New knife in the collection! Pics. Thoughts on where to go next?

cakes072185

cakes072185

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Well I picked up my first Strider. SMF Ranger Green Cerakote. Picked it up NIB from a fine gentleman in the exchange. I like it. Solid, no blade play, locks clean. I really eye balled this because of what I've read about Strider here and I can't find a problem. Anywho... I'm getting there with the collection. I honestly like what I have right now. I had an XM 24, but I didn't like it's condition. That brings up another thing. With the hinderer, I found out that for me, I really need a new knife. The xm24 wasn't bad, but it wasn't new. And that was all I could focus on so it had to go. I will get another one, but it will be new. Anyone else have the same problem? I've gotten knives that were pre-owned, but all NIB or darn close. So if anyone else is bored like me, take a look at what I have and throw out ideas for where to go or what to get next. From what I have you should be able to get an idea what I'm about and like. Thanks for the help and hope everyone has a great day.

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benchwarmer380 said:
Good stuff so far!

Custom folder and fixed blade.
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Thanks! You know I've thought about custum, but I honestly have no idea where to start. But I want a knife that me and the maker talked about, and made for me. Also read a lot of threads about custom horror stories in GBU. I like flippers, and frame locks. Who are customs I should look into that would roughly match that?
 
For folders I like J. Hoover and Alan Davis. I've had one Davis and it was exceptional.
 
I don't know if you only buy US made or not, but I see a distinct lack of anything Italian in there. Fantoni or Lionsteel would both be worth looking at.
 
Bigfatts said:
I don't know if you only buy US made or not, but I see a distinct lack of anything Italian in there. Fantoni or Lionsteel would both be worth looking at.
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My axe is Wetterlings! Swedish steel! I know what you mean though. I've looked at them I'd like to get the sr1(I think?) It looks awesome. I like how the handle is a solid piece.
 
If you want a new custom from the maker be prepared to wait! Recently I have purchased some midtechs as they are more readily available. One I especially like is the Jason Brous T4. I pre-ordered a carbon fiber model and really like it. I admire your collection.
 
cakes072185 said:
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I like those what are they?
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A. Steve Ryan Vorpal.
B. Regular Sebenza 21.
C. Benchmade AFCK with M390 and blue/black G10 (around 300 made I think).
D. Brian Tighe Tighe Rod with Damasteel.
E. That looks like DDR CUDDA MAXX or one of the Camillus versions, I don't know much about either company. Maybe someone else will be able to tell you the exact model. :)
 
1Hiker2 said:
If you want a new custom from the maker be prepared to wait! Recently I have purchased some midtechs as they are more readily available. One I especially like is the Jason Brous T4. I pre-ordered a carbon fiber model and really like it. I admire your collection.
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Thanks! I'm trying to find some custom makers to check out. Even that's hard lol. And the waiting.... ZT kills me so I hope a custom would be better.
 
There are some sweet collaboration knives from custom makers one of my favorite sis the spyderco bob lum tanto folder.
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Very nice, OP.
Look at Emerson and Daniel Fairly, Pohan Leu, for a custom.

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cakes072185 said:
Thanks! I'm trying to find some custom makers to check out. Even that's hard lol. And the waiting.... ZT kills me so I hope a custom would be better.
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Frame lock flippers are a big market...all of the makers in the bellow list make a frame lock flipper of some sort. Ranging from $600 to several thousand dollars. :)

Ray Laconico
John Graham
Les Voohries
Lucas Burnley
Todd Beggs
RJ Martin
Daniel Fairly
Gerry McGinnis
Dustin Turpin
Jason Stout
Brad Blount
Geoff Blauvelt
Brad southard
Todd Rexford
Matt Diskin
Peter Rassenti
David Mosier
David Curtiss
Elliot Williamson
Tom Ferry
Jake Hoback
Lee Williams
Tashi Bharucha
Gustavo Cecchini
Chris Martin
Frank Fischer
Pohan Leu
Jeff Vandermeulen
Matt Cucchiara
Jens Anso
John & Eric Grimsmo

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A: The Steve Ryan Vorpal has an S-30-V blade. B: The Regular Sebenza has a BG-42 blade Modified to a clip point. The handle has bee anodized. C: You nailed it. D: The Tighe Rod has a textured S-30-V blade. E: The Camillus CUDA MAXX has a Talonite blade (from the factory).
The G-10 Endura has a ZDP-189 FFG blade. The M-390 Benchmade 710 has a custom handle. The orange peel anodized Ti 943 has a custom ladder Damascus blade.
 
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