I Would Buy That If.....

Swiss_Army_Man said:
Idk about that.
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He said fixed blades.
 
Hickory n steel said:
I might buy a Victorinox cadet if it had a pen blade instead of the fingernail tool, but in general I'd be more into the alox models if they had the toothpick and tweezers and didn't cost about 10$ more than everything else while having less functions.
I would buy a buck 119 if it was readily available with a left handed leather sheath ( not gonna pay extra to get it )
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Toothpick and tweezers are nearly useless, and aluminum cost more to machine than plastic costs to mold.
 
Boxer .45 said:
Toothpick and tweezers are nearly useless, and aluminum cost more to machine than plastic costs to mold.
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I completely disagree, I use the toothpick almost every day and can't count how many times the tweezers have been useful.
BTW have your alox scales ever gotten you a 5$ bill ?
Because I once found a 5$ bill curled up into the bill slot of a soda machine and my vic tweezers were the only thing on me that was able to remove it thus paying for themselves 5X over.
Alox models also don't accommodate a pin or offer the back tools
 
Never use any of that. My farmer alox is my favorite slipjoint folder period. I have two huntsman's but I'll probably never buy another after picking up.

I'm glad they make both models. That way we are both happy. ;)
 
Boxer .45 said:
Toothpick and tweezers are nearly useless, and aluminum cost more to machine than plastic costs to mold.
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I prefer the plastic ones myself, but I like to have the toothpick and tweezers available. When you need to use one or the other, they are extremely useful for small tasks like splinter/thorn removal. It is clear that many of us have different tastes in knives. It's a journey.

I don't care for thumb studs as they often rub inside a pocket, but I put up with them. The convenience outweighs the rub...
 
I would love to buy another Spyderco Military if it came with a CPM 3V blade and peel ply carbon fiber handles

I'de buy more folders of any brand if they didnt have that obtuse saber grind or a hollow grind. Full Flat is my preferred grind.

Ide buy more folders if they had no thumbstuds or or werent flippers

Ide buy more folders is they had peel ply carbon fiber. Man I love that stuff

Ide buy more fixed blades if they were made of CMP3V and werent so damn thick! Why does everyone make their fixed blades so thick!? 3/16 is plenty thick, 5/32 or 1/8 is even better
 
Boxer .45 said:
Toothpick and tweezers are nearly useless, and aluminum cost more to machine than plastic costs to mold.
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I use the toothpick more than any other tool on the knife, blade included. I've always loved the look of the alox models but I'll never buy one unless they start offering them with the toothpick and tweezers.
 
gadgetgeek said:
Rittergrip with an opening hole instead of a stud. Lots of knives I'd buy in fact if they had a hole instead of a stud, I just feel I get better control with it that way.
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This would be nice. Give me a FFG Ritter blade with Benchmade's old style oval hole.
 
I would buy __________ if the manufacturer would offer/change ___________.

In the first space use : Griptilian, Sebenza, Spyderco Chaparrel (though they come close), CS Ti Lite IV, Para 2, BM 940

I’m sure there are a couple-three I am forgetting right now.

Pretty much put “sculpted, hollow, textured, TITANIUM scales” in the second space. I don’t need colors, raw Ti that has been grit blasted is fine (though I admire the Chaparral with color).

Think fluted Military that looks like it has been pumped up with air or a stock Griptillian that has had the handle scales reproduced in Ti.
Perfection.

I can hear you now. Why doesn't he just buy Lionsteel.
THAT is a VERY good question.
 
Pomsbz said:
I'd buy a CRK Mnandi and a Kizer Feist if they weren't hollow grind.
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I totally felt this way about the Gayle Bradley one and ignored it. Then I got one. Now I'm more than OK with hollow ground even for slicing AS LONG AS THE SPINE IS NOT TOO THICK. That thing cuts SO WELL !
 
jimmyd1982 said:
I would buy a whole mess of cold steel's stuff if they would stop trying to make everything look tacticool. Offer some natural handle materials, ditch the blacked out blades, don't put huge lettering on the side of the blade, etc.
I like the general designs of a lot of there stuff but asthetics are important.
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I got two words for you : Mod. man mod.
That's why I modify so many of my Cold Steel knives.

There is always the Ranch Boss.
 
Lapedog said:
Not trying to invalidate your opinion but, what is the problem woth the wave? Why do so many people have an issue with it?
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That's exactly what I thought. I was thinking one of the big things/reasons for buying an Emerson was the hook.
Kind of like saying I would buy a Ferrari if it were higher off the ground and had four wheel drive.
heck cut the hook off takes only a few minutes; some one here on the forums would do it for you.

I will say the hook can/will open the knife unintentionally if one isn't used to handling this kind of knife. Can be a problem. (I don't have an Emerson but thinking of my Ti Lite VI)
 
You have to get used to carrying waved knives then it is very easy to withdraw them without them opening by simply adjusting the way you draw the knife slightly. For those having trouble they can just put a finger over the spine of the blade when drawing the knife.

However if you are going to forget you are carrying a waved knife I understand you might accidentaly wave it open or partway opsb.
 
Wowbagger said:
I got two words for you : Mod. man mod.
That's why I modify so many of my Cold Steel knives.

There is always the Ranch Boss.
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Yeah I looked at the Ranch Boss when it was first coming out but the price tag kept me from pulling the trigger. After seeing all the negative reviews about fit and finish I'm glad I held off.
 
jimmyd1982 said:
I use the toothpick more than any other tool on the knife, blade included. I've always loved the look of the alox models but I'll never buy one unless they start offering them with the toothpick and tweezers.
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I'll bite, WHAT on earth do you use the toothpick for?

Look, I use toothpicks a lot too, wooden ones for mostly mixing epoxy and dabbing bearing retaining compound or thread lock into small recesses, that sort of thing, but I'd imagine that's not what you're using it for.

I like the tweezers though...
 
Wowbagger said:
I totally felt this way about the Gayle Bradley one and ignored it. Then I got one. Now I'm more than OK with hollow ground even for slicing AS LONG AS THE SPINE IS NOT TOO THICK. That thing cuts SO WELL !
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I use my knife mainly for stuff where the hollow is a problem, food, cardboard boxes, etc.
 
jimmyd1982 said:
I use the toothpick more than any other tool on the knife, blade included. I've always loved the look of the alox models but I'll never buy one unless they start offering them with the toothpick and tweezers.
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Maybe you should consider one of the custom Ti 91mm SAKs. You get metal scales and the toothpick and tweezers.

Personally, I have found the SAK tweezers and toothpick almost useless. Are you willing to use a wooden toothpick on your teeth that has been in your pants pocket day after day? If so, I guess using a plastic one under the same conditions is OK. It is kinda gross, if you ask me. There is a reason that wooden toothpicks come in plastic wrappers, folks.

The Alox series is a cut above Vic's other products. Why any SAK fan would deprive themselves of an Alox knife just because of a weak pair of tweezers and a gross, bacteria ridden piece of plastic, is beyond me.
 
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