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The edc one knife challenge thread
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What would Freud say about that. [emoji848]
That's pretty awesome, Spyder! Nice!
I sliced up some carrots. This geometry is great for general purpose, but FFG would have done a little better at this. I wonder if I'll be able to pick up the new FFG CPM-20CV version? Would be a much better slicer with better edge retention not just because of the steel, but because of the grind.
Anyway, I'm glad I decided to change the scales, because I found some rust on the tang. Some water must have gotten in there while I was washing the knife.
I was able to get most of it off, but there's still a tiny black spot. Nothing I can do about that right now.
Thanks Kwon. Nice post. Testing inverted carry. Should be ok. I didn't have any trouble when I neck carried.
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Delicious cake made by a family friend, sliced up to take to class.
Thanks! That's cool! How is the draw on that sort of carry? I finally got my wallet chain and so will be doing this.
I've never done this much jury rigging to carry a knife before, but I'm glad I'll have this extra layer of security when pocket carrying. To lose what has become my favorite fixed blade would break my heart.
Oh, and she bit me this morning for the first time while I was distractedly cleaning the blade. Small cut on the finger; I expect it to heal completely in a week. No pics of the horrendous gore because I was in a hurry. Not making that mistake again.
Thanks Kwon. Nice post. Testing inverted carry. Should be ok. I didn't have any trouble when I neck carried.
Thanks! That's cool! How is the draw on that sort of carry? I finally got my wallet chain and so will be doing this.
I've never done this much jury rigging to carry a knife before, but I'm glad I'll have this extra layer of security when pocket carrying. To lose what has become my favorite fixed blade would break my heart.
Oh, and she bit me this morning for the first time while I was distractedly cleaning the blade. Small cut on the finger; I expect it to heal completely in a week. No pics of the horrendous gore because I was in a hurry. Not making that mistake again.
yep, that will do it for sure.
reminds me I need to touch up my brushed stainless watch.
Delicious cake made by a family friend, sliced up to take to class.
Thanks! That's cool! How is the draw on that sort of carry? I finally got my wallet chain and so will be doing this.
I've never done this much jury rigging to carry a knife before, but I'm glad I'll have this extra layer of security when pocket carrying. To lose what has become my favorite fixed blade would break my heart.
Oh, and she bit me this morning for the first time while I was distractedly cleaning the blade. Small cut on the finger; I expect it to heal completely in a week. No pics of the horrendous gore because I was in a hurry. Not making that mistake again.
The draw is nice and smooth. Comes out naturally in a comfortable reverse grip.
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Little bit more kitchen duty lately.
And opened some more clamshell packaging from the hardware store.
And opened some more clamshell packaging from the hardware store.
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Not much to report. I've been using it every day for basic EDC tasks like pencil sharpening and food prep. It's holding up well and is still extremely sharp. This knife was clearly designed to be EDC'd but not babied.
The stupid wallet chain broke already. I'm just going to say "screw it" and belt carry it, even at school. I'll just have a big ol' shirt over it. I've had no problems doing this so far. Am considering getting a setup prepared for IWB carry.
The stupid wallet chain broke already. I'm just going to say "screw it" and belt carry it, even at school. I'll just have a big ol' shirt over it. I've had no problems doing this so far. Am considering getting a setup prepared for IWB carry.
Cut up some potatoes for oven fries for snacks. If your blade is going to stain, usually potatoes do it for me. This cpm20cv is still pristine. I just strop it every now and then to maintain the razor edge. The convex edge knocking those potatoes off the blade at almost every slice. I hated when your making a bunch of slices of something and every single slice sticks to your blade. Now if I could just find a blade that would slice cheese like that, it would be nice.
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Man Im getting worse and worse at taking pics but Im sticking to the challenge and keep using the POS exclusively for all my cutting needs...including opening this up LOL
I had to do it. Standing in line at TSC I saw it sitting in the clearance bin and thought...what the heck, lets see what it rings up for. $14 is about normal so no real clearance but heck, I had cash to spare so why not LOL.
Ive about wore the little POS (fixed blade not the Kershaw) out tho, its going to need another go with the Lansky to get it back in check after all the abuse I put it thru...Im being way more mean to it than I normally would a knife tho so Ill give it that. Its been a screw driver, chisel, scraper, a punch...quite a few things that are usually no-nos but thats the beauty of it being a POS knife i guess! 2 more weeks and then i think itll be retired from EDC and start its new job as the go-to garage knife!
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I had to do it. Standing in line at TSC I saw it sitting in the clearance bin and thought...what the heck, lets see what it rings up for. $14 is about normal so no real clearance but heck, I had cash to spare so why not LOL.
Ive about wore the little POS (fixed blade not the Kershaw) out tho, its going to need another go with the Lansky to get it back in check after all the abuse I put it thru...Im being way more mean to it than I normally would a knife tho so Ill give it that. Its been a screw driver, chisel, scraper, a punch...quite a few things that are usually no-nos but thats the beauty of it being a POS knife i guess! 2 more weeks and then i think itll be retired from EDC and start its new job as the go-to garage knife!
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+1 I have a Hold Out II and III and they are fantastic! I especially find the III to be an incredible tough, light and ergonomic EDC. CTS-XHP just makes it that much more sweet!
BTW, really like this thread, wish I had caught it sooner and got in on the challenge. May just do a month try myself for the experience. Thanks for all of you sharing your experiences!
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Still haven't sharpened it (just been doing a little honing here and there), and that edge is still going strong. Been using it daily for the same tasks I've already documented here: food prep, package opening, pencil sharpening, the works. I've come to truly love this knife and its steel. I want to say it could only be better if it were FFG, but I realize the saber grind has benefits as well, such as breaking open certain things that are difficult to cut as well as the additional strength.
There are some marks on the blade from daily use that I will later try to get off with a Flitz cloth. No corrosion issues since the last.
It's the knife that just keeps on keeping on!
There are some marks on the blade from daily use that I will later try to get off with a Flitz cloth. No corrosion issues since the last.
It's the knife that just keeps on keeping on!
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CHALLENGE: Cadet
The Cadet At The Office.
I am an eye care professional at a practice that has three doctors and a support staff of six people. We have no official policy about knives in the workplace so I carry whatever I want. The senior OD has stated that he has no problem with anything that I am willing to use at work so everything is cool. I try to be conservative about what I carry because you never know how a patient is going to react to a knife in the workplace. Plus, some of the staff is not knife friendly. Funny, they will try to use scissors or keys as knives but question why anyone has a knife at work. Go figure.
I have tried many different knives for work, including a Benchmade Griptilian, a small Buck, CRKT Prowler, a few SAKs and my normal EDC, a early production Kershaw Zing. What has worked out to be the best is a Victorinox Mechanic and Gerber EAB combo. The SAK sees little use except for the pliers. No real need for a heavy duty knife at here. Opening mail and cutting open packages from the lab is about all the use that knife will ever see at this practice.
This last week we finally got in some new office chairs for the staff to enjoy. Time to see how the Cadet handles some cardboard duty! Normally I would pull out the Gerber but the Cadet gets a chance to shine if it can. At the end of the day I can say that it preformed well but not great. Cutting cardboard is where Vic's soft heat treatment becomes apparent. The thin blade worked well but you could tell the edge needed to be touched up. It is obvious that a utility knife is better for cardboard than the Cadet but I have to admit I expected it to do much worse. On the plus side, the Sharpmaker has only been used once this month. Maybe I will still have a working edge on April 1st.
The Cadet At The Office.
I am an eye care professional at a practice that has three doctors and a support staff of six people. We have no official policy about knives in the workplace so I carry whatever I want. The senior OD has stated that he has no problem with anything that I am willing to use at work so everything is cool. I try to be conservative about what I carry because you never know how a patient is going to react to a knife in the workplace. Plus, some of the staff is not knife friendly. Funny, they will try to use scissors or keys as knives but question why anyone has a knife at work. Go figure.
I have tried many different knives for work, including a Benchmade Griptilian, a small Buck, CRKT Prowler, a few SAKs and my normal EDC, a early production Kershaw Zing. What has worked out to be the best is a Victorinox Mechanic and Gerber EAB combo. The SAK sees little use except for the pliers. No real need for a heavy duty knife at here. Opening mail and cutting open packages from the lab is about all the use that knife will ever see at this practice.
This last week we finally got in some new office chairs for the staff to enjoy. Time to see how the Cadet handles some cardboard duty! Normally I would pull out the Gerber but the Cadet gets a chance to shine if it can. At the end of the day I can say that it preformed well but not great. Cutting cardboard is where Vic's soft heat treatment becomes apparent. The thin blade worked well but you could tell the edge needed to be touched up. It is obvious that a utility knife is better for cardboard than the Cadet but I have to admit I expected it to do much worse. On the plus side, the Sharpmaker has only been used once this month. Maybe I will still have a working edge on April 1st.
We had Whataburger brought in for the staff before the company meeting. We were setting up and the Whataburger manager is tearing off flaps on a box to put out on the table. I pulled out the benchmade and quickly dispatched the wings. The manager's reaction was priceless, "Woah, I need to get me one of those." 
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Got a knife for my Birthday over the weekend from my wife. Used the Imperial to break it free from the shipping envelope. It was rather dull, so I sharpened it afterward. Unfortunately I will not be able to use my new blade until April, but it's all good. Also did some BBQ Friday night, and had to disassemble some ribs. Worked like a charm.
Coming to the close of the challenge, I realize that this 5" blade Imperial is a little more knife than I need. I do like fixed blades, but if I were to do it again, I would find a smaller size knife around 3.5" blade or so, with a better sheath. Also all the tasks that I was confronted with would have been handled by a good folding knife. My typical daily cutting needs can be done with a folder that I am more comfortable carrying, and I will probably go back to folders after months end.
Man did I learn a lot about my knife requirements and preferences. Thank you Riley12 for putting on this challenge. If you do another I would most likely join that one as well.
Coming to the close of the challenge, I realize that this 5" blade Imperial is a little more knife than I need. I do like fixed blades, but if I were to do it again, I would find a smaller size knife around 3.5" blade or so, with a better sheath. Also all the tasks that I was confronted with would have been handled by a good folding knife. My typical daily cutting needs can be done with a folder that I am more comfortable carrying, and I will probably go back to folders after months end.
Man did I learn a lot about my knife requirements and preferences. Thank you Riley12 for putting on this challenge. If you do another I would most likely join that one as well.