EDC XIII Which knife or knives are you carrying today?

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Kevin K.... said:
Hey all, new to this site (as a member) though Ive read quite a few of these threads as I blunder my way through my first few knives. Nothing super fancy. Bought some 1084 blanks from AKS. Built myself a little forge out of a few soft insulating fire bricks and a torch. Got a cheaper 2 x 42 belt grinder, and bought a couple pferd files for the filing jig I constructed from a youtube video I saw. Ive made a few knives out of old files and saw blades prior to this and found I truly enjoyed the work so I figured 1084 and a small home made forge was the next logical step. My first question for the master craftsmen (and women) on this site is this..... I have a paint can I purchased from HD filled with Canola oil for my quench. I heat up the cut off scrap piece of 1084 from my blade then drop that in the oil to heat it up prior to heat treating. How often should I change the oil? Its starting to get a little nasty. Is this something I should do regularly or can I simply change it at my own discretion? Any help is appreciated. Thanks,
Kevin
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Welcome to BladeForums...this is in the wrong section...head over to the knifemakers section as this thread is for your daily carry, and NOT for knifemaking questions...

Enjoy your stay.
 
ErocSD said:
Nice spread, that is a nice scenario. Which one is your favorite?
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Thanks but that's like asking which is my favorite kid.

;)

I genuinely like them all. I have one each of the CF, green and brown micarta as well - and like all those too but prefer the slightly heavier feel of the titanium. Of course, I realize there is no rational reason for owning 7 of them. I will be keeping them and not flipping them for profit (some may become gifts for family/friends come Christmas time).

I think for looks I like the Trapper best BUT it feels thinner and lighter than the other three. I also like the design of the Swayback. Based on feel in hand and ergos that would go to either the Apache or Zulu.

What is cool is that each is different - Pena didn't just throw a different blade in the same handle.

I honestly don't think you can go wrong with any variation (blade and scales). They are easy to carry in shorts or as a small knife in tandem with something else in jeans. They cut well and the fit and finish is very very good.





PS: My favorite kid is....... oops... back away from the keyboard Clemington. o_O
 
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