All About Pocket Knives

QTCut5 wrote: ↑Wed May 05, 2021 3:31 am
But, I would submit that the reason you pay 4x the cost of a Made In China RR for a Made In USA Case knife has less to do with the construction of the knife and more to do with the cost of labor in China compared to the cost of labor in the USA.

Bullseye.

A late arrival last night.

I-Man comes through again with a beauty.

Ken98...very nice pick ups on those RR's.

I received this Ox Bone Finch Holliday a week or so ago.

KLJ77 wrote: ↑Wed May 05, 2021 3:15 pm I-Man comes through again with a beauty.

Ken98...very nice pick ups on those RR's.

I received this Ox Bone Finch Holliday a week or so ago.

Thanks, appreciate it.
Speaking of beauty, that Finch has very nice lines, looks like great fit and finish, good looking Wharn, and nice bone. Ox bone huh? Don't see many Ox around either. Never seen a Finch, how's the snap and action and feel? Who makes that? Congrats, great unique score. I'll see what I can find looking up the name. Also like your wood knife stand. I make some out of antler tines, so I like the home made pose supports. Cool one.



Ken98, that's a nice looking RR. Never seen that model and to me didn't even know it was a RR until I zoomed in on the tang. Good looker.

The Finch brand was unknown to me. Looked it up and am very favorably impressed. Did not find what type of steel is used.

Great looking knives gentlemen!

Quick Steel wrote: ↑Wed May 05, 2021 5:16 pm The Finch brand was unknown to me. Looked it up and am very favorably impressed. Did not find what type of steel is used.

154CM apparently and the shield is Sapphire Crystal.
https://www.traditionalpocketknives.com ... ite-bone-1

Got it. Thank you Rick.

Ivoryman wrote: ↑Wed May 05, 2021 5:03 pm

KLJ77 wrote: ↑Wed May 05, 2021 3:15 pm I-Man comes through again with a beauty.

Ken98...very nice pick ups on those RR's.

I received this Ox Bone Finch Holliday a week or so ago.

Thanks, appreciate it.
Speaking of beauty, that Finch has very nice lines, looks like great fit and finish, good looking Wharn, and nice bone. Ox bone huh? Don't see many Ox around either. Never seen a Finch, how's the snap and action and feel? Who makes that? Congrats, great unique score. I'll see what I can find looking up the name. Also like your wood knife stand. I make some out of antler tines, so I like the home made pose supports. Cool one.

Thanks, I-Man. Finch is a U.S. company, and to my knowledge, their knives are made in the USA. The Holliday is one of the smoothest 'flippers' I've ever owned. The quickness of the opening and locking into position is amazing. The feel is just right and is easy to grip with no hot spots. Mechanically, this knife is built with simplicity, yet the form and function is exquisite. As to 'snap'...there is none when closing. The liner lock is unlocked with the thumb and is also smooth as silk. With practice, one can close this knife one handed without fear of the blade snapping down on your fingers. It closes very smoothly.

The wood knife stand is just something I put together out of scrap pieces of wood. Sanded and screwed together. I wanted something a bit more creative and a stand that wouldn't 'fold up' on me like the plastic photo holders do. I've got about six others I made. There is a thread somewhere where I posted pics of them...can't remember what thread.

KLJ77 wrote: ↑Wed May 05, 2021 3:15 pm I-Man comes through again with a beauty.

Ken98...very nice pick ups on those RR's.

I received this Ox Bone Finch Holliday a week or so ago.

Beautiful knife Ken. I've had the model with black linen Micarta on my list for ages, and I'm hoping to pull the trigger soon. Congratulations on a very sweet folder!

KLJ77 wrote: ↑Wed May 05, 2021 10:23 pm Thanks, I-Man. Finch is a U.S. company, and to my knowledge, their knives are made in the USA.

LJ,
The link I posted a few posts above states that Finch knives are designed in Stilwell, KS and manufactured by QSP.

QSP is a China based company and personally, I would buy a QSP or a Finch knife any day. In fact, I probably will eventually as I really like that Holiday of yours as well as most of the offerings from both brands.
http://www.qspknife.com/about.asp

Railsplitter wrote: ↑Thu May 06, 2021 12:32 am

KLJ77 wrote: ↑Wed May 05, 2021 10:23 pm Thanks, I-Man. Finch is a U.S. company, and to my knowledge, their knives are made in the USA.

LJ,
The link I posted a few posts above states that Finch knives are designed in Stilwell, KS and manufactured by QSP.

QSP is a China based company and personally, I would buy a QSP or a Finch knife any day. In fact, I probably will eventually as I really like that Holiday of yours as well as most of the offerings from both brands.
http://www.qspknife.com/about.asp

Thanks Rick for this correction. I missed the QSP part somehow. Nevertheless, like you, I am very impressed with my two Hollidays and don't regret buying either of them. The superb workmanship, style and design is eye catching and the simplicity of function is the best I've ever experienced.

Railsplitter wrote: ↑Thu May 06, 2021 12:32 am LJ,
The link I posted a few posts above states that Finch knives are designed in Stilwell, KS and manufactured by QSP.

QSP is a China based company

And I get in a huff over a $50 RR?

Thanks Mark. When you're ready to pull that trigger, you won't be disappointed.

jerryd6818 wrote: ↑Thu May 06, 2021 12:12 pm

Railsplitter wrote: ↑Thu May 06, 2021 12:32 am LJ,
The link I posted a few posts above states that Finch knives are designed in Stilwell, KS and manufactured by QSP.

QSP is a China based company

And I get in a huff over a $50 RR?

That's actually the perspective that I should have. I'd save more money for retirement if I was a little more disciplined about my knife spending. Heck, I'd probably just sit around and rot if I retired anyway.

I'm planning a road trip to Grand Prairie Knives next week. Too bad they don't carry the Finch brand yet.

Railsplitter wrote: ↑Thu May 06, 2021 12:37 pm I'm planning a road trip to Grand Prairie Knives next week. Too bad they don't carry the Finch brand yet.

I didn't know they're located in Illinois. Just a skosh over an hour down I-55. That's not bad at all. Good luck.

These are beautiful knives, but they are manufactured in China. Scroll down to the end of the specs.

https://finchknifeco.com/pages/holliday

Just got this new one in the mail from a member store and administrator, Orvet Customs(Dale).
A 4 inch Beretta Lockback. 440 SS Blade. Brass pins and Olive wood handles w/checked pattern.
Made in Italy.

dlr110 wrote: ↑Thu May 06, 2021 2:55 pm Just got this new one in the mail from a member store and administrator, Orvet Customs(Dale).
A 4 inch Beretta Lockback. 440 SS Blade. Brass pins and Olive wood handles w/checked pattern.
Made in Italy.

Did Dale do the covers on this or are they original??
Either way they are very attractive.

edge213 wrote: ↑Thu May 06, 2021 3:27 pm

dlr110 wrote: ↑Thu May 06, 2021 2:55 pm Just got this new one in the mail from a member store and administrator, Orvet Customs(Dale).
A 4 inch Beretta Lockback. 440 SS Blade. Brass pins and Olive wood handles w/checked pattern.
Made in Italy.

Did Dale do the covers on this or are they original??
Either way they are very attractive.

Those are original factory handles.

A very smart looking knife. Love Italian design.

Koji Hari is one of the most well known Japanese custom knife makers working today. This little gem -3" closed- is composed of highly polished stainless steel for the frame which is deeply fluted. Presentation grade MOP is inserted into both sides of the handle. This is a liner lock. The thumb stud is a small pearl.

As usual I suggest enlarging the photos.

Oh my, David...just WOW! That is a gorgeous looking Beretta Italy folder. And I love the checkered scales. You're fortunate to have seen this before I did, otherwise, "I" would be showing it off instead of you. You have a keeper there.

Garry...that is one beautiful Koji Hara. Very unique and eye catching.

Thanks LJ. I probably won't use it as an edc.

Quick Steel wrote: ↑Thu May 06, 2021 6:58 pm Thanks LJ. I probably won't use it as an edc.

No sir, I wouldn't either. The one I have is a safe queen, too.