Knife questions [Archive]

Corey

10-06-2011, 03:33 PM

I've been looking at knives to carry and to have around. I don't really know much about them or what I should be looking for in a good knife. I picked up a Kershaw Clash based on some good reviews, but it's a little larger than I thought it would be.

What should I be looking for in a good knife? What should I be avoiding? Any recommendations for a good carry knife under $50? I've been looking at the Spyderco Tenacious or Persistence, but I'm open to other stuff.

OneSickPsycho

10-06-2011, 03:35 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MAmEsuWWVoo

Cutty72

10-06-2011, 03:43 PM

Knives should be sharp, and have handles.
Crappy knives aren't sharp... stay away from them.

Bluestreak

10-06-2011, 04:17 PM

I carry this knife every day.

http://www.kershawknivesdirect.com/images/Scallion_SS_K1620FL.jpg

http://www.kershawknivesdirect.com/kershaw-scallion-stainless-steel-handle-plain-edge-p-8629.html

I love the assisted opening and the blade stays sharp for a very long time. It's small enough to be comfortable in my pocket and big enough for what I need.

This is my second Kershaw knife in 10 years and I'm very happy with it.

Particle Man

10-06-2011, 05:14 PM

I have a mini-Gerber in my pocket at all times unless I'm traveling by air (grumble)

Cutty72

10-06-2011, 07:50 PM

I actually carry a knife I got from the recruiters. Seatbelt cutter, window breaker, and a nice knife. Only good thing I've ever gotten from a recruiter!

goof2

10-06-2011, 08:41 PM

http://sogknives.com/store/TWI-8.html

I received one of these for Christmas a few years ago. It is similar to what Bluestreak posted. I really like the assisted opening, though I do have to take it apart to clean and oil it occasionally. It has stayed very sharp for the few years I have had it.

ericr

10-06-2011, 08:50 PM

I carry this one...except it has a spear point on it.

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31eWjBL7rQL._SS500_.jpg

Particle Man

10-06-2011, 08:56 PM

I carry this one...except it has a spear point on it.

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31eWjBL7rQL._SS500_.jpg

I like that - what kind and model is that? (little screen)

ericr

10-06-2011, 09:06 PM

It's a Cold Steel (Special Projects), Recon 1.

wildchild

10-06-2011, 09:10 PM

i carry this one quite often. holds an edge extremely well. bad part is when it needs sharpening it goes back to factory. (free). good part is that in the lasgt 8 years it hasn't needed to go there.

Particle Man

10-06-2011, 09:11 PM

hmmm, I may need to go shopping for a new knife...

derf

10-06-2011, 09:12 PM

I usually carry one similar to this, with a 1/4 serrated edge

http://i584.photobucket.com/albums/ss281/MLV1958/Mike%20knives%202010/DSCN6820.jpg

G-Rex

10-06-2011, 09:15 PM

I've been thinking about one of these, but I haven't looked a whole lot yet.

Adeptus_Minor

10-07-2011, 12:26 AM

I've been carrying a Kershaw Ken Onion 'Vapor' for a few years now.
It hasn't been too bad, but I'd kind of like to pick up one of their SpeedSafe assisted opening models.

The Blur, in particular
http://images.knifecenter.com/knifecenter/kershaw/images/1670blk.jpg

The only thing I don't care for is the 'recurve' blade design.
Seems like a lot of knifemakers have started favoring blades of that style because I believe it enhances cutting efficiency, but it makes sharpening by conventional methods a real pain in the ass. :rolleyes:

Riceaholic

10-07-2011, 02:34 AM

I spent some loot years ago on a microtec auto in-auto out stiletto...you get what you pay for as long as you don't lose it...:lol:

Adeptus_Minor

10-07-2011, 02:57 AM

you get what you pay for as long as you don't lose it...:lol:

Hence why I do not own a Benchmade knife.
If I lose my ~$40 Kershaw, I'm a little bummed... (already happened with my CRKT M-16)
If I were to lose a $120+ Benchmade, I'd never let myself live it down.

Amorok

10-07-2011, 04:38 AM

I've got a Kershaw Whirlwind I've been using for ten years now, it holds an edge ok and I love the assisted opening. Try going to a pawn shop, they'll have knives for cheaper and you'd be surprised at the stuff you can find.

nhgunnut

10-07-2011, 05:50 AM

Currently I carry the Kershaw Onion Designed assisted opener ( partially amputated left thumb and I am left handed) but sog makes some great options as do Gerber. My best advice would be to go to a gun show look at whats available at the knife tables. Great way to see everything at once.

RACER X

10-07-2011, 06:44 AM

i've lost a benchmade stryker :(

carry an Emerson CQC7 w/ hook daily.

Tmall

10-07-2011, 10:04 AM

I've been thinking about one of these, but I haven't looked a whole lot yet.

I had one of those about 10 years ago. It was a great knife. I ended up giving it away to a friend after a couple years, and it looked like new.

Corey

10-13-2011, 04:17 PM

Ended up picking up a few different knives. Picked up a Kershaw Clash and a Spyderco Grasshopper first. The Clash opens super quick and has a nice edge on it. It's a little more bulky than I was hoping for to carry, but it's perfect for the car or an emergency bag. The Grasshopper was waaaaaay smaller than I thought it would be. Might through a chain on it and stick it on my keychain. After a few days, I started looking for something a little closer to the size I was looking for and picked up a Spyderco Tenacious and a CRKT Drifter. The Tenacious is a really nice knife that I'm digging a lot. The Drifter came today and it's also really damn sweet. Of all of them, the last two are my favorites so far. I'm not quite ready to spend big bucks on a knife, but I'm a little closer to justifying it now than I was before.

Dave

10-13-2011, 08:38 PM

http://www.knife-depot.com/images/product/4c/7_247076.jpg

I dig my Gerber Air Ranger

Dave

10-13-2011, 08:53 PM

In Iraq I always carried a Zlatoust Nona.

Cutty72

10-14-2011, 03:15 PM

Just picked up a Smith and Wesson M&P MAGIC knife for cheap. Like it so far.

OneSickPsycho

10-14-2011, 03:34 PM

Just picked up a Smith and Wesson M&P MAGIC knife for cheap. Like it so far.

What's cheap? Gotta source?

shmike

10-14-2011, 04:19 PM

What's cheap?

derf.

askmrjesus

10-14-2011, 04:41 PM

derf.

What's the difference between derf and a Jew?

derf's cheap.

JC

OneSickPsycho

10-14-2011, 04:41 PM

derf.

Heh, I wonder how many flaming PM's you'll get as a result of that... I got 11.

HurricaneHeather

10-14-2011, 07:37 PM

I carry a Kershaw in my purse and a CRKT in my pocket. Why those? Because my husband bought me the Kershaw for our anniversary and the CRKT is cute.

This is 100% of my knowledge on knives.

Corey

10-14-2011, 08:03 PM

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2EyhRoxkVYc/TpjNg4EDRQI/AAAAAAAABxU/pLzFgiyit2k/s512/knives.JPG

I'd like a Strider SNG, but I'd rather pay my rent.

Flexin

10-15-2011, 11:41 PM

I want this Gerber
http://www.thefirestore.com/store/products/20080624101117_Photo2.jpg

James

JARVIS518

10-16-2011, 05:35 AM

I want this Gerber
http://www.thefirestore.com/store/products/20080624101117_Photo2.jpg

James

thats a sweet knife but $100 come on man thats a hike

Particle Man

10-16-2011, 07:32 AM

I want this Gerber
http://www.thefirestore.com/store/products/20080624101117_Photo2.jpg

James

Want

Edit:

Here's what I have now, a small Gerber pocket knife that I carry pretty much all the time and my Gerber Multi-Tool that I've had for like 15 years that I carry when I'm working on projects or riding:

http://prtclmn001.smugmug.com/Other/SmugShots/i-tbqCZb9/0/L/smugshot2582848-L.jpg

The Multi-Tool is a one-hand-open design (the pliers just slide forward and lock into place with the flick of the wrist):

http://prtclmn001.smugmug.com/Other/SmugShots/i-bpWHRPD/0/L/smugshot4252884-L.jpg

Closed/cased:

http://prtclmn001.smugmug.com/Other/SmugShots/i-Zjj92f9/0/L/smugshot6683172-L.jpg

Flexin

10-16-2011, 01:25 PM

thats a sweet knife but $100 come on man thats a hike

$100? I haven't seen it over $70. And they say it can be opened with a gloved hand which is great for firefighting.

James

wildchild

10-16-2011, 04:24 PM

i'd take that Gerber just for the window punch. one more person runs a light or jets out of a parking lot here at me and I'm taking his f$#@g window out. I had forgotten about that here. I used to carry an axle rod in my jacket down here many years ago. I had hoped it would have gotten a little better.
yeah I know I'd get sued and no I probably wouldn't really do it.............probably.

Adeptus_Minor

10-16-2011, 10:03 PM

Damn, you guys have me wanting a new blade now something fierce. :nee:

OneSickPsycho

10-16-2011, 10:29 PM

Damn, you guys have me wanting a new blade now something fierce. :nee:

For real... I never carried a knife... but now I feel like I should...

Adeptus_Minor

10-16-2011, 10:46 PM

For real... I never carried a knife... but now I feel like I should...

I always have. Even back in school when we technically weren't supposed to (you know, back before metal detectors were common in schools).
It was usually a little pen knife or small lockback or, for a while, a medium sized Case Trapper.
And, you know, even as much as I was picked on, it never occurred to me to use one as a weapon.
It was there for utility and because, the way I was brought up, it was just something a guy was supposed to have on him whenever possible. :shrug:

Dave

10-16-2011, 11:26 PM

Cutty72

10-16-2011, 11:29 PM

What's cheap? Gotta source?

$25. Source was a buddy that used to sell MATCO tools and quit, so now he's liquidating his inventory for what it would cost him to return stuff.

Particle Man

10-17-2011, 06:44 AM

I always have. Even back in school when we technically weren't supposed to (you know, back before metal detectors were common in schools).
It was usually a little pen knife or small lockback or, for a while, a medium sized Case Trapper.
And, you know, even as much as I was picked on, it never occurred to me to use one as a weapon.
It was there for utility and because, the way I was brought up, it was just something a guy was supposed to have on him whenever possible. :shrug:You were picked on for having a utility knife? Hell, we would be picked on if we DIDN'T have a small blade on us for fixing shit

Adeptus_Minor

10-17-2011, 11:27 AM

You were picked on for having a utility knife? Hell, we would be picked on if we DIDN'T have a small blade on us for fixing shit

No, goober, I was picked on because I was the proverbial 90lb weakling :nee:
I just mentioned that to reinforce that I only ever thought of the knife as a tool, not a shiv. :lol:

Particle Man

10-17-2011, 11:29 AM

No, goober, I was picked on because I was the proverbial 90lb weakling :nee:
I just mentioned that to reinforce that I only ever thought of the knife as a tool, not a shiv. :lol:

:lol: okay then

askmrjesus

10-20-2011, 11:25 AM

spark plug

Spring loaded center punch.

JC

JARVIS518

10-21-2011, 11:25 AM

$100? I haven't seen it over $70. And they say it can be opened with a gloved hand which is great for firefighting.

James

the site has it lsited at 100, i def want one though

Corey

10-21-2011, 12:48 PM

the site has it lsited at 100, i def want one though

Amazon has it for $62 and change.

wildchild

10-22-2011, 07:55 AM

spark plug

hmm interesting thought, especially since I'm swapping out my trucks right now.

Particle Man

11-08-2011, 10:03 PM

If you're just looking for "sharp" I'd recommend one of these suckers:

http://prtclmn001.smugmug.com/Other/SmugShots/i-q7hWQxv/0/L/smugshot3536058-L.jpg

Cheap and very easy to maintain.

Failed to mention this one earlier.

Amber Lamps

11-09-2011, 06:16 PM

Particle Man

11-09-2011, 08:39 PM

I have a Craftsman like that I have owned for over 10 years....:idk:

Yeah, they last forever. This is my second because the first one was stolen. :(

Smittie61984

11-14-2011, 07:22 PM

Some good knives! I've been looking into one because the school I'm about to transfer to is smack dab in the hood (literally an emaill everday about someone getting robbed). I have a medic-knife that I got from an Army/Navy store for $8 that is awesome minus the blunt tip on it that won't cut you (which is great for work).