Kershaw Fringe 8310!
This is my first new knife in eight months.
It's a good one.
I really like the carbon fiber insert.
My particular knife is sometimes difficult to open.
I believe this is because the pivot screw it too tight.
I don't have the right hardware handy to adjust the pivot screw, but other than that problem, this knife is a winner.
And, that was a good deal for 22 bucks. Good find.
Kershaw Oblivion 3860!
This knife is perfect for me.
No minor complaints this time.
This knife has a 3.5" blade.
I think I'll only get knives with a blade of 3.25" or bigger from now on.
I don't really like smaller knives, and this way I don't buy as many knives. 
Nice! Is that some sort of plastic insert on the handle?
Have you tried the “full metal” Passage 1361 by any chance? It would be interesting to compare those two.
A $13.20 ebay knife with 1.3-inch blade for cutting boxes. Had it since 2016.
It’s even cheaper now…
It's G10.
I don't generally like Kershaw's 1300 series, but that 1361 looks pretty nice.
I might have to give it a try.
Benchmade 417 FACT. Mostly a Spyderco guy, but this is a sweet blade.
Spyderco Sage 5. What a wonderful knife! Very similar ergos to my old Native but with MUCH more refined fit and finish. Initial pivot action was a little rough but a few swipes on my UF stone with the (super thick) washers, Tuf-glide, and some break in did it absolute wonders. I expect this will be my EDC for a LONG time to come.
Civivi Asticus with Wemascus
leatherman micra from 2002
i use it maybe 5 times a year
it;s on the keyring getting rusty and dusty
whereas i use a flashlight at least 40 times a day
just saying
Ruike P841. Love it!
Pros:
Grippy multi colored, contoured layered G-10 scales. This knife isn’t going anywhere once you grip onto it; whether it be in the rain or other slippery conditions.
14C28N blade steel. Holds a sharp edge for a long time. Excellent corrosion resistance properties.
Two opening methods: thumb studs or flipper tab. Silky smooth action. I can fidget with it for hours
A beautiful curved blade belly, and drop point piercing tip make the P841 a wonderful slicer.
Build quality is second to none in the budget knife world.
Cons:
No deep carry pocket clip.
No gimping for thumb on the spine. The Ruike P105 and P135-SF have it, and I have grown to really appreciate it.
Verdict:
I got it for $38 delivered, to that I say it is OUTSTANDING for the price. It can be had everyday for $39.95 from most online blade sellers.
Is Wemascus a form of Damascus?
I’ve read it’s 9Cr18MoV but formed in the damascus style.
It is a shrouded in mystery damascus, in house created by WE knives, parent of Civivi.
It is a form of damascus, but is jokingly called Wemascus, like pakimascus, for cheap damascus blades from Pakistan, in the knife community.
I’ve seen that too, but full content has yet to be discerned.
Yeah, it’s a mystery. However, I don’t think it’s fair to compare it to the cheap Pakistani stuff. Civivi is a gem in the world of budget knives, generally offering exceptional quality for the price. They do a decent job with their steels too. For instance, compare Civivi’s 9Cr18Mov to what we’ve seen from companies like Schrade or CRKT.
So how about their “Damascus”? I don’t know. I haven’t been willing to pay the premium for what seem like cosmetic upgrades. I haven’t heard much about the long-term edge retention or corrosion resistance. From what I understand, there should be two different steels involved. One of them is their rather decent 9Cr18Mov. The other one is a mystery. Is this correct?
I can’t post pictures yet but today I am carrying a Hinderer Half Track w/
Tri-Way Pivot. This is my newest Hinderer and it is seeing lots of pocket time.
Been carrying my Ochs Lynx from Drop for the past month. CF and Blue MokuTi clip and hardware. I think I need more MokuTi in my pocket. (Just wish it wasn’t so $$$.)
I was only giving a reason on the terminology of endearment of the different “damascus” monikers by mfg’s taken from the knife community, since it confused him. I was in no way comparing any metallurgy of any sort with that.
Not a die hard steel snob, I just like them, so I collect them. I occasionally carry them when in dress clothes, but not for hard work to test.
True, that it should be of 2 metals, a hardened core, and a softer, flexible outer shell, to support the brittleness, and add corrosion and wear resistance. It will come out eventually.