All About Pocket Knives

Posted: **Tue Mar 23, 2021 3:06 pm**

I understand dog. It has always fascinated me. I still don't understand how it is that a knife 12" in OAL clipped inside a jacket pocket can remain so unobtrusive; and with the weight being barely noticeable.

I am sure this was produced in Mr. Chen's old factory, the one that burned down some years ago in Dalian. After overcoming that set back and not satisfied with the quality of the steel he was receiving he made his own steel. But the report I have encountered is that both he and his son Ron have retired and are no longer connected to Hanwei which was taken over by some investment group.

Posted: **Tue Mar 23, 2021 8:06 pm**

This knife is strictly a user, and it performs. Patterned after a Dexter Russell beaver knife, but hand forged.

Easily my favorite and most used fixed blade.

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Posted: **Tue Mar 23, 2021 8:18 pm**

It clearly looks like it would be excellent for trapping as well as for more common endeavors. It has great character.

Posted: **Wed Mar 24, 2021 12:20 pm**

Quick Steel wrote: ↑Mon Mar 22, 2021 2:56 pm I've had this Hanwei blade a long while and it is one of my favorite fixed blades. Because of the special clip on the sheath this knife can easily be worn on the inside pocket of a suit coat, vest, sport jacket etc. So worn, there is almost no perceived weight nor is there any printing of the blade through the material. It has always struck me as sort of phenomenal. Unfortunately, I don't get much use out of its fine blade because I do not work for the CIA or some similar daring-do organization. The sheath clip is very strong with a small button at the guard which releases the knife from the sheath. All of this makes for an impressively smooth and fast draw.

I am unsure what was behind the development of this rig; there has to be an interesting story behind it. I have seen other tactical undercover rigs. This one is unique in providing and successfully hiding a 7" blade with a 5" handle. Of course it doesn't have to be concealed and the excellent blade with its beautiful hamon can be used for any purpose.

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I LIKE it Garry!! KOOL!!!

John

Posted: **Wed Mar 24, 2021 1:04 pm**

Thanks John. Maybe it was designed for an urban wander.

Posted: **Wed Mar 24, 2021 2:23 pm**

Quick Steel wrote: ↑Wed Mar 24, 2021 1:04 pm Thanks John. Maybe it was designed for an urban wander.

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Maybe

John

Posted: **Sat Apr 03, 2021 7:04 pm**

Here's my several-months-old Buck Model 119....
Reasons I like this knife:

1. It's made in the U.S.A,

2. It's mine,

3. It's legal carry in Arkansas,

4. It's a solid value for the dollar and a good EDC.

Mark

Posted: **Sat Apr 03, 2021 9:07 pm**

Working Edge wrote: ↑Sat Apr 03, 2021 7:04 pm Here's my several-months-old Buck Model 119....
Reasons I like this knife:

1. It's made in the U.S.A,

2. It's mine,

3. It's legal carry in Arkansas,

4. It's a solid value for the dollar and a good EDC.
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Mark

John

Posted: **Sun Apr 04, 2021 1:16 pm**

Working Edge wrote: ↑Sat Apr 03, 2021 7:04 pm Here's my several-months-old Buck Model 119....
Reasons I like this knife:

1. It's made in the U.S.A,

2. It's mine,

3. It's legal carry in Arkansas,

4. It's a solid value for the dollar and a good EDC.
20210403_135839.jpg
Mark

5. They look darn good!

Nice one, Mark!

Posted: **Sun Apr 04, 2021 1:40 pm**

toomanyknives wrote: ↑Sun Apr 04, 2021 1:16 pm
Working Edge wrote: ↑Sat Apr 03, 2021 7:04 pm Here's my several-months-old Buck Model 119....
Reasons I like this knife:

1. It's made in the U.S.A,

2. It's mine,

3. It's legal carry in Arkansas,

4. It's a solid value for the dollar and a good EDC.
20210403_135839.jpg
Mark
5. They look darn good!

Nice one, Mark!

Many thanks...!
Mark

Posted: **Sun Apr 04, 2021 5:42 pm**

Working Edge wrote: ↑Sat Apr 03, 2021 7:04 pm Here's my several-months-old Buck Model 119....
Reasons I like this knife:

1. It's made in the U.S.A,

2. It's mine,

3. It's legal carry in Arkansas,

4. It's a solid value for the dollar and a good EDC.
20210403_135839.jpg
Mark

Beautiful knife Mark.

Congratulations and use it well!

Posted: **Sun Apr 04, 2021 5:45 pm**

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Beautiful knife Mark.

Congratulations and use it well!

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Thank you, Sir, much appreciated..!!!

Happy Easter, btw.....HE IS RISEN...!!!!!

Posted: **Sun Apr 04, 2021 6:10 pm**

Working Edge wrote: ↑Sun Apr 04, 2021 5:45 pm

Beautiful knife Mark.

Congratulations and use it well!

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Thank you, Sir, much appreciated..!!!

Happy Easter, btw.....HE IS RISEN...!!!!!
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And a very happy Easter to you as well Sir!

Posted: **Sun Apr 04, 2021 8:56 pm**

This is an Al Mar. Typical fine quality. Comes with a lined sheath. 7" blade; 4" grip. Would prefer 5".

Posted: **Sun Apr 04, 2021 9:10 pm**

Quick Steel wrote: ↑Sun Apr 04, 2021 8:56 pm This is an Al Mar. Typical fine quality. Comes with a lined sheath. 7" blade; 4" grip. Would prefer 5".

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Very nice Garry.

Looks like a quality sheath as well.

Posted: **Sun Apr 04, 2021 10:00 pm**

Beautiful knife Garry.

Posted: **Mon Apr 05, 2021 12:53 am**

Thanks Marco and you are right. It is one of the best sheaths I have seen. Totally suitable for very rough use.

Posted: **Mon Apr 05, 2021 12:56 am**

Appreciate the comment dog. The blade is highly polished but I couldn't capture that.

Posted: **Tue Apr 06, 2021 8:35 am**

Did a few more ZMK1'S for 2 friends , both the middle ones , Stag and micarta

Posted: **Tue Apr 06, 2021 10:23 am**

Very good looking knives, Zed. I'd be pleased to carry any of them.

Posted: **Tue Apr 06, 2021 1:53 pm**

Very NICE Paul !!

John

Posted: **Tue Apr 06, 2021 1:55 pm**

Quick Steel wrote: ↑Sun Apr 04, 2021 8:56 pm This is an Al Mar. Typical fine quality. Comes with a lined sheath. 7" blade; 4" grip. Would prefer 5".

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KOOL Garry!!! That looks like it is a handful in a GOOD way!!!

John

Posted: **Tue Apr 06, 2021 5:34 pm**

zed6309 wrote: ↑Tue Apr 06, 2021 8:35 am Did a few more ZMK1'S for 2 friends , both the middle ones , Stag and micarta
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Beautiful knives Paul!

You are a seriously skilled craftsman!

Posted: **Fri Apr 09, 2021 3:19 pm**

Thanks guys, I designed this knife 3yrs ago , my friends company in Nepal make the blades for me out of 5160 spring steel, I make the sheaths and do the handles in different materials but mainly micarta with G10 liners , my favourite is Antler , it's got a scandi grind that I fine tune to a x cross scandi/convex , I also do a 90% spine towards the top of the spine to spark a ferro rod, this one in the pic is one of my own ZMK1'S

Posted: **Fri Apr 09, 2021 4:35 pm**

John

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