Thread: Carry Knives

Just like deciding which razor to use in the morning, my daily carry depends on my mood or what I'll be doing during the day. I like slip-joint folders, but also have some of the more updated folders with a pocket clip.
A stockman is my favorite style, but I find that I like carrying a trapper, too. A working knife for me is a sodbuster style.
For pocket clip types, I like my Kershaw vapor and Gerber paraframe II (not expensive, but handy).
When I go places where showing a larger knife may be intimidating to some, I still carry a peanut or small stockman. I was at my daughter's show choir competition (at a school) and several kids had hems in their outfits that had been taken up too much, and they hadn't tried them on before. A couple of the moms had needle & thread (and a little time) to re-do the stitching, but no way to pick out the hem. Took me about 20 seconds each to "undo" the hem with a well sharpened peanut. A couple folks still made commentary about carrying a "weapon" into a school. :roll: I told them it's a tool and that I'm a trained professional.
If I'm playin' in the woods behind my house, taking down limbs, chopping wood, or if a boy is showing up for my daughter, it's fun to carry a khukuri.

I like to carry the Cold Steel Pro Lite Folder, in a clip point. Easy to carry, fast to open, sharp as a straight, and well-balanced.

I like the Khukri's if I am in the bush, as well.

I also love my Cammillus 10", and my old faithful original K-Bar!

I carry a

Gerber® Harsey Air Ranger™ Blue
Item #7907 - Mfg #5920

Always!

I never forget it. When I go backpacking I have one or more knives with me but this one is always additional. I have used is so much that it needs some real work done to it. A simple sharpening just doesn't cut it any more...

-Kristofer

Thats a nice looking Kukhuri!
I carried the cold steel "Gurkha Light" Kukri in Iraq. To be honest for what i needed it was WAY too much knife, but I still like the thing. Not NEARLY as nice as the one in your picture, though.
John P.

For work I rotate through:
Benchmande mini-grip (most of the time),
Spyderco Dodo (if I'm going somehwere blade length is an issue - or if I'm riding the bike - the clip on this is very tight so I don't worry about losing it,
Spyderco Delica (if I'm going somewhere I might lose a knife - this would be the easiest to sacrifice),
Case Muskrat, (if I don't want a pocket clip - or just in the mood for a slip joint,
Kershaw Chive, (usually an extra on the key ring)

Away from work it's usually Benchmade Grip.

Kershaw semi assisted open and an old case bone handled single blade. I'd hate to give up my Micro Tech auto to the local police department.....lol. Lynn

The Kershaw Avalanche is an incredibly good bargain. It's got the right size (3"), it's super-fast, the g-10 scales are the most non-slip grip I've ever held in my hand and the s60v steel has a bite that you have to check out personally to believe.

I've got a nice custom Kershaw Boa in chrome and ebony, which is just too good lookin' to use much.

My favorite EDC is my Small Classic Sebenza. In my opinion, it's about as fine a small EDC as anyone could ever ask for - inconspicuous, built to crazy tight tolerances, great steel, fluid action that locks up like a bank vault, superior s30v steel and a grind that is outstanding. The thumb stud grabs so well it's virtually impossible to misfire when attempting to open it quickly. Standard tip-down carry, light weight, perfectly balanced.... plain jane looks that doesn't attract a lot of attention. There's nothing I don't like about it.

I've got some Benchmades I really like, most notably the bigger 710 in M2 high speed tool steel, and a smaller 705 that's a lot of knife in a tiny package.

The Spyderco Delica may be the most underrated EDC. Lightweight, great lock, good geometry, VG-10 steel, a design that can be comverted into a wave design and it's inexpensive enough to be disposable.

Seki Cut Bob Lum is another knife that I found to be a heck of a great value. It's D-2 steel with ball-bearing detente that is lightning quick and locks up very solidly. Good, useful blade design, 3" blade size, micarta scales.

So many knives - so little time. Those are some of the "niche" knives that make it into my pocket from one day to the next.

Dovo, I've got a Gurkha amost exactly like that, except mine doesn't have such a mirrored surface.

I carry a small, serrated pocket knife with the "assisted opener" thing for the thumb. It's quite small, and I attach it to my keychain. I've carried it for about seven years now, and it always does the job. No real need to sharpen it, either.

I had a nice switchblade, but I sold it a while ago. I regret it. And I also had a neat butterfly knife, but it was stolen. Once I get a bunch of straight razors, I plan to put a deadly edge on a lousy one and carry it in my boot. "Just in case," you know?

I've carried the same Case red bone canoe Case knife for about 10 years. My wife bought it for me when we started dating in High school.
I love case knives.

Originally Posted by Blade Wielder

Dovo, I've got a Gurkha amost exactly like that, except mine doesn't have such a mirrored surface.

Well... mine doesn't either, anymore. :roll: I'm OK with the fact that it looks like a knife that has been used (because it has). It has a little patina in places and a bit of a rainbow effect where some sap stayed on awhile before I could clean it. But kept sharp and oiled. I figure I can shine it up if I get the urge to.

Originally Posted by Blade Wielder

Once I get a bunch of straight razors, I plan to put a deadly edge on a lousy one and carry it in my boot. "Just in case," you know?

I know that where I live, in Virginia, a concealed razor is a no-no. Although sharp, and maybe with some intimidation factor when presented to some, I don't think a str8 razor is the best choice for PPE (personal protective equipment), if you were in a tough situation. Not sticky enough, easily damaged delicate edge, and no real handle that you could hold on to.
If you really want something to carry as protection, because you have a genuine need for it, get a real boot knife or neck knife (check your local laws on what's not illegal to conceal in your area) or a good one-hand opener with a pocket clip. Best choice is something that presents as a work knife (if questioned by a LEO) but can get the job done in a real crisis situation. A lot of fixed blade knives that are marketed as concealable, like boot knives, have both edges sharpened, and are cosidered (by the law) as a dagger, also illegal. O'course, if you're wearing a kilt, you could tuck it in your sock and tell them it's your sgian dub, and that you're on your way to your local highlander club meeting. :lol:
My advice is to avoid bad situations or run away. There's no shame in that.
Parry