Am I the only one who thinks my 10$ knife works the best - Page 5

Skygod · August 19th, 2009, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Skygod

I have all of the above collection and disagree with you for the most part about "fighting knives." As a starter, it is doubtful that either of us have ever been a knife fighter (especially with a folder that you mention). Of course we both probably went through Army training where we ran down the range while punching a dummy with our bayonet and yelling "kill."

You refer to going "to battle down range is the KA-BAR Mule Tanto folder." If we are talking about a fighting knife, we ordinarily would not be talking about folders, much less a knife with a tanto point (the point of which is designed to be used as a tool more than fighting).

In the context of a real fighting knife we would be referring to a sword, bayonet, machete, or a bowie, or other quality knife with a minimum of a 6 to 7 inch blade. Yet it is unlawful in most areas to carry these knives except when hunting, camping, or for household use. A good sword is going to cost several hundred dollars, a thousand, or more. A good Randall fighting knife is going to cost several hundred dollars. I have all of these, but they generally are worthless for most uses. In any event, When we get in knife range, I suspect that we both be using a firearm. If the meanwhile, I always want to have a quality junk knife that I can hammer with, beat the hell out of it, and replace it shortly thereafter. That is the treatment to which my good expensive knives will never be exposed. So they sit in the closet unused for the most part.

Don't kid yourself, many of us have been in close contact with the Haji type and the fixed blade knives have served us well, as well the folders from Harsey/Reeve and Strider.

Would yu like to compare experiences across the pond ????

psychophipps · August 19th, 2009, 01:47 AM

And last I checked a 6 - 7" bladed pigsticker fixed-blade knife isn't exactly great for CCW, let alone EDC. I can imagine how much fun it would be to explain to the nice officer(s) why you have a Glock and a Class-A 11-inch O/A mil-spec shankin' stick if it ever comes to that.

dukalmighty · August 19th, 2009, 04:25 AM

Whether it's a 10.00 knife or a 300.00 knife when I cut myself it hurts just as much

Colin · August 19th, 2009, 10:19 AM

A $10 knife has a feature that no $120 knife has. When you drop your $10 knife over the side of the boat, you just say "oh well" and grab your spare. Drop your $120 and you are busy looking for a diver to get it back.

hidden · August 21st, 2009, 11:11 AM

$10 knives open paint cans better...

cwblanco · August 21st, 2009, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by cwblanco

Would yu like to compare experiences across the pond ????

Certainly. However, I will admit that most of our "across the pond" experiences were accompanied by the exchanges aroused by generous quantities of gun powder, and that sword fighting duties generally were left to the play time of little boys. However, back then we carried only the sheath knives and not the modern day cool looking folders. If we only had had a modern Leatherman and GPS life would have been a dream.

David in FL · August 21st, 2009, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by psychophipps

I can imagine how much fun it would be to explain to the nice officer(s) why you have a Glock and a Class-A 11-inch O/A mil-spec shankin' stick if it ever comes to that.

If that's really a concern, may I respectfully suggest that you live in the wrong state?!

psychophipps · August 21st, 2009, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by David in FL

If that's really a concern, may I respectfully suggest that you live in the wrong state?!

The state has next to nothing to do with it, unless it's illegal for a blade of that length to be carried, actually. The issue is the perception of the situation of the officer(s) involved as they're the ones who make the initial decision of whether to make the situation "interesting" or to simply let you go.

When I went in for a written test during the hiring process of a LEA I had the wonderful time of explaining why I had my CRKT Bear Claw on my belt with it's big, bad 2-inch blade. The officer wasn't comfortable with that being on my belt because "they don't know me from Adam", and what with my wife out shopping during the testing process, I had to check it in with an officer at the door. Of course, that same officer completely ignored the 20 or so folders with clips hanging out of pants pockets - with it being almost guaranteed that every single one of these blades having a blade length at least one full inch longer than my CRKT - that all of the other testers had on them.

Nek · August 21st, 2009, 02:11 PM

I hear ya. I have a Frost Coonskinner and have had it for about 22yrs now. It doesnt look as pretty as it once did, doesnt hold an edge as long as my CRKT but for a under $10 knife it has more that paid for itself several times over. When it comes to knifes you dont always get what you pay for. I doubt I will buy anymore overpriced Coldsteel products anymore. For a camp knife or utility knife that you know will be abused, then yeah get a Frost and you will be fine. If it breaks or you loose it you wont be out much.

Billy Ng · August 21st, 2009, 03:20 PM

A $400 RIA works... but I still prefer my $2000 custom Fusion.

A cheapo kydex holster works ... but I still prefer my Pure Kustom Black-Ops Pro

My $20 S&W tactical folder works ... but I prefer my Benchmade.

My 1998 Forester with 170K miles on the clock works ... but I prefer my 2007 B9 Tribeca.

You starting to see the picture here?

There are plenty of "it works for cheap" out there, that doesn't mean one can't appreciate and get better enjoyment, out of the more expensive one. I'm not a brand-whore either. I don't care about the name, I care about the quality. It's worth it to me.

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August 21st, 2009, 11:11 AM	#45
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August 21st, 2009, 03:20 PM	#50
Billy Ng Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Hartsdale, NY Posts: 71	A $400 RIA works... but I still prefer my $2000 custom Fusion. A cheapo kydex holster works ... but I still prefer my Pure Kustom Black-Ops Pro My $20 S&W tactical folder works ... but I prefer my Benchmade. My 1998 Forester with 170K miles on the clock works ... but I prefer my 2007 B9 Tribeca. You starting to see the picture here? There are plenty of "it works for cheap" out there, that doesn't mean one can't appreciate and get better enjoyment, out of the more expensive one. I'm not a brand-whore either. I don't care about the name, I care about the quality. It's worth it to me. __________________ Billy Ng Fusion Tact-5 in a Pure Kustom Black-Ops Pro Glock 23 in a Barber Leatherworks IWB

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August 19th, 2009, 01:47 AM	#42
psychophipps Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Washington State Posts: 383	And last I checked a 6 - 7" bladed pigsticker fixed-blade knife isn't exactly great for CCW, let alone EDC. I can imagine how much fun it would be to explain to the nice officer(s) why you have a Glock and a Class-A 11-inch O/A mil-spec shankin' stick if it ever comes to that.

August 19th, 2009, 10:19 AM	#44
Colin Distinguished Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Vancouver Posts: 1,660	A $10 knife has a feature that no $120 knife has. When you drop your $10 knife over the side of the boat, you just say "oh well" and grab your spare. Drop your $120 and you are busy looking for a diver to get it back.

August 21st, 2009, 02:11 PM	#49
Nek Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sagnasty Posts: 31	I hear ya. I have a Frost Coonskinner and have had it for about 22yrs now. It doesnt look as pretty as it once did, doesnt hold an edge as long as my CRKT but for a under $10 knife it has more that paid for itself several times over. When it comes to knifes you dont always get what you pay for. I doubt I will buy anymore overpriced Coldsteel products anymore. For a camp knife or utility knife that you know will be abused, then yeah get a Frost and you will be fine. If it breaks or you loose it you wont be out much.