Photos Knives and tea, pix thread

[Quiet]

Started drinking tea again recently, and so finally have a picture for this thread!

 

[Culprit99]

Quiet , where did you get those scales for the PM 2, and do they have them for the Para 3? The micarta scales I have seen for the Para 3 don't have clip holes on the lefty side like those do. Yes, I can drill them, but it just hasn't been enough of a priority to make me open my wallet. Both those knives are beauties.

 

[Quiet]

Quiet , where did you get those scales for the PM 2, and do they have them for the Para 3? The micarta scales I have seen for the Para 3 don't have clip holes on the lefty side like those do. Yes, I can drill them, but it just hasn't been enough of a priority to make me open my wallet. Both those knives are beauties.

These are the stock Micarta scales for the PM2 CruWear release. I picked this up at one of our supporting dealers, Knifecenter. A quick check shows me that they are still in stock, fyi.

 

[Culprit99]

These are the stock Micarta scales for the PM2 CruWear release. I picked this up at one of our supporting dealers, Knifecenter. A quick check shows me that they are still in stock, fyi.

Thank you! I don't have a PM2 yet. Might have to do something about that - but I probably shouldn't this month.

 

[Dextar]

It's all Engrish to me. LOL. Thanks for the explanation.

will be appreciate if you could correct them to English to help me to learn, so that I can write more like English

 

[Culprit99]

1980-1985 Buck 703 Colt. The early version with two backsprings before they went to three, and with stainless steel bolsters before the switch to Nickel silver.

 

[K.O.D.]

Just Bigelow Earl grey again.

 

[Culprit99]

Happy Friday!

I see these two as cousins: the Buck 293 Inertia assisted, and my new 591 Paradigm Shift auto. The blade shapes and sizes are just about the same (even though the angle of the picture makes the Inertia look smaller), and they even share the same opening springs.

I’m loving the Paradigm, but being a lefty, the Inertia never got any pocket time because the clip is not reversible. I can overlook the one handed closing difficulty of the liner lock, but not the clip. The Inertia is 420HC and the Paradigm is S35VN. I would LOVE for Buck Knives Inc. to do a version of the Paradigm in 420HC!! And maybe with Micarta, too, please? Burlap or canvas - either would be great. But only after they’re done making a 3/4 size Micarta or G10 Marksman with 420HC hollow ground modified clip point, like on the 112 slim select/pro. Or a full size - I’m not picky. Or even the shape and profile of the Paradigm. That would be great in a full or 3/4 size 420HC Marksman as well.

 

[A.L.]

 

[jmh33]

 

[Culprit99]

So in one of the 27 “which steel is best” discussions happening on any given day around here, I mentioned I had never tried AEB-L so Wild Willie let me borrow this David Mary knife. It was waiting in the mailbox when I got home from work yesterday so it joined me for tea at breakfast this morning. I’m thankful for a chance to take it for a test drive.

 

[Wild Willie]

So in one of the 27 “which steel is best” discussions happening on any given day around here, I mentioned I had never tried AEB-L so Wild Willie let me borrow this David Mary knife. It was waiting in the mailbox when I got home from work yesterday so it joined me for tea at breakfast this morning. I’m thankful for a chance to take it for a test drive.

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Hopefully you find the steel as easy to get along with as I do. That's a great little edc knife. I just have so many that it doesn't get the lovin' it deserves.

 

[DavidABQ]

One of my favorite mugs with a lemon green tea my mom sent me and my Buck 501.

 

[Culprit99]

I hope you all had a wonderful Sunday! This Buck 704 Maverick from 1991 rides in my suit coat pocket every week. It’s 425Mod hollow ground blade is an absolute scalpel! It’s everything a gentleman’s knife should be.

 

[Dextar]

May I ask the name and model of the knife please?

 

[A.L.]

May I ask the name and model of the knife please?

It’s Nagao Kanekoma ”Higonokami” knife. Although higonokami is sort of synonym for this kind of traditional Japanese friction folder this is the original. This model has bit more sleek blade shape and is fancier model with the decorated disc at the pivot.

 

[A.L.]

Another Japan influenced shot

 

[Culprit99]

Another Japan influenced shot

How does that style pot work? Is there a strainer in it, or do you use one of those strainers that sits on top of the cup?

 

[Culprit99]

Battle Royale. My favorite knife purchase of 2023, the SK Blades version of the Buck 830 Marksman vs. my last purchase of 2023, the Buck 591 Paradigm Shift Auto.

The mechanical engineer in me LOVES the action and lock mechanism on both. The question is, which do I like more? I like the hollow ground geometry on the Paradigm, but I still think the G&G Hawk Strong Lock System on the Marksman is the best, fastest, and most reliable one hand opening and closing method ever, with and without gloves. And yes, that includes OTF’s of a couple different brands/designs.

And if Buck Knives Inc. ever makes a hollow ground 420HC Marksman, I’m buying like a dozen, no questions asked! Especially if it’s brown/tan or green canvas Micarta, or G10.

Or maybe Buck will venture into AEB-L… That’s something to ponder while I drink my tea.

 

[A.L.]

How does that style pot work? Is there a strainer in it, or do you use one of those strainers that sits on top of the cup?

The leaves go to the pot (kyusu) loose. This allows the leaves to open up properly and release as much flavor as possible. Typical Sencha brew time is around 1 minute, sometimes more for some more delicate sencha types with lower brewing temperatures. Traditional Japanese pots have ceramic filter with relatively loose holes. This lets lot of the tea flavor through and is desirable. Some flakes might come through but are small and add to the flavor. After that the tea is poured to either cup or cups, or a pre-warmed vase if the tea doesn't fit to the designated drinking cups. If the tea is poured on two cups (as it is often done in our household) the tea is never poured to one cup first and then to second but little sips altenating from cup to cup to give stable flavor for both cups (the tea is more flavorful at the bottom).
Brewing can be repeated easily for 2-3 three times with same tea without losing flavor where each cup can have slightly different taste.
Part of the pleasure is sniffing the dry tea and the tea after it's brewed.
And no honey!