Best Pocket Knife
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MGYSGT
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Don't make the mistake of getting one too large. A single blade of 1 1/2 inch to 2 inch is plenty. Heck most of the time it is used to open Amazon packages anyhow. Boker makes a good one and the steel is easy to sharpen. I like Buck to, but hard to sharpen. Couple of years ago, family member gave me a layered (71 layers) blade pocked knife for Xmas. I like it a lot. I would have to watch a Forged in Fire episode to remember what it's called, but you probably know what I mean.
A big no on Benchmade. They are some of my favorite factory made knives but I met Leslie or whatever his name is, he seemed like a decent guy but lately it was discovered that he's donating money to anti-gun causes.
Screw that guy.
Spyderco makes some great knives. I like the ball bearing lock models like the Manix series better than the liner locks or lock backs. There are lots of goodies out there to customize them for your carry style or other matters of taste. Some models are offered in fancy steel as limited quantity "sprint runs" but their standard steel offerings are usually good to go unless you need extreme cutting performance.
I just ordered a Wilson Combat Tac-light curve at a 50% discount. It's a US made knife collaboration between Wilson Combat and Hogue. I have another Wilson Combat that is a Titanium frame lock. It's a pretty knife but the pocket clip wouldn't hold tension so I quit carrying it before I lost it. The new one has G10 grips, a pushbutton lock and it's priced pretty low for a US made folder. I have high hopes.
Screw that guy.
Spyderco makes some great knives. I like the ball bearing lock models like the Manix series better than the liner locks or lock backs. There are lots of goodies out there to customize them for your carry style or other matters of taste. Some models are offered in fancy steel as limited quantity "sprint runs" but their standard steel offerings are usually good to go unless you need extreme cutting performance.
I just ordered a Wilson Combat Tac-light curve at a 50% discount. It's a US made knife collaboration between Wilson Combat and Hogue. I have another Wilson Combat that is a Titanium frame lock. It's a pretty knife but the pocket clip wouldn't hold tension so I quit carrying it before I lost it. The new one has G10 grips, a pushbutton lock and it's priced pretty low for a US made folder. I have high hopes.
Oh, my experience with Kershaw is mixed. Some of their knives are good but I got a bunch of dogs with one of the Kershaw Emerson models. They were so cheap I stocked up. Later I found the screws holding the scales and liners to the spacers are too short and the blade drag is so great that you can't wrist flick them open.
For me, the important things are weight, size and fit in my hand. I don't mind a bit of weight but some big customs will weigh down your pants. I like about a 3" blade. Thin handles make them wear easier but the biggest thing is get one that fits your hand. The day you come up against a big cutting job, you'll appreciate it. That Kershaw Emerson checked most of the boxes, including fit but they were not built to the level of quality I require.
In an office setting, small and inoffensive is a good idea so you don't melt any snowflakes. If you work with your hands for a living, pretty much anything goes but try to stay classy, no huge folders or fantasy crap.
For me, the important things are weight, size and fit in my hand. I don't mind a bit of weight but some big customs will weigh down your pants. I like about a 3" blade. Thin handles make them wear easier but the biggest thing is get one that fits your hand. The day you come up against a big cutting job, you'll appreciate it. That Kershaw Emerson checked most of the boxes, including fit but they were not built to the level of quality I require.
In an office setting, small and inoffensive is a good idea so you don't melt any snowflakes. If you work with your hands for a living, pretty much anything goes but try to stay classy, no huge folders or fantasy crap.
Well, it looks like the Wilson Combat knives are gone.
It seems like it is essentially a Hogue EX-04 4" with upswept blade and a Wilson Combat specific G10 grip.
The EX-04 was the 2013 Blade Show US made knife of the year evidently.
All stuff I didn't know.
I paid $135 which is cheap compared to the $220 Hogue version and inline with what I'm willing to spend on a decent EDC knife.
I'm looking forward to seeing what it's like.
It seems like it is essentially a Hogue EX-04 4" with upswept blade and a Wilson Combat specific G10 grip.
The EX-04 was the 2013 Blade Show US made knife of the year evidently.
All stuff I didn't know.
I paid $135 which is cheap compared to the $220 Hogue version and inline with what I'm willing to spend on a decent EDC knife.
I'm looking forward to seeing what it's like.
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probably Damascus, pretty cool steel and kinda takes an artisan to work it properly
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Raythemanroe
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Try a Buck with a S30V blade
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Alex Wheeler
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The last thing the NRA sent me was a hat made in China. I boxed it up and sent it back, with a letter stating my opinion of them using my money to purchase Chinese garbage.
Well. All well and good. This knife is pretty OK! Most of my clothing of late is made from other countries. Chinese goods are at least as well made as US - or better. Here's a sock made in Vermont, that is $24.00. They wear a long time. Filson makes much- in the U.S. + it's pretty spendy. here's one for $575.00.https://www.filson.com/filson-folding-knife-20051482.html
What did the NRA have to say? In regard to U.S. procurement for fulfillment for its members? I'm a Life member.
What did the NRA have to say? In regard to U.S. procurement for fulfillment for its members? I'm a Life member.
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what do you mean. Want be buying.
Alex, here is an inconvenient truth. 10% + U.S. Govt debt is owned...by other countries -- it will be a bitter pill to swallow, one day. But not by the current issuers of U.S. Debt. When these bonds are called, due, or payable, the issuers will not be among the living -- hats will not matter much. or knives. worth a read, sir, with respect. https://www.investopedia.com/articles/investing/080615/china-owns-us-debt-how-much.asp
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this knife is - fine. the OP wants an all around pocket knife. this one - my donating to NRA - appreciation - is even better. holds an edge.
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China can make high quality goods but most of the gas station quality knives they sell in to the US are garbage.
You will notice that lots of Chinese knives have weird China only steel types that they claim are comparable to some common and unremarkable blade steels. That's not some type of innovation in steel manufacturing, that's Chinese steel Mills unwilling to manufacture steel compliant with Western standards. It's the new version of mystery metal.
Some can be ok for opening boxes from Amazon or slicing apples but don't confuse that for quality.
Respectfully, I disagree. Although for log shaving -I did buy a Chinese draw knife for log shaving. not good. Used my neighbors instead ...U.S. made.
Personally, I notice the very high premium on some US made knives, camo clothing, KU** etc; that are disproportionate to the value received. And they are not made in the US. Here's "my" draw knife. US made
folding knife this one is a nice tool, with reference to the OP's original request for information, sir. Send some $ to the NRA + get a nice knife as well. why buy a $4000 rifle, when a $400 one will get the job done? https://www.eurooptic.com/Mauser-M18-243-Win-22-Synthetic-5rd-Mag-Bolt-Action-Rifle-M180243.aspx 1/3 MOA/ w 70g Sierra Blitz Kings @ 100. good pointing + handling rifle. fwiw.
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The "best" knife for any one is the one that does a good job at a price point that fits the owner. I like a durable knife that stays hard and doesn't make me cry if it breaks or I lose it. My knife might open a deer up one day, cut a heavy rope the next, and in an emergency a cut piece of wire or scrape a gasket off a piece of metal. It has to be light because I don't like belt pouches, I don't want it to rub my leg, and a pocket clip makes the knife susceptible to falling out of my pocket. I also like it to be affordable enough that I can always have a spare available if something happens to the main knife.
Notice that I used I and my to describe things. To the OP, you have to try them out until you decide what you claim as best for you.
Notice that I used I and my to describe things. To the OP, you have to try them out until you decide what you claim as best for you.
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