seeking GREAT folding tactical pocket blade

[The Highlander]

TallPaul,
I know you are right, but I just cannot bring myself to do it! I may order a plain sebenza just for everyday use. I love knives, and I was amazed the first time I saw Chris' knives. Works of art, that are useful.

As a chef, I use kitchen, fixed-blades more than anything. I really like Bob Dozier's style, although I don't own one. I've considered ordering one for my use only in the kitchen. I don't allow anyone to use my personal knives, I buy them much cheaper cutlery because they frankly don't see the difference, and don't take care of them.

I have a Harold Corby fixed blade. It is a classic Loveless style that would be good use in a kitchen too. Hmm... Unfortunately, I was talking to Harold's son Phillip about making me a custom folder when Phillip had a sudden heart attack and passed away.

The Highlander

 

[tallpaul]

Highlander, Not only are Chris' knives nice but he and Anne are genuinely great folk.

I have literally beat my small plain sebby and exposed it to some nasty stuff over the years and its does good and has held up. My Calvary unique has been used a fair bit too and while the face is scratched some it still is a pleasure for me to use. One of these days I'll start using a Calvary with the damascus blade

Oh and BTW I understand COMPLETELY the statement about most not appreciating or being able to tell the difference between a decent knife and a great one... most will not pay for the few percentage points of gain in quality or usefulness... then again they like highpoint and taurus because they are too cheap to buy good stuff

 

[jsunsr]

I have a drawer full of Boker, Buck, Benchmade, CRKT. The perfect knife doesn't exist. It's like one person said, to get everything you want you need to carry two or three knives. Currently carry CRKT M21-14. It has everything you describe. I've found Benchmade holds a good edge. Buck sharpens good. I like my Boker Fairbarn Applegate.

 

[Double-O-Dave]

The best folder I've ever owned was a Puma. Great knife, but it grew legs. I also have a CRKT M16, but I can't get it to hold a good edge. I now view folders as expendable tools and buy the cheapest things I can find that work - usually the $10.00 specials at Cabellas. Most of chores I need a knife for can be done with a Swiss Army knife, the big folder is for big cutting chores and of course, serves as a back-up to my back-up.

Best of luck,

Dave

 

[The Highlander]

I've had trouble getting my CRKT M16 to hold an edge as well. Never have gotten an edge on a Kershaw or Buck.

My OLD Case knives are great in that regard. Easy to sharpen, and seem to hold an edge well.

I've got a drawer full of Boker's, Puma's, Gerber, CRKT, etc. I just enjoy rotating and carrying one for a day or two, then another one.

The Highlander

 

[Goodtime Charlie]

Take some time out to watch some video reviews. Here is a link to a youtube.com reviewer of knives, guns, and other outdoor gear. This guy has decades of experience in the outdoors, is military and part-time LEO, so he knows tactical too. Good luck.

YouTube - nutnfancy's Channel

 

[m657]

Thanks for the link!!

and it continues to amaze the astonishing variety of choices available!

Thought I had my answer a couple of times....and something else comes along to dither over.

Being able to re-sharpen the blade is a major benefit. I've decided on my retired-guy budget the high $$$ highly desirable choices are out.