Favorite Knife

[lzenglish]

I have carried, and used this china made 440 SS push button switch blade for the past 3 years, and it works great. Don't get me wrong, I'm an American made kinda guy, but for 5 bucks, If I loose it, I have 4 more in reserve. I use it because it can be opened with gloves on, and is always razor sharp, to cut rope, twine, and even wire.

Wayne

 

[bpankratz]

My everyday knife is a Gerber Paraframe, like this: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000G0JI34/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Im not much of a knife freak but its handy to carry for when you need it. Good enough for what I use it for, and cheap enough to replace if lost or broken>

 

[sdguy55]

I currently carry the Leatherman Wave, but I was looking into purchasing a Kershaw knife. Any thoughts of Smith and Wesson?

I have handled a couple of smith and wesson knives and the ones i handled all felt cheap. I have a SOG knife and a kershaw knife and i FAR favor the WAY cheaper kershaw knife. My SOG feels cheap, has quite a bit of blade play and the blade doesnt sharpen as easy (S30V compared to 8Cr13Mov) and when i was researching knives one of the complaints of 8Cr13Mov was that the blade edge didnt last very long but i guess i havent had any problems with it. My kershaw is an OSO Sweet cost me like 30 bucks and my SOG was about 80 bucks (dont remember what model)

P.S. The kershaw has no blade play either. If i had to make one gripe its that it sometimes feels like the spring is just a TOUCH to strong to make an immediate open but you just have to position your finger correctly. Great knife.

 

[BiggestMike]

Kershaw Black Blur. I didn't pay anything near retail for it, though.

In the garage I keep a Becker K-Bar, just in case I get attacked by a bear or something.

Both are US made.

 

[gte718p]

Daily carry is a spyderco. I don't remember what it type, but it wasn't particularly expensive so I don't mind abusing it and possibly losing it.

Hiking, sailing, skiing, firefighting or any time having a knife might be important it is always Benchmade Mel Purdue Tanto Tip. In ten years it has never let me down. A bit steep at $180 dollars, but you don't skimp on safety gear.

 

[ffemtdisp]

I seem to have a knack for loosing knives. I had four growing up. A two blade swiss army that spent time with me, found it laying along the road, had it for several years. Then it moved on somehow. Hope the next owner took good care of it.

A Boyscout knife I inherited from my uncle, gone. A small bone handled pen knife my dad gave me, carried it to school (GASP!) used it to strip wire in shop. and a single blade my grandmother gave me which I still have.

I carry/use a Buck lockblade I got from the NRA. Have managed to keep it for many years now. FWIW.

 

[kythri]

SOG Pentagon Elite.

Need to pick up a Pentagon Elite II one of these days, before they're discontinued.

 

[Terra Nova]

Benchmade Mini Griptilian. I've carried it for about 7 years now and love it. It replaced a Kershaw Leek that was lost. The D2 holds an edge well but is tough for me to sharpen. I want to get a full-size Griptilian or Barrage with a s30V blade for a little variety.

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[5-0stank]

When I'm not working, I typically carry a Spyderco paramilitary 2 or Spyderco techno (I have others ). If I'm working, I have a couple cheap S&W knives, or my leatherman.

 

[compman25]

Either my ZT551's or my Emerson Super Roadhouse

 

[thundermug]

Just ordered this:

 

[TwoSmoke]

Spyderco is the worst company to deal with. After my lock broke on my knife I wrote a nice letter asking them to fix it under their warranty. I received a nice letter in return saying my knife was past it's life and they would not fix it. Their knife life expectancy is 1 year. Their lifetime warranty is not your life but the knifes life which in this case is 1 year.

 

[simplec6]

Benchmade 710 plain edge

 

[WQ59B]

Just got the Cutco 1891 (the straight-edge on the left). 2.75" blade, very solid.

 

[RKA]

Spyderco is the worst company to deal with. After my lock broke on my knife I wrote a nice letter asking them to fix it under their warranty. I received a nice letter in return saying my knife was past it's life and they would not fix it. Their knife life expectancy is 1 year. Their lifetime warranty is not your life but the knifes life which in this case is 1 year.

Send that to your states attorney general's office or consumer affairs dept. they will be interested on spyderco's interesting play on words. It's the only way to keep them honest.

 

[Terra Nova]

Spyderco is the worst company to deal with. After my lock broke on my knife I wrote a nice letter asking them to fix it under their warranty. I received a nice letter in return saying my knife was past it's life and they would not fix it. Their knife life expectancy is 1 year. Their lifetime warranty is not your life but the knifes life which in this case is 1 year.

Wow that's bad. Never been a spyderco fan myself, just personal preference of their designs but if the above is true I definitely will avoid any future purchases.

I broke a blade tip on a Schrade once abusing it. Sent it in asking for an estimate to repair it, they simply replaced the blade and sent it back.

I haven't used the Benchmade warranty but they have a lifetime free sharpening service, used it before and it worked great. Would assume their warranty is just as hassle free.

 

[thundermug]

I ordered a Boker EMS knife to keep in the glove box. Soon I'll have a Boker Magnum drop point for the toolbox. This summer I'm getting an old KA-BAR for the hell of it. Then I think I'll be done.

 

[saturdaymechanic]

I have carried a Kershaw Leek the past few years. The blade stays sharp and the slim design is a plus.

 

[bacpacker]

Some nice knives are used by you folks.
I just got this for Christmas and I don't carry this everyday due to where I work and the size. . But I am coming to a quick conclusion that most times when I am outdoors it will be going with me.

http://www.kabar.com/knives/detail/3

Mine was considerably less than shown. This knife is built like a tank and for the size suprisingly versitile. I will also be picking one of these up in the next couple weeks.

http://www.kabar.com/knives/detail/5

 

[Aceswild12]

Gerber Remix

http://www.gerbergear.com/Essentials/Knives/Remix-Knife_22-41969

 

[sharkytm]

Spyderco is the worst company to deal with. After my lock broke on my knife I wrote a nice letter asking them to fix it under their warranty. I received a nice letter in return saying my knife was past it's life and they would not fix it. Their knife life expectancy is 1 year. Their lifetime warranty is not your life but the knifes life which in this case is 1 year.

I've dealt with them quite a bit on refurbishing old knives. They've never batted an eye at sharpening or fixing my gear. I've got quite a few Spyderco knives... mostly from eBay TSA auctions.

 

[bart1]

Large Sebenza.

 

[JeremyManning]

nice knife bart

 

[Mustang1167]

Kershaw shallott. Buy one and no need to thank me

 

[musgofasta]

I've carried a Gerber FAST action for most of the last 4 years and love it. I just bought a Kershaw Leek with Amazon giftcards and must say it is slightly disappointing given the overwhelmingly positive reviews.

Pros:
The blade is SHARP, definitely my sharpest knife, right out of the package. The blade is a bit thinner than the Gerber, but still no flex.

All Stainless - it's beautiful to look at

Construction - tight, great quality control, a well put together knife.

Thumb or Index opening

Cons:

NARROW handle, almost too small. Much narrower handle than the Gerber with less grip. The Gerber is much better to handle with gloves.

Spring-Open is tight. It does not spring open all the way to lock like the Gerber.

Thumb opening position - Very high risk of opening the blade with your thumb, then CUTTING THE $HIT out of your thumb as it opening. Done it already.

What I fell in love with on the Gerber was getting it out of your pocket and open/ready to use with one hand and one hand only. The Kershaw is not quite to that point. With any kind of glove I find the Kershaw too narrow of a handle.

Still leaps-and-bounds ahead of most Generic under-$10 knife though! But I'd save $10 next time and buy the Gerber FAST at WalMart if I was shopping for another.

 

[steve in nj]

serrated Spydercos and butterfly knives

 

[NiteWolf]

This is my EDC for the last 11 years.

 

[JeremyManning]

Don't give up on kershaw you should try one of their flippers either a skyline or zing, can be picked up cheap and easily opened with one hand with no worry of cutting a finger.

I've carried a Gerber FAST action for most of the last 4 years and love it. I just bought a Kershaw Leek with Amazon giftcards and must say it is slightly disappointing given the overwhelmingly positive reviews.

Pros:
The blade is SHARP, definitely my sharpest knife, right out of the package. The blade is a bit thinner than the Gerber, but still no flex.

All Stainless - it's beautiful to look at

Construction - tight, great quality control, a well put together knife.

Thumb or Index opening

Cons:

NARROW handle, almost too small. Much narrower handle than the Gerber with less grip. The Gerber is much better to handle with gloves.

Spring-Open is tight. It does not spring open all the way to lock like the Gerber.

Thumb opening position - Very high risk of opening the blade with your thumb, then CUTTING THE $HIT out of your thumb as it opening. Done it already.

What I fell in love with on the Gerber was getting it out of your pocket and open/ready to use with one hand and one hand only. The Kershaw is not quite to that point. With any kind of glove I find the Kershaw too narrow of a handle.

Still leaps-and-bounds ahead of most Generic under-$10 knife though! But I'd save $10 next time and buy the Gerber FAST at WalMart if I was shopping for another.

 

[lowendrider]

spyderco delica 4, enlan e-01, or Kershaw leek

 

[Monte]

 

[cashishift]

Kershaw Leek.. had it since 2007. Love it.

 

[sberry]

Never use that type, own about 20 stanely utility knives, rarely need anything else.

 

[Red_Bull]

i carry a McGrew Little Hillbilly...its small and thin...most knifes are too big and bulky for my liking but this one is just about right

 

[newchris]

I've always been super fond of anything made by CRKT

 

[Da Bull]

Just got the Boker Rambler( blue handles ) will be my neck carry knife.
SOG Mini Aegis in my pocket for the last 3 years

 

[Toolhorder]

I carry and have carried a Kershaw Ken Onion "Random Task" knife for 14 years? Stainless half straight/half serrated blade in 440V w/carbon fiber handle.

 

[TJx]

Victorinox Craftsman.
I carried a Spyderco in some form for years and finally came to the conclusion I very rarely use it away from home. At home a Stanley Classic 99 is typically a better tool for the most cutting jobs that I might have used a Spyderco.
The SAK, Stanley, a Opinel paring knife and a Spyderco serrated kitchen knife, covers pretty much 100% of my cutting needs.

 

[Pumpman1968]

I've been carrying the Gerber Paraframe mini knife for a while now as my EDC. For the size and price it's a great little knife.

I've been carrying one of these Gerbers for 4-5 years and it's held up great. Been sharpened numerous times and holds an edge well......but it gets abused. It is my first line of defense at work.

Unless I missed it, I don't see where anyone is carrying a pre-2005 USA Schrade knife.

 

[Larwyn]

I've been carrying one of these Gerbers for 4-5 years and it's held up great. Been sharpened numerous times and holds an edge well......but it gets abused. It is my first line of defense at work.

Unless I missed it, I don't see where anyone is carrying a pre-2005 USA Schrade knife.

You are right, but only because this question came up as recently as it did. I have attached a picture of seven USA made Schrades, at least one of which is a Schrade Walden (meaning it is older). Each one of these knives served as my every day carry for a good number of years.

The little Schrade Walden on the far left was in my pocket when I graduated High School in 1967 and I was still carrying it every day when I left the Air Force in 1976. It has seen much of the Pacific Air Force Command as well as good part of the United States. I have fond memories of using it to clean my nails while smoking a Marlboro on many domestic and international commercial flights. Actually most if not all of these knives have accompanied me on commercial airlines but I have not been on an airplane since long before 9/11.

The stockman next to it came next and it along with the large LB7 were my every day companions from about '77 through the 80's. The very small LB1 was on my keychain most of those same years.

The two Old Timer knives, both the fixed blade and the liner lock, were my choice when I was trapping racoons in the 80's. I kept them sharp for skinning and did not really carry them much unless I was on the trap line or "**********" a racoon.

The Uncle Henry stockman was a gift and only ever saw occasional use when I needed a "dressier" knife.

So, even though I currently carry a Case yellow handle trapper, I do carry lots of fond memories of Schrade knives and would not hesitate to put any of the ones pictured back in service if the need or whim arises.

 

[Sal Bandini]

Picked one of these up a few years ago on ebay