What blade did you EDC today?

Stingray

...and that zig zag inlay is real stingray skin.

Ouchy, is the clip actually integral with that liner? The ultimate deep carry, the way that’s made, for sure!
Cool knife, unique on the ray skin insert. I have a ray skin that I meant to make a phone case out of and never have. Interesting use of that here for a grip panel.

The clip isn’t integral, but might as well be. It is removable.
All the Mcusta knives I own have these type of pocket clips.

Lovely knife, I’ve always liked Mcusta’s designs.

That looks very robust, where do you recommend having a look at Mcusta knives?

That burl is exquisite! Yeowza!

Something different in the afternoon :wink:

Basically just google Mcusta and all the big US knife sellers will pop up. If I could get US prices, I’d have whole basket of them.
Here’s a link for Japanese knife direct.
Unfortunately, all the nice ones are sold out, but it’s a great place to see all the models and material options. Lots of choices in handles. If you find one you like, then you can search around.

EDIT: my mistake. The pocket clip on the Stingray is integral.

I spent a good part of the afternoon at Japanese Knife direct and saw some phenomenal knives. Now I have to forget I saw em.

Here's an inexpensive knife that gets my seal of approval.

CRKT HEIHO

Really nice micarta scales.

Fast fast "outburst" assisted opening with a razor sharp elongated tanto blade.

Deep carry pocket clip.

This knife is a razor.

Edit: I just checked, and the new ones have G10 handles instead of micarta. My Heiho is AUS8, but the new ones are 8Cr14Mov.

If I haven’t posted it already.

Cold Steel Recon 1 in XHP steel.

If I have posted it already, sorry.

Not busting on any owners. But the one I had rusted if it heard water running. I will never own another CRKT

What model was it?

Ken Onion , Shenanigan

What rusted? The blade, or the liners.

The blade

We have such long summers with very intense heat and sweat can kill an inferior blade. The Ti liners or frame makes a huge difference. I was really hoping to get a DLC coated blade but oh well. Not like I’m out there sweating like I used to be.

One of my favourite knives, the only fault with mine was that the liners were a bit sharp cornered - 5 minutes with some wet/dry to knock the edges off and all is good. I like the steel, 9Cr18MoV, quite tough, holds an edge well but is easy to sharpen.