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RescueRiley

RescueRiley

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just went to ragweed forge and picked up an opinel #7 in carbon steel and another stainless mora clipper... I can't stop is there a support group?? As a side note I had dulled up my kitchen mora alot over the past moth really puttin it through the motion so tonight I sat withit for about 2 minutes with one of those cheezy d-guard crock sharpeners and my leather belt...now it's shaving sharp, couldn't believe how easy it took an edge..
 
RescueRiley said:
just went to ragweed forge and picked up an opinel #7 in carbon steel and another stainless mora clipper... I can't stop is there a support group?? As a side note I had dulled up my kitchen mora alot over the past moth really puttin it through the motion so tonight I sat withit for about 2 minutes with one of those cheezy d-guard crock sharpeners and my leather belt...now it's shaving sharp, couldn't believe how easy it took an edge..
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The first step is to admit that you have a problem, but I think I'll stay in denial for a while yet.:D I've found that one of the carbon steel Ericksson's that I use as a paring knife must be festidiously wiped dry or the little bugger will stain/rust in a heart beat.
 
I firmly believe that Moras and Opinels are two of the very best bargains in the cutlery field! And Ragweed Forge is a great souce of real "using" knives at good prices, too. Gopher it! :D

Oh, by the way, try out an Opinel "Garden Knife" which seems to be a new model, or newly available here. I got mine a month ago for $6.99 (+ S&H) I think it was from www.smokymountainknifeworks.com and I liked it so well I ordered myself a spare plus two more for gifts. While you are there at SMKW, check out that nice Victorinox "Solo" single blade Swiss Army Knife that's a little larger than the usual SAK models. Mine only cost $7.99 I think. Both of these knives have stainless blades, and that Opinel has a spear point blade in a slender, nicely styled handle that is quite unlike their standard models. It's their #8 size, too. SMKW's phone number is 1-800-251-9306. :thumbup:
 
After reading these threads about opinels, I'm going to have to pick up one..or two of them. Plus that means I have to order a copy of my favorite mora, plus a couple of other ones i've been meaning to try out. Plus some sharpening supplies.

Stupid sexy ragweed....
 
I can't stop is there a support group??
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If there is, sign me up. Let's see here:

3 blue/yellow carbon Clippers
1 Erikksson Coast Knife
1 Frosts laminated #1
1 #2 that's at least 50 years old unknown maker
1 Erikksson 911
1 Erikksson 510
1 Frosts Craftsman in Orange
1 Frosts Craftsman in TriFlex
 
I'm in. I gotta stop.

1 SJTAC
1 BattleRat
2 Camp Tramps
1 Howling Rat
2 Emerson SpecWar A's
2 Manix C95s (should come this week)
1 USN KB
2 Bayonets of unknown origin
1 Khuk that needs handle work
1 Fox River
2 Victorinox Fireman
1 Gerber Gator
1 K5 Hawk
1 Crash Rat Hawk
2 Scrapper 6s
4 Fiskers (hatchet up to axe)

I'm counting Qjr. and Mrs. Q's stuff in there. They're still buying the "I purchased this you you" thing. Thinking of switching soon to the "I'll be selling those 2 to fund this new one" thing.

Pat Crawford Neck Knife Pat Crawford Neck Knife Pat Crawford Neck Knife Pat Crawford Neck...
 
CitizenQ said:
I'm in. I gotta stop.

1 SJTAC
1 BattleRat
2 Camp Tramps
1 Howling Rat
2 Emerson SpecWar A's
2 Manix C95s (should come this week)
1 USN KB
2 Bayonets of unknown origin
1 Khuk that needs handle work
1 Fox River
2 Victorinox Fireman
1 Gerber Gator
1 K5 Hawk
1 Crash Rat Hawk
2 Scrapper 6s
4 Fiskers (hatchet up to axe)

I'm counting Qjr. and Mrs. Q's stuff in there. They're still buying the "I purchased this you you" thing. Thinking of switching soon to the "I'll be selling those 2 to fund this new one" thing.

Pat Crawford Neck Knife Pat Crawford Neck Knife Pat Crawford Neck Knife Pat Crawford Neck...
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Oh, I thought we were just talking about Mora and Opinel addiction. Overall you have it worse than me. A couple of your knives could pay for all of mine :D

Let's see:

3 blue/yellow carbon Clippers
1 Erikksson Coast Knife
1 Frosts laminated #1
1 #2 that's at least 50 years old unknown maker
1 Erikksson 911
1 Erikksson 510
1 Frosts Craftsman in Orange
1 Frosts Craftsman in TriFlex
EKA Swede-88
Wenger ToolChest Plus with that silly compass removed.
Schrade three blade folder I got when I was a kid
Rough Rider Razor Jack
Rough Rider Root Wood Hunter fixed blade
Rough Rider Skinner combo (the cleaver is useless, but the fixed blade is nice for the price)
Rough Rider Axe Combo (axe is kinda neat but pretty much useless, knife is junk)
Boker Arbolito fixed blade
Benchmade Butterfly Knife (found it)
Victorinox keychain knife
Kabar USMC
6 inch blade Khukuri
11 inch blade khukuri with dragon head carved horn handle
Large cheap Khukuri
2 S&W Bullseye Cleavers (I know, I know, but I dig 'em)
Custom Skinner I won in an auction
CRKT Partner
Large BlackJack Khukuri knockoff
Frost Apache something folder Framelock, Micarta slabs (a gift, not great at all, but miles ahead of typical Frost Junk)
Winchester Lockback (Can't find the model)
Case XX Sodbuster
Tramontina 12 inch
Traomontina Bolo
Large Colombian Machete
Walmart 18 inch Machete
Outdoor Life Camp Axe (Kershaw Camp Axe with different logo)
2 True Temper Full-size axes
Collins 3/4 axe
Collins Double-bit

Various Mauls, Sledges, Saws etc.

A box full of broken or useless Frost style junk that I've been given or won in auction lots that included decent knives (Got my Swede-88 and Winchester in an auction with four junk knives for around $10.00:D

Listed are the ones I can see from where I'm sitting, there's a few more around here somewhere.
 
CitizenQ said:
Opps. Sorry about that. I wasn't paying close enough attention. :(
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You should be sorry. Send me your extra Camp Tramp and we'll forget about this whole ugly incident. :D
 
Now you have me curious about Opinel's, that's one I don't have yet.
to every thing else I'll just say check, plus a collection of slip joints and a box of bayonets.
 
Ok here is my current list
9 sog tigersharks
6 sog seal 2000's
1 sog field pup
1 sog autoclip
2 spyderco natives
11 cold steel trail masters
4 cold steel peace keeper 1's
3 cold steel safe keepers
1 cold steel uwk
5 becker bk7's
5 becker bk9hh's
5 boker applegate fairbairn fighting knives
6 kabar fighters
5 kabar next generation fighting knives
4 ontario raider bowies
5 ontario spec plus fighters
5 buck 650 nighthawks
3 buck 655 nighthawks
2 S&W sur6's
3 S&W sur8's
2 S&W daggers
1 ontario m9
1 ontario on3s
1 buck 119
2 boker ots auto's
1 leatherman wave
1 leatherman surge
1 sog power pliers
1 kabar impact d2
2 sog flash II's
2 sog blink II's
Put me on the list for a support group :D
 
First of all ashtxsniper you have to many repeaters and should send me one of each.

I have 150 ish blades I dont have my master list in front of me.


Rescue Riley This IS a support group, we just encourage embracing your addiction, The steel Monkey is your freind.:D

One warning though, When you buy a new Sebenza instead of buying you wife an aneversary present, you have ave gone too far!!! (unless thats what she wants)

I seem to remember warnig you of this addiction some time ago :p
 
Opinels are good blades, but they're not hard use knives. I carried a carbon #4 as a EDC for about a year, then a Schrade/Uncle Henry stockman. Now I carry a Swiss 'Fieldmaster' which replaced a 'Huntsman'.....Man, I can't list the knives I've own and/or used! But yes, Moras are fine blades. Cut the web between my left thumb and index finger with one thirty years past, brand new. Skinned many 'coons with it, but lost it somewhere. Yeah, guess I'm an addict too.
 
ashtxsniper said:
Ok here is my current list
9 sog tigersharks
6 sog seal 2000's
1 sog field pup
1 sog autoclip
2 spyderco natives
11 cold steel trail masters
4 cold steel peace keeper 1's
3 cold steel safe keepers
1 cold steel uwk
5 becker bk7's
5 becker bk9hh's
5 boker applegate fairbairn fighting knives
6 kabar fighters
5 kabar next generation fighting knives
4 ontario raider bowies
5 ontario spec plus fighters
5 buck 650 nighthawks
3 buck 655 nighthawks
2 S&W sur6's
3 S&W sur8's
2 S&W daggers
1 ontario m9
1 ontario on3s
1 buck 119
2 boker ots auto's
1 leatherman wave
1 leatherman surge
1 sog power pliers
1 kabar impact d2
2 sog flash II's
2 sog blink II's
Put me on the list for a support group :D
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I would truly love to see some pics of your collection.
 
I've always been an Opinel fan. Good, honest, traditional product that does the job and is priced in everyone's reach. My local field sports dealer says, "Turn a Frenchman upside down and shake. At least one Opinel will fall out of his pockets." But take a look at Marjacq.
 
In the last 3 months I have bought a lot more than I ever thought I would.

Fixed Blades
Ka-bar short black
Ka-Bar KBD1
Western drop point Hunter (Camillus)
Kershaw Bear Hunter
Kershaw Antelope Hunter
Glock 78 Field Knife
CS Bushman
Folders
2 CRKT M16's
CRKT My Tighe
CRKT Carson neck Knife
Kershaw Storm
Kershaw Silver Spur
CRKT Hammond Cruiser
Gerber Trout & Bird
Gerber LST II

I use all these knives regularly, I have found them all to be value for what I paid for them.
The KBD1 was the most expensive knife at $40.00 US
 
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