Knives You're Contemplating Purchasing

[jmh58]

Oh the waiting..
John

Thus the

And it's worse when you have to wait to buy, then wait until it's shipped, then wait until it gets to you. Waiting sucks swamp water through a flavor straw.

Swamp water.
John

[Railsplitter]

I'm trying to decide between one of these two. I can't rule out the possibility that I might carry it occasionally so I have to consider it a user.

I can get the green one for $18 less than the black one. Hmmm.

[cody6268]

I'm trying to decide between one of these two. I can't rule out the possibility that I might carry it occasionally so I have to consider it a user.

I can get the green one for $18 less than the black one. Hmmm.

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I know I'm impartial that I like green more, but I'd go with green. I'm not crazy about paying extra for simply a different color. Same reason I don't own many special color Alox SAKs. I bought some Maglites the other day, and while I wanted digicam versions, they were like $5 more than the standard model in all regards. I just went with blue as I always do.

[jerryd6818]

I'm trying to decide between one of these two. I can't rule out the possibility that I might carry it occasionally so I have to consider it a user.

I can get the green one for $18 less than the black one. Hmmm.

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That's a no brainer. Same knife. $18 less. Duh.

[Railsplitter]

I'm trying to decide between one of these two. I can't rule out the possibility that I might carry it occasionally so I have to consider it a user.

I can get the green one for $18 less than the black one. Hmmm.

Scout Green.jpg
Scout Black.jpg

I know I'm impartial that I like green more, but I'd go with green. I'm not crazy about paying extra for simply a different color. Same reason I don't own many special color Alox SAKs. I bought some Maglites the other day, and while I wanted digicam versions, they were like $5 more than the standard model in all regards. I just went with blue as I always do.

Smart shopping. I’m torn because of the large blade etch on the green one. I like the green better but I can’t help thinking that the black would be a more practical user.

That etch kind of labels the green one as a collector piece. I could get past that but I fear that I’d be less likely to use the knife freely.

Decisions, decisions.

[jmh58]

1. Case 2015 Sod Buster Jr. Raspberry scales..
2. SAK Spartan Tye Dye scales..
3. Artisian Cutlery Mini Proponent Burlap Micarta handles..
3. CRKT M16 Bronze handles, black oxide blade/hdw..
Gotta dream..
John

So of these I moved on and kicked them all to the curb.. BUT.. There are others now!!!
John

[Dan In MI]

Sportsman's Guide has had a pack of 5 Columbian military surplus machetes for $30 that are all supposedly new in the catalog for a couple years.

Never mind that I have no practical need for these whatsoever; I am thinking of getting some. Did you wind up buying any, and if so, how did you do?

[cody6268]

Sportsman's Guide has had a pack of 5 Columbian military surplus machetes for $30 that are all supposedly new in the catalog for a couple years.

Never mind that I have no practical need for these whatsoever; I am thinking of getting some. Did you wind up buying any, and if so, how did you do?

I haven't yet, but I'm glad you reminded me. I had actually forgotten about them.

[Colonel26]

Sportsman's Guide has had a pack of 5 Columbian military surplus machetes for $30 that are all supposedly new in the catalog for a couple years.

Never mind that I have no practical need for these whatsoever; I am thinking of getting some. Did you wind up buying any, and if so, how did you do?

I haven't yet, but I'm glad you reminded me. I had actually forgotten about them.

I got on the site and just about bought a package of them myself. Sure would be useful in clearing shooting lanes for deer season, but when I saw the outrageous charges for shipping, tax, etc... I passed.

[Dan In MI]

When I saw the outrageous charges for shipping, tax, etc... I passed.

If you're a member of their buyers' club, and you spend over $XX, you get free shipping. Oversized items doubtless would still incur an extra shipping fee. Whether machetes fall into that category, I can't say.

[Colonel26]

When I saw the outrageous charges for shipping, tax, etc... I passed.

If you're a member of their buyers' club, and you spend over $XX, you get free shipping. Oversized items doubtless would still incur an extra shipping fee. Whether machetes fall into that category, I can't say.

Yeah I checked in that. Buy the time I paid for the membership and then bought another item or two to get my total up high enough to get free shipping, it was going to be a wash.

[1967redrider]

I didn't know I needed these until yesterday. The Kershaw is USA made.

[geocash]

Well, I keep searching for a Henckels made before 1960. Stockman, preferably, but not exclusively. And a Queen Congress with Winterbottom bone made in the 1950s or 1960s would make me happy, if the price was right. And something with "C. Bertram" on it. Or three eyes. The prices I see when I do find something tell me I should be selling rather than buying but I don't feel like I'm accumulating when I sell. And I like what I have for the most part & don't wanna sell.

[cody6268]

Probably buying a Buck 119 tomorrow. I'll have to order it, as our local Ace Hardware doesn't really carry knives; and that particular Ace is in a seedy part of the town it's in.

$60, but I got an $10 off $50 coupon in the mail today that isn't valid until tomorrow. That will bring the price down to a quite meager $50. Going to have to buy something cheap to put it $1 over to get the limit for free shipping, however.

Copper and Clad does carry the old-design flap-style full-enclosure sheath. It may be $35 (equal to more than half the cost of the knife), but I will have to buy it when I get the 119. My '70s 105 came without the sheath, so I had to buy the current (wide keeper strap) design. That design is so fiddly, and near impossible to use.

[Steamboat Willie]

Buck 535. Very intriguing.

[Ridgegrass]

Railsplitter: That Boker pattern is one of the most comfortable knives in the hand. Buy both. J.O'.

[jerryd6818]

The only one on my wish list right now. Just waiting for Sept. 1st to roll around.

[Papa Bones]

The only one on my wish list right now. Just waiting for Sept. 1st to roll around.

[1967redrider]

I have these in my cart but keep resisting pulling the trigger.

Took several months but I finally pulled the trigger. Full size 535 cheaper than the 533.

[cody6268]

As soon as Moore Maker's staff confirms this one is a Queen, and not just an old photo before production got moved to Bear, I'm getting this one.

It's $57, in-line with OLD Queen Workhorse prices prior to close.

Moore Maker 3301OB, Orange/Blue Bicolor Stockman--3 7/8" closed. I suspect the intentionally mismatched handles may explain why this guy's still hanging around.

Hopefully, it isn't actually this one--roughly the same design and same 3 7/8' size produced by Bear. Or worse, an old listing someone messed up and never removed.

https://www.mooremaker.com/store/p306/% ... F8%22.html

I may actually buy two--one to have as an EDC, the other to put up.