What blade did you EDC today?

Rdubya18 · September 27, 2021, 10:28pm

Haven’t carried either one yet , but I just got these during the Olight sale .

xevious · September 29, 2021, 4:02am

DB Custom:

xevious, I hear you. I was expecting a windfall that came but at a lot lower amount. I charged the Slim Flipper based on what I was told and it took 4 months to get made. The windfall barely paid car insurance and they really don’t do cancellations… $150 charge to cancel an order!

It came in without the black blade finish, wrong color. On bearings but VERY difficult to close. I put ceramic bearings in it, cut about a 3/4” long concave groove in the scales at the top of the handle to relieve the area where the finger lands when flipping the blade. Also cut about 5/16” out of the presentation side scale to expose the frame lock making it easier access to release the lock. AND I cut the lock retension groove from .061” to .050” as the lock bar was very strong. Also radiused the inner edge of the lock bar to ease how it would bite the thumb. Then I made the little black diamond shaped plug for the lanyard groove from linen micarta as a stop for my thumb to help grab it out of my pocket.

I cut a rectangular piece of titanium off a bar and made the pocket clip. Quite a chore without a mill but I am stubborn.

Flat sanded the blade and polished it with a leather strop. Also flat sanded the scales then anodized at around 112V to green. They actually color shift between a dusky blue and bright green. Anodized the clip to match.

Awful lot of work on a pricey knife to get it where I expected it to be…won’t do that again!

Ah, I hear you. The sought after pricey knife when you expected to be flush with funds. That’s pretty upsetting that so much wasn’t right out of the box! But kudos to you for having the confidence to make changes that resulted in success. Especially the titanium clip. Looks wonderful—beautiful job, DBC!

My semi-grail was to get an uncommon Spyderco in used condition for $100 or less. Timing fell in my lap, when the Vrango showed up. Pretty much unused other than a slight blemish that deemed it a “seconds” by Spyderco, so it has a very tiny notch in the blade to signify it. $99 shipped. OK by me—this knife is a beaut. Such smooth action. Frame lock snaps into 100% position. Funky curved tanto-style blade. It’s a little jewel to me. Whenever I get fixated on buying another knife, I take out the Vrango and 3 others… then clear my cart. Knife collecting is the only one I’ve been good about resisting, otherwise I’d probably have several dozen!

isti242 · September 30, 2021, 6:38pm

Land 140 & Sanrenmu 7315:

Nachtfeuerzeug · October 12, 2021, 1:27am

Going back to an older knife model (CRKT Ryan) today.

I wish it was a flipper but the thumb stud is good.

Rdubya18 · October 12, 2021, 2:08am

Really like this Oknife Splint . Comfortable to hold , really easy smooth action. N690 blade steel has been holding a great edge . I think Kizer manufactures their knives .

Mraz · October 12, 2021, 7:47am

Last few days my EDc knife is Benchmade Puukko in a Kydex sheath I made. Love the design and 3V is by far my favourite knife steel. Easy to sharpen and can take a beating.

I usually carry it on a kit bag. The one in the picture is my own design

djozz · October 12, 2021, 12:10pm

You make some cool things, Mraz!

Mraz · October 12, 2021, 1:27pm

Thank you. I make/modify all my gear, it’s just something I like to do.

I made a short video about the kit bag, not really my thing (making videos) but i promised the manufacturer to do so.

If it sounds interesting here’s the link: - YouTube

Ignore the “easter european English”, I don’t get to talk much.

djozz · October 12, 2021, 1:44pm

Nice video. (the english is perfectly adequate).
Here in the city I would need a completely different kit btw.

Nachtfeuerzeug · October 12, 2021, 2:00pm

That's all really nice Mraz!

I have a similar bag and have attached it to the straps on my day backpack via carabiners and existing D rings. The setup is perfect for keeping items at hand.

weklund · October 12, 2021, 2:13pm

Mraz · October 12, 2021, 2:32pm

I also have an Helikon Numbat I use and when in urban enviroment I carry them like a satchel. It makes them not stand out, especially the Helikon one since it is gray.

chooma · October 12, 2021, 2:43pm

Just picked up a Damned Designs Fenrir from Blade Show West last Friday.
And my trusty AAA Tool and a Wise Men Company Pill Bug.

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DB_Custom · October 14, 2021, 10:58am

Nice work Mraz, that sheath is pro all the way!
I find 3V very much to my liking as well. Interested in the new Magnacut but have yet ti find one that usurps my current fave.

lumenzilla · October 15, 2021, 9:03am

The kit bag looks nice. Is it a chest bag?

update:
yes, it’s a chest bag (after watching the video)

RobertB · October 15, 2021, 11:57am

A friend from Thailand sent me this machete. I believe they are called an “Aranyik”, but not sure. Might be called a “Laab”, as a dual purpose to chop meat as well as jungle brush. Use it for camping and had the leather sheath made so it doesn’t slice up my backpack. It’s very sharp. Blade is 12 inches, and handle 7 1/2 inches. Dollar bill for scale.

Lotus_Darkrose · October 25, 2021, 4:48am

This was my EDC today. The usual. Benchmade Mini Grip, Sunwayman V10R, and Deep Blue DayNight Diver.

weklund · October 25, 2021, 12:25pm

ZT 0566

jon_slider · October 25, 2021, 2:37pm

Benchmade Mini Bugout and Jetbeam TCR-1 Stepless Rotary w 219b 3000K LED

Rdubya18 · October 25, 2021, 5:12pm

Maybe I got too many today … nah !