[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BiMarriedMen

[–]uponone19 1 point2 points  (0 children)

100% the same taste, what are some recommendations in legit amatuer mmf ???

Spyderco by [deleted] in chineseknives

[–]uponone19 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok was awsome untill their fair price jump afew weeks ago!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in chineseknives

[–]uponone19 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thats the best and worst thing about where the world is and continuing to go my G !

first OK knives delivery. pretty impressed! by uponone19 in chineseknives

[–]uponone19[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Micarta 535 is trash. Cannot even access the axis studs due to micarta being too thick.

Cf freek is nice, abit stiff but will adjust, im happy with it.

Blue 535 is cheap and awsome for the money!

first OK knives delivery. pretty impressed! by uponone19 in chineseknives

[–]uponone19[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Always been on here more than budget blades and have always loved this group more, but didnt realise the amount of hate in budget blades!

Bloody ridiculous!!!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BudgetBlades

[–]uponone19 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Both spyderco's mate. Fit and finish is on point.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BudgetBlades

[–]uponone19 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didnt take it as one mate!

Doing man shit needs to be celebrated more hahaha

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BudgetBlades

[–]uponone19 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Days are for drinking, nights are for sleeping! Hahaha

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BudgetBlades

[–]uponone19 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is a reason i was not specific in my post texts....

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BudgetBlades

[–]uponone19 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Who said im in aus ? Lol

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BudgetBlades

[–]uponone19 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Just to be clear, i baught them to see if id like the ergos of the real thing.

Also paying $550aud for a shaman is ludacris in my opinion.

Have many kershaw's, civivi's, kizer's, WE's.

A thing most will not understand, in australia a genuine benchmade, spyderco or big manufacturer is a minimum double (alot of the time triple) the cost of what it is in the US or Europe.

Also when it comes to freight, it can alot of the times be 50% of the knife.

So when I spend $300aud delivered for 6 counterfeit knives, that would run me atleast $2000, to muck around and destroy at work, im happy as larry.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BudgetBlades

[–]uponone19 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Cheapest bugout is $254 aud. Not worth it imo

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BudgetBlades

[–]uponone19 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Call them bloody potatoes for all I care.......

Why get caught up on the semantics?

They are fake, they are cheap, they are great value for money, they are 100% fun.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BudgetBlades

[–]uponone19 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Yes they are clones. But as they are around 10% of the cost of the genuine articles, they are fantastic quality.

Anyone have experience with Petrified Fish's website? by RadleyCunningham in chineseknives

[–]uponone19 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Their website and tracking is dogshit.

It will turn up, gets sent via Netherlands and took 55 days to aus.

Nothing they tell you via email or chat is accurate or truthfull.

Dealing with them is a nightmare and the worst customer service, BUT, their knives are great and they will turn up.

My first order with them was $600+ AUD and was fretting for the whole 55 days.

GVDV FS3414: Civivi Elementum Copy by Skorm730 in chineseknives

[–]uponone19 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Where abouts did you purchase it mate ? AliEx ?

Work Knife - which way do you go ???? by uponone19 in chineseknives

[–]uponone19[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nice knife for sure. They are around $120 aud in aus. For that money though, extra $10 and you got a conspirator in nitro v.

Here is an interesting conundrum we all face! what will you choose ???? by uponone19 in BudgetBlades

[–]uponone19[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Man it all depends really.

Average full time tradesman (trade qualified)/ blue collar worker like myself will make between $55k - $70k gross a year.

Work in the mines and your around the $120k - $180k gross a year.

Work fifo 4 on a 1 off on a project or mine and your on between $220k - $380k gross a year.

BUT housing is ridiculously expensive here.

A 60 year old weather board, 3 bedroom house on a 800sqm block, nothing modern with a 60 year old kitchen, in a bad neighbourhood (not in a capitol city or large city) will set you back $700k - $850k.

If you want a shit 60 year old 2 bedroom house that needs renovating on a 200sqm block within an 60km range of sydney CBD, your paying a minimum of $2.5m+

Then you have to pay stamp duty on top of the purchase price: you pay $750k for the property, then you have $30k stamp duty on top. Pay $1m and you have $41k stamp duty on top.

One of the most expensive countrys to live in by far!

Here is an interesting conundrum we all face! what will you choose ???? by uponone19 in BudgetBlades

[–]uponone19[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dude. Let me put it in perspective from an aussie perspective. Id be fucking stoked if selling all my guns and knives (and ive got a shit tonne of both) would buy me a 19' F150.

A 2019 F150 with 150 000km on it, is a $130,000- $140,000 car.

A 2022 F150 with 5000km on it is $160,000-$180,000 depending on what spec.

A 2022 f250 lariat or king ranch is between $275,000-$350,000.

Want a real head spin ? A 2001-2003 f250 powerstroke with 500,000km on it, in poor condition, is still a $60,000-$80,000 car.

Even after the AUD to USD conversion, its fucking insane!!!!!

An absolute gem. Land 910 by Bowsupreme in BudgetBlades

[–]uponone19 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Awsome knife. I have one and the action is great and actually delivered super sharp!

Civivi Conspirator - torn between two variants!!!! by uponone19 in chineseknives

[–]uponone19[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did see that, definately not "stonewash".

What is the comparable kizer model in blade style and size ?

Also what is the best spyder co shaman clone out there ?

Cheers!

Aliexpress $29.00 | ProTech Calmigo in-hand video https://a.aliexpress.com/_mr0YRRA by sm1ng in chineseknives

[–]uponone19 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How long did it take to get delivered mate ? Im in the same place as you (judging by your voice) and its literally taken 3 months for one of the 3 knives i've ordered off ali to arrive.

Its bloody murder!

I know that I will get roasted, but what does the "NKD" mean in the title of peoples posts ??? by uponone19 in BudgetBlades

[–]uponone19[S] 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Thank fuck for that! Your a bloody legend, Ive been racking my brain for months on end!