All About Pocket Knives

The one in my rotation today is...
an excellent Kershaw #4383 Culpepper; 3.25" Satin Clip Point Blade; Polished Black G10 Handles
with Stainless Steel Bolsters.
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TripleF wrote: ↑Wed Oct 12, 2022 7:35 pm My 351217 AAPK!!!

Thats a beauty FFF, glad to see one out and about. Of all from that run yours is the only one I see around here. Great show and keep advertising for AAPK.

ebrandwein wrote: ↑Fri Oct 14, 2022 2:33 pm Remington Trapper today

Beautiful knife, love that jigging and color. Great blades too.

Eads1999 wrote: ↑Thu Oct 13, 2022 9:35 pmGEC 71

Sweet Bull Nose. Looks well loved on too, best way to have them.

1967redrider wrote: ↑Thu Oct 13, 2022 12:17 pm Awesome carries, Scott and David.

Going with a Karate OTF in D2 and Jade G-10 today. New USA company, I'm impressed and waaaaaaaaaay more affordable than their equally produced competition.

How do you like that auto? I followed your lead and knabbed one for a nephew who loves autos and can't really afford the Microtechs. He loves it, thanks for the heads up.

DM11 wrote: ↑Wed Oct 12, 2022 7:51 pm Whittler and a Trapper

Beautiful pair. I am really liking that wood, the desert ironwood has got some of the best grain I've ever seen. Sweet looking knives.

The old Robeson is still with me after a few days. The Camillus Scout just showed up and in the pocket it went.

Thank you Ivoryman.

Bumblebee carry today.

My EDC is this one:https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09G2 ... BR9AN&th=1

It is a cheap knife, but I look at it scientifically rather than sentimental value. Also, I have to do work on it to make it good. I pick this because it is strong inside out which I will show in a little bit. the lining on each side with the frame lock is 0.06" thick, this make a strong foundation. The blade material is D2 which is mid-low end steel. For self defense, edge retention is NOT the most important thing, toughness is more important in survival situation.

Here are a few pictures of my modified knife.


1) I choose this knife because there is a very deep curve so the index finger rest securely in to prevent the knife from being push into the hand when doing shanking. I even smooth out the frame lock show by the RED arrow to make the curve deeper. I also cut the end of the handle shorter to make it shorter for carrying.

2) I work on the frame lock to have a deep engagement as shown by the RED arrow. Look at the frame lock is sitting well inside the width of the blade.

3) Lastly, and just as important as the deep curve for the index finger. The internal part of the blade where it rotate on the handle. You'd be surprised a lot of heavy duty looking knives are very thin on that part. That to me is a critical part of the knife. If you use the knife to pry, you put a lot of stress on that part. It need's to be thick. The part on this knife is quite robust as shown:
I have more expensive knives, but this clearly the best bar none. I am waiting for the Off-Grid Enforcer and see whether it's any better. I am not done shopping yet.

I really sharpen all my knives, NONE of them came sharp at all, I have to sharpen every single one of them.

Ivoryman wrote: ↑Fri Oct 14, 2022 8:39 pm

1967redrider wrote: ↑Thu Oct 13, 2022 12:17 pm Awesome carries, Scott and David.

Going with a Karate OTF in D2 and Jade G-10 today. New USA company, I'm impressed and waaaaaaaaaay more affordable than their equally produced competition.

How do you like that auto? I followed your lead and knabbed one for a nephew who loves autos and can't really afford the Microtechs. He loves it, thanks for the heads up.
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The old Robeson is still with me after a few days. The Camillus Scout just showed up and in the pocket it went.

Nice duo, Ivory. Glad to have helped, too. I love the Karate Tactical OTF and don't see how the Microtechs could be any better. The best part was the price, and F&F is totally beyond that of the $30 versions.

1967redrider wrote: ↑Fri Oct 14, 2022 11:49 pm

Ivoryman wrote: ↑Fri Oct 14, 2022 8:39 pm

1967redrider wrote: ↑Thu Oct 13, 2022 12:17 pm Awesome carries, Scott and David.

Going with a Karate OTF in D2 and Jade G-10 today. New USA company, I'm impressed and waaaaaaaaaay more affordable than their equally produced competition.

How do you like that auto? I followed your lead and knabbed one for a nephew who loves autos and can't really afford the Microtechs. He loves it, thanks for the heads up.
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The old Robeson is still with me after a few days. The Camillus Scout just showed up and in the pocket it went.

Nice duo, Ivory. Glad to have helped, too. I love the Karate Tactical OTF and don't see how the Microtechs could be any better. The best part was the price, and F&F is totally beyond that of the $30 versions.

I sell the cobratech OTF and not had the first problem with them. I bet I’ve sold 20 of them and I can’t imagine paying 3x the money for MT they can’t be that much better.

Alan0354 wrote: ↑Fri Oct 14, 2022 10:06 pm My EDC is this one:https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09G2 ... BR9AN&th=1

I have more expensive knives, but this clearly the best bar none. I am waiting for the Off-Grid Enforcer and see whether it's any better. I am not done shopping yet.

I really sharpen all my knives, NONE of them came sharp at all, I have to sharpen every single one of them.

Nice mods and welcome to the thread! I like your review and pictures too.

JamieinWV wrote: ↑Fri Oct 14, 2022 11:53 pm
I sell the cobratech OTF and not had the first problem with them. I bet I’ve sold 20 of them

I will check those out, Jamie.

1967redrider wrote: ↑Sat Oct 15, 2022 12:00 am

JamieinWV wrote: ↑Fri Oct 14, 2022 11:53 pm
I sell the cobratech OTF and not had the first problem with them. I bet I’ve sold 20 of them

I will check those out, Jamie.

Also have had good results from the OTF Templar knives. I think they all may come from same factory because a little different in them.

garddogg56 wrote: ↑Fri Oct 14, 2022 10:21 am A little Boker on this fine Friday

I really like that Boker, Dogg. The tree shield is one of my favorites. They made a.cool looking barlow with the tree stamp on the bolster, which I always admired. Boker made some good knives, yours is a fine example.

Cold Steel AD-10 vs. Buck 722, both in S35VN. The weight of the CS is probably close to twice that of the Buck.

That's a great group DM. love seeing a bunch of stag together to compare and contrast. Killer little Ka-Bar-lo.

313 Mike wrote: ↑Sat Oct 15, 2022 2:02 am

garddogg56 wrote: ↑Fri Oct 14, 2022 10:21 am A little Boker on this fine Friday

I really like that Boker, Dogg. The tree shield is one of my favorites. They made a.cool looking barlow with the tree stamp on the bolster, which I always admired. Boker made some good knives, yours is a fine example.

Thanx Mike that little Boker fits well in the watch pocket and holds a great edge

DM11 wrote: ↑Sat Oct 15, 2022 8:53 pmKIMG4111~2.JPG

Typical of your wonderful carries. You have fortunate pockets.

My wine barrel handled Camillus....

Sweet carries everyone!

Got a couple of Lock Backs & a Case Peanut today.

Ivoryman wrote: ↑Sat Oct 15, 2022 10:50 pm That's a great group DM. love seeing a bunch of stag together to compare and contrast. Killer little Ka-Bar-lo.

doglegg wrote: ↑Sat Oct 15, 2022 10:56 pm

DM11 wrote: ↑Sat Oct 15, 2022 8:53 pmKIMG4111~2.JPG

Typical of your wonderful carries. You have fortunate pockets.

Thank you Ivoryman and Floyd. I went to a wedding yesterday evening and thought I should carry some nicer knives.

You're welcome anytime DM. Keep 'em coming.
Little jewelry today, low impact use, no heavy cutting anticipated.

Ivoryman wrote: ↑Sun Oct 16, 2022 7:58 pm You're welcome anytime DM. Keep 'em coming.
Little jewelry today, low impact use, no heavy cutting anticipated.

Couple dandies there Ivoryman! You always have good carries. I dont always comment but they dont go unnoticed.

Longhorn and 19

DM11 wrote: ↑Sun Oct 16, 2022 9:16 pm

Ivoryman wrote: ↑Sun Oct 16, 2022 7:58 pm You're welcome anytime DM. Keep 'em coming.
Little jewelry today, low impact use, no heavy cutting anticipated.

Couple dandies there Ivoryman! You always have good carries. I dont always comment but they dont go unnoticed.

Thanks, that's what I think about every time you post a pair. Beautiful Cattle knife too, and very nice Sheffield Lambsfoot.

Well, just to have a little contrast with all the great looking knives being posted, here's one of my shop knives that is certainly not beautiful by any stretch, but is quite functional nonetheless!
It's a Colonial by the way.

EDC all weekend