Benchmade Rukus

[justold52]

GALLL LEE I think I did that and I call her my wifey....

I thought I was the only smart man when it comes to getting along with women...and giving them what they need most in life..

I am sure you know of some women that want to get paid for the thing she did for you in the end.

I just can't tell if its Uncle Sam or my wifey that wants the most.

[MITCH RAPP]

Ken, you don't know who Steven Seagal is? He's the guy

who gained over 100 pounds, right before our very eyes as his Action

Movies came out through the years.

[El Lobo]

But...but...MITCH...

I thought he played the BLUES...

http://www.stevenseagal.com/musician.html



Action Jackson

[MITCH RAPP]

[justold52]

OK now I am having a hard time with this name and knife.

STEVEN SEAGAL the actor Yes I have seen many of his movies. My first one I saw him in (not member the name) but, he looked strange to me with that pony tail and he also ran funny. The more movies he was in then I started to like him. Smart butt kool kicken others butts with a brain, but still had that funny pony-tail and ran funny.

Now this STEVEN SEAGAL that El Lobo is talking about I never heard of him. His hair makes him looks like its a different guy. To me it's the same guy.

NOW with that all cleared up. Tell me why his name is on my Kershaw Knife??? Did he use it in a move ?

[orvet]

Tell me why his name is on my Kershaw Knife??? Did he use it in a move ?

IIRC, he designed the knife.
Dale

[Hukk]

Ken, you don't know who Steven Seagal is? He's the guy
who gained over 100 pounds, right before our very eyes as his Action
Movies came out through the years.

I know of Steven Seagal and his movies of course but he has done much more. Yeah, his first wife does not care much for him, read why.

His Martial arts are REAL. Rather than me writing a list, here is a link for Seagal who is a Buddist and highly regarded by other Buddists. Steven Seagal is the first foreigner ever to own and operate an aikido dojo in Japan.

Here is an interesting read.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steven_Seagal

[jonet143]

he owns one of the largest jap sword collection in the world. and historic guitars as well.

[Edgewise]

Any of you guys like the Benchmade Rukus? I know that alot of people complain that it is too big for pocket carry...

Not only that, but it doesn't have any swedge.
Isn't that unusual on a big, thick, tactical?
Especially as the Mini Rukus has a swedge running almost the length of the blade, as if to make up for the missing one on the Rukus.
No swedge keeps the blade simple and uncluttered, like a high grind, but without a high grind, no swedge makes a noticeable difference, like on the Rukus.

I still can't locate a Steven Seagal Kershaw, but the Needs Work sounds like it can do the job.

[Edgewise]

Any Cold Steel fans?
Here's a big one.
Cold steel Vaquero in VG-1 with a 6" blade and 7 1/4" handle.
Any insights?
Can serrated edges be sharpened?

[jonet143]

lansky(and others) has a triangular stone for serrated blades. i have sharpened my spiderco police with good results. i also use a round, small diameter ceramic rod that works.

[Hukk]

Yes, Jantz catalog has these as Hard Arkansas Files in many sizes on page 96 (catalog 44 2006-2007). They also have a few other handy sharpening tools.

[Edgewise]

Thanks for the sharpening tips.
Anyone have an Apparition?
Does it come with that filework on the spring?
What's the moulded handle material?
Mitch got me going on Benchmade and I can't seem to shake it.

[MITCH RAPP]

Edgewise, I have a few Cold Steel knives. They will never

have any collector value but they are fun knives for every day use

[El Lobo]

Nice knives gents...

I have only one Cold Steel knife. It's one of these two. Can you guess?

Secretive Bill

[Edgewise]

... The second toughest I think goes to Spyderco, they also make some very strong folders with unique designs and shapes....

While waiting for my Benchmade Mini Griptilian, I thought I'd investigate Spyderco, although I never liked the hole.
Little did I know what treasures lay in store for me, because Spyderco is a treasure store of steels, patterns, locks (including a magnetic lock) and other designs and functions which are put together with one thing in mind, USABILITY.
Spyderco is a superb example of Form following Function.

Hats off to the fellow behind Spyderco, whoever he is.

I hope Mitch doesn't mind me railroading his Benchmade thread, but he's the one who set me off on my new tactical obsession/quest.

Of course I'm fishing again for opinions on Spyderco, but I think I've narrowed it down to their Military, Manix, or Mini Manix.

Sorry for sounding like I just discovered the wheel but that's how we newbies are.

BTW the top Cold Steel knife looks like a good version of the Spanish Navaja.
As for El Lobo's two, I just can't figure out if his is the BIG, STRONG, TOUGH, IN-YOUR-FACE, DON'T-MESS-WITH-ME one, or the cute little one at the back.

[MITCH RAPP]

Edgewise, Glad you discovered Spydies. I have both the full size Manix and the Military Spyderco's. To tell you the truth they are both great knives, however I rarely carry the Manix because I found it a bit to heavey for pocket carry unless I was wearing Levi's. The Military on the other hand is a perfect weight and thin profile for everyday carry. I have to wear dress slacks for my day job and when I carry my Milie, I don't even notice I have it in my pocket.

[El Lobo]

As for El Lobo's two, I just can't figure out if his is the BIG, STRONG, TOUGH, IN-YOUR-FACE, DON'T-MESS-WITH-ME one, or the cute little one at the back.....
.....

Well, being the shy retired...er, retiring type that I am, mine is the smaller, dainty one with my name on it. Hmmmmph!!

I do make up for it with my fixed EDC. Even though I was a target for possible group ridicule around the size of my folding weapon...I will let you see my EDC as it is unsheathed...

BILL

P. S.
Sorry MITCH...I'll never hijack another (cold steel/benchmade rukus) thread.

[Edgewise]

... Even though I was a target for possible group ridicule around the size of my folding weapon...

Hey Bill, even your cute and dainty Cold Steel isn't PINK like my MINI Griptilian which I just received.
Anyway, ANZO Big Boy just cut off all possible ridicule. As they say: "When wolf appear, let no dog bark."

Mitch, your tip sent me checking weights on those Spydies, ( my luck you have both of them ), and even the Mini Manix (5.5oz) is heavier than the Military (4 oz.) The Manix is 6.1 oz.
Surprising because the Military is larger than both, just as thick (4 mm) and also with G-10. So where is the extra weight on the Manix? The backlock?
I think the Military only has one liner, the locking one.
Could the extra weight make the Manix the stronger knife?

[MITCH RAPP]

After all the joking on the previous page about Steven Seagal, I happened to snag a Kershaw "Steven Seagal" model knife off of Fleabay for $32.00. I have to say it is a very stout and well made knife. It came out of the box hair popping sharp and the sting ray leather handle insert is very cool!

[El Lobo]

Nice catch there MITCH!

Bill