Need ideas on a new knife

[mrdbeau]

Ok, so I have a CRKT M16 with a tanto point that is typically part of my EDC. For a good while, I was carrying a 4" Cold Steel Ti-Lite until I managed to lose/drop/something it.

So, I'm in the market for a knife, and wanted to get a few suggestions.

1) Interested in keeping the tab sub-$100.
2) Full-length straight edge... nothing with a serrated edge.
3) 5-6" in length
4) Prefer something with a drop point or spear point blade.

I'm thinking about repurchasing a Ti-Lite, this time in 6" or maybe going with another CRKT (really love the little one I've got now), but I really don't keep up with knife stuff or know too much about the various knife companies out there and their relative qualities.

 

[artabr]

Take a look at Kershaw's line. I've been carrying a Leek for a few years. It's light and holds a sharp edge.

http://www.kershawknives.com/

Note: The MSRP prices listed on the site are high. They list the leeks at $69. You can find them for about $50. They list the Boa at $185. You can get it for about $105 - $110

Art

 

[DWT]

I like the Kershaw line, also. I've carried the Whirlwind, assisted open, for many years with no complaints.

 

[JBP55]

I like the Kershaw Shallot and for a smaller version the Kershaw Leek.

 

[jmcrawf1]

Benchmade w/ the axis lock FTMFW

 

[grits]

A big +1 on the Kershaws. They are great knives and if you need them, one of the best customer service dept's I have ever dealt with.

 

[Swampy]

Sog Twitch is a very nice little pocket knife...

 

[dantheman]

A big +1 on the Kershaws. They are great knives and if you need them, one of the best customer service dept's I have ever dealt with.

I had a good experience with Kershaw's customer service . I sent in a knife that my son found . It was an assisted open knife and the lock was broken .
I wanted the knife repaired , and I had no proof of purchase . I told them
to notify me of the cost . They sent me a NEW knife .

 

[dragginaknee]

I just purchased a Sog Flash 1 today because I had to send my Kershaw back for repair. Hopefully they will fix it for free! Anyways also check out the sog line, they make some great knives.

 

[JBP55]

Benchmade, Kershaw, SOG all made some good knives for the money.

 

[Born4spd]

Spyderco Waved.

Opens quicker than all that assisted opening bologna.

I EDC a Spyderco Endura Waved

 

[JBP55]

Fasted I have ever owned was a Benchmade Auto.

 

[Born4spd]

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obMbL32CuXU&feature=related[/ame]

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pK6lOTz1Ebs&feature=related[/ame]

 

[mrdbeau]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pK6lOTz1Ebs&feature=related

Wow, nice!

I'd forgotten about Spyderco and Benchmade. Never heard of SOG. Kershaw does make some good knives and I've heard nothing but positive things about them, but it seems you can get a quality knife just as good (or close to it) with another quality company for a better price.

Edit: Just looked at Benchmade's site. I did a search and only came up with fixed blades in the 4-6" range with spear or drop points. Anyone have any specific Benchmade folders to recommend in spear or drop points?

 

[W1nds0rF0x]

I dunno, my assisted open Kershaws look pretty fast to me...

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[NitroX]

Kershaw def blows my $15 Gerber away. About all I use mine for is to dig a buried FTE .22 out tho.

 

[posse comatosis]

Was there something wrong with the 4-inch Cold Steel Ti Lite? That looks like one of the best concealable defensive carry knives on the market. Strictly a combat item, but better than other folders for that purpose.

 

[spanky]

wave is where it's at

 

[posse comatosis]

I like to surf, too. But I never stayed at Holiday Inn Express. WTH is a wave knive?

 

[spanky]

I like to surf, too. But I never stayed at Holiday Inn Express. WTH is a wave knive?

Wave is basically something on the outside of the blade towards the handle positioned in such a way that when you properly draw the knife from your pocket, the wave "finger" catches on the seam of the pocket and draws the knife open as you draw it from your pocket.

Here's a pic of my Emerson Commander and of a Spyderco with the wave feature

didnt look much but this video explains it.
[ame]http://youtube.com/watch?v=eDPerNV9nWQ[/ame]