Thread: Automatic Knives

Originally Posted by earcutter

Hold on lol!! If guys can pocket carry a Glock!? Or for that matter IWB appendix carry a Glock for that matter?

Seriously though, I can't comment as I haven't owned an automatic in a LONG time, but I am not too worried about it .

You laugh, but I can carry my XD(m) and not have a problem, but I've had one open in my pocket several times. It's not going to cut you, it's just going to happen when you've got both hands tied up.

Originally Posted by feeltheburn

A Glock is completely different IMO. At least a Glock doesn't have the trigger on the side right where you (or anything) can press on it.

,,,,and if the Glock does go off, it will cauterize the wound for you at the same time.

Originally Posted by sharptonn

I like the Kershaw Scallion for work. Flips out fast and is quite tough. They make another, called a Leek. It has the same fast opening, but a longer and more pointed blade. These are priced right as well!

My EDC is a Leek an I like that hands down over the Scallion. The handle design is much more ergonomic to me.

I just cleaned it and used some flourinated grease. It is smooth and fast but at 1 USD a gram that grease better be good!

P.S. I see your blade lock fell off yours also. I wonder if that is a factory defect?

Originally Posted by K37

Yeah, I agree, serrations are really a niche accessory that most won't use often enough to make the lose of edge, especially at the point of greatest leverage, worth it. I've never been fond of that one, the Presidio, Shoki or Osborne because the blade isn't very high. It's a proportion thing for me, not necessarily a functional thing. It's never felt good in my hand either...not bad, just not something that melted in my hand.

Serrations are almost never used like you said & I don't like the space it takes away from the straight edge.
I would like to see a strip of serrations on the spine, midway.

Originally Posted by Hirlau

Serrations are almost never used like you said & I don't like the space it takes away from the straight edge.
I would like to see a strip of serrations on the spine, midway.

Now that's a good Idea right there. I think Ontario Knives made blades like that - I really liked the design. I think it was Ontario...??

This has been my EDC for the past few weeks. I like the assisted open more than the full auto. Black blade without serrations.

Wow nice looking knife. What's with all these tip down clips I am seeing? :-)

Originally Posted by earcutter

Wow nice looking knife. What's with all these tip down clips I am seeing? :-)

I like tip down. Maybe just because it's what I'm most used to though. I can grab the part of the knife that's sticking out of my pocket with my thumb and index finger, pull it out, then just wrap my hand around the handle. Works good for me.

Tip up only works for me with loose fitting pants. If I can get my thumb in my pocket along the handle and pull the knife out, then the knife ends up right where it should be. I still end up fumbling a bit most of the time to get the right grip after pulling the knife out of my pocket though.

My daily EDC is in my very friendly looking non locking Spyderco Urban with really grippy G10 scales and Japanese VG10 blade, and another little back lock Japanese Moki folder in Strawberry jigbone handles and 2 1/2 inch VG10 blade.

Jamie.

Originally Posted by 32t

My EDC is a Leek an I like that hands down over the Scallion. The handle design is much more ergonomic to me.

I just cleaned it and used some flourinated grease. It is smooth and fast but at 1 USD a gram that grease better be good!

P.S. I see your blade lock fell off yours also. I wonder if that is a factory defect?

Yeah, in my work, the blade on the Leek would suffer if I used it for a prybar and screwdriver as I do the Scallion.
That pesky blade lock seems to be on at inopportune times, so it "fell off"
The clip is a must-have for me as I clip it rearward on my right pants pocket. Always there, clipped in a ready position. Slides off and opens in one motion. Scares the hell out of parts deliverers as they set the box down, I am slicing the tape instantly!