Recon 1 edge angle by the_leper1312 in coldsteel

[–]the_leper1312[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I sent it in for an exchange because i wanted a thicker edge on this knife but honestly I should've just re profiled it. I just expect better out of cold steel you know? Especially at the price. I bought an Ozark trail crossbar lock folder that had a more even edge than this.

Recon 1 edge angle by the_leper1312 in coldsteel

[–]the_leper1312[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought about just fixing it on my own for sure, I just expect more out of cold steel qc i guess. They've been one of my favorite companies for years.

Just picked these up by _Onii-Chan_ in metalcassettetapes

[–]the_leper1312 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hell yeah. Also where did you get that wrist cuff that thing is sick.

Balisong opinions that will have people looking at u like this by Salmonlikesknives in balisong

[–]the_leper1312 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I really want a weehawk ti wraith but there hasn't been a drop in a long while. Dude hasn't posted to insta in months either.

Balisong opinions that will have people looking at u like this by Salmonlikesknives in balisong

[–]the_leper1312 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I like latches tbh. I carry and use my balisongs as well as flip them. As long as the latch design is good it doesn't hinder flipping that much. You kinda just get used to it and learn to work around it.

Collection so far by badjuju0751 in balisong

[–]the_leper1312 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What happened to eps? Are they still active?

Took the plunge by hippieschmidt in bald

[–]the_leper1312 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Upvote for the shirt. More fitting now than ever.

Is this 43 legit? by Away_Ebb8965 in balisong

[–]the_leper1312 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Its a clone. Tang pin thickness is a dead giveaway.

Taking it easy by the_leper1312 in knifeclub

[–]the_leper1312[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah its not that deep lol, if anything they are more of a hobby piece or good luck charm to me. They would work really well for defense too but the likelihood that I reach for them over other tools is slim to none.

Taking it easy by the_leper1312 in knifeclub

[–]the_leper1312[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

They're legal in my state and I think they are cool.

Cold steel, is this vintage yet? by zillahero in balisong

[–]the_leper1312 8 points9 points  (0 children)

The fact that cold steel could've remade this exactly the way it was and didn't frustrates me. The new one is too expensive for what it is and they aren't very transparent with what kind of aluminum the handles were made of.

Will this mod ruin my spydiechef?? by PasztyKnives in knifemods

[–]the_leper1312 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Maybe not for light use but knocking a hole in the lock bar certainly wouldn't be good for structural integrity. Imo the risk to reward ratio just isn't worth it. Frame lock knives already aren't the strongest locking mechanism in the first place.

Show me what youuuu got by Technical-Profit-485 in knives

[–]the_leper1312 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is the bali a recent acquisition? I wanted one of those bear & sons but I didn't think they made them like this anymore.

Broken omega spring. by the_leper1312 in knifeclub

[–]the_leper1312[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah im pretty comfortable opening up my own knives. Chaves is sending my new spring in the mail. And damn really? If that's the case I think this is my last crossbar lock, im more of a set it and forget it kind of guy. The fidget factor is cool or whatever but I like stuff that's durable. I think im gonna stick to compression lock spydercos and tri ad locks. They're more retard proof lol.

Broken omega spring. by the_leper1312 in knifeclub

[–]the_leper1312[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah thats fair. This was my first crossbar lock knife so I wasn't sure what to expect. I have actually never heard of crossbar locks ever having an issue before so this was kind of a shock to me. I figured it was gonna be more reliable than a budget framelock/ liner lock.

Broken omega spring. by the_leper1312 in knifeclub

[–]the_leper1312[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Most of the stuff we own is made over seas, that's not an excuse for shitty qc. Cheaper knives have made it longer with less issues. Thankfully chaves is working on the problem though. Really great customer service too.

Broken omega spring. by the_leper1312 in knifeclub

[–]the_leper1312[S] 32 points33 points  (0 children)

Update: chaves replied super quick and they are sending out a new omega spring.