Thrifty Thursday... Cheap Traditional Knives

[Headwinds]

Under ten dollars when I got it just a few years ago...

 

[Pt-Luso]

 

[5K Qs]

Doesn’t everything seems better on vacation?

I like that shot Gary, it’s kinda spicy.

Gotta agree with you on both counts, Todd; thanks!

Rough Rider Stroke of Luck canoe - makes me feel Irish.


- GT

 

[buckfynn]

Rough Ryder Carbon Bow Trapper

 

[Just Tom.]

This handle material defies photography, and don’t ever drop it on a Linoleum tile floor, or you will never find it:

 

[btb01]

Grabbed this for Wooden Wednesday, kept it in the pocket for Thrifty Thursday.

 

[Pt-Luso]

 

[Zulus]

 

[cbach8tw]

please tell me how you like this MAM. Experiences? Thanks for sharing.

 

[Zulus]

please tell me how you like this MAM. Experiences? Thanks for sharing.

I got few MAMs and few Opinels
I prefer MAMs a bit more because their locks are a bit more handy
(just my "handy" opinion)

Poor gentlemen knives :^)
Everybody should have (and use) at least one

 

[5K Qs]

That knife is very appealing, José!

Christmas in May for me!


- GT

 

[btb01]

I got few MAMs and few Opinels
I prefer MAMs a bit more because their locks are a bit more handy
(just my "handy" opinion)

MAMs are nice. I like that I can open and close mine fairly easily with one hand (though I suppose that’s true for most friction folders). The “lockup” on mine is pretty bad; the blade rattles around quite a bit when open. They’re almost as slicey as an Opinel. I do wish they came in carbon steel.

 

[afishhunter]

MAMs are nice. I like that I can open and close mine fairly easily with one hand (though I suppose that’s true for most friction folders). The “lockup” on mine is pretty bad; the blade rattles around quite a bit when open. They’re almost as slicey as an Opinel. I do wish they came in carbon steel.

"Lockup?" The two MAM I have lack that feature.
When I ordered them, I thought to self: "Self, you don't use the lock ring on your Opinels. Why get a blade lock on this?"

I'll agree with your sentiments on carbon steel.
I asked MAM if they still had a carbon steel version in production. They actually responded to my email!!

"We only use stainless steel now for consistency."

Oh well. There are other friction folders available with carbon steel blades ... I think I'll get a Svord Peasant next... not that I need another friction folder for EDC ...

 

[Ironbut]

I wouldn't call it cheap, but it was inexpensive. I paid $2 for it at a flea market.

 

[joeradza]

Bet on black

 

[cbach8tw]

Bet on black View attachment 1816189

How well keep an edge with their carbon steel? I have a squirrel in spear point.

 

[Bigfattyt]

Thanks to JohnDF's recent giveaway, I've been carrying these arround every day.wirh some lemon curd poke cake..

 

[joeradza]

How well keep an edge with their carbon steel? I have a squirrel in spear point.

I guess it depends on usage but I can get it very sharp quite easily and I'm far from a top notch sharpener.

 

[tiguy7]

58mm Classic for size comparisonView attachment 1816742

 

[Pt-Luso]

That knife is very appealing, José!

Many thanks, Gary.