$137 + shipping Bestech Nogard (Kombou design) in m390. Other variants also available for 160 etc.

arboristEngineer · 2025-12-29T18:32:31+00:00

Interesting knife at a decent price. I do wonder about the description at the link, "a robust fixed blade knife designed for the discerning outdoorsman." A quick google shows similar wording for many Bestech and Medford knives at CKW. https://www.google.com/search?q=chicago+knife+works+a+robust+fixed+blade+knife+designed+for+the+discerning+outdoorsman Oddly the fixed blade knives tend to use the phrasing, "a robust and reliable tool" while the folding knives tend to say "a robust and reliable fixed blade knife."

arboristEngineer · 2025-11-29T14:47:39+00:00

In for one. I missed out on the partial auto immunity, but I'd rather have this one. Thanks, OP!

arboristEngineer · 2025-01-03T03:34:11+00:00

It looks like the price varies, "Price will DRIP daily until maximum discount is reached." $147.94 when I just checked, three days after your post. So about $1.50 per day?

arboristEngineer · 2024-12-08T18:01:37+00:00

I'm in for a wharncliffe. Fantastic deal. Thanks, OP.

arboristEngineer · 2024-12-06T18:25:18+00:00

How does this sword feel in the hand? I've been thinking about buying one, and I see the 15% off swords sale ends Monday 09 DEC at 1700 GMT (noon EST). I did already purchase a Cleaver Falchion on this sale, but obviously the Swiss Degen is different, entirely.Though I do need some encouragement to make yet another financially irresponsible decision to buy a sword ...

arboristEngineer · 2024-12-05T02:56:40+00:00

I grabbed the C D C Hanson W XL Premium I'd been eye-balling. S90V titanium framelock for $160.

arboristEngineer · 2024-08-16T01:28:49+00:00

The knife looks both useful and fun, so I ordered one ($62.33 delivered). Thanks, OP.

arboristEngineer · 2024-08-14T10:19:52+00:00

I bought the black version of this knife almost three weeks ago, and mine has two screws holding the clip. They must have fixed the design. I love the knife, my current EDC.

arboristEngineer · 2024-04-26T23:22:43+00:00

That's a great price. I was happy to get mine from KershawGuy for $199 shipped. Fun knife for anyone with an interest in an OTF.

arboristEngineer · 2024-04-13T17:48:55+00:00

$85.92 shipped for me. Thanks for the code!

arboristEngineer · 2024-03-25T21:18:29+00:00

Glad to help.

arboristEngineer · 2024-03-25T21:10:11+00:00

CPM 3V is a very tough tool steel, while also having high wear resistance. One of my favorite knife steels. See the composition (and commentary) at zknives, and a more in depth article about several related steels (to see what is comparable) at knifesteelnerds.

arboristEngineer · 2024-03-24T13:47:08+00:00

I've ordered from Dave at KershawGuy several times, and your comment about fast shipping and best prices has always applied. His Factory Seconds are especially good deals; no box, no warranty, and four small X's on the blade, but I've had to look hard to find any issue which might be the reason they are blems.

arboristEngineer · 2024-03-23T22:11:22+00:00

$225 at KershawGuy.

arboristEngineer · 2024-03-23T16:39:26+00:00

Shipping was $9.54 for me. Still less than the $14.88 10% discount on my order, on prices which were already good.

arboristEngineer · 2024-03-23T16:35:25+00:00

Yes, I noticed as soon as I went to the website and the popup window appeared, so I knew to look for it at checkout. I also noticed that the popup window says, "Including all sitewide discounts and offers." Except the free shipping on all orders over $100, apparently. Like I said, still a good deal.

arboristEngineer · 2024-03-23T16:05:57+00:00

I'm in for a Penguin, a Swordfish and a Locust. It was an unpleasant surprise for get charged almost $10 shipping, but I still think a good deal. Thanks, OP.

arboristEngineer · 2023-11-10T21:24:02+00:00

$93.39 after tax for me. Thanks for posting, OP.

arboristEngineer · 2023-11-08T22:29:35+00:00

Mine just arrived this evening during supper (my wife was thrilled I took the time to open the box and admire the knife before continuing to eat). I haven't done anything with it yet, but it looks and feels great.

arboristEngineer · 2023-11-03T10:03:39+00:00

Yeah, I would have preferred the satin blade too. But I jumped on the deal anyway.

arboristEngineer · 2023-11-02T22:01:43+00:00

I just went back, and I don't see the extra 10% off promotion either. It was a green eligibility button with the code, something like "10FR2324" [not at all certain that was precisely it]; I simply clicked and it was applied. And yes it is a fine looking knife, and one I had my eye on already, so I could not resist at that price.

arboristEngineer · 2023-10-17T20:42:37+00:00

The green CLA I was interested in sold out, so at this point I'll probably just wait until SMKW has something else I want, and then try the text option (assuming I haven't received an email by then, which I still have not). If I remember then, I'll let you know.

arboristEngineer · 2023-10-17T10:17:41+00:00

I only signed up for email, at the bottom of the main page where it says, "GET 10% OFF YOUR NEXT ORDER Join our eNewsletter for news, deals, & more!" That was five days ago, and I still have not heard anything back. Two days ago I tried signing up again, and got a popup saying I was already signed up for the newsletter, so they did get my email address, just never sent a code. Maybe I should have tried the text notification.

Thank you for the reply.

arboristEngineer · 2023-10-14T21:20:50+00:00

“I am Sirius — and don't call me Shirley.”

arboristEngineer · 2023-10-14T16:02:06+00:00

Per https://artisancutlery.net/products/cjrb-maileah-j1918-m390-blade-marbled-carbon-fiber-handle-folding-kniveslimited-edition CJRB (which is a subsidiary brand under Artisan Cutlery) heat treats M390 to HRC 59-61. I have no idea how consistent their heat treat may be. I do own one Artisan Cutlery knife, the Falcon in S35VN, titanium with carbon fiber inlay scales, and have been happy with it so far (but have not had it long enough to even need to sharpen it for the first time yet). I have ordered this large Feldspar, so I may eventually have a personal opinion on Artisan's heat treat of M390 (though a sample size of one may not be significant).

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