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That raindrop Damascus pattern is stunning.There are a bunch of Chinese knife companies putting out seriously great knives. The absolute best budget knives ever made. That's not just my opinion, its well known in the knife collecting world. There are of course those that believe any knife under $250 is garbage. In my experience with the online knife community, about 99.9% of those guys do not use their knives...ever. Many won't even carry them for fear of pocket lint or a scuff.
A $600 knife made from titanium and Magnacut steel that sits in its original package never being touched is pretty worthless in my view. Just like safe queen guns.
That said, I have several very high end folders. I even bought a Spiderco Sage 5 with CPM-Rex 121 steel. That is the absolute hardest knife steel made, and is near impossible to sharpen.
Anyways, a year ago I bought a Civivi Elementum ll.....which began an addiction to budget pocket folders.
Civivi, Miguron, CJRB, Artisian, Petrified Fish, Kizer....are all trying to outdo each other in the budget knife world. Most of these hit FAR above their price.
Civivi Imperium
Damascus steel
Ceramic ball berrings
Liner lock
Micarta scales
Steel liners
$60
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Sheepsfoot is one of my favorite blade shapes.
Can you say "Randal Knife"?There are a bunch of Chinese knife companies putting out seriously great knives. The absolute best budget knives ever made. That's not just my opinion, its well known in the knife collecting world. There are of course those that believe any knife under $250 is garbage. In my experience with the online knife community, about 99.9% of those guys do not use their knives...ever. Many won't even carry them for fear of pocket lint or a scuff.
A $600 knife made from titanium and Magnacut steel that sits in its original package never being touched is pretty worthless in my view. Just like safe queen guns.
That said, I have several very high end folders. I even bought a Spiderco Sage 5 with CPM-Rex 121 steel. That is the absolute hardest knife steel made, and is near impossible to sharpen.
Anyways, a year ago I bought a Civivi Elementum ll.....which began an addiction to budget pocket folders.
Civivi, Miguron, CJRB, Artisian, Petrified Fish, Kizer....are all trying to outdo each other in the budget knife world. Most of these hit FAR above their price.
Civivi Imperium
Damascus steel
Ceramic ball berrings
Liner lock
Micarta scales
Steel liners
$60
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I picture them as very high end hunting knives. Im pretty picky about hunting knives. They must work great, and be CHEAP-ish.
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Randal's gained fame for their excellent craftsmanship, coupled with a years long wait list, made them highly collectable, and collectors want that NIB freshness...I have a few that are absolutely new, and a few (one of which was used extensivly in Africa by Prambo) that I would take into combat or the Woods without a second thought, the others just shine in a display case....Colt SAA Revolvers are the same, the owners manual even suggest their collect ability over functionality.I picture them as very high end hunting knives. Im pretty picky about hunting knives. They must work great, and be CHEAP-ish.
Buck 119 and a couple PKS knives...which are absolutely fantastic....in my opinion.
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Sheepsfoot, reverse Tanto, Wharncliff....whatever they are called, I love utility blades. For most of my edc knife needs, I need that point that can slice. Here's one of my favorites.
I have a few USA Kershaws that are great. Im not sure they HRC their steel to the best numbers, but they have good fit and finish.
