Knife Advice

[RCRAMIE]

Need help guys, decide I need a pocket knife. Problem is I know nothing about theme.
Need one to cary to cut boxes with and general knife use. Would also like something I could use in a SD use if needed. Want assisted and stay under $50 for my first one, what are some good websites to look at?

 

[SVTFreak]

Kershaw speed safe line fits your bill. I have a "leek" that I love. Can he bought for around 50$. I know people hate heberts here but I've gotten two there for less than 50$ each.

Also I would recommend a spyderco endura more toward the SD but they are quite a bit more $$. And not assisted opening.

 

[jmcrawf1]

Given your requirements i'd say a Kershaw leek or scallion. Google those. They can be had off of ebay for under $30 if you look hard enough.

 

[LACamper]

Take a look at the Spyderco's. You should be able to find one for around $50. I've had 3 over the years in different sizes and all have held up well.

 

[nola_]

best everyday pocket knife I've owned, going on about 4yrs now, only $12, Ka-Bar

http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/46512-1.html

 

[11Bravo]

Kershaw Blur

 

[10shotgroup]

Kershaw Blur

This

 

[flatsman007]

Spyderco if you can find something in an ATS34 or 154CM. Spend the little extra for that. I have had one for 10 years now. It is not spring assist. Also have a Bench Made Apperition for 2 years now in 154CM, it is spring assist, heavy, and bullet proof. In my opinion spring assist is cool but way over rated. Once tou get used to it you can open either just as fast. Any way spend the extra money for the better steel and you won't be disappointed. Harder to sherpen slower to dull. Thats my two cents.

 

[grits]

Another vote for Kershaw. Their customer service is top notch and they carry a lifetime warenty on their knives.

 

[flatsman007]

All this talk of Kershaw is going to have me getting one.

 

[11Bravo]

All this talk of Kershaw is going to have me getting one.

Do it! You won't regret it.

 

[JetMech]

I like SOG Flash II's.

 

[SirIsaacNewton]

Well I am selling these and I can state first hand that Kershaw makes some amazing knives and has premo customer service. http://www.bayoushooter.com/forums/showthread.php?t=32212

 

[topgunz1]

I've broken two Kershaws I just haven't had a chance to send off yet. The assist spring on my scallion died and I broke the tip of my other one. I forget the name but its in the same family as the scallion and leek but bigger. My fiance's leek (pink of course) works as new after about 2 years though.

I got a SOG-Tac Auto for valentine's day 09, it has been carried every day since whihc is a record for me keeping a knife without breaking it. If SOG's non-auto line is as durable, it would be a good choice.

http://sogknives.com/store/ST-02.html that's mine, in half serrated black finish

Edit: while pulling this up, I learned that they now make a SOG-Tac Mini. Dammit, there goes $100

 

[flatsman007]

Boa

I like the Boa. Is the blade tight? If so I sent you a PM.

 

[topgunz1]

I've gotta quit reading this site, I found that SOG Mini, then found the Microtech UTX-70, I always wanted an out the front and a Microtech... I'll post pics when it gets here

 

[Rahllin]

Kershaw speed safe line fits your bill. I have a "leek" that I love. Can he bought for around 50$. I know people hate heberts here but I've gotten two there for less than 50$ each.

Also I would recommend a spyderco endura more toward the SD but they are quite a bit more $$. And not assisted opening.

+1 on Kershaw Leek or any Kershaw assisted open knife. I have a few Kershaw knives, and my first was a Leek. It is badass to say the least. Out of the package you can shave hair off your arm, and it keeps its edge nicely. It is a very slim, but sturdy feeling design, that when clipped on the inside of your pocket is not noticable at all to the wearer, and the clip is very strong, so you dont have to worry about it falling out IF you keep it clipped. It also has a blade lock to keep it closed, but lock on or off I have never had mine open up on me accidentally. You can find the black with half serrated blade and the silver with the straight blade at Academy sports for $49.99, and you can find the black with straight blade at walmart for like $49.97 or something. If you want a little bit beefier you can go with the Kershaw Blur which Academy has for $45 if I am not mistaken. It has a bigger wider blade, but has to be opened with the thumbstuds because it does not have the easy open finger lever behind the blade like the leek. Both are extremely sharp, nice quality knives, but the thing that got me interested in Kershaw from the beginning is that I have never heard a single bad thing about their lifetime warranty and their amazing customer service.

 

[Rahllin]

Correction to mt above post. Any where I said Blur, I meant Whirlwind. The Blur is also nice but runs about $^5. IKershaw also has several new knives out in the $30-40 range. I plan on picking up a Tone which is a nice looking assisted opening knifewith a tanto blade for I think $30. Also a coworker of mine showed me his Kershaw SpeedBump tonight, and it was quite impressive! It generally runs a good bit over $50, but deals can be found. It has a unique locking mechanism that is built into the thumbstud as opposed to the common liner lock. It is pretty sweet, especially since it is a slightly bigger knife but still has the easy open thing on the back of the blade like the Leek. It will definitely be my next knife purchase.

 

[Scottr88]

SOG Flash II is an awesome knife,tanto blade half serrated,holds an edge well.

 

[topgunz1]

My Microtech UTX-70 came in yesterday, no pics yet as I'm not at home. I got the double edged blade with one side serrated in two tone. I love this little knife!

BladeHQ.com came through with really quick shipping, ordered Tuesday and it arrived Friday via USPS Priority from Utah.