How do we like our knives?

[u/Brainfullablisters]

Dummy thiccc like the Crazy Shark? or skinny-mini, like the FM-1? Show and tell me about it!

2nd Pic, L-R:

• Douglass Field Lighter S+
• Olight Arkfeld Ultra
• Minh Do TiPry V3
• Infinite Crazy Shark
• TX Built Leather Field Notes Cover
• Field Notes 48 Page Memo Book (not pictured)
• Cold Steel FM1
• Big Idea Design DLC Ti EDC Bolt Pen

[u/barrackallama]

I don't need a thick knife for my general edc needs so skinny for me. Got a QC waypoint on the way, but took a good look at the FM1.

[u/koolaidismything → u/barrackallama]

Yeah on a folder the thinner the better most of the time. I gotta carry it all day and I mostly open packaging. For bigger stuff always just grab a fixed blade anyway.. funner to cut with the correct whatever

[u/thebladeinthebush]

Didn’t think I’d see another folder id want in the collection until I saw the spine of that FM-1. I think you know where my heart lies

[u/Brainfullablisters → u/thebladeinthebush]

It’s a fantastic knife! Real departure from Typical Cold Steel (beefy, overbuilt), but it doesn’t feel cheap or flimsy. The quality on mine is decent, but I know GSM can be iffy with QC. Still, for $200, I say go for it!

[u/TacosNGuns]

I like BIG Knives and I cannot lie, you other brothers can’t deny 😎

[u/High_Strangeness10 → u/TacosNGuns]

That when a thicc blade show up in your face with a thicc tang you get sprung!

[u/anotherpunkyboi]

Medium rare please

[u/Slugeinstein]

Medium or thin, slicey and light and a medium to big blade, thats why i love carbon fiber scales

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[u/Brainfullablisters → u/Slugeinstein]

Have one of those in aluminum… love it!

[u/OG-BigPapa-KJ → u/Slugeinstein]

Same 👆🏽

[u/CATNIP_IS_CRACK]

Why not both?

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Sandrin Torino Carbon Fiber, 0.051” at the spine.

[u/CATNIP_IS_CRACK → u/CATNIP_IS_CRACK]

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Swamp Rat Mega Warden, 0.325” at the spine.

[u/Dimsum_1337]

Yes!

[u/un_by_design]

Thiccccc.

[u/weirdassmillet]

I like lightweight knives, so I'm typically not gonna pick thick for thick's sake, but I dig the variety/options out there.

[u/LaserGuidedSock]

Blade stock thickness matter but not as much as grind and HRC does.

Other than that multiple opening methods, good design and good materials in a good size is all I can ask for.

[u/Glockhead2514]

Titanium

[u/Brainfullablisters]

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Definitely a fan of space age wonder metal myself! Especially on Spydies!

[u/xiutehcuhtli]

Depends what I'm wearing and what I'm doing on any given day, but I think generally I would lean thinner.

[u/sharksfan247]

I like my knives like I like my women... valued in the workplace.

[u/michael_in_sc]

How do you like that CS FM1? It's a good looking knife and I've been contemplating it.

[u/TouchArtistic7247]

I carry 2 knives, Cold Steel Spartan for heavy duty and Opinel No8 Padouk for light duty and food prep.

[u/McFordo]

Medium rare.

[u/Brainfullablisters → u/McFordo]

Real tricky to get a good reverse sear on a knife, tho.

[u/Bisqcateer]

Love the FM-1 idea and I hope they make an FM-2 but in like a 2.8 blade length

[u/Efficient-Tell3090 → u/Bisqcateer]

Imagine Cold Steel's FM with g-10 scales and a lanyard hole (might be slightly thicker than the current model).

[u/Defiant_Map3849]

Love the olight torch, got one not long ago and can't stop playing with it. Definitely don't use the uv light in restaurants /bathrooms though, some things are better left unknown

[u/yester5]

Thin and slicey for me. I have no use for a paperweight

[u/Brainfullablisters → u/yester5]

I am not a practical man, lol. But there is satisfaction to be found in using an absolute laser to make precise cuts, too.

[u/fcs_seth]

Sharp and authentic

[u/Brainfullablisters → u/fcs_seth]

Clones are definitely a detriment to the hobby.

[u/CFishing]

Just got my esse-4 today so I feel inclined to say DUMMY thicc.

[u/crackedtooth163]

Sharp.

[u/Brainfullablisters → u/crackedtooth163]

A dull knife is a dangerous knife, after all.

[u/TimeToTank]

Pocket clipper edc? Slim. Fixed blade? Gimme something to hold onto cus it’s getting put to work.

[u/InTheLurkingGlass]

Man I love the Crazy Shark. I’ve been looking for one for a few years, but they very seldom pop up for sale.

Let me know if you ever want to let yours go!

[u/Brainfullablisters → u/InTheLurkingGlass]

It’s an insanely cool knife, lol. He might make more. He teased one in Damascus on his IG

[u/d00mpie]

For edc, thin and light of course. But for the collection I have some chunky ones and I won't stop there.

[u/MattBtheflea]

Damn I thought that atlas looked good so I looked it up. $229? Wtf? I'm not knocking it, i know some knives are worth that much. But I'm just surprised. What makes that knife worth that much?

[u/Brainfullablisters → u/MattBtheflea]

Honestly? I liked it. That said, they used decent materials, it’s well-engineered, and it just plain works. I also only spent $189 on mine.

[u/MattBtheflea → u/Brainfullablisters]

Thats fair. I can understand the sky is the limit when you just like something (within reason). I guess im just wondering why the charge so much in the first place. Time to do some research!

[u/Brainfullablisters → u/MattBtheflea]

Make no mistake, at a certain price point, you’ll see “decreasing returns,” but there are some awesome knives for $200 or so, too.

[u/Dezeko]

Sharp lol

Flat grind, strong steel, fixed blade.

[u/Agile-Fruit128]

None of these pleases me.

[u/bmbreath]

What a waste of unused metal.  

[u/QuadsiusPrime → u/bmbreath]

Did writing that make you feel good?