives. I have a 5 inch wide hand mesured it with a caliper, and these handles are THICK. Ive had it for 3 days now, and so far so good. this is a TANK. I recommend this production knife. I bought it on amazon. the blade came Spyderco sharp, and the blade is also centered. Like i said this knife is a tank. i weighed it and it said 9.5 ounces..the liners are solid, and the knife is thick. I originaly wanted the ZT 300 and i couldnt justify the $200+ price tag. So i got my jan/fed 2013 of american handgunner and Pat covert did an artical on it.I found my ZT, but its the halmark fire spitter.for 33.14 with free shipping. thats the price i payed. Spiral demise is the next knife im getting. the harbinger is also a great knife. My blade for the F spitter, is 3.785 inches. Lock up is about 70 pecent and it just wears in after use. I highly recommend THis brand..... I have already cut myself 5 times, and have only had this knife for 3 days. VERY Sharp. Holds an edge. Huge blade 2.67 wide. and its really intimidating. its heavy but if your like me youlll love it. Im 6'4 330lbs my hands are 5 inches wide. the handle is awesome. VERY SOLID!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Big Phil Out
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Please pardon my skepticism but... 3 days and you have determined edge holding ability against what? your skin??? how do you cut yourself 5 times in 3 days???
 
J.Davey said:
I just received a Dreadnaught fixed blade. I seriously can't believe the quality of construction for the price! I also wanted to see about the edge holding and cut through some of that cheap plastic rope that you'd hang a minnow bucket of your boat with, 7 cuts before it started to go dull, and with a bit of force it still kept cutting better than average. That stuff eats an edge, and I got good performance of the Chinese equivalent of AUS8. To be honest, this is the second 8Cr13 knife I've owned (also a Kershaw Compound), and couldn't be happier! Holds a good edge and easy to sharpen. If you are a steel snob (i.e. doesn't know how to or like sharpening a knife), than this knife isn't for you. If you know what you're doing and can handle a bit of maintaining, you'll be very happy. Hallmark isn't even remotely related to the card company (if you look into it), and a better name could have been chosen. Regardless, I'm unusually impressed with the Dreadnaught, and I look forward to more from Kendrick (who's designs I've always admired - no nonsense) and Hallmark.
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Funny
 
I misspelled, but i don't understand the "Funny" thing. I was just making a point. What's your deal?
 
J.Davey said:
I misspelled, but i don't understand the "Funny" thing. I was just making a point. What's your deal?
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Perhaps he thought your statement was funny.

fun·ny
/ˈfənē/
Adjective
Causing laughter or amusement; humorous.
 
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