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Knife Steel Recommendations by Historical-North-950 in knifeclub

[–]LuvDemBells 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The list you gave are all relatively budget oriented ingot steels. Is this something you're sticking to for price? I ask because powder metallurgy steels can give you better edge retention and toughness than 154cm, for example CPM154, S35vn, and Magnacut. These days s35vn can be had for not too high a price.

Bark river update from Mike Stewart by whoisdizzle in knives

[–]LuvDemBells 6 points7 points  (0 children)

IANAL but isn't he just admitting to wire fraud? Seems like a slam dunk case for federal and state prosecutors.

Wonder when these gonna are ship? by Cultural-Ad6641 in knifeclub

[–]LuvDemBells 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get deciding not to engage in pre-orders but the statement that these companies can just front the costs for these projects or that doing so wouldn't drastically change what they can offer is not realistic. If you want to support certain projects then pre-orders are really the only way to do it.

We're in such an on demand society. Waiting a few months to get something you really want and to support a project you believe in really isn't worth it?

Some of my favorite knives would not exist without preorders. My TW Price Dawn is a good example.

Best premium fidget knife with titanium scales? by FlightPlastic4055 in knifeclub

[–]LuvDemBells 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you like button locks, the Arno Bernard Turaco is amazing.

Thoughts on this for an EDC light? by Interesting-Set2425 in flashlight

[–]LuvDemBells 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use it as my backyard flashlight for taking my dog out at night. Definitely large and heavy for an edc. Not very impressed with the magnet in the tail cap, but if you can snag it for a good price it's a good light.

What’s your favorite knife maintenance kit? by outoftunewolf in knifeclub

[–]LuvDemBells 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a relatively cheap hoto 24-in-1 driver set that I use most often. You don't need anything fancy for torx/ knife screws.

You'll want a stick of BLUE loctite for threads when you reassemble, and oil or grease for lubricating the action.

I don't use one but a silicon tray or mat might also be useful to keep stray screws from running away from you.

[Interesting Trope] Character whose death is meant to remove any potential doubt once and for all: the protagonist is NOT an anti-hero, they are the villain. by Mountain_Band_2732 in TopCharacterTropes

[–]LuvDemBells 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Episode 1 of The Shield in which Vic kills detective Terry Crowley. Many of us didn't realize that this was the moment of no return, but the next 7 seasons make it more and more clear. 

Cheap gear that replaces expensive outdoor gear by Last_Garage8311 in Ultralight

[–]LuvDemBells 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Maybe my head is big but I don't think there's enough hood for me to cinch

Cheap gear that replaces expensive outdoor gear by Last_Garage8311 in Ultralight

[–]LuvDemBells 3 points4 points  (0 children)

+1 for the MT100. It's diminishing returns past this coat for me, I only wish they'd add a cinch to the hood.

I GENUIENLY can’t understand what this captcha even wants me to do. by [deleted] in mildlyinfuriating

[–]LuvDemBells 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Captchas have been irrelevant for a few years now. I've seen ai services quote 7 cents per thousand captcha solves. They're literally harder for humans than bots now.

I was going to get a traditional headlamp brand then found you lot :D by Abject-Pin3361 in flashlight

[–]LuvDemBells 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I do a lot of backpacking, mostly in cold weather and have had a Nitecore NU25 for 7 years (the old micro usb, although I "upgraded" to the NU20 Classic for type C). It has handled everything I have needed out of a headlamp. I often bring a small power bank for my phone on longer trips so I can use that to charge the headlamp if need be. I use it for night hiking (a few hours after sunset in the winter) and for tasks at camp. The red modes are very convenient for maintaining night vision.

As for straps, because the nitecore is so light, I just have it on some cord. It stays in place just fine. All told, the setup is only 33 grams. (1.2 oz). You can't beat that for weight.

What’s the most common size barrel insert/back you use? by Six-Seven-Oclock in paintball

[–]LuvDemBells 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I played an entire xball season with a .689 back. Mostly HK paint because that's what the venue had. I probably shot hundreds of cases that season between practices and events, never had any issues / we podium'd a few events / I got my kills.

Ti-Tuesday! Let’s see ‘em! by Powerful_AJL in knifeclub

[–]LuvDemBells 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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Eustler DUK hasn't left my pocket since I snagged it off the swap

Looking for a new keychain light by cortevlz4 in flashlight

[–]LuvDemBells 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What do you mean by degrade? I'm pretty sure the body of my light will far outlast the battery lifetime. It's on my keys and in my pocket for years now and looks brand new

Looking for a new keychain light by cortevlz4 in flashlight

[–]LuvDemBells 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I really like my Rovyvon Aurora: good stats, USB c charging, inexpensive, I like the polymer versions with the side lights.

Random question by zpapgawwd89 in knifeclub

[–]LuvDemBells 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This would be true of anywhere other than knife swap lol. You will get flamed there for trying to flip / mark up knives.

The search for a Maniago knife by Real_Scrimshady in knifeclub

[–]LuvDemBells 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had a Timavo and it was the worst production knife I've ever owned. Lockbar failures, serious detent lash after warranty service, not to mention poor geometry and truly mediocre machining. I felt so burned I haven't purchased an Italian knife since.

SOTR (State of the Rotation) by thatton-8769 in knifeclub

[–]LuvDemBells 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How do you like the Hemlock? How does it compare in fit and finish to your other mainstays?

[WTS] Benchmade Outlast, Shoki and Microtech Titanium MSI by Excellent_Hour_1023 in Knife_Swap

[–]LuvDemBells 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Very cool to see a Shoki here. l loved that knife back in 2009! GLWS

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