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[dem beats 1,223]

Matt, you seemed to be a knife geek, I want an every-day carry and I was looking at the Kershaw Leek (not the fancy pants Composite). Is it really worth stepping up to the composite and forking the extra dough ?

Can you link the ones you are looking at if possible? The first thing about EDC is that you will actually carry. Tell me also what you find yourself using a knife for most of the time and I can tell you how that blade type will work.I didn't EDC most of my life. I forget so damn often that I haven't spent money on a nice one for me yet. I buy gerbers on sale or even husky's and throw them in the truck. All are less than 10 bucks. I also love folding box cutters. Throw away blade FTW.Then again I used to handle stock and invintory, so it is a habit from dealing with boxes.All changed last Xmas when my BIL got me a little itty bitty nicer Gerber. I carried it ALL the time. My wife carries 3-5 EVERY day. One in her 5th pocket and then a billion in her purse. She is a little country when it comes to that. LoL

[dem beats 1,223]

Supreme court gave Illinois 180 days to make a law allowing citizens to carry.

[ssh 924]

It's going to be cold but with a good bag you shouldn't have problems.

I wouldn't venture out in the mountains over here during winter. Heavy snow-fall = certain death if you are inexperienced.

Lately it's been getting down to 32ish at home, so I'll try it out beforehand. Curious to find out if their rating is comfortable or survival.

[ssh 924]

My gerber was confiscated at the airport.

[dem beats 1,223]

[Adrian_D 520]

Matt, you seemed to be a knife geek, I want an every-day carry and I was looking at the Kershaw Leek (not the fancy pants Composite). Is it really worth stepping up to the composite and forking the extra dough ?

Can you link the ones you are looking at if possible? The first thing about EDC is that you will actually carry. Tell me also what you find yourself using a knife for most of the time and I can tell you how that blade type will work.I didn't EDC most of my life. I forget so damn often that I haven't spent money on a nice one for me yet. I buy gerbers on sale or even husky's and throw them in the truck. All are less than 10 bucks. I also love folding box cutters. Throw away blade FTW.Then again I used to handle stock and invintory, so it is a habit from dealing with boxes.All changed last Xmas when my BIL got me a little itty bitty nicer Gerber. I carried it ALL the time. My wife carries 3-5 EVERY day. One in her 5th pocket and then a billion in her purse. She is a little country when it comes to that. LoL

Originally I was looking at this:

http://www.opinel-us...l-folding-knife

They're $15 locally

But then I noticed these and thought they might be a better option:

http://kershaw.kaius...site-blade-leek

http://kershaw.kaius...ives/knife/leek

Opening packages, cutting cardboard, stripping wire, cutting a fruit, those are the usual chores such a knife would see.

[Adrian_D 520]

Ok, maybe chopping up a limb but that doesn't happen very often

[dem beats 1,223]

well..... Those old wooden folders did the job a long time.

The Kershaw is what I would pick. It is reversible, and I like the style of locking on that knife. The fancy blade material is up to you. If you know how to sharpen a knife, then having a tougher blade material is just simply, you want it because you want it.

I like the blade shape for boxes, and for stabbing things.

:-D

[Tirefryr 1,742]

Perhaps if I was an avid coffee drinker, and tried different grinders than I'd see the justification, but it just seems asinine to spend that much on something relatively simple.

I could point at your dirt bike and say the same.

[ssh 924]

Got my mummy bag in. Tried it inside and got hot real fast.

[ssh 924]

Ordered my new tent: http://www.backcountry.com/the-north-face-2-meter-dome-tent-8-person-4-season?CMP_SKU=TNF2660&MER=0406&CMP_ID=SH_APA001&mv_pc=r321&003=7163759&010=TNF2660&mr:trackingCode=96868CBC-44FD-DF11-887D-0019B9C043EB&mr:referralID=NA

[ssh 924]

Actually I'm looking for the cheapest one man tents I can find.

[topgun 262]

I've got one of these in my pocket right now.

http://kershaw.kaiusaltd.com/knives/knife/g-10-leek

[Penguin4x4 1,761]

well..... Those old wooden folders did the job a long time.

The Kershaw is what I would pick. It is reversible, and I like the style of locking on that knife. The fancy blade material is up to you. If you know how to sharpen a knife, then having a tougher blade material is just simply, you want it because you want it.

I like the blade shape for boxes, and for stabbing things.

:-D

http://www.weebls-stuff.com/toons/Mr+Stabby/

Mister Stabby, da da da da da

[ssh 924]

http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/00234.html

Pussies!

*Two weeks later, freezing my ass off*

[Penguin4x4 1,761]

Benchmade 790 mmm....

[Penguin4x4 1,761]

or whatever Kershaw has in S30V

[ssh 924]

The comment section on that REI article is ridiculous--dumb bitch.

[Penguin4x4 1,761]

I'm swimming in a sea of pee

I'm hiking up a big mountain of poo

I feel like rolling in glass when I'm without you

I'm diving in a pool of puke

I'm fly fishing a stream of puss

That's how I feel when something separates us

I'm living in Bakersfield

I'm at a month long hip-hop festival

[///M5 2,833]

It's going to be cold but with a good bag you shouldn't have problems.

I wouldn't venture out in the mountains over here during winter. Heavy snow-fall = certain death if you are inexperienced.

Lately it's been getting down to 32ish at home, so I'll try it out beforehand. Curious to find out if their rating is comfortable or survival.

I bet you'll be seriously cold in a 20F bag at 32F....or at least that is more normal. I use a 40F bag down to about 10F then I'm no longer really interested with the gear I have.

[///M5 2,833]

While a 1 person will be warmer when alone the versatility of a 2 person adds WAY more long term utility. I'm so fucking tall though my 2 person is a 3 person otherwise my feet get wet.

[Penguin4x4 1,761]

hell I just rent a cabin

[ssh 924]

It's going to be cold but with a good bag you shouldn't have problems.

I wouldn't venture out in the mountains over here during winter. Heavy snow-fall = certain death if you are inexperienced.

Lately it's been getting down to 32ish at home, so I'll try it out beforehand. Curious to find out if their rating is comfortable or survival.

I bet you'll be seriously cold in a 20F bag at 32F....or at least that is more normal. I use a 40F bag down to about 10F then I'm no longer really interested with the gear I have.

That's what I'm figuring too. I tried it now at 45ish and it was warm, but 45 and 30 is a huge difference. They also have a liner that supposedly adds 10f, so I may add that before I head out.

[sandt38 448]

I'd love to live in Europe, but that sounds like a pain.

We are retiring to Europe. But you need to learn a lot about the laws in the country in which you choose to reside. For example, we are retiring in Italy. For the first 2 years you will pay ~%75 more in property tax, and your energy costs are double what they would be if you were a citizen/property owner for at least 2 years. Also, you have to own property or be a citizen for 2 years before you can get a license. We are buying a house in disrepair (lower property tax value) and will not provide any energy for the house for 2 years. We will visit for 3 months a year, yet rent an apartment so as to give us the minimum time required in the country, yet not have to pay for energy or upgrades to the house. After we have met our 2 year requirement, we will be able to provide energy for the house's reconstruction while saving a small fortune in energy. Plus we will not have to pay the high property taxes when we increase the value of the house.

Learn about where you are looking. Europe is fucking amazing. We have traveled to several countries in Europe and the middle east. While there is a lot of amazing stuff in the US, the history and beauty of ages past present in Europe and the middle east is so fucking amazing to me and my wife.

I think that is more the issue. Unless you knew espresso is actually uniform sized grains how would you know?

And I told Sean it sounded retarded to spend that much on a grinder too because i didnt know better. :-D

With the nespresso unit I don't have to think about it though. Really great gift for me. The 600 bucks on grinder and machine will buy me a lot of pods into the future!

I love Nespresso.

Matt, you seemed to be a knife geek, I want an every-day carry and I was looking at the Kershaw Leek (not the fancy pants Composite). Is it really worth stepping up to the composite and forking the extra dough ?

Matt, you seemed to be a knife geek, I want an every-day carry and I was looking at the Kershaw Leek (not the fancy pants Composite). Is it really worth stepping up to the composite and forking the extra dough ?

Can you link the ones you are looking at if possible? The first thing about EDC is that you will actually carry. Tell me also what you find yourself using a knife for most of the time and I can tell you how that blade type will work.I didn't EDC most of my life. I forget so damn often that I haven't spent money on a nice one for me yet. I buy gerbers on sale or even husky's and throw them in the truck. All are less than 10 bucks. I also love folding box cutters. Throw away blade FTW.Then again I used to handle stock and invintory, so it is a habit from dealing with boxes.All changed last Xmas when my BIL got me a little itty bitty nicer Gerber. I carried it ALL the time. My wife carries 3-5 EVERY day. One in her 5th pocket and then a billion in her purse. She is a little country when it comes to that. LoL

Originally I was looking at this:

http://www.opinel-us...l-folding-knife

They're $15 locally

But then I noticed these and thought they might be a better option:

http://kershaw.kaius...site-blade-leek

http://kershaw.kaius...ives/knife/leek

Opening packages, cutting cardboard, stripping wire, cutting a fruit, those are the usual chores such a knife would see.

I love my Kershaws. I use my Scallion at work constantly. It is not a show or toy knife, it is a work horse. It is out of my pocket at least a dozen times a day. It is used to open packages, cut cardboard, strip wire, cut wire, cut hose. I use it without consideration for it's appearance or a need to prevent it from breaking. I use it really hard.

http://warehouse.haddrellspoint.com/product/kershaw-scallion-folding-knives-140113-1.htm?gclid=CIn4nvDrk7QCFRQcnAoddQoA1w#.UMfv3tc0WSo

What would I change? It does not hold a good edge. I am constantly sharpening it. It takes a serious edge very quickly, so I am happy about that. 3 or 4 swipes across my stone and you can shave with it, but it does not hold that edge long. The action needs to be kept clean, and you had best use a great thin lube. I use Wurth Maintenance Spray. It is thin, adheres well, and does not attract dirt and grime.

I might look into Spiderco blades. You can get into them at local police and military supply stores for ~$50-60. The action is not as nice as the Ken Onion Kershaws, but the blades take a great edge really fast, and they keep the edge. Very sturdy units, and very light. They feel nearly as good in my hands as the Kershaws, but the Kershaws have slightly deeper handles, so they do feel better in my hands,

[ssh 924]