I need a knife recomendation please - Page 3

unloved · September 21st, 2009, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rollo

I have found that tanto blades tend to be a bit thicker which I like because I pry on a lot of stuff at work with my knife.

I'm not going to argue with your choice of blade style, if you want a tanto, get a tanto. Just as a heads up though, there are cheap, easily carried alternatives to using your knife as a pry tool.

Vaughan Mini Pry Bar, 5 1/4" # 6068712 by Vaughan Bushnell Mfg

Pico Pry Bar

Rollo · September 21st, 2009, 03:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by unloved

I'm not going to argue with your choice of blade style, if you want a tanto, get a tanto. Just as a heads up though, there are cheap, easily carried alternatives to using your knife as a pry tool.

Vaughan Mini Pry Bar, 5 1/4" # 6068712 by Vaughan Bushnell Mfg

Pico Pry Bar

Seems like a cool little tool but not really functionl for what I need it for. To me my knife is more of a tool then a weapon. A couple of examples of what I use my knife for in a week.

Open a box
Create a hole in a ceiling tile for a cat 5 cable
Cutting and stripping a cat 5 cable
Prying the front panel off a computer

I've thought about carrying a leatherman type tool before but I like to be able to acces the blade one handed for emergency type situations. I guess It's not really so much about a tanto style blade as it is just have a reasonably think blade. It's that most tanto blades that I have seen tend to be thinker then the others.

cmdrdredd · September 23rd, 2009, 08:46 PM

Emerson Reliant, nothing better under $100 that meets your specs IMO.

MadBadger · September 24th, 2009, 12:57 AM

I carry a Kershaw Blur assisted opener every day...I think they make a tanto version that fits your specs...

I love mine...it cost me about $65...carried it daily for about three years now.

surefire7 · October 11th, 2009, 12:38 AM

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.

wolfshead · October 11th, 2009, 12:45 AM

I got a Ka-bar fin folder for $56 from Amazon, all black including the blade. Love it so far.

Gideon · October 11th, 2009, 04:06 PM

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.

Benchmade Mini Griptilian Tanto, Black Handle, Black Blade, ComboEdge

Chevyguy85 · October 11th, 2009, 04:44 PM

557 Details | Benchmade should be able to find it for under $100 since thats about what the MSRP listed there is

puffer · October 11th, 2009, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by QKShooter

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.

SOG Mini Vulcan Tanto Sani Mai Folding Knife VL-04 - eBay (item 260479630560 end time Oct-19-09 18

03 PDT)

I paid about $80(something ???) plus Shipping plus Insurance.
So you'll need to shop around.

I am a "fan" of SOG blades. I have carried this one for almost 10 years. SOG Flash II (Straight edge)
They not only make GREAT blades, but "stand behind" them.
I have a long "history" with their blades.

In addition to the folder, I own 2 fixed blades.
1. This one I carry reg. in my "kilt hose" (in a leather sheath ) SOG Mini Pentagon

I also have the pictured below. ( note this knife is a replacement for one I carried in an other world & another place, which was very similar )

Puffer

EvilMonk · October 16th, 2009, 02:37 AM

Rollo:

TOPS Knives has 65 knives all under 3 inches long (not all of them are under $100 though!)

TOPS Knives.com

They don't get much "buzz"

, 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.

Check them out!

September 23rd, 2009, 08:46 PM	#23
cmdrdredd Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 698	Emerson Reliant, nothing better under $100 that meets your specs IMO. __________________ No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms. -Thomas Jefferson You can trust to luck or fate if you want but as for me, I carry a Glock.

October 11th, 2009, 12:45 AM	#26
wolfshead Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Mercer Island WA Posts: 430	I got a Ka-bar fin folder for $56 from Amazon, all black including the blade. Love it so far. __________________ Vince K Aerospace Designer, Freemason, NRA member ___________________________________ ma nishma?

October 16th, 2009, 02:37 AM	#30
EvilMonk Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N. Kentucky Area Posts: 275	Rollo: TOPS Knives has 65 knives all under 3 inches long (not all of them are under $100 though!) TOPS Knives.com They don't get much "buzz", 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. Check them out! __________________ That which does not kill us leaves us broken and bleeding... Convenire Volui Spectatus

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September 24th, 2009, 12:57 AM	#24
MadBadger Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central California Posts: 32	I carry a Kershaw Blur assisted opener every day...I think they make a tanto version that fits your specs... I love mine...it cost me about $65...carried it daily for about three years now.

October 11th, 2009, 12:38 AM	#25
surefire7 Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: colorado Posts: 73	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.

October 11th, 2009, 04:06 PM	#27
Gideon Distinguished Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,209	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. Benchmade Mini Griptilian Tanto, Black Handle, Black Blade, ComboEdge

October 11th, 2009, 04:44 PM	#28
Chevyguy85 Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 380	557 Details \| Benchmade should be able to find it for under $100 since thats about what the MSRP listed there is