cetanMar 1, 2024

NKD / FFF - CJRB Ekko

https://lemmy.world/post/12613913

NKD / FFF - CJRB Ekko - Lemmy.World

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/12612373 [https://lemmy.world/post/12612373] > Happy Front Flipper Friday to all who celebrate. > > Despite the fact that I tell myself I don’t even really like front-flippers, they keep showing up at my house. > > A true cry for help, I think. > > Today’s Front Flipper is the Ray Laconico designed, CJRB Ekko > > This version has CJRB’s budget powder steel AR-RPM9, 3.25" (8.26 cm) in length with green micarta scales. The micarta is very smooth and, depending on opening method, can feel a little slippery but I’ve not had any real issues. > > image [https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53551582756_996526822c_c.jpg] > > Straight spine with a nice deep swedge ground out at the front. > > image [https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53551778953_74445870be_c.jpg] > > Perfectly centered out of the box with really great action. > > image [https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53550719422_9ab56aeacc_c.jpg] > > I like the fact that it’s a sheepsfoot with a little bit of belly on it. I like the fact that you can easily spydie-flick it open (and are not forced to use the front flipper). > > image [https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53550720957_176c2fda05_c.jpg] > > It’s not an out-of-this world knife but a nice solid choice. I got it used, as I do most of my knives these days, and so the price was really good. Looking forward to putting this into the EDC rotation.

Show thread/home/pineappleloverNov 12, 2024
Been looking for a design like this but with a tanto style blade. Can’t seem to find one
Show threadcetan

Been looking for a design like this but with a tanto style blade. Can’t seem to find one

You might consider the Civivi Nugz which is a reverse tanto, I guess but not a “regular” tanto. Otherwise the Civivi Brazen is the go-to tanto but it’s thumbstud and not thumb hole.

whitemountainknives.com/civivi-nugz-folding-knife…

whitemountainknives.com/civivi-brazen-folding-kni…

Edit: on the edge (pun intended) of being a true tanto, CRJB is also going to be releasing the “Bellona”

whitemountainknives.com/cjrb-bellona-folding-knif…

The curve of the leading edge might not be to your liking however.

Civivi Nugz Folding Knife Green Canvas Micarta Handle 14C28N Reverse Tanto Plain Edge Satin Finish C23060-2

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Nov 13, 2024 at 3:48pmWeb
Show thread/home/pineappleloverNov 13, 2024
I like the cjrb design a bit more than the civivis. Anything with a good steel? Something like s35vn?
Show threadcetanNov 13, 2024

The Vosteed Thunderbird might be an option. It too really plays around with that tanto shape given the forward curve but it’s a great knife and comes in a couple different super steels: S35VN, M390, Elmax as far as I know. Of course, the price follows so that is probably a consideration.

Edit: Spyderco also released a Paramilitary 2 with a Tanto blade and M4 steel which is very tough. However, I think these are pretty hard to find.

Show thread/home/pineappleloverNov 13, 2024
I was looking at cold steel recon 1, really liked the toughness of it but I wanted the little hole opener to try out like the one you showed above. The pm2 I hear might not be as tough
Show threadcetanNov 13, 2024
The Spyderco is a very tough knife. They are a highly regarded manufacturer. I would very much cautious you against thinking you need a knife that can survive a nuclear blast.
Show thread/home/pineappleloverNov 14, 2024
The cold steel recon 1 looks like it can handle a beating. I’m in between it and the vosteed Thunderbird. Although the thunderbird seems to have negative reviews about the QC