Knives you think are cool/neat but don't buy?

norcalAF said:
Out of curiosity, what do you find impractical about tanto blades?
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The chisel tip. It's a little section of edge that I never use and it's always too backswept for my taste. I like a fairly straight edge and if I'm using the tip I like it to be forward. Probably from growing up using very straight kitchen knives, utility knives, and sheepsfoot style blades when I was younger? I dunno. It's just about what feels natural when I'm holding it.
 
InThePocket said:
The chisel tip. It's a little section of edge that I never use and it's always too backswept for my taste. I like a fairly straight edge and if I'm using the tip I like it to be forward. Probably from growing up using very straight kitchen knives, utility knives, and sheepsfoot style blades when I was younger? I dunno. It's just about what feels natural when I'm holding it.
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Fair enough, I like the corner formed by the two angles as it works very well for detail cuts without the cutting angle of using the tip of most blades. Also why I like warncliffs and hawkbills 😄
 
norcalAF said:
Fair enough, I like the corner formed by the two angles as it works very well for detail cuts without the cutting angle of using the tip of most blades. Also why I like warncliffs and hawkbills 😄
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Either it's too ubtuse, or I am. But I like wharncliffe blades too. I don't really like using a backswept tip in any incarnation, even a traditional chef's knife annoys me a bit compared to a santoku. The only hawkbill I've ever used has been a flooring knife - not a daily driver for me. I guess those could go on the "cool/neat but don't buy" list.
 
InThePocket said:
I don't really like using a backswept tip in any incarnation
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Actually I’m in full agreement with you. Given a choice, I’d use something where the point is below midline of the handle. With the exception of carrying a little bit of everything over time, in an effort to understand every blade shape.
 
InThePocket said:
Either it's too ubtuse, or I am. But I like wharncliffe blades too. I don't really like using a backswept tip in any incarnation, even a traditional chef's knife annoys me a bit compared to a santoku. The only hawkbill I've ever used has been a flooring knife - not a daily driver for me. I guess those could go on the "cool/neat but don't buy" list.
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My favorite hawkbill folder is the ZT0750, and I'll be picking up a DM hawkbill fixed at some point 😁
 
David Mary said:
Actually I’m in full agreement with you. Given a choice, I’d use something where the point is below midline of the handle. With the exception of carrying a little bit of everything over time, in an effort to understand every blade shape.
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I get this (the desire to understand a blade shape). I've been carrying around my Schempp Persian intermittently for a long time trying to get used to it, and I've found that there are certain times where it's nice to have the tip at that angle to the blade, for some kinds of push cuts, or I guess glue removal. But I've never been in a position to feel like I get the most out of it.
 
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I still kinda want one, but not. United makes their version in every color of the mall ninja rainbow, but as attainable as those are, they only remind me of twisted tent stakes. The original has a kewl factor, in that it exists. I'm glad it exists, I guess? I'm glad I don't have one.
 
Busse: I think they’re really cool looking and obviously tough, just never felt like something I’d use.

Shirogorov: The different grades and levels are sort of confusing and intimidating to me, I can’t tell custom from production, etc. Maybe the Marlowe collab will push me over the edge.

SPK Lamia: I’ve handled a couple of these and I actually like them. They feel great, action, detent, etc. it’s all there, it’s just missing something I can’t put my finger on to get me to throw $700 at it.
 
automatic knives and balisongs are cool and neat, but I don't buy or own them cuz they're illegal to possess here. I'm ok with it, still plenty of cool and neat knives that I could buy if I wanted to.
But I spend my money on tools and the supplies I need to make knives, which is the coolest and neatest of all!
 
I think CKF knives are cool looking and owners say they are well built. Of course, after you pay $500-$700(2x or 3x that for customs/regrinds/timascus), you're gonna need to say something. I've handled some over the years and they are nice enough, but so are nice Reates. Which brings me to the idea of how much of a CKF knife is made in China vs how much is made in Russia or Eastern Europe? Is it different for different knives? I'd be interested to hear peoples' thoughts on the split between China and Russia on most CKF knives - and if you like them. I might even end up with one someday.

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marcus aurelius said:
I think CKF knives are cool looking and owners say they are well built. Of course, after you pay $500-$700(2x or 3x that for customs/regrinds/timascus), you're gonna need to say something. I've handled some over the years and they are nice enough, but so are nice Reates. Which brings me to the idea of how much of a CKF knife is made in China vs how much is made in Russia or Eastern Europe? Is it different for different knives? I'd be interested to hear peoples' thoughts on the split between China and Russia on most CKF knives - and if you like them. I might even end up with one someday.

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Jump into the CKF thread and ask the SMEs!
 
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