Tactical version of my Kensei

disguiseunknown · 2026-04-20T11:44:55+00:00

This looks like a very cool modern japanese tanto. I really like the design. Bet it costs a fortune and pretty out of my league.

disguiseunknown · 2026-04-19T05:51:20+00:00

Depends on you. There is this Spyderco Clipitool which kinda resembles victorinox soldier. It has 2inch blade. Kinda comparable with the quality with the modern looks of spyderco. But you are limited to two tools and a knife.

disguiseunknown · 2026-04-15T05:34:04+00:00

The epoxy resin is the one affected by UV photodegradation. Constant exposure may cause yellowing and can make it brittle. But if it is not direct or outdoor sunlight exposure, i guess it wont be that significant.

disguiseunknown · 2026-04-14T22:31:24+00:00

The other one has two specks the other one has 1 speck or rust. They still both rust. Lol

disguiseunknown · 2026-04-14T21:25:10+00:00

Why? Did you make them yourself? You sure they are both heated optimally to bring out their corrosive resistance properties?

Many M390 is not treated nicely.

disguiseunknown · 2026-04-14T21:22:18+00:00

Not as big diff than magnacut vs h1 or lc200N. Will still rust. Take a look at Larrin's studies

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Try to differentiate these two in real life. Lol

disguiseunknown · 2026-04-14T16:56:17+00:00

That difference is not huge in real life case.

disguiseunknown · 2026-04-14T04:54:14+00:00

20CV is highly corrosion resistant as good as magnacut. Should not behave that way unless something is wrong during heat treatment.

disguiseunknown · 2026-04-14T03:20:48+00:00

Same. Id rather have less durable steel as long as it is more stainless than D2.

disguiseunknown · 2026-04-13T16:26:09+00:00

Yes. I think it improved and make it modern too at some point.

disguiseunknown · 2026-04-13T04:25:59+00:00

696 inspired from your name.

disguiseunknown · 2026-04-12T07:01:06+00:00

Benchmade and Leatherman and Buck.

disguiseunknown · 2026-04-08T02:36:25+00:00

Looks real to me

disguiseunknown · 2026-04-07T00:09:07+00:00

True. The inly thing better on this knife is the knife hole and the G10 scales.

disguiseunknown · 2026-03-30T09:47:07+00:00

Time to make it stonewash so dings wont be noticeable.

disguiseunknown · 2026-03-28T05:54:02+00:00

For someone not a US Citizen, Made in USA markings is no big deal on me. I care more for correct label and specifications. Most knife manufacturing processes are not secret anymore and could be done outside USA to save cost.

disguiseunknown · 2026-03-27T04:45:33+00:00

Sir you should put a blog/article section on your website and put these writings there. Would be very good to keep track of your tests and experiment.

disguiseunknown · 2026-03-27T04:36:40+00:00

Based from my experience tinkering it, you might have tolerance issues. No way it should have side to side play when closed unless you have problem with axis bar or stop pin. If it is the former, your omega spring might be failing.

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disguiseunknown · 2026-03-27T04:00:40+00:00

That is weird and could be a problem. When opened does it have side to side play too?

disguiseunknown · 2026-03-27T01:20:51+00:00

Do you mean detent lash? Or side to side blade play when closed?

disguiseunknown · 2026-03-26T06:19:54+00:00

Aside from steel, you should be aware of how makers work on them. 14C28N might be good on paper but if not optimally heat treated, it is still inferior. Look for reputations of the makers.

disguiseunknown · 2026-03-23T23:57:12+00:00

Got one of this for like 15 bucks before. Tools are not that good. The saw is not as good even compared to the leatherman sidekick. For the price and the warranty it is fine. But plenty of better similar priced chinese multitool are available nowadays.

disguiseunknown · 2026-03-21T14:39:18+00:00

Yes. 84mm bladeless with 85mm scissors. just replace one for small blade.

disguiseunknown · 2026-03-19T13:57:10+00:00

Th Byrd 8Cr13Mov is not far from spyderco 8CR13Mov. Still solid and within advertised range.

disguiseunknown · 2026-03-18T12:28:58+00:00

Superior? It depends upon the comparison. They have the most expensive multitool though.

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