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 threadcetanNov 13, 2024

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

White Mountain Knives
Show thread/home/pineapplelover
I like the cjrb design a bit more than the civivis. Anything with a good steel? Something like s35vn?
Nov 13, 2024 at 4:48pmWeb
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