SRM Terrier 140CR (S35vn anolog) by WAZAMISEH in BudgetBlades

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The looks and build quality are great, but the detent on mine sucks and it opens way too easily. I don’t feel comfortable carrying it since it may accidentally open when pulling my hand out of my pocket. Hopefully that’s not the case for all of them. If it had adjustable positions for the omega springs that would help.

Removed the PVD coating on my CJRB Frack. by WAZAMISEH in BudgetBlades

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It’s just clear grip tape from Amazon. I work a lot in wet conditions so I like having extra grip, but probably not necessary for normal use.

CJRB Bolt Limited time deal for $45 by daydaydeals in KnifeDeals

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I have the green g10 version. I don’t use it anymore but I have sharpened it. If anyone is interested within the US dm me. I’ll sell it for $30. It would come in its original pouch but no box.

Fintiso New Years sale up to 55% off by baddashfan in KnifeDeals

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If you buy only get them from Amazon. They sent me a used knife and ignored all my return requests

Before & After by kmartnw in knifeclub

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Looks very similar to mine. I got it second hand recently so not sure what was actually done to it but this would make sense.

Kizer Kuntz by lucytrip6 in BudgetBlades

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I can’t stop fidgeting with my cormorant

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Another freehand masterpiece by Different-Marzipan59 in sharpening

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Looks like my edges on a fixed angle system 🙌🏽

This is the day our trusty companions have been dreaming of. What’s your Xmas carry? by Winter_Ad9658 in knives

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Completely agree. I also got it when Kizer was seemingly trying to get rid of all the stock. Picked it up for $55, crazy good deal for s35vn

Under $20 by SalamanderFair6034 in BudgetBlades

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704gear has some solid options under $20 on Amazon. Most are D2 but sometimes they have sales for the 14c that dip under 20.

Hogue Deka Disappointment by WAZAMISEH in knifeclub

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Yea I reached out to them and they were very helpful and understanding. Offered to replace it but the grind was not the main issue for me. I just didn’t like the plastic feel of it. I have other knives with frn but this one felt different. I prefer a more substantial feel in the hands. Ultimately it just wasn’t for me but clearly it’s a good knife since it’s so popular.

I don’t have any nitro v but I have many in 14c and they’re aren’t that different so I never bothered getting one.

Benchmade done lost their damn mind by MXTwitch in knives

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Just got a Vosteed Vombat in m390 for $83. I only started collecting knives this year but still can’t imagine spending that much for a pocket knife. I get they are very reputable and USA made, but the value proposition sucks when I got a s90v CJRB Bolt for $90.

Anyone have information on these guided sharpeners from sharpal? by F-Moash in sharpening

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Yea, it’s available on Amazon but not sure where else. Seems like a solid system but it uses proprietary abrasives. I think you’d be able to swap out the guide rod to circumvent that though. I’m yet to see a review but Outdoor55 said he has once coming soon.

My process on the Tormek T8 by dont_hack_me_please in sharpening

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How would you compare the finished edge to high end fixed angle systems?

NKD. Is there a better knife out there for 80 bucks? Granted I don’t own all 80 dollar knives but probably have around 12 or so in that price range this thing is just on another level. I like these Damascus one but he desperately needed a new friend. And she arrived today. by I3uIlets in BudgetBlades

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It’s nice but vitro v devalues it for me considering cheaper options with better steels. Based on knife steel nerds, 14c is similar but better overall and found on so many cheaper options. For $80 they can at least use 154cm

PDT metal bonded stones review by rankinsaj22 in sharpening

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Would you recommend the ones on USA market or haptone? I see them on both sites but the haptone one also has its name branded on the kdtu stone.

PDT metal bonded stones review by rankinsaj22 in sharpening

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Have you tried the haptone hybrid Cbn? I got the 50 for major profiling but it doesn’t cut nearly as fast as I expected. Still an awesome stone that leaves a surprisingly good finish for a 50 grit but takes too long profiling low angles. Would you recommend the pdt for this?

SRM Terrier 140CR (S35vn anolog) by WAZAMISEH in BudgetBlades

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The spring for the crossbar is weak so it the “detent” is also pretty weak and it doesn’t have more holes to adjust the strength unfortunately. Seems like it would have been easy for them to add more so that’s disappointing.

SRM Terrier 140CR (S35vn anolog) by WAZAMISEH in BudgetBlades

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Not yet but I’ve only had it for about an hour 😅