good carry knife?
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Swampghost
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I don't go anywhere without a SwissArmy knife in my pocket. Gerber for self defense (in city). Puma (pricey) or Gerber in the woods.
Don't short yourself on the steel. Some of the Japanese and Chinese offerings you can't ever put an edge on much less hold it. You have to trust me on this issue, I can't tell you how many hours that I've spent trying to sharpen garbage steel.
If you can't shave with it, it's not sharp! BTW a skinning or fillet knife CAN be TOO sharp.
Don't short yourself on the steel. Some of the Japanese and Chinese offerings you can't ever put an edge on much less hold it. You have to trust me on this issue, I can't tell you how many hours that I've spent trying to sharpen garbage steel.
If you can't shave with it, it's not sharp! BTW a skinning or fillet knife CAN be TOO sharp.
DiscoRacing
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i carry a gerber and kershaw myself
I'm a benchmade man. I always have at least one on me.
Personally, my favorite is the Benchmade Ambush.
My brother has the Benchmade Osborne, if you're looking for something a little more solid. Nicest steel i've ever seen, titanium skeleton and aircraft aluminum handle. That thing is razor sharp too.
(best picture i could find. My brother's one is without serration though.)
Personally, my favorite is the Benchmade Ambush.
My brother has the Benchmade Osborne, if you're looking for something a little more solid. Nicest steel i've ever seen, titanium skeleton and aircraft aluminum handle. That thing is razor sharp too.
(best picture i could find. My brother's one is without serration though.)
grymster2007
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I carry an AG Russell Featherlite. Weighs a mere 1 1/2 ounces, costs ~$50, has nice ATS-34 Japanese SS blade (or cheaper AUS-8 blade for $35), opens rather easily, fairly easily sharpened, holds a nice edge. Unlocking the blade is a bit funny, but otherwise, it has been a good knife.
I have the clip point model.
That's a lousy photo. Mine looks much better than that would suggest.
I have the clip point model.
That's a lousy photo. Mine looks much better than that would suggest.
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rosierugber
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Anything california approved auto. Press the button and its there. No thumbs, no picking at it--just press the button and its there. Get it big, get it small, get whatever you like. I have a Schrade Smedly--little blade, nice pocket knife for the little things-finger nails, cutting, cleaning teeth etc.
KnightZero
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I just replaced my cheap Frost Cutlery blade with a Schrade X-Timer. Not a super expensive blade like some I've seen, but I've owned 3 Schrade folders in my lifetime, and for a basic knife, they have always kept up their end of the deal. The only thing stopping me from carrying my old Schrade Firebird is that I can't find the doggone thing since I moved. I used it to unpack, so I know its around here somewhere.........
In any case, for everyday cutting, slicing, dicing, and mutilation of cardboard boxes, not to mention the occasional chunk taken out of one of my wandering fingers, my past Schrade blades have held up well enough. The cheap Frost Cutlery blade I picked up has already started falling apart after only a few months of use - the blade itself wiggles quite a bit when locked open. I'm glad to have replaced it with a new Schrade.
In any case, for everyday cutting, slicing, dicing, and mutilation of cardboard boxes, not to mention the occasional chunk taken out of one of my wandering fingers, my past Schrade blades have held up well enough. The cheap Frost Cutlery blade I picked up has already started falling apart after only a few months of use - the blade itself wiggles quite a bit when locked open. I'm glad to have replaced it with a new Schrade.
azsixshooter
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Cold Steel's Gunsite Tanto would be nice for an exclusively SD knife. I replaced a Spyderco Endura with a Cold Steel Ultimate Hunter and I'm very happy with it so far. I hate liner-locks, the Ultimate Hunter has a great rocker bar lock as does their Gunsite Tanto.
I don't go anywhere (where its legal) without a knife, and I can easily say that I have definately lost and broken quite a few a year. I probably use them 5 to 10 times a day.
I've found it good to pick up a few $2-3 knives (can be found at any dollar-type store around) to keep around if you ever need a knife. They are cheap enough that you can keep one in a backpack, glovebox, desk, or locker and never have to worry about being without a knife. I don't recommend always using a low-grade knife, yet it is much better to break or lose a $2 knife then a $40 or $60 one.
I would definately suggest getting a decent knife to keep in your pocket as a "daily carry knife." I've used S&W, Remington, and Winchester knives--all of which are I've found to be good knives. What seem to me to be important is to pick a good solid knife that you seem to like both in feel and in look.
I live in Georgia and I always stop in at the Smoky Mountian Knife Works in Pidgeon Forge, TN whenever I pass through to pickup a $9.99 knife just as a backup. I have found it to be an excellent place to get some good quality, long lasting knives for a relatively decent price.
This is just what I have picked up over the years.
I've found it good to pick up a few $2-3 knives (can be found at any dollar-type store around) to keep around if you ever need a knife. They are cheap enough that you can keep one in a backpack, glovebox, desk, or locker and never have to worry about being without a knife. I don't recommend always using a low-grade knife, yet it is much better to break or lose a $2 knife then a $40 or $60 one.
I would definately suggest getting a decent knife to keep in your pocket as a "daily carry knife." I've used S&W, Remington, and Winchester knives--all of which are I've found to be good knives. What seem to me to be important is to pick a good solid knife that you seem to like both in feel and in look.
I live in Georgia and I always stop in at the Smoky Mountian Knife Works in Pidgeon Forge, TN whenever I pass through to pickup a $9.99 knife just as a backup. I have found it to be an excellent place to get some good quality, long lasting knives for a relatively decent price.
This is just what I have picked up over the years.
xdtactical
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I like to carry a SOG flash 2 or my kershaw, good knives without BIG $
MagSxS,
Every one has a different definition of a good carry knife. My favorite was a good deal at $125. Others would think that is a crazy price to pay for a daily carried knife.
My advice is to get a Kershaw or Spyderco that you like in the price range you are willing to pay for an everyday carry knife. Both of those brands have a very good reputation and make knives that are inexpensive (very good quality for the price) all the way up to expensive (great quality with great materials). The Byrd line of knives is made by Spyderco. They are less expensive but still a good value for a good knife.
Benchmade makes very good knives as well but they are not really for the budget minded.
Every one has a different definition of a good carry knife. My favorite was a good deal at $125. Others would think that is a crazy price to pay for a daily carried knife.
My advice is to get a Kershaw or Spyderco that you like in the price range you are willing to pay for an everyday carry knife. Both of those brands have a very good reputation and make knives that are inexpensive (very good quality for the price) all the way up to expensive (great quality with great materials). The Byrd line of knives is made by Spyderco. They are less expensive but still a good value for a good knife.
Benchmade makes very good knives as well but they are not really for the budget minded.