First Real Knife - Page 2

KenpoTex · February 10th, 2009, 09:18 PM

Spyderco is one of my favorite brands, lots of good choices there. Benchmade is another good place to start.

Chooie · February 10th, 2009, 09:27 PM

First of all, why do you believe VA law limits you to 3"? There is no state law concerning blade length unless you are on school property... but that's not what you're asking about. I think any of the knives suggested here would be a good choice. I used to EDC a Spyderco waved Endura, but now EDC a Benchmade Griptilian. Both are very solid and in your price range. I prefer plain blade knives, but if you go serrated, go fully serrated, not half and half.

pcon · February 10th, 2009, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by GunnyBunny

Kershaw, Ken Onion series, assisted opening, part serrated, my EDC.

+1...mine too

buckeyeLCPL · February 11th, 2009, 05:30 AM

Spyderco Delica with a wave.

Benchmade Mel Pardue folder or mini-griptilian.

Rev Al · February 11th, 2009, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Chooie

First of all, why do you believe VA law limits you to 3"? There is no state law concerning blade length unless you are on school property

I thought to have one concealed it had to be 3" or less and any length open carry. But even as I'm writing this, I'm second guessing myself. I will definately check that.

Thanks for all the suggestions. What are opinions about plain edge or serrated?

JD · February 11th, 2009, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Rev Al

I thought to have one concealed it had to be 3" or less and any length open carry. But even as I'm writing this, I'm second guessing myself. I will definately check that.

Thanks for all the suggestions. What are opinions about plain edge or serrated?

Serrated is harder to sharpen IMHO. Some say it will snag on the clothing of an attacker, but I tend to think it's still going to cut the heck out of them.

I see no real benefit to the serrated edge unless you need to saw wood with a pocket knife.

Are you looking for utility knife for basic chores, something to use for defensive purposes, or both?

swaggs · February 11th, 2009, 03:46 PM

My EDC in a Benchmade Griptillian, serrated/plain. I like the serration portion on an EDC just in case the situation arose where I needed it. (Had to saw my way out of something, etc) Really, it's the same reason I carry a knife (and sidearm for that matter) I don't intend to use it, but I'm ready to if needed.

T Bone · February 11th, 2009, 05:53 PM

My EDC is either a Griptilian (part serrated) for work, or a Spyderco Endura 4 (fully serrated) off work. Both great knives, the Spyderco is the better bargain (under $50 on eBay). Check out Poor_fish and the Spydie Guys there. Good sellers.

NoNameMan · February 11th, 2009, 06:00 PM

+1 for Benchmade knives!

Never used a Spyderco, so I can't comment on that. I have carried a Griptillian for years now, and I love it! I actually just bought another because it's such a great knife.

Benchmade has the "LifeSharp" service. You can send it back to them, and for 5 bucks they'll put a factory edge on it and mail it back to you.

KenpoTex · February 11th, 2009, 08:09 PM

I don't really think serrated edges are good for much other than heavy utility use (lots of rope, strap, or webbing cutting)...

For general cutting chores and SD, I don't see an advantage to the serrated edge.

February 10th, 2009, 09:18 PM	#11
KenpoTex VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: SW Missouri Posts: 2,142	Spyderco is one of my favorite brands, lots of good choices there. Benchmade is another good place to start. __________________ "Being a predator isn't always comfortable but the only other option is to be prey. That is not an acceptable option." ~Phil Messina If you carry in Condition 3, you have two empty chambers. One in the weapon...the other between your ears. Matt K.

February 10th, 2009, 09:27 PM	#12
Chooie Distinguished Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,783	First of all, why do you believe VA law limits you to 3"? There is no state law concerning blade length unless you are on school property... but that's not what you're asking about. I think any of the knives suggested here would be a good choice. I used to EDC a Spyderco waved Endura, but now EDC a Benchmade Griptilian. Both are very solid and in your price range. I prefer plain blade knives, but if you go serrated, go fully serrated, not half and half. __________________ -Joe Quando omni flunkus, moritati. Virginia Citizens Defense League Rustburg, VA Volunteer Rescue Squad

February 11th, 2009, 05:30 AM	#14
buckeyeLCPL VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Somestanplace Posts: 2,996	Spyderco Delica with a wave. Benchmade Mel Pardue folder or mini-griptilian. __________________ Fortes Fortuna Juvat We're mules lad. Mules that kill. TJR

February 11th, 2009, 03:46 PM	#17
swaggs Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 132	My EDC in a Benchmade Griptillian, serrated/plain. I like the serration portion on an EDC just in case the situation arose where I needed it. (Had to saw my way out of something, etc) Really, it's the same reason I carry a knife (and sidearm for that matter) I don't intend to use it, but I'm ready to if needed. __________________ "Do your duty in all things. You cannot do more, you should never wish to do less." "Save in defense of my native State, with the sincere hope that my poor services may never be needed, I hope I may never be called on to draw my sword" - Gen. R. E. Lee

February 11th, 2009, 05:53 PM	#18
T Bone Distinguished Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Metropolitan Detroit Posts: 1,984	My EDC is either a Griptilian (part serrated) for work, or a Spyderco Endura 4 (fully serrated) off work. Both great knives, the Spyderco is the better bargain (under $50 on eBay). Check out Poor_fish and the Spydie Guys there. Good sellers. __________________ Regards, T Bone. "Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety". Benjamin Franklin

February 11th, 2009, 06:00 PM	#19
NoNameMan Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 103	+1 for Benchmade knives! Never used a Spyderco, so I can't comment on that. I have carried a Griptillian for years now, and I love it! I actually just bought another because it's such a great knife. Benchmade has the "LifeSharp" service. You can send it back to them, and for 5 bucks they'll put a factory edge on it and mail it back to you. __________________ Wilson Combat CQB Compact, Kimber Custom Target II, Kimber Elite Carry, Springfield XDM-9mm, SIG P239 (357sig), SIG 556 Base and Classic "A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the People to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed."

February 11th, 2009, 08:09 PM	#20
KenpoTex VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: SW Missouri Posts: 2,142	I don't really think serrated edges are good for much other than heavy utility use (lots of rope, strap, or webbing cutting)... For general cutting chores and SD, I don't see an advantage to the serrated edge. __________________ "Being a predator isn't always comfortable but the only other option is to be prey. That is not an acceptable option." ~Phil Messina If you carry in Condition 3, you have two empty chambers. One in the weapon...the other between your ears. Matt K.

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