New Broken Stabity Stabs
 

A couple of years ago I purged my blade inventory down to a few knives I always carry/use. I used the monies I got out of the sales to purchase other things. I do this all the time from one type of item to the next (keeps me out of financial debt). Recently I have been getting the itch (no, not the same itch Riverpig gets) to get back into the folding knife game (just want something new in my pockets). So, I picked up three blades this week to start off my journey. I’m no steel expert but, I know what I like in a pocket knife.

First up: The most $$$$ I’ve spent on a broken blade thus far in life. The Hinderer Knives XM-18 3.5 Slicer.

Overall Length: 8.25"
Blade Length: 3.50"
Cutting Edge: 3.125"
Blade Thickness: 0.16"
Blade Material: CPM-20CV
Hardness: 60-61 RC
Blade Style: Drop Point
Blade Grind: Flat
Finish: Stonewash
Edge Type: Plain
Handle Length: 4.75"
Handle Thickness: 0.53"
Handle Material: G-10
Color: Orange, Blue
Frame/Liner: Titanium
Weight: 5.70 oz.
User: Right Hand
Pocket Clip: Tip-Up, Tip-Down
Knife Type: Manual
Opener: Flipper
Lock Type: Frame Lock
Brand: Hinderer
Model: XM-18
Designer: Rick Hinderer
Country of Origin: USA

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I don’t care for the orange color on the g-10 scale. With that said, these knives are very difficult to get. You have to be in the right place at the right time to be able to order one. These sell out within minutes of being in stock anywhere! (You can get them on eBay if you want to pay a premium) So, orange it is.


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This next one I purchased as a work knife, something that works well but I have no worries of breaking or losing it while at work.

Civivi Elementum

Overall Length: 6.99"
Blade Length: 2.96"
Cutting Edge: 2.625"
Blade Width: 0.875"
Blade Thickness: 0.12"
Blade Material: D2
Blade Style: Drop Point
Blade Grind: Hollow
Finish: Satin
Edge Type: Plain
Handle Length: 4.03"
Handle Width: 1.00"
Handle Thickness: 0.43"
Handle Material: Micarta
Color: Green
Frame/Liner: Stainless Steel
Weight: 2.89 oz.
User: Right Hand
Pocket Clip: Tip-Up
Knife Type: Manual
Opener: Flipper
Lock Type: Liner Lock
Brand: CIVIVI
Model: Elementum
Model Number: C907T
Country of Origin: China

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This blade has impressed me so far. The action is smooth as butter with perfect centering. The blade shape is perfect for what I use it for at work and the lock up is solid. Highly recommend this budget blade to everyone


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Third blade I bought cause “it looked cool”, [emoji23] I’m glad I bought it, as it is super smooth in the action an locks up solid. I normally don’t go for this blade shape (I’m slowly liking it tho).

QSP Penguin

BRAND QSP Knives
OVERALL LENGTH: 7.06"
CLOSED LENGTH: 4.00"
BLADE LENGTH: 3.06"
BLADE STEEL: S35VN
BLADE TYPE: Sheepfoot
BLADE EDGE: Plain
LOCKING MECHANISM: Liner Lock
HANDLE MATERIAL: G10
CARRY: Tip Up
OPENING MECHANISM: Thumb Stud
ORIGIN: China
WEIGHT: 3.14 oz.
BLADE FINISH: Satin
STEEL TYPE: Stainless Steel
MODEL : Penguin

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This one will go into the EDC rotation


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Civivi has incredible QC on their knives, which is all the more incredible because they are a "bargain" line of We Knives in China.

I have their 3.75" Naja which is no longer produced. It is my EDC.
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Yep, first time with one and I’m hooked. The fit and finish is up there with the high dollar blades.


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New one came in today. 2021 Spartan Harsey special edition. S45VN blade steel and engraved Titanium handles.

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I really like that. The grips are ba

Thanks, they look even better in person.


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Bought some “traditional” pocket knives recently.

Bear and Sons Jack Knife in amber bone.

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Case Sod Buster Jr in Caribbean Blue Jigged Bone.

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Way to go, lil’ Bro; that’s a fine looking broke knife. ��