MAZOC Firearms

m4a1mustang · 10-08-2011, 09:42 PM

I went to the Nation's Gunshow today. Looked around to find some good ammo deals and didn't see anything that I couldn't beat online. They had good deals on surplus ammo cans, though. $10 for perfect condition .50 cal cans... I should have picked some up but really didn't feel like dealing with them, so I bought a little knife instead:

Nifty little thing.

MacCool · 10-09-2011, 08:13 AM

Aah...knives.

I never used to be a big knife aficionado but have acquiring a few lately. I have a bunch of Spydercos I've acquired over the years, but my interest has mostly been in automatics.

I have a couple of "novelty" knives. I say "novelty" because their utility as actual tools is limited IMHO. The Super Squirt is one I bought and assembled recently as a kit from Knifekits.com and converted to an automatic. It's a Darryl Ralph design, 2-inch blade, I made it with carbon fiber grips. It's a hoot...a very cool little knife. Very high quality kit (AUS8 steel, which is...."OK", but it's an easy knife to sharpen). The conversion to switchblade was pretty simple as the bolster was already recessed for the spring. I only had to drill the blade pivot for the spring end.

I have a Benchmade Infidel. It's an out-the-front automatic. Excellent knife for it's purpose, but I haven't figured out quite what it's purpose is.

I have a couple of other Benchmades. The AFO is a beast and a great tool. First tanto I've ever owned. Not sure how I feel about tantos yet, I do know it's a PITA to sharpen. The other one is an old Benchmade Reflex automatic that I've had for many years. A little smaller, but still useful as a tool.

My new favorite though is this Zero Tolerance 350ST. It's not an automatic exactly, it's a spring assist. The thumb button is worthless IMHO, but there's a tang on the blade hilt that lets that sucker out in a blink. It's SV30 steel and the grip is G10. It holds an edge like crazy. Fantastic knife IMHO and a bargain at $120.

murphman · 10-17-2011, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MacCool

Aah...knives.

I never used to be a big knife aficionado but have acquiring a few lately. I have a bunch of Spydercos I've acquired over the years, but my interest has mostly been in automatics.

I have a couple of "novelty" knives. I say "novelty" because their utility as actual tools is limited IMHO. The Super Squirt is one I bought and assembled recently as a kit from Knifekits.com and converted to an automatic. It's a Darryl Ralph design, 2-inch blade, I made it with carbon fiber grips. It's a hoot...a very cool little knife. Very high quality kit (AUS8 steel, which is...."OK", but it's an easy knife to sharpen). The conversion to switchblade was pretty simple as the bolster was already recessed for the spring. I only had to drill the blade pivot for the spring end.

I have a Benchmade Infidel. It's an out-the-front automatic. Excellent knife for it's purpose, but I haven't figured out quite what it's purpose is.

I have a couple of other Benchmades. The AFO is a beast and a great tool. First tanto I've ever owned. Not sure how I feel about tantos yet, I do know it's a PITA to sharpen. The other one is an old Benchmade Reflex automatic that I've had for many years. A little smaller, but still useful as a tool.

My new favorite though is this Zero Tolerance 350ST. It's not an automatic exactly, it's a spring assist. The thumb button is worthless IMHO, but there's a tang on the blade hilt that lets that sucker out in a blink. It's SV30 steel and the grip is G10. It holds an edge like crazy. Fantastic knife IMHO and a bargain at $120.

I know exactly what your benchmade is for as i have a double bladed knife. Its for sneaking up behind someone and sticking it right in the back of their neck or atleast thats what i figure.

MacCool · 10-17-2011, 01:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by murphman

I know exactly what your benchmade is for as i have a double bladed knife. Its for sneaking up behind someone and sticking it right in the back of their neck or atleast thats what i figure.

Yeh, no doubt. It's a foreign concept to me though - I tend to view knives as tools rather than weapons. It would take a massive failure in tactics and situational awareness for me to ever need a knife for personal defense.

eastwest2300 · 10-17-2011, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MacCool

It would take a massive failure in tactics and situational awareness for me to ever need a knife for personal defense.

TROOPER · 10-18-2011, 09:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MacCool

It would take a massive failure in tactics and situational awareness for me to ever need a knife for personal defense.

Quote:

Originally Posted by eastwest2300

The best weapon in any situation, is the weapon you have in your hand at the time when you need one..!!

eastwest2300 · 10-18-2011, 11:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TROOPER

The best weapon in any situation, is the weapon you have in your hand at the time when you need one..!!

Thats right, thats exactly right..

MacCool · 10-18-2011, 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TROOPER

The best weapon in any situation, is the weapon you have in your hand at the time when you need one..!!

The smart money is on the guy who is able to keep himself out of situations where a weapon is needed.

10-08-2011, 09:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6963	I went to the Nation's Gunshow today. Looked around to find some good ammo deals and didn't see anything that I couldn't beat online. They had good deals on surplus ammo cans, though. $10 for perfect condition .50 cal cans... I should have picked some up but really didn't feel like dealing with them, so I bought a little knife instead: Nifty little thing. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

10-09-2011, 08:13 AM	#2 (permalink)
MacCool A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Midwest Posts: 1,349 Drives: 370Z PW 2014 Rep Power: 16	Aah...knives. I never used to be a big knife aficionado but have acquiring a few lately. I have a bunch of Spydercos I've acquired over the years, but my interest has mostly been in automatics. I have a couple of "novelty" knives. I say "novelty" because their utility as actual tools is limited IMHO. The Super Squirt is one I bought and assembled recently as a kit from Knifekits.com and converted to an automatic. It's a Darryl Ralph design, 2-inch blade, I made it with carbon fiber grips. It's a hoot...a very cool little knife. Very high quality kit (AUS8 steel, which is...."OK", but it's an easy knife to sharpen). The conversion to switchblade was pretty simple as the bolster was already recessed for the spring. I only had to drill the blade pivot for the spring end. I have a Benchmade Infidel. It's an out-the-front automatic. Excellent knife for it's purpose, but I haven't figured out quite what it's purpose is. I have a couple of other Benchmades. The AFO is a beast and a great tool. First tanto I've ever owned. Not sure how I feel about tantos yet, I do know it's a PITA to sharpen. The other one is an old Benchmade Reflex automatic that I've had for many years. A little smaller, but still useful as a tool. My new favorite though is this Zero Tolerance 350ST. It's not an automatic exactly, it's a spring assist. The thumb button is worthless IMHO, but there's a tang on the blade hilt that lets that sucker out in a blink. It's SV30 steel and the grip is G10. It holds an edge like crazy. Fantastic knife IMHO and a bargain at $120. Last edited by MacCool; 10-09-2011 at 09:29 AM.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Anyone here into firearms?	tvfreakazoid	The Lounge (Off Topic)	6149	01-18-2024 11:05 AM
MAZOC Zs and BBQ 9 July	ZCarMan	MAZOC	327	07-12-2011 07:24 AM
Firearms questions?	mark_taba85	The Lounge (Off Topic)	24	04-02-2011 01:55 PM
For the Firearms guys	Division	The Lounge (Off Topic)	55	12-06-2009 09:36 AM