I own a Spyderco Persistence that I carry a lot. My MT is too heavy to carry regularly and I don't have pocket space (yet). It's the Leatherman PST.
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I own a Spyderco Persistence that I carry a lot. My MT is too heavy to carry regularly and I don't have pocket space (yet). It's the Leatherman PST.
I'd be lost without my Spyderco CENTOFANTE 3.
I have a gerber suspention and a ridge that I usualy cary.
I have a case xx changer for huntin season among others but thats the edc I guess.
Mine is Byrd Crow - an econo brand by Spyderco. Can't beat quality/price value! :)
Well, an ordinary folder, it ain't tactical whatsoever - what to choose? :hmmm:
I can't find my EDC for two days now. Here is my little collection of tactical folders:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2265/...ef7de9a8_b.jpg
See if you can guess which one is, er, was my every day carry. Now I will go through a long decision making trial period with each knife. I am missing my Benchmade 940 so much I have no interest in any of the others. Maybe my knife will turn up.
so far in Auz my EDC blades have lived in my backpack, rather than in a pocket or on a belt most of the time, Opinel #7 carbon for food and such, and my RAT Izula for any unforeseen events, and my customed SOG powerlock, because I feel lonely without it. oh, and a benchmade belt cutter. is that too overboard? when I get back to the land of ice and snow, the SOG will go back on the belt, the Opinel, belt cutter, and RAT will stay in the backpack, and the PE gripptillian waiting at home will jump into a pocket. love haveing a job where a knife is a requirement.
Buck Trapper comes with me wherever I go.
knives of alaska ulu , it seems kinda unusual but i've been carrying it for a few years now it's more of a tool then I ever thought it's made out of D2 tool steel it stays sharp for a long time , if you have a chance to pick one up get it ! you won't be disappointed
when shaving with a straight tip #1 if you get splinters in you're face and cuts on you hand , turn the razor around ( that is if you have wood scales )
My pocket knife is a two bladed Victorinox with straight and phillips screwdriver, awl, etc. It's nothing grand, but it is very useful for opening boxes, tightening the more than occasional loose screw, picking the remnants of lunch from my teeth, opening the infrequent can when the real can opener is no where to be found, and the tweezer was invaluable in removing a lunched schrader valve when a slashed tire had to be replaced.
A wonderful tool, that Swiss Army Knife.
Mine varies. Today was an original Leatherman and a CRKT K.I.S.S. lockblade. Typically on a work day, it is the Leatherman, a SAK-Super Tinker is the model, and a small lockblade. Each has its preferred uses. If I need a small blade that I can open one handed, the lockblade. If I need a bigger blade or one of the tools on the SAK, then I have it. The Leatherman is usually used as pliers. But, the file also gets used quite often.
On a side note, this topic reminds me of another forum I frequent that deals with these types of subjects daily. :)
Same problem: I'm in NYC too, and the weapons laws here are fairly stringent.
I carry a Boker Subclaw - sweet little solidly-built locking folder with a 2.75" handle and a 1.75" blade curved like a linoleum knife. The handle has jimping top and bottom, a deep finger choil behind the blade, and fluting ridges all over the rigid G10 scales, so you can get a real solid grip on it even though the handle doesn't even fill your hand. It would be nobody's choice of a weapon but as a last-ditch defensive slasher it would do considerable damage and likely change an attacker's mind in a hurry.
For utilitarian purposes I carry a Leatherman Juice in my man-purse . . . uh, manly gear-bag, and an SAK in my other pocket. I recently misplaced the SAK and I'm heartsick about it - I can't bring myself to acquire another pocket-knife in its place.
Carried a small Case trapper for years but lost it. Have been carrying one of these for about 5 years. The one on the left. Kershaw Ken Onion 1660 CKT
I carry an Al Mar Osprey Classic with the White Micarta Handle. A fine Blade.
AL MAR 1001 Osprey
I have a Buck assisted opener in my right pocket, a Spyderco in my left pocket. And a .9mm snuggled against my back.:gwh:
RT
Smith and Wesson 24/7. I don't get to carry it as much as I'd like. Part of the "charm" of working at an airport.
http://knife-mart.com/images/W7BS%20...fe%20Sharp.jpg
[See picture of slip-joint Boker with straight-razor-shaped blade.]
I've always been skeptical about those razor-bladed folding knives. But if a "serious" company like Boker makes one, perhaps they think it can actually be used?
What really catches my eye about this one is . . . the razor blade has a barber's notch! Now what's that about? Would this constitute evidence against the theory that the "barber's notch" identifies a razor truly intended specifically for professional barbers? (Surely no barber ever whipped out a slip-joint pocket knife and gave a professional shave!)
i carry a "fightin rooster" 4 blade stockman knife...just a typical farm boy knife everyone around here mostly carry
Just got my new benchmade griptillian. Full size, plain edge, sheepsfoot. I'm really liking it, more friendly than my SOG trident tigerstipe combi-edge. sits well, and feels good. about the only thing that would make it better is a bayonet style clip so it rides low, but thats just my opinion, I know lots of guys perfer the high ride.
when i am out on the trap line of course i have my NESSMUC on my hip.
Just got a SOG fusion for chrismas, love this thing. It is without a doubt the sharpest thing I have ever carried(goona enjoy it while it lasts:))
Which one do you carry?
I have a Fiddleback forge Nessmuk and really like it.
http://images51.fotki.com/v1548/phot...00_0823-vi.jpg
Just rediscovered that pic for another forum.
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l2...Q/DSC03427.jpg
First one is a Ontario RAT-3 in D2. It's a factory second so I did not feel bad to mod it. Stripped the coating and put a convex edge on it. It's the knife I carry the most in the woods, well, before I got the Fiddleback Nessmuk mentionned in my last post.
Second is a MaxxQ-1A. Darrel Ralph design, I just don't dare to EDC it since only 26 were made. It has cut paper and a cigar tip.
Third is a Darrel Ralph design Camillus Heat (RIP Camillus :'( ), the first decent knife I bought. As you can see it's a safe queen ;)
Cybrok, have you seen the new Rowen made RAT knives? they did some tweaking, and made them better. I have the new version of the 3, green coating and orange G-10 scales. love it! But the fiddleback looks so nice, so very nice.
I saw the new RC knives, if I had more money I'd get a few. A new big knife (RTAK equivalent) is coming at SHOT show, can't wait.
None of the above...
How about a little gerber locking blade.
Less than 2" sharp enough to trim a nail
durable enough to slit tape on a box and
cut cardboard as needed.
i also went for the fiddle back maple , got mine made at www.idahoknifeworks.com real nice people,its a mountain man knife MADE by a MOUNTAINMAN!!! and exc. workmanship.
Cybrock, I should have figured that out given you are on another forum.. duh. I shiped mine to alberta from KSF, liked the service and had no trouble with the boarder.
I carry a cheap little knife that looks like a Boker subcom DealExtreme: $4.82 Stainless Steel Manual-Release Folding Knife with Clip (11.5cm Full-Length)
good for everyday use.
Am carrying today a 15-year old Leatherman, one of the first available in Europe at that time. It came with and still is in its heavy-duty leather belt pouch.
On other days, I carry sometimes a slim Swiss Army knife (just the basics) or an Opinel No. 7 folding knife.
I got one of these in the post today
http://www.gpknives.com/images/spyde...5Blarge%5D.jpg
A Spyderco Urban. A UK Legal carry slip joint. If you hold it correctly it will never close on your hand due to the choil, very clever. Expensive for me, but an excellent idea. I really like flat blades, so I waited for this version, rather than get a UKPK or the other Urban which have leaf shaped blades.
I carry a Gerber Suspension MT on my belt. I like the Gerber over other MT's such as Leatherman, mostly for the fact that the pliers are spring loaded and the handles are spaced far enough apart that fingers don't get pinched.
Nothing against leathermans, just a personal preference, and the Gerber was $26.
Also EDC a Benchmade 580 Barrage. That is one HELL of a knife. I was having trouble deciding on the full size, or the 585 Mini-barrage, and finally got the 580 full size. I compromised by also buying the Mini-Griptilian :), which my fiancee carries. Too small for my hands.
I lost my benchmade bench mite, which I used nearly every day. I loved it but being a sucker for variety I just picked up one of these
Spyderco Knives MeerKat 1-15/16" VG10 Plain Blade, Phantom Lock, Blue/Green FRN Handles Model C64JPBG - Knifecenter.com
I also like that Boker subcom and I'm thinking about adding one to my order.
Boker Plus Chad los Banos SUBCOM Folder with Black 1-7/8" Combo AUS8 Blade & Money Clip - Knifecenter.com
I don't think 440c over Aus-8 is much of an improvement to be honest, if at all. The difference is all in the heat treat and Aus-8 can take and hold an absolutely brilliant edge. The subcom is hardly a heavy weight anyway so not sure about titanium either!
I like the one with the wharncliffe type blade, but I really don't need another small locker.
Incidently LX, have you picked up a Coronado? That is a hell of a lot of knife for the money. I recommend every one get one!
Benchmade 940. I love this thing.