-
The BladeForums.com 2024 Traditional Knife is available! Price is $250 ea (shipped within CONUS).
Order here: https://www.bladeforums.com/help/2024-traditional/
I have slipped into the abyss.... bought a Rockstead Shin Pic's added :)
- Thread starter rexbo
- Start date
Its the LeGrand Rollerball.
Gary W. Graley
“Imagination is more important than knowledge"
Knifemaker / Craftsman / Service Provider
- Joined
- Mar 2, 1999
- Messages
- 28,055
I'm not certain, but I've read that it's possibly for machining purposes, similar to the holes on a Sebenzas handle. Or it could just be for aesthetic purposes.
Personally, I think it's for aerodynamics
I heard tell that when the blade is swung towards what you are going to cut, it makes the sound of a sad flute
Beautiful shots man, amazing looking folders!
Out of my reach at the moment, but it's just a matter of time and saving to get there
G2
- Joined
- Feb 27, 2014
- Messages
- 17,936
I heard tell that when the blade is swung towards what you are going to cut, it makes the sound of a sad flute
Beautiful shots man, amazing looking folders!
Out of my reach at the moment, but it's just a matter of time and saving to get there
G2
Out of curiosity, I just blew at the blade and it actually made a little bit of a whistle noise
Thanks for the compliment G2!
Wolverine666
Gold Member
- Joined
- Dec 7, 2009
- Messages
- 6,719
Damn this thread. Now I want one.
haha... sorry about that!
I have to say (now that I have had the knife in hand a few days), that it's really making me look at my other higher end production knives differently. The Rockstead is just flat out better than my CRK's, Hinderer's, Strider's, etc. Don't get me wrong, they all have their place and I still really like them all. I will also say for the price of the Rockstead, it had dang well better be better! haha
BTW, I do intend to purchase another Rockstead (probably the KOU) to carry regularly and use within reason. The SHIN will likely get light use around the house, used some but not never abused
. I will be honest the more $$$ I put into something, they more I tend to be "protective" of it. Rather it be a nice sports car, a fine suit, watch, firearm, etc. they all get used/enjoyed but certainly not treated like "beaters". Having said all that, I can certainly understand why people would look at a $1000 knife that is only used sparingly and with care as a waste of money. But imo whenever you buy something that is obviously high end/high dollar compared to other brands/models you are buying more than just to meet a utilitarian need.
- Joined
- Jan 22, 2011
- Messages
- 3,193
haha... sorry about that!
I have to say (now that I have had the knife in hand a few days), that it's really making me look at my other higher end production knives differently. The Rockstead is just flat out better than my CRK's, Hinderer's, Strider's, etc. Don't get me wrong, they all have their place and I still really like them all. I will also say for the price of the Rockstead, it had dang well better be better! haha
BTW, I do intend to purchase another Rockstead (probably the KOU) to carry regularly and use within reason. The SHIN will likely get light use around the house, used some but not never abused
Having said all that, I can certainly understand why people would look at a $1000 knife that is only used sparingly and with care as a waste of money. But imo whenever you buy something that is obviously high end/high dollar compared to other brands/models you are buying more than just to meet a utilitarian need.
Rex, it's your knife do what you want with it! If you wanted to open the blade, weld the pivot, throw it in the silverware drawer and use it as a butter knife more power to you!!
Congrats on your new toy! Color me jealous
- Joined
- Feb 27, 2014
- Messages
- 17,936
haha... sorry about that!
I have to say (now that I have had the knife in hand a few days), that it's really making me look at my other higher end production knives differently. The Rockstead is just flat out better than my CRK's, Hinderer's, Strider's, etc. Don't get me wrong, they all have their place and I still really like them all. I will also say for the price of the Rockstead, it had dang well better be better! haha
BTW, I do intend to purchase another Rockstead (probably the KOU) to carry regularly and use within reason. The SHIN will likely get light use around the house, used some but not never abused
Having said all that, I can certainly understand why people would look at a $1000 knife that is only used sparingly and with care as a waste of money. But imo whenever you buy something that is obviously high end/high dollar compared to other brands/models you are buying more than just to meet a utilitarian need.
Do know that they can be used pretty hard and be perfectly fine. My Chi has seen a lot, I even dropped it from a scissor lift once and had to fix the handle by taking a file to the duralumin. The DLC blade is really hard to scratch up, but the handle will show wear pretty easily from the coating wearing off. I really like Duralumin though, one of my favorite materials. I love the worn-in look of my Chi.
For some, the biggest problem may be resharpening them. I used to be very sophisticated with how I resharpen mine, but it got too tedious and time consuming. Now I just use the ceramic rods from a Sharpmaker freehand and just maintain a microbevel. I still keep them sharp as hell, but there's no need to go crazy if you're good at freehanding. YXR7 responds very well to ceramic and sharpens very fast.
Great info ! THANKS man!
on a side note.... I really enjoy this forum, people here seem super nice and not so quick to put others down (like some gun forums I frequent)
- Joined
- Feb 27, 2014
- Messages
- 17,936
No problem! We also have a 63 page thread dedicated to Rockys, lots of good information in there.
Rockstead Knowledge Thread
Rockstead threads are pretty tame, but never open a thread on Strider, Medford, or some other brands. It gets ugly
PinkmagicK
Gold Member
- Joined
- Jun 22, 2014
- Messages
- 1,026
They definately aren't pumping out tons of knives like other production makers. My Higo is number 452 as of 5/1/15 and Chi was number 214 at 8/6/15.
I show my love through a patch on the sleeve of my Carhartt
That looks great Blues! I'd like to do something similar if I ever end up keeping one of these knives. I'm in the market right now for a Chi in ZDP-189, but of course they are out of stock everywhere.
I just bought the CHI YXR7 DLC version... AND a KOU-DLC... When I said "abyss" well, I had no idea!!!! haha
Honestly? I don't care, I would gladly sell off the rest of my collection for these amazing knives!
(so watch t he for sale page, and reap from my addiction! haha)
- Joined
- Feb 27, 2014
- Messages
- 17,936
Dude, you're going to love that Chi. Just wait until you see the beautiful grind of that tanto. I'm not kidding when I say this, your jaw is literally going to drop
Dude, you're going to love that Chi. Just wait until you see the beautiful grind of that tanto. I'm not kidding when I say this, your jaw is literally going to drop
Damn BB (can I call you Jimmy HAHA, I want to call you Jimmy.. haha)
I am so in love with these knives, and my credit card hates me!
Can't wait to see how Rockstead handles a Tanto blade!
- Joined
- Apr 1, 2013
- Messages
- 26,817
Dude, you're going to love that Chi. Just wait until you see the beautiful grind of that tanto. I'm not kidding when I say this, your jaw is literally going to drop
Dammit you two, after seeing this thread I'm going to have to break my resolutions and the bank........
Congrats Rex that's a beautiful piece.
Dammit you two, after see this thread I'm going to have to break my resolutions and the bank........
Congrats Rex that's a beautiful piece.
HAHA... I blame Jimmy! (aka Blues Bender)
I was leading a perfectly normal "knife life" until I stumbled into his pied piper Rockstead posts! haha
- Joined
- Jan 21, 2016
- Messages
- 166
I just received my Shin is YXR7 about two weeks ago, and now I have sold off some knives with the intent of purchasing a Tei...
These knives are unreal.
These knives are unreal.