I've been keeping an eye out for a Civivi Elementum for sale on the knife sites but I probably have a better chance on finding toilet paper at this point. It's a nice knife but dear Lord Jesus Almighty where are they?
IDK, as soon as I saw it I really liked it. Apparently so does everyone else. Bladeforums.com, Wilco.
Was just curious. I have long had an addiction to collecting knife. I have a pretty large collection of high end custom folding knives (four of mine are featured in David Darom’s book, Custom Folding Knives). But, considering many in my custom collection range in value between $800 - $6000, about 1/2 are autos, most would never be used to cut paper much less than ride in a pocket, else they would loose significant value. That said, those I carry EDC (usually more than 1) are selected for their toughness, blade geometry, lock durability, retention, and other attributes, including the potential for SD. While I might spend a lot on a collector blade, I prefer not to for a working-EDC tool I want to use without concern of its future value; all of my working knives can be had for under $100. Just like many EDC tool, there are different tool for different tasks and everybody has their opinions and druthers. The web site I posted is a good one to pose questions, request advice and where particular knives can be found...even those that might part with one. Way back in the 70’s I purchased a Buck 110, an ugly duckling today. I learned a technique for opening it rapidly... pinching the blade between thumb and forefinger, flipping the handle down, and rotating it in my hand. I was as quick as anyone with an auto. Then something cam to market called the One Arm Bandit’, a removable thumb stud (still made) which was the inspiration for thumbstuds on folders and for the alternative Spiderco hole. That 110 was tough, had a great blade, and has held up through well over 50 years of abuse and is still a workhorse, but not tactical cool looking, though tactical applicable. It went out of production for a bit, but Buck reintroduced it with original and other material scales and bolsters. It is now even offered in a coil spring model. Not suggesting it, just saying some knives are built for hard use, others for their look. If you buy for the latter, you risk addiction... it can be expensive, I fell victim to that.
Too late, already addicted. I have had a pocket knife on me since I was 11 and I usually end up buying myself one on my birthday, and I rarely spend more than $100 on it. Will be 53 this Saturday. Some knives, like this Elementum, just speak to me. My sock drawer has a few knives, and holsters, that don't get used anymore having been "replaced" at some point. Am carrying a Boker Kalashnikov for the last couple of years, time to replace.
Looks are important with a knife,most certainly. I have a really nice looking knife { Canal Street custom } But it could never hold up out camping or even just putting' around the Yard. Case Knives are both good looking,durable and have more than enough of a selection to drive a knife collector batty. My Daily knife { used mostly as a letter opener } is a Case Tiny Trapper.Twin blade and very good looking. I have a Chris Reeves Small Sebenza 21.A Devin Thomas Damascus Stainless Ladder with Titanium back and carbon fibre front.Signed and dated by Reeves { July 28,2014 } I think I wore it a few times.It's rather expensive.If I ever misplaced or lost it I would stop everything until I found it. I am still hoping to Find my Small Benchmade knife that went missing over a year ago.I think it had ATS 34 blade steel. Think Twice > Cut Once
Spiderco used to be The Knife to have.It's good for the money. However I never bought one.Probably because their overall style is not to my likin'. I think it was a Spyderco that Hannibal Lecter used in the scene where he tied up that Inspector and wheeled him out on the Grand Museum balcony and asked him something crazed. Then did it.I don't think most any knife is that capable. You hear stuff all the time about ancient Damascus Swords of even Samauri Swords that can cut { slice } other swords in half.There's a lot of myth associated with Knives and Swords.