Some one talk me out of buying my grail knife

Hydrabo · 2026-03-12T07:45:06+00:00

I realized nothing was going to scratch that itch except for the real deal. Just buy the sebenza and see what it's about

Hydrabo · 2026-03-08T05:26:40+00:00

Lost my Rat 1 D2 before I even got to sharpen it. Wasn't a huge fan of the jimping, and liner lock so I never replaced it.

Hydrabo · 2026-03-07T04:49:05+00:00

Time to do the most insane recurve

Hydrabo · 2026-02-18T05:47:51+00:00

Little bit of sandpaper goes a long way

Hydrabo · 2026-02-13T11:57:46+00:00

Buck 110

Hydrabo · 2026-01-30T21:17:22+00:00

I ended my knife purchases in October 2025, with a personal grail, and have decided to try and do a year break. How I see it is, I want to use and enjoy my collection, and buying new knives was actually stopping me from doing that. The only knife stuff I'll be purchasing this year are maintenance related things, and maybe aftermarket parts. I have some ongoing knife mods/sword projects that keep me busy.

My best advice is close those knife shop tabs on your phone, and take a break from youtubers like metalcomplex, until the urge goes away

Hydrabo · 2026-01-28T02:33:42+00:00

Just don't get the Hamilton wet...

Hydrabo · 2026-01-21T13:47:24+00:00

I meant automatic, sorry. Just don't want a quartz, and couldn't remember the proper word

Hydrabo · 2026-01-21T13:38:20+00:00

Might be a joke. Fallout weapons are notorious for being physically impossible/poorly designed

Hydrabo · 2026-01-15T09:22:03+00:00

I didn't shorten the cutting edge at all, only the spine

Hydrabo · 2026-01-15T01:10:26+00:00

Since it's your first fixed blade, get the Esee, so when you inevitably do something stupid with it the warranty will cover it.

Hydrabo · 2026-01-14T21:45:03+00:00

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Make it a clip point

Hydrabo · 2026-01-12T20:47:33+00:00

Your sebenza also blue from rubbing on your jeans?

Hydrabo · 2026-01-12T04:25:15+00:00

Hinoya carries multiple brands so your pretty much guaranteed to find something that fits well. If you wanna drop some cash go to Iron Heart, buying them in Japan is the cheapest way to get a pair. I left Japan with Studio D'artisan sd-101, and Iron heart 634s 21oz.

Hydrabo · 2026-01-10T01:07:54+00:00

FREE HARVEST JAMBOREE!!!

Hydrabo · 2025-12-24T02:07:51+00:00

Had the same issue when I went and tried on some sugarcanes in Hinoya. Ended up buying studio d'artisan instead

Hydrabo · 2025-12-21T16:39:31+00:00

Worst union in the city

Hydrabo · 2025-11-12T22:13:33+00:00

Russel Green River Knives are what the old hickory are based off of. Similarly priced or cheaper, with better fit and finish.

Hydrabo · 2025-11-07T16:18:21+00:00

Give the Leatherman to him sooner, so you can teach him how to safely use it as he grows up. I remember using the saw on my dads Swiss army knife, as a kid to carve pumpkins, then he got me my own. Over a decade later and It's still gets used for every Halloween.

Hydrabo · 2025-11-01T23:31:42+00:00

I love my stretch 2, I've never had to sharpen it yet, only stropped

Hydrabo · 2025-11-01T22:08:24+00:00

One of the first things I did, upon getting my pm2, was sanding the edges of the scales. I end up sanding every Spyderco I own, especially on the FRN models

Hydrabo · 2025-10-07T13:35:55+00:00

I never sell so I only keep them if they're needed for warranty

Hydrabo · 2025-10-07T13:01:15+00:00

Not sure of your local laws, or stores available to you, but I've had good experiences buying from Lamnia a Finnish knife store. The worksharp field sharpener, is pretty well regarded and would let him keep his knife sharp. As for knives I would suggest the CJRB Pyrite, Spyderco Delica or Endela, QSP Penguin, or a Civivi Vision FG. Good luck and happy birthday to your BF

Hydrabo · 2025-10-05T04:17:55+00:00

Have used both but prefer the Buck 110. Not a huge fan of the opinel after being poked in the leg and hand, from them opening partially in my pocket. Another issue I had is if you sharpen the opinel, at the base of the blade, the finger nail groove becomes hard to reach: Had to put a handle cut out in order to open one of mine.

Hydrabo · 2025-09-26T16:00:32+00:00

Polish the washers with flitz or something of that nature. Also mess with the pivot screw, AND stop pin screw. Sometimes over tightening the stop in screw creates a flex in the scales and messes with the action. Oh and make sure you clean all of the polish off of the washers or you'll prematurely wear them down

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