I am hoping you folks can give me a recomendation for a new pocket. For me a pocket knife is more of a tool then a weapon although I would use it as such as a last resort if needed. What I am looking for is pretty specific so here are the parameters.
- Under a 3 inch blade
- Tanto style blade
- Easy one handed open
- Must have a pocket clip
- I would prefer black
I would really like to keep it under 100.00 if at all possible. Oh, and one other thing. It would be REALLY nice if it does NOT have a lock (The kind that keep the blade from opening) I have this on my current knife and it annoys me to no end.
This is the one my Brother carries.
I bought it for him on Ebay. I don't remember what seller I bought it from but, it was not this one. It's a nice knife. Quick & Easy one hand opening and the ARC Lock is great.
The lock is the lock that locks the blade open. Very Strong.
There is no lock that keeps the blade closed.
One flick of the thumb and that blade is out there and ready.
Benchmade Mini Griptilian with modified sheepsfoot blade! (less than $70)
The Modified Sheepsfoot blade is a great utility blade shape yet has a tip strong enough for defensive use. I have a full size Griptialian modified sheepsfoot with the 3.45 inch blade, and it is awesome. I carry it everyday for work in EMS!
But if you require less than 3 inches, the Mini Griptilian is perfect.
(Most people find tanto blades to be pretty sucky for general utility and cutting use. They were originally designed for maximum tip strength for stabbing purpose and to pierce armor. I quit carrying a tanto blade at work because it just wasn't versatile enough for real knife use)
(There are a choice of blade designs in the Griptilian line besides the sheepsfoot, such as tanto and modified drop point. And of course you can get it with or without the partial serrations.)
Benchmade Mini Griptilian Blade Length: 2.91 in.
Blade Thickness: 0.100 in. Blade Material: 154CM Stainless Steel, BK Coated
Blade Hardness: 58-61HRC Blade Style: Hollowground Modified Sheepsfoot; Ambidextrous Thumb-Holes
Handle: Black Glass Fill Noryl GTX®/Color Valox® Handle Scales
Overall Length: 6.78 in.
Closed Length: 3.87 in.
Clip: Tip Up, Reversible, Black Lock Mechanism: Axis
Weight: 2.56 oz.
I would suggest anything made by Emerson. They have a few models around 3". Most can be found on ebay for a lot less than MSRP. I've bought a few on there for less than 100.
I also should mention they now offer a cheaper line of knives made in Japan. I haven't had a chance to see one in person but if they put their name on it it's GTG.
The Reliant
Materials: Specifications:
Handle
Black Zytel - Glass Filled Nylon- With Aqua Tread Grip Pattern
Blade
AUS 8 Series - Premium Stainless Blade Steel
Finish
Silver Satin - Scratch Resistant Finish
Overall Length 7.90 in.
Blade Length 3.40 in.
Hardness 57-59 Rockwell C Scale
Any particular reason why it has to be a tanto-style blade? The American version of the tip doesn't penetrate any better, and they tend to make the blade harder to maintain with the sharp angles on their edges.
Yeah, I did away with tanto blades a while back. They make for poor general purpose utility knives for those who use their blades a lot. But, some people have gotta have them.
My original Stryker was a tanto blade and I loved it, although it wasn't a great blade for what I was using it for. Then I lost it. The new Strykers now are available with a spear point and if I ever replace it, I'll be opting for the spear point.
I really find the modified sheepsfoot on the Benchmade Griptilian to be an awesome blade shape. Much more versatile use and just as strong tip. Easier to sharpen too. It is offered in a tanto blade for those who want it though.
Bark'n, I totally agree with the Griptilian. Its a great carry knife, I have the thumb stud style and have found it to be very utilitarian. The mini works for everyday carry and the full size is a good defensive tool. Benchmade has a winner with these and the price is very reasonable.
Sorry If I'm repeating anyone else but I'd recommend a Benchmade Mini Griptilian. It meets all of your criterial perfectly and I believe the axis lock on them are the best thing since peanut butter. I have 3 or 4 knives with the Benchmade axis and it makes one handed opening or closing ideal and makes it VERY fast to deply the weapon.
They don't get much "buzz":35:, but I love their knives. My family has 5 of them, and we love their products.
They excel at customer service too. Their knives always come with a "grab bag" of goodies, even t-shirts, and a hand-written note thanking you for your purchase.
They are an excellent hybrid of handcraft and machined goods that will serve for years to come.
I love TOPS's variety of designs, and their knives come like razors and well-made, but I think for their prices you should get more than gunkoted 1095.
Tops knives are sharpened lawn mower blades. Some of the names they pick for their knives are out of control. Overall heavy duty but I will stick with the Becker stuff from K-Bar.- George
Oh...come on, George! You're just mad because they took all the cool names like "Felony Stop", "Grim Reaper", "Iraq Jac Joint Aggravation Control", and a bunch more with kick-butt acronyms featuring plentys of "Q" s and "X"s. :hand5:
It's not their fault that our favorite makers have crummy marketing departments...
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