ALL THINGS BUDGET KNIVES

raccoon · 2020-10-01T14:02:06.000Z

Chronovore:

Generally, I have a hard time justifying 8Cr13Mov when the price tag rises too far over $20.

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 · 2020-10-01T14:15:33.000Z

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 · 2020-10-01T14:13:48.000Z

Artiet59:

Quick question (advice) –

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

Thanks all!

Yes, that's fine.

Plenty of BLF members have sold knives on the forum.

ArtieT59 · 2020-10-01T14:15:49.000Z

raccoon city:

Artiet59:

Quick question (advice) –

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

Thanks all!

Yes, that’s fine.

Plenty of BLF members have sold knives on the forum.

Thank you!

ArtieT59 · 2020-10-01T14:16:59.000Z

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

raccoon · 2020-10-01T14:26:31.000Z

Artiet59:

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

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 · 2020-10-01T14:44:32.000Z

raccoon city:

Artiet59:

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

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.

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 · 2020-10-01T18:47:40.000Z

raccoon city:

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.

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 · 2020-10-01T20:57:08.000Z

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 · 2020-10-01T20:36:06.000Z

raccoon city:

I bought over half a dozen manual flippers, and only one of them would open one-handed very well, so now all I get are assisted-openers.

…

I’m going to quit getting 3Cr, 4Cr, or 5Cr knives.

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

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 · 2020-10-01T21:05:08.000Z

scalpel_ninja:

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.

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 · 2020-10-01T23:07:08.000Z

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 · 2020-10-02T04:56:10.000Z

BrightKen:

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.

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

RapidLux · 2020-10-02T09:29:59.000Z

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

ArtieT59 · 2020-10-02T13:47:46.000Z

weklund:

p=. … New Arrival QSP WORKAHOLIC N690 FIXED BLADE …

chooma · 2020-10-02T15:56:47.000Z

raccoon city:

scalpel_ninja:

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.

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.

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 · 2020-10-02T19:19:20.000Z

Adahn:

BrightKen:

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.

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

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 · 2020-10-02T19:45:43.000Z

chooma:

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

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.

chooma:

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

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.

JeffN · 2020-10-03T03:16:39.000Z

I bought one (M16-14FK), 1 of 500, on Ebay two years ago. Used but in new condition (I collect CRKTs - 200+ so far - this knife is absolutely mint), paid $46 + $4 shipping. Don’t recall seeing another one since then.

BrightKen · 2020-10-03T06:01:52.000Z

JeffN:

I bought one (M16-14FK), 1 of 500, on Ebay two years ago. Used but in new condition (I collect CRKTs - 200+ so far - this knife is absolutely mint), paid $46 + $4 shipping. Don’t recall seeing another one since then.

Great thanks that is a big help Jeff.