What blade did you EDC today?

Butt is it AUTHENTIC? :disappointed: :question: :smiley:
https://www.fasttech.com/product/9670478-authentic-ganzo-firebird-fh11-cf-d2-steel-folding

Only time will tell…… :smiley: :smiley:

Just from the look of it I think I’ll like it just fine. I will be sure to report back after I get it…. :+1:

I hope you like the GoComma’s. If they are the same quality as my first one I know I’ll be a happy camper again. Be sure to let us know what you think of them too.

Wow took a long weekend and missed out on the most activity this thread has had since I’ve been a member!

Little bit of a story about the second knife in the trade, but the short version is that I didn’t like the knife as much as I thought I would so it’s already being traded for a another one with different materials that are more along the lines of what I typically prefer.

In the meantime this Spyderco Ikuchi that I pre-ordered almost 2 months ago showed up over the weekend so I’ve been carrying it for the last 2 days.

Hmmmm… I like that. :+1:

It’s a fairly unique design. They call it a front flipper but the flipper is a wheel on the back so you got me there. It also uses a compression lock which I generally like but on this knife because the blade is so light it does fall shut enough to make one handed use an option.

Overall I like it as a sum of its parts and it’s a nice gentleman’s folder.

I've been carrying the Cold Steel/Andrew Demko AD15 ever since I received it a while back.

That look like a solid blade.
I am overly concerned about some blades tip strength due to their design, maybe due to me not really being nice to knifes in general, hell even the strait razor i carried for self defense when i was young i managed to mess up.
And no it was not like i used it and met bone, no it was more silly than that ( cutting into a matchstick )
carried the razor due to reading this.

Nice sturdy blade, How good is that blade lock design? I don’t recall seeing that before

I got that Ganzo G733 coupla days ago just to try that blade shape.
Blade. Nice easier to flip out. Springs for release and return. too stiff.
Handle LARGE. for my medium hands. ( feels, not quite right).
Flat sided and no comfort fit into hand.
It’s basically the size of a smaller fixed blade.Which would be safer to use
in the field, while being too clumsy for peeling apples, trimming nails etc.

It’s 1/2 inch longer than my A-Start. D2 –02 model.
which fits real nice in hand because of “shaped” filling scales, NOT flat.
Completely different class of knife, Though they both have the weaker flat sided grind which thins the blades.
The earlier Ganzo and SRM blades with more metal through to tip.
Are much stronger blades.

I find the F753M sized knife/blade to suit my hand size the best.
with fixed blades above that.
Do not use a blade too big for your hand grip. that’s when you’ll slip and slice yourself.
Flat sided handles and smooth torches.
I run a layer of Hospital “paper tape dressing round/down them.
Thin. UNobtrusive. and gives 200% better hold/grip on whatever.
Try it. (BLF348 a perfect example)

That grip fit. is the most important thing with all knives regardless of what size you would really like.
and a key ring through the hole in rear of “small” knives
gives you the extra. SOLID 4 finger grip when little finger put through it.

Thanks for all the info, Mackal. There is certainly a lot of choice out there. In my experience, I find that if you just get into the habit of honing your knives prior to use, you’ll get fine performance and not need to have shelled out huge dollars for high quality steel. Of course, not as beautiful looking… And there is the matter of having a collection, which brings it’s own kind of joy.

One of my best knives is a Wustof, but frankly, my early release Calphalon Santoku 7” blade Chef’s knife has never been sharpened, only honed on occasion, and still has a terrific sharp edge. I tend to use it the most. For small time cutting, I’ve got a couple of cheap paring knives that I have to hone after about every 2 to 3 uses.

What do you think of this: ZELITE-INFINITY Chef Knife. Looks really nice for the price. That’s about what I’d like to spend, below $150 for a Damascus style kitchen knife that’s decent quality.

At some point in the future, I may spring for some higher end Japanese cutlery. I’m trying to keep an eye out for someone letting go of a used but well cared for set. That seems to be the best way to get into this without breaking the bank.

It’s plenty strong like a lockback, and also very fidget friendly. The design is by Andrew Demko who is known for lock strength. There is a small learning curve at first, it’s a bit awkward until you get the hang of it.

Wow, that Spydeco Ikuchi is looking nice.

I’d definitely buy the Ganzo version of that.

Kershaw Seguin 3490!

Looks like another winner from Kershaw.

I like how the handle is a different color than the rest of my knives.

(In person the contrast between the blade and the handle is greater than in the pic above.)

This one was a bit of a gamble as there are few reviews online for this newish model.

I carried a kershaw for a few years when i was young in the mid 80ties, it was a quite expensive knife, but in my case it fell of a truck as most things did back then.
Kershaw folders and Puma fixed blade was the order of the day back then.

If you read carefully it says a rose Pattern on VG10 blade. Maybe?? Damascus,
but I’d be iffy.
The heat treatment is the thing too.
Tojiro and MOST True genuine bladeshiths guard their H’T with a large safe.
Chuckle.

Seriously Going by Japanese blade Reputations Mainly from Pro Chef’s
and Serious cooks
I’d stick with the Jap Knives with mid range “Swedish Steel. or the 3x, 17x, 33x
layer Tojiro DP and Laminate 17/33. Iseya 33 lam, or Basic Misoni Swedish.
They’ll give you what you want. with spades, once you get the hang of edging them.
AND Holding/using them.

Japanese blades tend to chop rather than rock.
Forefinger and Thumb ON blade grip not ALL hand on handle.
and Santoku 7inch “I” find the most comfortable of all.
Wusthof Chef 8in for heavy.
with 6 in Petty, either of above mfg,for easy general use.
(Maybe a Little 3 in Paring for fiddly.)

Those three. Paring and a 10in HEAVY Meatworks butchers blade.
It’s blade tip, tip up. Slow ground down to make level spine.
My go to for ALL really heavy, and pumpkin type cutting.
Learn to sharpen/steel ’em and you’ll always shave the hairs on the hairs on your arms.
For home meal family sizes. Some like longer blades.
I prefer comfort and maneuverability in mine over commercial length.

Enjoy.
They really ARE a new style of food prep and knife handling quality.
with around $65 to $150ish covering the cost of all blades you’ll need under 7 or 8 inches from above mfg’s at Hocho.

I’ve been prepping my food for over 60 yrs. Mainly Vegetarian.
and the last 6 or 7 ish yrs with the Japanese style is a real eye opener as to how….

The late model Slim blade Wusthof 8in chef are a nice blade.
Those Calphalon? Santoku are I believe, Chinese assembled
with cheaper Japanese type steel.
After you try a proper Japanese blade, you’ll see what I mean.

Apart from some American custom Blades copied from Japanese style I don’t think you’ll find sharper anywhere.

My FH11-CF-D2 arrived yesterday & I like it just fine. Well built & very good fit n’ finish. Super fast shipping too. :+1:

You might want to keep an eye on this Gocomma Folding Knife - Black ar Gearbest.

They are actually built more heavy duty than the FH11. The liners are a much thicker stainless & the fit n’ finish is excellent. They are bumping $40 atm :frowning: , but on a Flash Sale I have bought them for anywhere from $8.99 to $16.99.

If your interested, watch out for another Flash Sale & a lower price.

They are well wort the money …….

My new stone washed Ganzo G733

Thanks for the tip on that rose pattern on VG10 statement — makes it suspicious, and positive reviews likely from clueless buyers.

I took a chance on a hand made knife from Canada that’ll be here next week. Seller has 100% feedback with over 20,000 transactions. So I’m hopeful it’ll be a good knife (not expecting top quality but decent).

Thank you. I will keep an eye on that one. I seen it a while back for pretty cheap but didn’t jump on it. I will check on it once in a while and see if I can get a good deal on one.