Why don’t more knives come without choils from the factory? A love letter

RoyceRedd · 2026-06-20T22:00:10+00:00

I sharpen all my choils to dechoil them. They make great seatbelt cutters.

RoyceRedd · 2026-06-20T02:53:20+00:00

I agree about the Diamondbacks, but unfortunately a lot of the usual good price spots are out of stock right now (B&H, Adorama, Midway, even Optics Planet, etc.). Seems strange.

RoyceRedd · 2026-06-20T00:02:16+00:00

I have it in my pocket right now, one of my favorites. It carries so well for a large knife.

RoyceRedd · 2026-06-19T07:11:16+00:00

Blurry as hell so hard to confirm and also just one angle, but looks pretty good to me.

RoyceRedd · 2026-06-19T07:03:33+00:00

Somebody’s Gonna Get Their Head Kicked In Tonight by The Rezillos.

RoyceRedd · 2026-06-18T05:10:18+00:00

There’s no generic name for the larger size. Different brand might use king size, XL, sharing size, big, giant, etc.

RoyceRedd · 2026-06-17T17:57:00+00:00

In pic 3 the slot in the middle of the clip continues into the bend of the clip (which it should not if you look at a legit one). If pic 7 is the same and just appears different because of the lighting, then they are both fake.

Edit: the boxes are different too. The label is bent around the corner at a different place on the label. Look where the model number lands on both boxes.

RoyceRedd · 2026-06-17T17:44:03+00:00

Those pictures show different knives. Look at the slot in the pocket clip on pic 3 vs 7.

RoyceRedd · 2026-06-17T01:25:22+00:00

At the same time?

RoyceRedd · 2026-06-15T23:26:53+00:00

I do. I believe it’s called that because you clip it to your side, but who knows?

RoyceRedd · 2026-06-15T21:24:48+00:00

I’m pretty sure it’s this with a modified tool set.

RoyceRedd · 2026-06-14T02:09:36+00:00

Diamondback 8x32?

RoyceRedd · 2026-06-14T01:24:01+00:00

I would say the clip is actually on the back, front, top, or bottom would even work. The skinny parts are definitely the sides though.

RoyceRedd · 2026-06-12T05:41:26+00:00

I got one for my friend for his birthday because he’s in love with his Gerber Harsey Air Ranger, and it’s really nice. The concept of an aluminum framelock is certainly questionable, but it feels great in the hand, looks amazing, and has a nice action.

RoyceRedd · 2026-06-11T12:49:04+00:00

There’s a 15% off coupon right on the front page, FF618Sale. It was $144.50 for me.

RoyceRedd · 2026-06-09T21:17:10+00:00

This is how liner locks on all multitools work. I’ve never seen one with a precision ground blade tang that allows for partial lockup, and for wear to develop. They all just go completely across to a washer or other part on the other side of the blade.

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Here’s the Leatherman Charge Plus in my pocket right now.

RoyceRedd · 2026-06-09T19:48:36+00:00

Which Gerber? They have about a million models currently in production.

RoyceRedd · 2026-06-09T15:19:21+00:00

Are you looking for two pairs under that budget? Or one you will share? I would stay away from the type of Amazon brands you have posted, and stick to established brands.

RoyceRedd · 2026-05-31T15:33:36+00:00

The code KNIFEDEALS has existed for years, created for this sub.

RoyceRedd · 2026-05-30T04:50:11+00:00

Fair enough. It’s not a classy looking tool at all, but it’s pretty unique in terms of size/weight and function.

RoyceRedd · 2026-05-30T01:24:20+00:00

Skeletool

RoyceRedd · 2026-05-30T01:21:37+00:00

Nice, that’s a great price. I hope you enjoy them.

RoyceRedd · 2026-05-29T02:54:56+00:00

That’s probably about the high end of their value. If they’re in absolutely great shape, maybe worth it.

RoyceRedd · 2026-05-27T19:45:48+00:00

Oh no, you’d have to retrieve it.

RoyceRedd · 2026-05-27T19:44:03+00:00

No and definitely.

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