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Biggest Pile Of Scrap You Ever Bought.
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I bought a Cold Steel Khukri from another source. It came in a plastic bag marked appropriately (not that Lynn would ever allow such a thing.)
But, get this, it had no edge ground on it! Boy did I feel ripped off.
I have kept is a reminder the if it sounds to good, it is.
Chris
But, get this, it had no edge ground on it! Boy did I feel ripped off.
I have kept is a reminder the if it sounds to good, it is.
Chris
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My absolute worst POS was a cheap folder that I "won" by selling a bunch of worthless crap for some fundraiser. I don't remember much more than it having cheap plastic scales, 3 blades, and came dull as heck. I didn't even try sharpening it; just threw it in a drawer until mom got tired of looking at it and threw it away.
I had one of the 80's survival knives too. I thought it was authentic because I bought it at an army surplus store.
Not sure whatever happened to it. I know my brother used it a bit and I remember the sheath wearing out real quick.
I had one of the 80's survival knives too. I thought it was authentic because I bought it at an army surplus store.
Not sure whatever happened to it. I know my brother used it a bit and I remember the sheath wearing out real quick.
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I just cannot think of any. I had all the typical "scout" knives when I was younger, took them to school and abused them as any kid would do.
They also abused me from time-to-time!
Got an original Leatherman when they first came out, still prefer LM to this day. I've had a Gerber and SOG as well, and they were fine.
Since I started buying "tactical" knives in 1992 with the purchase of a Spyderco Police, I cannot say I've had any real junkers. Sure there are some I have been dissappointed with, not gonna name them as that has been discussed to the death some time ago, and I was taken to task for upsetting the brands mafia.:yawn:
Other than that, all of them, even the Mission MPF titanium, that holds an edge like butter, have been mostly livable knives. Even if they now live in a display case.
Now I do have two unnamed knives that my dad bought me for Christmas some years ago. One is a BIG bowie type, obviously made on an Indian reservation, handle full of jewels and stuff. He bought it at a truck stop in Arizona or New Mexico when he was driving the rigs. Useless floppy-ass faux leather sheath that the knife will poke through if it gets wet. The other is some double-edged freak thing that looks like something from the renaissance era, complete with scabbard. I do not have any clue what he was thinking when he bought that one? I do not even bother to display these, they reside at the very bottom of my deepest drawer full of holsters and sheaths bought over the years, sight unseen.
They also abused me from time-to-time!
Got an original Leatherman when they first came out, still prefer LM to this day. I've had a Gerber and SOG as well, and they were fine.
Since I started buying "tactical" knives in 1992 with the purchase of a Spyderco Police, I cannot say I've had any real junkers. Sure there are some I have been dissappointed with, not gonna name them as that has been discussed to the death some time ago, and I was taken to task for upsetting the brands mafia.:yawn:
Other than that, all of them, even the Mission MPF titanium, that holds an edge like butter, have been mostly livable knives. Even if they now live in a display case.
Now I do have two unnamed knives that my dad bought me for Christmas some years ago. One is a BIG bowie type, obviously made on an Indian reservation, handle full of jewels and stuff. He bought it at a truck stop in Arizona or New Mexico when he was driving the rigs. Useless floppy-ass faux leather sheath that the knife will poke through if it gets wet. The other is some double-edged freak thing that looks like something from the renaissance era, complete with scabbard. I do not have any clue what he was thinking when he bought that one? I do not even bother to display these, they reside at the very bottom of my deepest drawer full of holsters and sheaths bought over the years, sight unseen.
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I had one of those flea market Rambo knives when I was 12, but the hollow handle was made of metal instead of plastic. I sharpened it up somewhat but it still sucked. After using it I wondered how the hell Rambo could cut barbed wire with it. That knife did teach me an important lesson in my impressionable pre-teen years: cheap ≠ good.
I think the only one I owned that was worse than that was a Swiss Army Climber knockoff from K-mart that my mom bought me when I was in Cub Scouts. This thing was horrible. The brand name on the scales I believe was "Sharp," ironic considering the quality of the blades even in brand new condition. Couldn't put any kind of edge on it, the corkscrew broke, the scissors wouldn't cut, just awful.
I think the only one I owned that was worse than that was a Swiss Army Climber knockoff from K-mart that my mom bought me when I was in Cub Scouts. This thing was horrible. The brand name on the scales I believe was "Sharp," ironic considering the quality of the blades even in brand new condition. Couldn't put any kind of edge on it, the corkscrew broke, the scissors wouldn't cut, just awful.
A Remington folder. A bright green aluminum handle, and a riduculous amount of blade play. Why did I buy it? I think it was a situation of needing a knife now and buying one at Big 5 Sporting Goods for the least amount possible.
At $12 bucks how much can one expect?
At $12 bucks how much can one expect?
I would say it was one of these.
Hey, it was a long, long time ago.
LOL, thanks guys... I almost forgot I had one of those POS as a young lad. I took it from my brother & tried spent days sharpening it with an stone. (geez, at that age I think I sharpened it like a scandi. It really did take forever)
I was so proud of the edge I put on it. I think I brought it right into my mother's kitchen & tried to slice a tomato with it. I could almost swear the edge rolled on contacting the skin
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I bought a Cold Steel Khukri from another source. It came in a plastic bag marked appropriately (not that Lynn would ever allow such a thing.)
But, get this, it had no edge ground on it! Boy did I feel ripped off.
I have kept is a reminder the if it sounds to good, it is.
Chris
Are you sure that youdid not get the CS Kukri Machete?? Mine came in a bag and do not have finish ground edges, but are the real thing. WIth most machetes you have to finish the edge yourself. Maybe post a pic?
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CRKT K.I.S.S. bought back in the 90's - When you grip the knife tightly the lock will release and close on your finger - I have the scars to prove it.
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Lots of flea market Pakistani blades broke on me. Multi tools with handles sharper than the blades. I had an "official" fire department folder once that I sharpened long enough to find the bubble in the blade, then dropped it and ALL of the pieces broke loose. Live and learn on the cheapies I guess.
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The worst had to be a Queen Cutlery SS single blade folder that I bought in a "special deal" at a gun show in the 70s. My Dad bought one as well, and we were really pleased with ourselves. It took us about a year to admit to each other that those pieces of crap that got dull just from riding in your pocket. No actual use needed.
A couple of 70s Kabar hunters are in the mix.
But the worst recent purchase was about 5 years ago when I bought a Gerber Paraframe. I don't know that I have ever owned a bigger piece of junk. The blade would literally get dull from sharpening my pencil (I'm a contractor) and cutting a piece to of banding. Then within 2 months, it wouldn't even stay closed.
I was so relieved when I finally misplaced that POS.
Robert
A couple of 70s Kabar hunters are in the mix.
But the worst recent purchase was about 5 years ago when I bought a Gerber Paraframe. I don't know that I have ever owned a bigger piece of junk. The blade would literally get dull from sharpening my pencil (I'm a contractor) and cutting a piece to of banding. Then within 2 months, it wouldn't even stay closed.
I was so relieved when I finally misplaced that POS.
Robert
A katana I bought as a tourist when I was in highschool. it had no edge, and was just good for display purposes.
I also got a $2 Chinese knockoff auto that got so blunt I'm using it to clean the tight parts of my guns. I wrap a piece of cloth round the tip and rub it at those tight spots.
When my sharpmaker arrives next week, I'll use it for practice.
I also got a $2 Chinese knockoff auto that got so blunt I'm using it to clean the tight parts of my guns. I wrap a piece of cloth round the tip and rub it at those tight spots.
When my sharpmaker arrives next week, I'll use it for practice.
Armadew
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I remember when I was about 13 I bought a box full of knives from a friend for about 10 bucks. Some real pieces of junk to be sure. Still...
The worst knife I ever had was actually a Gerber mulitool. ALL of the "screwdrivers" broke, the "wire-cutters" would dent with small wires and the knife wouldn't hold anything of an edge.
The worst knife I ever had was actually a Gerber mulitool. ALL of the "screwdrivers" broke, the "wire-cutters" would dent with small wires and the knife wouldn't hold anything of an edge.
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I'm surprised that anyone's $2 purchase turned out to be a piece of junk. I spent $105 on a Lone Wolf CF T1 that was worse than most of your $2 buys.
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I would say it was one of these.
Hey, it was a long, long time ago.
I elect taking this one off the list of scrapmetal nominee's. Clearly everybody in their mid 30's-40's (like me) received one of these blades at a crucial time in their knife nut development phase. If it weren't for that cheesy commercial commercial and John Rambo's movie (which we weren't allowed to actually go see, we only saw the commercials for the movie and the posters on the theatre), we might have gone down a totally different path. It could even be something useless like collecting golf clubs or something!
Three cheers for the cheap Rambo knife!!!
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My Mother-in-Law has bought me 3 knives the last 3 Christmases and all 3 are absolute junk. One was a fixed blade with a blade made out of recycled beer cans and plastic handle with a plastic deer glued to it. You could bend the blade with 2 fingers and it was made in Pakistan. #2 is some sort of "camp knife/tool" that was in pieces in the box! It was from Fingerhut. #3 is a Frost "Hawkbill" - a God-awful humongous folder with a camo handle and a blade made of Reynold's wrap. I should just tell her to get me underwear...