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It's 2026 and the knife enthusiast world has gotten weird.

I scroll daily and I see so many posts, videos, etc. filled with grown adults who have realized that the optics of being an adult and playing with a fidget spinner isn't good. So, they turn to knives instead. A lot having never used a knife in their lives. Constant talk about how it excels at being "fidgety", or something of the like. Now none of this is bad, but I wonder why the manufacturers are still making way too many knives with an antiquated liner lock, knowing that this puts the fingers of said fidgeters, right into the path of a closing blade. Surely making a top liner lock, clutch lock, or even a button lock as standard now, can't cost more than a couple bucks, right? /rant

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u/Dependent-Ratio-170 — 8 hours ago
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Ozark Trail Valor 14C28N Hardness Result. 55.6 HRC

Verified on a 59.8 HRC verification block.

Much better off buying a any of the other D2 $20 knives on Amazon. This is straight up poopoo town.

u/679696 — 16 hours ago
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Best knife under 50 CAD?

I'm looking for a folding EDC knife that is sturdy and has a very reliable lock. Not too large, I don't wanna carry a 4 inch blade everywhere. This will be my first knife and I got no clue there's too many to choose I was looking at knifestorecanada they have some good stuff I think

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u/Commercial-Age-4932 — 9 hours ago
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Kizer Sheepdog

I have always liked the Sheepdog design, but something always made me hold off from buying one. Once I saw these, I knew it was the right one for me.

Got this a few days ago and I absolutely love it. I really like the button/top-liner lock. The action is fantastic; it's incredibly satisfying to fidget with. This is going to get a lot of pocket time.

u/aboxofsharpobjects — 9 hours ago
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Let’s see what’s in those pockets!🤠

Happy Monday! I love to see what you guys carry, let’s see those blades! Got my CJRB bolt with me today🤠

u/thatonekid5288 — 17 hours ago
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NKD!

The Cold Steel Range Boss. 4116 steel, 4" blade, Zy-EX handle, Tri-Ad lock, and reversible pocket clip. It's a beast of a knife. Came razor sharp out of the box. The texture of the handle is like high grit sand paper. It's not slipping in a gloved or bare hand, wet or dry. That's also a not so good thing. It's going to wearout the pockets if it gets continuous use. But I'm going to use it, abuse it and put it head to head with the Buck 110 Slim Select.

u/jamescharisma — 8 hours ago
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Carried this awhile now

Kizer Drop Bear 2

3" DLC hollow ground Nitro V blade

Aluminium scales

Stainless steel liners

Love the action on this knife. The ergos feel great too.

u/seasickturt — 11 hours ago
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NKD - Explorer V2 (from CMBMadeKnives)

The new CMB Explorer V2 just arrived and now I need to put it through its paces. Right off the bat I really like this aluminum infused G10... And the white color scheme with black hardware is nice. If you have your original explorer like I do, the only real difference is the Blade Shape... It's now a Tanto style though subtle, not aggressive. I really like my previous Explorer so we'll see how this fares.

u/KnifeNewb76 — 7 hours ago
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Post your favorite budget knife’s under $100

Mine are the CJRB gobi and bolt.

u/rankinsaj22 — 1 day ago
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NKD!

The Buck 110 Slim Select. Their classic 420hc, FRN scales, and not much else. I wanted a bigger light weight folder as a camping companion for my beloved Ka-Bar Dozier. I got this one and a Cold Steel Range Boss is on it's way. So far I'm impressed with the 110 though. Feels so good in the hand. It's got a fine grit sandpaper like texture that with a pair of gloves on, it's not going to slip easy even in wet conditions. I'm pretty happy with the overall fit and finish, pivot action, and that stupid strong lockback. Either way, it's going to make a great addition to the collection and see some action in the rotation.

u/jamescharisma — 1 day ago
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Awesome wife.

Idk the brand or anything but my wife saw this on Amazon and showed me I thought it was cute and said I’d carry it. It’s designed to fit in the jeans change pocket. I remember it was 15 dollars. After I didn’t buy it for myself cuz I have lots of knives she got it for me.

u/brodey420 — 1 day ago
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Kizer to stop selling on Aliexpress?

I did a search for Kizer today and only got about 30 listings, a month ago there were hundreds, anybody know what's going on?

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u/Millerized — 1 day ago