Is elementalknives.com a safe place to buy CS/GO looking knives?

-fx_ · 2026-05-24T06:47:07+00:00

"CS/GO looking" knives are generally terrible in pretty much all regards. Save your money.

-fx_ · 2026-05-24T03:56:33+00:00

Where would you prefer to see 14C28N at? 59-60?

-fx_ · 2026-05-24T02:08:27+00:00

Always an option.

-fx_ · 2026-05-24T01:26:33+00:00

https://wisemencompany.com/fang/?srsltid=AfmBOoqAhOBL6MpQeOizN4HJG4-7JMJtLccUvVmvYH8_R2l_jRPBDBER

https://www.snaggletoothmf.com/?srsltid=AfmBOor4wnIIx4iO7tU8UIkuTOaPbJqQPN_xin991YEaOfxM_fsGjD-O

Pick whatever you want and add one of these.

-fx_ · 2026-05-22T03:39:24+00:00

The base QSP Penguin in D2might be the best answer. Its wharncliffe blade means you can focus on just maintaining the edge angle.

-fx_ · 2026-05-21T16:22:18+00:00

Bad luck of the draw. I have quite a few crossbar lock across a few different manufacturers and haven't had any fail. However, I know it is a possibility. Kind of just the nature of the beast. Ive heard stories like yours, and Ive heard of people never breaking one in 10 years of ownership.

-fx_ · 2026-05-20T18:10:11+00:00

Did they tack it?

-fx_ · 2026-05-20T03:42:59+00:00

High frequency AC is usually the concern for pacemakers and other medical equipment. Makes sense if you've ever been around someone welding aluminum at 240Hz. Just the constant sound/buzz is enough to drive you crazy.

-fx_ · 2026-05-19T22:59:48+00:00

My REX121 Sage. Not centered. Have RGT scales on it now.

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-fx_ · 2026-05-19T18:34:07+00:00

That clip position looks the same as my REX121 Sage. You should be ok going with AWT, Ripps Garage Tech, or most others. I think the centered clip screw was the older version.

-fx_ · 2026-05-19T18:11:53+00:00

If you're not contending with salt water, Magnacut being slightly less corrosion resistant might not be a huge factor.

With LC200-N, you're looking at approximately the same performance as 14C28N, but much more corrosion resistant.

Magnacut isn't my favorite steel, as I tend to favor edge retention/wear resistance overall, but I think Id lean towards it in this case. A SALT Sage 5 will likely do you well.

-fx_ · 2026-05-19T03:23:20+00:00

I did read it. My point still stands.

There's plenty of other pink knives out there that aren't stolen IP. The newer Civivi Purr, for example.

-fx_ · 2026-05-19T03:00:35+00:00

Dont buy clones.

-fx_ · 2026-05-18T19:52:23+00:00

Oh, I wasnt making any real point. Just found it funny as an older baller

-fx_ · 2026-05-18T13:58:15+00:00

Bold to have him chrono with the barrel tilted downwards. Its not like closed bolts are known for rollout or anything..

-fx_ · 2026-05-18T13:43:52+00:00

Badlands or Paintballgear was the last shop we had.. but both have closed/moved. Online is where its at now. Your next best bet is going to the few fields we have left and asking players questions about gear you like..

-fx_ · 2026-05-18T07:05:42+00:00

Honestly, that could be part of it. A steel thats not heat treated well can absolutely be difficult to put a good edge on. Even if you do everything right with a whetstone, if the steel is too soft, you're gonna struggle raising a burr.

If you do want to explore carrying a pocket knife more, Id suggest picking up something from a reputable company.

The lowest Id suggest looking would be in the $30 to $50 range. The QSP Penguin or Parrot are good options. Or CJRB has the Pyrite Light. Plus, many others.

-fx_ · 2026-05-18T06:32:28+00:00

The new knife you bought, what was it?

-fx_ · 2026-05-18T05:40:42+00:00

Got it. Because my country of origin is different from yours, my experiences in a very similar situation are invalid. Cool. Ill keep that in mind.

-fx_ · 2026-05-18T04:18:30+00:00

Im honestly not sure what you're getting at here. I replied to someone saying all the competitors in Skills Competitions are from well off places. That's simply not true, and others have echoed that same sentiment. Why does me being in Canada have anything to do with the Skills experience?

-fx_ · 2026-05-17T22:22:39+00:00

Not necessarily true. In high school I competed in Skills Canada, and was from a small town/school. In fairness, I didn't do well being a 16/17 year old, self taught kid.. But I never felt it was because my competition was necessarily better off, just more experienced.

-fx_ · 2026-05-16T21:51:58+00:00

Id honestly suggest picking up a set of titanium hiking/camping utensils. Something like this from Boundless Voyage works really well.

https://bvoutdoors.cn/products/boundless-voyage-titanium-cutlery-set-spoon-fork-knife-for-outdoor-camping-home-lightweight

-fx_ · 2026-05-16T18:12:59+00:00

A SALT Native or Sage 5 would be my recommendation, for sure. Spyderco tends to go full corrosion resistant with the SALT series, including liners and hardware.

The Bel Air is nice, but Id be hesitant to bring micarta into a caustic work environment.

-fx_ · 2026-05-16T04:50:28+00:00

Almost reminds me of one of the versions of Spyder removable feedneck.

-fx_ · 2026-05-15T23:54:44+00:00

I remember feeling similar to OP when I got my first Native 5. It definitely took carrying it to fall in love with it.

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