pocket knife

[AkFordfan]

This is the gerber I use daily, I am a mechanic so its used for scraping gaskets, prying on stuff, stripping wires, cutting open cans and whatever else I decide to do with it. And it will still lay a finger open real easy.
EVO Mid - Tanto, Serrated

 

[Bad Attitude]

Benchmade makes really durable knives, I carry a Benchmade Bone Collector every day.

 

[Bad Attitude]

 

[GySgt Hartman]

I need a good durable pocket knife.. I destroy knives at work( construction) and need a dependable pocket knife... was looking at the Gerber 06 F.A.S.T. . What do you guys carry? Does any of you have this knife?

Gerber 06 FAST - Tanto, Serrated

I've been a Gerber fan since the early 80's. I have a rather large collection of Mk II's in the safe. Now I will admit since Pete sold the company to Fiskars it's never been the same.

With that said I carry this one daily: Fast Draw - Fine Edge

It holds a good edge, pretty durable, and it's cheap. "thumbsup"

 

[Helicopter Len]

Both those Gerbers and the Benchmade look nice too, bit spoiled here in Oregon, have Gerber, Buck, Kersha, leather man, and CRKT close by

 

[dkf]

For a quick grab quick opening knife I have 2 SOG Sogzilla large knives. They are all black with a full plain edge, no serrations. I have put next to a razor edge on it many times with my Spyderco sharpener. Cheap enough to keep two on hand in case one breaks and you do not cry if you loose one or screw it up using it for rough duty. Backup knife I carry is a Victronox Pioneer which also can take a good edge. Plus it has a bottle opener on it so if someone gives you a beer you can have it open before they give you the opener.:ror:

 

[opek]

Damn I have some girly hands. :lmao:

 

[gdhknives]

Benchmade and Spyderco are my favorites. Both make affordable knives with Chinese steel to compete with the likes of CKRC, Buck, ect . Their USA made lines are amazing, just pricey. Mostly though, find one that feels good in your hand as with pistols.

 

[322]

SOG Aegis Tanto, the spring assist is nice and it keeps its edge, plus their headquarters is next town over so I head over and get the factory seconds for half price.

SOG Aegis Tanto Knife With Serrated Blade From SOG Specialty Knives & Tools

 

[93 FORD BRONCO]

:: Spyderco :: "thumbsup"

Agreed! Spyderco makes great knifes. I've had mine for almost a year now. I couldn't tell you the model but the whole knife is made of G2 stainless. I don't use it for hardcore stuff but it still gets used pretty regularly and still keeps a nice edge.

 

[Rocklobst3r]

I use a Gerber Torch 1, I like it.
Torch I - Drop Point, Fine Edge

 

[wnwn]

Gerbers are very nice knives. I have a few, and have had some more in the past, and will have more in the future.

Things to think about:


How does it feel in your hand?

Its like a gun or gun grip, a bat, a steering wheel, or the neck of a guitar. What is good for one, is not for another. I love the feel of a Browning Hi-Power or Colt 1911, but absolutely hate the feel of a Glock.


How well does it fit your pocket?

Which direction does the tip point when closed and in your pocket? Is it comfortable in your pocket.


Do you like the way it opens?


As far as designs, you cant beat a tanto. The tips are not hard to sharpen, and neither are the serrations. Get a basic knife sharpening kit, and you should have a bar with diamonds, a bar with flat ceramic, and a bar with a triangular piece of ceramic. Pretty inexpensive and easy. The tanto tip is superior in many ways in that the end does not taper down, and suffer from an increase chance of breaking. The tanto will punch through tons of things - I changed a tire on a 4x4 ATV with my Buck Nighthawk tanto. I cut the tire off, then pried off the braided bead cable. Blade was perfectly fine. a tanto also has 4 cutting points. the very tip of the blade, the forward edge, the main edge, and the point where the main and forward edges meet. I have seen some interesting working done with all 4.

I have plenty of serrated, and non-serrated knives. Under many conditions, you will really appreciate the serrations.


I make my own knives, I modify purchased knives, and I just buy knives.
99% of the time I carry 1. 90%+ of the time I carry 2.

I am also a fan of spear shaped blades with a half-blade length false edge on the top. Drop points are okay, but I dont like clip points. Kerambits, well 2 kerambits turn a person into a velociraptor "thumbsup""thumbsup" - nuff said!!

Daggers have a special place too.

Go fondle some knives, and get what feels good, and has a blade of good quality steel.

P.S. - always keep it sharp

 

[Charlie-III]

Agreed! Spyderco makes great knifes. I've had mine for almost a year now. I couldn't tell you the model but the whole knife is made of G2 stainless. I don't use it for hardcore stuff but it still gets used pretty regularly and still keeps a nice edge.

+1, I have a folding one given to me by a couple ~20 years ago when they moved away.
It's with me almost everyday, cuts lots of items, and does well.
It's a "open with one hand" clip on knife. It's also likely a bit short based on what you're looking for.

 

[D19er]

I really needed a pocket knife a.s.a.p so I went to Dick's Sporting goods and picked up this SOG Trident Tanto
SOG Trident Tanto Knife. The Trident Tanto From SOG Specialty Knives & Tools

This blade is razor sharp... will see how long it lasts in the field!!! Will post up a review in a month after using and abusing this SOG Trident..."thumbsup"

 

[cbr6fs]

I carry a Doug Ritter RSK MK1, which is basically a Benchmade Griptilian with a better quality blade.

Fantastic knife, tough as, holds an edge and is big enough to be useful but not THAT big you notice it's weight.
Only real downside i found were the stock scales gave a echoy twang when flicking open, granted i'm a bit fussy but it just took the edge off what i felt was pretty much my ideal EDC.

So i ordered up a set of Carbon scales from a Cuscadi

You can see the difference in design here, the stock ones are hollow and it's difficult to describe without hearing it, but they kind of give and echoy sound when flipping open.

Scales fitted together with a Titanium clip

For my needs i've found the knife to be pretty much perfect, the new scales really do feel and sound a million times better.
As is usually the case though i did some searching and reading and found many folks rated the Wilkins scales, so i ordered a second knife and a set of Wilkins scales.

Not impressed to be honest, they are no where as comfortable to use with my hand size, and the cheaper (half the price) Cuscadi scales feel and look a LOT better quality wise.

So if your not as fussy as me then a stock Ritter griptilian makes a fantastic EDC knife, if you are fussy then i'd still rate the Ritter with custom scales over most knifes of the same value.

 

[badhoopty]

i got one of the cheap little gerbers, ive never had a really nice knife so maybe im missing out, but it does me fine and i like the size.

 

[johnnyh66]

I really like my Kershaw Blur. Solid knife, has held it's edge, easy one handed operation and fairly light weight.
Tanto Blur |  Kershaw Knives

I wouldn't have chose the Tanto blade but I bought it for about half price here on RCC.

 

[Big Daddy]

I'd stay away from serrated unless you need them for something. I ended up reshaping my blade and getting rid of the serrated part on my Cold Steel. I should just get a good knife, but I'm a cheap @$$.

 

[GSRswapandslow]

Buy the best steel you can afford....whether it be cheap 154cm...or 1095...or d2 or d4....or s30v or s35v....that's where the first big decision is to be made.

After you choose the steel....choose the shape...warncliffe or sheep's foot or recurve or what have you

Those two choices will drastically narrow down your choices. From there it becomes more personal preference...leith, name brand, color of handles, etc...


Personally, I carry a custom Doug Ritter Griptillian with one off Cuscadi scales....and I love it. I am, on the other hand, replacing it with s CRK sebbie

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[GySgt Hartman]

I used to carry a Protech Runt (ATS-34 steel) years ago, it was a great little knife.