Knife questions - Page 2

derf · 10-06-2011, 10:12 PM

I usually carry one similar to this, with a 1/4 serrated edge

G-Rex · 10-06-2011, 10:15 PM

I've been thinking about one of these, but I haven't looked a whole lot yet.

Adeptus_Minor · 10-07-2011, 01:26 AM

I've been carrying a Kershaw Ken Onion 'Vapor' for a few years now.
It hasn't been too bad, but I'd kind of like to pick up one of their SpeedSafe assisted opening models.

The Blur, in particular

The only thing I don't care for is the 'recurve' blade design.
Seems like a lot of knifemakers have started favoring blades of that style because I believe it enhances cutting efficiency, but it makes sharpening by conventional methods a real pain in the ass.

Tmall · 10-07-2011, 11:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by G-Rex

I've been thinking about one of these, but I haven't looked a whole lot yet.

I had one of those about 10 years ago. It was a great knife. I ended up giving it away to a friend after a couple years, and it looked like new.

wildchild · 10-06-2011, 10:10 PM

i carry this one quite often. holds an edge extremely well. bad part is when it needs sharpening it goes back to factory. (free). good part is that in the lasgt 8 years it hasn't needed to go there.

Particle Man · 10-06-2011, 10:11 PM

hmmm, I may need to go shopping for a new knife...

Riceaholic · 10-07-2011, 03:34 AM

I spent some loot years ago on a microtec auto in-auto out stiletto...you get what you pay for as long as you don't lose it...

Adeptus_Minor · 10-07-2011, 03:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Riceaholic

you get what you pay for as long as you don't lose it...

Hence why I do not own a Benchmade knife.
If I lose my ~$40 Kershaw, I'm a little bummed... (already happened with my CRKT M-16)
If I were to lose a $120+ Benchmade, I'd never let myself live it down.

Amorok · 10-07-2011, 05:38 AM

I've got a Kershaw Whirlwind I've been using for ten years now, it holds an edge ok and I love the assisted opening. Try going to a pawn shop, they'll have knives for cheaper and you'd be surprised at the stuff you can find.

nhgunnut · 10-07-2011, 06:50 AM

Currently I carry the Kershaw Onion Designed assisted opener ( partially amputated left thumb and I am left handed) but sog makes some great options as do Gerber. My best advice would be to go to a gun show look at whats available at the knife tables. Great way to see everything at once.

10-06-2011, 10:12 PM	#1
derf token jewboy Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: CBR 900, KLR ugly ass duckling, Gas Man Posts: 10,799	I usually carry one similar to this, with a 1/4 serrated edge __________________

10-07-2011, 01:26 AM	#3
Adeptus_Minor Hopster Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Austin, TX Moto: 2009 Buell 1125R Posts: 4,743	I've been carrying a Kershaw Ken Onion 'Vapor' for a few years now. It hasn't been too bad, but I'd kind of like to pick up one of their SpeedSafe assisted opening models. The Blur, in particular The only thing I don't care for is the 'recurve' blade design. Seems like a lot of knifemakers have started favoring blades of that style because I believe it enhances cutting efficiency, but it makes sharpening by conventional methods a real pain in the ass. __________________ “Well, obviously before; after was all gendarmes and dick stitches.”

10-06-2011, 10:11 PM	#6
Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	hmmm, I may need to go shopping for a new knife... __________________ I'm not "fat." I'm "Enlarged to show texture." Handle every stressful situation like a DOG: If you can't eat it or hump it, pi$$ on it & walk away.

10-07-2011, 05:38 AM	#9
Amorok Issukangitok Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Biloxi, MS Moto: '06 Suzuki Boulevard C50T Posts: 2,225	I've got a Kershaw Whirlwind I've been using for ten years now, it holds an edge ok and I love the assisted opening. Try going to a pawn shop, they'll have knives for cheaper and you'd be surprised at the stuff you can find. __________________ What goes around comes around. Sometimes you get what's coming around, and sometimes you are what's coming around. You see what I mean?

10-07-2011, 06:50 AM	#10
nhgunnut gun totin redneck Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South West New Hampshire Moto: turbo busa 999 Duc Goldwing & Victory Posts: 1,130	Currently I carry the Kershaw Onion Designed assisted opener ( partially amputated left thumb and I am left handed) but sog makes some great options as do Gerber. My best advice would be to go to a gun show look at whats available at the knife tables. Great way to see everything at once. __________________ Evolution requires a body count, Count or be Counted!

10-07-2011, 03:34 AM	#7
Riceaholic High Life Drinker Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Tampa Bay Moto: 01 GSXR 1000 - Yamaha Zuma 125 Posts: 961	I spent some loot years ago on a microtec auto in-auto out stiletto...you get what you pay for as long as you don't lose it...