Blades.

[Scaryblackrifles]

What’s everyone’s favorite blade? I’m a big fan of the old Winkler Belt Knife and the Winkler Hunter personally.

 

[hereinaz]

I am loving my new discovery, the Canadian Belt Knife. Huge thread on it here.

Thread 'Custom mini Canadian belt knife'
https://rokslide.com/forums/threads/custom-mini-canadian-belt-knife.384468/

 

[Scaryblackrifles]

I am loving my new discovery, the Canadian Belt Knife. Huge thread on it here.

Thread 'Custom mini Canadian belt knife'
https://rokslide.com/forums/threads/custom-mini-canadian-belt-knife.384468/

Dang. Had never heard of this brand before. Looks great. I’ll go check some more out!

 

[hereinaz]

Dang. Had never heard of this brand before. Looks great. I’ll go check some more out!

There’s quite a bit of discussion about it, the how and why of the shape. A fellow Rokslider made me one in trade. I was a little skeptical, but dang if it didn’t convert me.

I forgot to mention, I had a Winkler a little like that, was a great knife but not much for skinning and such. I sold it, only cause it sat for a couple years.

 

[Scaryblackrifles]

There’s quite a bit of discussion about it, the how and why of the shape. A fellow Rokslider made me one in trade. I was a little skeptical, but dang if it didn’t convert me.

I forgot to mention, I had a Winkler a little like that, was a great knife but not much for skinning and such. I sold it, only cause it sat for a couple years.

That’s awesome!

I can’t get over Winkler. I have a Chris Reeve Backpacker and a Carothers I love, but always love checking out smaller bladesmiths. I’ll look for the other threads on it!

 

[BDWMT]

The Canadian Belt knife has been produced in many variations over the years. It’s been my favorite all purpose big game knife. This is my favorite design that I’ve come up with. Anyone that hasn’t tried one should.

 

[insanelupus]

Wilderness Spirit
Bird & Trout CPMS35VN

Looking forward to using this new knife this year. Great looking knife and Wilderness Spirit was terrific to work with.

 

[Scaryblackrifles]

Wilderness Spirit
Bird & Trout CPMS35VN

Looking forward to using this new knife this year. Great looking knife and Wilderness Spirit was terrific to work with.

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That’s super nice too. Kind of reminds me of a Chris Reeves Inyoni a bit!

 

[rem.ostrem]

I also got the Canadian belt knife idea this year. Read an article years ago about this style and it always stuck with me. Managed to get ahold of a MKC Jackstone around new years and love it so far. Currently waiting for that Rokslide mini canadian to drop so I can try it out.

 

[6mm Remington]

Here's my Ruana Steelhead 3 1/2" blade. I love this knife. Nice size and shape for just about any task.

And my Ruana 5AD with a 4" blade. Love this one also. It just works great on everything and holds an edge. I used Birchwood Casey Perma Blue on the blades to try out to see how they do just protecting the blades a bit. So far I'm happy with them and it will be easy enough to remove if I decide I don't like it. It gives the knives kind of a nice look also.

 

[hereinaz]

Wilderness Spirit
Bird & Trout CPMS35VN

Looking forward to using this new knife this year. Great looking knife and Wilderness Spirit was terrific to work with.

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I like this style knife a lot. I’m a mini knife sort of guy, so only use a blade this long in the kitchen.

I don’t like most knives with the blade guards and weird handle shapes.

 

[solarshooter]

I do a lot of fishing and other activities in and around the salt, and have destroyed a few knives by neglecting to rinse and oil them after use. I also have always preferred folders because I am much more likely to carry them everyday and actually have them on me. I also find a well designed spine lock to be plenty rigid and safe, and quick to deploy and fold up. I have always like Spyderco knives for their ergos, grippiness, and innovative steels and blade shapes.

I picked up this knife (plain edge of course) a couple years ago and it instantly became my go-to favorite. I even carry it hunting and can take down a deer with it no problem. The sheepsfoot tip also doubles nicely as a flat head screwdriver. Extremely corrosion resistant, plenty of blade length, compact size, 1.9oz, and the LC200N holds an edge well and is relatively easy to sharpen.

 

[Scaryblackrifles]

I do a lot of fishing and other activities in and around the salt, and have destroyed a few knives by neglecting to rinse and oil them after use. I also have always preferred folders because I am much more likely to carry them everyday and actually have them on me. I also find a well designed spine lock to be plenty rigid and safe, and quick to deploy and fold up. I have always like Spyderco knives for their ergos, grippiness, and innovative steels and blade shapes.

I picked up this knife (plain edge of course) a couple years ago and it instantly became my go-to favorite. I even carry it hunting and can take down a deer with it no problem. The sheepsfoot tip also doubles nicely as a flat head screwdriver. Extremely corrosion resistant, plenty of blade length, compact size, 1.9oz, and the LC200N holds an edge well and is relatively easy to sharpen.


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Spyderco makes a really great blade. I’m also pretty happy they haven’t started consistently getting nuts with their pricing like other USA large manufacturers *cough* Benchmade.