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Re: Black knives matter

Posted: Fri May 06, 2016 3:48 am
by orvet
Here is one I got yesterday.
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Closed view
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The BDZ-1 steel is sure sharp!
I think this will be my next new EDC!

Re: Black knives matter

Posted: Fri May 06, 2016 4:15 am
by orvet
I see one bad thing about posting from an Android phone...
No way to edit the pics after you take them; just snap & post. ::td::

The phone is so small I can't tell if the pic is in focus or not. ::disgust::

Re: Black knives matter

Posted: Fri May 06, 2016 1:26 pm
by jerryd6818
Ahah! It's a Blur. How do you and the Tanto blades get along?

Re: Black knives matter

Posted: Fri May 06, 2016 2:01 pm
by orvet
jerryd6818 wrote:Ahah! It's a Blur. How do you and the Tanto blades get along?
I like them if they are ground properly and can get really sharp, like this one.
The point on it is really fine for fine detail cutting and the elbow in the cutting edge works well for precision cutting that requires a bit more force.
I didn't think I would like them and steered clear of them for years but once I tried a good one I was hooked.
I still like my traditional knives, but I almost always have one "tactical" knife on me in additional to traditional patterns.


There are a couple improvements I would suggest to Kershaw on the Blur:
1- Make it a true flipper and not an A/O.
2- A chisel grind on the blade would make it even sharper!


BTW, does anyone here have any observations about the BDZ-1 steel? This is the first time I have used this steel.
It is hard to judge it from a couple days use, but so far I am impressed.

Re: Black knives matter

Posted: Sat May 07, 2016 2:44 pm
by Quick Steel
Dale, I love those Al Mars.
Ditto. Just found your Al Mars today. Not only do the Al Mars perform well but are about the most comsistently handsome production knives I know of.

Re: Black knives matter

Posted: Sat May 07, 2016 3:20 pm
by orvet
Quick Steel wrote:
Dale, I love those Al Mars.
Ditto. Just found your Al Mars today. Not only do the Al Mars perform well but are about the most comsistently handsome production knives I know of.

When Al was alive (he died in 1992), his knives had the best fit and finish of any production knife of that time, better than the F & F of most custom knives of that era.

Al had a degree in design from a college in CA. He put that knowledge into the design of his knives and other products reflects, which those products show. Al also had a line of tactical gear he designed that reflected his penchant for designing items with real world practicality and style. I sure wish I had picked up one of his Tac Jackets when they were available! ::dang::

Re: Black knives matter

Posted: Sun May 08, 2016 12:49 pm
by philco
Most of my black knives (at least most of the folding ones). Spydies and SOGs.

Re: Black knives matter

Posted: Sun Jun 19, 2016 11:25 pm
by roofsc
Case Tri-Fold

Re: Black knives matter

Posted: Thu Jul 28, 2016 11:55 pm
by roofsc
a different kind of black knife

Re: Black knives matter

Posted: Wed Dec 28, 2016 3:50 pm
by Jayronife/
My Ganzo knives :wink:

Re: Black knives matter

Posted: Thu Dec 29, 2016 2:36 am
by knife7knut
Here are a few,"black" knives that matter to me.
Benchmark Rolox
Boker
Buck 340
Buck 422plus
Buck 442T
Cold Steel Recon
CRKT for the NRA
CRKT M16
CRKT M21
Gerber 425

Re: Black knives matter

Posted: Thu Dec 29, 2016 2:49 am
by knife7knut
A few more:
Gerber Ring Hole
Gerber Bolt Action
Kershaw 1620
Kershaw 1475
Kershaw 1670
2 Normarks
Ranger by Imperial
Schrade Walker-Lake
Schrade X
SOG

Re: Black knives matter

Posted: Fri Dec 30, 2016 2:14 am
by gwelker62
This thread made me realize all my 'black' knives are Cold Steel.

Re: Black knives matter

Posted: Fri Dec 30, 2016 2:32 am
by FRJ
I've got a Trailmaster. How do you like yours?

Re: Black knives matter

Posted: Fri Dec 30, 2016 3:22 am
by knife7knut
One more and I'm outta here.
Ontario OSP10

Re: Black knives matter

Posted: Fri Dec 30, 2016 11:56 am
by wazu013
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Re: Black knives matter

Posted: Tue Jan 03, 2017 5:20 pm
by CheckSix
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Re: Black knives matter

Posted: Fri Jan 06, 2017 3:11 am
by gwelker62
FRJ wrote:I've got a Trailmaster. How do you like yours?
I really like it. Although I haven't really used it yet and I've had it for almost 10 years. Got it for camping in the back country... and I've been camping once since then. ::doh::

So I just take it out every once in awhile and fondle it. 8)

Re: Black knives matter

Posted: Fri Jan 06, 2017 4:42 am
by FRJ
Well, like you, I haven't used mine a whole lot either. I am really impressed with the design of it. It seems like a real good fit for me.
I'm glad to have it around weather I use it or not.
Thanks.

Re: Black knives matter

Posted: Fri Jan 06, 2017 5:39 am
by gwelker62
Yeah, that Trailmaster is a hoss of a knife. I imagine it could make short work of removing body parts. I feel extra manly just by holding it. :D

Re: Black knives matter

Posted: Fri Jan 13, 2017 7:57 pm
by Lansky1
As a traditionalist, I didn't think I would ever support Black Knives Matter, but after recently picking one up of the ebony variety, I'm now an advocate ...
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Re: Black knives matter

Posted: Sun Jan 15, 2017 5:53 pm
by gwelker62
Lansky1 wrote:As a traditionalist, I didn't think I would ever support Black Knives Matter, but after recently picking one up of the ebony variety, I'm now an advocate ...

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Wouldn't that knife be considered a traditional? Or should I ask, what really differentiates the modern tacticool from an old school?

Re: Black knives matter

Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2017 2:29 pm
by Lansky1
gwelker62 wrote:
Lansky1 wrote:As a traditionalist, I didn't think I would ever support Black Knives Matter, but after recently picking one up of the ebony variety, I'm now an advocate ...

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Wouldn't that knife be considered a traditional? Or should I ask, what really differentiates the modern tacticool from an old school?
I thought we were just talking black knives which is why I posted it. It we're talking tactical only, I guess it doesn't apply ::shrug:: ...

Re: Black knives matter

Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2017 3:01 pm
by gwelker62
Lansky1 wrote: I thought we were just talking black knives which is why I posted it. It we're talking tactical only, I guess it doesn't apply ::shrug:: ...
Ok, gotcha. Guess I just read too much into your statement. ::doh::

Re: Black knives matter

Posted: Tue Jan 17, 2017 6:31 am
by Captain O
If I had a black Peanut, I would all it "Sleepy Legume". :roll: ::ds:: ::dang::