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I have no strong bias against Cold Steel (company). If they have something that appeals to me, I'll buy it.
The BladeForums.com 2024 Traditional Knife is ready to order! See this thread for details:
https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/bladeforums-2024-traditional-knife.2003187/
Price is $300 $250 ea (shipped within CONUS). If you live outside the US, I will contact you after your order for extra shipping charges.
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Just thought I’d add one more thing, my 2 favourite daily carries from cold steel at the moment are their new satin blade exclusives in S35VN. Never leave the house without one of these in my pocket. The smoothness of the action, blade grinds, edge bevels and overall fit/finish on this new run have been flawless.
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I really don't mean to sound rude or offensive, but how can a man who claims to be a beast working out and training all sorts of stuff have the built of a Hobbit?
I have nothing against LT per se.
He has made one heck of a business venture, thats for sure.
Hearing him say, that he lives a martial life, the way of the warrior, can be a bit too much.
Could be argued to be part of the advertising of course...
Some of his knives do cater to the mall ninja type, some of whom tend to be a tad fanatical.
In use so far i honestly can't tell a difference between the XHP and their S35VN, i think they are pretty good with their heat treats, if i notice any difference over time i'll post up my findings. And congrats on the 4max, such a slicing monster but feels refined at the same time.I saw those on Apostle P's youtube channel. They look amazing, but isn't it arguably a downgrade from their CTS XHP? And $50 more expensive? I kind of want to get one in XHP one day and sand the DLC off and mirror polish it.
In other news, I recently got an Italian 4max ($279.99 from Midway). Fit and finish is near flawless. The lock is certainly harder to press but doable. The edge is ground fully and evenly, and will shave, however it is a relatively coarse edge that "needs" some stropping. I can see it being too large or too heavy for some, but it is truly a fantastic blade.
Thanks for the great advice, you miserable bastard.Leave the knife half open in a drawer over night for a few nights.
I ground off 0.010" of the middle portion of the lock spring(from 0.040" down to 0.030") and that did the trick for me, doesn't bruise my thumb when closing yet the lockup is still solid as heck.Leave the knife half open in a drawer over night for a few nights.
She's officially yours now! Thank me later when you bond with her!Thanks for the great advice, you miserable bastard.
I forgot the “drawer” part and left my ‘new today’ Recon 1 Serrared on my nightstand 1/2 open. Quite the shock when I reached over to set my alarm.Forgot to put it in the drawer.
Like a friggin mouse trap...
Damned thing are sharp!!!!
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Sorry man, I shouldn't laugh, but that is funny.Thanks for the great advice, you miserable bastard.
I forgot the “drawer” part and left my ‘new today’ Recon 1 Serrared on my nightstand 1/2 open. Quite the shock when I reached over to set my alarm.Forgot to put it in the drawer.
Like a friggin mouse trap...
Damned thing are sharp!!!!
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