Knives. Knifethread.

[Anton D]

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I really tried to confine her collection to the kitty-litter powder-room but they seem to have taken asylum in her soho, as well.

Thank you!

I love life when I meet someone with a collecting passion.

I have a friend whose wife has that same sort of passion of "WKWUs" (White knob wind ups!)

 

[Fahzz]

Knifemaking is 10/10 interesting!

I don't forge, but I am a solid solid Forged in Fire addict.

I admire y'all's skill at knifemaking.

My favorite kitchen toy is a Horl sharpening kits because a klutz like me can get a good edge....working through the three different sharpening discs is kind of relaxing, too.

(I like Knife or Death, too.)

Do you like that Horl thing? My brother sent me one. Interested in others' experience. Thanks.

 

[ta240]

California is much envied and imitated.... for all the wrong reasons.

Benchmade - that is out of Oregon - would not ship their auto-knives to Californians.
wink, wink!

In many areas of CA a carrying a 3" or larger folding blade can be a felony if the officer wants it to be. I see so many great knives that I just can't have here. I guess most manufactures don't want to do 2 7/8" blades because then when people searched for 3" or longer theirs wouldn't show up. I shortened my current knife blade on a grinder to get it under that limit but wouldn't want to do that with an expensive or harder blade.

 

[pseudoid]

In many areas of CA a carrying a 3" or larger folding blade can be a felony if the officer wants it to be.

The exact statement by the OrangeCounty District Attorney was along the lines that "...since the CA [pocket knife] law is not specific enough, it is best to not carry one...". This was after a news release (circa mid-1990s) about an 18-year old locked-up for 6 months for possession of a 'small' pocket knife... he was immediately released w/dropped charges.
oooops... sorry!

 

[ta240]

That is the other thing I ran into, the laws can be pretty vague and each county and city has their own version. To make it even worse the cops often don't know the law; they just know what someone told them or what they heard. I know a guy that got told by a cop that his knife with a flipper to open was a switchblade. I carry a copy of the law that says they are not switchblades; but with the wrong cop that might not even help.

 

[Anton D]

Do you like that Horl thing? My brother sent me one. Interested in others' experience. Thanks.

I enjoy it!

It's easier than a proper 'stone' and gets my edges way sharp.

I think it's a bit pricey but would buy it again.

 

[pseudoid]

I've always been tempted to bid on 'seized' TSA pocket knife auctions...

If you hurry, this lot is currently running at a bid of $75USD....

 

[ta240]

That is a lot of box cutters. How do so many people forget they have box cutters with them?

 

[Laserjock]

That is a lot of box cutters. How do so many people forget they have box cutters with them?

Right? Not sure I’d take that box of you gave it to me.

Edit: spelling error

 

[pseudoid]

That is a lot of box cutters.

...and we all know how you can cut up an airplane, as if it was an amazon delivery box... mid flight, no less!

 

[Blumlein 88]

That is a lot of box cutters. How do so many people forget they have box cutters with them?

That may be from 50,000 people. I can see workers or others forgetting a box cutter in carry on luggage or even their pocket. I went to Federal Jury duty and forgot I had a knife on me. Was an everyday carry and I just didn't notice. They let me seal it in an envelope and leave with the officers at the door. Of course I walked into the kitchen/break room and there was a complete set of large kitchen knives that dwarfed what I was carrying. Security theater anyone? Anyone seen Silence of the Lambs? Why do they let people continue to use pens in a courthouse?

I'd probably buy that box for $75. Enough boxcutters to keep a few, and give a few to other people.

 

[ta240]

I know I get so used to wearing my knife that I've walked into places I shouldn't have with it on.

 

[ta240]

Thank you @digitalfrost, a very nice Thread and I am surprised that I didn't find it earlier.

Gawd! I probably have more sharpeners than most people have EDCs. But my latest darling is this one. By far and for $70 (to start).
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Work Sharp "Precision Adjust Knife Sharpener" << HomePage

How does it work for longer kitchen knives? Do you reposition the knife to keep the angle the same at the end or does it do okay with it locked in just once?

 

[Fahzz]

That is a lot of box cutters. How do so many people forget they have box cutters with them?

Yikes!
Box cutters were the weapons of choice on 9 11.

 

[Laserjock]

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Do you have a favorite knife steel?

 

[AdamG]

Do you have a favorite knife steel?

Do you mean for sharpening or steel grade type?

If the former I use these:

Amazon.com

If the latter, I like several types of knife steel. One of my favorites for holding an edge and ease of resharpening:

D2 Steel Properties

D2 steel is an air hardening, high-carbon, high-chromium tool steel. D2 has high wear and abrasion resistant properties.

www.steelexpress.co.uk

For a more corrosive resistant, and edge retention steel CPM 154 Steel is another option but it tends to be more expensive. Trade offs it takes more work to resharpen but holds the edge longer. In a Marine environment I would go with CPM 154.

 

[pseudoid]

I'd probably buy that box for $75. Enough boxcutters to keep a few, and give a few to other people.

I've always been tempted to bid on 'seized' TSA pocket knife auctions...

In the early days of TSA' creation, there were some excellent auction 'deals'. Such airport confiscations were not as monetized nor travelers as aware, as today.
Paying $100 for a boxful of these may have yielded a few good ones... but not no moh!

 

[pseudoid]

I really tried to confine her collection to the kitty-litter powder-room but they seem to have taken asylum in her soho, as well.

Please don't give me "likes" for that requested reply photo above... that I am embarrassed about!

 

[pseudoid]

Do you have a favorite knife steel?

I had posted 4 graphs about knife metallurgy on post #109.
It may be best to own a variety knives with different cutting edge metallurgy, for different types of cutting needs.

ADD: If I am not mistaken, the different blade alloys require different 'edge-angles' and the manufacturers know best. When you must realign the edge crystals via sharpening, it is best to NOT change that edge-angle. I have zero sous-chef education, so I prefer to use a sharpener, which can allow fine and accurate angle adjustment to fit the blade at hand!

 

[pseudoid]

How does it work for longer kitchen knives? Do you reposition the knife to keep the angle the same at the end or does it do okay with it locked in just once?

I don't own any samurai-size kitchen knives but the longest (~20cm) in inventory (not this one) requires no repositioning.

[Thank you for forcing giving me a reason to sharpen a few knives in the kitchen to keep peace in the house.]