So, let's find me a new pocket knife!

Sat Apr 26, 2008 9:44 pm

For a few years now, I've been carrying a Columbia River Knife and Tool KISS around:

While it's thin, simple, and generally a nice little piece, one's hand tends to slid toward the blade if you encounter resistance while cutting. Nasty!

So, it's time to retire it. I'm open to suggestions, let's see what you've got!

Note: Don't mention a multi-tool. I've got a very nice Gerber that comes with me most places, but there's no good place for it to live other than it's pouch, and sometimes that's just not an option.
Modified by charlieo at 5:19 AM 4/27/2008

Post by **Mr1der** » Sun Apr 27, 2008 2:23 pm

I'm a fan of the Kerhsaws with the assisted opening.

I carry a Kershaw Blur on me. 60 bills at walmart with a wicked sharp factory edge I still haven't sharpened.

had it for 9 months or so....

fast and easy to open...it's got a solid build and a nice design...a very positive grip.

the biggest plus for me is that it's quite thin really...doesn't really intrude when sitting in the car or anything...especially nice considering it's size.

mine has a Tanto half serrated blade...I'd opt for a plain blade as the serrations are really deep and just kinda get rounded off.

Sun Apr 27, 2008 10:28 pm

I enjoy most of Kershaw's designs, though I sliced the piss outta my thumb trying to open an early Onion.

The problem with your option is that the clip doesn't render the knife flush. This is a bit of an annoyance for me with a knife that is carried in pocket.

I'm now looking into this:The Benchmade PIKA II. I'm more than pleased with my other Benchmade, but they're normally much too expensive for an EDC. This one though, is not! Cooool. Interesting that Benchmade is knocking off Spyderco.

Also, while convenient, these other forums don't get a whole lot of traffic, do they?

Post by **Mr1der** » Mon Apr 28, 2008 1:56 pm

nope...

that does look a lot like a Spyderco....

Post by **Fenvy** » Mon Apr 28, 2008 2:08 pm

I recommend this particular type of pocket knife:

the plasma cutter

Post by **krazydriver** » Thu May 01, 2008 9:21 am

Benchmade benchmite 2 Slightly longer then the CRK, and an easier handle design. Average price ~$27

I run on the dangerous side, i'm usually carrying around a benchmade 3.5" butterfly.

Thu May 01, 2008 4:28 pm

krazydriver wrote:Benchmade benchmite 2 Slightly longer then the CRK, and an easier handle design. Average price ~$27

I run on the dangerous side, i'm usually carrying around a benchmade 3.5" butterfly.

Too small, the KISS has a 3" blade. I'd like to match that.

On carrying balisongs:While Florida is GREAT to concealed carriers, they're plain stupid for those of us without them (but mines in the mail!). The only thing I can conceal is an "average pocketknife." However, I can open carry anything. Stupid.

Once my CCP comes in, I'll be carrying a push-dagger to supplement my Kal-Tec or cover for it when it's not practical. I DO still want an "average pocketknife" with no defensive aspirations.

Post by **djb5118** » Sat May 03, 2008 5:34 pm

benchmades are sick! I have one that I use for my trips...i think its the griptillian. its real nice!

Post by **RiverRogue** » Wed May 07, 2008 4:24 am

The last knife you'll ever buy (unless you loose it or law enforcement confiscates it)

Emerson CQC-7 if price is not an object.

Here's a page on what they make.

http://www.emersonknives.com/Tact_index.html

Post by **Mr1der** » Fri May 09, 2008 4:23 pm

they're great knifes...a bit big though.

Repo and the Rogue Warrior carry them..can't argue that.

Post by **srpowered240sx** » Tue May 13, 2008 11:22 am

i love my kershaw, lifetime gaurantee.

Post by **Otto.** » Sun May 18, 2008 9:07 pm

Just get another CRKT. Great knives! I have their KISS 2-timer. I just display it and dont do any cutting because its so nice looking.

Post by **darens13** » Thu May 29, 2008 9:36 am

ive got the bottom one. i got it at big 5 for like $10. ive had it for like 3 years and its been a good knife. good knife if you dont want to spend a lot.

Post by **qat727** » Thu May 29, 2008 11:42 pm

srpowered240sx wrote:i love my kershaw, lifetime gaurantee.

I had the Kershaw Whirlwind, the silver version of that knife. I loved it, but somebody stole it. Most money I ever spent on a knife.

Boker makes some good quality knives you might want to check out. One of the more interesting ones I saw had a retracting pocket clip. http://www.knifecenter.com/kc_...10560

I've carried one like this for years (different wood handles, but same blade):

Frost Cutlery makes it and calls it the Little Warrior. It's cheap and hard to destroy. It also won't hold an edge for crap. Suits me alright, though.

Post by **Repo Man** » Wed Jun 04, 2008 10:30 am

Mr1der wrote:they're great knifes...a bit big though.

Repo and the Rogue Warrior carry them..can't argue that.

Yep, I carry a CQC-7 as well as others. I have a standard issue Spyderco Endura in my pocket right now with a non-serrated blade. There are some higher-end folders I would like to have, but I don't see the point just yet.

Post by **Mr1der** » Thu Jun 05, 2008 1:23 pm

yup.

I need a nice smaller one...I do love the Kershaw though....

<---really more of a one knife kinda person...I've got a nice pocket knife and sheath (Ka-Bar Next gen)

Fri Jun 06, 2008 11:04 pm

Found it!

Gerber EVO jr.

It's damn near a copy of my beloved CRKT M16, but smaller, with the clip the way I like it, and a lot cheaper. $13 out the door. It'll make a nice match to the steal of an $11 Gerber multitool I picked up a few years ago.

Which is odd, really, as I'm pretty brand-loyal and Gerber wasn't on my loyalty list. We'll see if they can worm their way onto it.

Post by **Mr1der** » Mon Jun 09, 2008 4:27 pm

blade steel?

Mon Jun 09, 2008 5:35 pm

440 SS

Post by **BMAR240SX** » Mon Jun 09, 2008 5:36 pm

You guy's are creepy sometimes

Post by **Mr1der** » Tue Jun 10, 2008 2:19 pm

nah, we're just not sissies from the north.

the South knows how to roll son.

Post by **Repo Man** » Wed Jun 11, 2008 1:11 pm

Mr1der wrote:nah, we're just not sissies from the north.

the South knows how to roll son.

Johnny Reb FTW. I may live in Indy, but my roots are in Arkansas.

Post by **Mr1der** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 4:50 pm

the misconception norther states have of us tends to piss me off...mainly the drawl part...hell, they butcher the english langauge just as bad or worse that we do down here

<---knows how to field dress a deer...won't starve as long as I've got a gun and some firewood.

Post by **krazydriver** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 5:45 pm

I live in NY, but most of my relatives live down south. It's all cool.Honestly... yeah everyone butchers the language.<- can kill and eat things, with or without fire.

Bmar is just that way from being in queens. The city people can't handle the "wilderness"

Post by **MinisterofDOOM** » Mon Jun 16, 2008 10:25 pm

Why didn't I find this thread sooner?

I LOVE my pocket knife. It's a Gerber Valloton.

Assisted-open (once unlocked, a little nudge is all it takes to open the blade, but at the same time it doesn't open accidentally). It has a lock so it won't open in your pocket.

It feels good in your hand and has a nice solid heft appropriate to a knife of it's quality. But the way it opens and closes is simply superb. Smooth, clean, effortless action either way. It's a one-handed knife. Instead of a traditional thumb or spine lock like most pocket knives, the knife locks (open or closed) with the thumb slide you see in the picture above. Easiest knife to open and close I've ever used, but the blade still stays open or closed until you release the lock. EVERY knife should use this lock system.

It's adjustment and cleaning friendly (just don't loose the tiny ball that serves as the bearing for the slide lock mechanism--although you shouldn't, as it's embedded into the slide). It has a metal clip on the side not pictured.

Post by **Mr1der** » Wed Jun 18, 2008 4:22 pm

I've yet to open my Kershaw in the pocket...had it fly open when I've dropped it changing pants a few times...

stabbed my toe with it yesterday.

nothing to do with it opening...just me being a retard.

Post by **krazydriver** » Wed Jun 18, 2008 4:33 pm

Here's my knew piece of awesome. 3 months i've been waiting...Benchmade model-42 butterfly knife. 4.2" blade, opened it's like 9.4" overall.Titanium handles so it's nice and light and flips easy.

Wed Jun 18, 2008 6:00 pm

MinisterofDOOM wrote:Why didn't I find this thread sooner?

What is "because these sub-forums are a terrible idea and get very little traffic," Alex?

Butterflies are awesome. Like I've said, though, in FL, you can't carry them without a CCP (still waiting for my paperwork to go through). I know some dude who can make those suckers dance, though.

Post by **Mr1der** » Sun Jun 22, 2008 1:17 pm

they're fun to play with, but I've got no pratcial use for them :P

that looks like a fine knife though...can't go wrong with Benchmade.

Post by **blindsnyper** » Fri Jun 27, 2008 3:21 am

kershaw mini-mojito?

the blade is 2 5/8 inch i beleive. spring assisted for easy one handed use.

i will be getting this one around christmas because i have the hook-up with kershaw and can get them for 1/2 price, but only once a year

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