Have you ever had a blade end up being a disapointment?


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Have you ever purchased a knife that just turned out to be a disapointment after puting it through the paces. I bought a SOG Woodline a while back, it's a very good looking knife but lost it's edge very quickly and took some work to put a edge back on it unlike a Mora. It has a full tang and I was super excited for a good solid knife. I love my Mora for lighter stuff since there is no full tang. Im looking for something that won't disapoint or break the bank any good ideas?
 
I have been disappointed by pretty much every Gerber I have ever put my grubby mitts on.

As to the perfect knife for you I can only offer suggestions because my needs are likely pretty different fro yours. That's the fun thing about each of being unique individuals. I have a trade knife (like this) that is a great little blade. If I had a chance I'd get a BK2 but that's a beefy blade. Love my Mora's most of all!!!
 
I ordered a knife 'early release' from a well known maker. (will remain nameless)

My own aversion to the supersteels was ignored....and I ended up hating it - it was made well, was sharp when it arrived...but ended up being a ROYAL pain to sharpen...and I quickly traded it away at a nominal loss...but I got lucky - in 6 months everyone else figured it out...and those blades sold for less than 1/2.

I'd rather have a simple carbon steel blade anyday (just me)
 
Yep... the first version of the Condor Bushlore. Funky grind, wouldn't take or hold and edge... just a bad knife and I hated it.

However, I eventually I sent the blade to Red of Redneck Knives and he reground it and redid the heat treat; I added curly maple maple scales and made a new sheath and now its a good knife.
 
Take a look at Ragweed forge, on the various mora blades, some with full length (although stick) tangs, and for a more expensive knife, there are some really nice Puukko designs there.
 
Ontario has a ton of great knives in that price range. just sayin;)
 
Lately, I've had my eye on a SP-46, by Ontario. Looks to be a great kife for the price and it's capabilities. Seems to fit the bill for your specifications. Check it out.
 
I've had some great custom blades that were let down by handle scales that were too thin !

Made sure my latest one ( on the right ) didn't suffer the same mistake !

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PS. I should add that the ML it is pictured with has a great handle also !

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pitdog said:
I've had some great custom blades that were let down by handle scales that were too thin !

Made sure my latest one ( on the right ) didn't suffer the same mistake !

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PS. I should add that the ML it is pictured with has a great handle also !

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Gotta give props here too. My Woodsman Pro has the best feeling handle of any knife I've tried so far. I'd assume this one would have that same feel. BHK really does have great knives.
 
Ive been disappointed by every single ColdSteel product Ive ever purchased, especially the tomahawks (sorry guys). :cool:
 
Jennifer said:
Ive been disappointed by every single ColdSteel product Ive ever purchased, especially the tomahawks (sorry guys). :cool:
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My buddy broke his SRK (carbon) off at the handle while doing some plain ol' batoning yesterday. Snapped like a twig. Should have seen the lookon his face. :eek:
 
I have had great luck with my Cold Steel folder that I have had for about 8 years. The blade is made with the Japanese steel. I know more of their modern stuff is made in China.
 
Regrettably, I have been forced to conclude that every mass-produced edged tool-knife,ax,tomahawk,saw,plane,scraper-is (with very rare exceptions) a kit and will require some fiddling and tuning to finish. That's one reason there are so many custom, hand crafted tools available. They cost so much more because some skilled person has put in the hours needed to finish it.
 
Cold Steel SRK. I've had my USA-made Carbon V model for over 20 years. The cordura sheath is nothing to write home about. The current model in AUS A8 comes with a Concealex sheath. Good, rugged knife that can be had in your price range.
 
My most disapointing blade was a Kershaw 7 step fillet. Dull as I've seen out of the box and I just can't get it sharp. I wouldn't even give it away.

I would recommend a Queen Cutlery 4180 drop point. Full tang, D2, made in the USA. I have the Black Micarta version which I believe is discontinued. There are other handle material version still made. You should be able to find one for $59.99 or less.

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The Helle also pictured is great as well and in that price range, but not USA made or full tang.
 
Doc44 said:
Why if ya dont mind me askin. I love CS. i think they make a rock solid knife.
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I was just going to leave it, but since you asked...

Ive broken two knives (both voyagers). I had a bushman that cut through its sheath the FIRST time I put it in, cutting my finger. I bought kudus for everyone for Christmas one year and 3 people managed to cut themselves to the bone and despite its size, managed to accidentally go through a courtroom security checkpoint in my purse (not sure what to make of that). The last straw was when I had one with a bad heat treat that would NOT hold an edge (SRK - CS refused to fix it. They claimed it was a knock off despite me purchasing direct from them. "How do we know you didnt swap them?" EXCUSE ME??? F*%# YOU!).

The tomahawks Ive purchased have never held an edge nor have they ever been able to stay on their handles. They rattle around like they are allergic to hickory and just dont want to touch it. The "set screw" just cuts a gouge down the handle. Im not new to 'hawks. I used to throw them competitively at "ronny'vous". In fact, I like tomahawks enough I bought these particular ones for my wedding reception (it was in a mountain field, with hawk throwing and bocci ball and caber toss and atlatls and archery. It was awesome). One day I was using one to hack out some fatwood and the blade got hung up, I tried to torque the handle side to side to "pop" the wood apart and instead the blade bent at the point where the cheek meets the eye. I got so frustrated I just chucked the thing off into the woods and went home.

I'll refrain from my rant on the myriad of derivative designs ColdSteel dumps out but CS has a looonnngggg history of copycatting designs, failing to cite their source, claiming to improve upon the original and then producing half the knife.

No more ColdSteel for me thanks.:59:
 
The BK-2 might be the knife you're looking for. If you somehow manage to break it, well, I think that earns some kind of trophy somewhere...

On the other hand, if you like the way Moras perform but want something more robust, the Enzo Trapper is an excellent Scandi-ground knife at about the same price range. It's taken me a bit of cash and a lot of dirt time to find the knife that is just right, and I've finally settled on this one myself.


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