I’ve seen one that had a tamper end too.
Who makes the one you posted?
I’ve never really found one available for sale.
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Who makes the one you posted?
I’ve never really found one available for sale.
Very cool but way too dear for my tastes and accessories budget!
Actually just changed my mind after seeing some of them with the horn handles here
For that money I’d get an Opinel and a Rogers pipe knife.
And still have $150 ?
Edit: I see now the one end is a tamper. Though I’ve never liked using something so bulky as a tamper. Even the Rogers knife is too big as a tamper IMO.
And still have $150 ?
Edit: I see now the one end is a tamper. Though I’ve never liked using something so bulky as a tamper. Even the Rogers knife is too big as a tamper IMO.
Calumet pipe tools are nice. Have one with briar scales. But, don't really have a use for it. It's a nice toy to look at, and definitely well built. But, $2 pipe nail is all I need. Also, that blade is not sharp. You won't be cutting plugs with it. If you are looking for Opinel, No. 8 in carbon steel is the way to go.
Oh great, another cool thing I didn’t know I needed until pursuing through you musings. Now I must have one of these. The look so cool and who doesn’t “need” a cool little pocket knife. Thanks enablers! I think I like the 6 with olive wood. Sorry to be a copy cat Brobs, but you have good taste.
No°8 and No°9 is my preferred size. Both in carbon and stainless. The carbon blade is a No°8 my favorite as it takes a wicked sharp edge. Clean and dry regularly and no more rust issues than the stainless version. It will react with some foods but stains don't hurt the blades sharpness .. knives next to Salty Dogs.
I also like these-Svord knives. Made in new Zealand. 
Made of carbon steel also. Priced at around $15.
Made of carbon steel also. Priced at around $15.
I like the looks of the Rodgers gentleman smoker knife, but I’m torn between that and the A.G. Russell pipe knife. They’re in roughly the same pricing ballpark and have the same set of tools, and both look nice.
Svords are great knives. I think their carbon is hardened a little harder than the Opi's. Strangely enough, they were my EDC for years in a pocket pouch. When I worked as a machinist, I made metal scales for a number of them.
The Svords look great, too. It's so nice to see good quality, reliable products made in the first world*, and not being sold for hefty, hipster-bait prices.
I'm not knocking poor countries, just the practice of chasing the cheapest labor in a perpetual race to the bottom.
I'm not knocking poor countries, just the practice of chasing the cheapest labor in a perpetual race to the bottom.
What about sharpening? What should I use and how often should I sharpen it? You can probably tell I have no experience with "real" knives, so you might as well direct me towards a good tutorial on how to sharpen as well 
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You tube will have the best informationWhat about sharpening? What should I use and how often should I sharpen it? You can probably tell I have no experience with "real" knives, so you might as well direct me towards a good tutorial on how to sharpen as well
most times when the blade starts to feel dull pull it over a leather strop
What about sharpening? What should I use and how often should I sharpen it? You can probably tell I have no experience with "real" knives, so you might as well direct me towards a good tutorial on how to sharpen as well
You can get some sharpening systems. Lansky and DMT systems with diamond hones are good. But, free hand sharpening is the way to go. Use less expensive knives and practice.
I loved my Rogers pipe knives. I had two. They both walked away from me. I hope they come back someday....
However I looked into buying an opinel knife for a long time. I was fortunate enough to see and hold one in person at a thrift store, and decided not to buy it. They feel too light and flimsy for my liking. But I know they have a cult following, and are great for carving.
My Opinel is a 7 and works perfect for cutting plug. The Carbon blades are extremely thin and hold a nice edge, so it makes them cut the sticky dense plug easily!
I have been debating buying a larger Opinel as a carry piece, but they are so lightweight that you don't even realize when they aren't there. I dropped mine in my firepit within days of owning it and didn't even notice that it was out of my pocket until I went to use it. Luckily it landed away from the heat.
I have been debating buying a larger Opinel as a carry piece, but they are so lightweight that you don't even realize when they aren't there. I dropped mine in my firepit within days of owning it and didn't even notice that it was out of my pocket until I went to use it. Luckily it landed away from the heat.
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