My newest acquision that no one has mentioned anything about yet at all, is the Puma tactical fixed blade. Man, this thing is way cool looking. It's like a Buck Rodgers knife, and it's very, very confortable to hold and comes with an awesome sheath. I'd do a review, but I have to give it away as a gift.
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The new Gerber made in Taiwan are great deals. Especially the Fred Carter and Harsey designs. The can be had for under $40 and they can do some serious cutting. That is always a great combo to me.
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Hi, really like this thread, so I thought I would share a few sleepers with you. None of them cost over $25 (the lowest was about $6 and one was a gift). One is represenative of the model line, as I've owned more than one. The others are treasures unto themselves.
1. A little Magnum lockback folder. The blade wobbles a little bit, when it's closed. Open it, and its as solid as the Sebenza I carry most of the time. Devours carboard and scrapes stickers all day still keeps a decent edge. Sometimes, you just got
to look a little closer at the swap meet.
2. An Opinel made for Coghlan's. Bought it at the base exchange some years ago. Now, a boken and re-ground tip later, it will still take a near light saber edge.
3. Rigid lockback with serrated blade. This was a gift from a friend. I am still amazed at how this knife cuts thru hose ,fan belts,wire,etc. Yeah you guessed it,sits in the toolbox.
4. Gerber A400. See'm at gun shows all the time for about $20. Own three of them. I've been told the blades are chrome plated M2. Whatever, 16th of inch stock, will hone razor sharp and stay that way when many big bucks blades are crying "uncle" Snatch one up, you won't be disappointed.
5.An old friend, Western-Coleman fixed blade. Hammerd it thru something years ago marks are still on the spine, the edge is as good as ever. This puppy has cut more carrots, fish, ropes, quail and other odds and ends than I care to remember.
Speaking of pups,that's the real Ripper. He's with out a doubt the biggest sleeper in the group. From the pound in Yuma AZ. ten years and two shredded prowlers ago. A man couldn't ask for a more loyal and faithful companion.
Sorry to be so long winded. I guess I'm trying to say they may not be stylish but they got heart. Take care all, Greg
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1. A little Magnum lockback folder. The blade wobbles a little bit, when it's closed. Open it, and its as solid as the Sebenza I carry most of the time. Devours carboard and scrapes stickers all day still keeps a decent edge. Sometimes, you just got
to look a little closer at the swap meet.
2. An Opinel made for Coghlan's. Bought it at the base exchange some years ago. Now, a boken and re-ground tip later, it will still take a near light saber edge.
3. Rigid lockback with serrated blade. This was a gift from a friend. I am still amazed at how this knife cuts thru hose ,fan belts,wire,etc. Yeah you guessed it,sits in the toolbox.
4. Gerber A400. See'm at gun shows all the time for about $20. Own three of them. I've been told the blades are chrome plated M2. Whatever, 16th of inch stock, will hone razor sharp and stay that way when many big bucks blades are crying "uncle" Snatch one up, you won't be disappointed.
5.An old friend, Western-Coleman fixed blade. Hammerd it thru something years ago marks are still on the spine, the edge is as good as ever. This puppy has cut more carrots, fish, ropes, quail and other odds and ends than I care to remember.
Speaking of pups,that's the real Ripper. He's with out a doubt the biggest sleeper in the group. From the pound in Yuma AZ. ten years and two shredded prowlers ago. A man couldn't ask for a more loyal and faithful companion.
Sorry to be so long winded. I guess I'm trying to say they may not be stylish but they got heart. Take care all, Greg
[This message has been edited by Ripper (edited 06-20-2001).]
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...gotta go yay for Opinels and Moras(2)but
if you are putting price in there found a big chunky Buck clone called a Ruko elite on tang in aus8, made in Japan. I think it is slightly bigger than a 110 and overall less rounded edges but blade is pure buck. I was actually going to put this on BRL or somewhere to see if anyone else has one. RUKO up here is like coghlans I think, buying ammo and stuff from whomever..
anyway found it in a park maybe dozen years ago and it had lotsa rough use then. Takes an excellent edge easily and locks up great.. any ideas on manufacturers..
if you are putting price in there found a big chunky Buck clone called a Ruko elite on tang in aus8, made in Japan. I think it is slightly bigger than a 110 and overall less rounded edges but blade is pure buck. I was actually going to put this on BRL or somewhere to see if anyone else has one. RUKO up here is like coghlans I think, buying ammo and stuff from whomever..
anyway found it in a park maybe dozen years ago and it had lotsa rough use then. Takes an excellent edge easily and locks up great.. any ideas on manufacturers..
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While it may only signify that I'm loopy, several of my knives fit the sleeper category, IMO. It can be difficult to separate those knives that offer an awful lot of utility in comparison with the price paid for them.
Still, guess I'd have to be the second to name the Gerber LST. Have had mine at least 15 years, carried it most of those. It will clean up to look virtually brand new. Sharpens easily. Makes me think that much of the dislike of Zytel/FRN is based on attitudes not based upon fact. Under normal use, the stuff really is indestructible. And, one can easily get used to a certain level of flexibility in handles/scales. It is just something new/unknown to many.
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Still, guess I'd have to be the second to name the Gerber LST. Have had mine at least 15 years, carried it most of those. It will clean up to look virtually brand new. Sharpens easily. Makes me think that much of the dislike of Zytel/FRN is based on attitudes not based upon fact. Under normal use, the stuff really is indestructible. And, one can easily get used to a certain level of flexibility in handles/scales. It is just something new/unknown to many.
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I have an older Beretta Lockblade with zytel handles and a 440C blade and thumbstud. When I first got it I thought,"I paid nearly $40 for this?!?!?!" But after a few years carrying it, it's more like,"Wow, I only paid $40 for this!" Zytel and 440C are highly under-rated.
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MY "sleeper knife" would have to be my Buck Nighthawk. This is an EXCELLENT knife that seems to get very little "press".
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