Help finding a new suitable knife!!!!!! - Page 5

KSTrekker · July 30th, 2009, 01:22 AM

I'm a huge fan of the CRKT products. I have several of their knives and the quality and ease of opening one handed is remarkable. Here's my CRKT M16-12Z with my G19:

oldlongbeard · August 22nd, 2009, 09:50 PM

+1 for Delica

nothing more to add.

Regards,
Greg in West Michigan

Mountaineer · September 1st, 2009, 12:36 PM

I hope by now the OP has made a selection. Even so, I am going to give the Spyderco a +2. I have an older one, a Delica I believe and I love it.

It's similar to this:

Spyderco uses nice steel. Takes and edge without too much trouble, holds it for long enough, stays clean and doesn't damage easily.

Two features of the Spyderco that put it over other knives:

1) It uses a nice round hole for the thumb opener. There is nothing to snag or get caught on anything. It's very smooth and easy to open.

2) The clip can flipped, depending on how you want your knife to hang. I pocket carry, so I flipped mine to put the blade hinge down, making the "draw and open action" smooth as can be.

Some of the newer Spydercos have plastic and exotic handles. I have the plain stainless steel and wouldn't have it any other way. Nothing gets into it and it takes all kinds of abuse.

Last, I have the plain, straight blade, which is easy to sharpen. For those of you that like the serrated edges for cutting rope and what not, if you pay attention to your sharpening technique, you can have a nice fine edge that works well on rope also.

SamRudolph · September 2nd, 2009, 12:03 PM

Random Task reverse tanto Kershaw Leek in S30V. Or any of the higher-end Leeks.

N3OKI · September 2nd, 2009, 03:00 PM

SOG Flash 2........$50.00 at Lowes I ended up buying 2 at that price just to have a spare.

jbum · September 2nd, 2009, 03:06 PM

+1 on the Leek!

CenCal · September 3rd, 2009, 02:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by njr

I would advise against the SOG Flash I. I bought one a year ago, and it comes with a safety. The safety can get stuck in the half open position, and that would be bad in a SHTF situation.

I have carried my SOG Flash II for a couple years now as an EDC knife and in my experience, the safety has never been stuck half open. In fact, it has a very positive detent. No problems with mine. YMMV.

BamaSteve · September 3rd, 2009, 09:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CenCal

I have carried my SOG Flash II for a couple years now as an EDC knife and in my experience, the safety has never been stuck half open. In fact, it has a very positive detent. No problems with mine. YMMV.

I've also heard of super gluing the safety in the open position.

SamRudolph · September 3rd, 2009, 11:31 AM

I recommended the Leeks because they are extremely slim and work very well for dress pants carry, but if you want a tougher knife for self-defense purposes, my standard recommendation is the waved Spyderco Delica. Small enough that it doesn't scream "Folding machete of DOOM!," inexpensive enough to be affordable, high quality steel, and faster to open than even an AO or auto knife... with the option to open it slowly and not scare sheeple.

If it's more of an office tool, the Leek can't be beat. Crazy cutters, too, because of how slim the blade is. And they come in dressy versions- the rainbow version is a little much, as far as I'm concerned, but there is a pretty damascus version, and a rare one in gloss black with gold accents.

BamaSteve · September 3rd, 2009, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SamRudolph

I recommended the Leeks because they are extremely slim and work very well for dress pants carry, but if you want a tougher knife for self-defense purposes, my standard recommendation is the waved Spyderco Delica. Small enough that it doesn't scream "Folding machete of DOOM!," inexpensive enough to be affordable, high quality steel, and faster to open than even an AO or auto knife... with the option to open it slowly and not scare sheeple.

If it's more of an office tool, the Leek can't be beat. Crazy cutters, too, because of how slim the blade is. And they come in dressy versions- the rainbow version is a little much, as far as I'm concerned, but there is a pretty damascus version, and a rare one in gloss black with gold accents.

I have a feeling I'm going to own multiple knives before it's all done. I wasn't planning on the leek, but after all the great attention it's gotten here, this might be one I get. And I'm sure I'll get a Delica too, juts because it seems like a glock, 1911, or wheel gun of the knife world and everybody has at least one!

This of course is also leading me to get a larger nicer knife for weekends and such, replacing my boring Rimington knife I carry now.

September 2nd, 2009, 03:00 PM	#45
N3OKI New Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 8	SOG Flash 2........$50.00 at Lowes I ended up buying 2 at that price just to have a spare. __________________ Bill N. - N3OKI *2 the chest, 1 to the head* *Luke 22:36* *"If thou hast not a sword, sell thy cloak and buy one."* *Exodus 22:2* *"If a thief is caught breaking in and is struck so that he dies, the defender is not guilty of bloodshed."*

September 2nd, 2009, 03:06 PM	#46
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July 30th, 2009, 01:22 AM	#41
KSTrekker Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Out there Posts: 19	I'm a huge fan of the CRKT products. I have several of their knives and the quality and ease of opening one handed is remarkable. Here's my CRKT M16-12Z with my G19:

August 22nd, 2009, 09:50 PM	#42
oldlongbeard New Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Michigan - Home of the Red Wings Posts: 11	+1 for Delica nothing more to add. Regards, Greg in West Michigan

September 1st, 2009, 12:36 PM	#43
Mountaineer Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 97	I hope by now the OP has made a selection. Even so, I am going to give the Spyderco a +2. I have an older one, a Delica I believe and I love it. It's similar to this: Spyderco uses nice steel. Takes and edge without too much trouble, holds it for long enough, stays clean and doesn't damage easily. Two features of the Spyderco that put it over other knives: 1) It uses a nice round hole for the thumb opener. There is nothing to snag or get caught on anything. It's very smooth and easy to open. 2) The clip can flipped, depending on how you want your knife to hang. I pocket carry, so I flipped mine to put the blade hinge down, making the "draw and open action" smooth as can be. Some of the newer Spydercos have plastic and exotic handles. I have the plain stainless steel and wouldn't have it any other way. Nothing gets into it and it takes all kinds of abuse. Last, I have the plain, straight blade, which is easy to sharpen. For those of you that like the serrated edges for cutting rope and what not, if you pay attention to your sharpening technique, you can have a nice fine edge that works well on rope also.

September 2nd, 2009, 12:03 PM	#44
SamRudolph Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Rochester, MN Posts: 105	Random Task reverse tanto Kershaw Leek in S30V. Or any of the higher-end Leeks.

September 3rd, 2009, 11:31 AM	#49
SamRudolph Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Rochester, MN Posts: 105	I recommended the Leeks because they are extremely slim and work very well for dress pants carry, but if you want a tougher knife for self-defense purposes, my standard recommendation is the waved Spyderco Delica. Small enough that it doesn't scream "Folding machete of DOOM!," inexpensive enough to be affordable, high quality steel, and faster to open than even an AO or auto knife... with the option to open it slowly and not scare sheeple. If it's more of an office tool, the Leek can't be beat. Crazy cutters, too, because of how slim the blade is. And they come in dressy versions- the rainbow version is a little much, as far as I'm concerned, but there is a pretty damascus version, and a rare one in gloss black with gold accents.