Quote from: JeeperCreeper on March 23, 2023, 10:25:30 AMI just received 2 knock off mora's from Amazon last night

Chinese 8cr steel. Not sharp from the box, but we'll see how they polish up.

$11/knife since mora companions are now hovering around $20ish not on sale.

We'll see. Build quality is nice other than the dull blade.

8cr steel is supposed to be pretty easy to resharpen from what I've heard.

A lot of Kershaw's budget stuff is made with 8cr13mov steel and it takes a pretty good edge.

Of course, this all depends on whether or not the heat treat is good or total trash. The blade could be made from the best steel on the planet, but if the heat treat is bad, it won't matter.

Quote from: 12_Gauge_Chimp on March 23, 2023, 11:58:20 AM

Quote from: JeeperCreeper on March 23, 2023, 10:25:30 AMI just received 2 knock off mora's from Amazon last night

Chinese 8cr steel. Not sharp from the box, but we'll see how they polish up.

$11/knife since mora companions are now hovering around $20ish not on sale.

We'll see. Build quality is nice other than the dull blade.

8cr steel is supposed to be pretty easy to resharpen from what I've heard.

A lot of Kershaw's budget stuff is made with 8cr13mov steel and it takes a pretty good edge.

Of course, this all depends on whether or not the heat treat is good or total trash. The blade could be made from the best steel on the planet, but if the heat treat is bad, it won't matter.

Well, actually...

Quote from: JeeperCreeper on March 23, 2023, 10:25:55 AMYou cannot view this attachment.

This is a really nice find. And fulltang.

I still like this at $16. If shipping or pick up was free.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwaukee-4-in-Tradesman-Fixed-Blade-Knife-48-22-1926/303409113#overlay

Lowes sells a very similar knife for $15.

https://www.lowes.com/pd/LENOX-Fixed-Blade-Tradesman-Knife/1003172464

Some speculation online that they are made by Kershaw. But idk.

I like the $10 one for its more bushcraft type edge. And the rubber handle seems to be more substantial. The sheath looks to be a bit more functional as well.

Jeepercreeper, definitely do a review. Its worth it. Nice knife. 

I may have bought one or three of these last night:



ETA: @$20ea and with really good reviews I figured what the hell...

Quote from: NT2C on March 23, 2023, 12:29:38 PM

Quote from: 12_Gauge_Chimp on March 23, 2023, 11:58:20 AM

Quote from: JeeperCreeper on March 23, 2023, 10:25:30 AMI just received 2 knock off mora's from Amazon last night

Chinese 8cr steel. Not sharp from the box, but we'll see how they polish up.

$11/knife since mora companions are now hovering around $20ish not on sale.

We'll see. Build quality is nice other than the dull blade.

8cr steel is supposed to be pretty easy to resharpen from what I've heard.

A lot of Kershaw's budget stuff is made with 8cr13mov steel and it takes a pretty good edge.

Of course, this all depends on whether or not the heat treat is good or total trash. The blade could be made from the best steel on the planet, but if the heat treat is bad, it won't matter.

Well, actually...

I wonder how differently this guys tests would've gone had all three blade had handles on them. I also wonder if having a handle on the blade made any difference at all.

Quote from: NT2C on March 23, 2023, 02:00:57 PMI may have bought one or three of these last night:



ETA: @$20ea and with really good reviews I figured what the hell...

Kind of reminds me of the Gerber Armbar multitool. Except 20 bucks cheaper.

And onto my wishlist it goes.

Quote from: 12_Gauge_Chimp on March 23, 2023, 02:14:36 PM

Quote from: NT2C on March 23, 2023, 02:00:57 PMI may have bought one or three of these last night:



ETA: @$20ea and with really good reviews I figured what the hell...

Kind of reminds me of the Gerber Armbar multitool. Except 20 bucks cheaper.

And onto my wishlist it goes.

That's a really good reference point for comparison.

The only complaint I've seen on the Gerber Armbar is that the screwdriver doesn't lock like the blade does.

It's a relatively minor complaint, but it's the one the detractors of the Armbar repeat over and over every time Gerber releases a new version of the Armbar.

I still want one and don't really mind that the screwdriver doesn't lock open or in a 90 degree position.

Just placed an order with MidwayUSA for a Buck 863 Selkirk fixed blade.

Midway has them for 50 percent off their usual price right now.

Regular price on these is 100 bucks and the current as of today sale price is $49.99 (these qualify for free shipping from MidwayUSA and after tax, the total was $54.11).

ETA: And I just got an email from Midway that says my order has shipped.

I have an Armbar it's so-so to me.

Quote from: Rednex on March 23, 2023, 05:32:36 PMI have an Armbar it's so-so to me.

Which version you got, Rednex ?

I'm looking at getting either the Armbar Trade or the Armbar Scout from MidwayUSA.

I kind of wish the Armbar Trade had the scissors like the Scout does instead of an awl, though.

I got the Arm bar slim knife, screwdriver and bottle opener on the end.Like I said it is only so so to me. Looked like what I wanted but just don't have a feel to it or any real love for it. Still carry it once in a while.

I think the Armbar Trade and Scout are a lot thicker than the Armbar Slim, but I don't have either one so I can't really compare them.

Only multitools I own currently are some Leathermans (two Waves, a Blast, a Kick, a Rebar, a Mini Tool and a Wingman), a Gerber Suspension NXT and an Ozark Trail one I got for Christmas last year.

Quote from: 12_Gauge_Chimp on March 23, 2023, 10:09:07 PMI think the Armbar Trade and Scout are a lot thicker than the Armbar Slim, but I don't have either one so I can't really compare them.

Only multitools I own currently are some Leathermans (two Waves, a Blast, a Kick, a Rebar, a Mini Tool and a Wingman), a Gerber Suspension NXT and an Ozark Trail one I got for Christmas last year.

That's an impressive collection.  Can you imagine if someone started selling multi-tools with dragons laser-etched onto them? Anianna's head would explode ...

Quote from: majorhavoc on March 24, 2023, 07:56:48 AM

Quote from: 12_Gauge_Chimp on March 23, 2023, 10:09:07 PMI think the Armbar Trade and Scout are a lot thicker than the Armbar Slim, but I don't have either one so I can't really compare them.

Only multitools I own currently are some Leathermans (two Waves, a Blast, a Kick, a Rebar, a Mini Tool and a Wingman), a Gerber Suspension NXT and an Ozark Trail one I got for Christmas last year.

That's an impressive collection.  Can you imagine if someone started selling multi-tools with dragons laser-etched onto them? Anianna's head would explode ...

I smell a business idea.

Quote from: NT2C on March 24, 2023, 01:00:35 PM

I know, I know. I was thinking the same thing. Except instead of multi-tools as I suggested above, I was thinking about starting out etching the UFoZS logo on some Zippos ...

Quote from: majorhavoc on March 24, 2023, 01:05:10 PM

Quote from: NT2C on March 24, 2023, 01:00:35 PM

I know, I know. I was thinking the same thing. Except instead of multi-tools as I suggested above, I was thinking about starting out etching the UFoZS logo on some Zippos ...

The machine is $2,500

How many Zippos to break even?

Quote from: NT2C on March 24, 2023, 01:17:48 PM

Quote from: majorhavoc on March 24, 2023, 01:05:10 PM

Quote from: NT2C on March 24, 2023, 01:00:35 PM

I know, I know. I was thinking the same thing. Except instead of multi-tools as I suggested above, I was thinking about starting out etching the UFoZS logo on some Zippos ...

The machine is $2,500

How many Zippos to break even?

My guess is a lot of them.

Quote from: 12_Gauge_Chimp on March 23, 2023, 11:58:20 AM

Quote from: JeeperCreeper on March 23, 2023, 10:25:30 AMI just received 2 knock off mora's from Amazon last night

Chinese 8cr steel. Not sharp from the box, but we'll see how they polish up.

$11/knife since mora companions are now hovering around $20ish not on sale.

We'll see. Build quality is nice other than the dull blade.

8cr steel is supposed to be pretty easy to resharpen from what I've heard.

A lot of Kershaw's budget stuff is made with 8cr13mov steel and it takes a pretty good edge.

Of course, this all depends on whether or not the heat treat is good or total trash. The blade could be made from the best steel on the planet, but if the heat treat is bad, it won't matter.

That's how I understand it too.

That's why I love Buck knives and they're 420, but steer clear of shitty imported budget 420 knives