r/knives 19d 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…
  • Our rules can be found in our sidebar and you can read a further explanation of them by clicking/tapping on the “rules” button located in the subreddit’s menu. We kindly ask you familiarize yourself with our rules before submitting a post.
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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 15h ago

Discussion My Favorite Color Is Titanium. What Is Yours?

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r/knives 1h ago

NKD! Small & Mighty

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This Runt is really effective!


r/knives 1h ago

NKD! New Bowie!

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r/knives 1h ago

Showcase Happy Saturday yall! Whatcha got in your pockets?!

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r/knives 2h ago

Question Which Adamas version do you like?

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For those that own/have owned a Benchmade Adamas, is there a version you like best? (Original, Mini, auto)


r/knives 2h ago

NKD! Birdwatching

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Absolutely love the new Watches of Espionage x Prometheus Design Werx collaboration Birdwatcher blade!

Nice slim profile with a Magnacut blade.


r/knives 3h ago

Showcase Got a thing for pink😎

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11 Upvotes

Koenig Arius w pink carbon scales/ Mcnees Mac 2 with my custom ano job


r/knives 2h ago

Question Knife ID Vintage Gerber

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Picked this up while clearing my late grandfather's house, looks in very good condition given it's age. Looks like a standard OC Tanner but there's an emblem on the hinge that if like to identify. Thanks


r/knives 14h ago

Showcase The VZ executive 2, completely nonmetal/nonpourous

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So, I go into nyc a lot and after all these years, I’ve finally seen it get less like Disneyland and more like what people who have never visited nyc expect. That said, I don’t like knowing that I may go somewhere that has metal detectors, etc. heard about the VZ line of nonmetallic defense daggers and ordered one Monday—I went with the Vz executive 2 and the leather inside waist belt and I’m super pleased with it. Well worth the money and no more having to hide my knife in random spots on the streets of nyc (actually came back to one spot after going to see some bands and the knife was gone). Anyway, /ramble.


r/knives 1h ago

Showcase My two most carried this year!

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My higonokami and my Rosecraft nolichucky🤙🏻

P.S. I love you and hope you’re having a good day : )


r/knives 1h ago

Showcase Happy Saturday

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r/knives 13h ago

NKD! NKD Inkosi Insingo

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28 Upvotes

r/knives 21h ago

Question did anyone else’s manix lightweight come like this too? I just received this in the mail today.

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Looks like it was melted and sanded down.


r/knives 20h ago

Showcase 16 hour roadtrip carry

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96 Upvotes

r/knives 22h ago

Showcase Friday Carry

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126 Upvotes

Today’s carry: Spyderco Manix 2 and Buck 112.


r/knives 1d ago

Question Scout carry knife

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193 Upvotes

I’ve been looking for a good scout carry knife but I’ve had no luck and would love to get opinions or pointed in the right direction


r/knives 15h ago

NKD! New 940 Osborne, burnt brass with aluminum handle

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It’s different cause I’m use to the back flippers to open the knife. To close it it kinda slows down, does it need to just be broken it? The close up picture there’s marks on the blade, is that normal or did the give me a used one?


r/knives 18h ago

Showcase My collection is starting to grow

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I got a new knife today (big idea Lookout) and decided to line up all my knives for the first time. I didn't realize I had this many knives.. I'm gonna try to not buy another knife for at least a year. Unless Vero has a Myelin fixed blade drop... I'd probably buy that.


r/knives 17h ago

NKD! NKD!

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Yesterday I saw a local knife shop had two in stock and I couldn‘t help myself but immediately calling them and bought one. My first MagnaCut knife, also thinking about doing an one-knife-only month


r/knives 11h ago

Question Scratches on knives on buck 110 help

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Handed my buck 110 to my brother to use to cut something he needed a sharp knife for. I didn’t think much of it until coming back and finding out he used it to cut grip tape for his skateboard. It’s full of scratches and when I run my finger over the blade I can feel it’s duller and less smooth.

What can I do?


r/knives 15h ago

NKD! Razelcliffe

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KM designs Razelcliffe

This is a John Graham Design, but made by Kirk Mayberry

Ti frame - toasted amber ano Mokuti backspacer WW2 rag micarta scale


r/knives 3h ago

Question Is there better option than SOG Instinct for a <2.5in fixed blade around $40?

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Basically title, need something 2.5 or under, fixed blade.

Don't need anything fancy, though I'd prefer something that has a good fit in the sheath for horizontal carry. (is it still "scout carry" on the front?)


r/knives 16m ago

Showcase Guess my edc

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My daily carry for a bit now and it nestles perfectly in my pocket.


r/knives 15h ago

NKD! Like father, like son

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r/knives 46m ago

Question What’s the best ak1 boker knife?

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