Knife "features" I fail to understand

I use the lanyard to connect the knife to my keychain, which in turn connected to my belt. This way I can pull the knife out from the bottom of the pocket easily, like a SAK.

Serrated blade or combo blade are great to cut thicker, harder or more resistant materials. Their "working edge" stays much longer than the normal blade. Metal saw and wood saws are very bad working out of spec.

Finger choil? Well, the moment your hand touch the steel, or not on the handle, it is the blade.
 
Blues said:
If we buy you guys an Opinel and a Bic lighter, will you leave us in peace?


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So, how much do I have to pester in order to get the free Opinel and Bic?

- Pocket clips are useless and ugly. Who wants to see the butt of their knife sticking out of their pants?
- What is it with these oversized folders? I've worn chinos at work in my cubicle for 2 decades and a Case Peanut suits my needs just fine. Anything bigger is too tactical.
- one-handed opening folders are a safety hazard.
- The Cold Steel Ultimate Hunter is the BEST bushcraft knife. No debate.
- I saw a guy on YouTube break an SRK after chopping through only 4 cinderblocks, so it's obviously a crappy knife.
- My Sebenza didn't pass my spine-whack test so I sold it and nobody should ever buy one ever.





Will that do it? 😁
 
Alberta Ed said:
That can lead to ammo loading jams, which can be unfortunate.
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I don't always use lanyards, but I do find them useful at times. I like them on knives that are too small for a 4 finger grip, gives my pinky to grab onto. I've also put reflective or bright colored paracord on very earth toned knives to help me be able to find them if they decide to jump out of my pocket like a pet goldfish in a too small bowl.
 
oldmanwilly said:
So, how much do I have to pester in order to get the free Opinel and Bic?

- Pocket clips are useless and ugly. Who wants to see the butt of their knife sticking out of their pants?
- What is it with these oversized folders? I've worn chinos at work in my cubicle for 2 decades and a Case Peanut suits my needs just fine. Anything bigger is too tactical.
- one-handed opening folders are a safety hazard.
- The Cold Steel Ultimate Hunter is the BEST bushcraft knife. No debate.
- I saw a guy on YouTube break an SRK after chopping through only 4 cinderblocks, so it's obviously a crappy knife.
- My Sebenza didn't pass my spine-whack test so I sold it and nobody should ever buy one ever.





Will that do it? 😁
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These two cover all the EDK, because the tasks they are not capable to perform require a specialized knife or a tool that is not a knife. With the squirrel and the peanut I can confidently cross the Congo Basin or the Canadian taiga all the way from Alaska to Labrador (in my newbie's dreams). If I plan to meet and fight a grizzly, than I need.... actually I do not know-something fixed, bigger longer than 4", with guards, capable to produce sparks to scare the beast, and with Scandi grind? Anyway, I will keep my other knives, just because I like them no less than the squirrel and the peanut.:)

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Blues said:
When all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a bowl of soup.

(I've known Bics to fail, for any of a few reasons...to include cold, inclement weather, damage, etc. during winter backpacking trips in the White Mtns and Sierras.)

My fire steels usually took some years to rust. Having more than one option is always a good idea.

Anyway, stick with what works for you. There's plenty of room for more than one answer.
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I stopped using Bic lighters many years ago. Now I use a jet lighter (like the kind they sell for cigars). They're way better when there's any wind. I just pack some windproof matches and a ferro rod as a backup.
 
Knives are designed with both use and style in mind.
Something else to remember.......when knives are in the design process features are put in to attract the most buyers.
Maybe landyards are not for you but others may want to use one........
 
Bastler said:
I never understood the ferro rod idea. Lighters are inexpensive and commonly available.

Scandi grinds? I use a Morakniv as a work knife and it seems to cut anything I need without a problem. That being said, I generally prefer a flat grind.

On the topic of knife features, I can see no reason for a ricasso or choil on the blade, since I never feel the impulse to put my finger on the blade. I prefer my blades sharp and my handles blunt. Why do you think they call it a handle? Could it be that your hand belongs there? Just my opinion, free of charge.
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I’m not sure you understand what a ricasso is, or perhaps my understanding of what you’re saying is off. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a knife without a ricasso. It’s literally just an unsharpened flat used to provide a buffer between the blade edge and the handle, so you’re not shredding material from your handle.
 
SALTY said:
Bic lighters, multiples if at all possible are a fire starting plan that works - just keep them worm ... mostly easy but sometimes not so much.

I have no problem with bushcraft - for those who like it. Not to make light in a condescending sort of way but enjoying a skill level at those skills competes with parking the camper or checking in at the front desk of a motel - to each their own.
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Totally agree.
Before the Bic I'd argue Ferro Rods had their place, but today you can put a five pack of Bics in your survival kit and be absolutely certain that in 20 years they will still function.
 
Wild Willie said:
I don't understand why there's a bottle opening notch on so many products... I get that we're spoiled with twist offs here in the states, but why did the condor camp shovel I bought have a bottle opener? If I feel the need to open a bottle with a knife I'll use the spine or handle. It's not rocket science.
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That's easy. It means you have a reason to edc it.

What if I am at a barbecue and need to open a beer?

Therefore camp shovel.
 
LostCause said:
1. Sharp spine?
I get it that you can scrap ferro rod with it, but I also know every ferro rod comes with scraper. Also, why don't they just use a lighter? Ferro rod comes from factory just like the lighter does. If you really want to flex then make friction fire...
I never wished my knives were uncoated with sharp spine...
2. Scandi grind?
It's not really slicey if blade has any kind of thickness to it and edge suffers damage more easily, plus you have to remove a lot of material to take the damage out once it happens.
3. Lanyard hole?
I never put string on any of my knives and I can't see point of it for anything except larger fixed blades you can chop with.
4. Really round handle?
I'm not talking about oval like Ka-Bar has, it has some indexing, I'm talking about more round shape. It'll twist and rotate in your hand.
5. No either choil or guard?
How am I supposed to know where edge starts? What if I ever need or wish to stab something?
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6. blades are sharp and pointy !
that's very unsafe

7. why knives got that ugly blades at all ???
cute, colored handles alone are much soft and pleasure
 
Zulus said:
6. blades are sharp and pointy !
that's very unsafe

7. why knives got that ugly blades at all ???
cute, colored handles alone are much soft and pleasure
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That's your words, not mine...

Keep this thread civilized, I saw the pattern of your comments on other threads and I don't plan to either comment your behaviour or keep wasting my time responding to you further.

Have a nice day.
 
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