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Originally Posted by Sackett
Whoa dang. Maybe by then I can set some money aside for one. Thankfully they aren't too expensive. I hope they get enough in, that they're not all gone.
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Originally Posted by Sackett
Whoa dang. Maybe by then I can set some money aside for one. Thankfully they aren't too expensive. I hope they get enough in, that they're not all gone.
Kershaw SpeedSafe. 1670GBBLKST Ken Onion design.
Wicked fast deployment. I broke the tip off, my bad, I know better but needed to pry something and NOW, so, I re-ground the tip to a mini-tanto, and by mini I mean about 1/4". The only problem I have with the knife is the "anti-skid" tape on the body of the knife, it's chewing up my pants pocket. I thought the glass-breaker point on the end would play heck with the pocket, but apparently not so much!
Getting ready to move to UK, and apparently carrying a lock blade is a no-no. I bought the Spyrderco Pingo and have really liked it so far.
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Bad-bad juju... Also keep the blade under 2" and be prepared for everyone to panic when you pull it out. Also, if they police see the clip in your pocket they will stop and question you.Quote:
Originally Posted by Blockhead
Really looking forward to the move with the exception of their idiotic knife and gun laws. :( I did my research and know that this knife is good go in the UK and even in Denmark which has even more restrictive knife laws.Quote:
Originally Posted by asmo
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Between my Spydercos, my ZT, and my Strider. Love em all
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If you send it back to kershaw they'll send you a new knifeQuote:
Originally Posted by Alpha2
I recently moved from my Benchmade Mel Pardue automatic to a SOC Twitch XL tanto. Really REALLY like it.
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In fact, I like it so much so I bought a second one for the standard silver blade, silver pocket clip, and pretty wood handle:
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Nice, I like that wood handle one, ya know for days I'm not feeling so tactical and all.Quote:
Originally Posted by Omicron
Agreed, looks real nice!Quote:
Originally Posted by hurley842002
Should have gone on to say
- Knife sits really low in my pocket, not much is visible but the clip.
- Clip holds pocket firmly, but no so firmly that I'm tearing up my pants when I clip it in place.
- Profile of the knife is thin in the pocket, and is lightweight but not too much so, barely makes a dress pant pocket sag.
- Fast easy opening with the flipper or thumb stud, has a back lock (which I prefer) instead of a liner lock that's back far enough to be out of the way but easy to access, also has a lock on the back lock to lock the blade open or closed.
- Steel and build quality is superb, blade is nice and tight once open with almost no play.
- Black "TiNi" coating on blade is very good, I've used it on some tough stuff and it barely shows any wear.
- Handle material of black one feels like a thin piece of steel, coated seeming with the same stuff the blade is.
- Wood version is just a tiny bit lighter than the black version, very nicely finished.
- These cost about $65-$75ish on Amazon, and come in a variety of blade styles and finishes.
- Mine are the XL model with a 3.25" blade. There's also a smaller SOG Twitch model available with a 2.65" blade.
- ONLY drawbacks I've been able to find are that the handle is a bit wide (not thick) in pocket, narrowing the pocket opening access slightly more than I'm used to (maybe 1/4 inch?). And secondly, because clip allows the knife to sit so low in the pocket, getting it out takes a little bit different technique than I'm used to.
Kershaw Blur Blackwash
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If not that, then my CRKT My Tighe
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My EDC knife
It's a O.R.B. From nocturnal knives
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Go ahead and laugh, but I've been carrying a leatherman skeletool for 6 years now. Decent enough blade for everyday use, pliers come in handy all the time, and ya never know when you might need a screw driver or bottle opener. All in a (somewhat) lightweight and slim package.
I have a couple multi tools with me at all times but I don't pocket carry them. Nothing wrong with EDCing a skeletool.Quote:
Originally Posted by HoneyBadger
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Shrade Old Timer. Belonged to grandpa, grandma gave it to me as graduation gift. Been carrying it ever since.
Have had to have it repaired twice.
lobbed from my electronic ball and chain
I bought a skeletool solely for that reason but never was able to get used to the feel of it in my pocket.Quote:
Originally Posted by HoneyBadger
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Mini-griptillian. Foreblade is serrated, but that's what they had on amazon.com at the time.
My EDC is a CRKT M16-10z or a Spyderco Delica. The M16 cost about $15 on sale at Big 5. Neither is anything fancy, but they get the job done.
Kershaw was till last week when i got the ESEE
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I have to agree. The SOGs are wonderful. Then again, I've had this Swiss Army knife since 1990.
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Originally Posted by Omicron
Oh yeah, for the tiny pocket tool, the Victorinox swiss army knives are hard to beat. I've been carry one since about that same time, although I replace it periodically with the same model as the scissors dull and things loosen. My favorite is the "Manager" model. That, the SOG, and an ITP A3 EOS mini CREE light (amazingly bright, 4 modes, and uses a AAA battery!) live in my pocket every day. Leaves me prepared for most anything.Quote:
Originally Posted by lostcolorado
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This was a super fun knife. Unfortunately first the safety stopped working. Then the kick stopped working.
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Frustrating. S&W knives always look great, but from what I can tell, are all made in China to low quality standards.
Yeah it's unfortunate S&W allows their name to be put on that junk.Quote:
Originally Posted by Omicron
I picked up a S&W knife for a beater. It's alright, nothing fancy and I won't feel bad for beating up a $20 knife.
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Don't get to carry this lovely little thing all that much, but I love it nonetheless.
CRKT Ultima
Finally got the balls to get rid of the thumb stud on my Leek and install a zip tie to create the "wave" feature. I had to dremel one side of the thumb stud off in order to get a straight - ish side to press out the stud. I nicked the blade a little, but as a carry knife, I don't mind. A while ago I modded it by drilling and tapping a new hole to be able to use a low rider clip. It requires very little force on the zip tie, and the assisted open kicks in. Holy shit, this knife deploys fast!
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I have a leek as my EDC as well, now I want to remove the thumb stud and give this a try. :)
I did just find something out though. The thumb stud acts as a brace for the blade. With it removed, and the blade is open and locked, I can still wiggle the blade up & down a tiny bit. (About a millimeter) it doesn't affect the engagement of the lock, it's still nice & strong. But the blade isn't completely SOLID in place. I might try using a bigger zip tie & see if I can get the same effect.
Edit: BOOM there we go! It might still wiggle a couple thousandths of an inch, but good enough for me. http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05...ba328c0c5d.jpg
I picked up a blemished Kershaw Skyline for pretty cheap on ebay. Man I love this knife! It's super light, has some really clean lines, and fits extremely well in my hand. I contacted kershaw and asked to buy a ZT deep carry clip and a couple days later I had one in my mailbox, free of charge. Drilled and tapped a new hole and WOW this knife is transformed. It rides super deep in my pocket too. I love kershaw. http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/06...9bb30627fe.jpghttp://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/06...44be2c45bc.jpghttp://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/06...978413fcd4.jpg
I held this knife and can attest to how light and thin it is.
I managed to lose my SOG Flash 2. I'm thinking about the Kershaw Cryo as a replacement.
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A friend of mine has the cryo. Nice knife. Sturdy. Beefy.
Original Cryo or the Cryo II? I believe the Cryo II is much beefier and slightly longer blade...?
I'm leaning towards the original. I don't need much more than a 3" blade for EDC and it saves on size and weight.
The Cryo 's clip looks like it's a pen in your pocket
I have carried the onion leeks for a long time, not too long ago went to the shallot to change things up. A bit heavier, sturdier feeling but the blade shape lends more to cutting then penetration.....still makes a good tool though.
Couple of mine that are in rotation
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Woot has the Kershaw Cryo for $18.99. I had to pick one up for that price.