Pocket Knife

[500bbc]

Who here carries a pocket knife?

I've always had one usually just a small pen knife style but have started carrying a
2-3/4" blade length lock back. Just a cheepo with a plastic handle and stainless blade.
Suggestions on make and model?

 

[djunkie]

I've always been a fan of the Kershaws. I bought one for me and the guys in my wedding. I don't carry it all the time but I use it quite a bit.

 

[ROC]

For years I've been carrying the Benchmade Mel Pardue design. Excellent knive.

Mine is black.

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_...19x00001a&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=SPM866967701

Check this guy out too. Some think he's a dork, but, he really does give solid reviews of many things fun, like knives.


http://www.youtube.com/user/nutnfancy

 

[Dave Wettlaufer]

Really you should just go where they have a decent selection and pick something you like. There are way too many different knives.

With that said, I'm a fan of Buck Knives.
http://www.buckknives.com/index.cfm

* 100 years of experience
* Performance depends on the right steel
* The soul of the blade: heat treating
* We use state-of-the-art technology
* We have a handle on materials
* Where our best ideas come from
* A knife to last a lifetime
* Custom knives
* The 4-Ever Warranty

Behind every Buck knife is 100 years of experience and craftsmanship. We use the very best materials and state-of-the-art technology to create knives that meet the exacting demands you would expect of a high quality knife. And we stand behind every knife we make with our 4-Ever Warranty.

At Buck, you?ll always find a wide range of knives to choose from. Each knife we bring to market has been thoughtfully designed and engineered. Blending the right properties into stainless steel will ensure that your knife has the right hardness and strength. Heat-treating or tempering the blade helps the knife hold its edge longer and makes it easier for you to re-sharpen the blade. It?s the heart and soul of the blade in our humble opinion.

And yes, we really do sweat the small stuff. We also ask a lot of questions of people who use our knives. Some of our best ideas come from the people who use our knives the most. We make knives that meet the needs of our customers. We don?t follow market gimmicks. In fact, we can even make a knife just for you in our Custom Knife Shoppe

 

[MMD]

I heard Buck now has their knives made in China? :bash:

 

[Yellowboat]

I have a kershaw leek or scalion on me always.

 

[Dave Wettlaufer]

Look through the Buck site. It tells you if its Made in USA or imported. The price gives it away most times.

My Kershaw is made in Japan. The pivot broke...:grumble:

 

[Guest]

Just for the fun of it, a few years ago, Brown & I were at the sandbar.....on a 3 day drunk.....and I plunged my pocketknife into his forearm....He never gave it back...

 

[digger]

I bought one of these on woot.com for a $100 one night. They are pretty nice.

http://sogknives.com/store/product419.html

 

[Vmjtc3]

I do a lot of hiking and backpacking so this is the one that works for me.
http://m.rei.com/mt/www.rei.com/pro...0019B9C043EB&mr:referralID=NA&un_jtt_redirect

 

[skipperw10]

Have one in my pocket everyday...I like the serrated combo blade, I have spent years on horseback, roping cattle and doing various chores...when you get in a bind with wild cattle at one end of your rope and a 1200lb horse at the other, a good sharp knife will save your ass.....I have never had a problem with a Spiderco........JMO

 

[OutCole'd]

I carry this little Buck and use the hell out of it every day.

http://www.buckknives.com/index.cfm?event=product.detail&productID=2920

I like it because it's small & thin, and not bulky in my pocket.

 

[YoPengo]

Black Spyde.


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[Wicky]

Buck moved to Idaho fyi

 

[C-2]

Gerber Fast Draw with the clip removed. It's thin, holds a good edge, and opens like a switchblade. I've had this knife for 2 years and it's my EDC...and still opening quick as ever.

Best $40 I ever spent.

http://www.cabelas.com/tactical-knives-gerber-f-a-s-t-draw-8482-knives.shtml

 

[stoker22405]

I carry Emerson daily....

 

[Sun burners]

SPYDERCO.

 

[Motor Boater]

Lots of good knifes out there, spyderco, gerber. I carry a SOG myself.

 

[LowRiver2]

Cold Steel Gunsite edition 4 3/4" blade-24/7,

Work knives: Husky razor knives: have to cut into lots of "supicious packages"(suitcases/back packs-etc.) on calls, much cheaper than using a good blade

 

[Dan Lorenze]

I have a kershaw leek or scalion on me always.

X2

 

[pronstar]

I carry a multi-tool...has a knife + much more shit.

The knives (straight & serrated) get the most use, but the other shit comes in handy as well.

Got tired of replacing expenive Gerbers & SOGs when I lose them...so I carry a Leatherman now.

 

[MisplacedSooner]

I always carry a browning 2 blade knife, it never leaves my pocket unless I go on a airplane and I always feel naked not having it...Ive carried that knife for over 10 years.

 

[Old Man Havasu]

I heard Buck now has their knives made in China? :bash:

True. They left commie Californiaand moved to Idaho. The Bucks I sell are all inports. They may make some high end knives in house?

 

[Wicky]

If you want a knife, the "Infidel" is absolutely fucking awesome. Available at most sporting good stores here in Idaho. Once you've played with one, you have to have one!! Spendy, but worth it.
YouTube - Benchmade 3300 Infidel: Overpriced Coolness

 

[9er]

Spyderco. Everyday. One of these saved my life when I was shooting on location. Also doubles as a bottle opener, just sayin.

 

[Dave Wettlaufer]

True. They left commie Californiaand moved to Idaho. The Bucks I sell are all inports. They may make some high end knives in house?

Most of their knives seem to be made here.

You can click on each knife on their website and it tells you.

Out of the first 20 "everyday" knives, the Made in USA knives are $26-$54...the imports are $19-$28...14 out of those 20 are made here.:hmm

 

[Dave Wettlaufer]

And thanks a lot...I'm not supposed to be knife shopping! Maybe my son is getting a pocket knife for Christmas...:hmm

 

[wolfie]

I have a 2" pocket knife that I carry everywhere with me except on a plane. I'll still take it with in my checked baggage. I couldn't imagine not having it with me. I bought it for my father 20+ years ago for his birthday to replace one he had that finally fell apart. He carried it with him everywhere. After he passed away 8 years ago, I asked my mom if I could have it. I've carried it with me ever since.

 

[Dave Wettlaufer]

What kind is it?

 

[Wicky]

This is what I carry in my pocket on a daily basis granted, I have about a 12" razor sharp sushi knife in my hand just about every minute of the working day.

 

[Froggystyle]

Ever since I was a firefighter and the Spyderco's first came out I have been carrying one every day. The serrated blade goes right through nylon seat belt webbing, where a sharp straight blade has problems.

Once I got to the teams, they issued us Spyderco's, and I carried one in the field since we were so hard on them, figured I would carry an issued knife so when tips and everything else got broken off cutting open ammo crates etc... I wouldn't fall on my sword over it.

My daily carry is one of the first issue Benchmade "Emerson". I have #703 of 1000 on the original and only issue, prior to Emerson going off on his own. They call it the CQC7, or the BM970 since it has a semi-serrated blade and a Tanto tip. I had two buddies with "real" Emerson CQC6 custom knives, and there was a five year wait for them, and they were over $600 at the time. Emerson was swamped, with huge demand, so he teamed up with Benchmade, a phenomenal knife company and built the CQC7 for one year. Great knife, and I have had it for 15 years and never sharpened it. Strong statement considering how much I use it.

Incidentally, he started Emerson Tactical Folders the next year, and sold out one years worth of production in four hours at the Shot Show in 1996.

Need to get a new clip bolt for it. Lost the little screw going through the wash or something.

Anyway, I highly recommend anything by Benchmade or Emerson.

 

[WTRR]

A.G. Russell One Handed Knife

 

[rivergoer]

KA-BAR usmc fighting knife. dont care if it doesnt fit in my pocket.:skull

 

[Buddy]

I love my little kershaw, opens with a flick. I also carry a leatherman skelatool wich has a real cool caribiner clip so you dont have to stick it in you pocket or have a sheath.

 

[500bbc]

OK

Specifics:

Quick one hand open, did I say quick?
Easy to close one handed if possible.
I like the half serrated edge on the cheepo I've been using and it has a drop point. Should I go with a different point? Tanto?
Why?

Sounds like any major manufacturer is fine, I've had good use out of Buck and Gerber.

 

[djunkie]

OK

Specifics:

Quick one hand open, did I say quick?
Easy to close one handed if possible.
I like the half serrated edge on the cheepo I've been using and it has a drop point. Should I go with a different point? Tanto?
Why?

Sounds like any major manufacturer is fine, I've had good use out of Buck and Gerber.

This is the one I have. Does all you said.

http://www.kershawknives.com/productdetails.php?id=438&brand=kershaw

 

[Flyinbowtie]

I carried a folding buck on duty for 25 years.
I think I have three of them.
When I retired I dug out the Old Timer my Dad gave me way back, then one day realized I should probably put it away for one of the boys.
Some good suggestions here guys. I need a new carry knife so I'll snoop around.
Sorta surprised nobody else has said Old Timer...

 

[Cole Trickle]

This is the one I have. Does all you said.

http://www.kershawknives.com/productdetails.php?id=438&brand=kershaw

Bad ass knife.....

Kershaws are bad ass and super sharp

I used to have one w/o a broken tip:bash::grumble::swear

 

[djunkie]

Bad ass knife.....

Kershaws are bad ass and super sharp

I used to have one w/o a broken tip:bash::grumble::swear

So you fucked it up eh? :swear

 

[Cole Trickle]

So you fucked it up eh? :swear

yep....:bash::grumble:

I figure I can just round the edge and re sharpen it. Only like 1/16 of a inch broke off. I don't even remember what I was using it for now

 

[lebel409]

Spyderco Rescue...straight blade.

I had a spyderco Delica (?) with a serrated blade and never used the serrated part except to sharpen pencils, and broke the tip a few times...so the Rescue is a heavier blade and there's no sharp tip to break and it's lasted me at least 16 years.

I carry it ALL the time. People ask why I feel the need to carry a knife...but I'm a pretty popular guy at christmas when the gifts are being opened...:rotflmao:

 

[djunkie]

yep....:bash::grumble:

I figure I can just round the edge and re sharpen it. Only like 1/16 of a inch broke off. I don't even remember what I was using it for now

Dick. I spent a lot of money on those damm knives. :swear:skull:skull