Looking for a new Knife

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11-12-2006, 18:50
The1andOnlyKC

Looking for a new Knife

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.
11-12-2006, 19:09
PanamaDave

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
11-12-2006, 19:13
Marlin

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
11-12-2006, 20:14
michael_aos

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
11-12-2006, 20:26
Gman

I carry a Kershaw Leek everyday.
11-12-2006, 20:32
michael_aos

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
11-12-2006, 20:38
Driftwood

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

http://www.mdtactical.com/knives.htm
11-12-2006, 20:52
michael_aos

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

http://www.kershawknives.com/knivesT...iniCyclone.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
11-12-2006, 22:14
7idl

you gotta stop planting your good knives on perps! [pirate]
11-12-2006, 22:41
Asha'man

Chris Reeve Sebenza. :cool:
11-12-2006, 22:54
The1andOnlyKC

Quote:

Originally Posted by Driftwood

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]
11-12-2006, 22:57
The1andOnlyKC

Would like to keep it around $100-200ish. Less if possible.
11-13-2006, 00:32
Great-Kazoo

Quote:

Originally Posted by The1andOnlyKC

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"
11-13-2006, 00:34
KarlPMann

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.
11-13-2006, 09:28
michael_aos

Quote:

Originally Posted by Asha'man

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
11-13-2006, 10:08
westy1970

Quote:

Originally Posted by jim

Quote:

Originally Posted by The1andOnlyKC

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:
11-13-2006, 10:09
Scott

Quote:

Originally Posted by westy1970

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.
11-13-2006, 10:42
michael_aos

The Buck Police Knife seems worth a look.

http://www.buckknives.com/images/uploads/882SBTG.jpg
11-13-2006, 11:06
Asha'man

Quote:

Originally Posted by michael_aos

Quote:

Originally Posted by Asha'man

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.
11-13-2006, 12:19
michael_aos

Quote:

Originally Posted by Asha'man

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 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
11-13-2006, 12:37
Hoser

I vote for the Microtech Makora OTF.
11-13-2006, 12:46
michael_aos

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom Freeman

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
11-13-2006, 14:36
The1andOnlyKC

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......
11-13-2006, 14:51
michael_aos

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

Mike
11-13-2006, 16:57
Asha'man

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:
11-13-2006, 19:11
AR Will

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?
11-13-2006, 19:15
snipcod

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/v4...cture002-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...cture003-2.jpg
11-13-2006, 19:39
michael_aos

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.../phphc99ry.jpg
11-19-2006, 10:40
michael_aos

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

SureFire
http://www.tadgear.com/edged%20tools...es/sf_ew04.jpg
11-19-2006, 17:08
The Extractor

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/pr...aspx?lock=AXIS
11-19-2006, 21:05
The1andOnlyKC

I agree I love the AXIS lock and have not found one that I like as much yet.
11-19-2006, 23:31
The Extractor

I wish they made smaller version tho....

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