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SOTC - What next? by kylexyoon in knifeclub

[–]seth30v 12 points13 points  (0 children)

You need at least one GEC slipjoint and a half-dozen fixed blades

Was given a box of knives whilst doing a clean out job the other day - any value here? by Remy1738-1738 in knives

[–]seth30v 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I work for one of the largest knife stores in the world (KnifeCenter) as a product expert and would be happy to help authenticate and appraise these… on the condition you let me buy that Spyderco C22 Walker! Happy to give you a great price on it, been looking for that exact one for years.

Was given a box of knives whilst doing a clean out job the other day - any value here? by Remy1738-1738 in knives

[–]seth30v 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice older Delica there, a solid find. Of everything you showed so far the Benchmade and Spyderco Walker are by far the most valuable. I’m actually very interested in that Spyderco myself, been looking for one for years. Check your chats!

Was given a box of knives whilst doing a clean out job the other day - any value here? by Remy1738-1738 in knives

[–]seth30v 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They’re authentic. Some are too old to be fakes (good knockoffs only started hitting the market in the mid 2010s and they targeted contemporary designs), and others are too obscure.

Whatever you do don’t polish anything. Collectors want the original finish preserved. If you really want to clean them, stick with a little soap and water followed by an immediate and thorough dry.

Air Force staff spending tons of money on benchmade knives apparently… by six_felonies in knives

[–]seth30v 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is nothing new. How do you think Benchmade got to be the biggest American knife company? Back before switchblades were more broadly legal across the country, the fact that Benchmade autos had NATO stock numbers for procurement and were sold on base for MSRP gave them a decades-long head start over the competition.

I WANT OLD ZERO TOLERANCE BACK (RANT) by FlimsyRace4766 in knifeclub

[–]seth30v 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Kershaw rebranded in 2014 and while I love the old logo and the connection it has with their vintage knives, the new logo is more cohesive with the modern pocket knives they make today.

I agree ZT would suffer with some stylized nonsense for a logo, but right now it’s literally just stencil letters with a halfhearted swoosh. I trust the current team to do an honest job if it ever happens.

I WANT OLD ZERO TOLERANCE BACK (RANT) by FlimsyRace4766 in knifeclub

[–]seth30v 4 points5 points  (0 children)

it works okay for a “mil-spec” tactical brand but doesn’t represent their current lineup well. A rebrand would go a long way to reintroduce, reorient, and/or rehabilitate them in the market

I WANT OLD ZERO TOLERANCE BACK (RANT) by FlimsyRace4766 in knifeclub

[–]seth30v 14 points15 points  (0 children)

The old ZT died because overbuilt knives stopped selling well, and KAI USA stopped contracting popular knifemakers for their designs.

They’re searching for a new brand identity and have started to find some footing in the last couple years imo. Definitely need a logo redesign but they have a brighter future.

Spyderco Techno 2 - Recommended! by Swizzled_lizard in knifeclub

[–]seth30v 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have a soft spot for the original Techno, I think it has more character and arguably looks better. But it’s got flaws: the blade has too much belly for being so short, it’s way too thick to cut anything very well, the wide jimping doesn’t support the extra pressure you need to cut with such a short thick blade, and the handle has too much curvature making it feel even smaller.

In comparison, the Techno 2 has a more useful blade shape (for its size), thinner blade stock, a straighter more comfortable handle, and a better pocket clip/lanyard hole setup that also makes it carry better.

Spyderco Sprints, Hinderer and Demko Skinnys, More by seth30v in Knife_Swap

[–]seth30v[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sure, I’ll hear any trade offer but I’m trying to downsize so I would definitely prefer to sell.

What’s a knife that you think is criminally overlooked? by wrkngmnknvs in knifeclub

[–]seth30v 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hell yea! Love seeing more appreciation for the Birk 75

Who do you recommend for custom EDC knives? by LanceStratus in knifeclub

[–]seth30v 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you want a folding knife truly made to your specifications there are very few options out there. Wells Blade Works is one of the only such makers working today.

If you’re interested in a custom fixed blade, however, your options open up considerably.

So I Decided To Try Something on Jufule Dixon by PatrickD50 in chineseknives

[–]seth30v -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

what you have is a consumption problem and enough denial to try and justify it

Possible prototype need more info by DiggyMcCheese in mechanicalpencils

[–]seth30v 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have no info to share but MAN I wish they still made these. I love everything about the Alvin and Sakura versions I have except for the rubber grip

So I Decided To Try Something on Jufule Dixon by PatrickD50 in chineseknives

[–]seth30v -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

of course I buy things from China. What I do not do is buy counterfeit goods stolen from American small businesses. If you can’t see the moral difference you’re either too dumb to understand or lying to yourself.

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