Recent Knife Purchase Disappointments

Misque,
You can find the tape at any hardware store. It is the same stuff that commercial places use on stairways to keep people from slipping. A little goes a long way, so I'd start small and work my way up. To eliminate the sticky residue after removal, apply Tuf-Glide or wipe the area with Tuf-Cloth. The carrier in it loosens up residue like crazy! Then all you have to do is wipe briskly with a cloth.
Good luck!
David

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Misque,
instead of buying the factory knives, save up what you would pay for 3-4 and go find a lwoer end custom. You still have to be choosy, but you are less likely to be disappointed and/or require stitches at the end of the day
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I used to be a factory collector until I was shown my first custom, and that cured me quick.

Just a suggestion.
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Paul
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misque, e-mail me your shipping address. We have a big roll of that rubber like traction tape that is used for stairs. Home Depot carries the stair traction stuff. Its not the sandpaper like stuff that I have seen on some of the skateboards.



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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by misque:
...Went for another and as I pulled back a little to whack the stem, the blade hit a branch above and the blade snapped closed on my finger cutting a bloody little 3/4" long slice just in front of the middle joint... </font>
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Thanks for the reviews, misque. I want to highlight the above portion for those who feel that the spine whack test has no real world application. It has been my experience that it is very easy to accidentally hit the spine of a knife during use. BTW, simply having a thick liner lock is no guarantee that it will hold any better than a thin one.



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Cheers,
Brian

He who finishes with the most toys wins.
 
Spyderco Endura..... blade play a-go-go. Very disappointing.

Spyderco delica. Same thing.

Spyderco Cricket. Blade play right out of the box. Tip snapped off doing work I could have done with a dime. Spyderco sez send it back with 10 bux and they'll fix it. Little bro sends it off with a note that sez "Keep it, then".

You know, for the praises that are sung in Spydie's name, I feel that I must be the most unlucky purchaser of their products EVER. Nonetheless, my disappointments have me looking elsewhere for knives.
 
<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">My recent disappointment was [the sheath for the] CRKT Polkowski Companion...it is extremely uncomfortable, I would say even impossible, to carry inside the waistband. Since the sheath rides vertically one cannot sit or bed forwars while wearing the knife. The lower part of the sheath was poking me in the hip and the handle of the knife in the 12th rib. I should mention that I have pretty flat stomach.</font>
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I've found the best position for IWB carry is behind the hip (but not centered over the spine; you want the knife on one side or the other).


<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">My second complaint is the effort required to withdraw the knife from the sheath.I had to hold the sheath with one hand and really pull the knife hard. When the blade finally came out it had the pieces of the plastic ripped out of the sheath. </font>
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It is plastic, and Kydex would have been better, but then I'm betting the Companion in Kydex would have been a lot more expensive than the 40 USD I paid for it.

The hooked belt clip for IWB carry is strong enough to keep the sheath in place when drawing the knife that way, in my experience.

<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">In this respect all the attachements for the neck carry looked pathetic. The result of such draw would be in the best case torn chain and in the worst, broken neck.</font>
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I think the Companion is too large and heavy, and the whole unit to thick, for neck carry.

-Razor

PS: My own disappointment was my SOG Access Card, which is pretty nice except for the steel clip. This clip is positioned almost in the middle of the card, where it is next to useless for anchoring the card in a pocket. Too much of the card sticks out when clipped that way.

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[This message has been edited by Razoredj (edited 06-04-2001).]
 
Well here are my knife bummers.
FIrst of all being a avid cigar enthusiast I was thrilled with the Almar knife/cutter concept. except one small problem. unless your cigar is a tiny swisher sweet it cant cut any large size stick. I was way bummed when my Sosa Torpedoes lay in the box to be cut by another cutter. Still stuck with a cutter and a knife in my pocket I was undaunted and bought a smaller "ring" cigar. what a waste. the knife mangled the cigar and then would not close as the tobacco from the massacre was stuck in the liner of the knife. I sold the sucker on Ebay the next day.
I think the problem with many knifes is there are at this point no really new ideas out there. Last years introductions really stunk and this year the major knife manufacturers although attemting something better are struggling to find homeruns such as the Carson M16 series or the BM stryker. I was eagerly anticipating a purchase of a CRKT Ryan but today i Held one and thought "what a piece of crap" Im sure thats not really fair but the pics in blade do a better job of hyping the knife than the knife itself. Thats always a warning sign for me.

Ren
 
The Kasper Companion sheath is designed to be worn IWB in the "appendix" draw (to the right or left of the belt buckle, depending on which is your drawing hand) position, concealed.

It is very comfortable to me.

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Razoredj,
If I understand correctly from how you describe your IWB carrying position, it is right on your buttock? If this is the case, have you ever tried to draw a knife from there lying on your back?
Anthony Lombardo,
I understand "appendix" carry to be angled about 45 degrees in respect to your belt, not strictly perpendicular. First of all this position provides proper biomechanics for a knife draw and second it follows the inguinal fold line where the hip bends. That is why it is called "appendix" carry. If you have had yours removed, look down at the direction of the scar.
I would rather pay extra for a custom made kydex sheath done right ,than struggle with original CRKT sheath. Alex.
 
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If I understand correctly from how you describe your IWB carrying position, it is right on your buttock? If this is the case, have you ever tried to draw a knife from there lying on your back?
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I don't know where your buttocks are, but mine don't reach all the way to my waistline.
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Seriously, I think you're picturing it about right.

As for drawing the knife while on my back, no, I haven't tried that. I imagine it would be about as difficult as drawing the knife from the "appendix" position while on my stomach. You can't have everything.

Besides, carrying a knife IWB behind the hip makes it easier to conceal with an unbuttoned outer shirt or jacket; you don't have to worry as much about your shirt tail flying open in front and exposing the handle.

Of course, your mileage may vary -- and one must always take special care to abide by state and local laws when carrying a fixed blade in this fashion.

-Razor

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[This message has been edited by Razoredj (edited 06-05-2001).]
 
Razoredj,
If I am unlucky in the fight and end up on the ground, I would rather be on my back and have the knife in my "appendix" area, than on my stomach and have the knife on my hip. The supine position can be turned into "guard" position. When you are on your stomach and your back is towards your opponent, plus he notices the knife on your hip to which he has better access in this position then you do, it is time to say your last prayers. Seriously, drawing the knife from behind your back is considered by many martial art experts a big mistake. Of course if it is there for uility purposes only, then it does not matter. But this is not what Companion was designed for. Let's ask Bob Kasper. Hey Bob, if you are reading this, what is your opinion?
 
<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by misque:
... skateboard tape ...
Any idea where I can get this stuff?
Thank You DavidB415!
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I found it at a small, local hardware store. It is used sometimes for friction tape on steps, etc. Big sheet... a foot wide by 3' long or something.

A sporting goods store might do it too.

If in Kalifornia, a skateboard pro shop, dude! Gnarly... etc.

 
<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by alex_111:
the glue on the back tends to leave a sticky-ass residue, as well, so be sure you really want to apply this to your knife.
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Any solvent, from the ordinary like gasoline, to the light/effective like acetone, will quickly take nearly any adhesive off.

 
<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Seriously, drawing the knife from behind your back is considered by many martial art experts a big mistake.</font>
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As I said, you can't have everything. There are "many martial art experts" who say a great many things, and sometimes they're even right, once in a while.
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I've always found the appendix carry -- no matter the knife -- to be uncomfortable. Maybe the washboard stomach crowd has an easier time of it, but I've found I can carry a variety of hardware, including handguns, behind the hip much more comfortably than in front of it.

Items carried this way -- especially my licensed handgun, which must be kept concealed to keep from upsetting people -- are much less likely to be exposed by sudden shifts of loose shirt-tails, too. (Of course, if your shirt or jacket is buttoned, this isn't a problem, but I prefer to keep shirts and jackets open when carrying firearms or other defensive gear.)

Before this warps into a "Practical Tactical" thread, though, I'll try to steer it back on course: I think the Companion is a good knife, despite its sheath shortcomings. I'm sure a Kydex sheath to your specifications could be had from the many Kydex sheathmakers out there. (For that matter, expert craftsman Gary Graley could make you a dandy leather one, I bet.)

-Razor

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[This message has been edited by Razoredj (edited 06-06-2001).]
 
Most any good bicycle shop will also carry the skateboard tape. However it is really abrasive. I use it on the clips of my knives and love it but it has its drawbacks. When new it will scrape the inside of your arm rather badly and if you bump into a piece of furniture it will remove its finish. After a little time though the tape wears down some and isn't such a problem. This is also a great way to make a silver clip black.

Misque: Maybe you could send your Ayoob to a gunsmith who does stippleing. It's less expensive than checkering and still looks good while providing traction. Diamond checkering will eat up your pants just like grip tape would.
 
Being new at this can you guys explain Boker to me? I see Boker speed lock, Boker top lock, Boker german made, Boker custom with fancy inserts. They all have the Boker tree but what is the difference. I see bokers that look so much alike going for a difference of 50 or more bucks in price. I am so confused about Boker, I bought just one top lock with custom red bone inserts thru BA for 50- bucks. Did I get hosed?
new and learning from you GREAT teachers...wolfmann@aol.com
So much to learn, just learned what a knife is, now I can start learning about knives



[This message has been edited by wolfmann601 (edited 06-08-2001).]
 
I just cannot figure out what Boker is I see speed lock, top locks, then I pick up a toplock that says made in Soligeren, germany with the tree and with red and white inserts that look more like a red/whitish marble type material than a red bone. I am so new at this and my brain is vapor-locked on even what a Boker is now. What do I have if its not a made in Germany real Boker knife.Thanks again for the help....Wolf

 
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