ALL THINGS BUDGET KNIVES

[Adahn]

Wow. That vid is just awesome.

https://ae-cn.alicdn.com/YyCaJOQ7YPHnLfw2P5e/Q2DsOx08DBi2ZmDn9aJ\_\_hd.mp4

from

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000279483798.html

To give a folding knife to someone who never handled one.
And those fingernails, yuk. Definitely not a knife nut nor hand model…

[xevious (Gary)]

@Adahn

And those fingernails, yuk. Definitely not a knife nut nor hand model…

When you see a long pinky fingernail, that’s a very likely sign that they’re a drug user. Not speaking from personal experience! LOL

[teus]

oh god, yes.

[RapidLux]

Saw this mini flipper with Damascus D2 blade and titan handle, only 9 cm unfolded. I’m seriously considering it.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000218864802.html

[raccoon]

Looks pretty cool.

I wonder if the Damascus is real.

It'd be nice if they mentioned how many layers it is.

[Adahn]

I wouldn’t doubt it’s layered steel, maybe 8Cr13MoV with something alike.

The Enlan EL01 Damascus I had came with the same looks.

Of course it can be layered with D2, not a big thing these days.
If there’s a pic with 2 damascus blades on it you can say if it’s “real” or just (laser or acid) etched.

If the pattern looks the same then it’s just etched, if they are different then it should be layered steel.
Also the spine should have the visible core.

It really makes no difference in use to an all D2 blade when it has a cutting core or layer.

[bdpf79]

@RapidLux

I bought a CH3507 knife, and wanted to detach the clip. Unscrewed the two clip screws without problem and removed the clip. Screwed back the first screw, nice, now the problem. Then, trying to put back the 2nd screw, it tightens up completely going in only halfway, and is now impossible to get off. If I try to unscrew that screw, the screw on the other side of the handle loosens, because they share the same hole and are somehow connected by a small hallow bolt. The right screw just turns around when trying to unscrew it, and is impossible to get off. Is there a trick to get it off? Will I need to dismantle the whole knife?

Just use a 2nd Torx driver to hold the back screw in place and preventing it from spinning while you unscrew the front screw.

[RapidLux]

@bdpf79

@RapidLux

I bought a CH3507 knife, and wanted to detach the clip. Unscrewed the two clip screws without problem and removed the clip. Screwed back the first screw, nice, now the problem. Then, trying to put back the 2nd screw, it tightens up completely going in only halfway, and is now impossible to get off. If I try to unscrew that screw, the screw on the other side of the handle loosens, because they share the same hole and are somehow connected by a small hallow bolt. The right screw just turns around when trying to unscrew it, and is impossible to get off. Is there a trick to get it off? Will I need to dismantle the whole knife?

Just use a 2nd Torx driver to hold the back screw in place and preventing it from spinning while you unscrew the front screw.

I tried that, holding the 2nd screw with a Torx while unscrewing the 1st screw, then only the 2nd screw comes out, while the 1st still in same position. I’m unable to get the 1st screw both longer in and further out, its totally locket in that position. Think I will need to dismantle the knife, getting out the bolt with with that screw, and then try to get it loose.

[bdpf79]

Then you’ll need to disassemble the knife so you can access and hold the barrel while you’re untying the screw.
Although, if it is that stuck, there is a chance you will strip or break the screw.
Once dismantled, I would try to hold the screw in a vise and try to rotate the barrel using locking pliers maybe?
Odd, I have a few CH knives and never had any issue with them.

[Chronovore]

Knife disassembly can be exciting. You never know what kind of fun adventure you might be embarking upon.

[Blackbeard]

@RapidLux

@bdpf79

@RapidLux

I bought a CH3507 knife, and wanted to detach the clip. Unscrewed the two clip screws without problem and removed the clip. Screwed back the first screw, nice, now the problem. Then, trying to put back the 2nd screw, it tightens up completely going in only halfway, and is now impossible to get off. If I try to unscrew that screw, the screw on the other side of the handle loosens, because they share the same hole and are somehow connected by a small hallow bolt. The right screw just turns around when trying to unscrew it, and is impossible to get off. Is there a trick to get it off? Will I need to dismantle the whole knife?

Just use a 2nd Torx driver to hold the back screw in place and preventing it from spinning while you unscrew the front screw.

I tried that, holding the 2nd screw with a Torx while unscrewing the 1st screw, then only the 2nd screw comes out, while the 1st still in same position. I’m unable to get the 1st screw both longer in and further out, its totally locket in that position. Think I will need to dismantle the knife, getting out the bolt with with that screw, and then try to get it loose.

Use a soldering iron to heat up the screw so you can melt the loctite, still you may damage the barrel if you need to grip it with pliers, might want to try some thin leather on either side of the jaws

[Swabs]

Just dyed the G-10 handles a golden color. TwoSun TS165.

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[Muto]

@Swabs

Just dyed the G-10 handles a golden color. TwoSun TS165.

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My Future’s So Bright…well, my flashlights are anyways.

Love your Tag line!

[Swabs]

@Muto

@Swabs

Just dyed the G-10 handles a golden color. TwoSun TS165.

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My Future’s So Bright…well, my flashlights are anyways.

Love your Tag line!

Thanks, I updated my location for fun, too.

[toddcshoe]

I had to get in on the TwoSun fun. I got the Ti handled TS38 quite some time ago. Found out it was really really slippery when my hands were a bit damp. To my surprise they have a G10 liner lock version as well. I had no idea. Grabbed it off of Ebay. Besides the pocket clip, I love it. Very grippy. I’ll have to work on that clip though unless, someone knows a clip that fits it. The tip of the clip just sticks out waiting to get hooked on something.

[toddcshoe]

Forgot to add. Saw this new? New to me? TS138. Quite a handsome looking knife.

[Rexlion]

@Swabs

Just dyed the G-10 handles a golden color. TwoSun TS165.

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I really like that color. Looks much nicer!

[xevious (Gary)]

@toddcshoe

Forgot to add. Saw this new? New to me? TS138. Quite a handsome looking knife.

That is pretty sharp looking. I wonder if there’s some functional intention behind that inset groove on the scale?

[cpf]

Xiaomi Youpin launches Trident tactical knife in China for 158 yuan ($23)

"Xiaomi Trident tactical knife":https://www.gizmochina.com/2020/01/23/xiaomi-youpin-trident-tactical-knife/

The Trident tactical knife consists of the main knife body, a tactical sleeve, and a tactical umbrella rope. It measures about 235mm in length while the blade length measures 98mm, offering a thickness of 4mm and weighing at 232 grams.

The company adds that the knife is made up to 440C Stainless Steel and has a titanium coating. It has three different kind of blades — tooth, cutting, and chopping. It also support one other functionality — bottle opening. Further, the company says that the tail hammer of the knife can break the glass, which can be helpful in a situation which needs escaping.

As for the ergonomic design, it comes with a K10 composite fiber handle having a non-slip pattern. It also has a three-dimensional grooves for the finger placement to ensure that the grip is tight on the handle.

[Lim_Wee_Huat]

Anybody here owns EF branded knives from FT? They are unmarked and are quite budgeted. Are they worth to purchase?