Pocket Knives
- Thread starter mooman
- Start date
DrBailey
Member
I carry the cheapest knife I can find and some are free, because I loose them. I use them ,lay em down ,there gone.
I collect knives, like said above , the knives and tools all fascinated me . I have finally gotten over the knives, heres 4 pics.My grandson bought me the big knife so I wouldn`t loose it, I cant carry it , my pants wont stay up.
I collect knives, like said above , the knives and tools all fascinated me . I have finally gotten over the knives, heres 4 pics.My grandson bought me the big knife so I wouldn`t loose it, I cant carry it , my pants wont stay up.
Attachments
Last edited:
dustin19
Banned
lol agreed but it would be finny seeing there reaction in some way
DewittMotorsports
Well-known member
I carry a case 5172 ssp blue scroll
(Not mine but exactly like it)
(Not mine but exactly like it)
chevy302dz
Well-known member
Buck 110. Not only does it work well for a knife and a screw driver, it's a pretty good improvised hammer, too. I bet y'all would never be able to unstick a carburator float with one of those fancy lightweight knives!
I have a couple of other Bucks and a Leatherman Wave as well but the 110 is the one I almost always carry.nolatoolguy
Banned
Ive got a few, I have 2 ka-bars witch i dont always carry on me. I have 1 kershaw switch blade and one kershaw regular fold, there both like 3an half inch blades. The ka-bars have somewere around 8 inch blades. If ime NOT in school ile have one of my kershaws on me.
Bolster
Well-known member
I see some really sub-standard knife steel in this thread. Sorry but it needed to be said. (And some of you are carrying quality steel, so no offense intended your direction.)
About half you guys really need to pay attention to the stainless steel that's used in your knife...unless you just use it for spreading butter and actually like sharpening it on a daily basis. There have been major (I mean MAJOR) advances in stainless steel since the 1980s and 1990s, but some of you guys are carrying lard-soft stainless blades of yesteryear and have no idea, apparently, there's anything better...or don't care.
Stay away from those horrible 320, 410, 420, 420HD, 420J2, 440A, 12C27, 8cr13mov, AUS-4, AUS-6, GIN-1 stainless steels. They have two advantages: doesn't rust, making a 'pretty' knife; and it's soft enough the mfg'r can stamp it from a blank, and make it cheap. It's OK for a collector-only knife, but for real use you need to get a modern stainless steel that can't be blank stamped. If it's stainless and the mfgr doesn't say what kind of steel it is, YOU probably have a knife with cheap, bendy steel that won't stay sharp through even a modest task.
Yeah, I know, you're happy with it and you love it...that's what they always say. But sometime, try a good steel knife, and you'll be blown away at the difference in edge retention and ability to hold a more acute edge without degradation.
About half you guys really need to pay attention to the stainless steel that's used in your knife...unless you just use it for spreading butter and actually like sharpening it on a daily basis. There have been major (I mean MAJOR) advances in stainless steel since the 1980s and 1990s, but some of you guys are carrying lard-soft stainless blades of yesteryear and have no idea, apparently, there's anything better...or don't care.
Stay away from those horrible 320, 410, 420, 420HD, 420J2, 440A, 12C27, 8cr13mov, AUS-4, AUS-6, GIN-1 stainless steels. They have two advantages: doesn't rust, making a 'pretty' knife; and it's soft enough the mfg'r can stamp it from a blank, and make it cheap. It's OK for a collector-only knife, but for real use you need to get a modern stainless steel that can't be blank stamped. If it's stainless and the mfgr doesn't say what kind of steel it is, YOU probably have a knife with cheap, bendy steel that won't stay sharp through even a modest task.
Yeah, I know, you're happy with it and you love it...that's what they always say. But sometime, try a good steel knife, and you'll be blown away at the difference in edge retention and ability to hold a more acute edge without degradation.
Last edited:
mkdive
Well-known member
Dont hold back Bolster! Your right though.
Bolster
Well-known member
Should we tell them what the good steels are?
Or will everyone just get pissed off if they don't see theirs on the list?
Last edited:
Strouty
Well-known member
Any of the spyderco knives are great. I have three that i carry depending on what i think I will be doing. I prefer the all stainless instead of the plastic handle. They look timeless and wipe clean no matter what i cut with it. I have a fully serrated, half and half, and a regular blade.
Strouty
Well-known member
Some of the best stainless steel knives come from Seki-City Japan. I think all of spyderco knives are made from that steel.
rwhite692
Well-known member
I carry this SOG Aegis, and I really, really like this knife. I have had a few Kershaws but this one is my all time favorite. Check out the full review this guy did, here:
Last edited:
GregN
Well-known member
Kershaw Ken Onion Chive. Small enough not to notice, but always there when I need it. I also always carry a Maratac AAA LED Flashlight http://www.countycomm.com/aaa.html
arkangel06
Banned
German made 5'' blade Ill post pics some other time Im at work now...
My multi-tool EDC is a Leatherman Wave.
I had a Ken Onion knife and the spring mechanism on it failed. Sent it in, and they sent back a totally different knife, that I really didn't like. Kinda soured me on them.
I also had a benchmade at one point in time that I really liked, but I misplaced it and haven't yet been able to find it.
Now, my EDC knife is a SOG Flash II, with the FAST opening. I like it a lot. Nicely balanced, with a straight edge so I can sharpen it easily, and a nice handle (albeit plastic). Also, the handle on it has a nice shape, so it is easy to use as an...uh...multipurpose tool without worrying about your hand slipping onto the blade.
I had a Ken Onion knife and the spring mechanism on it failed. Sent it in, and they sent back a totally different knife, that I really didn't like. Kinda soured me on them.
I also had a benchmade at one point in time that I really liked, but I misplaced it and haven't yet been able to find it.
Now, my EDC knife is a SOG Flash II, with the FAST opening. I like it a lot. Nicely balanced, with a straight edge so I can sharpen it easily, and a nice handle (albeit plastic). Also, the handle on it has a nice shape, so it is easy to use as an...uh...multipurpose tool without worrying about your hand slipping onto the blade.
Gareth68
Well-known member
Fred Carter or Spyderco
Boost Creep
Well-known member
these are my usuals. more often the benchmade though
I've also got an auto opener that was issued to me. Best pocket knife I have ever owned and I've got about 15-20 different knives of varying brands.
december45
Well-known member
- Joined
- Apr 13, 2009
- Messages
- 1,580
View media item 4000my genuine "Roy Rogers" pocket knife with secret blade release
Last edited:
Bolster
Well-known member
It appears that most people don't give a hoot about the steel in their knife. In fact, even in this thread, you find almost zero curiosity about steel grades.
The Seki steel you're referring to is likely VG-10. However Spyderco uses a whole range of excellent steels. Spyderco and Benchmade are often cited as the leaders in the "mass market but excellent steel" knife arena. There are many producers with smaller markets that exclusively use exotic and botique steels. And there are some mass market mfgrs that put upgrade steel into a couple of models, such as Kershaw & Boker. However it is difficult to find a Benchmade or a Spyderco with poor steel.
Since there's little curiosity or interest in superior steels in this thread, let me just make this one recommendation:
If the manufacturer is bragging about the type of steel they use, and putting that steel at the top of the list of attributes, and if the knife is pricey and from a known respected brand, chances are you're getting good steel. It's not foolproof (eg, Cold Steel brags about their steel, which is widely acknowledged to be of low quality), but generally knives of crappy steel aren't advertised regarding the steel being used. Crappy knives will generally be advertised based on their design or handle materials.
Top grade steels are very expensive. I recollect that ZDP-189, for instance, is about 20x as expensive as the excellent super steel, VG-10. That's from memory, so don't quote me on it. But the point is, you really *can* expect a better knife to cost more, due to quality of steel alone.
Last edited:
It appears that most people don't give a hoot about the steel in their knife. In fact, even in this thread, you find almost zero curiosity about steel grades.
No quite... I was gladly boasting about the Damascus steel in mine!
Handyman163
Well-known member
More often than not, I carry my Cold Steel Recon 1 folder with the spear point 1/2 serrated. I wish it was only serrated for 1" of the blade instead of 2". It's pretty much what mood I'm in or where I'm going. I love fixed blades to a fault - I just don't go anywhere where I can carry them, or have much of a need for them.
Other common choices:
CRKT M21-14
CRKT M16-14FDZ
CRKT M16-13FDZ
Kershaw Leek stainless
Beretta Airlight
CRKT M16-13Z
Other common choices:
CRKT M21-14
CRKT M16-14FDZ
CRKT M16-13FDZ
Kershaw Leek stainless
Beretta Airlight
CRKT M16-13Z
Attachments
Last edited:
Teken
Well-known member
I was walking around in the mall one day with this, and couldn't figure out why people were staring at me . . .
Must have not liked my hair cut I guess . . .
I kid, I kid . . . But, it would have been really funny to walk around with one!
Must have not liked my hair cut I guess . . .
I kid, I kid . . . But, it would have been really funny to walk around with one!
dirttracker18
Well-known member
Slightly off topic but may be a good idea for you guys getting married. I bought a nice lot of Kershaws for all the men in my wedding party and had their names engraved on them.
I wanted something that was different, manly and useful. I got one for myself too. wish I had a picture of in handy.
Feel free to steal the idea if you like it. The boys all loved them.
Got two more for my dad and hers as well (hers happens to collect knives and ALWAYS has one on hand, I think this one became his "dress" knife.
I wanted something that was different, manly and useful. I got one for myself too. wish I had a picture of in handy.
Feel free to steal the idea if you like it. The boys all loved them.
Got two more for my dad and hers as well (hers happens to collect knives and ALWAYS has one on hand, I think this one became his "dress" knife.
GregN
Well-known member
I would love to see a photo of the engraving when you get a chance. I will be jumping off that cliff in the near future, and that seems like a good idea.
Teken
Well-known member
Did you follow the knife tradition, and have them offer you back a coin, or silver dollar etc?
Just curious for all you Knife/Law guys. How serious is it to be caught with a switch blade? I was thinking about carrying one strictly for protection when we go downtown, etc. I want something that if I need it quick it's there. But if I were pulled over and happened to be search, I don't want to go to jail either.
Teken
Well-known member
If its not a EDC, and doesn't conform to the local laws of the land where you live that is a risk you have to decide upon.
I don't take a chance, just carry one of the EDC's which I consider throw away if it got lost, no big loss in terms of cash, or personal.
Auto's are pretty much banned in any local town, only person's allowed to carry fully automatic knives are those in uniform, or military.
I had a little bit of a problem buying one, because the vendor stated only for leo's and those in the armed forces.
But, he sold me one knowing my back ground, and intent . . . Also military support doesn't hurt either . . .
Bolster
Well-known member
No need for an auto, you can open many of today's knives with a hole/lug on the blade almost as fast, and some people argue "as fast."
Also there are now "Emerson Wave" knives that have a finger machined on the top of the blade; it catches the corner of your pants pocket and deploys on draw. That would be faster than an auto, and 100% legal.
Even if I'm 1/10 second slower with a manual open, I don't see the need to risk jail time for it.
highland512
Well-known member
This is what I carry everyday.
CRKT P.E.C.K.
Specifications
* Blade: Length: 1.75" (44 mm)
* Thickness: 0.10" (2.5 mm)
* Steel: 420J2, 52-55 HRC
* Closed: Handle length: 2.625" (67 mm)
* Open: Overall length: 4.25" (108 mm)
* Weight: 0.9 oz. (26 g)
And I love it!!!
CRKT P.E.C.K.
Specifications
* Blade: Length: 1.75" (44 mm)
* Thickness: 0.10" (2.5 mm)
* Steel: 420J2, 52-55 HRC
* Closed: Handle length: 2.625" (67 mm)
* Open: Overall length: 4.25" (108 mm)
* Weight: 0.9 oz. (26 g)
And I love it!!!
Teken
Well-known member
Here is a old picture I posted up awhile ago when I almost threw out all of these knives when I moved, thank God I checked first! Almost as bad I almost dumped out the box that had the Spyderco, Benchmade, SOG, knives in another random box . . .
Here is one of the box's that almost got thrown out . . .
Here is one of the box's that almost got thrown out . . .
Look at an Emerson Karambit
Scooterfish
Well-known member
EDC = every day carry. Look at some of the "assisted open" knives to avoid legal problems with a switch blade.
