Once in a blue moon, I catch that late night knife infomercial.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVJ04IP5n8A
Are these worth a damn? What are some decent cheap knives?
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I'm glad I didn't see it at the time, I'd have bought all of them. Cheap or not, a man can never have enough knives and flashlights. :biggrin:
I like to buy Bowie Damascus steel knives, great feel and a real tool, be it throwing on clearing brush, ya can never have too many knives.
Is it worth it? Looking back over my lifetime, I've probably lost that much in Buck knives. If I'd had that mess sitting around all those years I'd have been ahead of the game.
Let me know if you see this sale again, I'll buy them just to give away.
My all time favorite is the Bowie. Here's one, though a bit high in price, you might find one cheaper.
If you've never had Damascus, it will rust, so oil the inside of the sheath the minute you get it. You'll love the edge it holds.
Sadly, all the sheaths are cheap, I don't know why.
Did I mention, man can never have too many knives and flashlights? :biggrin:
(https://i.etsystatic.com/11516310/r/il/c45fe1/1447825203/il_794xN.1447825203_kkd8.jpg)
https://www.etsy.com/listing/586470349/moorhaus-damascus-steel-bowie-knife-with?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=damascus+bowie+knife&ref=sc_gallery-1-16&plkey=92ddbd647461312cd7529e53fe2be9ec61d6c641%3A586470349
https://www.cutlerycorner.net/
https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/cutlery-corner-network-buyer-beware.795152/
Thredt from 2010 saying the knives are crap and poor customer service.
However, I wish I had few for myself. I would like half/whole dozen of various ones, but not a gross of them.
Quote from: Sick Of Silence on September 13, 2019, 09:40:38 AM
https://www.cutlerycorner.net/
https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/cutlery-corner-network-buyer-beware.795152/
Thredt from 2010 saying the knives are crap and poor customer service.
However, I wish I had few for myself. I would like half/whole dozen of various ones, but not a gross of them.
I've never bought from them, but all these knives are made in Pakistan, so it comes down to price wherever you find it. I can't remember who I bought mine, but they came in two days and were exactly as advertised.
Handles and sheathes are always a gamble, something that can be fixed, but blade quality has always been top notch. The one thing that always impresses me is how well they hold an edge. The more folds in the metal usually delineates the quality.
What are some decent knives you typically can find locally?
Quote from: Sick Of Silence on September 14, 2019, 09:22:16 AM
What are some decent knives you typically can find locally?
Buck still makes a good knife, Bear & Son Damascus Steel, and K-Bar is a good hunting blade.
Keep in mind, these aren't cheap by any means, but well made. Knife Art is another. These knives will become family heirlooms. :cool:
Quote from: Solar on September 14, 2019, 10:00:49 AM
Buck still makes a good knife, Bear & Son Damascus Steel, and K-Bar is a good hunting blade.
Keep in mind, these aren't cheap by any means, but well made. Knife Art is another. These knives will become family heirlooms. :cool:
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Quote from: s3779m on September 14, 2019, 11:10:51 AM
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If you'v never heard the story of how K-Bar got its name, it's funny as Hell.
An old trapper, can't remember the year, had an encounter with a wounded bear. His gun was jammed and all he had was his knife.
He had written the company to tell how the knife saved his life, in terribly bastardized illiterate English. He said a lot of stuff most illegible, but the one that stood out was K A Bar.
He meant to say Kill a Bear, so the company used his K-Bar as the new name and the rest is history. :thumbsup:
Quote from: Solar on September 14, 2019, 11:31:37 AM
If you'v never heard the story of how K-Bar got its name, it's funny as Hell.
An old trapper, can't remember the year, had an encounter with a wounded bear. His gun was jammed and all he had was his knife.
He had written the company to tell how the knife saved his life, in terribly bastardized illiterate English. He said a lot of stuff most illegible, but the one that stood out was K A Bar.
He meant to say Kill a Bear, so the company used his K-Bar as the new name and the rest is history. :thumbsup:
Got my first hunting/skinning knife, an old timer, when I was 10 along with my first 22. Still have the knife and still use it, traded in the 22 to "move up" I have always regretted that.
Quote from: s3779m on September 14, 2019, 11:38:26 AM
Got my first hunting/skinning knife, an old timer, when I was 10 along with my first 22. Still have the knife and still use it, traded in the 22 to "move up" I have always regretted that.
I know what you mean. My brother sold my British 303 Endfield I had sporterized when I was 10.
Such a loss.
I am talking cheap knives from Wal-Mart and the like.
Quote from: Sick Of Silence on September 14, 2019, 12:04:43 PM
I am talking cheap knives from Wal-Mart and the like.
Big 5 has a decent selection, but they're mostly Chinese shit.
Where should I go to buy?
Quote from: Sick Of Silence on September 14, 2019, 03:43:44 PM
Where should I go to buy?
Don't know how you feel about online buying, but you might try Smartpage.com and search " bulk knives". Several different warehouse operations come up.
Quote from: Sick Of Silence on September 14, 2019, 03:43:44 PM
Where should I go to buy?
You've never heard of Big 5? Or is it a, West of the Rockies store chain?
Quote from: Solar on September 14, 2019, 04:08:03 PM
You've never heard of Big 5? Or is it a, West of the Rockies store chain?
None around here, but their web page looks very similar to Academy. Wonder if they're cousins.
Quote from: s3779m on September 14, 2019, 04:13:31 PM
None around here, but their web page looks very similar to Academy. Wonder if they're cousins.
My bad, they have 360 stores only west of the Rockies.
Can you put together a knife brand/manufacturer summary of what you would buy/avoid?
Quote from: Sick Of Silence on September 20, 2019, 01:50:43 AM
Can you put together a knife brand/manufacturer summary of what you would buy/avoid?
You have to decide on what you want first, then decide on what steel you prefer. I prefer high carbon steel, holds the best edge, but needs to be kept oiled.
I avoid stainless unless I'm buying a throwing type knife, they are less apt to shatter if you hit something real hard. Look for balance, does it fit your hand comfortably, is it too big for the job, or too small to be helpful?
Like I said earlier, a Bowie style is a perfect all around knife, be it chopping wood or throwing for self protection. But I live in the forest so this is my go to knife.
I do however have a shitload of cheap knives I keep in all my vehicles including bear mace and an air horn. Sometimes even the cheapest throw away knife can be a good choice. Walmart has a good selection cheap. Just make sure it's easy to open in an emergency with one hand if possible, but if you have to struggle to open it, move on.
You have to decide what you want, then buy a variety if you can afford them. An old buck lock blade is always a great choice. Check state laws about carrying.
Just looking for a couple of extra folding knives to keep in my pockets. Something reasonable enough to last and cheap enough that I will not be upset if it gets lost, confiscated, or broken.
Quote from: Sick Of Silence on September 20, 2019, 09:37:35 AM
Just looking for a couple of extra folding knives to keep in my pockets. Something reasonable enough to last and cheap enough that I will not be upset if it gets lost, confiscated, or broken.
I think sporting goods stores and walmart carry like, 5 packs of cheap hunting/fishing knives for under $15.0. They may have glow in the dark plastic handles, but they do they job.
I have an orange one on my desk as I type, got a multi pack from Northern Tool for ten bucks, does the job because they come really sharp with a needle type point.
Assuming you don't lose good knives, Buck comes with a lifetime warranty.
Quote from: Sick Of Silence on September 20, 2019, 09:37:35 AM
Just looking for a couple of extra folding knives to keep in my pockets. Something reasonable enough to last and cheap enough that I will not be upset if it gets lost, confiscated, or broken.
you might check these out.https://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/tactical-performance-6-piece-knife-set#repChildCatid=3845038 not really familiar with the brand, but I have always been satisfied with what I have bought there.
Quote from: s3779m on September 20, 2019, 11:44:38 AM
you might check these out.https://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/tactical-performance-6-piece-knife-set#repChildCatid=3845038 not really familiar with the brand, but I have always been satisfied with what I have bought there.
I bought that pack before, or the wife got one similar, they were good until we lost them all in the forest here. I think the reason we lost them was they didn't come with a sheath and since they were cheap cost wise, we didn't really care to hunt for them.
They're perfect for the tool box, glove compartment, pocket etc. Yeah, you can't beat the price.