PF is very interesting to me. I love the one that I have, i got it for ~20$! (PF818 g10 + d2)
now all their models have been released in the 50$ price bracket… a few are still in the 35$ range.
I think i’ll stick with SRM knives. I picked up a new FRN version of their hit axis model.
SRM 9201-PL is the model number. they went with 8cr this time. it’s smooth and the handle is really light, but i prefer the d2 model with the beefier handle… it’s only a bit more, plus it’s got much better materials.
but for 20$, the SRM 9201-PL really was fun to try out, recommended for those keeping the budget tight
I have a laser goniometer,which measures the edge angle geometry and condition of a knife,but it is difficult to use it.
Is there some video showing the process please?
Well, well… I didn’t realize Asher Knives produced a new model. I’d not seen the Douglas before. Nice! Reminds me of the Centri, with that long groove. Checked out their site… and wow, everything is sold out. I wonder if this company is preparing to retire the business? I have two of the Nomad knives with S35VN blades. Really terrific action on them, with bronze phosphor washers.
Thanks. I don’t follow Asher on Instagram so I’d never have known. I love the Nomad. It’s by far one of the smoothest operating folders I have… a little plain, somewhat reminiscent of a Ganzo, but better. So much better.
Been wearing my 2nd made 5” CPM-3V in a Kryptek Highlands cordura pattern kydex sheath. Mondo sharp and stout in spades. The scales are darker than I’d intended, Mesquite with a goldish band of burl. Pins are Titanium of course.
I’ve completed 6 knives, have 5 ready to send out to heat treat. Got stopped temporarily by health issues. Aggravating. It is what it is.
Contemplating a couple that are challenging, a Kris and a folder. We’ll see.
Not EDCing it today (I stick to folders for EDC) and not budget either, just showing off:
I bought an Esee Xancudo fixed blade because I wanted a small fixed blade for camping and this knife seemed lovely to me. Apart from that I like the shape and the styling with the hole, it hits all my boxes: small size, non-agressive drop point blade, flat grind, tough enough premium stainless steel, great ergonomics.
But I bought it with the intention to die the scales because the flashy black-orange appearance is too much for my taste. I used RIT Die-More in Racing Red with a littlebit Midnight Navy. The colour turned out very nice, a sort of chestnut reddish brown. Now the scales are not screaming at me while still having the cool colour pattern.
Nice Jos, did you have to boil it in the dye to get it to take? I’ve found in the past that quality G10 is impervious to chemical penetration.
For my 60th birthday I picked up a Carbon Fiber S90V Benchmade Bugout. Swapped the blue anodized Aluminum bits to Titanium and used Ti hardware.
Kinda funny, got it sharpened to a mirror polished scalpel-like edge then cut my finger with it! After all the tinkering I’ve done with knives, making knives even, I finally got myself on a self gifted birthday present!