Thank you so much for all the tips! I just bought a spiderco manix 2 in cpm s110v. I hope the steel will be good enough to be a paper weight. Its a lightweight knife. Never knew what i could use pocket knifes for!
NEVER give Jesse Hemphill any money.. I sent him 3000 US worth of European materials, bought 2 knives which I never got. When Confronted, he just blocked me on social media, while using his divorce with his X wife Trish as an excuse to avoid any accountability. The man's nothing more than a common liar, riding the wave of people calling him "uncle Jesse". I have all the receipts and messages from both of them during that time, Jesse messed up his marriage, he wont talk about ANY OF IT, he just blames his X for the problems he created. The man's been lying about his apprenticeship for about 35 years.. He never got his papers, he's just hoping to fake it till he makes it. Look at his knives on the secondary market. Huge damascus bowies are going for under 250( They're not selling) when they started at 1300. Just look at the dudes plungelines, bevels, blade thickness is all over the place, he cant make the same thing twice, he needs others to help him with that.. The knives that actually sold where made by Bark River, NOT jesse... Ever since that, Jesse hasn't been able to make anything retailers want. It's only his friends who buy's his knives in hopes of getting online cred in knife groups. Let's not forget the fact he keeps getting told by other makers, he should quit the industry and stay away. Spencer Aplin gave him a good scolding a few years back at blade show. Well deserved too. Jesse has a bunch of Yes-men surrounding him, that's why he hasn't improved one bit in past 10 years I've known the guy. Remember Jesse's knives dont sell. The Models Bark River made did. He even turned down a joboffer at BRKT, simply because he felt better then them.. And look what that arrogance and ego got him.. I remember when he threw a bunch of shade at LT. Wright for not being as cool as BRKT. Must be annoying seeing a company thrive when you, yourself is a failure.
Good analogy. I would like to add that traditional folders also tend have the upper hand when working with certain materials. For example, try carving for 15 minutes each with a Sebenza and a traditional folder and tell me how it feels. Most modern folders (if we leave the ones follwing traditional patterns aside) are made to be jacks of all trades. People may expect them to break down cardboard, pry open a door and be useful in self-defense on top of that. In essence, the modern folder is expected to be a folding fixed blade, and many expect to be able to take it apart and clean it like a gun (not minding that they may have to carry special tools for that, plus guided sharpening systems to get the edge back once it eventually got dull). I think they started out as an urban multi-tool (carrying a fixed blade can be done, but may be legally problematic and usually frowned upon in most cities), even if they still are often paired with regular multi-tools as the option with a longer blade, better deployment, more expensive blade steel and (somewhat) better ergonomics. On the other hand, the traditional folder is meant to do food prep, farmwork (with an array of more suitable tools at hand for any bigger task), cutting string an whittling, all while being able to be maintained with nothing but some oil, a leather belt and - in a pinch - a suitable rock to sharpen and tighten down the occasional rivet that got loose. And in those areas, it arguably still can outperform the vast majority of modern folders on the market, because blade geometry and ergonomics have had two centuries or more of evolution behind them. So in short, I like both "bicycles" and "Ferraris", too. The Ferrari may be the best option for paved roads to get fast and with minimal baggage from A to B (if you're willing to pay the price). But I'm aware that the Ferrari will only take me so far on a dirty road and can run out of gas, while I can fix the bicycle in almost any situation with very limited tools.
Derrick, I wish i could go back in time,I would have purchased Every offering for the next 3 years if I could.Thank You for talking me into The Presidential!
Beautiful campaign, my only trouble with that particular knife is I dont like pointy tools for my small kids. I think Opinel Junior is a much better option because this. But again, beautiful campaign. Congratulations!
I am a new customer and am completely blown away with your customer service team - Charles in particular - i recently purchased the RMJ Lady Death Trench Knife and Charles made the the complete experience absolutely amazing - it arrived today and I can’t be happier! Your company has another customer for life! I think Derrick would be very proud with how his company is carrying on - I would have loved to have known him - Thanks again!
Lon Humphrey is no joke, he is exactly what he says he is. I own a Bell Bowie from him. My favorite knife. 10.5" has never felt so fast in the hand, and full tang, wide back end. Trust he knows what he's doing.
Dude, amazing how you try to spread BS. N690 is an Austrian steel produced by Böhler and VG 10 is not an Austrian steel it’s a Japanese steel. Please stick to facts in your videos. Thank you.
Bark River have the worst quality control ever. 20% of the knives have some problem with grind, handle, etc. If you send it back, you'll don't see your knife for more then 18 months. Bark River is bullshit.
I stopped buying new Bark River knives after seeing that too. They have bad quality control and have given up a lot of details that affect performance to save money on production costs. I am not an American and my country's laws have restrictions on the purchase and ownership of weapons and knives, so sending them to the US to repair a knife that has failed quality control is time consuming and expensive. If I tell them about these quality control issues on their Facebook, I get a vicious attack on my country and my race from their loyal fanboys. Bark River is no longer the reputation and quality it once was. The only recent Bark River knives I have purchased are vintage Marbles designs made from modern powder steel. I don't think the others are worth buying, unless it's an old vintage Bark River found on eBay or AZCK.
A Knife ??? I have somewhere around 175 … and I am not counting Kitchen Knives … That would put it over 200 … Dang, just remembered I have 5 in my truck, 5 in my boat, 2 on my golf cart, and 1 on my zero Turn mower …
I carry a pocket knife on me which I use for basically everything opening mail and boxes, cutting food, cleaning the dirt out of my nails and cutting my nails, cutting wires, mixing my drinks, I even use it for self defense if needed since it also has a glass breaker built into it which makes a good self defense weapon without having to use the blade, but I also use my knife when I accidentally lock my self-out of my own house. Pocket knives comes in handy for every day use.
Amen my daughters only a year and a half and she is already fascinated with my knives I show her my pictures or she sees me with my knife and she says knife. I can't get her a knife yet she's got a ways too go but when I think she's old enough I'll get her a knife I may even give her 1 of my 536 knives.
When I was a young teen I absolutely carved up the front panel of a cheap faux wood drawer, I mean it looked like the work of a psycho. The windowsill trim next to it too but I was more hesitant about that. I’m thankful that despite my moms concern I still got to learn. Don’t be afraid of creative destruction… but keep an eye on it lol
Basic Physics - A knife twice the length require twice the pressure at the grip to do tip work. Basic Physics - A knife twice the length require twice the accuracy at the grip to do get similar accuracy for tip work. I make Knives - Tried everything from 4.7" to 10.5". We all eat & end up cutting up raw fruits, vegetables & small portions of meat. This real world circumstance limits the value/benefit ratio of longer knife blades. Blades 5.2" to 5.7 seem to be ideal depending on your size & strength. Blades longer than 6.7 ( which is about the limit for Santoku blades) seem clumsy to me, require addition power & accuracy at the grip when cutting.
Ordered a Spyderco Stretch 2 on Wednesday - was in my mailbox Friday - maybe you should change your name to KnivesShipFast - Really though, easy purchase, fast shipping and I like the knife , feels good in the hand - sharp ...nope ..... going to have to work on this one... Next knife purchase - you guys are at the top of the list ..
I found a cheap survival knife with the compass in the pummel when I was 10 and hid it from my parents. That was my first knife. But my dad found it and didn't care.
