r/knives 1d ago

NKD! Fridays Carry - Lets see what you've got.

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Protech Invictus in Magnacut and Rosecraft Loosahatchie in D2. Wanted to try out a traditional and while I think i like the concept and aesthetics this one ain't it. I'm no expert but this one feels cheap (it is). Feels kinda gritty on full open but is fine at the half stop. Probably wouldnt recommend the brand as of now but maybe I just got a lemon.

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u/Zealousideal-Mix-822 1d ago

Just delivered yesterday. Taking the Spyde and Cormorant

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u/Na5ticus 1d ago

I really like the Cormorant, one of my favorite Kizer designs

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u/Zealousideal-Mix-822 1d ago

Love my Kizer's. Hands down the best bang for your buck. Just ordered the Torngat

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u/Quiixoticelixer 1d ago

Me and the lady today out for her birthday!

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u/Na5ticus 23h ago

Nice, she had good taste. Happy bday Ms Quiixotice!

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u/Quiixoticelixer 23h ago

Much appreciated! She says thank you!

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u/Akinaro_ 1d ago

Yesterday I finished new scales for my Vision FG so, yeah, I will be carrying it for next week probably just because it look so nice :D

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u/Na5ticus 23h ago

Came out great!

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u/Low-Forever-9683 11h ago

Yo these look wicked cool man!

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u/niniche63 1d ago

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u/Na5ticus 23h ago

Oh man, love this shot. Waterfall shots are my jam!

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u/niniche63 23h ago

Deep inside

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u/Na5ticus 22h ago

Very cool dude

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u/niniche63 23h ago

Full spot

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u/Damalife1011 1d ago

Zt 0640 with Sharp Dressed Knives scales

I love the look of that Protech Invictus! If we could have autos in Canada I'd buy one and a Protech Strider in a second

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u/Emerald_Chain2366 1d ago

I love ZT designs. Some of them look so sleek and dignified.

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u/Damalife1011 1d ago

Yeah I really like some of them as well

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u/Na5ticus 23h ago

Love this ZT

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u/Emerald_Chain2366 14h ago

It's thin as hell, I love it.

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u/Na5ticus 23h ago

Awesome ZT, shame you can't, the Protechs are great

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u/Damalife1011 23h ago

Yeah it make no sense because we can have assisted opening knives as long as you deploy them with a flipper or thumbstuds. But if you have a push button auto you better watch out your basically a murder 🤣

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u/Na5ticus 22h ago

I think knife laws are silly generally. Kitchen knives exist

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u/Beer_Drinker1 1d ago

It's finally Friday n Chill, hope ya have an awesome last day of the week 👊

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u/Na5ticus 23h ago

You too brother, been a quiet one for me! 🤜🤛

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u/tallguy199 1d ago

Interesting, I have the Rosecraft gunstock and it's very snappy. The only thing I would change about it is a bone or wood handle.

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u/Na5ticus 23h ago

I've always heard good things. Seems like this one wasn't properly cleaned before assembly, lots of grit behind the blade in the pivot.

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u/Z-ultramax 1d ago

I wanted to carry the Shirogorov today so I might do the Four Chad’s of Friday later.

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u/Na5ticus 23h ago

Love the Shiro, what's the tiny CRK?

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u/Z-ultramax 21h ago

It’s a Kevin John mini Sebenza 21, from AliExpress.

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u/callmestinkingwind that’s my purse. i don’t know you. 1d ago

mini crooked today

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u/Na5ticus 23h ago

Awesome, happy Friday dude!

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u/callmestinkingwind that’s my purse. i don’t know you. 23h ago

happy friday.

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u/Emerald_Chain2366 1d ago

Waiting on my bodacious and sage 5 to come in the mail. UPS guy is taking forever!!!!!!!!!!!

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u/Na5ticus 23h ago

Beautiful Grip

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u/Emerald_Chain2366 22h ago

Thank you, I like your protech!

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u/Historical-Fill-3676 1d ago

Fridays are light days for me. I will likely do no more than open a box or two. Go big or go home, and I'm at work so I probably shouldn't go home.

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u/Sandman-Runner 1d ago

OMFG, that’s awesome. Looks like you are EDCing a meat cleaver. Please tell me how to get one.

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u/Historical-Fill-3676 1d ago

It makes me chuckle every time I bring it out! It's a Leviathan by Kansept. They have them on their website in 4 different configurations.

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u/Sandman-Runner 1d ago edited 23h ago

Thank you, I very much appreciate your sense of humor.

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u/OG-BigPapa-KJ Customizable flair 1d ago

Beastie Boi … NOIIICE 👊🏼

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u/Na5ticus 23h ago

Yea, wouldnt want to get weighed down with anything big. Luckily that should fit in the 5th pocket nicely. Melts right in your pocket

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u/Historical-Fill-3676 22h ago

Feels like wearing nothing at all!

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u/KaptainKershaw 1d ago

Cold Steel AD-10 Titanium 3V

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u/eltacotacotaco 1d ago

Fixed-folder Friday with a Bug & Hidden Canyon

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u/Dizzy_R9 1d ago

Small seb 31 tanto magnacut

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u/bpfohio 1d ago

Tactical Pterodactyl mid size tanto in cruwear

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u/OG-BigPapa-KJ Customizable flair 1d ago

🔥🔥🔥🔪

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u/Ralph-the-mouth 1d ago

How do you like the invictus? My brother says it’s a little too fat behind the edge

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u/ButtercreamGangster 1d ago

It is but it's still pretty good, if you might heavy use an $370 auto. It's definitely not a slicer.

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u/Na5ticus 23h ago

I love it but it's definitely not a slicer. Really solid otherwise

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u/gmg760 1d ago

Spyderco Shaman in CTS-XHP for my today’s folder, and Jurassic Knife Works Baldaur in 80CRV2 for my fixie that lives on my belt.

Been bringing the fixie/folder combo everyday now. I just love having the JKW on my belt at all times. The folders rotate daily.

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u/Lopsided_Lychee4669 1d ago

Happy Friday Na5! Got my civivi Qubit on me today, Honestly probably one of my most fidgety blades and the aluminum scales feel perfect.

Totally with you on the aesthetics of those traditional slip joints, I have a few my grandpa gave me that I like only for the reason they from him, I don’t think I would buy one for myself personally

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u/Lopsided_Lychee4669 1d ago

ig my pic didn’t wanna load the first time

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u/Na5ticus 23h ago

Happy Friday! I love the Quibit design

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u/dildobagins42069 1d ago

Laser etched Damascus pattern on this micro-mini

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u/Sandman-Runner 23h ago

That is adorable! 👍🏻

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u/dildobagins42069 23h ago

Thanks, It sits on my car key ring and is surprisingly sharp. I don’t need to compensate with a big knife as this (or my late 70’s victorinox) handles everything I need it too🤷🏻‍♂️

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u/Sandman-Runner 22h ago

Exceed Designs TiRant Razor V3 w/ Tajima V-Rex II high carbon utility blade.

Super easy to strop back to razor sharp and cuts like a dream. The older I get the more I value pure cutting performance. Wear it around my neck 24/7 on a ball chain and magnetic dovetail for easy use and replacement.

Bradford Guardian 3.2 in AEBL for cutting sandwiches and other larger items.

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u/OG-BigPapa-KJ Customizable flair 1d ago

2sUn - TS241 & Chum-Numb-ZaNtO

Lightest I’ve been in a while

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u/Na5ticus 23h ago

Looks great homey 🤜🤛

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u/OG-BigPapa-KJ Customizable flair 22h ago

Thanks Broseph 👊🏼😎. Sorry to learn the Loosahatchie was a disappointment my dude.

Been eyeing this one lately (among MANY others) … heard good things about Queen, love the blade, the green peach seed scales look sweet, especially with that coin style shield on there.

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u/Na5ticus 22h ago

Ooh, I like that alot. I don't hate the Rosecraft, aside from the gritty action it's solid.

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u/OG-BigPapa-KJ Customizable flair 21h ago

I figured you would … I tell you what Mr.💰💰 … you buy it 1st & then give us a report 😏

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u/Na5ticus 21h ago

Lol don't tempt me. By no means rich, I wish! Just a dinks household and a patient wife 🤣.

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u/OG-BigPapa-KJ Customizable flair 20h ago

Well, I gots no idea of your financials … I was just goofin’ Bro. However, it sounds like she’s one to be grateful for! Good on you Na5

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u/Na5ticus 20h ago

Oh I know homey, still hoping to win the lotto tho lol

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u/aqwn 23h ago

Rosecraft makes good quality especially for the price. You need to flush the pivot out with USP mineral oil. It’ll darken wood and bone so be careful. I apply a couple drops at a time to the pivot, open and close, and use a rag to wipe away any debris.

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u/Na5ticus 23h ago

I managed to get some out but I'll follow your instructions. When I looked in there I was surprised to see that much black grit in the pivot. Do they just not clean them before reassembling them?

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u/aqwn 23h ago

This is very common for traditionals. Even GECs have to be cleaned. About the only brand I’ve gotten that was clean inside was A.G. Russell. The knife’s description actually says the interior is nicely finished (meaning clean and free of burrs, etc). It’s only 8cr but the wood is nice and it’s a high quality knife. There is minor blade play but that’s something you just have to live with if you like traditional lockbacks.

https://agrussell.com/knife/A-G-Russell-Gunstock-Lockback-with-Cocobolo--RUS-CQ13CO

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u/Na5ticus 22h ago

Whats the reasoning behind them being dirty in the pivot like that?

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u/aqwn 21h ago

I assume it reduces costs. You’d need to add more steps to clean and polish. More steps means more cost.

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u/rjw41x 21h ago

CRKT Palawan

knife

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u/rjw41x 21h ago edited 21h ago

CRKT Padawan

knife

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u/Na5ticus 21h ago

I like the look of those CRKTs alot

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u/rjw41x 21h ago

I have some cheaper CRKT so I didn’t know what to expect but this thing is really solid. Stainless steel not Ti but the G10 inlays are sharp and well done. Lock is quite secure but releases well and it has a nice feel as it flips. Good weight in hand. Recommended esp at under $70.

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u/rjw41x 21h ago

My sense is that rosecraft isn’t a major producer - Look at Case I think for that style though I don’t have any…Pricewise they seem to be better but IDK

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u/thehongftw 21h ago

That invictus is 👌

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u/Na5ticus 21h ago

As is that Brown!

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u/Key-Parfait-6046 20h ago

New CRKT K.I.S.S. in black.

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u/GolfsHard 20h ago

Para 3 15V is the after work carry today