hey all

NevadaExplorer · Apr 23, 2011

new to the forums. I carry a Leek in s30v with G10 scales everyday. love this knife. Knives are a lot like shoes you can tell a lot about a man by them lol. not sure what my leek says about me but I'll let you guys have a go...

Chris Pierce · Apr 23, 2011

You have small hands? Or maybe your pants are too tight

slapper · Apr 23, 2011

You are from Nevada and like to eat apples.

Tsujigiri · Apr 24, 2011

NevadaExplorer said:
Knives are a lot like shoes you can tell a lot about a man by them lol.

Or in many cases, you can tell a lot about what a man wants to be by his knife.

NevadaExplorer · Apr 24, 2011

Tsujigiri said:
Or in many cases, you can tell a lot about what a man wants to be by his knife.

Deep...

Dorito Monk · Apr 24, 2011

You carry a G10 leek? It says to me you appreciate a good knife. Reading anything else into it is psychological mumbo-jumbo.

:thumbup:

NevadaExplorer · Apr 24, 2011

Its light and small in my pocket. so I do not even notice it until I need to use it. The S30v holds an edge really well and I keep it shaving sharp at all times. I have another cheaper Kershaw that I abuse at works and a USMC Ka-bar that has been put to hard work as well. My Leek is my favorite EDC. I am picking us a CRK Nyala for hunting season. I have been dreaming about that knife for a few months now, and when I can find a BRKT pro-scalpel II for sale I am getting it too..

spiralarchitect · Apr 25, 2011

With your seeming affinity for smallish fixed blades you may want to check out these little dudes

http://www.kershawknives.com/productdetails.php?id=604&brand=kershaw

http://www.kershawknives.com/productdetails.php?id=606&brand=kershaw

I handled them at Blade Show last year and they are nice tidy little knives with a whole lot of bargain and utility packed in. They are also available in orange and RMEF varities. IIRC they are coming in at about $30ish at most online retailers.

NevadaExplorer · Apr 25, 2011

I really like the "Skinner" I just wish I could get it in s30v. I have a Kershaw "needs work" in the same steel and I can tell the difference. Then again for only $30 and a RMEF version maybe I cant lol. While I like and buy other knives you cant beat he value that you get from a kershaw.

whetrock · Apr 25, 2011

It tells me your a practical fellow that doesn't have any use for an oversized or overbuilt built folder and somewhat of a minimalist.

Chris Pierce · Apr 25, 2011

sorry, I have a buddy who carries a Leek. He has small hands and wears tight pants.
My step father and step brother also carry leeks. One of them is a retired lumber jack and bush pilot, and the other was an air plane mechanic and now works as an electrician in a ship yard.

ono724 · Apr 25, 2011

Uh, tells me you like your s30v leek with g10 scales

slapper · Apr 25, 2011

I worked with a guy who ate an apple everyday and he cut it with is leek. It looked like the perfect knife for the job. Do you like apples?

NevadaExplorer · Apr 25, 2011

ac1d0v3r1d3 said:
sorry, I have a buddy who carries a Leek. He has small hands and wears tight pants.
My step father and step brother also carry leeks. One of them is a retired lumber jack and bush pilot, and the other was an air plane mechanic and now works as an electrician in a ship yard.

LOL I am a Union IronWorker I refrain from tight pants, but sometimes my shirts are a little tight in the arms....

slapper · Apr 25, 2011

NevadaExplorer said:
LOL I am a Union IronWorker I refrain from tight pants, but sometimes my shirts are a little tight in the arms....

Man!...you need a bigger knife.

NevadaExplorer · Apr 26, 2011

whetrock said:
It tells me your a practical fellow that doesn't have any use for an oversized or overbuilt built folder and somewhat of a minimalist.

When I see a guy pull out a giant folder to cut a tag off I always think they might be over compensating.....

slapper · Apr 26, 2011

I used to work with this other guy, He was 6-3 when he slouched and as broad as a barn door. He absolutely loved using miniature tools. I would get such a kick when seeing him pull out a mini-razor knife or a tiny crescent wrench. Something about it was just hilarious.

Tsujigiri · Apr 26, 2011

ac1d0v3r1d3 said:
sorry, I have a buddy who carries a Leek. He has small hands and wears tight pants.
My step father and step brother also carry leeks. One of them is a retired lumber jack and bush pilot, and the other was an air plane mechanic and now works as an electrician in a ship yard.

I think the Leek is a bit too ubiquitous to indicate anything meaningful about the owner, as your example illustrates. Great knife, I really like mine.