I'm in the market for a new one, pronto. I believe every man should carry a knife, and every cop should definitely carry a knife. I'm currently looking at Kershaw, but willing to take any recommendations.
What say ye?
Speaking of knives, we're raffling this one off at Louisiana State. It's a custom Bowie made from a horseshoe rasp. Made by a local CFDA shooter who forges knives and donated this one.
Ain't that pretty?
Kershaw Leek. Probably the best spring assisted knife Kershaw makes. Thin, smooth, like a well work bar of soap. It has a pocket clip and a spring assisted blade. Nice sharp warncliffe point. You can get them with no serrations. It's about $50, and worth it. I've lost 3 :)
ReplyDeleteabout 20$, real light and handy
ReplyDeletehttps://kershaw.kaiusaltd.com/knives/knife/chill
Another favorite, the classic Schrade LB5
ReplyDeletehttps://www.knifecenter.com/item/SCHLB5/schrade-lb5-uncle-henry-smokey-lockback-folding-knife-blade-wood-handles
https://www.riverjunction.com/Knife--Wooden-Handled-Pocket-Knife_p_538.html
ReplyDeleteMy every day carry knife....
Steve
Agree, Kershaw Leek. Second choice would be a SOG Twitch, and yes, that is a PURTY knife!
ReplyDeleteI'm not a fan of the Kershaw. They work great when new, but the spring seems to wear out soon. I have sent them back and gotten them reworked but they soon wear out again. Kershaw seems to be a good knife, and I've never had a problem with customer service, but their spring assist leek just dissent seem to spring open after a while.
ReplyDeleteI'm pretty partial to Benchmade's Axis lock system for folding knives. Strong as can be. I've been carrying a Barrage with G10 scales and S30V steel for a while. It has been a great knife and has seen some rough duty. Assisted opening works like a charm.
ReplyDeleteI carry a Benchmade Grytilian. Does not need a spring but flips open easily. D2 steel. Benchmade makes several spring assisted but I fail to see the need for myself. Short of a custom Benchmade or Esse I think make the best knifes. Esses are usually 1095 steel.
ReplyDeleteAlmar Light Eagle if you can find one. No dpring, but easy thumb open, great lock
ReplyDeleteFor a push-button auto, I carry an H&K Entourage,made by Benchmade (&licensed to use the H&K name).nice longish blade at 3.75ish inches, 440c steel and has a safety. No, they're not cheap-I paid $100 on sale for mine (2years ago)-but it works great, sharpens easily and is a Benchmade-quality knife.
ReplyDeleteKershaw Blur or either of the waved Spydercos, the Delica or Endura.
ReplyDeleteOne of the Buck Bantam's just is 'just your size' would work well I think. Priced to move and if it gets lost or broken, you aren't out too much. Not an auto blade though if thats a deal killer. My EDC is usually one of the Swiss Army Knives but I'm mainly an office drone during the day.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with your choice.
No switchblade experience here (damn NYC and NJ), but I've carried a Kershaw Skyline folder every day for the last few years. I also have a smaller one (Chill maybe?) that's a little more dressy.
ReplyDeleteLight enough that I don't notice it's there, and cheap enough that if I have to dump it (did I mention NYC?) I'm not out that much. Can open with one hand, the blade locks open (had too many knives close on my fingers to leave out that feature).
Before the Skyline my EDC knife was a Kershaw Storm. A couple years ago when Amazon had a sale I bought three Buck 110s, VERY nice knives but a little big and heavy for pocket carry, I'll carry one in a belt pouch when I go fishing.
Mark D
Do you like the spring assist? I have some with it but don't is worth carrying. I just carry a cheap no name folder and rplace it every few years - I've found that if I routinely use nice watches, knives, etc that I loose or break them - whereas cheap ones are still going years later.
ReplyDeleteI have carried various CRKT knives with a flipper for years and really like them. I read this article http://straightforwardinacrookedworld.blogspot.com/2015/09/gear-review-crkt-otanashi-noh-ken.html and have carried this ever since. They also make a version under 4", and will soon have it on the market with a flipper. It opens well with the thumb stud, but I am waiting for the flipper version. The big CRKT with a flipper will wear a hole in the bottom of your pocket. You will know that when you feel your little Swiss Army Knife go sliding down your leg...
ReplyDeleteI've got three of these scattered about. I like the carbide tip.
ReplyDeleteKershaw Blur, Glassbreaker (1670BGBBLKST); Partially Serrated 3.4” 14C28N Steel Blade, Anodized Aluminum Handle with Trac-Tec Grip, Glassbreaker Tip, SpeedSafe Opening, Reversible Pocketclip; 4 OZ. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0074FIPEM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_3YbMAbX6NDT8H
My EDC pocketknife is a Spyderco Enduro(and a SAK, the Tinker). One hand opening, 3.8" blade, I have the serrated blade.
ReplyDeleteIf you want one slightly smaller, the Delica has a 2.9" blade.
At the next gun show, look around for knife makers.
ReplyDeleteBet that there are several makers that are local or near local too.
There are some really nice knives being built for a reasonable price.
But they are just like guns, there are some beautiful ones that are in the "if you have to ask" range.