Thread: Suggestions on a pocket knife?

In reality there's plenty of good choices. Just google around for a while untill you find one that you like the look of. If you find one try to find one in real life so you can have a feel of what it's like in the hand.

Then make your purchase and you won't regret it.

Like Ray, I carry a Benchmade AFCK, except the 812 which is smaller than the 800. ATS-34 steel with a combo blade, but they were made with a plain blade. You would have to find a used one to get a 800 or 812 though. Been out of production for several years.
My other EDC is a single blade Case Peanut.
Yes, I carry two.

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One of my rules for an EDC is that I can open and close the knife with one hand. If not for that rule, I'd definitely get into collecting the French Laguiole knives. They are beautiful, very well designed and examples of fine craftsmanship. I know you want a tanto but take a look at these French Laguiole Knives and Laguiole Cutlery.

Originally Posted by icedog

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I've ordered from knifecenter already but I went there to compare price... I failed to figure out how to navigate the site. I tried the search but apparently they don't carry any name brand knives except for Boker? From the looks of that place I'm not sure I'd risk ordering anything from them

One of my rules for an EDC is that I can open and close the knife with one hand. If not for that rule, I'd definitely get into collecting the French Laguiole knives. They are beautiful, very well designed and examples of fine craftsmanship. I know you want a tanto but take a look at these French Laguiole Knives and Laguiole Cutlery.

I think I've changed my mind about the tanto. Reverse tanto is ok but I'm sure I don't want a regular tanto. One knife I looked at and liked (but initially ruled out for some reason or other) was that one you have in your picture on the other thread. http://straightrazorpalace.com/198080-post46.html . The one all the way on the right. Can't remember why I passed it up but I really liked the looks of it. What was that?

What I did end up ordering was (actually 2 different ones)

a Spyderco Native (C41PBK). latest version with the CPM-S30V blade and FRN handles.
Spyderco Native with 3-1/16" S30V Steel Satin Plain Edge Blade, Black Handle - Knifecenter.com

I really considered the Native4 (C41CFP) with carbon fiber handles 'cause I thought it would be thinner (and carbon fiber is cool) and I kind of like the looks of the blade better. But it was VG-10 steel, no jimps on the top of the tang and the release on the handle back isn't hollowed out.
Spyderco Native4 with 3-1/16" VG10 Steel Plain Edge, Carbon Fiber Handles - Knifecenter.com

The second one is a Kershaw Random Leek (1660TSW) with their newest proprietary steel, Sandvik 14C28N stainless-steel. Kind of liked the look of the blade on the Onion Leek but it's 440A steel. This tip should be a bit tougher too. Looks to be really thin. Not sure if I like the idea of the assisted open. It has a lock at the tip end but if you don't use the lock it looks like it might be easy to open inadvertently as you remove it from your pocket. If you do use the lock it might be a bit of a pain to open it. We'll see.
Kershaw Limited Edition Random Leek 3" Assisted Opening 14C28N Steel Blade - Knifecenter.com

We'll see if the Native isn't too bulky. Looks ideal for anything up to medium heavy duty. I plan on keeping that no matter what. If the Native is on the bulky side then I'm thinking the Leek would be the thing for light duty and a thin carry. Native for weekends, around the house and yard, projects, etc. and the Leek the rest of the time. If the Native is acceptably thin then the Leek will go back. Kifecenter has a 30 day return policy which is nice. Haha, if I don't really like the Leek, and the Native is too bulky, and the carbon fiber Native4 is thinner they might both go back and I'll try the Native4.

Added on a DMT D8C which qualified everything for free shipping (well, $7 worth which left about $2). I needed one of those since it looks like I'll ruin my D8E if I continue to lap with it. I got the very last Native they had in stock but naturally the Leek and DMT are back ordered (probably because of the lapping thing here?) so nothing's going to ship until next week earliest .

Like to thank everybody again. Narrowed it down to looking only at what was worth looking at.

Sweet, make sure to let us know what you think of your new knives!

Originally Posted by Quick

One knife I looked at and liked (but initially ruled out for some reason or other) was that one you have in your picture on the other thread. The one all the way on the right. Can't remember why I passed it up but I really liked the looks of it. What was that?

Ooh you have a good eye. That's an Italian made Browning Cynergy. Skeletized frame, olive wood scales and a very cool modified liner lock that I've not seen on any other knife. A classy little blade.

Here's another thread I brag about some of my knives be sure to check out the Columbia River Kommer Fulcrum video: http://straightrazorpalace.com/what-...ollection.html

Brad

If you're looking for a thin knife, have a go at a Centofante 3 or 4. Thinnest blade Spyderco has to offer, and the handle isn't exactly what I'd call FAT. VG-10 steel, but there really is no problem with that, except maybe sharpening.

Originally Posted by Zwaplat

If you're looking for a thin knife, have a go at a Centofante 3 or 4. Thinnest blade Spyderco has to offer, and the handle isn't exactly what I'd call FAT. VG-10 steel, but there really is no problem with that, except maybe sharpening.

Thanks. I looked at that. The blade design (either of them) just didn't strike my fancy. I don't want a thin blade. 0.125 would be ideal. It's the outside width of the handle I'm looking to minimize.

I carry two. A Victorinox Soldier model (since before 1970?) and a Gerber 450 E-Z-OUT (non-serrated). They've both worked well for decades of hunting and everyday use. I like the Soldier model so well that I have a spare stashed away, JIC.

Its a mass-market, relatively inexpensive knife, but I do like the Boker Subcom.

Nice review, here:

CLB Design - SubCom Review In Full