Super thin, super skinny?

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I gotta say this thing is near perfect, just wish it was a quarter to half inch smaller. I prefer sub 3" blades. Still in very impressed. May have quelled my appetite for a while. Got the blue on pre-order as well.
 
I really like my slip joint from Jeremy Mccullen, his model #1. Very lean AEBL at ~63 RC. It’s .058” at the spine and was zero ground before he put the little edge on by hand. It’s around .004” at the top of the edge bevel now that I’ve had it a while, and it sharpens almost instantly. That AEBL works great with very thin and acute edges and cuts like a dream. Makes everything else seem like an axe.

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JayDeep said:
Yes, but I'm very picky with locks and easy one handed operation is a must for me with knives. Compression and lock backs are the worst to me. Had a Spyderco Rhino, was the best blade I've ever owned bar none hands down, but the compression lock and extra thick carbon fiber scales were not a favorable carry or use for me. Nice thought though.
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Ok.

Rockstead. Hizen for light carry. Higo for larger work. It’s Sharp, I have a Hizen ZDP-189. YXR7 if your abusive.
 
dan35 said:
Ok.

Rockstead. Hizen for light carry. Higo for larger work. It’s Sharp, I have a Hizen ZDP-189. YXR7 if your abusive.
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ZDP189 is the greatest steel I've ever used. Super tough to sharpen but stays sharp almost forever. Had a manbug in it and could drop a stickit note from above and it would literally slice right through with zero pressure beyond gravity. Truly amazed and scared me. Lol
 
JayDeep said:
Okay guys, so looking for something CRK like in many ways (thin blade, narrow frame, thin profile frame as well, because i carry my knife in the same pocket as my gun), but already had sebenza 21, couldn't quite fall for it. Much like my Medford Praetorian i get the hype, but it's just not fully my style (although Medford looking and style scales on the small Sebenza and we're there). Recently ordered the WE Kitefin hoping it might serve the purpose, but looking for more options with more flare and color. Trying to stay away from the "place we don't speak of" just for the sake of being able to share without touching everyone else off, because like it or not, this is the forum with the action. Besides i can afford it...

Budget is under $1000 just because that's my line so far. Prefer to stay under $500 though.

I love the look of Chaves, but the frames are too wide. I really do like them thin & narrow, like the Sebenza or Gerber Paraframe (for reference). Steel matters off course, so nothing below D2 please! Thoughts (other than go away)?
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Arno Bernard IMamba plain jane non flipper with washers.
 
Well fellas, for those taking the time to read through this, I've found the one. The WE Kitefin! No need for further recommendations, I'm good for this specific search. On to the next...
 
J. Doyle said:
I want to see a video of that.
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No longer have it. Gave to a buddy because it just didn't quite suit me.I'm not saying it cut through the middle, paper tends to tumble when falling, but it cut right through the corner taking off maybe a fifth or sixth of the whole note size paper. I think those things are like 3 by 3 and the color stock might be heavier paper I'm not sure, it was neon green. I understand why you may not believe it. People make wolf claims about Blade sharpness all the time. Blade geometry I'm sure had something to do with this and the fact that I couldn't repeat the event after trying again. I did get it to cut into somewhere near the middle about half and inch before the sticky just fell over a few tries later.
 
JayDeep said:
No longer have it. Gave to a buddy because it just didn't quite suit me.I'm not saying it cut through the middle, paper tends to tumble when falling, but it cut right through the corner taking off maybe a fifth or sixth of the whole note size paper. I think those things are like 3 by 3 and the color stock might be heavier paper I'm not sure, it was neon green. I understand why you may not believe it. People make wolf claims about Blade sharpness all the time. Blade geometry I'm sure had something to do with this and the fact that I couldn't repeat the event after trying again. I did get it to cut into somewhere near the middle about half and inch before the sticky just fell over a few tries later.
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If you are saying that you held a knife edge up, dropped a sticky note on it from above and it cut the note, then I'm saying I don't believe you.

I would have to see that on video or with my own eyes to believe it. I'd love to see it....I'd be super impressed.
 
I love the WE Charith

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WEKNIFE Charith Flipper Knife Titanium Handle (2.98" CPM 20CV Blade) WE20056B-2

Specifications: Model Number: WE20056B-2 Model Name: Charith Limited Edition: 310 Pcs Overall Length: 6.99" / 177.6mm Width: 1.08" / 27.5mm Overall Height(Include Clip): 0.61" / 15.6mm Blade Length: 2.98" / 75.6mm Closed Length: 4.02" / 102mm Blade Thickness: 0.1" / 2.6mm Handle Thickness: 0.39"...
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0.39 handle thickness, 0.1 blade thickness

Have 2, may try to get all 4.

Also, the WE Evoke is pretty slim as well, blade’s a little thick @ .0126 but it’s super slim carry.

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Founded in 2000 to provide OEM manufacturing services to some of the top names in the cutlery industry, WE Knife Co., Ltd. (WE) has grown into one of the largest Chinese manufacturers of quality knives and tools.
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