Let's see your knives - big and small.

[Raghavachari]

Agree entirely. I went the route of finding what is best endorsed in my price range and ordered that. Most of my knives are "users". Except that UC Dagger.
Not very much into folders but the RSK is a little masterpiece. Looks like it will fit perfectly in the hand.. Expensive though.
The Entrek was one of my choices but I just couldn't throw down the money

I am not into folders, usually because of a slightly irrational mistrust of the locking mechanisms. The folders that come close are Frame-Locks or Ti-Locks and most that are any good are outside my price range. Or so I thought until the Scamp came to me. The Frame-Lock is also the only lock type that bolsters the blade against lateral forces. The argument is that if a blade is going to take that kind of stress, you might as well buy a fixed blade. Enter the Eskabar

You mention that you sell of what you don't like. Let me know what you want to get rid of and I might pick up something if can afford it (Hope this doesn't break any forum rules). And even stuff you use can still be a part of a collection. My definition is if you have more blades that you absolutely need at any given time, you collect! Most collect for novelty value but there are enough collectors who actually have some objectivity to their collections. I am hoping to be one of them.

Ah Choombak,
One of the most extensive collections on this forum you have
...

I have no collection, all users - so I end up selling most that I get. With the sate of affairs here, the only way to feel a blade is to purchase it, which is why I end up getting a large number of blades. My "collection" is only the blades that I "use" - a Doug Ritter mini RSK MK1 (a la BM mini Grip with better steel and design), Spyderco Spin, Spyderco Etch, and a Spyderco Ladybug. In the fixed series, I recently acquired two lovely blades, so here is some eye candy...

(a) LionTribe Designs RingMaster (W2 tool steel, ~8", relic finish). Mike from Lion Tribe specializes in making "primitive/tribal" blades. Very beefy and hefty. The sheath is two-tone leather, with a kydex insert for vertical carry.
(b) Entrek Companion, around ~8.5", 440C, micarta scales, very ergonomic grip. Comes with a poor quality kydex sheath.






-Amarendra

[Moin.]

Ah Choombak,
One of the most extensive collections on this forum you have
...

I have no collection, all users - so I end up selling most that I get. With the sate of affairs here, the only way to feel a blade is to purchase it, which is why I end up getting a large number of blades. My "collection" is only the blades that I "use" - a Doug Ritter mini RSK MK1 (a la BM mini Grip with better steel and design), Spyderco Spin, Spyderco Etch, and a Spyderco Ladybug. In the fixed series, I recently acquired two lovely blades, so here is some eye candy...

(a) LionTribe Designs RingMaster (W2 tool steel, ~8", relic finish). Mike from Lion Tribe specializes in making "primitive/tribal" blades. Very beefy and hefty. The sheath is two-tone leather, with a kydex insert for vertical carry.
(b) Entrek Companion, around ~8.5", 440C, micarta scales, very ergonomic grip. Comes with a poor quality kydex sheath.


-Amarendra

Amar, the Entrek's very nice, some details please.

P.S: What will the Lion Tribe Custom Blade be used for ? EDC'ing this one are you... Lovely lovely blade....

Both these are much larger than what you generally prefer is'nt it...

Regards
Moin.

[Moin.]

[quote="Raghavachari"]Forgive the terrible photography


What a lovely knife Vasu.. Thanks for sharing the pics..

Best Regards
Moin.

[Raghavachari]

Thanks Moin,
Amar, the Lion Tribe knife looks to me, like a skinner.

[choombak]

Thanks Moin,
Amar, the Lion Tribe knife looks to me, like a skinner.

Yes, it is - a virtue of the design philosophy (tribal theme) that the maker follows. I surprisingly found it extremely ergonomic in both the forward and the reverse grips.

-Amar

[Raghavachari]

Thanks Moin,
Amar, the Lion Tribe knife looks to me, like a skinner.

Yes, it is - a virtue of the design philosophy (tribal theme) that the maker follows. I surprisingly found it extremely ergonomic in both the forward and the reverse grips.

-Amar

Yeah that blade is all belly which in my book is always good.

[choombak]

Mike of LionTribe Designs made this RingMaster knife. He specializes in "tribal" designs with similar curves on all knives. Its presently on its way to me. Yay!

This photo (C) Lion Tribe Designs
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Looks like a skinning knife of sorts, very nice Amar. What steel is this. Was this custom made to your specs ? How much did this set yuo back by ?

P.S: Great taste in all things sharp n shiny....

Regards
Moin.

In my hands just under $185, including duty. It was a real gamble for not getting it insured and tracked, but I realized it after Mike (maker) had it shipped (the tracking # did not work, and apparently the USPS lazy workers did not do an outbound scan - it is "optional" for USPS Flat Rate Priority Mail Int'l). It reached fine in about 2 weeks or so. Glad our customs did not hold it back.

[choombak]

Amar, the Entrek's very nice, some details please.

P.S: What will the Lion Tribe Custom Blade be used for ? EDC'ing this one are you... Lovely lovely blade....

Both these are much larger than what you generally prefer is'nt it...

Regards
Moin.

Ray Ennis (maker of Entrek series) is a very fine maker, but all his knives are highly underrated and go unnoticed, except for those who have actually handled it. However, it appears that his knives get real hard used in the U.S. armed forces. Makes slate gray colored blades, and matching dark gray handles. All is 440C steel, with some additional magic from him. Terrific ergonomics, and handling. The top swedge on this Companion is ground and can be sharpened if required. Take a look at this interesting video interview of him. His site has a lot more on knifemaking, and testing his knives.

Yes, larger than what I EDC, and I won't be EDC'ing it. Its for my backpack while I am outdoors visiting the pristine and unknown locations along the Mah coast, the Sahyadri range, as well as forts.

[Moin.]

Amar, the Entrek's very nice, some details please.

P.S: What will the Lion Tribe Custom Blade be used for ? EDC'ing this one are you... Lovely lovely blade....

Both these are much larger than what you generally prefer is'nt it...

Regards
Moin.

Ray Ennis (maker of Entrek series) is a very fine maker, but all his knives are highly underrated and go unnoticed, except for those who have actually handled it. However, it appears that his knives get real hard used in the U.S. armed forces. Makes slate gray colored blades, and matching dark gray handles. All is 440C steel, with some additional magic from him. Terrific ergonomics, and handling. The top swedge on this Companion is ground and can be sharpened if required. Take a look at this interesting video interview of him. His site has a lot more on knifemaking, and testing his knives.

Yes, larger than what I EDC, and I won't be EDC'ing it. Its for my backpack while I am outdoors visiting the pristine and unknown locations along the Mah coast, the Sahyadri range, as well as forts.

Thanks Amar, the video's very nice, specially the tid bits on sub zero quenching. The Commando Dagger's nasty. What's the spine thickness on your Entrek ? Please post a pic when you can. Very interesting website as well and super duper knives.

Regards
Moin.

[Moin.]

Thanks Moin,
Amar, the Lion Tribe knife looks to me, like a skinner.

Yes, it is - a virtue of the design philosophy (tribal theme) that the maker follows. I surprisingly found it extremely ergonomic in both the forward and the reverse grips.

-Amar

How comfortable is this to hold, specially looking at the angle at which the handle bends. Does it not dig into the palms when holding it ?

Regards
Moin.

[choombak]

Thanks Moin,
Amar, the Lion Tribe knife looks to me, like a skinner.

Yes, it is - a virtue of the design philosophy (tribal theme) that the maker follows. I surprisingly found it extremely ergonomic in both the forward and the reverse grips.

-Amar

How comfortable is this to hold, specially looking at the angle at which the handle bends. Does it not dig into the palms when holding it ?

Regards
Moin.

Not at all - extremely comfortable in both forward and reverse grips. The blade is thick, shall post photos soon.

[Sid]

wow you guys have such a collection of knifes

[choombak]

This is coming!

[Moin.]

This is coming!

Wowsers, USD 350 for a 2.5 inch blade.... Must say very expensive, but as I read a few days back, life's too short for cheap knives

Very impressive specs, Titaniun Liners, S30V Blade....

Looking forward to the pics !!!

Regards
MOIn,

[choombak]

This is coming!

Wowsers, USD 350 for a 2.5 inch blade.... Must say very expensive, but as I read a few days back, life's too short for cheap knives

Very impressive specs, Titaniun Liners, S30V Blade....

Looking forward to the pics !!!

Regards
MOIn,

Nopes. It did not cost me $350+, I am the second owner, so got it less than that. However, I realized it was smaller than I thought, so not for me. Here are some shots