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Just did something I never thought I would need to...actually tightened a CS clip!:eek:

Did it to the GoldenEye. I think the combo of how long the clip is, and how smooth the scales are (being CF), made it a bit loose for my liking. Took the clip off and bent it a bit...definitely better.
 
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DocJD said:
:) Totally agree !

Bush Ranger is more compact and easy carry than the AD-10 (for example) yet is rock solid and has one of the most ergonomic , best feeling handles of any folder I've ever used . :cool::thumbsup::thumbsup:

The clip point and overall design looks pretty utilitarian and innocently non-tactical , IMO .
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Although most of the handle on the Bush Ranger looks very comfortable, I reman curious about that G10 hump behind the thumb plate. Is that uncomfortable? It looks like it might fall right under the pad of my thumb and feel pokey were I mashing down into a cut, or does it work more like a thumb ramp?
 
How do you like the Code 4? I really like mine, but rarely carry it. When I would need a blade that big, it's for cutting food on the fly, and then the thumb stud is in the way, as it is so far up the blade. Another thing is that the blade is 3-9/16", so if you were caught and they measured it, you might be in trouble. On the other hand, it is quite thin in the pocket, and the clip is short, so muggles don't know how much blade you're carrying. Just be careful the company you break it out in front of.

How's the Sebenza? Worth the centi-bucks? They seem like a rip-off to me. Diminishing returns, like with fancy cars or guns. Nicer? Sure, but not proportionate to the increased price. I'd be glad to be wrong.

I know this is the Cold Steel forum, but the previous poster was right about Spyderco dominating the <4" market. I have a few and my current favorite is the (affordable) Polestar. It's $70, has a 3.5" blade and all of it is edge. With the Spydiehole instead of a stud (like all Cold Steels seem to have), I can through-cut stuff with it. Only problem is that for $70, BD1 is pretty cheap steel. Cold Steel gives better steel for the buck. (S35VN in the Code 4, for example)
 
Smaug said:
How do you like the Code 4? I really like mine, but rarely carry it. When I would need a blade that big, it's for cutting food on the fly, and then the thumb stud is in the way, as it is so far up the blade. Another thing is that the blade is 3-9/16", so if you were caught and they measured it, you might be in trouble. On the other hand, it is quite thin in the pocket, and the clip is short, so muggles don't know how much blade you're carrying. Just be careful the company you break it out in front of.

How's the Sebenza? Worth the centi-bucks? They seem like a rip-off to me. Diminishing returns, like with fancy cars or guns. Nicer? Sure, but not proportionate to the increased price. I'd be glad to be wrong.

I know this is the Cold Steel forum, but the previous poster was right about Spyderco dominating the <4" market. I have a few and my current favorite is the (affordable) Polestar. It's $70, has a 3.5" blade and all of it is edge. With the Spydiehole instead of a stud (like all Cold Steels seem to have), I can through-cut stuff with it. Only problem is that for $70, BD1 is pretty cheap steel. Cold Steel gives better steel for the buck. (S35VN in the Code 4, for example)
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I like the Code 4, but mine is a bit hard to disengage compared to my other Tri-ads. Thinking that I actually like the GoldenEye a bit better overall though. Same size blade in a slightly shorter package. But wish the clip was more like the Code 4.

The Sebby is really nice, and had been wanting to check them out for a while, but yeah not really sure it's worth it. Was looking for a plain one since the inlays add so much, but this one was gently used so wasn't too bad. Definitely wouldn't buy a brand new one.
 
jlauffer said:
I like the Code 4, but mine is a bit hard to disengage compared to my other Tri-ads. Thinking that I actually like the GoldenEye a bit better overall though. Same size blade in a slightly shorter package. But wish the clip was more like the Code 4.

The Sebby is really nice, and had been wanting to check them out for a while, but yeah not really sure it's worth it. Was looking for a plain one since the inlays add so much, but this one was gently used so wasn't too bad. Definitely wouldn't buy a brand new one.
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I remember my Code 4 having a tight lock and a tight clip. For the tight lock, I opened the blade until I could see the back spring at maximum displacement, then left it there for a couple weeks. It took enough of a set that it was OK afterwards.

For the clip, I clipped it on a stack of business cards for a couple weeks. All sorted.
 
Smaug said:
I remember my Code 4 having a tight lock and a tight clip. For the tight lock, I opened the blade until I could see the back spring at maximum displacement, then left it there for a couple weeks. It took enough of a set that it was OK afterwards.

For the clip, I clipped it on a stack of business cards for a couple weeks. All sorted.
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The clip is fine...wish they had used the same one on the GoldenEye. The one on the GE is so long it just inherently has more flex and isn't as tight. I took it off and bent it a bit to make it tighter.
 
Update...added an Air Lite to the mix (had one before but sold it). Really like how compact it is for a 3 1/2" blade compared to the C4 and GE. But wish there was a bit more of a cutout around the thumbstud to get your thumb in there.

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Also, am I the only one OCD enough to have to turn the thumbstuds so that the slot is parallel with the blade grind?o_O

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back in the day the sebenza was as good as it got... go forward 15 years and you can get better for less, much less! also the sebenza 31 has had lock up issues...

you cant go wrong with the CS offerings IMHO... lose one and your not down $400! my 4max is as smooth as any of my old sebenzas were!

not had spyderco bd1n but CS bd1 was very good, easy to think that as it's cheap it was low end, my experience was it was excellent and easy to sharpen
 
powernoodle said:
If you are referring to the heat you will get from your woman for buying too many knives, remember that when you reach a critical number of toys, they all start to look alike and your woman can no longer tell that you just bought a new one. This glorious number is called the Powernoodle Event Horizon. Surpass that number, and the remainder of your days will be blessed.
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This is very true. Just get rid of the shipping box, and you are home free.
I hate Amazon. My wife gets a notification message on her cellphone when an item (knife) is purchased, and again, when it is delivered.
 
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mwhich50 said:
This is very true. Just get rid of the shipping box, and you are home free.
I hate Amazon. My wife gets a notification message on her cellphone when an item (knife) is purchased, and again, when it is delivered.
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You ll have to buy your knives somewhere else. Paying a little more for an occasional knife is a cheap price to pay for marital harmony.
 
Sorry to be late to this party, but I keep forgetting that I had $.02 to add to the Sebenza topic here. Smaug (and anyone else considering one), I HIGHLY recommend that you get one in hand before buying a Sebenza. I've always thought they were beautiful knives and have twice been on the verge of purchasing one at a show. But every time that I've picked them up, their ergonomics just didn't suit me. It's not CRKs, in general, because the Umnumzaan and the fixed blades have been comfortable when I've held them.

I realize that ergonomics are very personal, and I'm not trying to dissuade anyone from buying a Sebenza. But no knife is right for everyone. Based on my experience, it might be worthwhile holding a Sebenza before you spend that kind of money.


-Steve
 
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