So I bought some useless junk recently...

[CorvetteWaxer]

More knives.... and more are coming tomorrow.

Microtech Ultratech with dragon scale laser etching and Microtech Combat Troodon:




Protech Godfather auto in Titanium with mother of pearl button:


Chinese razor flipper from Massdrop:

[Desertbreh]

More knives.... and more are coming tomorrow.

Microtech Ultratech with dragon scale laser etching and Microtech Combat Troodon:




Protech Godfather auto in Titanium with mother of pearl button:


Chinese razor flipper from Massdrop:

[Desertbreh]

Some stuff showed up today. Nothing too exciting, but stuff.

Some Porsche stuff, some basic supplies:



Front to back:
(2) "dummy keys" for the 911, one in GT Silver, one in Black. Kinda disappointed in the GT Silver unit, it looks really close to the generic gray one you get with the car. Probably should have ordered Red like I thought.
Oil drain plug tool
Socket for the brake caliper disassembly
(3) bottles of Hyde's Serum rust stopper for brake rotors when you wash the car to prohibit rust from forming on the rotors.
Replacement bottle of Gummi Pfledge Stift.
(2) oil filters with gaskets and drain plugs
Castrol alloy paste for the centerlock wheels
Calcium/Rust/Lime remover for some other tasks on the JL (mostly invisible waterspots on the tinted glass)
(6) Mercury Quasar 1 liter dual action spray bottles.
(2) Porsche 1 quart/liter oil bags that velcro into the Frunk. After my BMW experience I will keep some oil on me, just in case.
Porsche windshield shade for parking in the sun.



Rancho front diff glide plate for the JL to protect the front diff drain bolt.

What are the "dummy keys for" and what's the skinny on the spray bottles?

[CorvetteWaxer]

Some stuff showed up today. Nothing too exciting, but stuff.

Some Porsche stuff, some basic supplies:



Front to back:
(2) "dummy keys" for the 911, one in GT Silver, one in Black. Kinda disappointed in the GT Silver unit, it looks really close to the generic gray one you get with the car. Probably should have ordered Red like I thought.
Oil drain plug tool
Socket for the brake caliper disassembly
(3) bottles of Hyde's Serum rust stopper for brake rotors when you wash the car to prohibit rust from forming on the rotors.
Replacement bottle of Gummi Pfledge Stift.
(2) oil filters with gaskets and drain plugs
Castrol alloy paste for the centerlock wheels
Calcium/Rust/Lime remover for some other tasks on the JL (mostly invisible waterspots on the tinted glass)
(6) Mercury Quasar 1 liter dual action spray bottles.
(2) Porsche 1 quart/liter oil bags that velcro into the Frunk. After my BMW experience I will keep some oil on me, just in case.
Porsche windshield shade for parking in the sun.



Rancho front diff glide plate for the JL to protect the front diff drain bolt.

What are the "dummy keys for" and what's the skinny on the spray bottles?

The dummy keys stay in the dash so you have something to turn when you get in the car with the real key in your pocket. You can use the dummy, or use your real key but if you have the keyless entry and start you use the dummy keys.

The spray bottles are dual action and spray on the pull and the release of the trigger. Makes it spray twice as much as a regular sprayer.

[CorvetteWaxer]

More knives.... and more are coming tomorrow.

Microtech Ultratech with dragon scale laser etching and Microtech Combat Troodon:




Protech Godfather auto in Titanium with mother of pearl button:


Chinese razor flipper from Massdrop:

Wait until you see what is coming tomorrow... Spoiler alert, one of them is a $1100+ fixed blade.

[Tar]

Picked up some semi vintage hockey cards after my kid started showing interest in collecting them.
Mario Lemeux RC PSA 8 OPC
Martin Brodeur RC PSA 10 SCORE
Wayne Gretzky RC PSA 5 OPC

I might pick up a clean Patrick Roy and a few others when I get another itch.

[Apex]

Wait until you see what is coming tomorrow... Spoiler alert, one of them is a $1100+ fixed blade.

[CorvetteWaxer]

Microtech Jagdkommando in titanium:







Protech Magic 2:

No release button automatic. Very neat.





Microtech UTX85 OTF:





Next to an Ultratech for size comparison (85% of Ultratech):

[Desertbreh]

Waxer, Chris, et al:

Best value on Lump Charcoal and starters for the Kamado?

[ChrisoftheNorth]

Waxer, Chris, et al:

Best value on Lump Charcoal and starters for the Kamado?

I use these as fire starters:
https://www.amazon.com/Lightning-Nugget ... way&sr=8-7

And I buy the big bag of Cowboy lump that Costco sells, but gotta be selective. I like having large pieces for getting the grill HOT, and sometimes the bags at the bottom of the pallet are pretty smashed. I actually have two bags going most of the time...one with smaller pieces for smoking and general grilling, and one with large pieces for high heat searing, pizza, etc.

[CorvetteWaxer]

Waxer, Chris, et al:

Best value on Lump Charcoal and starters for the Kamado?

I've used the starters Chris mentioned... along with a bunch of others:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000F ... UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MR ... UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/Weber-7417-Light ... FQ2FZ4X4AM

Avoid these for the BBQ, but awesome for campfires (they smell a little "gassy"): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B017J ... UTF8&psc=1

They all seem to work well, I just buy what's cheapest at the time. I've also used the ones I've made in my bug out bag from cotton balls soaked in Vaseline.

For Lump, I have used Cowboy, but about 2005 I stopped because I got a few bags that literally had 2x4s from a construction site in the bag, and a couple even had nails in them. I like the BGE brand because there is no mesquite, it is all a more neutral hardwood, but I always get some rocks in the bags as well and there's no reason to pay for the weight of the rocks.

I just got a couple bags of this on Friday and used it yesterday for the first time: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071G ... UTF8&psc=1

It's pretty damned good. VERY large chunks/logs in the bags and it didn't spark/crackle at all, just burned hot and clean. I did some chicken breasts yesterday and it cooked really clean, no funky flavors or too much smoke. I think it will be perfect overall to pair with smoke wood. It is a bit more expensive than the BGE lump but has free delivery from amazon.

I know a few guys that love this stuff, but I haven't bought it yet: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01D5DDT0G/re ... B009P166SU It is a bit more expensive though.

[ChrisoftheNorth]

Waxer, Chris, et al:

Best value on Lump Charcoal and starters for the Kamado?

I've used the starters Chris mentioned... along with a bunch of others:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000F ... UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MR ... UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/Weber-7417-Light ... FQ2FZ4X4AM

Avoid these for the BBQ, but awesome for campfires (they smell a little "gassy"): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B017J ... UTF8&psc=1

They all seem to work well, I just buy what's cheapest at the time. I've also used the ones I've made in my bug out bag from cotton balls soaked in Vaseline.

For Lump, I have used Cowboy, but about 2005 I stopped because I got a few bags that literally had 2x4s from a construction site in the bag, and a couple even had nails in them. I like the BGE brand because there is no mesquite, it is all a more neutral hardwood, but I always get some rocks in the bags as well and there's no reason to pay for the weight of the rocks.

I just got a couple bags of this on Friday and used it yesterday for the first time: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071G ... UTF8&psc=1

It's pretty damned good. VERY large chunks/logs in the bags and it didn't spark/crackle at all, just burned hot and clean. I did some chicken breasts yesterday and it cooked really clean, no funky flavors or too much smoke. I think it will be perfect overall to pair with smoke wood. It is a bit more expensive than the BGE lump but has free delivery from amazon.

I know a few guys that love this stuff, but I haven't bought it yet: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01D5DDT0G/re ... B009P166SU It is a bit more expensive though.

How do the bags survive during shipping with Amazon? I'd be worried that they'd end up pretty banged up.

[Desertbreh]

Thanks for the pro tips guys.

[Johnny_P]

I have a question for the knife man

Looking to replace a Kershaw Scallion that I was never super happy with, want something a little bigger than that. Recommend a new knife for camping / everyday type use? The benchmade bugout seemed pretty good size and cost wise, wondering if there's something else you guys would recommend checking out?

Don't care about assisted open.
Folding
Don't care about tactical looks or anything. A wood handle would be desirable.
Superior edge retention and corrosion resistance would be nice. I sweat a lot and this will live in a pocket...
Serrated vs non up for debate, leaning to non
Under $150

[CorvetteWaxer]

I've used the starters Chris mentioned... along with a bunch of others:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000F ... UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MR ... UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/Weber-7417-Light ... FQ2FZ4X4AM

Avoid these for the BBQ, but awesome for campfires (they smell a little "gassy"): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B017J ... UTF8&psc=1

They all seem to work well, I just buy what's cheapest at the time. I've also used the ones I've made in my bug out bag from cotton balls soaked in Vaseline.

For Lump, I have used Cowboy, but about 2005 I stopped because I got a few bags that literally had 2x4s from a construction site in the bag, and a couple even had nails in them. I like the BGE brand because there is no mesquite, it is all a more neutral hardwood, but I always get some rocks in the bags as well and there's no reason to pay for the weight of the rocks.

I just got a couple bags of this on Friday and used it yesterday for the first time: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071G ... UTF8&psc=1

It's pretty damned good. VERY large chunks/logs in the bags and it didn't spark/crackle at all, just burned hot and clean. I did some chicken breasts yesterday and it cooked really clean, no funky flavors or too much smoke. I think it will be perfect overall to pair with smoke wood. It is a bit more expensive than the BGE lump but has free delivery from amazon.

I know a few guys that love this stuff, but I haven't bought it yet: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01D5DDT0G/re ... B009P166SU It is a bit more expensive though.

How do the bags survive during shipping with Amazon? I'd be worried that they'd end up pretty banged up.

I ordered 2 bags to try them and they were both in one really large box with some of the brown paper "padding". They seemed perfect and better than many I've seen at the store.

[ChrisoftheNorth]

How do the bags survive during shipping with Amazon? I'd be worried that they'd end up pretty banged up.

I ordered 2 bags to try them and they were both in one really large box with some of the brown paper "padding". They seemed perfect and better than many I've seen at the store.

Oh, excellent! Good to know.

[CorvetteWaxer]

I have a question for the knife man

Looking to replace a Kershaw Scallion that I was never super happy with, want something a little bigger than that. Recommend a new knife for camping / everyday type use? The benchmade bugout seemed pretty good size and cost wise, wondering if there's something else you guys would recommend checking out?

Don't care about assisted open.
Folding
Don't care about tactical looks or anything. A wood handle would be desirable.
Superior edge retention and corrosion resistance would be nice. I sweat a lot and this will live in a pocket...
Serrated vs non up for debate, leaning to non
Under $150

I have a thing against Benchmade at the moment, but the Bugout is hard to beat.

Also, the Freek from Benchmade is one I carried a lot and has an S30V blade for good edge retention and won't easily rust or stain: https://www.bladehq.com/item--Benchmade ... ife--51603

I would probably up the budget a little and get this one for $160: https://www.bladehq.com/item--Zero-Tole ... ife--15192

I tend to avoid serrated edges as they are a pain to sharpen. Speaking of sharpening, just FYI that anything with a good edge retention will be harder to sharpen, so keep that in mind. I use a kitchen steel every 5-10 days on my carry knives to keep the edge in decent shape and to avoid too frequent sharpening on a stone.

[Apex]

I have a question for the knife man

Looking to replace a Kershaw Scallion that I was never super happy with, want something a little bigger than that. Recommend a new knife for camping / everyday type use? The benchmade bugout seemed pretty good size and cost wise, wondering if there's something else you guys would recommend checking out?

Don't care about assisted open.
Folding
Don't care about tactical looks or anything. A wood handle would be desirable.
Superior edge retention and corrosion resistance would be nice. I sweat a lot and this will live in a pocket...
Serrated vs non up for debate, leaning to non
Under $150

I my bugout.

[Johnny_P]

I have a question for the knife man

Looking to replace a Kershaw Scallion that I was never super happy with, want something a little bigger than that. Recommend a new knife for camping / everyday type use? The benchmade bugout seemed pretty good size and cost wise, wondering if there's something else you guys would recommend checking out?

Don't care about assisted open.
Folding
Don't care about tactical looks or anything. A wood handle would be desirable.
Superior edge retention and corrosion resistance would be nice. I sweat a lot and this will live in a pocket...
Serrated vs non up for debate, leaning to non
Under $150

I have a thing against Benchmade at the moment, but the Bugout is hard to beat.

Also, the Freek from Benchmade is one I carried a lot and has an S30V blade for good edge retention and won't easily rust or stain: https://www.bladehq.com/item--Benchmade ... ife--51603

I would probably up the budget a little and get this one for $160: https://www.bladehq.com/item--Zero-Tole ... ife--15192

I tend to avoid serrated edges as they are a pain to sharpen. Speaking of sharpening, just FYI that anything with a good edge retention will be harder to sharpen, so keep that in mind. I use a kitchen steel every 5-10 days on my carry knives to keep the edge in decent shape and to avoid too frequent sharpening on a stone.

I have not sharpened any of my pocket knives. I should probably do that. Thanks for the tips I'll check those ones out

[SAWCE]

I have a question for the knife man

Looking to replace a Kershaw Scallion that I was never super happy with, want something a little bigger than that. Recommend a new knife for camping / everyday type use? The benchmade bugout seemed pretty good size and cost wise, wondering if there's something else you guys would recommend checking out?

Don't care about assisted open.
Folding
Don't care about tactical looks or anything. A wood handle would be desirable.
Superior edge retention and corrosion resistance would be nice. I sweat a lot and this will live in a pocket...
Serrated vs non up for debate, leaning to non
Under $150

I have a thing against Benchmade at the moment, but the Bugout is hard to beat.

Also, the Freek from Benchmade is one I carried a lot and has an S30V blade for good edge retention and won't easily rust or stain: https://www.bladehq.com/item--Benchmade ... ife--51603

I would probably up the budget a little and get this one for $160: https://www.bladehq.com/item--Zero-Tole ... ife--15192

I tend to avoid serrated edges as they are a pain to sharpen. Speaking of sharpening, just FYI that anything with a good edge retention will be harder to sharpen, so keep that in mind. I use a kitchen steel every 5-10 days on my carry knives to keep the edge in decent shape and to avoid too frequent sharpening on a stone.

Have you used Benchmade's Lifesharp service at all? Worth sending out for that instead of sharpening yourself?

[Johnny_P]

I have a question for the knife man

Looking to replace a Kershaw Scallion that I was never super happy with, want something a little bigger than that. Recommend a new knife for camping / everyday type use? The benchmade bugout seemed pretty good size and cost wise, wondering if there's something else you guys would recommend checking out?

Don't care about assisted open.
Folding
Don't care about tactical looks or anything. A wood handle would be desirable.
Superior edge retention and corrosion resistance would be nice. I sweat a lot and this will live in a pocket...
Serrated vs non up for debate, leaning to non
Under $150

I my bugout.

It seems pretty ideal and comes in neat colors

[Apex]

I my bugout.

It seems pretty ideal and comes in neat colors

Yeah, I got the bloo, naturally.

Only issue was I kept my keys in the same pocket as I would carry the knife in, front right, and they would catch each other some times. Switched the keys to a clip so I can go to a belt loop, or clipped to the pocket instead has worked great.
Phone(s) go in the front left so I wasn't going to switch the carry clip to the other side and put the knife there.

[CorvetteWaxer]

I have a thing against Benchmade at the moment, but the Bugout is hard to beat.

Also, the Freek from Benchmade is one I carried a lot and has an S30V blade for good edge retention and won't easily rust or stain: https://www.bladehq.com/item--Benchmade ... ife--51603

I would probably up the budget a little and get this one for $160: https://www.bladehq.com/item--Zero-Tole ... ife--15192

I tend to avoid serrated edges as they are a pain to sharpen. Speaking of sharpening, just FYI that anything with a good edge retention will be harder to sharpen, so keep that in mind. I use a kitchen steel every 5-10 days on my carry knives to keep the edge in decent shape and to avoid too frequent sharpening on a stone.

Have you used Benchmade's Lifesharp service at all? Worth sending out for that instead of sharpening yourself?

I would rather do it myself than risk loss via the mail.

Benchmade and Spyderco both offer that service and it is nice, but if you can do it yourself... why not?

Oh, also... Speaking of Spyderco.... These would fit the bill for Johnny:

https://www.bladehq.com/item--Spyderco- ... 30V--10801

https://www.bladehq.com/item--Spyderco- ... ry-2--7920

https://www.bladehq.com/item--Spyderco- ... ght--93614

https://www.bladehq.com/item--Spyderco- ... ock--67321

https://www.bladehq.com/item--Spyderco- ... y-3--50648

[Johnny_P]

Have you used Benchmade's Lifesharp service at all? Worth sending out for that instead of sharpening yourself?

I would rather do it myself than risk loss via the mail.

Benchmade and Spyderco both offer that service and it is nice, but if you can do it yourself... why not?

Oh, also... Speaking of Spyderco.... These would fit the bill for Johnny:

https://www.bladehq.com/item--Spyderco- ... 30V--10801

https://www.bladehq.com/item--Spyderco- ... ry-2--7920

https://www.bladehq.com/item--Spyderco- ... ght--93614

https://www.bladehq.com/item--Spyderco- ... ock--67321

https://www.bladehq.com/item--Spyderco- ... y-3--50648

Oh these look really nice. I like the non-assist open.

[CorvetteWaxer]

I would rather do it myself than risk loss via the mail.

Benchmade and Spyderco both offer that service and it is nice, but if you can do it yourself... why not?

Oh, also... Speaking of Spyderco.... These would fit the bill for Johnny:

https://www.bladehq.com/item--Spyderco- ... 30V--10801

https://www.bladehq.com/item--Spyderco- ... ry-2--7920

https://www.bladehq.com/item--Spyderco- ... ght--93614

https://www.bladehq.com/item--Spyderco- ... ock--67321

https://www.bladehq.com/item--Spyderco- ... y-3--50648

Oh these look really nice. I like the non-assist open.

If you learn the proper "flick" with a good knife like Spyderco you don't need assisted opening.