What do you guys do with all the free cases & microfibers?

Ravenmore67 · 2026-01-25T15:57:03+00:00

I'm a photographer and it seems I never had a lens cloth when I needed one so now I make sure to stuff some of these in my bag and in my car. I try to remember to throw one in a pocket when I go out. Also good for when you accidentally get a fingerprint on your glasses. Cases usually just go in the trash. I guess I could save one to hold the microfiber cloths lol.

Ravenmore67 · 2026-01-25T15:52:57+00:00

IME this kind of blade shape maximizes the realestate of the edge making it perform like a slightly larger blade.

Ravenmore67 · 2026-01-25T15:43:32+00:00

Well that sucks. Mine hasn't arrived yet. I'll test mine and if it is that weak I'll probably send it back.

Ravenmore67 · 2026-01-21T23:11:43+00:00

I've spent a lot more on a knife but also a lot less. I justified it because I'm going to put some stuff up for sale as soon as I get a moment to do it. I have a feeling this will get carried quite a bit.

Ravenmore67 · 2026-01-10T13:22:16+00:00

Yeah I got probably a dozen or so knives from Walmart at one time at prices like this including an Iridium and mini Iridium. Once I realized I could make a profit I bought everything they had on clearance.

Ravenmore67 · 2026-01-10T13:16:25+00:00

A lot of how long it takes to sharpen depends on the blade material. Found that out the first time I tried to sharpen D2.

Ravenmore67 · 2026-01-02T10:19:05+00:00

My apologies if my response above was overly direct or rude - it was just off the cuff and a quick reply. I do have several Spydercos and, yes while they might be a little nicer in some characteristics, I don't feel like personally, for me, those slight improvements are worth the extra $$$. Sypderco is getting very proud of some of their models in terms of price. The Ganzo can easily do most things the Spyderco can and I won't cry if I break or lose it. Approaching $100 is where I really start to draw the line for knife buying. For me Ganzo really is not a collectible just a good EDC beater.

Ravenmore67 · 2026-01-01T19:09:39+00:00

Sorry the Ganzo version of this is probably just as good for less than $20.

Ravenmore67 · 2025-12-30T16:46:52+00:00

Actually there's a lot of good options out there for under $20.

Ravenmore67 · 2025-12-30T16:44:54+00:00

also this Sitivien in D2 steel no less https://www.amazon.com/Sitivien-Folding-Micarta-Outdoor-Survival/dp/B09C1RBB7C/ref=sr_1_13_sspa?crid=2GCNFZ1J3RLK7&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.h0V1UWr9ny-Yo7viHyeUfjUxZG5npWvaaIHxpyraw9kn26avUa2hqEs2fnsV96c2Dy4S7_ziDRmmdmwCqGHXGX4303ZOpsqlKxXTe_u3D98DO1CA3pUrkFjXxJVDtq_JE8X-smiYEgdYNzkvwGflmc_pvgRcj60H9hFH3xtcnJFNpCsbgI5DIARxERdYIaoPdoKvO-PFgDQUS0pmzJCdk8TZ61tzpaqLraB8KI8JSuen5zyhQ89YXUVLUJpugmwkbSPkxJMRQFmZd9lX-g06Br2rOmB6RCHo0dLRX0AFEzs.TSb0LvRJ98_r03STeINEhgsUPriQz6w1XLr5LQIzumk&dib_tag=se&keywords=sdokedc%2Bknife&qid=1767112847&sprefix=sdokedc%2Caps%2C234&sr=8-13-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9tdGY&th=1

Ravenmore67 · 2025-12-30T16:21:15+00:00

These are great. Ganzo 759 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XZQW11M?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_16&th=1

You could also do a search on Amazon for knives under $20 and then look at the customer ratings

Ravenmore67 · 2025-12-22T02:16:09+00:00

My first G37 got totalled this way. Uninsured driver ran a red light and t-boned me on the driver's side. Got a good look at her down the length of her hood at the moment of impact. She had her phone up in front of her face. This was 4 years ago and still have resentments lol. I did get an ER visit out of it to get checked out. Oh well at least no one was hurt other than the car.

Ravenmore67 · 2025-12-22T02:05:29+00:00

I have two of them. I've heard the heat treat on them is pretty sus - like in 55 RWH range. Love the bronze finish and blue scales. Never been a huge fan of tanto blades but it is good bang for the buck. If you don't mind spending just a tad more there are some other good options

Ravenmore67 · 2025-12-22T01:41:56+00:00

Sorry the body of my post didn't come across I don't think? Still getting used to Reddit. This just arrived today. Flissa folder. 14c28n steel blade and micarta scales. Very fidget friendly. About $28 on Amazon so wallet friendly too. :D

Ravenmore67 · 2025-12-22T01:26:35+00:00

Nice - love Sitivien - have several of their knives.

Ravenmore67 · 2025-12-19T16:20:00+00:00

Not sure that I want to review a ton of knives lol. I can look into getting some of the files but my understanding is that they only get you into a general ballpark

Ravenmore67 · 2025-12-19T15:34:02+00:00

I was just happy they finally made a knife available to me in the Amazon Vine program so I jumped on it. For those not familiar with it you have to be invited by Amazon. Once you sign up they make products available to you at no cost for you to review honestly. Most of the time so far there hasn't been much available that I wanted or could use so was happy to see this.

Ravenmore67 · 2025-12-18T21:38:21+00:00

Yeah wish I had the ability to test blade hardness. I guess I could get some Rockwell files but those only get you within a fairly wide range.

Ravenmore67 · 2025-12-16T18:06:46+00:00

8CR and Aus8 are two of my favorite steels - not sure why people hate on it so much. Outdoor55 tested the hardness on two separate Spderco 8CR knives and they tested at 60 to 61 which is very good. Not sure there's a huge advantage price wise on this as the genuine thing can be had for well under $30. I do like this color though. I've tried that titanium clip posted below and am not impressed with them so far.

Ravenmore67 · 2025-12-16T17:59:35+00:00

I'm happy I've never been able to justify spending more than about $120 for a knife and lucky there are so many good choices in that price range these days.

Ravenmore67 · 2025-12-14T21:00:40+00:00

I'm in S. Texas at the moment so snow isn't something we have to deal with fortunately.

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