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timbit

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Does anyone else think the rainbow colour knives are just a bit strange? I don't think they look "pretty" I think it just looks ridiculous. I don't think I could bring myself to purchase a knife that looked like a leprechaun vomited on it.

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A buddy of mine whipped out his rainbow leek and told me his knife was way better than my "cheap knife" (An opinel #9.) He "only paid" $150 for his rainbow leek. He stopped bragging when my opinel out sliced his leek. I always find it hilarious when people assume that more money always = better, and "fancy" is nicer. From my point of view, my opinel is a better knife. It costs less, slices better, looks better (imo) and is nicer to hold. The wood finish on the opinel doesn't scratch up after a year of use either, and if ever my opinel takes a crap and breaks...I can get a new for for $10-15. I DO like my more expensive folders, but where else can you get a great, sharp carbon blade for less than the cost of dinner?

Timbit
 
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I know! $150?? He did buy it from an expensive retailer in Canada though (House of Knives I think). Knives are EXPENSIVE up here. A tenacious runs 70-80 bucks!. Forget that!
 
timbit said:
I know! $150?? He did buy it from an expensive retailer in Canada though (House of Knives I think). Knives are EXPENSIVE up here. A tenacious runs 70-80 bucks!. Forget that!
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Anyone who buys from HOK... I mean... :barf: :thumbdn: :thumbdn: Gougers
 
i bought a rainbow leek last year. Its a neat one to have in my collection. ALso my 2 daughters have taken a liking to it. So im gonna keep it until they get old enough.
 
gentry738 said:
i bought a rainbow leek last year. Its a neat one to have in my collection. ALso my 2 daughters have taken a liking to it. So im gonna keep it until they get old enough.
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I hadn't thought of that. I bet I wouldn't think poorly of the colouring of it if I had a couple of girls. It is "pretty" looking I suppose, and something that would probably appeal to a couple of younger girls. Good point.
 
Charlie Choil said:
Not a fan but, as with many of today's egregious fashion statements, there is a market.
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Indeed, the dog-in-purse toting ladies also come to mind.:P

Wonderful choice of words. Egregious. I haven't heard that word in ages. Thank you for reminding me of it!

Timbit.
 
A Tenacious can be bought in Canada for $38 + shipping and taxes.

Opinels are knives worth their price and nothing more.

Well, I guess they're a bit of a novelty.
 
100eyes said:
A Tenacious can be bought in Canada for $38 + shipping and taxes.

Opinels are knives worth their price and nothing more.

Well, I guess they're a bit of a novelty.
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True, but those are from online stores. I was referring to retail outlets. My local outdoor store sells them for just shy of $65. I laughed when I saw them.
 
I'm not a fan of em. Back in my paintball days, I would see a few DM's with that finish. They were the most gaudy things ever.
 
I think they look all right. My girlfriend loves the color on them though.
 
I carry a Rainbow Leek , and two other Leeks as EDCs most of the time. It will sharpen razor sharp, is a bit "slicker" for cutting ,costs about 50-60 bucks USD (MSRP $129), and you cannot scratch it. The Ti coating adds a few ten thousandths thickness and I think it Rockwells somewhere around 80. Looks like new 10 years later. If anyone complains about the color, just do the right thing. poke 'em in the eyeball. :-) I have no complaints at all about them. Fox
 
Rockwell 80? Pretty sure the 440a goes around 55-57. 80 seems mighty high. I've seen scratches and scuffs on the coating before. I'm not saying it isn't durable, but it does mar. Maybe not as easily as a parkerized mind you.

I'm glad you use it and carry it. If it is the knife for you, then more power to you!
 
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There is one of the shooting range/gun store employees at my usual hangout who carries his firearm in a bright pink holster. Yeah, he does take some good natured flak for it, but nothing too serious. He's a fairly big man and probably a vet.

You can also get a Zippo lighter with the same finish.

Some people like it, some don't. To each their own !!!
 
I like the rainbow. It's pretty cool looking. It almost reminds me of a case-hardened finish.
 
rdnkbkr said:
You can also get a Zippo lighter with the same finish.
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I've got a Fisher Space Pen with the same finish, so I was thinking about getting one just to match that. Silly, I know, but I've done sillier things and ended up with less to show for it.
 
Gave mine to my girlfriend and she likes it a lot. Got it for about $40 bucks last year.
 
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