Help me find a good defensive folder...

wht06rado · April 4th, 2008, 09:41 PM

So I just got my Ka Bar TDI and I'm not too crazy about it. I'm also not too sure about the legality(if that's a word) of carrying a fixed blade in Virginia. The law is pretty vague. So I am looking for a good defensive folder. I am looking for something affordable, easy to carry and deploy. Any suggestions?

So far in my searching I really like the CRKT M16-01K but I don't really have $80 to spend on a knife right now.

Wht

semperfi.45 · April 5th, 2008, 07:03 AM

I would try to hold out for an Emerson with the "wave" feature. IMO, there is no quicker knife to deploy and the quality is outstanding for the $$$. CRKT and Spyderco are good choices also.

David in FL · April 5th, 2008, 08:22 AM

I tend to lean towards Spyderco when you're looking for bang for your buck.

The Delica is tried and true......but there are many others to choose from.

pgrass101 · April 5th, 2008, 10:17 AM

I have both Spyderco's and Gerber's

My Favorite is the Paraframe

KenpoTex · April 5th, 2008, 10:23 AM

For quality that won't break the bank, you can't go wrong with Spyderco (Delica or Endura with wave), or Cold Steel (Voyager series). You can find any of the ones I mentioned for $30-50.

Stay away from liner-locks unless it's a CRKT with the auto-LAWKS feature.

nitroglock · April 5th, 2008, 10:58 AM

I like the Spyderco Delica as well, only one I've found where the clips can be put in just the right position.

Stetson · April 5th, 2008, 11:13 AM

The wife and I took the train to Boston (big deal in Maine only one commuter train) and I found a high end shop that sold some fine knives.I mean folders
going for $369 the cheapest one I could find was fifty dollars.I was surprised
he was fairly busy with prises like that !

Cap'n · April 5th, 2008, 04:51 PM

Another Spyderco fan here. A great folder for the money.

buckeyeLCPL · April 5th, 2008, 06:13 PM

Spyderco delica or endura with wave, depending on what size blade you want.
Benchmade Griptilian
CKRT M-16 series, any of these should do you fine

wht06rado · April 5th, 2008, 06:36 PM

Thanks for the posts guys! I'm still not sure if I will be keeping my Ka Bar TDI or not. It seems to print more than my J Frame with the sheath it came with and I don't want to spend any more money for another sheath. Thanks again.

Wht

April 4th, 2008, 09:41 PM	#1
wht06rado Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 652	Help me find a good defensive folder... So I just got my Ka Bar TDI and I'm not too crazy about it. I'm also not too sure about the legality(if that's a word) of carrying a fixed blade in Virginia. The law is pretty vague. So I am looking for a good defensive folder. I am looking for something affordable, easy to carry and deploy. Any suggestions? So far in my searching I really like the CRKT M16-01K but I don't really have $80 to spend on a knife right now. Wht __________________ “They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security” Benjamin Franklin I'm not pro gun, I'm pro rights. What are you? NRA Member ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

April 5th, 2008, 07:03 AM	#2
semperfi.45 VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Zazen Posts: 2,063	I would try to hold out for an Emerson with the "wave" feature. IMO, there is no quicker knife to deploy and the quality is outstanding for the $$$. CRKT and Spyderco are good choices also. __________________ Luck may or may not be on your side. But ability is 100% within your control. Skilled at arms...or do you suck?

April 5th, 2008, 10:17 AM	#4
pgrass101 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 5,229	I have both Spyderco's and Gerber's My Favorite is the Paraframe __________________ Noli nothis permittere te terere I refuse to compromise my morality for another mans greed.

April 5th, 2008, 10:23 AM	#5
KenpoTex Distinguished Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Springfield, Missouri Posts: 1,397	For quality that won't break the bank, you can't go wrong with Spyderco (Delica or Endura with wave), or Cold Steel (Voyager series). You can find any of the ones I mentioned for $30-50. Stay away from liner-locks unless it's a CRKT with the auto-LAWKS feature. __________________ If you carry in Condition 3, you have two empty chambers. One in the weapon...the other between your ears. MOΛΩN ΛABÉ Matt K.

April 5th, 2008, 04:51 PM	#8
Cap'n Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 1,076	Another Spyderco fan here. A great folder for the money. __________________ Welcome to Tennessee, the patron state of shootin' stuff.--SHOOTER

April 5th, 2008, 08:22 AM	#3
David in FL Distinguished Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,322	I tend to lean towards Spyderco when you're looking for bang for your buck. The Delica is tried and true......but there are many others to choose from.

April 5th, 2008, 10:58 AM	#6
nitroglock Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 42	I like the Spyderco Delica as well, only one I've found where the clips can be put in just the right position.

April 5th, 2008, 11:13 AM	#7
Stetson Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Augusta,Maine Posts: 684	The wife and I took the train to Boston (big deal in Maine only one commuter train) and I found a high end shop that sold some fine knives.I mean folders going for $369 the cheapest one I could find was fifty dollars.I was surprised he was fairly busy with prises like that !

April 5th, 2008, 06:13 PM	#9
buckeyeLCPL Distinguished Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: displaced from Ohio Posts: 1,949	Spyderco delica or endura with wave, depending on what size blade you want. Benchmade Griptilian CKRT M-16 series, any of these should do you fine __________________ Fortes Fortuna Juvat We're mules lad. Mules that kill.

April 5th, 2008, 06:36 PM	#10
wht06rado Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 652	Thanks for the posts guys! I'm still not sure if I will be keeping my Ka Bar TDI or not. It seems to print more than my J Frame with the sheath it came with and I don't want to spend any more money for another sheath. Thanks again. Wht __________________ “They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security” Benjamin Franklin I'm not pro gun, I'm pro rights. What are you? NRA Member ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

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