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I get that, I don’t like to get my work truck dirty. I clean it out and off just to drive back into a mudpit the next day.I have a hard enough time scratching up a blade on a $40.00 Swiss Army Knife, let alone using a $400.00 knife and getting scratches on one. If I did spend $200.00 plus on a knife it would probably be a self defense piece that just sits in a sheath.
Lost mine (don’t know how). Got a ZT 0620cf to replace it. Very happy. But I want my CQC-7 back!
I used to have the CQC7. I remember I wanted it so bad I traded a straight blade Damascus custom for it. I had gotten the custom boot from a trade for a little mother of Pearl Schrade I had so I didn’t feel bad trading it away. I kick myself now. I can’t remember what happened to the Emerson.
I just searched to see how much. Man, I need to hang onto knives longer.That’s the next knife I want. I’d love a 6 but a 6 is way way way too expensive.
That’s the next knife I want. I’d love a 6 but a 6 is way way way too expensive.
I've bought multiple 4x4 diesels for less.I just searched to see how much. Man, I need to hang onto knives longer.
Lol. So how much do they go for... these CQC-6's...?I've bought multiple 4x4 diesels for less.
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Lol. So how much do they go for... these CQC-6's...?
Enbloc’s NES knife threadsI’ve been clicking all over BladeHQ, but don’t think I can tell which brands are good quality and which are worth the money. I’m looking for a website or YouTube channel to do my research. Any suggestions?
P.S, I have a bunch of inexpensive blades. Looking for a higher quality EDC.
Which one...???I like knives and I like the idea of nice knives, but now that I know the prices of things that go bang, I can't bring myself to buy a knife more expensive than a gun.
Thankfully, I don't have blade ADD any more. Been carrying the same knife for over 20 years now. Had a few short trials with other knives along the way but always go back to this one.
Don’t be afraid to ask. I’m a knife junkie and can help. Most knives these days are decent. There are very few shitty knives besides $5 Chinese shit.I’ve been clicking all over BladeHQ, but don’t think I can tell which brands are good quality and which are worth the money. I’m looking for a website or YouTube channel to do my research. Any suggestions?
P.S, I have a bunch of inexpensive blades. Looking for a higher quality EDC.
Inquiring minds want to know.Which one...???
X3 Which one?I like knives and I like the idea of nice knives, but now that I know the prices of things that go bang, I can't bring myself to buy a knife more expensive than a gun.
Thankfully, I don't have blade ADD any more. Been carrying the same knife for over 20 years now. Had a few short trials with other knives along the way but always go back to this one.
The Scout shop has a decent amount of knives. You can get cheap ones there for the scouts.Holy crap! This thread is a full time job!! Now I know what I’m going to binge research while stuck at home.
There are some questions in this thread about my original ask and interests.
I now realize I’m looking for a few different knives to meet needs. Love the idea of some cheaper knives to share with the Scouts (quality enough to not break or hurt the kids).
I like the idea of a folder as EDC as I also carry my FNX-9 and it just fits my personality of not attracting attention.
But... a fixed knife for Scout activity/hiking needs seems to be an excellent idea and the options are amazing.
Thanks again to @enbloc for all the guidance and the rest of you knife nuts for the advice!
People that have Opinals swear by them. I bought a Morakniv from a friend that was making handles for them. They are crazy sharp. I should break it out and use it in the kitchen.
Opinels are hard to beat as a general light-duty knife, once you factor in cost; they're easy to find in a number of sizes for under $20, but the quality is above-par. With that said, the blades tend to be a little slender; they won't hold up to rough tasks. But they benefit from having like four parts, total; the locking mechanism, for example, is designed with the assumption you might loosen the blade, and it accounts for that.
Moras are almost suspiciously cheap. Sturdy, too. Those are what you baton with.