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Alright everyone, I have a question. I have been using an S60V blur for about the past 3 months, and, While i love it, i would like another option. It resides in my back pocket and so being thin is important. here are the general requirements.
under $50. this is pretty firm. I know that spending more could get me a higher quality product, I just do not have the budget to spend on production knives. my knifemaking hobby is already starting to get expensive.
3.5-4 inches. I might be persuaded to go lower, but that is my preferred size range. my skyline just does not cut it.
Thinnish
weight is not a problem
plain edge, no exceptions.
Steel: basically anything except aus 8, 8cr13mov, and the like. I really want something that will hold an edge for a LONG time. For example, my 0200 went through about 4, 1/2 inch diameter sticks, trimmed them, and then thinned the tips to make them suitable for roasting sticks and still has a perfectly fine edge after starting with a edge that didn't shave.
THIS IS THE BIGGEST THING: it can not be a kershaw or ZT product. My collection consists of kershaws, a ZT, and nothing else. Since i live in the area of the factory, i have no doubt that i will be getting more at the sale. I need something of a different brand.
Thanks in advance.
Steven
under $50. this is pretty firm. I know that spending more could get me a higher quality product, I just do not have the budget to spend on production knives. my knifemaking hobby is already starting to get expensive.
3.5-4 inches. I might be persuaded to go lower, but that is my preferred size range. my skyline just does not cut it.
Thinnish
weight is not a problem
plain edge, no exceptions.
Steel: basically anything except aus 8, 8cr13mov, and the like. I really want something that will hold an edge for a LONG time. For example, my 0200 went through about 4, 1/2 inch diameter sticks, trimmed them, and then thinned the tips to make them suitable for roasting sticks and still has a perfectly fine edge after starting with a edge that didn't shave.
THIS IS THE BIGGEST THING: it can not be a kershaw or ZT product. My collection consists of kershaws, a ZT, and nothing else. Since i live in the area of the factory, i have no doubt that i will be getting more at the sale. I need something of a different brand.
Thanks in advance.
Steven
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