Novelty features on knives and sheaths.

MolokaiRider

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On my daily hike today I was thinking about knives that have features or additions that could be construed as novelties or beneficial.

For example, this Civivi has a slot similar to Swiss Army knives, that keeps a small set of tweezers. This is actually fairly handy for splinters, and I would like to see another slot on the other scale that houses a sewing needle or pen.

This thread may serve as a place to identify knives (folders/fixed), and sheaths that may have a unique charachteristic.


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The best example I can think of in my collection is the Rike/Forever Steel Alkaid. When you push the button on the back and tilt the knife, the plates in the handle shift and it morphs from a regular knife to a push dagger and back. I have the black on black version; it's surprisingly comfortable in both configurations. Since you're not allowed to conceal fixed blades in CA, this works perfectly. Plus, no one would know it's a push dagger unless they're familiar with the actual knife.

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Tsujigiri said:
The best example I can think of in my collection is the Rike/Forever Steel Alkaid. When you push the button on the back and tilt the knife, the plates in the handle shift and it morphs from a regular knife to a push dagger and back. I have the black on black version; it's surprisingly comfortable in both configurations. Since you're not allowed to conceal fixed blades in CA, this works perfectly. Plus, no one would know it's a push dagger unless they're familiar with the actual knife.

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That's pretty neat, I've never seen that model before!
 
Tsujigiri said:
The best example I can think of in my collection is the Rike/Forever Steel Alkaid. When you push the button on the back and tilt the knife, the plates in the handle shift and it morphs from a regular knife to a push dagger and back. I have the black on black version; it's surprisingly comfortable in both configurations. Since you're not allowed to conceal fixed blades in CA, this works perfectly. Plus, no one would know it's a push dagger unless they're familiar with the actual knife.

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That is amazingly cool. Where'd you get it? How much? Pm me if you don't want muck up the thread.
 
I have had severl SAKs with the pastic tooth pick snd tweezers. They make other models with a ball point pen and/or tiny flashlight. Features? My current EDC is a multitool . . .it has more useful tools thn sny SAK I have ever owned. Please , no pushback if an SAKis your EDC. To each his own chice.

My view is that I am not attracted to most speacial features on things, I was given a flashlight with a bunch of SAK-like fold out tools . . .not my favorite flashlight. I have seen a sheth knife with tols that fold out of the handle . . .again, no thanks. I have seen fixed blade sheaths with fancy tooling and exotic Lesther inlays that look dramatic, but then I would be leery of bringing it into the wild.

And sure, my Leatherman is versatile, but not ideal for any one specific task, but I have it with me. If I foresee the need for a tool for a specific purpose, I bring along the tool box, or wear a good belt knife.
 
shinyedges said:
That is amazingly cool. Where'd you get it? How much? Pm me if you don't want muck up the thread.
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Thanks! Last I heard it's uncertain if they'll do another production, but they were $520 at the couple retailers that had them. I got mine off the forum for a bit less than that. Having it in the hand I can see why they had to charge that much; it's insanely complicated and I'm impressed they got it to operate so smoothly. My only niggle is that due to the locking mechanism design, it has a slight up/down blade play. The shifting components have no play, however, and the locking mechanism seems secure.
 
I almost don't want to admit how strongly I've been considering picking up one of these lately. I wouldn't be surprised if I go ahead and pull the trigger at some point, likely some Friday or Saturday night ;)

EDIT: You know what? Eff it! DLT had them at a decent chunk off retail, cashed in some points and got one on its way 🤪

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Knives&Lint said:
I almost don't want to admit how strongly I've been considering picking up one of these lately. I wouldn't be surprised if I go ahead and pull the trigger at some point, likely some Friday or Saturday night ;)

Victorinox Wine Master
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Have you looked at Laguiole? They have some incredibly beautiful pieces designed like this.
 
mak1277 said:
Have you looked at Laguiole? They have some incredibly beautiful pieces designed like this.
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I have always admired the brand from afar, particularly when Z Zeroedin posts his wonderful collection of French knives. I can certainly see myself picking one of those up at some point, or even collecting multiples of these types of opener/knives. Something about this one though was just calling to me since I first saw it (see my edit in the post above 🤣 )
 
Knives&Lint said:
I almost don't want to admit how strongly I've been considering picking up one of these lately. I wouldn't be surprised if I go ahead and pull the trigger at some point, likely some Friday or Saturday night ;)

EDIT: You know what? Eff it! DLT had them at a decent chunk off retail, cashed in some points and got one on its way 🤪

Victorinox Wine Master
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I really like the Wine Master also. After my first was confiscated by airport security due to an error by the front door security, I bought another. I enjoy having a sharper foil blade than what you see in normal store openers. I like the corkscrew is a decent length. But, I love the two stage lever to open against. It makes use super easy compared with normal SAK type corkscrews. Of course, at home, a Rabbit opener is even quicker.

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Drop bear said:
Came across this one.
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That looks pretty neat, I like
how the knife works in tandem with the sheath.
Knives&Lint said:
I almost don't want to admit how strongly I've been considering picking up one of these lately. I wouldn't be surprised if I go ahead and pull the trigger at some point, likely some Friday or Saturday night ;)

EDIT: You know what? Eff it! DLT had them at a decent chunk off retail, cashed in some points and got one on its way 🤪

Victorinox Wine Master
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Nice! A lot cooler than just a regular wine opener.
Olumin said:
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Beautiful slipjoint, and handy to
boot.
mak1277 said:
Can’t forget the Mora Light my Fire.

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You beat me to it. Was gonna post mine as well. Neat little blade, and nice and thin as well.
chacapa said:
Victorinox Venture
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Leave it to Victorinox to make such a cool piece of kit. Very nice.
 
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