Blade style question

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What is that thing that borka blades does to their knives? If you look at the Srambit you'll see what I mean but I've never seen anyone do that to their knives, is there an actual function for it or is it just for looks? Because I really like the style.
 
１７７６ said:
What is that thing that borka blades does to their knives? If you look at the Srambit you'll see what I mean but I've never seen anyone do that to their knives, is there an actual function for it or is it just for looks? Because I really like the style.
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Are you talking about the texturing they do to the flats of the blade that looks sort of like flint chipping?

It is purely for style.
 
１７７６ said:
What is that thing that borka blades does to their knives? If you look at the Srambit you'll see what I mean but I've never seen anyone do that to their knives, is there an actual function for it or is it just for looks? Because I really like the style.
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Those are just art knives. they are just for people to carry around and flip open and look tacti cool. they do have a sharp edge, so they will cut things. but you see no one actually using them.
 
marcinek said:
What is hard? Taking their blades and randomly pressing them up against a grinding wheel for a minute or so to put some grooves in them?
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Lawl. Sometimes it looks good.

I wonder how it affects cutting performance. Probably belongs better on a handle or gripling surface.

Phantom StealWorks is the all time king of the "I dropped my knife in the garburator" look.
 
Charlie Mike said:
Intentionally weakening the blade?

No thanks.
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Are you sure about that? Why are blades with that style so popular and sell all the time? There's one maker I really like called "Black Roc Knives" and they do the same thing but lightly, they look a lot better than borka blades. I've also seen mbb do it before and they make very high quality knives and they are very hard to buy from.
 
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Are you sure about that? Why are blades with that style so popular and sell all the time? There's one maker I really like called "Black Roc Knives and they do the same thing, they look a lot better than borka blades.
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Because the blades bought with this are seldom used. Think about it, you have a piece of wood and you star sanding a bunch of deep channels into it, not even lengthwise, how much will you have weakened that wood? Same thing with a blade.

Even if you started off with a thicker stock I think the geometry alone would cause the blade to want to snap along the grooves like a chocolate bar or exacto knife.
 
I like the asthetic enough that I grabbed one with this style of finish out of curiousity. It sees mostly kitchen use and it works fine in that role. Lots of slicing. Maybe not the optimal knife for this due to thickness and textured finish, but I've got no complaints. Looks cool.
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That is only for looks. The reason they sell well is because that sort of look appeals to people, but it can create "stress risers" in the blade where cracks can develop.
Being "very hard to buy from" doesn't equate to high quality, functionality or exceptional value.
 
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... There's one maker I really like called "Black Roc Knives" and they do the same thing but lightly, they look a lot better than borka blades. I've also seen mbb do it before and they make very high quality knives and they are very hard to buy from.
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I don't mean this is an insult, but you haven't really been around knives deeply for long, have you.

There are a million examples of knives that are pure style over substance and they sell like hotcakes. Stuff full of extraneous pointy gov spec tac doodads or "hard use" slabs that have the geometry of a brick, etc.

This groove thing is a trend. Handle scales had those on them for grip...clearly this exchange happened:

"Hey, if they are buying knives with those things on the handles....let's put them on the blade and see what happens!"
"But you don't grip the blade and they thin the blade!"
"Who cares. You're fired."

Anyway....hang around. "Sales" does not equal "intelligent knife design"
 
What are some popular knives that are just art pieces, M marcinek ? I'm genuinely curious.

I would totally buy a borka blade if I could afford it, not for any hard use but I would definitely use and carry it. I always thought the price of them was because they were quality though, a bit disappointing if that's actually not the case.
 
On the topic of art knives:

Dylan Farnham and I designed this last year. I EDC it. Copper plated O-1 tool steel, held in the reverse grip. Useful for zipties and rope. Less useful for opening stuff but workable.

More man jewelery than anything I guess.

If you like stuff of this style, look up Sage Blades.

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