They are called jimping. I have no idea if I spelled that right.
They are called jimping. I have no idea if I spelled that right.
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Winnar!!!!Originally Posted by bobboberson
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i always have a few blades with or on me. They have a ton of uses. I keep a fixed blade in all of my vehicles and i always have my benchmade griptilian folder on me, which is what sees the most use.
1994 K2500 Suburban 6.5 turbo diesel, 4l80e, 14bff, g80
2000 Ford F250, v10, 4x4
2010 Toyota Carolla S (My DD)
2013 Ford Fusion (Her DD)
1992 K2500 Suburban 454tbi, 4l80e, 14bff g80 (Sold but miss it)
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file work on blade spine.....
"Jimping" or "file work", commercial or custom to give more traction to a thumb/finger at the base of the blade to prevent slipping in hard use. mjmcdowell
Adventurer
I have a cheap Kabar that does everything I need, and I use it constantly, both at home and on the road. It holds an edge well enough that I don't hesitate to use it as a cooking knife if I fail to remember to bring my "real" knives. No crazy survival stories here, but it's been a handy companion.
'92 Cummins Ram - Super sexy build thread
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I'll cast another vote for the ESEE knives. I just bought an ESEE 4 that I haven't really used yet. But, I also have the Izula II that is very handy and tough for its size.
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Last edited by PaintRock; 12-09-2012 at 03:43 PM.
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I don't leave home without a Becker Necker. Not expensive, tough and has a bottle opener on the handle. I find myself using it at least once a day...if not cutting something then at least opening an IPA. It's a life saver.
In camp, I supplement my Necker with a Becker BK2. You can't beat 'em. Chops wood (even useful for battoning) , cuts chicken, paracord, veggies, prys anything you'd need to pry and shaves fatwood (fatlighter, lighterknot, etc.)
Observer
I daily carry an ESEE Izula...fits in my front pocket and I use it for everything from opening boxes to sharpening sticks to fire-starting. Good solid, small knife.
who makes those knives? beautiful!!
I much prefer a fixed blade. My daily carry is a folder lock-blade but that is just for convenience. When I am out and about in the woods I always wear a fixed blade. The first one is my favorite hunting knife. The second one I am getting made for my son for his B-day (and me one too) It should serve him well for a long time.
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^^^^^ The first one is by Jason Knight www.jasonknightknives.com
The bottom one is by Burt Foster www.burtfoster.com
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