Whats the sharpest production knife youve ever received out of the box?

My Emerson Combat Karambit was second in edge but #1 in tip sharpness. I was playing with the wave feature while driving (I know, stupid), and before I knew it it went through my jeans, boxers, and 1/4" into my leg without feeling it.
 
Really close race between about 5 different Spydercos that I can think of, but I think the winner is a VG-10 Endura.
 
Kershaw Turbulence. After carrying it for just two days the thing opened in my pocket and as I went to close it, the damn thing skinned the side of My index finger. I didn't even realize I'd been cut until I pulled my hand out of My pocket and saw the blood.
 
Spyderco Ulize, the German Police knife. Insanely sharp.

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Production knife? No doubt my Kershaw jyd2 in sg2 steel. Sharper than many customs I have received. Russ
 
Spyderco Sage 1, out of box (ON Christmas mind you) I damn near cut the tip of my finger off, so I A new sage AND stiches for christmas
 
Al Mar Payara. VG-10, unreal edge out of the box.

I usually feel like edges are "OK" out of the box. The Spyderco knives I've had have come with decent edges. The ZTs have been OK. I haven't felt the need to change the edge before the first touch up.

The Payara was so sharp, and had such a great finish that I couldn't bring myself to use it. I cut paper with it and saw the sharpness that way, but I couldn't bring myself to really use it. Ultimately traded out of it.
 
a Kellam knife, from their Wild Finn series, the Wolverine, in SPT laminated carbon steel, seems the entire blade and edge were forged in the fires of Muspellheim.
As for a folder, a Buck 110 50th anniversary edition...the edge sticks to your fingers. Even better after I stropped her on some BRKT white compound, like a laser.
 
ArabianKnight said:
Rockstead!
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Yep. Doesn't get much sharper than a brand new Rockstead :thumbup:

The day I got my old Shin ZDP I actually shaved with it. Not the best geometry for it, but it was still one hell of a clean shave :D
I miss that knife a lot...but a good friend of mine loves it ever since he bought it from me, so I guess it's all good. I don't really want to shell out that kind of money again though :o
 
Tough call.

I've had a Para 2 and Gayle Bradley that would whittle hair OOTB. Same with a custom Mini Grip in N680.

In general, I've had pretty good luck with Spyderco. But more important to me are even bevels, but having a sharp apex is always nice to have as well.
 
The mora 2/0. I was shocked how sharp it came, and how easy it could have come out of its sheath during shipping.
 
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