most people doing edge retention tests only go for the higher steel grades. not a lot of low-end steel to compare to, like Sandvik, 440 or AUS6/AUS8. Spyderco S30V knives with 10-20% more durable edge retention seem to retail for at least 150USD, the Endura is 80USD and performs way worse than Ganzo D2 steel. DAMN.
that makes Ganzo’s D2 knives an outstanding deal. or Spyderco somewhat disappointing.
Thank you, sir.
I bought my first Rough Rider about 9 years ago, a 6-blade folding knife!!
The only problem with them are the shipping cost; they are chinese made, but sell/trade by american SMOKY MOUNTAIN knife works, and they do not sell to Italy…So I must buy them from Ebay/Amazon etc etc with a lot of shipping cost etcetc (no free shipping from China, sigh).
Maybe one day I will do a video review of my first Rough Rider Knife!
Thanks for the valuable suggestions! I had seen them, they are the same store where I got the Brother 1507!
My is “normal”, It is neither hard or soft, I would say that it is ok. The one thing apparently negative (so to speak) is that opening with one hand is almost impossible (for my little hands :person_facepalming: ). It’s a modern traditional (reminds me of the Gec style) so opening it with two hands is not a real problem.
Right now, “Knife center store” on Aliexpress has the best price of the whole web. I was really amazed by the quality. I expect to buy at least one more Brother knife, even if they cost a little more than I usually spend on Chinese knives.
Got myself a new fixed blade. Brother F005. D2 and a micarta handle with “kydex” sheath. Hardness said to be 61 HRC.
I have used it only to start one fire though. Strikes a ferro rod decently and feathersticking was good. It is a scandi grind but I am pretty sure that there is a secondary bevel. I might make it a true scandi or convex it.
For the money it seems like a true bargain! No gripes about anything. F&F is spot on and the sheath is functional and the knife sits in really snuggly.
Actually one con it had… the sheath was holding the knife too firmly. Heat gun did the trick and now I can get the knife out easily but it still snaps into the sheath firmly.
Thanks for the heads up! I’d been looking for a “gentleman’s folder” knife and had been waffling between a few different knives. So many choices today in the small EDC range. It’s mind boggling. Eventually I realized for a small EDC, a slip joint would do just fine. Only looking to tackle small tasks with it. My Victorinox Alox money clip has a very usable knife, but wanted something a little larger. I have a Victorinox multi-tool knife, but it doesn’t have a clip and is too thick. This looks like it’ll do the job nicely. Excellent price, too. CountyComm has loads of interesting items. I also picked up a zippered pouch wallet with clip.
I’d been looking for a mini folder liner-lock knife with titanium scales. Found this little 2” D2 bladed thing on eBay (seller is jian2016). Price is about $18 after taxes (USA).
It arrived in a nicely packed bubblewrap envelope, stashed in a good quality drawstring felt pouch. Machining is excellent. No burrs or hot spots. Blade locks firmly into place with no play, although action is tight. Not a flipper by any means, but that’s to be expected with a knife this size at this price point. Still, the materials do seem to be true to form (titanium body, D2 steel blade).
Yes, the quality/price ratio is excellent. I’m glad I got it. As for the accessory, looks like some kind of flat strap lock. Nice looking Sanrenmu. Stone wash always looks cool. Is that about a 3” blade?
On the right panel with the peg, there’s a slot cut with a tab. You could slide a strap into that, then after wrapping the strap around, lay over the excess and then close up this retainer. Or, it could be used to secure something to a belt, like a flashlight with a hand strap—after securing this retainer to the belt, lay the hand strap over it then close it up.
I’m actually in Weehawken, right near Hoboken border, so I put Hoboken as it’s a far more recognizable name. Yeah, tons of businesses in that city. Very expensive place to live! But great for night life after work, that’s for sure.
Safety lock so kids can’t play with it? Clamps around the knife and doesn’t let the knife open? Complete guess, I really have no clue what that is for.