Major Kong

I use Tuf Glide on all of my knives. It's a dry film lubricant that works really well.

I got one of the first run (#0505). It's a nice knife, very well made like the other ZTs I own. It was worth what I paid for it but I don't think I'd pay a premium on it. That said, if you're willing to pay $350 or so for mine it could be yours...

Congrats Erik!

Sad news, he had a big role in the knife industry. RIP.

I can also probably get you some recent info about SERE at Fairchild. We have one of our new pilots there right now- in fact he's probably in resistance training as we speak...

Very nice, and sounds like a nice price too. Congrats!!!

Also glad to hear it's a fact. I haven't found a reason to venture into Dick's since they quit selling guns and ammo.

Stupidity? Obvious outcome? Interesting, thanks for the insight.

I handled one of them at Blade. I've owned an Umnumzaan and it's the exact same knife except for the scalloping on the lock side. Like all of the Chris Reeve stuff it was well made and worked flawlessly.

Sorry to hear it. Our boxer, Jake, is dumb as a stump but lovable as can be. Prayers for you.

When I saw the thread title I thought it was a new HGTV show based in Memphis. This was a nice surprise.

I'll be there Friday morning. It's going to be an expensive weekend!

It's a custom shop Nuclear Batac. One of my favorites. 10.75" long by .27" thick.

I collect Busse's and Busse-kin primarily, but also have some heavy duty folders (Hinderer, Chris Reeve) and some special knives I've picked up here and there in my travels.

Matt Burns at Saint Tattoo on Broadway is great. Caveman may chip in here too, he did some of his work as well.

Nice group there. I like that Entrek.

Lion Steel is an Italian company with a very good reputation. That particular blade you linked is really nice looking but is really small. When you were describing what you were looking for, the first thing that popped into my mind was a Chris Reeve Mnandi. It fits all of your criteria perfectly except price. They typically run from $350-450 depending on the wood inlay you choose.

I always hope for Rampage getting his ass kicked. He's an arrogant nutjob. Anything after that is gravy.

Try this. Has some good info: Knife Steel FAQ

He does nice work. I'm hoping I can make it past the Busse table without taking out a second mortgage. Then there's Hinderer and RJ Martin and all of the custom makers who are making things that I don't even know I need yet. I'm afraid it's gonna be an expensive weekend.

No problem, just let me know.

I'm going, reservations made and VIP tickets in hand. I'll be at the show Friday and Saturday.

Those Segways are pretty sweet, Mav. Please post pics when you get yours

Maybe you can drive it to Blade and meet up for drinks and debauchery...so to speak.

I was kinda thinking that myself. Nicely done.