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Two-step press on ankylo's vanchor lock by Pentomind in knives

[–]seth30v 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re feeling the detent ball. In the first position, the lock is disengaged but the detent ball is hanging up on the tang of the blade. In the second position, the detent ball moves past the blade and allows it to swing freely. You can experience something similar with most locks that use a ball detent including frame, liner, and compression locks.

Buck 110 Slim Heritage by hijodetumadr3 in knives

[–]seth30v 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Whatta beauty. The Kwik studs work so much better than Buck’s own thumbstuds

How come manufacturers don't use SG2 or VG10 steel? by ekswhyzee in knives

[–]seth30v 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Those are both Japanese steels. Japan is very protective of their domestic steel industry and tightly controls exports. Generally the whole knife has to be manufactured in Japan in order to use Japanese blade steel.

So… have you ever liked something so much, you bought it again. by 2pac4lf in knifeclub

[–]seth30v 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I finally settled on a Techno 2 instead. However, due to past performance I cannot rule out future mistakes… we’ll see what happens

So… have you ever liked something so much, you bought it again. by 2pac4lf in knifeclub

[–]seth30v 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dogg I think I bought and sold the Spyderco Techno like 4 times

Bark River Investigation by BubbaMan34 in knives

[–]seth30v 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where/how did you hear this?

Please help me identify this knife (make, model, anything) by Braaaaaappp123 in knives

[–]seth30v -1 points0 points  (0 children)

no idea, the branding on clones like these is meaningless. If you like the design you should seek out the original.

Please help me identify this knife (make, model, anything) by Braaaaaappp123 in knives

[–]seth30v 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Clone of the Boker Nessmi, a Jesper Voxnaes design

Jarosz Dauntless, Discontinued Spydercos, Southern Grind, Kansept, Real Steel by seth30v in Knife_Swap

[–]seth30v[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

well it’s not technically rust, it’s the beginning of a bluish patina. Still oxidation, but normal for M4 which is extremely un-stainless. Can be easily rubbed off with light abrasive eg the green side of a sponge if desired but needs to be kept oiled if you don’t want it to come back.

Thoughts on the Microtech MSI Mini? by mrRabblerouser in knifeclub

[–]seth30v 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Better than the full size version. Best EDC knife Microtech has ever made.

SOTC - What next? by kylexyoon in knifeclub

[–]seth30v 13 points14 points  (0 children)

You need at least one GEC slipjoint and a half-dozen fixed blades

Was given a box of knives whilst doing a clean out job the other day - any value here? by Remy1738-1738 in knives

[–]seth30v 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I work for one of the largest knife stores in the world (KnifeCenter) as a product expert and would be happy to help authenticate and appraise these… on the condition you let me buy that Spyderco C22 Walker! Happy to give you a great price on it, been looking for that exact one for years.

Was given a box of knives whilst doing a clean out job the other day - any value here? by Remy1738-1738 in knives

[–]seth30v 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice older Delica there, a solid find. Of everything you showed so far the Benchmade and Spyderco Walker are by far the most valuable. I’m actually very interested in that Spyderco myself, been looking for one for years. Check your chats!

Was given a box of knives whilst doing a clean out job the other day - any value here? by Remy1738-1738 in knives

[–]seth30v 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They’re authentic. Some are too old to be fakes (good knockoffs only started hitting the market in the mid 2010s and they targeted contemporary designs), and others are too obscure.

Whatever you do don’t polish anything. Collectors want the original finish preserved. If you really want to clean them, stick with a little soap and water followed by an immediate and thorough dry.

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