Which folding knife?
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my favorite maker on my favorite webstore
http://bestknives.com/columbiariver.html
http://bestknives.com/columbiariver.html
A. G. Russell
My favorite website for knives (other than specific manufacturers) is A. G. (Andy) Russell at
http://www.agrussell.com
His catalogs are beautifully-made and his knives span the gamut from works of art to practical working knives. Plus, he is a real gentleman to work with.
Frosty
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My favorite website for knives (other than specific manufacturers) is A. G. (Andy) Russell at
http://www.agrussell.com
His catalogs are beautifully-made and his knives span the gamut from works of art to practical working knives. Plus, he is a real gentleman to work with.
Frosty
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Gunfighter
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Benchmade AFCK in weak side pocket after much evaluation. Spyderco Endura serrated on TAC vest. CRKT Stiff Kiss in front of my Glock 19 on my Safariland drop holster. K-Bar on LBE. Hold a bunch of different knives before you lay cash out.
On the upper side of production, I like my Benchmade 730 ARES - nice spearpoint blade, good steel, excellent lock.
For a reasonable pocket knife - Columbia River is had to beat. I have the Point Guard, Tighe Tac, Carson M16-03Z, and a couple of Mirages, and a couple of their fixed blade neck-knives. Honestly, they are all excellent general purpose knives. Good locks all around, decent steel, excellent price. I would try Discount Knives (discountknives.com) or Bayou La Fourche KnifeWorks (knifeworks.com). Both have never let me down. Pretty much the best prices, too.
Sam
For a reasonable pocket knife - Columbia River is had to beat. I have the Point Guard, Tighe Tac, Carson M16-03Z, and a couple of Mirages, and a couple of their fixed blade neck-knives. Honestly, they are all excellent general purpose knives. Good locks all around, decent steel, excellent price. I would try Discount Knives (discountknives.com) or Bayou La Fourche KnifeWorks (knifeworks.com). Both have never let me down. Pretty much the best prices, too.
Sam
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If I had to pick out of the knives you listed it would be the Endura........but if I were you I'd take a close look at the Benchmade AFCK.............IMHO just about the best production knife around 
(for general utility anyway).
I find that I like serrations over plain blades................especially if you plan on cutting any rope (although if you keep it razor sharp........plain blade works well too).
(for general utility anyway).I find that I like serrations over plain blades................especially if you plan on cutting any rope (although if you keep it razor sharp........plain blade works well too).
The knife I think you'd really like is a Spyderco Standard. It's about the same blade size and shape as the Delica, but it has a steel liner and G-10 scales. Much more durable than the FRN Delica. Same steel in the blade: ATS-55.
This model has been discontinued, but you can still find them around. Try eBay for pretty good deals on Spydercos.
I gave one of these to a friend back when Smoky Mountain Knife Works had them on closeout for $42. He loves it and carries it everywhere.
As for plain/serrated, get the plain. A well-sharpened plain edge will do everything a serrated can do. Also, if you ever want to sell the knife, plain edge will sell more quickly. You ever try to whittle with a serrated blade? It ain't pretty.
This model has been discontinued, but you can still find them around. Try eBay for pretty good deals on Spydercos.
I gave one of these to a friend back when Smoky Mountain Knife Works had them on closeout for $42. He loves it and carries it everywhere.
As for plain/serrated, get the plain. A well-sharpened plain edge will do everything a serrated can do. Also, if you ever want to sell the knife, plain edge will sell more quickly. You ever try to whittle with a serrated blade? It ain't pretty.
knife choice
i think the first thing you should do choose a good blade steel (A2,D2,ATS-34, AND SO ON) then find someplace that has them because only you can tell how it fits and feels in your hand, i have bought knives that were well made and look great but felt terrable in my hand so i don't use them.
i think the first thing you should do choose a good blade steel (A2,D2,ATS-34, AND SO ON) then find someplace that has them because only you can tell how it fits and feels in your hand, i have bought knives that were well made and look great but felt terrable in my hand so i don't use them.