new pocket knife time

[Ratchet.]

I heard you all had some crazy knife laws. No locking blades at all?


If Guns Are Outlawed, Only Outlaws Will Have Guns.... I guess the same thing goes for knives.

pretty much no non knives allowed at all, no locking ones, or non folding and non locking folding knives over 2" if i remember right, so any one that is usefull....

and yeah same as the banning of handguns here.. handgun crime has gone up if i remember right

i used to ALWAYS carry a pocket knife of some description as a kid, never stabbed anyone with it, funny that...

 

[Harvey Melvin Richards]

Benchmade Auto Knife, very well made, and I rarely carry it. For me a Leatherman is a much more useful tool to carry, unless I'm going to a knife fight.

My old Buck probably holds a better edge than most of my knives. I'm also partial to the small keychain Swiss Army knives.

 

[Larwyn]

I own various knives from several different manufacturers. But 90% of the time the one I am carrying will be an older slip joint stockman's with carbon steel blades (not stainless). It is easy to put a fine edge on with nothing more than a good stone and strop (boot top will do) and will hold that edge for a reasonable period of time. Besides, sharpening a good knife is almost as relaxing as sittin' and whittlin'.

 

[twincam00]

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[CountryboyFX4]

Benchmade Auto Knife, very well made, and I rarely carry it. For me a Leatherman is a much more useful tool to carry, unless I'm going to a knife fight.

My old Buck probably holds a better edge than most of my knives. I'm also partial to the small keychain Swiss Army knives.

Is that knife even legal for you to carry? It is an auto knife! I have a CCW (Carrying Concealed Weapon Permit) that allows me to carry one! I have a Benchmade Infidel as a EDC (Every Day Carry) just for backup after the XD is out of ammo! I have been hassled by cops when they see it even though I have the CCW and am legally allowed to carry it! Do you get hassled for it?

 

[Harvey Melvin Richards]

Is that knife even legal for you to carry? It is an auto knife! I have a CCW (Carrying Concealed Weapon Permit) that allows me to carry one! I have a Benchmade Infidel as a EDC (Every Day Carry) just for backup after the XD is out of ammo! I have been hassled by cops when they see it even though I have the CCW and am legally allowed to carry it! Do you get hassled for it?

I doubt that it's legal, one of the reasons that I don't carry it. It's a very well made knife, the belt clip is reversible, so you could turn it into a boot knife.

 

[CountryboyFX4]

I doubt that it's legal, one of the reasons that I don't carry it. It's a very well made knife, the belt clip is reversible, so you could turn it into a boot knife.

If you want a good knife that is able to carry look into a Smith and Wesson Military & Police knife with M.A.G.I.C. or a Kershaw assisted knife they are really nice

 

[joeydawrench]

Hogue EX-01. Designed by Allen Elishewitz, made in the USA. Two blade styles (drop-point or tanto), four handle options (black Gmascus G10, green Gmascus G10, black aluminum, or green aluminum), two sizes (3.5" or 4"), and tip-up or tip-down carry. Superb steel (154-CM), polished edge, button lock, safety lock, incredibly strong, and smooth as silk. Lifetime warranty. I have three.

[/If you dont mind me asking what did you pay for them? I have been looking and I can not find them under $200 for the flip one

 

[JML2]

Try Amazon and Blade HQ.

 

[Hank McMauser]

Buck 482, it's cheap, holds an edge extremely well,lightweight, and it's U.S. made what more could you ask for for a twenty dollar bill?

 

[liftedtrucks]

So my trusty buck 110 has gone the way of the dodo who still makes a nice simple knife in the USA?

Case Sod Buster Jr. Get the Chromium Vanadium (CV) steel, it's easier to sharpen, stronger, and holds a better edge than the Tru-Sharp Stainless. Keep it oiled every so often and it won't rust. It's a strong, all purpose, traditional slip-joint knife. Made in the USA with a limited lifetime warranty.

I know the Buck 110 is a locking knife, the Sod Buster is not. I don't know if that's important to you or not. You really don't need a lock if you're using a knife properly. Go pick one up, you won't be dissapointed. I love mine, I got it at Tractor Supply for about thirty bucks. There's also a larger version for a little bit more cash, but I think the Jr. is the perfect size for EDC.

 

[vintagefan]

If you want something a little more traditional, Great Eastern Cutlery is an American company. Their knives are 100% USA made, by hand, in a small facility. They're also affordable considering what you get for your money. They make many different styles, in many different handle materials.

There are two "sub-brands" Tidioute and UN-X-LD, which are the value and premium lines respectively. Tidioute knives tend to have more subdued handle materials and ground finish blades with simple nail nicks, and UN-X-LD knives have polished blades with fancy pulls, and materials like genuine stag for the handles. They both have 1095 Carbon steel blades, and can get STUPID sharp.

They also make a GEC branded line which is less common, and has stainless blades.

www.greateasterncutlery.net

Here's one that is along the lines of your Buck 110:




Think Case or Buck, but a little more exclusive, and IMO a little more character. Each knife is very unique. They run around $100 depending on what you get, some more, some less.

 

[exmaxima]

Should look at the spyderco native knife. Lots of high end features at a low price. S30v blade stays sharp for days, made in Colorado.

Spydie Native is an excellent choice. I carry mine quite a bit, but at about the same price I think the new Delica 4 is better----the handle is grippier, there are steel liners to stiffen the handle, bronze washers make it much smoother than the Native, and the flat ground blade is a more universal working shape. The Delica uses VG-10 blade steel which will sharpen to a razor very easily; the Native's S30V is harder to get really sharp (mainly due to less refined heat treatment IMHO) but is indeed very durable.

$50 for a knife that will last for many years is a good value:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003CHANLO/?tag=atomicindus08-20

If you have big hands, the Stretch or Endura are even better (I have them as well)!

Good Luck!

 

[warmpancakes]

Well I finally bought a new Knife a Kershaw leek 1660br the black and red model grabbed it off ebay for 32.50 including shipping its not a blem

 

[ChrisF250]

Nice I have a kershaw blackout and have been very happy with it so far plus it was only 33$ at wal mart

 

[yjWrangler]

Very happy with my Kershaw Blur

 

[Roots]

Is that knife even legal for you to carry? It is an auto knife! I have a CCW (Carrying Concealed Weapon Permit) that allows me to carry one! I have a Benchmade Infidel as a EDC (Every Day Carry) just for backup after the XD is out of ammo! I have been hassled by cops when they see it even though I have the CCW and am legally allowed to carry it! Do you get hassled for it?

Auto knives are illegal to carry, possess, buy, or even sell in a large number of states. Some restrict them to only law enforcement and military.

I'm honestly surprised that your state extends CCW Permits, to include knives, and auto-knives at that. In the few states I've had permits, the legal statutes specifically mentioned it was only in reference to pistols. FWIW, I find it a bit absurd that a person can be licensed to carry a concealed pistol, but not a concealed knife.

I would love to have a Benchmade Infidel, it's IMO an all time classic design, sadly it'd just be an expensive trinket/toy where I live. So I can't justify their price, for not being able to practically use it.

 

[Eagle Point]

I have a Case #2159 LSSP new in the box from 1997 for sale in the classified if you are interested. More description and photo in the ad with other stuff.

 

[Robbie Tussin]

Grainger has a couple variations of the Benchmade Nitrous Stryker on clearance for $45. Seemed like a pretty good deal to me. They also have some fixed blade Benchmades for $23

http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/BENCHMADE-Folding-Knife-6XVP5

http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/BENCHMADE-Folding-Knife-6XVP4

http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/folding-knives/cutting-tools/hand-tools/ecatalog/N-92hZ1z0esuoZh9c

 

[NUTTSGT]

I've been carrying this S&W knife for about 10 years. It has served me very well at the FD and at home. I assumed when I bought it, since it was S&W, that it was made in the US. I was wrong and found out it was China made, makes it hard to recommend to others to buy.

 

[clark_nicholas]

I love pocket Knives and have several for different purposes I have a Benchmade Griptilian for hiking and outdoor stuff, a Paladin tool Power blade for work and couple crappy gerber knifes. How good is this snap on knife like the style of it and it may be my next knife

 

[canuckian]

^^ that's the kershaw chubby. I have a couple of them. Great little knife . It is a little wide, or chubby in the handle but that helps make it more comfortable to use, especially if you have bigger hands.

 

[justafurnaceman]

I'm a big Benchmade fan. I own several of them and put them to good use. I've used them for work and also in the kitchen. Great quality, they'll sharpen and tune them for you, and they look good. They're a bit expensive but I think that they're worth it. Hardest part is choosing which one to buy.

 

[otis66]

Schrade....

Old Timer is a bit big for everyday carry, I almost always have a Swiss Army on me, but the Old Timer is definitely a Knife!

Schrade is made over seas now.

 

[otis66]

I say go for Benchmade Griptilian CM154 blade or a Kershaw Blur with SV30 blade. Also there is nothing wrong with getting a new Buck 110 either.