What Brand is Best-Knives

skystud1 · August 14th, 2007, 02:36 AM

Looking for best quality brand.

glembe · August 14th, 2007, 03:23 AM

My vote for number one overall is Randall Made Knives

For folders it would be Benchmade,
Semi-custom Entrek,
Mass produced fix blades would be Callimus Cutlery but the went out of business so it’s a tie between Ka-Bar and Ontario Knife Company

ssssthesnake · August 14th, 2007, 03:58 AM

I have a cold steel ak,I can tell you it will chop trough a two by four I know Iv done it with out any losening of the blade .I have several bench mades and love em but my carry is a sig tac auto opener and its fantastic bought it because the spring was stronger than the bench made. Auto opener man got to love utah

peacefuljeffrey · August 14th, 2007, 05:58 AM

I answered "Other" because you didn't list SPYDERCO.

Of the brands you listed, there is only one I consider of passable quality, and that is Benchmade. (Actually, I consider them of excellent quality.)

Schrade? CRKT? Kershaw?! No way, guys. Spyderco has those all beat by a huuuuuge margin.

vic2367 · August 14th, 2007, 10:15 AM

i love my benchmades ,,,have about 4 different blades to choose from

inferno3 · August 14th, 2007, 11:32 AM

Randall no doubt if price is no issue.

To get a new one the waiting list is out to 2012

wmhawth · August 14th, 2007, 11:55 AM

I carry a Spyderco Endura. Love it.

peacefuljeffrey · August 14th, 2007, 03:59 PM

I have a bunch of Spydercos and a smaller number (but still a good bunch) of Benchmades, and I rate their quality to be about equivalent. Spyderco has more models that suit my fancy, though, specifically because I'm a "thumbhole guy" much more than a "thumbstud guy" when it comes to opening methods.

My Benchmade Mini Griptilian 555 (plain edge, thumb hole) remains one of my all-time favorite knives. It's currently seeing time in my EDC rotation, and is on my pocket as we speak.

My other favorite lately is the Spyderco Delica 4 with the "wave" feature. If you all haven't tried this thing, you must! It's incredible. When you do it right (something that is not difficult to do), the knife comes out of your pocket locked open. Far better than even the Kershaw assisted opening. It's virtually like carrying a fixed blade in your pocket.

sourmash · August 14th, 2007, 04:22 PM

What about Emerson Knives, I love Benchmade but man those Emerson folders are sweet.

sourmash · August 14th, 2007, 04:23 PM

Sorry, not sweet, but tactical.

View Poll Results: What is the best brand of knife?
Sog	19	7.79%
Benchmade	78	31.97%
Cold Steel	14	5.74%
Kabar	8	3.28%
Gerber	17	6.97%
Crkt-Columbia River	14	5.74%
Kershaw	32	13.11%
Buck	9	3.69%
Schrade	3	1.23%
Other	50	20.49%
Voters: 244. You may not vote on this poll

August 14th, 2007, 02:36 AM	#1
skystud1 Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: New York Posts: 179	What Brand is Best-Knives Looking for best quality brand.

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wmhawth Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Western Colorado Posts: 1,157	I carry a Spyderco Endura. Love it. __________________ William

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August 14th, 2007, 03:23 AM	#2
glembe Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: USA Posts: 158	My vote for number one overall is Randall Made Knives For folders it would be Benchmade, Semi-custom Entrek, Mass produced fix blades would be Callimus Cutlery but the went out of business so it’s a tie between Ka-Bar and Ontario Knife Company

August 14th, 2007, 03:58 AM	#3
ssssthesnake Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: utah Posts: 554	I have a cold steel ak,I can tell you it will chop trough a two by four I know Iv done it with out any losening of the blade .I have several bench mades and love em but my carry is a sig tac auto opener and its fantastic bought it because the spring was stronger than the bench made. Auto opener man got to love utah

August 14th, 2007, 05:58 AM	#4
peacefuljeffrey VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: south Florida Posts: 3,169	I answered "Other" because you didn't list SPYDERCO. Of the brands you listed, there is only one I consider of passable quality, and that is Benchmade. (Actually, I consider them of excellent quality.) Schrade? CRKT? Kershaw?! No way, guys. Spyderco has those all beat by a huuuuuge margin.

August 14th, 2007, 10:15 AM	#5
vic2367 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: PA Posts: 594	i love my benchmades ,,,have about 4 different blades to choose from

August 14th, 2007, 11:32 AM	#6
inferno3 Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 35	Randall no doubt if price is no issue. To get a new one the waiting list is out to 2012

August 14th, 2007, 03:59 PM	#8
peacefuljeffrey VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: south Florida Posts: 3,169	I have a bunch of Spydercos and a smaller number (but still a good bunch) of Benchmades, and I rate their quality to be about equivalent. Spyderco has more models that suit my fancy, though, specifically because I'm a "thumbhole guy" much more than a "thumbstud guy" when it comes to opening methods. My Benchmade Mini Griptilian 555 (plain edge, thumb hole) remains one of my all-time favorite knives. It's currently seeing time in my EDC rotation, and is on my pocket as we speak. My other favorite lately is the Spyderco Delica 4 with the "wave" feature. If you all haven't tried this thing, you must! It's incredible. When you do it right (something that is not difficult to do), the knife comes out of your pocket locked open. Far better than even the Kershaw assisted opening. It's virtually like carrying a fixed blade in your pocket.

August 14th, 2007, 04:22 PM	#9
sourmash Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Gilligan's Island Posts: 70	What about Emerson Knives, I love Benchmade but man those Emerson folders are sweet.

August 14th, 2007, 04:23 PM	#10
sourmash Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Gilligan's Island Posts: 70	Sorry, not sweet, but tactical.