ALL THINGS BUDGET KNIVES

raccoon · October 1, 2020, 2:26pm

I never said that Kershaw has "superior" heat treatment.

I only said that Kershaw is known for proper heat treatment.

Other knife manufacturers have proper heat treatment as well, and I never claimed otherwise.

RapidLux · October 2, 2020, 12:54am

Some non-D2 knives I like, and consider to buy 1-2 of them. Bold Are favorites.

EDIT: —— LEMIFSHE PUTS FAKE STAMP ON THEIR KNIVES, DO NOT BUY!! ——
Worlds cheapest M390 knife, LEMIFSHE, 22 usd, https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000904690024.html
Removed the F76 from my list, as it’s doubtful real VG-10.

Other knives
Kizer S35VN https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000174340727.html usd 122
CH3538 S35VN https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4001214767439.html usd 148
CH EMPEROR S35VN https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000274256147.html usd 168
TWOSUN TS264 M390 https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005001409573598.html usd 170
S35VN https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000687179738.html usd 170
VENOM HARPOON M390 https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32983778738.html usd 310

raccoon · October 1, 2020, 2:02pm

I take it you don't collect assisted-openers.

It's hard to find a quality A/O for under $50 with better steel than 7CR17MOV, 8CR13MOV, 8CR14MOV, or 14C28N.

ArtieT59 · October 1, 2020, 2:15pm

Quick question (advice) -

Would it be OK for me to post a pocket knife in the WTS forum?

I recently joined Reddit’s knife_swap community, but I am very unfamiliar with reddit and the posting process seems very overwhelming (also, I don’t think I can use image shack to post pics like I can on here) and Ive had several very good experiences selling here on BLF. I really favor this community, no offense to the knife_swap community. I have reached out to one of their moderator’s but I just figured i’d ask you all.

Thanks!

raccoon · October 1, 2020, 2:13pm

Yes, that's fine.

Plenty of BLF members have sold knives on the forum.

ArtieT59 · October 1, 2020, 2:15pm

Thank you!

ArtieT59 · October 1, 2020, 2:16pm

sorry, I thought I should explain myself and edited my OP. thanks @ raccoon city

raccoon · October 1, 2020, 2:26pm

No problem.

By the way, there's a link in my signature on how to post pics.

Posting pics is pretty important for a sales thread.

ArtieT59 · October 1, 2020, 2:44pm

Thanks. And, Absolutely! I learned how to post pics a couple weeks ago from your thread actually! It was very helpful, defintely helped me sell a light and show my knife of the day off thanks!

Chronovore · October 1, 2020, 6:47pm

I used to really enjoy assisted knives. I remember making the jump from traditionals and SAKs sometime in the late 90s. Opening a knife with one hand and having it snap open reliably was a game-changer for me. I carried different brands but Kershaw was king. I had an assisted knife in my pocket most days until just a few years ago. What changed is that great manual actions drifted down in price and became widely available.

The only assisted knife I still ever carry is my M390 Dividend. That's mostly because it's a thin tip-down flipper that's perfect for shirt-pocket carry. I'd replace it if I saw a good manual alternative. I've really come to prefer the feel of a good manual action. They can snap open reliably and close more gently. They're simpler, easier to maintain, and I never have to worry about replacing a torsion bar.

raccoon · October 1, 2020, 8:57pm

I bought four manual flippers, and only one of them opens one-handed very well, so now all I get are assisted-openers.

...

I'm going to quit getting 3Cr13/4Cr14 knives.

I think I only have one or two of those knives, and I don't need any more.

scalpel_ninja · October 1, 2020, 8:36pm

I’m just curious, which manual flippers have you tried? I’ve had budget flippers down to about $30 that flipped extremely well. The now discontinued CRKT Ruger LCK is one, also the Ruike P801 (108?) is also a good budget flipper.

raccoon · October 1, 2020, 9:05pm

Looks like I exaggerated...

I only have four:

Gocomma 7.7cm D2 blade and a G10 handle

Gocomma 8.9cm D2 blade and a G10 handle

Ganzo FH11, with a carbon fiber handle.

Ruike P801

The only one that opens like I want it to is one of the Gocommas.

And I bought one other knife in that quest, but it wasn't a flipper.

Plus, I got another Gocomma, but it turned out to be an assisted-opener.

BrightKen · October 1, 2020, 11:07pm

I bought 3 of the Limited Edition CRKT M-16FK (only 500 produced) and just wondering what would be the current market value of the M-16FK with CF handle and 3 7/8” AUS 8 blade?
Can’t seem to find anything of Ebay.

Adahn · October 2, 2020, 4:56am

You put one of them on ebay for $1, set a minumum selling price, see what happens.

RapidLux · October 2, 2020, 9:29am

Another knife with fake M390 stamp, usd 22.
LEMIFSHE M390 https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000904690024.html

ArtieT59 · October 2, 2020, 1:47pm

chooma · October 2, 2020, 3:56pm

Bummer racoon that they didn’t flip the way you would like.

I stayed off the gocomma wagon, as they just don’t appeal to my eyes.

And I don’t mind a nice assisted flipper, I think I have a few.

BrightKen · October 2, 2020, 7:19pm

Not planning to sell yet. Just wondering what the flipper is worth.

If I was going to sell, it will on to buyers in Canada due to CBSA knife laws.

raccoon · October 2, 2020, 7:45pm

Two of the Gocomma knives that I bought were excellent value for money, but they are no longer available on Gearbest.

I think "Gocomma" is a Gearbest brand, by the way.

They're all I buy anymore.

It's a shame I don't like manual openers because I could save a lot of money on each knife and have more knives to choose from.