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That M16 Special Forces looks kinda cool. AUS-8 means I just may have to buy one.
I was hoping the black Crawford Kasper would be AUS-8 as well, like the Pro model. Oh well....
I was hoping the black Crawford Kasper would be AUS-8 as well, like the Pro model. Oh well....
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Those new Kasper's look good. Have to check those out.
That M-16 SF looks great too.
That M-16 SF looks great too.
oupa
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MamBo, I agree with you.
I suspect that black coating has two advantages for the manufacturer.
1. It will scratch and look like sh!t and you will thus buy another.
2. All kinds of blemishes can be hidden under it.
Must be popular though - they sell enough of them.
I suspect that black coating has two advantages for the manufacturer.
1. It will scratch and look like sh!t and you will thus buy another.
2. All kinds of blemishes can be hidden under it.
Must be popular though - they sell enough of them.
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Heh, the pattern bothered me a bit as well. CRKT really created their own little niche, and I admire them greatly for it. After struggling a bit with home-grown designs, they created a niche for low-priced-but-remarkably-good-quality knives using eye-catching designs from custom makers. Bringing guys like Kit Carson and Crawford aboard was great. But at this point, though, they've driven so far down the tactical rat-hole that I'm worried about them ever coming out again. I'd love to see them consider a couple of things: first, consider doing some less tactical stuff, maybe even some gents' knives, at the same great price points. And second, consider upgrading some of the more popular models to better steels and perhaps a dress-tactical look at a higher price point, if they can get their factory to put out the kind of quality that deserves a higher price point.
Joe
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I think the Ryans and the Companion look great. I have a standard Mod. 7 and I may switch blades for black handles and a bead-blasted blade. Coupled with the colored aluminum Scallions, productions are starting off well this year!
Zero
Zero
Joe T, The link provided was only for a portion of their new product line "For Those Who Serve. A full line of knives designed for professional use by police, fire, emergency services and military personnel." Obviously, these will all be tactically oriented. CRKT will make what sells, and right now anything PD, FD or military is what's selling. I happen to think the new Prowler looks awesome, kind of like some REKAT's, hopefully at a nicer price point.
CRKT has a decent line of non-tacticals or dress folders as well:
Tighe-Tac
Contrail
Viele Wasp
LUS
Walker Blade Lock
CRKT has a decent line of non-tacticals or dress folders as well:
Tighe-Tac
Contrail
Viele Wasp
LUS
Walker Blade Lock
I've fallen out with my M16!
M16-SF is a liner lock without a closing detent of any kind. The twin flipper design means it easily gets levered open while clipped to your pocket and that Tanto blade sure has a mean point. Even as an off-clip pocket carry it has to be kept "sunny side up" or you get more surgery than you expected.
Even getting into the car with this thing in your pocket has become too much of an adventure for me!
Anybody tell me what I'm doing wrong or how to carry it safely? I think a sheath is the only viable option. It's a real pity there's no safety, or that the LAWKS can't be set to secure the knife CLOSED.
Nautilus
M16-SF is a liner lock without a closing detent of any kind. The twin flipper design means it easily gets levered open while clipped to your pocket and that Tanto blade sure has a mean point. Even as an off-clip pocket carry it has to be kept "sunny side up" or you get more surgery than you expected.
Even getting into the car with this thing in your pocket has become too much of an adventure for me!
Anybody tell me what I'm doing wrong or how to carry it safely? I think a sheath is the only viable option. It's a real pity there's no safety, or that the LAWKS can't be set to secure the knife CLOSED.
Nautilus
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I'm a big fan of CRKT. Their knives are a great value and always have great fit/finish and quality.
One of you asked why manufacturers use coated blades. Coatings are used for a number of reasons- aside from simply "looking cool."
Often the coating (like teflon) allows blades to cut easier due to the coating's reduced friction. For knives to be used in a covert or stealth mode they cut down on glare- meaning the next time you need to silentlt "take out" a sentry- you'll attract less attention if your blade can't be seen reflecting light, etc. Mst of us knife carrieres need to worry about this.
But the biggest reason for coating any blade is reduction of corrosion. All steels rust, given the oppotunity to do so. Stick your finger on a new blade and then drop it on a drawer for long enough, and sooner or later some pitting will develop... depending on the resistance to rust.
While most stainless steels aren't so volatile, eventually they CAN develop pitting/rust spots. Coating a blade, even a S/S one cuts down on that concern drastically.
Most knife users know enough to wipe dry/oil thier blades if they get soiled/wet.
I take responsibility for my knives... I treat them like valued tolls, and I keep them sharp, clean and well oiled all the time.. even the coated ones. If you do the same, corrosion won't be an issue.
Buy the best steel you can afford, and take care of it!
Enjoy your knives!
Peace
One of you asked why manufacturers use coated blades. Coatings are used for a number of reasons- aside from simply "looking cool."
Often the coating (like teflon) allows blades to cut easier due to the coating's reduced friction. For knives to be used in a covert or stealth mode they cut down on glare- meaning the next time you need to silentlt "take out" a sentry- you'll attract less attention if your blade can't be seen reflecting light, etc. Mst of us knife carrieres need to worry about this.
But the biggest reason for coating any blade is reduction of corrosion. All steels rust, given the oppotunity to do so. Stick your finger on a new blade and then drop it on a drawer for long enough, and sooner or later some pitting will develop... depending on the resistance to rust.
While most stainless steels aren't so volatile, eventually they CAN develop pitting/rust spots. Coating a blade, even a S/S one cuts down on that concern drastically.
Most knife users know enough to wipe dry/oil thier blades if they get soiled/wet.
I take responsibility for my knives... I treat them like valued tolls, and I keep them sharp, clean and well oiled all the time.. even the coated ones. If you do the same, corrosion won't be an issue.
Buy the best steel you can afford, and take care of it!
Enjoy your knives!
Peace
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I'm a big fan of CRKT. Their knives are a great value and always have great fit/finish and quality.
One of you asked why manufacturers use coated blades. Coatings are used for a number of reasons- aside from simply "looking cool."
Often the coating (like teflon) allows blades to cut easier due to the coating's reduced friction. For knives to be used in a covert or stealth mode they cut down on glare- meaning the next time you need to silentlt "take out" a sentry- you'll attract less attention if your blade can't be seen reflecting light, etc. Mst of us knife carrieres need to worry about this.
But the biggest reason for coating any blade is reduction of corrosion. All steels rust, given the oppotunity to do so. Stick your finger on a new blade and then drop it on a drawer for long enough, and sooner or later some pitting will develop... depending on the resistance to rust.
While most stainless steels aren't so volatile, eventually they CAN develop pitting/rust spots. Coating a blade, even a S/S one cuts down on that concern drastically.
Most knife users know enough to wipe dry/oil thier blades if they get soiled/wet.
I take responsibility for my knives... I treat them like valued tolls, and I keep them sharp, clean and well oiled all the time.. even the coated ones. If you do the same, corrosion won't be an issue.
Buy the best steel you can afford, and take care of it!
Enjoy your knives!
Peace
One of you asked why manufacturers use coated blades. Coatings are used for a number of reasons- aside from simply "looking cool."
Often the coating (like teflon) allows blades to cut easier due to the coating's reduced friction. For knives to be used in a covert or stealth mode they cut down on glare- meaning the next time you need to silentlt "take out" a sentry- you'll attract less attention if your blade can't be seen reflecting light, etc. Mst of us knife carrieres need to worry about this.
But the biggest reason for coating any blade is reduction of corrosion. All steels rust, given the oppotunity to do so. Stick your finger on a new blade and then drop it on a drawer for long enough, and sooner or later some pitting will develop... depending on the resistance to rust.
While most stainless steels aren't so volatile, eventually they CAN develop pitting/rust spots. Coating a blade, even a S/S one cuts down on that concern drastically.
Most knife users know enough to wipe dry/oil thier blades if they get soiled/wet.
I take responsibility for my knives... I treat them like valued tolls, and I keep them sharp, clean and well oiled all the time.. even the coated ones. If you do the same, corrosion won't be an issue.
Buy the best steel you can afford, and take care of it!
Enjoy your knives!
Peace
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Ultima. A new scientifically designed fixed blade that features a patent pending handle with 22 critical contact point, ooze grooves and a dual Tanto grind blade of premium 1.4116 stainless steel, plus a custom sheath.
"ooze grooves", eh? Only thing that creates that much ooze is deanimation activities or filleting halibut. Never deanimated anyone, although I can guarantee you that's not much of a halibut filleting knife....
Cool looking stuff, really though. not sure why I'm attracted to that Voodoo....
"ooze grooves", eh? Only thing that creates that much ooze is deanimation activities or filleting halibut. Never deanimated anyone, although I can guarantee you that's not much of a halibut filleting knife....
Cool looking stuff, really though. not sure why I'm attracted to that Voodoo....
