Looking for a new Knife [Archive] - Colorado AR-15 Shooters Club Discussion Forums

The1andOnlyKC

11-12-2006, 18:50

Any suggestions?

More than likely going to be a work knife. But I am open minded on fixed and folders. Throw out your suggestions.

No I dont have anything special that i am looking at yet.

PanamaDave

11-12-2006, 19:09

Check out www.spyderco.com and let me know if you find anything of interest that you would like a price quote on. I can offer a fairly decent discount off their webstore prices.

-Dave

Marlin

11-12-2006, 19:13

I have a CRKT M21-04 that I really like. A folder that has a lever on the side so one can "Lock" it open. and it open just as fast as any automatic knife I have ever seen. Not that I would ever have seen a switchblade. :P

michael_aos

11-12-2006, 20:14

Any idea how much you want to spend?

This is my current work knife:
http://www.benchmade.com/images/model_blowup/635.jpg

This one I carry pretty much the rest of the time:
http://www.benchmade.com/images/model_blowup/555.jpg

Gman

11-12-2006, 20:26

I carry a Kershaw Leek everyday.

michael_aos

11-12-2006, 20:32

I carried a Buck Mayo every workday for years. Finally decided to retire it to the safe.

No complaints. Just thought I'd try something different.

http://www.buckknives.com/images/uploads/172.jpg

Driftwood

11-12-2006, 20:38

If you have the $$$, Mad Dog kinves are some of the best in the business.

http://www.mdtactical.com/knives.htm

michael_aos

11-12-2006, 20:52

The Kershaw Mini-Cyclone is a nice-looking knife. I haven't played with it yet myself.

http://www.kershawknives.com/knivesTools/images/miniCyclone.jpg

I've got an old multi-colored Kershaw Boa with an uncoated combo-edge blade I like a lot.

http://www.kershawknives.com/knivesTools/images/boa.jpg

7idl

11-12-2006, 22:14

you gotta stop planting your good knives on perps! [pirate]

Asha'man

11-12-2006, 22:41

Chris Reeve Sebenza. :cool:

The1andOnlyKC

11-12-2006, 22:54

If you have the $$$, Mad Dog kinves are some of the best in the business.

http://www.mdtactical.com/knives.htm

That ATAK looks like a nice knife! But 540 [shock2]

The1andOnlyKC

11-12-2006, 22:57

Would like to keep it around $100-200ish. Less if possible.

Great-Kazoo

11-13-2006, 00:32

KarlPMann

11-13-2006, 00:34

I have a CRKT M16-14 and love it. What Marlin said about the speed, is an understatement. I have a switchblade, two NATO issue stilettos, and a BaliSong Butterfly and none are anywhere near as fast. :cool:

It's a good size for me too. Heavy duty enough for most uses. I think retail is about $100.00 but I see them all the time for around $85.00. Karl.

michael_aos

11-13-2006, 09:28

westy1970

11-13-2006, 10:08

Would like to keep it around $100-200ish. Less if possible.

Kershaw Ken Onion runs $40-45. get the black blade with the ken onion logo filled in vs. the outlined one. they have a better "spring assist"

I gree, this is the knife that has helped me out of many situations, including th delivery of my daughter. My wife never rolls her eyes when I talk about knives anymore. :cool:

Scott

11-13-2006, 10:09

I gree, this is the knife that has helped me out of many situations, including th delivery of my daughter. My wife never rolls her eyes when I talk about knives anymore. :cool:

Now that sounds like an interesting story.

I've always been a fan of SOG myself.

michael_aos

11-13-2006, 10:42

The Buck Police Knife seems worth a look.

http://www.buckknives.com/images/uploads/882SBTG.jpg

Asha'man

11-13-2006, 11:06

Chris Reeve Sebenza. :cool:

I've gone through a lot of knives. I had a small Sebenza for a while.

I just don't see what all the fuss is about. It's a GREAT idea, but I just don't think they execute it especially well.

I think I prefer every other titanium frame-lock I've ever seen to the (small) Sebenza.

Mike

Personal preference. I used to buy a new knife every few months or so, but I haven't gotten a new one for almost four years since I've had the Sebenza. It just works perfectly for me.

michael_aos

11-13-2006, 12:19

I used to buy a new knife every few months or so, but I haven't gotten a new one for almost four years since I've had the Sebenza. It just works perfectly for me.

I know what you mean. Most of my knives are from years ago. I carried that Buck Mayo for over 3yrs.

I wanted a Ritter Mini-RSK Mk1 (http://www.equipped.com/rsk_mk1.htm) for my wife, but I didn't like the thumbstud.

Stumbled across the Benchmade 635-60 while looking for the BM 555.

Since I was ordering the 555 anyway, I went ahead and bought the regular 635 (the 635-60 is too expensive).

Otherwise I'd still be carrying the Buck Mayo TnT.

Mike

Hoser

11-13-2006, 12:37

I vote for the Microtech Makora OTF.

michael_aos

11-13-2006, 12:46

I vote for the Microtech Makora OTF.

In that genre, I'm drawn to the BM Model 5000 Auto-Presidio.

http://www.benchmade.com/images/model_blowup/5000.jpg

The1andOnlyKC

11-13-2006, 14:36

Ok found some Benchmades, Microtechs, and 1 SpiderCo I am looking at.

So where do you all buy your knives online at?

I will probably also try to hit the beenie baby show next weekend and have a look before I buy anything.

Man by the time I go back to work and get off light duty I am going to be broke with new gun, knives, mags, and ammo purchases......

michael_aos

11-13-2006, 14:51

I used to like 1SKS, but my last couple of purchases have been from New Graham and TAD Gear.

Mike

Asha'man

11-13-2006, 16:57

I had good luck with New Graham as well, though it was close to five years ago now. Do they still send the little bandaid dispenser with a knife order? :mrgreen:

AR Will

11-13-2006, 19:11

I have had good results with Smith and Wesson knives. I try to keep my knives under $25 because of the rate I lose them in the field :evil:

I plan on getting a Glock knife next, deos anyone have any feedback on those?

snipcod

11-13-2006, 19:15

I picked these up when The Big 5 just opened up down the street
The two S&W's were 60 each and the Rem was 50, I got them for 12bucks each :) I only wanted one but its nice to have a back up. Now all I have to do is find out who of my cuz friends lifted my spider co knife :devil:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v475/snipcod/Picture002-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v475/snipcod/Picture003-2.jpg

michael_aos

11-13-2006, 19:39

I'm a big fan of Jerry Hossom's work.

You might take a peek at the Ontario Retribution 2. Photo courtesy of A.G. Russell knives.

http://www.agrussell.com/var/storage/original/image/phphc99ry.jpg

michael_aos

11-19-2006, 10:40

Blade-Tech
http://www.blade-tech.com/product_images/d_274.jpg

SureFire
http://www.tadgear.com/edged%20tools/images%20for%20pages/sf_ew04.jpg

The Extractor

11-19-2006, 17:08

IMHO Benchmades AXIS lock type knife is the only way to go. I detest most other types of locks. Granted I havent seen them all but the axis is the best ive seen yet. I have been carrying a 940 model for about 4-5 years every day.

http://www.benchmade.com/products/product_list.aspx?lock=AXIS