Abbynormal
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Which knife to carry? I'm in a conundrum!
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Decisions, decisions, decisions...........
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Personally I always carry a less expensive knife, something in the $20-30 range. Kershaw makes some great knives in that area.
I know they may not be "the best" knife on the planet but if the knife can cut paper, rope,shoe laces, clothing and a seatbelt.......what else may you need to cut *if you lead a pretty normal life*. Of course you could end up in some crazy situation where you have to cut something super strong or tough but in all likely hood probably not.
If I was carrying an "expensive" knife my concern would be losing it and having to replace it, with the less expensive ones.....not such a big issue.
I carry with it clipped inside my pocket, if you plan to not use the clip.....less chance of losing it....maybe you want something more expensive.
I know they may not be "the best" knife on the planet but if the knife can cut paper, rope,shoe laces, clothing and a seatbelt.......what else may you need to cut *if you lead a pretty normal life*. Of course you could end up in some crazy situation where you have to cut something super strong or tough but in all likely hood probably not.
If I was carrying an "expensive" knife my concern would be losing it and having to replace it, with the less expensive ones.....not such a big issue.
I carry with it clipped inside my pocket, if you plan to not use the clip.....less chance of losing it....maybe you want something more expensive.
HOUSTON RICK
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How many chambers are in the cylinder of your knife? If I am not mistaken, and that is too often in doubt, this is the revolver forum. Go to the gun and knife show and you should be able to find an inexpensive, replaceable carry. The other concern with an expensive knife is the number of places that confiscate anything metal that you are carrying these days. I had a tiny Case knife on my key chain confiscated.
I carry the one on the left. It's called The Lightning and cost I think $29. It's a OTF double action knife. Not sure it would be legal where you live.
The Benchmade OTF is too nice to carry.
The Benchmade OTF is too nice to carry.
BigBill
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I been looking at the colt line of knives. I have a folding puma knife.
Benchrest1
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I carry a Benchmade Barrage.
Bottom line...you need to carry a knife that will do the job you need it to do, and do it consistently and well.
If you only need to cut string, the jagged lid off an old tin can will do. Heck! A pair of cheap fingernail clippers will probably do.
If you use a knife everyday and it's a tool you depend on, you might want to go with something a little better. If you want to pay for the added bling of fancy scales or handle, that's your choice. If you want good quality steel that holds an edge, that's your choice, too.
If a three-dollar, gas station. Pakistani knife fits your needs, who am I to argue with you? That's the great thing about knives. There is such an endless variety out there that just about everybody's needs will be met.
This one seems to find its way into the front pocket of my Wranglers a good percentage of the time. It belonged to a forum member's wife's grandfather. It was made around 1919 or 1920. It was given to me with the instructions, "This is a working man's knife. Use it!" Believe me, I do. It does everything from cutting hay bales to opening feed sacks to cutting whang leather to repair a piece of tack...all pretty much on a daily basis. It's a great knife made with great steel.
If I'm not using that one, this old work worn Case trapper will be in my pocket. Either knife will serve the purposes for which they were intended.
If you only need to cut string, the jagged lid off an old tin can will do. Heck! A pair of cheap fingernail clippers will probably do.
If you use a knife everyday and it's a tool you depend on, you might want to go with something a little better. If you want to pay for the added bling of fancy scales or handle, that's your choice. If you want good quality steel that holds an edge, that's your choice, too.
If a three-dollar, gas station. Pakistani knife fits your needs, who am I to argue with you? That's the great thing about knives. There is such an endless variety out there that just about everybody's needs will be met.
This one seems to find its way into the front pocket of my Wranglers a good percentage of the time. It belonged to a forum member's wife's grandfather. It was made around 1919 or 1920. It was given to me with the instructions, "This is a working man's knife. Use it!" Believe me, I do. It does everything from cutting hay bales to opening feed sacks to cutting whang leather to repair a piece of tack...all pretty much on a daily basis. It's a great knife made with great steel.
If I'm not using that one, this old work worn Case trapper will be in my pocket. Either knife will serve the purposes for which they were intended.
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Ivan the Butcher
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I usually carry a 25 or 30 year old Swiss Army Knife by Victorinox, the specific model is Tinkerer. No Cork Screw, there is a #2 Phillip's instead. In addition I carry a Kershaw/Emerson clipped in a knife pocket or on dress pants, clipped right rear (next to the handkerchief). Some work days I want a pocket took kit, so I carry a Gerber. (2 of my sons prefer Leatherman, I and one son prefer Gerber!)
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I carry a SAK and one "other knife". The SAK has scissors, bottle opener, etc. The "other knife" used to be a Spyderco of some sort. For a while the Spyderco was a Chinook so my wife could cut her food up at music festivals and get some gasps from the hippies. Lately the "other knife" has been a Case Trapper.
Ole Joe Clark
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I carry the same one day after day.......
My old Case and Buck knives reside in my Memory Box. I've had one old Case since I was a kid, and I used and abused it. Another Case was given to me by a close friend, it brings back such good memories. Then, there's the Buck hunting knife, and the folding knife that I have carried and used for years. The knives that I really care about can be considered "vintage," like me.
Have a blessed day,
Leon
My old Case and Buck knives reside in my Memory Box. I've had one old Case since I was a kid, and I used and abused it. Another Case was given to me by a close friend, it brings back such good memories. Then, there's the Buck hunting knife, and the folding knife that I have carried and used for years. The knives that I really care about can be considered "vintage," like me.
Have a blessed day,
Leon
What do I carry everyday? Benchmade Auto-Presidio. Bought it back when I was recovering from getting burned. Needed a knife I could open w/ one hand. Later bought a Benchmade Auto-Benchmite. I carry that one on Sunday and when I need to wear dress clothes. Also ... because once upon a time I was in the Boy Scouts working my way up from Tenderfoot to Eagle, I have and carry a Whittler knife such as was available back about 1972 or so. It is not the knife I bought back then. That one is long gone. But, it is the same type of knife I had. And nowadays I carry it from time to time. Sincerely. bruce.
Bozz10mm
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I like the Kershaw ken Onion Blur. I carry it clipped inside my back pocket. Holds a sharp edge and is easily deployed with one hand.
gwpercle
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Kershaw Fatback 1935 ... a lot of speed safe opening knife for $25.00.(Amazon)
Take a look at one . Knives at Knife Center
I prefer it to my beloved Leeks because of the handle ... this one would be better if you had to defend yourself with it and it easier to cut up cardboard boxes and tree limbs with the Fatback .
I'm going to buy a second ...I like it so much and the price is right ..
Gary
Take a look at one . Knives at Knife Center
I prefer it to my beloved Leeks because of the handle ... this one would be better if you had to defend yourself with it and it easier to cut up cardboard boxes and tree limbs with the Fatback .
I'm going to buy a second ...I like it so much and the price is right ..
Gary
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Carry a Case Peanut. Most people who rely on a Peanut exclusively find that it is capable of 99% of the cutting tasks you will encounter.
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