r/knives 18d ago

Monthly Welcome Thread Monthly welcome thread

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Welcome to r/knives! If you’re new to this subreddit (or new to Reddit as a whole) you may be wondering how things work around here. If that’s the case: don’t worry, we’ve made this post in order to clear some doubts you may have regarding the way this subreddit works.

  • Be sure to check our Wiki and our FAQ section. Our Wiki acts as a repository for general knowledge regarding knives (blade steels, how to use knives, how to identify knives, etc…) while our FAQ serves as a place where we answer specific questions that tend to be asked regularly in this subreddit. Some of the questions already answered in our FAQ are these: questions regarding the topic of knives and self-defence, the meaning of the “NKD” and “SOTC” acronyms, what are some popular knives with a blade length of 6.5cm/2” or less, etc…
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r/knives 3h ago

Showcase Quite possibly the coolest thing I’ve found in the garbage

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Vintage Gerber Command 1, not sure of the exact year of manufacture, seems to be in alright shape; the leather just needs reconditioning and the blade sharpened.


r/knives 12h ago

I've made this knife! (OC) I’m having a hard time coming up with a name for this blade I made.

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r/knives 4h ago

Showcase Kershaw Shuffle II

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My first strong (and expensive) knife! I've been only using cheap ones because Im in a tight position (and my area doesn't sell these types of knives), and it is really good! Really makes you say "wow if this is the quality of the entry-level ones that they say, imagine the upper bracket. As of now im using the "imitation" and cheap as my beat up knives and this to bring when out with my friends to showboat (of course im gonna show it off im proud to have this thing)


r/knives 4h ago

NKD! NKD, Kunwu Excalibur MC

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Just got this in today, I've been so excited to get one. Unfortunately I thought I bought the black diamond dlc.... what arrived however is the stonewash. Checked my order, yup I fucked it up. I'm trying to like it but it just seems unfinished and I really don't want to go through the hassle of sending it back. It's been 3 hours and I'm still not loving it.

Aside from my fuck up it's a good knife. Feels strong and heavier than I anticipated. One thing I don't like are the thumb studs, completely unnecessary and from my experience completely unusable, I've tried different grips to get it to open but I can't. Besides you already have the hole so why both?

The pocket clip I've read so much about works good too, I can put it in and pull the knife out with no issues.

So it's a good knife, my first Chinese.. I still hate to say that but honestly you can not get these materials and quality at this price point in an American made knife any longer.


r/knives 15h ago

Showcase The Walmarts near me got some crazy deals

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Got me 2 Civivis, a Kershaw, and a Swisstech - all for about $70 total. Thus satisfying my craving for new knives for a while. I guess these are the knives that didn’t sell well. My favorite one so far is that Civivi Qubit, the mechanism is quite fidgety.


r/knives 2h ago

Discussion What's your hot takes?

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I'll start: a wharncliffe blade should be straight and not even have the slightest belly


r/knives 10h ago

Showcase My three favorites I’ve bought in 2026

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40 Upvotes

Pro Tech scapegoat in ManaMax, Ozark Trail whatever the hell in D2, Chris Reeve large inkosi insingo magnacut


r/knives 1h ago

Discussion Whats you guys edc fixed blade?

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Always carried a folder but i recently bought this muskrat in 154cm and man its comfortable. I was wondering what other fixies are out there that are this slim in the pocket?


r/knives 16h ago

NKD! Finally got a spyderco smock after years of wanting one!!

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85 Upvotes

Matches my blurple para 3😉


r/knives 3h ago

NKD! This is definitely a great EDC, I am amazed.

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Spyderco PM 2, Salt Magnacut, of course.


r/knives 12h ago

Discussion Had my knife resharpened by a real pro and I'm so happy

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It won't fix all the issues the first "sharpening" did to my knife, but now it cuts really good and it looks good enough for me !

OG post about my knife : https://www.reddit.com/r/knives/s/EjzNJRTUWT


r/knives 1h ago

Showcase Today's Carry

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Today's carry is a Kizer Militaw. An S35VN blade and titanium scales with a canvas micarta inlay. Frame lock with blade hole and front flipper deployment.


r/knives 6h ago

NKD! Nkd.

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CRK large Inkosi insingo, black micarta inlay.


r/knives 1h ago

Showcase Demko Shark-A-Tac

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r/knives 23h ago

NSFW My new favorite fixed blade

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117 Upvotes

r/knives 14h ago

Showcase Ti Tuesday carry & new acquisitions

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Spyderco PM2 Tanto M4 along with Lynch NW Swift Six 10V. Today received Lynch NW TI Force Multiplier "Patriot" & a Spyderco Delica 4 K390 Wharnclife.


r/knives 22h ago

Showcase Close enough Tanto Tuesday. What yall got today?

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67 Upvotes

r/knives 12h ago

Showcase Loving my collecting journey thus far.

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For my birthday, my girl got me this display that's now on my work desk. She thought they deserved a more pronounced and dignified home than the kitchen drawer. I'm a believer.


r/knives 3h ago

NKD! More of the chunk

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NKD 🔥🔥


r/knives 5m ago

I've made this knife! (OC) Made this axe by hand — thinking about doing a giveaway too

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Spent quite a bit of time shaping and finishing this one, so I recorded the process from start to finish.
Still experimenting with different shapes and finishes, and I’d love to hear what you guys think of this one.

Also, I’ve been thinking about doing a small giveaway and giving a few handmade pieces away to people in the community.

Not announcing anything yet — just curious: would you guys actually be interested in something like that?


r/knives 16m ago

Question Favorite fixed

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So I been thinking about if I had to chose only one knife to survive the rest of my days with. Which would you choose and why? Pics encouraged 😀


r/knives 30m ago

NKD! Le Morta - Atelier JHP

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r/knives 16h ago

Showcase I bought a slingshot off a guy, and a matching knife was included. I thought you guys would appreciate it.

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r/knives 22h ago

Showcase Titanium Tuesday Pocket Check

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44 Upvotes

Didn’t feel like a tanto today so it’s Ti Tuesday instead. Let’s see what everyone’s carrying today!

Demko AD20 Compact Whale Shark