All About Pocket Knives

kennedy knives wrote: ↑Tue Dec 29, 2020 12:10 am

Sharpnshinyknives wrote: ↑Mon Dec 28, 2020 8:28 pm Here is the link to the home page for JKD: https://japaneseknifedirect.com/

Nice site . I like the older site better to bad they updated

Agreed!

I've grown increasingly fond of these Seki scrimmed Lockbacks. 1. They are very well made. Their locks operate smoothly. The edges come well sharpened. Very tight runups. Made by the same company that makes Spyderco and SOG. 2. They are modestly priced. A nice collection could be developed without a big outlay of money. Since the scrimshaw is copied the substantial prices of original work is avoided. 3. Regardless of their particular size each provides a substantial feel while still lightweight. I don't know how this is done; perhaps it is just accidental deriving from the particular materials that are used.

Great looking set of knives, Garry. Can't go wrong with a Seki made knife.

Very handsome group Garry! Just beautiful!

Thank you, LJ. I'm thinking these will make an ideal watch pocket knife for me.

And thank you Marco.

Nice Garry. I haven’t seen those before. I like the scrim work on those, looks very well done. Some interesting blade designs as well. Very nice.

Thank you SSK Mark. Glad you like them. I like that they lay in the pocket flatter than, say, a Barlow.

Quick Steel wrote: ↑Sun Jan 03, 2021 7:43 pm I've grown increasingly fond of these Seki scrimmed Lockbacks. 1. They are very well made. Their locks operate smoothly. The edges come well sharpened. Very tight runups. Made by the same company that makes Spyderco and SOG. 2. They are modestly priced. A nice collection could be developed without a big outlay of money. Since the scrimshaw is copied the substantial prices of original work is avoided. 3. Regardless of their particular size each provides a substantial feel while still lightweight. I don't know how this is done; perhaps it is just accidental deriving from the particular materials that are used.

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Those are some knice knives Gary, I especially like the middle one...

Thanks Willy. The middle one is my favorite too. I do like the blade shape on the bottom knife.

Quick Steel wrote: ↑Mon Jan 04, 2021 5:54 pm Thanks Willy. The middle one is my favorite too. I do like the blade shape on the bottom knife.

Well, we have a threesome guys, cuz the middle knife is my favorite as well!

I received this boot dagger and set of knives today from Mark at SSk, and I don't believe they've been shown in this thread before, although, I was too lazy to check through all 19 pages, so if you've already seen em', my apologies! First is a Tommy Lee designed Paragon Boot dagger that's exactly 8" oal/AUS-8 steel tapered dual-edged dagger blade, NS tapered satin-finish bolsters and pins, and gorgeous black micarta scales. Weighs-in at 3.1 oz.'s, and both edges as sharp as any knife I've seen. Bears Paragon markings and built in Seki, Japan. Then we have a set of IC Cut manual folders measuring 7 3/4" oal and 5 1/4" oal respectively/SS drop-point blades, NS bolsters liners and pins, and beautiful Stamina wood covers. Approximate weights of 5 and 1.5 oz.'s, and very sharp. Built in Seki, Japan and showing IC Cut markings. Smooth and loud walk n' talk on both knives with easy lockback release. Fit and finish is top-notch, and highly polished throughout giving them a gorgeous lustre. To the best of Mark's knowledge the 2 sets he owned were the only 2 he'd seen, so now I'm the proud Canadian owner of a set, and he's the proud American owner of the other. Not a bad thing to be! I went through an absolute nightmare with UPS in receiving these knives, but in the end it was worth every minute of the trouble!

Glad you like them so much Mark. Those are all gorgeous. Those IC Cut knives feel great in hand. So smooth and polished. That stamina wood is warm to the touch.
I still can’t get over the Micarta on the daggers. It’s so perfect and dark that it could pass as ebony.

Wow...those are awesome, Mark. And that Paragon is just down right beautiful.

Thanks guys!

SOG, Sogbuster 2.

deserttrans wrote: ↑Fri Jan 22, 2021 3:24 am SOG, Sogbuster 2.


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I have seen and desired one of these for a very long time. I love SOG knives. That one looks like it is just perfect for any job.

deserttrans wrote: ↑Fri Jan 22, 2021 3:24 am SOG, Sogbuster 2.


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Very nice D.T.! I was watching a YouTube vid just last night, and the fella was showing his knives, and when he got to his SOG Sogbuster 2 he said he'd owned it for many years and it was one of the best knives he's ever owned. Thanks for posting yours!

I finally was able to snag one of these. Seki Cut made in Seki Japan. Designed by Bob Lum before he passed away. The blade is made of some extremely tough D2 tool steel and is razor sharp. This knife locks up tight and is as solid as it comes. The handles look to be G10. Any other information that anyone has on these is always welcome. I know these were made for an event called “Encounter”. This knife really blew me away when I took it out of the box. I wasn’t expecting such a solid and big knife. This one is going in the collection.

Absolutely gorgeous knife Mark! I've been looking at these for awhile, but the higher price has kept me at bay from pulling the trigger. Enjoy yours!

Thanks Mark. I was trying for 2 that night and the other one, surprisingly went for a good bit more and I dropped out. This one came in high but not too high. If I had known how great this was, I would have paid more for it and the other one, it’s “legacy knife” in my opinion. Thinking about taking the listing down on the Strike Force knife I have and keep these together, both are legacy knives and superb quality and in the same category. These would go well with all my Paragons.

Congratulations on your Bob Lum acquisition Mark. Lum is one of my all time favorites. We lost him much too soon. The knife has wonderful lines.

Thanks Garry, I am very impressed with this. I need to search out more of his knives. Seki Cut did a great job on executing his design.

Sharpnshinyknives wrote: ↑Sun Jan 24, 2021 9:46 pm Thanks Mark. I was trying for 2 that night and the other one, surprisingly went for a good bit more and I dropped out. This one came in high but not too high. If I had known how great this was, I would have paid more for it and the other one, it’s “legacy knife” in my opinion. Thinking about taking the listing down on the Strike Force knife I have and keep these together, both are legacy knives and superb quality and in the same category. These would go well with all my Paragons.

Sounds like a very good plan Mark. I've looked at your Strike Force everyday, sometimes more than once, for the past 2 weeks, and I've been teetering on the fence about asking you to take it down and hold it for me, but your idea of taking these 2 and adding them in with your Paragons is the way to go. All are supreme quality knives that deserve the attention you're showing them. Congrats!

Out of his Custom series comes a fine hunting knife from Ichiro Hattori.

I love that false edge on top, gives that an incredible look. Very nice.