Carothers Performance Knives

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  1. ManOfSteel

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    I'd pay $600. I wouldn't go over that
     
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    Same here - $600 would (probably) be my limit.

    It's hard to quantify a monetary value for something like that though. It will be 1 of only 5 in existence, handmade/hand ground, unmatched quality in terms of Steel and heat treat, plus CPK is definitely going to continue gaining popularity in the industry - and we'll likely continue to see demand/pricing go up accordingly. Hell, you could get one for $600, and it may street value of over $2,000 a year from now!

    I'm not a flipper, and I don't have a capitalist mentality, so it'd be easier for me to justify paying that much for a quality "heirloom" piece that I know will make me, and possibly my kin/offspring, happy for years to come. :)
     
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    Yea I hear that. I'm thinking the same way
     
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    I really have to slim down my collection and start selling some unused blades/gear.

    Since getting my EDC and my CRK25, about 75% of my knives have taken a back seat or have become obsolete altogether. I still have quite a few "favorites" that I doubt I will ever give up, but there some that are easily replaceable if need be - and a few that are not.
     
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    I'd like to get my hands on an EDC of FK, but they are not easy to come by. Doesn't seem like they've offered many for sale lately. Granted, I'm sure they took a bunch to Blade Show. That BC looks really nice too.
     
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    Still enjoying my EDC. Only complsint is that it's heavy.
     
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    Those are massive!
     
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    Yyyyeeeaaaaaaaaaaa buddy! Can't wait to get my BC!
     
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    Yeah yeah :rolleyes: lol:D
     
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    I wish...I wouldn't back out if I got one, lol. I missed out by a fraction of a second. I just hope there's another chance at getting one in the future. :)
     
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    Anyone have a Rick Lowe sheath for their Edc? Do they appendix carry well?
     
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    I had one that was a regular vertical sheath. Felt cheap if it's the hybrid one I'm thinking of.
     
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    I have one of his leather wrapped Kydex. I'll get you pics in a minute.

    I like the sheath, but it's nothing over the top awesome or crazy. It rides higher than the Dozier sheath (which I like), the retention is great and I dig the look of it.

    I don't think it would be comfortable up front; the handle would likely dig-in to your gut or ribs if you bend over or sit down.
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    I usually carry mine at 4 o'clock, and it is easily accessible but out of the way.
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    Thin leather and thin kydex.. wasn't a good combo for me.
     
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    I'm okay with thin. My swinkels is thin. Regarding appendix, could you rotate the teklok to carry it horizontal?
     
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    Ton of interest today for this beast. It may be some time, but I doubt these are the only 5 we'll see. I should stab my buddy in the back and take ownership of that BC i claimed today... I kid, I kid.

    The upcoming NASK on the other hand. Unless I'm dead in 4 weeks, I'll be going hard to claim one.
     
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    For sure, spacing for small Tek-Lok in almost any position. It would be much more comfortable in horiz. position of you appendix carry.

    My belt is pretty 1.5" thick, with pretty thick webbing and it pushes the small Tek-Lok to the limit, but I haven't had it pop open or come loose or anything.

    More pics!
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