Hi all,
I am going to be in KC later this week and just heard ICCE will be there for show. I don't own a custom knife and think it is about time I buy one. Given I can go to the show I thought I would ask for a couple of suggestions to see if I can find one to buy at the show. I am interested in a couple of options:
First would be a flipper that can be used everyday when away from work. Looking for a blade length of ~3.5 inches. Not necessarily wanting a tactical look but definitely want something that can be used. Right now I carry a CRK 25. Bearings in the pivot or some other mechanism for fast flipping into would be preferred.
Second, I am considering a "Gentleman's Knife". Maybe a little shorter blade (2.5 - 3.0 inches). Something I can carry in an office setting. Right now I mostly carry a William Henry B10 Lancet to the office. I want something that can be opened one handed.
For both I want pocket clips and typically like lanyards. The option to use a lanyard is not a requirement. I would want good steel but no necessarily Damascus. Key for me (especially for the flipper which will get the most use) is the ability to hold an edge. I have a Wicked Edge I will use to maintain the edge.
Any suggestions for either of the two custom knife options I am considering from makers who will have a table at the show?
Thanks in advance.
I am going to be in KC later this week and just heard ICCE will be there for show. I don't own a custom knife and think it is about time I buy one. Given I can go to the show I thought I would ask for a couple of suggestions to see if I can find one to buy at the show. I am interested in a couple of options:
First would be a flipper that can be used everyday when away from work. Looking for a blade length of ~3.5 inches. Not necessarily wanting a tactical look but definitely want something that can be used. Right now I carry a CRK 25. Bearings in the pivot or some other mechanism for fast flipping into would be preferred.
Second, I am considering a "Gentleman's Knife". Maybe a little shorter blade (2.5 - 3.0 inches). Something I can carry in an office setting. Right now I mostly carry a William Henry B10 Lancet to the office. I want something that can be opened one handed.
For both I want pocket clips and typically like lanyards. The option to use a lanyard is not a requirement. I would want good steel but no necessarily Damascus. Key for me (especially for the flipper which will get the most use) is the ability to hold an edge. I have a Wicked Edge I will use to maintain the edge.
Any suggestions for either of the two custom knife options I am considering from makers who will have a table at the show?
Thanks in advance.