SHOW US YOUR BLADES

[ezracer]

Lightening Elite OTF .....Suh-weet!

I did put a little grip tape on it though.

 

[Bob A]

I don't find may of their models visually appealing either. They tend to hit homeruns with me on the models that are outside of their usual design box. The blade is definitely nice and thick as is the overall knife. Below is a width comparison with a BM mini-bugout. I wasn't aware of the auto version until now, but good to know it's out there.

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Thanks for the photo; it makes the blade comparison pretty graphic.

I like a hefty blade myself. I have a few OTF autos, but many of them seem rather delicate.The Microtech Combat Trodoon and HALO blades get my approval, though a single-action automatic like the HALO is too awkward for real use, IMO.

The major problem I have with this Spyderco knife is that damned liner lock. Not only does it bleed me on closing - unless I take great pains, I get great pains - but it always worries me that it'll fail to keep the blade locked in vigorous use, putting my digits at risk.

So my mainstay carry blades have been Benchmades with their Axis Lock; it's hard to imaging that it could be improved upon, and if you choose the right configuration, they can be opened as fast as any automatic.

Doesn't negate the pleasing aspects of your new knife, though. A fine, sturdy and even elegant knife.

 

[slyitry]

My blade collection.

 

[Silverlax]

My blade collection.

Is that the new benchmade shootout bottom center?

 

[slyitry]

Is that the new benchmade shootout bottom center?

Yes.

 

[Silverlax]

How do you like it? I’m not big on otf for edc, but this one has me intrigued.

 

[slyitry]

The blade action is nice and it's really light weight. So light in fact you'll forget you have it in your pocket. Hopefully I won't make some upset with me for saying this but to me the CF elite feels cheap.

 

[Trumpet]

My EDC....

 

[shootin the breeze]

My blade collection.

Please tell me about the katanas. Looking to get one.

 

[slyitry]

Please tell me about the katanas. Looking to get one.

I really wish I had the information or knowledge to tell you more about them. I have a friend who knows a little about them and is actually pretty good at using them. He gave me two of them when he had his first kid and the center one I purchased off of ebay probably six years ago for $300.00. It came very sharp. So sharp in fact when I first got it and realized that I would end up in the emergency room I didn't touch it again for a couple of months.

 

[Dave.B]

Finally completed the MC-1 paratrooper collection. Camillus, Schrade, Logan Smyth.

You still need the current offering from Colonial.

 

[teratos]

I’d get a katana, but all I can find are ones “Made in Japan”. As if.

 

[BossmanPJ]

You still need the current offering from Colonial.

I have that one too.

 

[Hibs]

Lightening Elite OTF .....Suh-weet!

I did put a little grip tape on it though.

Got me one of those too, I paid like the $10 extra and got some sort of "better" version. Honestly not much difference between it and the "cheapest" version (which I bought some of too, then gave away). Overall, it's a perfect daily care beat around knife. If I lose it, no fuqs given. Always gets some looks though when I pull my knife out to cut something

 

[eruby]

Got me one of those too, I paid like the $10 extra and got some sort of "better" version. Honestly not much difference between it and the "cheapest" version (which I bought some of too, then gave away). Overall, it's a perfect daily care beat around knife. If I lose it, no fuqs given. Always gets some looks though when I pull my knife out to cut something

This is like the knife Brian Cox used to open the vodka in R.E.D.

It is an awesome $30 OTF knife.

Oh, and I'M Hibs!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Dave.B]

I have that one too.

The Colonial is easily the best of the MC-1 type knives

 

[Dave.B]

I’d get a katana, but all I can find are ones “Made in Japan”. As if.

Lol made in Japan by Shanghai Katana Factory #5

 

[BossmanPJ]

The Colonial is easily the best of the MC-1 type knives

It sure is. The action is much better and it doesn’t feel as cheap. To be honest it would be a great carry knife if it had a pocket clip.

 

[Dave.B]

It sure is. The action is much better and it doesn’t feel as cheap. To be honest it would be a great carry knife if it had a pocket clip.

It would be a great carry knife. One that wouldn't spook the nervous public when open like some auto knives would. I really like mine.

 

[TexasBob]

I wanting a “ZT” Zero Tolerance knife since I first saw them, but like most things I like they were out of my price range. This weekend I got Two Speed Safe S30V Ken Onion design, a 0350SW and a 0350SWCF at an Estate sale. Both are razor sharp, smooth opening and lock solid like a fixed bade. Got them for less than a good steak dinner. Now I'm on the lookout for the lost Benchmade!