Who else EDCs a fixedblade?

The cow said:
I tried a damascus ESEE Izula. Its alright but I still found myself bringing a boy scout knife, sak, leatherman is much more useful for my daily life.
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Regardless of what necker I'm sporting, an Izula is never further away than my EDC bag. I'll always be carrying some shiny EDC folder and a multi-tool or two, but there's no replacing a chunk of 1095 that I can whale on and hone on a rock, even if it's a small chunk.
 
PNWhovian said:
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I love this blade more and more every day.
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I'm a sucker for tanto blades (see my pic above). Who makes this?
 
nedflow said:
I'm a sucker for tanto blades (see my pic above). Who makes this?
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Like SpeedHoles said, that's a Strider EB LT-SS model. It came with a blackout coat but seeing how easily it scratched I removed the coat and gave it more a satin/polish finish.
I saw your pic, that's a sweet looking blade.

Today I'll be sporting my TSF Gorgon and my Strider DB.

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PNWhovian said:
Like SpeedHoles said, that's a Strider EB LT-SS model. It came with a blackout coat but seeing how easily it scratched I removed the coat and gave it more a satin/polish finish.
I saw your pic, that's a sweet looking blade.

Today I'll be sporting my TSF Gorgon and my Strider DB.

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Just curious, what "kind" of coating does Strider use and how did you go about removing it?
 
SpeedHoles said:
Just curious, what "kind" of coating does Strider use and how did you go about removing it?
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I believe the 'Blackout coat' is Aluminum Oxide. On my Tiger Striped version it has a black Cerakote finish applied then bead blasted off in places to provide the striped appearance. The blackout looks cool but scratches quite easily as I found tearing through some aluminum cans. I haven't put the tiger striped model through too much as yet but may end up 'cleaning' that one up a bit later.
I started with a 400 grit wet/dry paper and worked my up to a 3000 grit.(400, 600, 800, 1000, 1500, 2000, 3000). After I was done I used some Flitz polish then later wiped it down with a Tuf cloth. I need to get a spanner tool so I can remove the handle slabs and finish.
The DB I have came with a stonewashed finish so I'm happy with that.
Hope this answered your question.
 
Nap said:
Yeah, I don't think anyone calls it anything but the BOB. And it does seem like a solid knife, one of a few they've only just started making in the past year or two.

I don't have one, but from reviews I've seen it misses the mark in a number of places (I'm really expected to use the butt of the knife as a fire striker?) and in general it seems like they're still a bunch of kids playing zombie survivalist. I have their MSK, which they couldn't even get right with red liners under green G10 manufactured too big to fit the kydex sheath they ship it with.

But I digress—the BOB may be a great knife and the perfect one for you. I'm still looking for a good four- or five-inch custom, but in the meantime I'll stick with my Izula and other three-inch neckers for now and go to my ESEE 6 when I need something of substance.
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The Tops BOB has been in production allot longer than the past year or 2. The original brown micarta went into production around 2011 , but they have trickled out different variances of it over the years.

It is a very solid knife that can withstand heavy use and holds its edge. It chops fairly decent for it's size while being capable of the finer tasks as well. I've had one in my edc rotation for a awhile now.

Also on a side note about the msk, the green g10 version is the only one that fits super tight in the sheath. The micarta versions are much easier to sheath and unsheath. The handle scales are also noticeably thinner on the micarta versions. (More comfortable in hand imo as well)

This is opposite of the BOB lineup where the micarta scales are much thicker than the 2 g10 versions. They also use the same green/black g10 red or orange liners found on your msk on one of the BOB models.
 
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^^^ Thanks, buddy! Most are in their sheaths and/or their boxes in one of several safes I have, especially all the duplicates I have. The true users are scattered here and there, on my person, in my messenger bag (that I carry every day as an attache), or in one of the vehicles. I also have several go-bags, bugout bags, and woods bags (haversacks), and backpacks, and all have a permanent assortment of blades.
 
PNWhovian said:
I believe the 'Blackout coat' is Aluminum Oxide. On my Tiger Striped version it has a black Cerakote finish applied then bead blasted off in places to provide the striped appearance. The blackout looks cool but scratches quite easily as I found tearing through some aluminum cans. I haven't put the tiger striped model through too much as yet but may end up 'cleaning' that one up a bit later.
I started with a 400 grit wet/dry paper and worked my up to a 3000 grit.(400, 600, 800, 1000, 1500, 2000, 3000). After I was done I used some Flitz polish then later wiped it down with a Tuf cloth. I need to get a spanner tool so I can remove the handle slabs and finish.
The DB I have came with a stonewashed finish so I'm happy with that.
Hope this answered your question.
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Yep, exactly what I was wondering. Thanks for the info. :)
 
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That being said, here's another look at the Patriot from today, out with me walking the property:

 
PNWhovian said:
Like SpeedHoles said, that's a Strider EB LT-SS model. It came with a blackout coat but seeing how easily it scratched I removed the coat and gave it more a satin/polish finish.
I saw your pic, that's a sweet looking blade.

Today I'll be sporting my TSF Gorgon and my Strider DB.

vzd120.jpg
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Thanks man. Worked with Jim at JR Customs. Should be in the mail this week!!!
 
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