EDC XIII Which knife or knives are you carrying today?

Ellis Wyatt said:
That is a reflection. The finish is still intact on both the blade and handle, with only a couple very small scratches on the handle. I have only had this one for 2 weeks, so not a whole lot of carry time yet. It is being used though. Couple more pictures trying to show finish better.

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First impressions are:

1. The blade is awesome. Scary sharp, great finish. Only issue with the blade I have is the grind makes it pretty thick behind the edge. Opening packages, cutting rope, etc. this is one of the best knife I have used. For cutting up some food, it doesn’t work very well. Fine for sausage, not great for food prep on cheese, potatoes, etc.

2. Action is very smooth. Better than Sebenza and Spartan, which is saying a lot for me. Not a flipper, slow roll open only.

3. Handle is slick, almost too slick. The jimping on the blade is well placed and helps, but this is not a knife I would take fishing on a boat. Too slick.

4. The pocket clip is cheap, and creates a hot spot when using it. No big deal, but a machined claim would have fit so much better, especially on this level of knife.

Conclusion: I want another Rockstead. Most of my complaints are handle related, so I think a different model might alleviate some of those. I’ll report back later after I get some more time with this one.
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Yeah I see so many models blow it with their choice of pocket clips on an otherwise great knife.
 
bigolegator said:
Great pics 👍🏼 I have to ask, 4 day work trip w/no luggage? What about changing clothes etc…
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Russian airlines allow you to take into the cabin a bag or backpack measuring less than 50 * 40 * 30 centimeters. and weighing less than 10 kilograms. But nothing cutting, stabbing, crushing, spraying, etc.

Plus, photos, videos, sound recording equipment flies in the cabin with you in a separate suitcase. It is inspected and sealed at the entrance to airports. That's where I put the Victorinox. If they found him, they would take him away. But the technique is being looked at less closely. I'm lucky.
Although Sebenza, I wouldn't risk it that way. :)
 
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Not much variety lately, but sure have been putting this one through its paces. I'll get to changing things up once I finish all the work and we get settled in, which shouldn't be too long now. I'm itchin' to finally have some time to get out in the woods as well.


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bigolegator said:
Good Tuesday morning Forum…brought out the beast…
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The 0350 is one good, stout knife and definitely a mini-beast. I had one of those for a few years, B. I liked it pretty well, but sold it in 2017 during one of those periods when I was turning over the collection a fair amount. Is yours all stock? I had de-assisted mine, converted it to open back with Gnoleb standoffs, and liked it much better that way.
 
Lately my carry seems to often fall into a second-day pattern of picking up the knife kept next to the one I carried previously. I did refer to this one and post about it in another thread yesterday as I was back and forth with Chronovore Chronovore about blackwash finish. I'm not sure about the coating or finishing technique on the SSE's fluted Ti handle slabs, but I sure do like it. Very useful and solid blade, too....

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DocJekl said:
I thought you weren't going to carry anything else that day except for your Herman? 😆 I'm glad you like the Jetpack.😁 I second guessed myself when sending you the "bird with knife", and grabbed what cheap knife I had laying around in the car to throw in for ya' - too bad I didn't throw in a Herman, eh?



How do you like it - Is it worth $300?



You don't have any issues with M4 corroding there on the west coast?



I almost snagged one of those on eBay but convinced myself to behave 😂



APurvisBlades has a drop every month where you can buy a custom timascus clip and send your knife in to get it done. He did my Rockstead Higo II, and currently has my Shin DLC over there doing another Rockstead custom clip.

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I like it a lot. I try to rotate in my Microtech UTX-85 and Guardian Tactical Recon 035 in the mix, but keep coming back to the shootout for its light weight, and the thin slice'y 3.5" blade. The action is not glass smooth like the Recon 035, but it's not bad at all.

I do have a couple of regular Barrage, but while I prefer the larger Griptilian to their Mini Grip, I prefer the Mini Barrage to the regular. I REALLY wish I had ordered the CF Mini Barrage when available, but I think they were not offering S90V at that time in the custom shop and so I held off. Instead of adding S90V they took away customizing altogether.

I will probably end up with a Super Freek, but probably wont be fast enough before Benchmade stops making the version I'd want.
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Have you seen the glass breaker delete for the Shootout?
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