r/knives 21d ago

Monthly Welcome Thread Monthly welcome thread

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Welcome to r/knives! If you’re new to this subreddit (or new to Reddit as a whole) you may be wondering how things work around here. If that’s the case: don’t worry, we’ve made this post in order to clear some doubts you may have regarding the way this subreddit works.

  • Be sure to check our Wiki and our FAQ section. Our Wiki acts as a repository for general knowledge regarding knives (blade steels, how to use knives, how to identify knives, etc…) while our FAQ serves as a place where we answer specific questions that tend to be asked regularly in this subreddit. Some of the questions already answered in our FAQ are these: questions regarding the topic of knives and self-defence, the meaning of the “NKD” and “SOTC” acronyms, what are some popular knives with a blade length of 6.5cm/2” or less, etc…
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Thanks a lot for stopping by our subreddit, we’re always glad to share our passion and knowledge about knives with newcomers and veterans alike. Please take your time to explore the subreddit, you can also write any comment or question you may have on the comment section of this post. (This post will be refreshed once a month in order to keep any information and discussion in the comment section fresh)


r/knives 13h ago

Discussion Lost my mom 3 years ago and she always messed with me because I was always buying knives. I asked for something encouraging from discount cutlery... They didn't disappoint

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478 Upvotes

r/knives 3h ago

Question The most beautifull knife shape in my opinion. Is there any alternative to it ?

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This is a SOG SCUBA / DEMO.

I just think the way it looks is incredible. Sadly, it has been discontinued in 2008. The only one i found on the market was sold for 1000 bucks in my country. (Around 1200$)

I personnaly have the SOG 2.0 bowie and i LOVE it but it is far to be as cool as this one.

Do someone knows any brand that sell a similar knife ? I get that this is a pretty unique design and likely not. I wish they would make it again ! (And im sure you'd like it too)!

(Hope the english i speak was ok)


r/knives 8h ago

Discussion Don't sleep on these.

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If I could have only one, this might be it.

Cold Steel FM-1


r/knives 8h ago

Question When dies it stop being a knife and become a sword?

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86 Upvotes

The “bowie” is a Svörd Black Flag Bowie, the “Khukurutlass” is a custom from Kailash.


r/knives 6h ago

SOTC Knives

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58 Upvotes

r/knives 7h ago

Showcase CRK Spa Service is Legit

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Sent this in on April 30. Got it back today. I would’ve had it 2 weeks sooner if I didn’t keep forgetting to call and pay for new o-rings and return shipping. I’ll post the before in the comments if Reddit will let me. It wouldn’t let me post both videos in the OP.


r/knives 2h ago

Discussion Tonight’s blade ‘n’ brew

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r/knives 7h ago

NKD! NKD

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32 Upvotes

Gotta love the brown truck when it arrives ….. Hawk Talon Auto- Marbled Carbon Fiber 🙌🏼


r/knives 5h ago

Question Inherited collection - What am I working with?

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So I knew that my dad collected pistols but the 100+ collection of knives that he left me and my brother was completely out of left field. I've successfully IDed the majority of the collection but trying to figure out whether these remaining sets are worth any really value or just worth holding on to.

Does anything here look familiar to you all? TIA.


r/knives 1h ago

NKD! The Joy!

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I know many are not in the Benchmade camp, which I get, but I splurged, and when I opened the box I was in love. :) Really very pleased with what i got in this one. So light and still has the feel of solidity and heft. Nice knife.


r/knives 14h ago

NSFW I just watch my 9.3” crooked river get snagged and I’m bummed.

108 Upvotes

I worked 16.5 hrs, commuted 1 1/2 hrs home. Showered did laundry and jetted out the door to catch my flight with the wife for a vacation. I brought my work back pack and thought I took everything out. Didn’t check a zipper compartment and forgot my crooked river was in there TSA just scored. It hurts, guys.

Also, we shuttled in and no checked bags.


r/knives 7h ago

Discussion I can see the real appeal of guards now

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Came from run and saw some nice dry sticks to use as a fire starter for my grill and my first stick I was about to prep my hand slipped from the handle and slide down the blade. Resulting in said picture; bad grip, sweaty hands and being tired was the culprit in my opinion. But now it has me wondering and considering a folding knife with a guard like the Project X. Feel free to let me know of recommendations or if you had similar instances of your hand slipping down to the blade.


r/knives 8h ago

NKD! NKD

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17 Upvotes

It was time to upgrade my work knife.


r/knives 6h ago

NKD! Divo may be a Small Boy but it’s a big value imo.

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I love this Small boy so much I picked up a second one in purple nurple (new) second hand a couple days ago.


r/knives 10h ago

I've made this knife! (OC) My homemade knife.

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25 Upvotes

r/knives 3h ago

OKD (Old Knife Day) First EDC still going strong. Boker Stubby Strike

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Not my first knife but the first knife I started carrying with me daily back in 2020. Carried this everyday for about 4 years, lost it and found it under my car hood by the windshield wipers. Even after a few months in SoCal summer weather the blade had some minor rust spots. She got her first sharpening just recently after owning this for 6 years😂but she is still going strong, spring still swinging this open as strong as day one.


r/knives 2h ago

Showcase Cotton Candy BBQ

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5 Upvotes

The hardest use my Heretic Wraith saw today lol.


r/knives 6h ago

NKD! NKD, Spyderco Sage 5 in SPY27

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11 Upvotes

I've wanted this one for a while and I found one on sale. I immediately ordered some scales from AWT at the same time I ordered the knife. Can't wait for them to show up.


r/knives 15h ago

Showcase Plague Stitch

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42 Upvotes

r/knives 1h ago

Meme Ten out of ten

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Knife cuts cleanly through Mac n cheese membranous barrier. Ready to microwave now. Glad I opted for the S90V.


r/knives 9h ago

Showcase Thought I’d show off a little

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I recently got two new Kershaws and decided to pair each of my knives with a watch to select a new set for an EDC. I’m pretty fond of my set up.

Today’s carry is on the side—the Rough Ryder ReserveBar Back and the Seiko World Time.

The two new knives are the Dessert Warrior and the 2040.


r/knives 5h ago

Question What kind of knife is that?

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I got it some years ago, in an antique shop, no description in particular, it looked old, the handle is made of horn, but other than that I don't know where it came from, what country is it from and all that, can someone help with that?


r/knives 2h ago

Discussion BHQ Tanto PM2

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Just curious for those who got one today….

Do you plan on it being a user or just a collector piece? I got the DLC model and plan on putting mine thru its paces.


r/knives 5h ago

Question Vosteed: missing

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4 Upvotes

Which one of you clowns stole the shipment?
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