Canada Only Deals!
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scooby074
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Anything exciting for Amazon Prime Days? I see lots of stuff from major brands on sale (Dewalt, Gearwrench, Crescent, etc), but I don't need anything in particular. Thus far nothing has been temping enough for a pure impulse-buy.
I noticed Cabelas has the Kershaw Leek on sale for $89 with free shipping (with code: PRIMAL). The Leek doesn't really appeal to me because I don't like assisted-opening knives or non-deep carry pocket clips, but I know it's one of the all-time best sellers, so it must appeal to some. 14C28N is basically my favorite sub-$100 blade steel, so that's a plus.
Typical prices are around $125, so it's a reasonably healthy discount.
As an aside, I don't understand why assisted-opening is necessary anymore. The rationale used to be that it made sure the blade always opened, even with a weak flick or while wearing gloves. These days pocket knife tuning and ceramic bearings makes that pretty much a non-issue with most knives - and if your blade is assisted, then you have to overcome the spring effect to close it. I'd rather have a well-tuned knife I can open and close one-handed.
Also, Blades Canada is having a Spyderco sale. Pretty attractive prices in my opinion.
Talking about "flickable" or SA knives.
Sounds like flickable knives are once again in the target of CBSA and are being confiscated. Personally I love flickable or SA knives and think we should be allowed to carry full on OTFs, but here in the nanny state, nope cant have that!
I wondered how Milwaulkee got away with them for so long TBH. So if you want something flickable, something you might want to think about.
Even Spiderco knives look like theyre going to be targeted. Basically any folder with a smooth mechanism is in their sights. Fecking gov. priorities.
Relax
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Talking about "flickable" or SA knives.
Sounds like flickable knives are once again in the target of CBSA and are being confiscated. Personally I love flickable or SA knives and think we should be allowed to carry full on OTFs, but here in the nanny state, nope cant have that!
I wondered how Milwaulkee got away with them for so long TBH. So if you want something flickable, something you might want to think about.
Even Spiderco knives look like theyre going to be targeted. Basically any folder with a smooth mechanism is in their sights. Fecking gov. priorities.
Did a law change, or is it just the CBSA?
scooby074
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CBSA i think. They guy in the video is quoting CBSA that no folders will cross the boarder.
Technically flippers that you can flick open with your wrist, Spring or Gravity knives have been illegal for a long time, but unless it was a "switchblade" spring assisted style they looked the other way. Now it appears that CBSA are opening the knives partly before flicking, cheating if you will. Pretty gross, but this directive for extra enforcement got to be coming from the top.
My Milwaulkee knives would be illegal by the letter of the law because you can flick them open from closed. Its crazy. There is a good faith argument that a flickable or SA knife is safer, particularly for a work knife.
There was discussion of going back 5 yrs or so, that CBSA was cracking down. Seems like they are cracking down again.
Just CBSA. Runkle of the Bailey on YouTube has a couple good rundowns of the state of the law (he is a lawyer) and how the CBSA tribunal applied it.
In effect anything that can be opened with a flick - and that includes knives that are partially opened first - will be seized at the border. It's basically just slipjoints, maybe the odd stiff lockback and other knives that cannot be opened in one motion, that will be allowed to cross the border.
Oddly, retailers don't seem to be having the same importation struggles, at least for the time being. The CBSA policy isn't new - it's been about three years now. However, it seems they're interpreting it even more strictly these days - hence partially opening the blades first. Nevertheless, the knives you and I can't import are still being sold here (just at inflated prices).
In effect anything that can be opened with a flick - and that includes knives that are partially opened first - will be seized at the border. It's basically just slipjoints, maybe the odd stiff lockback and other knives that cannot be opened in one motion, that will be allowed to cross the border.
Oddly, retailers don't seem to be having the same importation struggles, at least for the time being. The CBSA policy isn't new - it's been about three years now. However, it seems they're interpreting it even more strictly these days - hence partially opening the blades first. Nevertheless, the knives you and I can't import are still being sold here (just at inflated prices).
rancherbill
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Those quick opening knives are dangerous. Look at the stabbing in Toronto TTC last week. If you are not smart enough to open it with two hands, you are definitely not smart enough to have a dangerous weapon in your pocket. I am sure every petty drug dealer has lots of them. I am sure drug users carry them because the dealers do. I suspect the street people have them. I suspect lgbtq have them because they get regularly attacked.
I carried one that had the thumb flip for years and I finally realised how dangerous it was to me and others.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/ttc-stabbing-man-arrested-1.6901128
I carried one that had the thumb flip for years and I finally realised how dangerous it was to me and others.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/ttc-stabbing-man-arrested-1.6901128
scooby074
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Any evidence at all that that ******** used an assisted or even flickable opening knife? Or did he use a kitchen knife, which is arguably more deadly and faster to deploy.
There are far bigger fish to fry around that ******* than what instrument he used to stab someone. Thats all Im saying on this matter, any more and it'll go political and Ill have another vacation
rancherbill
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Don't know, but I didn't see any comments about him carrying a roast carving knife.
Toronto is in fear on the TTC.
The guy that I was going postal on as I was fondling the thumb clip on my knife had no idea of the fear he should have been experiencing. I got rid of my knife right away. I do not carry a knife. I have them in the car, tool box etc. I get them, use them, and then put them away.
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Relax
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OK, just wanted to make sure the flickable knives I already own weren't suddenly outlawed. I was having flashbacks of when I was a kid saving up for a Balisong and when I finally got enough money together and went to the shop, they told me they had just been outlawed (the clause about centrifugal opening was added). What a disappointment.
scooby074
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Ian Runkle is awesome!
scooby074
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I bought a butterfly knife at "Knife World" when I was a kid. Are they still around? The one closed in the mall here years ago. That thing was awesome fun. I lost it in a move a long time ago, wish I still had it. Somehow I managed not to stab anybody with it or hold up any banks
.. Funny that.Such a stupid rule. It literally took longer to open my butterfly knife than a leatherman. But much like SBR's of recent legislation the butterfly is flashy, which makes it an easy target for gov.
Well... I hate to say it, but knives that can be flicked open aren't strictly legal in Canada. Just because it's for sale here, doesn't mean it couldn't land you in legal trouble. For example:
That outcome is kind of nuts and is certainly irritating. I have legitimate reasons for using a knife - and a pocket knife is safer and easier to carry than a fixed blade - I like to close my knife when I'm not using it, for example.
Nevertheless, the "rule" isn't something new, so there's no reason to think that those knives will suddenly stop being sold here. It's far more likely that the only time it will be enforced is when a person is already under suspicion for some reason and the police are looking for an excuse to lay a charge.
If you want to legally EDC a pocket knife:
- If the police ask you about it, politely decline to comment. Despite what they tell you, they either don't have enough information to justify a charge and are fishing for more, or they are going to charge you anyway and just want to see what else you'll disclose. What you say is almost never going to talk them out of laying a charge, but it is very easy to hurt your case should they decide to proceed. You can refuse to talk or show them your knife unless they make a demand (and it's ok to ask if that's what they're doing - the courts have consistently said that exercising Chart rights does not create a "reasonable suspicion" to justify a search; that's the point of having Charter rights). Runkle has several videos specific to knives addressing these aspects.
- Your purpose in doing so must never be self-defense, that's going to run you afoul of carrying a weapon for a purpose dangerous to the public peace.
- Carry a knife that cannot be opened in a single motion with one hand. A slip joint is the most obvious example, but this would also apply to some backlocks. I have a Boker Ovalmoon Swivel that seems like it must also be legal. It's actually very hard to find "good" knives that don't contravene this requirement - companies don't usually make quality knives hard to open (one more reason the rule is silly).
I ended up talking myself into the Spyderco Delica 4 with the wharncliffe blade in k390 blade steel from the Blades Canada Spyderco sale. $130 for that extreme edge-retention steel was too tempting - and that knife with phosphor-bronze washers, a backlock and thin lightweight blade might even be legal. 
My top picks were:
My top picks were:
- The Ikuchi in s30v for $180. It's a slim, almost "gentleman-style" knife with the finger-safe compression lock. I eventually decided I didn't want to spend that much, but it was tempting.
- The Mantix 2 with ball-bearing lock in Spy27 (sort of like s35vn, but maybe a touch tougher with slightly less edge retention) for $170. Still a bit much and I'd have to buy a deep-carry pocket clip separately. Love the size, finger choil and the lock style though.
- And finally the Endela and Endura, both in K390 for the same price: $150. Those are basically the same knife in two different sizes. I wavered between one of these and the Delica for a long time, but eventually decided smaller was better for me. Still, I think the Endela is an especially good deal for that size of blade in K390!
LWB
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I could be carrying a Bazooka and they wouldn't find it. Why? Because I'm a law abiding citizen and they have no reason to look.
I would imagine most of you are in the same category so don't worry about a pocket knife.
I would imagine most of you are in the same category so don't worry about a pocket knife.
rancherbill
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It's time to get back on track.
This seems like a deal, you need it in your box when you need it and 9.99 is hot.
https://www.princessauto.com/en/7-pc-metric-stubby-wrench-set/product/PA0008797870
Does anybody else find the PA site slow?
This seems like a deal, you need it in your box when you need it and 9.99 is hot.
https://www.princessauto.com/en/7-pc-metric-stubby-wrench-set/product/PA0008797870
Does anybody else find the PA site slow?
Point taken. No, seems to load fine for me. 
How about this 10-slot air tool hanger? $14.93
I'm wondering if I could hang locking pliers from it... seems like they're about the same diameter as an air fitting. That would be handy on my welding cart.
I also spotted this garden tractor lawn dethatcher for $39.01.
How about this 10-slot air tool hanger? $14.93
I'm wondering if I could hang locking pliers from it... seems like they're about the same diameter as an air fitting. That would be handy on my welding cart.
I also spotted this garden tractor lawn dethatcher for $39.01.
RyanE
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Hah! I took it out of the box, tested some batteries (they were dead lol) and promptly put it in my toolbox drawer. Haven't touched it since!
When I do finally get around to using it for something meaningful, I will try to remember to share my experiences!
rancherbill
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I agree,BUT when we built out house I was on a ladder lots and fear of dropping my impact driver would have been solved with this.
rancherbill
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Hooray!!! I just picked it up today. I ordered online with pick up instore. I wanted a de-thatcher for years, but they were too much for the 2 hours a year that you actually use them. This price is great.
Thanks.
PlanB
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I am looking for a reasonable quality cheap set of of screwdrivers, and phillips in patricular.
Any one have comments on Mastercraft vs Maximum? (There's always some set on salr at Can Tire)
Any one have comments on Mastercraft vs Maximum? (There's always some set on salr at Can Tire)
LWB
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I picked up a set of Maximum a few years back. A couple of the longer ones had bent shafts. I didn't need them anyways...They're not the highest of quality but get the job done. The handle feels fantastic in my hand. I still use them.
rancherbill
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I really like Maximum stuff.
I don't use 'screwdrivers' as much as I used to because of impact drivers. I abuse them more nowadays as pry bars and as chisels and as screwdrivers. I used demolition screwdrivers most of the time now. As screwdrivers, the tips of these really grab your screw. Here's an example. My set has Robertson in it also.
https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/...wdriver-with-steel-caps-0576022p.0576022.html
If your store still has stock, this set on clearance looks like a reasonable buy:
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IMO if you’re using them for normal homeowner use, both the Mastercraft and Maximum are good. If you’re using them for work, they’re worth owning but lots of people will supplement with fancier ones. It’s hard to beat CTC on how much you get for the cost.
The last generation of Maximum I found the handles to be a tad chunky. I haven’t handles the current ones, they look like they’d fit my hands better. But I wouldn’t be afraid to buy the regular Mastercraft, either.
PlanB
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Thanks evreryone. I wound up getting a Mastercraft set of 10 screwdrivers for $10. These will only see occaisional light DIY use and how can you beat the price....
kidrubicon
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Here is a lukewarm deal. My local Princess Auto has a set of Crescent branded USA-made 6 piece screwdrivers for $30. My phone died so I didn't manage to record the catalogue number. But it's exactly this set shown in the pictures. Based on websites that list the set for $18-24 USD, the model number is LCCP1006.
The handle is a little too slim to my taste. But the blades appeared well made.
The handle is a little too slim to my taste. But the blades appeared well made.
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alwaysFlOoReD
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I saw those on sale quite a bit cheaper recently. Ask... they honor sale prices less than one month old. I personally didn't like them.
jollygreengiant
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Yeah, for that they will be fine.
If you want a nice screwdriver though, take a look at Wera. Probably the nicest screwdrivers I've had or used.
That set shouldn't be $30. I posted about it a page back because it dropped to a clearance price of $11.61. Does Princess Auto subscribe to the "scanning code of practice"? You might have found yourself a set of screwdrivers for $1.61.
Here's the link to the web page for pricing, and a picture I took of it in-store:
This looks like another Proto tether accessory:
Can't see a logo anywhere, but it's the same design right? On clearance for $10.
Can't see a logo anywhere, but it's the same design right? On clearance for $10.
jollygreengiant
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If anyone's looking for a new tool chest/cabinet, I see that Lowes has some of the Craftsman ones at 40% off right now.
Relax
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I know this is "Canada Only Deals", but if you've been looking for the limited edition "Bigger" Big Nasty (Astro 498K air hammer), it's not only available shipped and sold by Amazon.com but also down to $292.99 USD, which is about as close to an all time low as I've seen. I've had a Camel price watch on it for the last year and occasionally get a notification that it drops under $300 (including one for $283), but even when I click immediately, the price is still around $325. So if you're able to ship it to a US address and pick up/forward, now's your chance.
EDIT: Apparently Summit also has it for the same price.
EDIT: Apparently Summit also has it for the same price.
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Ultimate Tools has some Wera on sale. The $103 Koloss ratchet set caught my eye - but you gotta spend $149 for free shipping and I didn't see anything else I needed.
There's some very good pocket knife deals on at House of Knives - bigger discounts than I've seen from them before. The knives don't seem to be part of their "End of Season Sale" or the clearance section though. That seems weird.
I just stumbled across one while looking at something else, then spotted a few more... There's no way to sort by discount that I can see. I'll mention some notable deals I saw, but you might find more if you poke around the site.
One thing to note - almost all knives on the site say they're some level of discount, but most are no cheaper than you can find at other retailers. Discounts above 40% are rare - usually the website discounts beyond 40% only once there is no stock (e.g. you might stumble across a leftover at a retail store, but they don't have any to sell online). The ones I linked to are available for purchase online.
Kizer Mini Sheep Dog $138 (60% off)
Kizer Mini Begleighter $47.60 (60% off)
MKM Viper Timavo $196.50 (50% off)
Pivot Emery $66 (60% off)
MKM Colvera $236.50 (50% off)
MKM Malga $129.50 (50% off)
Free shipping on orders over $100. Use code REVIEW2022 for an extra $10 off orders over $100 (it's a code you get when you review a knife).
If you spot more in-stock knives with discounts of 50% or more - let me know!
I just stumbled across one while looking at something else, then spotted a few more... There's no way to sort by discount that I can see. I'll mention some notable deals I saw, but you might find more if you poke around the site.
One thing to note - almost all knives on the site say they're some level of discount, but most are no cheaper than you can find at other retailers. Discounts above 40% are rare - usually the website discounts beyond 40% only once there is no stock (e.g. you might stumble across a leftover at a retail store, but they don't have any to sell online). The ones I linked to are available for purchase online.
Kizer Mini Sheep Dog $138 (60% off)
Kizer Mini Begleighter $47.60 (60% off)
MKM Viper Timavo $196.50 (50% off)
Pivot Emery $66 (60% off)
MKM Colvera $236.50 (50% off)
MKM Malga $129.50 (50% off)
Free shipping on orders over $100. Use code REVIEW2022 for an extra $10 off orders over $100 (it's a code you get when you review a knife).
If you spot more in-stock knives with discounts of 50% or more - let me know!
Couple more:
Viper Kalta $225 (50% off)
MKM Flame executive $232 (50% off)
Steel Will Mini Intrigue $128.50 (50% off)
Buck 112 Slim Pro $73 (50% off)
I should also mention that many of the knives I've linked to also have other colors or variants on discount. That's not true for all of them, but when it is I just picked one to link to (e.g. rather than linking to four different MKM Colveras).
Viper Kalta $225 (50% off)
MKM Flame executive $232 (50% off)
Steel Will Mini Intrigue $128.50 (50% off)
Buck 112 Slim Pro $73 (50% off)
I should also mention that many of the knives I've linked to also have other colors or variants on discount. That's not true for all of them, but when it is I just picked one to link to (e.g. rather than linking to four different MKM Colveras).
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Couple of bits and pieces on sale in this week's flyer but I've had my eye on this bit ratchet set for a while now. Folks in the states love their Icons, this doesn't have the 'T-Handle' functionality but I think it's the closest we can get. It's got great reviews (even though I hate CT's scummy practice of defaulting the review to 'highest rating first').
Now should I buy a set for home and a set for work right away, or just one set to see how I like it?
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Seems like a good deal.
Can you tell which one is Gearwrench and which one is Maximum?
Me too! Also, I don't really trust Canadian Tire reviews anymore after writing a couple that were rejected. Seems like they're quick to do that if you say something negative - not so much if it's positive.
Relax
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PSA: Check the bits and operation when you first get it. I bought this set when it was last on sale for the same price. Ordered online for in store pickup. After getting it, I noticed it was covered in fingerprints and the reversing switch wasn't smooth, and assumed that's why it was returned. It wasn't anything I couldn't live with, and for the price it makes an excellent onboard toolkit for my bike. But just recently I needed the 5mm hex key and there wasn't one. In fact there were no metric hex keys. At first I thought it was odd until I noticed there were doubles of each of the SAE hexes. I guess the previous buyer swapped them out then returned it.