ceramic seems like a strange material to make a knife out of.

 

That's what I was thinking
I occasionally carry a Gerber knife ( like this one)

 

Yeah I'm not really sure why they use it either and I'm too lazy to look it up!

 

Have a Leatherman Charge kickin around here somewhere.

 

I have a victorinox multitool for sale. Got it this past Christmas and I've cut 2 wires with it. Other than that its brand spanking new. If anyone is interested, make an offer before I put it on egay.

 

does anyone use one of these to sharpen thier knife. It seems to work very well for me

 

I use one of these for field dressing/skinning an animal.


http://eze-lap.com/hunting_fishing_outdoor_use/

My hunting buddy said the edge of the blade folds over so once or twice with a steel is all that's needed. I tried and he's right. Even the best 440/420HC blades lose their edge after 8 or 10 times. And rather than touching up several times with a steel (like a chef on tv) it really only took once or twice on both sides and it was back in action.

However, to put the best edge on the blade to begin with, you really want to keep the same angle. Kind of tough with the old sharpening stone. Since the 70's I've used the Lansky type that holds the same angle. Perfect edge every time!


https://lansky.com/index.php/product...sional-system/

 

A place right down the road from me charges $5 a knife to sharpen and I say screw that!!!

 

Ceramic blades come from the factory with a razor sharp edge... and they hold it. However, resharpening them is harder than convincing a Kentuckian to wash his hands, and dropping the knife can result in a shattered blade. I prefer good stainless blade steel, myself.

 

Yes! Finally I can contribute to a weapon thread! lol. Here's my knives. 2 S&Ws and a cutco pocket knife lol

 

I know this is an old thread but I picked a couple of spyderco persistence knives and I love them. About 40 bucks and they come with g10 scale grips and a good steal for the blade. Under 3 inches, so it's legal in most of California. I thought I would share for the knives fans on here.

 

The Hoosier state repealed its law outlawing possession of automatic openers (switchblades), so now I can bring some of my good stuff out and start using it like the makers intended.

 

Gang member knife fight rituals?

 

No, mostly old man trying not to cut himself.

 

I've had a S&W auto for many years … and just recently treated myself to a BenchMade 9101 Stryker …

 

I like bench made stuff. I have had a few

 

I carry a Kershaw Leek Speedsafe Ken Onion design. Has a nice profile and doesn't take up room clipped on the inside of my pocket.

 

i have that exact same s&w that I retired back years ago for my kershaw. I'll have to get a pic, yours has a lot more paint left on it lol.

 

Best warranty in the business. Free lifetime sharpening and they even change the clips for free.

 

Since were on this subject, what do you guys use to sharpen? Ive been looking at the japanese water stones more for my kitchen knives but for my folding knives and such, especially with serations, im curious what works. I currently have a good ceramic rod i use for the fine edge, but if its in bad shape I have a two sided stone i use to get it in good enough shape to then use the ceramic.