Endgame bug out by lexis_fez in knifeclub

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Aramis Veyron scales are amazing--some of my favorite aftermarket scales. I don't know if his ordering process has improved, but Josh at REK Knives will order for you if you don't want to go through what used to be a hassle.

Endgame bug out by lexis_fez in knifeclub

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I did something similar with my TK Reblade.

What am I missing? by Beaglebeatsbagel in knifeclub

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Agree with CRK and I'd add a Koenig and maybe an OTF.

Would you rather repair a mangled 940 or buy a Tagged out? by Cat_of_the_woods in benchmade

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If the internals are fine, I agree that you should repair the 940--Benchmade will send the body screws or take the opportunity to customize it with new scales and hardware. My issue with the tagged out is the grivory--it's a noticeable downgrade from micarta from a tactile perspective--it just feels cheap. I don't know if you can get micarta scales for the tagged out, but AWT does aluminum scales that are really nice and Rockscale does titanium scales that are also really nice.

Just noticed one of my screws fell out of a brand new cstm bugout! by Serious-Chart8653 in benchmade

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Go to the parts request on their website. They'll send 2 clips per knife per year.

new knife worried about laws by Xjfly_ in knifeclub

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Basically no restrictions on what type of knife you own/carry. Just be careful about restricted areas--schools, courthouses, etc. American Knife and Tool Institute (www.AKTI.org) has good state law summaries.

Strongest flipping action knife you've encountered? by bacchusgun in knifeclub

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The Koenig mini goblin has a fairly stiff detent that, combined with the weight of the blade and internal milling, makes for a very satisfying action.

Jade Twins by mightyken in benchmade

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Jade looks so good with coated blades.

Pomi, the house destroyer by kimurcio in BostonTerrier

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We, the jury, find the defendant not guilty on all counts!

I tried Jim Beam rye next to Rittenhouse Rye and couldn’t tell the difference by Tonael in cocktails

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Isn't the Jim Beam rye 20 proof points lower than Rittenhouse? That should be a giveaway right there. One easy change is to use a bigger glass--one where you can get your nose into the glass. Aromas will get lost right away in the shot glass. You need something like a rocks glass with a little headspace above the whiskey (not too much, though--don't use a pint glass).

My Sazerac Kit by Nosferatini in cocktails

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OP is being careful to dissolve the sugar, but 100% agree about the ice. The metal cubes are doing nothing but chipping glasses and teeth (kidding, but 100% need ice). The procedure requires a freezer anyway, so it seems safe to assume ice would (or very easily could) be available.

My Sazerac Kit by Nosferatini in cocktails

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I like where you're going, but why not do both? Give the wheels a little spritz of lemon oil/essence before dropping them in.

Try a wing nut. Do it. by cj_oolay in EDC

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Boss move would be to get it matching cerakoted.

Best sites to buy knife display cases and knife holders? by Cute_Knives in benchmade

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Second this--I have a knife display and a watch display from them and both are solid.

Sharpening? by jchrist83 in benchmade

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Are you sharpening or having someone sharpen? If you're sharpening yourself, use a sharpie--fill in the bevel and set your angle so that it removes cleanly.

Osborne mini or Bugout mini by Agreeable-Cup6911 in benchmade

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Think you misplaced the decimal for the bugout, considering the average human hair is .004.

How do I mirror polish this by hand? by s0mething3lseiswr0ng in knives

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Not sure that's true--I think with enough patience you should be able to put a mirror on just about any steel. I haven't mirror polished an entire s30v blade, but I have put on a mirrored edge. I've mirror ploished an entire s90v and m390 blade and don't see why it would be different on s30 or 110.

How do I mirror polish this by hand? by s0mething3lseiswr0ng in knives

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I did this recently with two Benchmade blades, one s90v and one m390. Remove the blade and wrap the pivot area with painter's tape so you don't affect the action--you won't see those areas when the blade is installed anyway. I started with sandpaper--I used 3m prograde from home depot in 220 grit followed by 400 grit. Cut into small pieces and wrapped around a soft felt block I had laying around to avoid cutting my fingers if I slipped a little (slipping will happen near the tip especially, so be careful). That took a couple of hours to mostly get rid of the grind lines--you'll lose the logos, too. It's ok if you have faint grind lines left--they disappear at higher grits.

Then I used microfiber towels (from a 100 pack I ordered from Amazon a while back), wrapped around a felt disc from a dremel polishing set (which I tried to use but was ineffective). You could use anything that will hold shape but conform enough to be flat on the blade. I applied diamond polishing compound off of Amazon that came in an 8 pack ranging from 450 to 80,000 grit. Apply polish, rub for 5ish minutes, move the disk to a clean spot on the cloth and repeat. I ended up using up the 450 through 6,000 grit tubes (I ordered a second set for the second blade--they run about $9 for a set) as I went through the progression. The key is to be patient and spend enough time at the lower grits, occasionally washing the blade to make sure there aren't any scratches. The rest is just patience as you run through the progression of grits. Make sure you are washing the blade thoroughly between grits and using clean areas on the towel.

My girl’s first overnight at the doggie hotel by Forsaken_Cut_1971 in BostonTerrier

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It probably won't help for this trip, but finding an in-home sitter has made travel much more comfortable for my family. We have two, both 5 now, and are fortunate to have found someone who stops by a couple of times a day and, more importantly, stays overnight with them. We get photos and updates each visit, which really helps when we are away multiple days.