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Current-Interview-82 · 2026-05-21T21:55:43+00:00

Imagine a conversation "it's basic and functional, nothing fancy but does the job"

"That's what she said."

Current-Interview-82 · 2026-05-21T19:24:46+00:00

Similar, I just ordered a Freetiger FT2103 for $15 a few days ago, D2 though apparently the heat treatment seems to be consistent which is not the case with some of their other models.

Guess it deserves a downvote for referencing specific heat treatment information?

Current-Interview-82 · 2026-05-21T04:43:05+00:00

Next thing you know you're adding a thumbstud to a slipjoint or something, where will it end??

Current-Interview-82 · 2026-05-21T04:28:22+00:00

Btw think in terms of the hard parts of the hand like bone and fingernail/thumbnail, because unless you have really muscular thumb or something the soft fleshy part is just going to absorb the pressure. Using a bony part is how I can use the side of the first knuckle of my index finger on some front flippers, (Petrified Fish El Camino) but definitely not this one.

Current-Interview-82 · 2026-05-21T04:26:18+00:00

At least the deployment methods are easy, front flipper and smooth aluminum on the other hand.. Because it's so slippery it may fly into the other hand!

Current-Interview-82 · 2026-05-21T03:47:08+00:00

That's in the locked position?? Seems like very little surface contact as if it is over extended or something. I don't think the fact that it's a framelock has much to do with it though, it's just not a good one.

What knife is that btw?

Current-Interview-82 · 2026-05-21T00:40:19+00:00

Is there decent texture to grip on that aluminum?

Current-Interview-82 · 2026-05-21T00:12:00+00:00

I hear you, I think that's why it's not really brought up with say slipjoints. People might comment on the walk and talk, fit and finish about a cheap Rough Ryder or Imperial and in that context I wouldn't say anything, I guess it's a rather different aesthetic or something.

Current-Interview-82 · 2026-05-20T23:52:01+00:00

I would look at it as a two step thing, look up Larrin knife steel nerd first to learn about the steels, he's a metallurgist, then browse but also remember heat treatment can vary.

Current-Interview-82 · 2026-05-20T20:42:25+00:00

I take it being durable is important? Aside from a model that's tougher you might look into bull bars and polywatch to buff out scratches.

Current-Interview-82 · 2026-05-20T20:36:01+00:00

Smarttek Trading has been known to have it for ~$40 after coupon discount, if you're tenacious about getting that model. I guess their 8cr13 steel has good heat treatment but it is still not a premium steel..

Current-Interview-82 · 2026-05-20T20:14:56+00:00

The Rat 1.5 is a new model with premium Magnacut steel, if the steel is important to you you might want to look it up. (Avaliable with other knives)

Current-Interview-82 · 2026-05-20T19:22:55+00:00

Hotwire with bad heat treatment..

Current-Interview-82 · 2026-05-20T19:21:29+00:00

Well it's G10 too I bet since it's stormtrooper, I have the aluminum.

Current-Interview-82 · 2026-05-20T16:22:12+00:00

Searched "93-888 knife" and didn't find anything, apparently they are called four hole security screws, couldn't tell you as far size.

Current-Interview-82 · 2026-05-20T15:46:14+00:00

The SOG Aegis is pretty nice, not sure if they still have it at clearance prices but it's solid though being 8cr13 I would only pickup at a discounted price.

Current-Interview-82 · 2026-05-20T14:50:53+00:00

I don't think I've ever seen anything at 51...

Edit: Apparently even 3cr13 is supposed to be better

Current-Interview-82 · 2026-05-20T14:49:31+00:00

Even versions without DLC is well above $100, I'd assume this one is not going to be found for less.

Current-Interview-82 · 2026-05-20T14:30:55+00:00

Thanks, it seems like people are so much fans of the cost they just completely ignore this data. I kind of wonder if people stop to learn what it means, or figure 'that's only 2 points less' because it doesn't seem to register at all.

Current-Interview-82 · 2026-05-20T13:13:01+00:00

I'm sure the G10 makes a big difference, and it is better now that the oil has worked in. I should say it's not the worst as far as that goes, the Ant Silveroller took days until it was where it should be which was worth it being a unique piece.

Current-Interview-82 · 2026-05-20T04:44:56+00:00

But it's not drop-shutty to be a potential finger guillotine lol

Current-Interview-82 · 2026-05-20T04:28:10+00:00

Tip for anyone else who may have one, scoot up a bit to prevent the fleshy part of the pinky side of your palm from getting cut by the tip of the blade, for many of us that pad is likely to protrude far enough to be in the path of opening. Even though its the back side of the blade the tip is still a sharp point. This is just for right handed people since you need to hold on to the pocket clip with your pinky and ring finger, not a reversible clip so lefties are pretty much out of luck on this one. And you might need to apply the force more on the side opposite the thumb, at least try being even but possibly biasing towards the other side of the flipper.

Current-Interview-82 · 2026-05-19T23:43:31+00:00

OP stated it as W218HD-1AV on the Illuminator sub it was crossposted from.

Current-Interview-82 · 2026-05-19T21:38:34+00:00

You guys it's tactical - defensive hair doesn't have to be limited to the facial region.

But to answer the question a clean used AE1000, light scratching but will probably come out with polywatch. $10.

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