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Title: Pocket Knife Recommendations
Post by: SpAmRaY on Tue, 16 July 2013, 07:30:52: So I got stuck working in the field for half a day or so yesterday and in the process lost my pocket knife.

What I had was a SOG Flash 1, I really like it because it's a smaller knife and it has a convenient lock. I purchased it about a year and a half ago from Amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/SOG-Specialty-Knives-FSA-7-Straight/dp/B000KOW8A6/

Does anyone have any other recommendations? I'm always looking to try something new.
Title: Re: Pocket Knife Recommendations
Post by: CPTBadAss on Tue, 16 July 2013, 07:54:31: I have a Kershaw Leak and a Gerber Evo. I much prefer my Kershaw. Love that thing.
Title: Re: Pocket Knife Recommendations
Post by: The_Beast on Tue, 16 July 2013, 07:55:41: Gerber is **** IMO, kershaw is my favorite.

This was my EDC for years before I lost it:
(http://www.knifetricks.ru/market/upload/maxi/1448713507KS1760DAM.jpg)
Title: Re: Pocket Knife Recommendations
Post by: tipo33 on Tue, 16 July 2013, 08:02:47: I love SOG, for the price, the quality is amazing.
Title: Re: Pocket Knife Recommendations
Post by: SpAmRaY on Tue, 16 July 2013, 08:07:10: Quote from: The_Beast on Tue, 16 July 2013, 07:55:41
Gerber is **** IMO, kershaw is my favorite.

This was my EDC for years before I lost it:
Show Image
(http://www.knifetricks.ru/market/upload/maxi/1448713507KS1760DAM.jpg)

Whoa! I like that blade.

And I've looked in the leek before and I think the reason I went with the SOG was because it had a lock. I'm somewhat accident prone. ;)
Title: Re: Pocket Knife Recommendations
Post by: The_Beast on Tue, 16 July 2013, 08:09:34: It's just pattern welded "damascus"

The only reason I bought it was because it was only a few buck more than a standard Skyline. This also has a lock
Title: Re: Pocket Knife Recommendations
Post by: SpAmRaY on Tue, 16 July 2013, 08:19:21: Quote from: The_Beast on Tue, 16 July 2013, 08:09:34
It's just pattern welded "damascus"

The only reason I bought it was because it was only a few buck more than a standard Skyline. This also has a lock

The lock mechanism I'm referring to keeps the knife from opening not just a lock to keep the blade open, is that what you meant? Maybe it would be better called a 'safety' switch.

Here's a pic.

[attachimg=1]

And I'm thinking I prefer a smaller knife, the one I had was overall length 5.75-inches and weight: 1.3-ounces.
Title: Re: Pocket Knife Recommendations
Post by: boost on Tue, 16 July 2013, 08:20:46: My daily is the cryo and highly recommend it.

http://www.amazon.com/Kershaw-Cryo-Speed-Folding-Knife/dp/B0074FI28Q/ref=sr_1_3?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1373980787&sr=1-3&keywords=kershaw+knives
Title: Re: Pocket Knife Recommendations
Post by: SpAmRaY on Tue, 16 July 2013, 08:22:08: Quote from: boost on Tue, 16 July 2013, 08:20:46
My daily is the cryo and highly recommend it.

http://www.amazon.com/Kershaw-Cryo-Speed-Folding-Knife/dp/B0074FI28Q/ref=sr_1_3?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1373980787&sr=1-3&keywords=kershaw+knives

I was just looking at that exact link, haha.
Title: Re: Pocket Knife Recommendations
Post by: The_Beast on Tue, 16 July 2013, 08:22:20: Nope, it has a linear lock. You can see it on the inside of the finger cutout in the top of the picture I linked.
Title: Re: Pocket Knife Recommendations
Post by: boost on Tue, 16 July 2013, 08:29:40: Quote from: SpAmRaY on Tue, 16 July 2013, 08:22:08
Quote from: boost on Tue, 16 July 2013, 08:20:46
My daily is the cryo and highly recommend it.

http://www.amazon.com/Kershaw-Cryo-Speed-Folding-Knife/dp/B0074FI28Q/ref=sr_1_3?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1373980787&sr=1-3&keywords=kershaw+knives

I was just looking at that exact link, haha.

bought it when it was on sale for like $20...great little knife and way better then my other gerber daily....
Title: Re: Pocket Knife Recommendations
Post by: aggiejy on Tue, 16 July 2013, 09:19:55: For the size and weight, you can't beat getting another SOG Flash 1. I love mine.

That said, my everyday carry is almost always a slightly larger Benchmade. Any of their AXIS lock knifes are just awesome. Once I got used to that lock design, it's all I want. (I have a pocketknife collecting problem, much like keyboards.)

The most popular would be
http://www.benchmade.com/products/551

This is also very popular, and was my EDC for a couple of years:
http://www.benchmade.com/products/940

My current favorite and EDC is
http://www.benchmade.com/products/707
It's just got a great weight and size to it. Not the easiest to find though.
Title: Re: Pocket Knife Recommendations
Post by: i3oilermaker on Tue, 16 July 2013, 09:27:41: I carry this:

http://www.benchmade.com/products/810

I'm saving up for this:

http://www.knifeart.com/dase2.html
Title: Re: Pocket Knife Recommendations
Post by: Tarzan on Tue, 16 July 2013, 09:39:54: Had a CRKT PECK on my keychain for years. Always there for opening boxes, stripping a wire, slicing fruit, etc. Great little knife.

[attachimg=1]
http://www.crkt.com/Delilahs-PECK-Wharncliffe-Razor-Sharp-Edge (http://www.crkt.com/Delilahs-PECK-Wharncliffe-Razor-Sharp-Edge)

Only reason I stopped carrying it everywhere was the security theater hassles while traveling. Still got a Gerber multi-tool in the SUV, but I don't carry knives anymore.
Title: Re: Pocket Knife Recommendations
Post by: SpAmRaY on Tue, 16 July 2013, 10:09:53: Those benchmade knives look amazing but above my price point for sure.

And I used to cary a gerber that looked like that CRKT only about half the size.
Title: Re: Pocket Knife Recommendations
Post by: ComradeSniper on Tue, 16 July 2013, 10:38:31: Quote from: aggiejy on Tue, 16 July 2013, 09:19:55
For the size and weight, you can't beat getting another SOG Flash 1. I love mine.

That said, my everyday carry is almost always a slightly larger Benchmade. Any of their AXIS lock knifes are just awesome. Once I got used to that lock design, it's all I want. (I have a pocketknife collecting problem, much like keyboards.)

The most popular would be
http://www.benchmade.com/products/551

This is also very popular, and was my EDC for a couple of years:
http://www.benchmade.com/products/940

My current favorite and EDC is
http://www.benchmade.com/products/707
It's just got a great weight and size to it. Not the easiest to find though.

Definitely go Benchmade if you don't mind spending a bit extra. They're well worth the price, and the axis lock is awesome.

If you don't want to spend that much though, I'd recommend the Spyderco Tenacious.
Title: Re: Pocket Knife Recommendations
Post by: noisyturtle on Tue, 16 July 2013, 10:47:58: Benchmade is nice but pricy, you could get a Kershaw or KAI (who owns Kershaw) for maybe half the price or less and they are very good too.
Title: Re: Pocket Knife Recommendations
Post by: Sifo on Tue, 16 July 2013, 11:02:28: I used to have a Spyderco forgot what model... but I'm also in the market for a new EDC knife. Not sure what yet.
Title: Re: Pocket Knife Recommendations
Post by: TimIsABat on Tue, 16 July 2013, 17:41:30: (http://blog.bladeops.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/bccb200b4-2-of-2.jpg)

Just plugging a bit of Filipino culture. Get a balisong with no holes. The holes were made for tricks.
Title: Re: Pocket Knife Recommendations
Post by: Michael on Tue, 16 July 2013, 17:42:53: My daily driver

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00004WA4U/ref=oh_details_o08_s00_i02?ie=UTF8&psc=1 (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00004WA4U/ref=oh_details_o08_s00_i02?ie=UTF8&psc=1)

(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31VKC0SYQ4L.jpg)
Title: Re: Pocket Knife Recommendations
Post by: ComradeSniper on Tue, 16 July 2013, 19:13:57: Just remembered I took a pic of the Benchmade Mini Griptilian a while ago. It's fairly small but I haven't found anything that I couldn't do with it that I could have done with a bigger knife.

(http://i.imgur.com/LP3kjAx.jpg)
Title: Re: Pocket Knife Recommendations
Post by: Leslieann on Tue, 16 July 2013, 19:41:02: Like Greystoke,
I keep a small lightweight pocket knife on my keychain for the exact same reasons. Super handy, slim, lightweight, and makes a great keychain.

I got this for $10 at a swap meet. I removed the clip, and have used it for over a decade on my keychain. As cheap as it is, it's actually quite a nice little knife. Surprisingly similar to the CRKT as well. Columbia River also makes something similar.
http://www.amazon.com/Ruko-K7285A-Folding-Pocket-Knife/dp/B007TJOSQC/ref=sr_1_1?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1374020906&sr=1-1&keywords=CUTE%27+Pocket+%2F+Folding+Knife

I probably shouldn't say this, but it's also slim enough to slip into your wallet (while attached). Placed this way into tins at metal detectors, security sees your keys and wallet, and either assumes it's clipped to your wallet or just laying under you wallet and lets it pass on through. It's made it into amusement parks and other ummm... places knives are not normally allowed. Not that I carry it for protection, I just carry it for utility and forget it's there.

Oh, and beware of butterfly knives and long blades, they are illegal in some states, this is one reason I like my little keychain one, it skirts all of the laws regarding knives and therefore great for travel.
Title: Re: Pocket Knife Recommendations
Post by: JPG on Tue, 16 July 2013, 19:55:46: I just got my first pocket knife 2 days ago, a Buck vantage pro. I absolutely love it. But it's probably bigger than what ya want. There's a smaller version tough.

I like the deep pocket clip, I like the size and weight, seems sturdy, the blade is s30v and is supposed to have a good heat treatment, and I like the way it looks and stand in my hand!

But I can't compare with anything else! :p :p :p

[attach=1]
Title: Re: Pocket Knife Recommendations
Post by: Photekq on Tue, 16 July 2013, 19:58:43: A foldable stanley knife like this :

(http://img.ehowcdn.com/article-new/ehow/images/a06/6n/96/use-stanley-knife-800x800.jpg)

I prefer it to other kinds of knifes.
Title: Re: Pocket Knife Recommendations
Post by: jdcarpe on Tue, 16 July 2013, 21:14:26: For a single blade, locking folder, you can't go wrong with a Buck 110.

(http://www.grayandholt.com/buck/buck-110-brs.jpg)

My daily carry is a Leatherman Fuse. I find I like having more than just a blade on my belt.

(http://gadgets.boingboing.net/filesroot/Leatherman_knifeless_fuse_L.jpg)

I carried a CRKT K.I.S.S. for a long time before I started carrying the Leatherman.

(http://www.crkt.com/crkt/content/images_inv/s/h/121/5500_xlarge_121.jpg)
Title: Re: Pocket Knife Recommendations
Post by: SpAmRaY on Tue, 16 July 2013, 21:18:44: Quote from: Photekq on Tue, 16 July 2013, 19:58:43
A foldable stanley knife like this :

Show Image
(http://img.ehowcdn.com/article-new/ehow/images/a06/6n/96/use-stanley-knife-800x800.jpg)

I prefer it to other kinds of knifes.

I carried one of these a while back and it was really handy!

And I think I'm just going to get another SOG flash. I like the safety lock feature, that is to say it's locked closed.

And I know the feeling JD, I've got a couple micro multi-tools I keep in my desk at work.
Title: Re: Pocket Knife Recommendations
Post by: aggiejy on Wed, 17 July 2013, 00:18:42: Good call, the Flash is great. Though, the safety lock drove me crazy... it kept tripping by accident. I put superglue in it to turn it off. :)

If we're talking multi-tools, I carry a Leatherman Juice S2 most days. It's small enough to pocket, but has just about everything you need for small jobs. Doesn't beat a full size Leatherman on your belt though.
Title: Re: Pocket Knife Recommendations
Post by: Charger on Wed, 17 July 2013, 01:31:30: I'm a fan of spyderco i carried a ukpen knife for some time but now i just make myself a new knife when i want a new knife. I have been using my own knifes for 2 years or so now its nice to have something you made with you.

I have owned knifes by Spyderco, SOG, Kershaw, Buck, Victorinox, Wenger, Leathermen and would recommend any knife by these brands.

I cant really make a recommendation as i have been using non locking knifes for 4 years or so and i know most people want a good locking knife. If you know what you are doing and using the right tool for the job you should never have a knife close on you if it does you are doing something wrong.
Title: Re: Pocket Knife Recommendations
Post by: SpAmRaY on Wed, 17 July 2013, 07:20:53: Quote from: aggiejy on Wed, 17 July 2013, 00:18:42
Good call, the Flash is great. Though, the safety lock drove me crazy... it kept tripping by accident. I put superglue in it to turn it off. :)

If we're talking multi-tools, I carry a Leatherman Juice S2 most days. It's small enough to pocket, but has just about everything you need for small jobs. Doesn't beat a full size Leatherman on your belt though.

I like the knife not opening until I 'unlock' it. :D
Title: Re: Pocket Knife Recommendations
Post by: xSpartanCx on Thu, 18 July 2013, 10:08:28: If you've got the money and the passion, I ABSOLUTELY LOVE the chris reeve sebenza series. I wish I had the money to get my own :(
Title: Re: Pocket Knife Recommendations
Post by: SpAmRaY on Thu, 18 July 2013, 13:18:44: [attachimg=1]

WOOT!!

A co-worker found my knife for me!! 8)
Title: Re: Pocket Knife Recommendations
Post by: xSpartanCx on Sun, 21 July 2013, 19:39:30: check out youtuber cutlerylover, he does some great knife reviews. Also, congrats on getting your knife back
Title: Re: Pocket Knife Recommendations
Post by: TheSoulhunter on Sun, 21 July 2013, 22:25:46: I got this...

[attachimg=1]

S&W M&P Series: Very solid, nice meachanism, available in different designs :)
Title: Re: Pocket Knife Recommendations
Post by: Lanx on Sun, 21 July 2013, 22:33:34: i haven't carried a knife since 9-11 (airports), do you guys use these knives with the clip or a sheath?
Title: Re: Pocket Knife Recommendations
Post by: PointyFox on Sun, 21 July 2013, 22:52:17: Not really a knife, and I would advise against carrying in your pocket, but I'd recommend the Leatherman OHT. It has 2 knives and you could carry it in your pocket, but it's a bit heavy. I carry it in a MOLLE sheath strapped to a bag. Everything is deployable using only one hand. Everything locks too.
(http://wordlesstech.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Leatherman-OHT-Multi-Tool-2-640x485.jpg)
Title: Re: Pocket Knife Recommendations
Post by: Tarzan on Mon, 22 July 2013, 07:15:32: Quote from: PointyFox on Sun, 21 July 2013, 22:52:17
Not really a knife, and I would advise against carrying in your pocket, but I'd recommend the Leatherman OHT. It has 2 knives and you could carry it in your pocket, but it's a bit heavy. I carry it in a MOLLE sheath strapped to a bag. Everything is deployable using only one hand. Everything locks too.
Show Image
(http://wordlesstech.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Leatherman-OHT-Multi-Tool-2-640x485.jpg)

The only issue I have with the Leatherman is their inverted fold. When you unfold the tool and you're using the pliers, your hand is gripping the exposed edges of the folded tools (the edges of the "U" shape, not the rounded back). For the past 15 years I've been using the Gerber multi-tool instead, much more comfortable to use on a regular basis.

[attachimg=1]
Title: Re: Pocket Knife Recommendations
Post by: Lastpilot on Mon, 22 July 2013, 07:18:20: Quote from: TheSoulhunter on Sun, 21 July 2013, 22:25:46
I got this...

(Attachment Link)

S&W M&P Series: Very solid, nice meachanism, available in different designs :)

I can second this knife recommendation. Very good weight and excellent ergonomics. You know, for those "heavy" users out there. lol
Title: Re: Pocket Knife Recommendations
Post by: TheSoulhunter on Mon, 22 July 2013, 07:22:35: Quote from: Lastpilot on Mon, 22 July 2013, 07:18:20
Quote from: TheSoulhunter on Sun, 21 July 2013, 22:25:46
I got this...

(Attachment Link)

S&W M&P Series: Very solid, nice meachanism, available in different designs :)

I can second this knife recommendation. Very good weight and excellent ergonomics. You know, for those "heavy" users out there. lol

True, it's a bit on the heavy side, but it's weight combined with the glass breaker on the back gives it a second possible use ;)
Title: Re: Pocket Knife Recommendations
Post by: godly_music on Wed, 24 July 2013, 17:10:23: Maybe I'm a sucker for recommending something cheap, but.. they're good.

(http://i.imgur.com/uZTrGCo.jpg)
Title: Re: Pocket Knife Recommendations
Post by: Tarzan on Wed, 24 July 2013, 18:30:09: Quote from: godly_music on Wed, 24 July 2013, 17:10:23
Maybe I'm a sucker for recommending something cheap, but.. they're good.

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/uZTrGCo.jpg)

Oooh, nice! I've still got the one that I inherited from my dad.

Classic.
Title: Re: Pocket Knife Recommendations
Post by: PointyFox on Sat, 27 July 2013, 23:00:20: Quote from: godly_music on Wed, 24 July 2013, 17:10:23
Maybe I'm a sucker for recommending something cheap, but.. they're good.

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/uZTrGCo.jpg)

Looks like that blade was overheated?
Title: Re: Pocket Knife Recommendations
Post by: godly_music on Sun, 28 July 2013, 11:49:27: It's carbon steel, it gets that patina look after a while. Actually a good thing cause then it'll rust much less.
Title: Re: Pocket Knife Recommendations
Post by: acantha on Sat, 10 August 2013, 13:16:38: (http://cache.backpackinglight.com/backpackinglight/images/items/baladeo_22g_md.jpg)

this fellow lives in my pocket. its not terribly high quality or expensive, but it weighs basically nothing, and its sharp, and is perfectly servicable for the things i need it for. plus it looks nice.