Thread: Knife newbie, help?

Originally Posted by finsfan

I just mentioned Vintage Blades because there are like 3 Bokers that he has for sale that are 50% off or more, below his costs his says. And I read that Boker made decent straights, so I just figured that a $100 Boker for $40 was a great buy.

I agree with you on this deal except I am not crazy about combination (smooth and serrated) blades. Also, I can't tell if that Boker 707 can be opened with one hand. I will only carry a knife that I can open and close with one hand.

I would say it depends on the pattern you prefer. I personally like the case medium stockman for everyday carry. Mine has the yellow scales with CV blade. During the fall hunting season I carry a case trapper. On eating holidays I carry the old pattern case hobo(no spoon).

Don

Originally Posted by finsfan

Cybrok, feel free to recommend some of the knives at that website. What an array!!

Yep, huge choice indeed..

I would personally go for a mini-griptilian. The main differences between the models are the handle material/color and thumb hole/stud.

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Also the spyderco delica is very popular
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For any knife, I would either go fully serrated or plain, not combo edge. I only bought one combo edge and will not get another.

Kershaw also have some middle range alternative.

Personally I don't really care for Boker knives.

I like each of those knives. Im getting educated, so tell me, why one or the other? What does the serrated knife do that the plain edge does not, if that makes sense?

Serrated edges are a little better at cutting rope. They're also a PITA to sharpen. If you keep a knife sharp, a plain edge will tear through rope, etc, just as well as serrations in most cases.

Originally Posted by sensei_kyle

Serrated edges are a little better at cutting rope. They're also a PITA to sharpen. If you keep a knife sharp, a plain edge will tear through rope, etc, just as well as serrations in most cases.

This is what some say but the truth is that all professional rigging knives are not serrated.

This is getting way past my limited knowledge and experience and even more limited knife budget, but I'll just say this thread reminded me that I was interested in a small keychain multitool; and in the course of retracing my research I learned that Leatherman produces their tools almost entirely in the U.S., at their Portland factory. The only non-US operations, according to an e-mail I got yesterday from a representative, are that some parts are finished in Europe and jaws are cast in Mexico. To me this is important both for quality and for supporting our economy and American workers' jobs, and at my relatively low-end buying range it's a decisive reason to choose a Leatherman over someone else's comparable product.

Case, of course, also produces in the U.S.

That's my two cents and worth almost every penny.

~Rich

Originally Posted by icedog

I will only carry a knife that I can open and close with one hand.

You and me both brother!

Originally Posted by finsfan

I like each of those knives. Im getting educated, so tell me, why one or the other?

Eternal war between those 2. Both excellent so it comes back to personal taste.

Wich one looks the better to you?

I would get both because I can't chose.

I'd suggest the Spyderco Sharpmaker sharpening system. It worksvery good, and is easier to set up than the Lansky. Just my .02