Pocketknives/Kitchen Knives/Fixed Blades
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I finally got my Mikov. It's a lot lighter weight than I had expected. It's a beautiful quality knife. But the spring seems kind of flimsy like it doesn't spring open with authority like my other switchblades do. I will probably remove the spring and wrist flick it open so it is legal to carry. I like my two Due Boui switchblades a lot better. But this one is way prettier.
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@Joberwocky That's a solid choice of blade there mate! Mine has never let me down. The ZDP-189 steel is a worthy upgrade indeed. So impressed, I've bought them as gifts for a few choice mates, all of whom rave about them.
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Very smart that @Filthy
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Thanks!
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Digging the Damascus
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@GC:
@Joberwocky That's a solid choice of blade there mate! Mine has never let me down. The ZDP-189 steel is a worthy upgrade indeed. So impressed, I've bought them as gifts for a few choice mates, all of whom rave about them.
Thanks @GC the ZDP is what originally brought me to Spyderco, and aside from having the spring clip screw occasionally loosen up, I was overall super happy with the Dragonfly.
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Ha, my twin just got a fox knife, he's thrilled with it
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Something Giles said in the inaugural podcast that has stuck with me is that Iron Heart customers tend to like nice, well made things. That idea certainly applies to me and my particular affection for guitars and, in this case, knives. I’ve loved knives since I was a kid and my grandpa would get me a new pocket knife for Christmas every year to add to my collection (usually a little Buck or Schrade folder). Most of my knives have moved on but I have a few from Bob Dozier that I just can’t seem to part with. He makes incredible knives, usually with his legendary D2 steel. Simple designs made with premium materials that just work. Almost forgot to mention his kydex sheaths. I typically like natural material but his sheaths are designed so well and are so practical that I’ve fallen in love with them as well. Here are some pics of my remaining collection.
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So pleased was I with my Fox Pelican that I picked up another Fox knife recently, this time a more stylish, refined bit of kit. The wooden handle is gorgeous and the blade shape and flipper action superb. Very pleased.
The Anso design element is obvious there. Reminds me of my Giant Mouse.
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@SKT:
I have a few from Bob Dozier that I just can’t seem to part with.
Sod it, now I want this…....
http://www.dozierknives.com/images/documents/inventory/08.11.21.k-16.jpg
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@Giles Oh that’s a beautiful knife. Simple lines and the ergonomics are incredible. I’ve read about Bob’s design ethic and I think he prioritizes function over everything. His knives are tools that need to stay comfortable in the hand even when you use them for long stretches at a time. I think that’s a Yukon Pro Skinner. Also, referring back to the IH podcasts, I recall @neph93 saying that when he discovered Iron Heart he was like, “ this is it…this is what I’ve been looking for” (paraphrasing). And that’s how I was when I got my first Dozier knife. They suit me…as does Iron Heart
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Mr. Dozier's knives are exquisite, @SKT. I've appreciated them from afar for many years while staying stuck with buying (and loving) the knifemaker whose work speaks to me much like Dozier's speaks to you: Phill Hartsfield, Sr.
For more regular use, I often like snapping up Spyderco knives. I actually just bought the larger version of the Yojimbo 2, aptly named the Yojumbo. Here it is in DLC:
