EDC VI Which knife or knives are you carrying today?

Czechmate · Jul 21, 2015

Today's:

The CRKT Heiho, a cheap and cheerful little tanto. Fast, smooth opening and deep carry clip make for a nice carry knife. :thumbup:

SadSappySucker · Jul 21, 2015

AntDog said:
JK getting some color on it! :thumbup:

Indeed it is. It helped me grillgand eat) some steak and chops last night. A good regular carry knife has to excel in the kitchen for me. It passed it's first test with flying colors! Now we just wait and see how the razor edge holds up(that is as long as I can fight the temptation to touch it up with anything but a strop).
So far I'm loving it.

Prospect708 · Jul 21, 2015

Chefget said:

Is this a modified Boker Urban Trapper?

cchu518 · Jul 21, 2015

powernoodle said:
That's a sweet addition to the Cold Steel lineup, and it clocks in at only 1.2 ounces.

Thanks it's hella nice compact edc. It kicked my traditional half whittler and small sebenza and most of my weekend edc's out of my pocket! It's under 100 bucks so you don't even think twice about using it! It's saying alot because I love the hell out of that half whittler pattern and I prefer moderns to trads.

timberweasel · Jul 21, 2015

Yesterday, I dug out some of my Spydercos, just to look at and fondle, and rediscovered this underrated gem...

Spyderco Chokwe

Such a nice folder and wicked slicer! I think a custom scale to replace the ho-hum black G-10 side would send its cool-factor over the moon! Hmmmm...

-Brett

Charr · Jul 21, 2015

Sikael said:
95CF in S90V, very cool knife. :beguiled: I picked up the 95T in S30V, and I don't mind it at all (huge understatement -- I'm so glad the prices have settled at a reasonable place, for the most part... I couldn't say no to the price); it's preferable to S35VN and CPM 154, and about even or a bit better than CTS-XHP -- IMO, anyway. But as soon as I bought it, not two days later, the M390 version was up for sale. I was definitely a bit disappointed, M390 is great stuff. As soon as the knife arrived, however, it ceased to be an issue.

I've also got a plain 95 in Elmax, which was no compromise at all, for me. Elmax is a steel I like almost as much as M390; when it's done right, with a proper HT and Rockwell up around 61-62, it takes one of the best, keenest edges and holds it very well. I've also found it very easy to sharpen (though I haven't had to sharpen either yet).

I'm still debating what knife to get next in the 600-1100$ range -- Rockstead Higo, Direware, Southard Avo, large Seb 21 with CF inlays & Damascus -- there's so many fine options. But a Shirogorov 111 with M390, carbon fiber, and MRBS is still at the top of the list, I think.

With the Diskin-Fire, I agree completely, the dual-action is a big selling-point... especially in a place where autos are illegal, the ability to use it discretely is important.:thumbup:

The 95CF in S90V still ran me about $1000 when I bought it, but I didn't really care, and finally they are still extremely rare to actually see available. Seems like Shirogorov have definitely been making way less of the inflated versions of the 95 in the last couple of years than any other models.

And it was worth the extra money. I mean, come on, this is beautiful:

And if that's your considerations list, I would honestly say to put the Higo up either at the top or second on that list my friend! If you appreciate good steel and superb craftsmanship than Rockstead will absolutely blow your mind! Like I told BluesBender, I have regretted selling my Higo ever since the moment it went away in the mail, and I really need to get another one when I get the chance.

Oh, and this is another fantastic consideration - as well as my EDC for the day

- if you can find someone willing to part with one for around $1100:

Admitadely, you're not all that likely to see someone willing to let one of these go for much less than $1400, but hey, I've seen a couple go lower recently, and mine was notably lower than that is a very gently used condition

martinlutherbling · Jul 21, 2015

justchadsmith · Jul 21, 2015

These two today.

kniferbro · Jul 21, 2015

Prospect708 said:
Is this a modified Boker Urban Trapper?

It's a custom Zinker, the designer of the Urban Trapper

Sikael · Jul 21, 2015

Charr said:
The 95CF in S90V still ran me about $1000 when I bought it, but I didn't really care, and finally they are still extremely rare to actually see available. Seems like Shirogorov have definitely been making way less of the inflated versions of the 95 in the last couple of years than any other models.

And it was worth the extra money. I mean, come on, this is beautiful:

And if that's your considerations list, I would honestly say to put the Higo up either at the top or second on that list my friend! If you appreciate good steel and superb craftsmanship than Rockstead will absolutely blow your mind! Like I told BluesBender, I have regretted selling my Higo ever since the moment it went away in the mail, and I really need to get another one when I get the chance.

Oh, and this is another fantastic consideration - as well as my EDC for the day - if you can find someone willing to part with one for around $1100:

Admitadely, you're not all that likely to see someone willing to let one of these go for much less than $1400, but hey, I've seen a couple go lower recently, and mine was notably lower than that is a very gently used condition

Oh, that 95CF is absolutely worth the money! That knife is perfect.

Even for a metal change from S30V to M390, I'd be willing to pay an extra 100+$, so yeah, 1000$ for the CF inlays and S90V sounds like a great deal to me -- especially since they don't turn up as often.

Rockstead are definitely the next on the list; I have reservations with the handle materials and designs on some, but the blades and performance make it all worth the expenditure. They're flawlessly made, and I don't think many knives can match what they do -- endlessly cut things up without dulling.

That Bodega... :thumbup::thumbup: That's already one I want, but as you said, the 2.0, Glimpse and Begatti are pretty expensive, and don't drop much on the secondary market. The 'field-grade' Bodegas (they're like the midtech version of a super-midtech) are more affordable, but they don't have near the appeal that the Bodega 2.0, or the original, with the more intricate mix of Ti and G-10/CF on the presentation side. The full Ti works beautifully, but the FG Bodega with the solid G-10/CF and milled-in detail -- nope... not when I can buy a Higo or a 95/F3 Shiro for the same price. As you say, 1400$ is about the starting price for one of the really nice models; then you've got the price-tag on what might be the coolest knife I've ever seen: the full-custom Begg Kwaiken.

I'll have to make due with the Reate-made version, which looks like a very nice compromise for 500$.

bladeboss · Jul 21, 2015

You guys and your "Zinkers" and "Rocksteads" and "Shirogorovs" and "Bodegas" and all I have is a Root Beer and a Small Sebenza.

rayster357 · Jul 21, 2015

grownstar · Jul 21, 2015

rayster357 said:

Nice! I know you have some nicer ZTs and such; how do you feel about that Piston??

SadSappySucker · Jul 21, 2015

bladeboss said:
You guys and your "Zinkers" and "Rocksteads" and "Shirogorovs" and "Bodegas" and all I have is a Root Beer and a Small Sebenza.

You poor poor soul.
I sure would like a shiro, and some of those rocksteads look pretty sweet. But I believe I'll be carrying my plain jane 21 till the day I die. I love that knife!
Come to think of it, I haven't carried my seb once in the past 5 days

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Damnet! Now I want some root beer.

JTR357 · Jul 21, 2015

I feel weird posting a $30 knife here,but here' goes.I have more expensive ones with higher quality materials & tolerances,but this keeps finding it's way into my pocket.

NinjaRyder0920 · Jul 21, 2015

rayster357 · Jul 21, 2015

grownstar said:
Nice! I know you have some nicer ZTs and such; how do you feel about that Piston??

I think it's a great knife & very light weight for it's size. Used it a bunch at work today. The flipper and thumbstud work equally well. I think it's lighter than my 0777. I can give the Piston a deathgrip and not feel like the handle's interior edges are going to cut me like the 0777. I wouldn't mind seeing a non-assisted ZT version with carbon and bearings

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Charr · Jul 21, 2015

Sikael said:
Oh, that 95CF is absolutely worth the money! That knife is perfect. Even for a metal change from S30V to M390, I'd be willing to pay an extra 100+$, so yeah, 1000$ for the CF inlays and S90V sounds like a great deal to me -- especially since they don't turn up as often.

Rockstead are definitely the next on the list; I have reservations with the handle materials and designs on some, but the blades and performance make it all worth the expenditure. They're flawlessly made, and I don't think many knives can match what they do -- endlessly cut things up without dulling.

That Bodega... :thumbup::thumbup: That's already one I want, but as you said, the 2.0, Glimpse and Begatti are pretty expensive, and don't drop much on the secondary market. The 'field-grade' Bodegas (they're like the midtech version of a super-midtech) are more affordable, but they don't have near the appeal that the Bodega 2.0, or the original, with the more intricate mix of Ti and G-10/CF on the presentation side. The full Ti works beautifully, but the FG Bodega with the solid G-10/CF and milled-in detail -- nope... not when I can buy a Higo or a 95/F3 Shiro for the same price. As you say, 1400$ is about the starting price for one of the really nice models; then you've got the price-tag on what might be the coolest knife I've ever seen: the full-custom Begg Kwaiken. I'll have to make due with the Reate-made version, which looks like a very nice compromise for 500$.

Oh yeah, I'm very happy with the 95CF! Honestly might not hold onto it for all that much longer though. Don't know why, but I just haven't fallen as much in love with it as I have my 95T M390. Oh well, we'll see what happens.

The materials that Rockstead uses are kind of deceptive if you ask me honestly. The handles they make are Duraluminum, which is one of those materials that doesn't get enough press because of how rarely it is used. Stupidly strong material and very resistant to wear, but often mistaken for regular aluminum. It is definitely much more than that though

And the Bodega will always be a grain for me for a reason

I won't say I don't have one of those Reate models on pre-order too though

bladeboss said:
You guys and your "Zinkers" and "Rocksteads" and "Shirogorovs" and "Bodegas" and all I have is a Root Beer and a Small Sebenza.

Hey, the Sebenza will always be one of my favorite knives in the world!
Even with all of my Shirgorovs, my Diskin, my Bodega, and all of the other knives I have gotten the chance to own or handle, I still have held onto my Sebenza 25 for so many reasons, and I still think it is a great knife!

And honestly I would kill for a root beer right now. Been off of soda for a while now, and Bargs was always my Achilles heel

JOELSM · Jul 21, 2015

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eschwebach · Jul 21, 2015

rover said:
Nice!

I've added this to the rotation. Picked it up during a visit to JD's shop. Nice guy and very nice knives.

Very cool Rover! I'm afraid if I visited Jeff's shop I would spend all my money and have to walk home from the Yucatan.