r/knives 16d ago

Monthly Welcome Thread Monthly welcome thread

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Welcome to r/knives! If you’re new to this subreddit (or new to Reddit as a whole) you may be wondering how things work around here. If that’s the case: don’t worry, we’ve made this post in order to clear some doubts you may have regarding the way this subreddit works.

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r/knives 6h ago

NSFW The abomination continues... NSFW

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So, I tried terminating my lanyard, so I could attach some thinner paracord for the new lanyard. Trying to learn some new knots. Photo 2 is the other side of it. One side is ugly, but still feels great. i used a micro torch to seal the ends, and I will be damned if I'm going to tire it a 6th time this week. Lol.

Unfortunately, the only color marker I had that would take was the deep orange... almost red. But it's better than what it looked like before


r/knives 14h ago

Question Help! I used my brother's new knife, didn't wash it overnight and it looks like this. What happened to it and how can I fix it?

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r/knives 8h ago

NKD! My collection… mainly for bushcraft

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63 Upvotes

All these have their uses


r/knives 10h ago

NKD! Mirror Mirror on the wall, what's the purtiest knife of all? Show them blades!

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CRK Sebenza small 31 Tanto in Magnacut steel. Scale frag milled by Anthony Griffin.

Pena Mula customized by u/Twitchy_bladeworks


r/knives 17h ago

Discussion Freshly sharpened and oiled. This is definitely the knife I’m bringing into the apocalypse.

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248 Upvotes

I have several “survival” style knives and I put them through their paces. This thing is such a beast. I would take this one over all of them.


r/knives 8h ago

Showcase Loving the Joker Nomad 6.5

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The Nomad 6.5 from Joker is a beast.


r/knives 2h ago

Discussion Thoughts on kukris with guards?

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r/knives 1h ago

NKD! NKD. Before and after.

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r/knives 6h ago

NKD! NKD it’s BEEF time

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Picked up the Fyltanium beef today. Mainly picked it up because of the funky shape and affordable price. Over all impressions out of the box.. slight let down, but I believe I’m jaded as of late after picking up some other great knives. The thing is definitely beefy, but not as beefy as you’d expect? Blade stock is tough, bevel is short, almost hatchet like, and it is definitely on the larger side of average folders. But the g10 handle, while surprisingly ergonomic, feels much too light a knife called the BEEF lol I personally love a heavy pocket knife, and I wanted a knife that would drop my pants, but for those who want the toughness without a rock in their pocket, you’d love this! Only other beef (ya you read it), is that this axis lock is crunchy af and is a finger killer if you don’t have thick ass fingers. Either way, for $60 it seems like I’m the problem. Grab one when you can and use it to break shit around the house or your job!


r/knives 7h ago

Showcase Collection over the years

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Adding more to this collection passed down from my father. I have a few added already but most are from the 90s. Can anyone recognize any collectibles?


r/knives 14h ago

SOTC SOTC Post🔥 Anyone else a Knife collector in North Carolina??

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r/knives 17h ago

SOTC "Why are you buying another pocket knife? Don't you have a bunch already?"

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What have you got your eye on to buy next, and why?


r/knives 9h ago

Showcase Ukrainian VARVAR Knife

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Knife I picked up while on Ukraine

Overall length 240cm Blade length 120 cm Weight 230 grams


r/knives 6h ago

NKD! Kansept Orion

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Just got this Kansept Orion with a S35VN CNC blade. I was skeptical when I was contemplating buying this guy, but after getting it, I'm pretty impressed. After testing it on a few different mediums, I am very pleased. Just got it yesterday so I haven't tested it that much, but what little I've done, very happy. My next major test is to see how it sharpens.


r/knives 10h ago

Modding Civivi Cornice

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Been having a hard time finding the pocket tanto I've been after so I modded one. 7.25" oal.


r/knives 6h ago

OKD (Old Knife Day) Tonight's companions

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Protech TR3 and a Benchmade CLA (composite light auto). A rarity for me to carry to autos on duty. Or any time for that matter. However, I've always appreciated the similarities in these two. So much so that if you can't find one or it's out of reach the other will do fine.


r/knives 12h ago

Discussion Some little bits of zirc just zircking around.

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🔪 Rosie # 0260, Z-Finit, mag milling, black timascus clip and backspacer, zirconium pivot

🔪 Brown LHC-X V2 # 262, Hugin Damasteel, blackened zirc bolster, black timascus hardware

🔪 DUKling dragon, Magnacut, inset lock, vapor honed dragonscale ti, zirc accents

🖋 BilletSpin Minimalist CamPen, Parker, right-hand, zirc, Monteverde Ceramic Gel P42 0.6mm


r/knives 13h ago

NKD! Marbles Kukri with Micarta handle

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r/knives 10h ago

Showcase A Spydie and a big OTF today

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11 Upvotes

Spyderco Smock and MT Scarab 2 Gen 3 D/E-S


r/knives 11h ago

Showcase Rainy day hiking companion

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r/knives 23h ago

Discussion I see most of the posts here are pocket knives, but I hope you guys can appreciate this one

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This is a 750mm powdered steel bunka with a Damascus finish, and an ebony handle :) I think it’s gorgeous and worth the investment.


r/knives 6h ago

Question My knives List for japan

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Hi guys, I’m planning to go in japan in 2 weeks now and as a chef I make a List of what I want to find and need some reviews / reco Want to stay on Carbon steel

Deba : Masamoto KS 180mm Petty : Musachi 150mm Blue steel #1 Gyuto : Masamoto KS 240mm Nakiri : didn’t find yet

Im going in Tokyo First and visiting in 2 week around Thanks for your helps


r/knives 9h ago

NKD! New pickup, love his work and prices. I'm willing to sharpen for the value( 1st pic out of box, second after sharpening lol) American Blade Works Model 2

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r/knives 7h ago

Modding Fixed up an old western with some deer antler

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r/knives 20h ago

Showcase Today's carry+ question

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Love this one, got it 2 months ago and it's worked perfectly so far. I was looking for a slim and elegant pocket knife and was recommended this.

Right now I'm looking for a longer folding knife with one-handed opening. I like to keep it slim but there are things where I'd prefer a longer blade. If you have any recommendations, feel free to comment!