And, for Brother bhayles:
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I believe Yoda started this thread because of me...he saw me flailing around in another thread trying to figger out what knife I want. Thanks, Yoda.
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Glad to assist.
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I don't have a clue what knife I want, but I know what I want it to do.
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That's a great start.
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1. First, I want a good knife but am not looking for the "right" name to be on it I want it to do a job, not impress anyone with my choice of brands.
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As a rule, however, except for the custom made knives, etc., you will be best served by obtaining a top brand of knife. There are inexpensive brands that are easy to find but the top brands got there for a reason.
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2. Good quality probably goes without saying. Without going crazy, I'd rather spend a bit more once than have to spend less but do it over and over.
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See the answer to number 1.
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3. I would prefer either pocket or clip carry...I really don't want a case hanging on my belt if I can get what I want without the belt case. It will probably be a clip on rather than pocket because what I want takes a bit of size.
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All are good options. A case/sheath on your belt is annoying if it's large, unless it's a machete-type of tool, or a Bowie, and you're in the forests or such and need that kind of tool.
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4. I like (but am not married to) the tactical appearance (black nylon?) but not a skeleton.
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Join the club - and it's a big club! Cold Steel, Spyderco, SOG, Gerber, the list of good, tactical folders is VERY long.
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5. Probably a single blade thumb opening lock blade, but you guys might show me a reason for something else. (I also have to consider the knife laws in Georgia, which I am looking into now.)
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I like folders that open with a thumbhole like Spydercos or with a stud, like so many other companies use.
OCGA 16-11-127.1 on GeorgiaPacking.org
There's your current GA law on the subject. Looks like the lebgth of a blade is somewhat restrictive. Texas says 5.5 inches. Georgia says 2 inches.
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6. I'll probably carry it hunting so something for cleaning game is a plus.
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Tactical folders will work but a folder is not really good for that. Too much junk gets into the mechanism.
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7. I want something that would be good in a 3 day bag as well as my pocket...everything from cutting cord to build a shelter to cutting small branches...SMALL branches...to use to build a fire or support a small tarp shelter.
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If you'll only have one you'll have to make some compromises but any good, quality knife will cut cords and small branches.
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8. No whittling, fingernail clipping, etc.
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Those are purpose built knives. Tactical folders have a different purpose. I don't know how to get around that 2" restriction but a folder in your pocket or day bag is easy; for woods work I prefer a fixed blade.
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9. Just a good EDC knife.
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Keep reading here and listen to what folks say.
**GRJ**