Thanks to this sub there is a new addiction in my life: Knipex.
Thanks guys...
I bought my first one in spring, April or May. Last week two more arrived.
This is a photo of my new Knipex collection. The two on the left are the new ones.
Edit: Oops! I forgot that I had already posted these last week.
Got the top two today. How does anoyone live day to day without something like this? Maybe our lives are different...
Hi. Want to say hello to my fellow Opinel and SAK buddies. I do not have any new news yet I do want to share my love for Opinel knives. My wife does not understand why I want a steel 8 and a carbone 8 and a this and that. But she loves me and will engage in my obsession...
It isn't art. Don't treat it as such. Cook with it and enjoy it.
I am about to pull the plug on either a twin grip or water plier. Every day carry. Somebody sell me...
I had written a nice post about someone approaching me. Instead of pulling my pistol, I averted.
The post was a good read. Sorry I lost it..
SO....
The gist is...IF you had to defend yourself, what Knipenex would you want in your back pocket?
I ask because I am about to buy.
So...I had written a story about my...
Whatever
What would you buy for self defence,? Has to be kniex
I lost my little pliers. My Craftsman still serve me well.
Cleaning my car today...found this in my trunk. I could have screamed like a little girl.
Probably get banned for life plus 20 years for this. But throw caution to the wind...
I recently bought a Blick stainless 0.7 because I enjoy puzzle books and like to mark books I am reading. Sometimes I draw. Whatever...do I really need an excuse to buy another mechanical pencil?
The Blick is the most expensive one I have ever bought, although it is not that costly. I also got HB and 4H lead, both in 0.7 mm.
My brain is fried from shopping online. Can you give me suggestions for a heavy-ish metal pencil, 0.7 mm, somewhere not over $25 (+/-)...?
I want to load my Blick with one type of lead and the one ya'll talk me into buy in with the other.
Thanks!
I am new to Opinel as of spring this year (2026). I freaking love these inexpensive handy knives and have bought three so far.
Still learning about maintenance, though. Like, don't leave an open knife in a sink with dirty dishes (refer to the photos).
Performance isn't hampered, just looks.
Beside my trusty metal sandpaper, what are my other options?
NORMALLY...I wipe the blades clean and give them the 3-in-1 treatment.
What can I do to fix the looks of this blade, or is sandpaper my best choice?
Finally, some Opinelers have written about achieving patina on the blade. Does this protect better? How would I do this?
Thanks, and Happy Independence Day weekend!
Recently I discovered Knipex pliers. I ordered the smallest one for edc and LOVE it. It is probably useful for pulling ticks, hair, boogers, small stuff.
What is a decent step above? Not something to open a fire hydrant, but something hefty in the hand, something for edc, maybe about 10 inches plus or minus...
Recently I got this mechanical pencil and love it. 0.7 mm...I wanted a bigger lead. I use it specifically for puzzle books. It is loaded with HB and works good.
Recently I ordered 2B hoping for something a bit darker.
I would like a heftier barrel though. I may start my mechanical pencil collection!