I do. But I like to try different shapes and sizes instead of saving on the grail knife which then wouldn’t satisfy me.
My first expensive (and still the most expensive) knife was a CRK TiLock clone for $140. I use it sometimes but not on a daily basis.
With wife and 2 little kids I prefer a great SRM Land 910+ with selfmade cf scales instead of expensive cutlery.
I just sharpened it and it’s scary how sharp their Sandvik is getting and impressive how well it holds an edge. I paid $11 iirc.
I have not had any problems with standard one handed opening with lock pocket knives with blades up to 4 inches. May have problems with flippers unless pivot tightened to stop flipper working. Self opening/flick will get seized.
I am very happy with fake Edge Pro, fake Wicked Edge and fake Lansky from Aliexpress all with some pros and some cons for different knives - use them on all of my fake clone knives to achieve perfectly satisfying sharpness. :innocent:
I use a clamp and a piece of thick leather to fix the knife on the table with the blade hanging over the edge.
Then I use a medium diamond file followed by a Victorinox Sharpening file.
The knife rest is useful for cooking knives, I plan to upgrade it with rare earth magnets.
After that I use a leather strop with chromium oxide. This setup is enough to sharpen a knife that can whittle hair.
Sorry guys, I do not understand why in daily deals page on GB, the Ganzo G727M-W1 – COLORFUL/wood handle – is on flash sale for the faboulus price of 9,99$ (50% off), but when I click on it, it give me 12,99$ on my cart, so another price…
These are what I am waiting on arrival
Sanrenmu LAND 9103 12c27 sandvick
HX OUTDOORS ZD - 004 AUS - 8
GANZO Firebird F7611 440C
HARNDS CK7006A Blazer 9CR18MOV
Enlan EL01A
Enlan EM01