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r/knives • u/callmestinkingwind • 12h ago
Meme how did you use your knife today?
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r/knives • u/DotBetaSDK • 17h ago
Question Weekly Goodwill stop bears some fruit. Maserati?
Always walk up to the glass case first when walking into my local Goodwill because you’ll find neat stuff like this.
Loved the look of the steel and need a backpacking knife with umph. Left it out in the sun for 5 minutes and I think I have Orks nearby because this thing is intense!
Apparently a limited run know nothing about it other than the Maserati logo.
r/knives • u/NoEntertainer5803 • 7h ago
Question Massachusetts law regarding stilettos
Hi guys, I’m new to the realm of knives and wanted some advice from the sub. I have always been a fan of the stiletto style of knife - in particular, the handle of them rather than the actual double pointed blade. I was looking to potentially buy one but it be only one sided vs double. Technically speaking, that would just be a “normal” automatic knife
I want to also preface I would like to CARRY this knife rather than just have it at my house as a collectible as I’m aware that is legal already
My question is, is that legal in Massachusetts? Not focusing on Boston’s odd laws regarding knives, just the general state. Again, I like the style of handle and don’t intend to get one that is double sided, but is that still illegal as it’s “stiletto” or no?
Sorry if this is a dumb question
r/knives • u/Jay-Da-PSU • 13h ago
NKD! Kizer Madrac AirTI
New Madrac AirTI in crystallized titanium, M390. Absolute beauty!
r/knives • u/CeeZfoto • 10h ago
Question New to knife collecting..found this in backpack I had a bought years ago..how to restore?
Spyderco Delica 4 with vg-10..
r/knives • u/Maanu1141 • 2h ago
Question Looking for a fidgety, sharp and good-looking folder around $350
Hello everyone!
I’ve decided that I want to get a proper folding knife for some reason. It’s probably going to spend about 99% of its time at home on my desk, where I’ll mostly be playing with it as a fidget toy, and occasionally showing it off to the boys when we’re having a party or something and have that wow factor. 😄
What would be your one-and-done knife around $350? I’m looking for something that comes as sharp as possible from the factory, has a really satisfying and enjoyable action when opening and closing, and looks really good as well. I’d also prefer something with a blade around 3 inches (7.8 cm), since I already have quite a few Victorinox SAKs and would like something with a bigger blade.
I should also mention that I’m based in Europe, so quite a few of the popular American brands aren’t really available here.
Thanks a lot, and I’m looking forward to hearing your recommendations!
r/knives • u/Doneone14 • 16h ago
Showcase What are we carrying on Labor Day knife fam?
Kizer coywolf
r/knives • u/JediMasterboobies • 13h ago
Question Help Identifying this Grafting Knife
I wanna know where I can get this type of Grafting knife or knife from
r/knives • u/Bush-teaser • 26m ago
NKD! Simple et efficace
J'aime beaucoup ces lames scandinaves, simples et efficaces sans être agressives.
r/knives • u/Glum_Plate5323 • 15h ago
Showcase Let’s see them carries today!
What y’all carrying today? Have a great holiday!
r/knives • u/Any_Consideration638 • 20h ago
OKD (Old Knife Day) Happy labor day everyone!!!!....
Tops street scalpel, protech Malibu and a spyderco stove pipe....have a great labor day everyone!!!!
r/knives • u/HumanRestaurant4851 • 12h ago
I've made this knife! (OC) Loved making these! Pair of TDR Knives' Saevus, 14C28N with Cerakote, OD G10 and Cordura Kydex sheaths
OKD (Old Knife Day) Reunited with an old friend
I though I lost this K2 a few weeks back camping, but I found it in my stuff today. I have a lot of cool knives, Benchmade, Spyderco, Vosteed, CRKT, Kershaws, Gerbers, this old beater has been my go to EDC for a long time. It's not flashy but it's tough, you can open and close it with one hand. It has a philips, which I use all the time working in server racks, and a standard, which is good for prying. It's been a good friend and I am so glad to have it back!
r/knives • u/lilcole1 • 14h ago
Question What is it and it it worth restoring?
I found this knife in a bin of old tools at a yard sale. It has seen its better day but I thought I’d post here before tossing it. I’m willing to clean it up if it’s worth anything. I can see JAPAN on one side and Hand Made High-Carbon Stainless Steel on the other side.
r/knives • u/Ralph-the-mouth • 14h ago
Showcase I like the view of this knife from the back.
Kunwu Padre with the fixin’s
r/knives • u/Maanu1141 • 15h ago
Question Kizer T1 BD Elmax — Is There Anything Better Around $150?
Hello guys! After a day of research and the inevitable urge to buy a knife, I’ve pretty much settled on the Kizer T1 BD Elmax at around $123 shipped, also tempted by the Drop Bear Zero at the exact same price.
I picked the Kizer mainly because they seem to have a pretty good reputation for their knives arriving insanely sharp from the factory. I went with Elmax because I’m looking for as much edge retention as possible. I honestly have no idea how to sharpen a knife properly and would like to avoid having to do it for as long as possible. 😂
I know its main purpose will probably be sitting on my desk while I constantly open and close it like a fidget toy, rather than actually doing any serious cutting.
Do you guys think there’s a better option, even around the $155 range, that’s also just as fun to fidget with?
Looking forward to your recommendations! I have this weird feeling that I’m missing out on some better options before placing the order, even though the T1 seems to check pretty much all my boxes.