Wanted: Knife whore input

[tunatuk]

Yes, I know that sounds dirty.

I need a new knife. I did something I rarely do...I lost my benchmade knife.

I don't have any knives right now, and I feel naked. I want to go buy something today and have it in my pocket by the end of today.

Major brand preferred. Nothing cheap. Needs to be in Baton Rouge area only.

Prefer a straight edge all the way down, locking is necessary. Assisted open would be nice, but not necessary.

Suggestions needed:

GO!

 

[spanky]

Emerson but you can't find em local. .

You may be able to find a spyderco with the wave but not sure where.

 

[grits]

Kershaw.

 

[jmcrawf1]

Benchmade griptilian. Done.

 

[swamper]

SOG. You should be able to find them in your area.

http://www.sogknives.com/store/fold.html

 

[CCW]

3" Cold Steel with tanto tip, straight edge and locking blade.

 

[11Bravo]

Kershaw

 

[Pops 1]

Kershaw

 

[tunatuk]

Benchmade or Spyderco. Jim's has probably the best selection in town. Bayou Blades, over in Point Coupee, will get you the best price. But you have to make an appointment with Roy

Why not a combo blade? That serrated portion of the edge came in handy numerous times when I was on the road.

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I have a cheap gerber I keep in the car if I need serrations. I don't carry it though.

 

[JBP55]

Kershaw Shallot or Leek.

 

[tunatuk]

Didn't have time to go looking high and low today, so I just bought an inexpensive ($50) benchmade 3" straight edge blade. It's a Benchmade Vex. Fairly nice knife, and should tide me over until I can order one online.

 

[JBP55]

Didn't have time to go looking high and low today, so I just bought an inexpensive ($50) benchmade 3" straight edge blade. It's a Benchmade Vex. Fairly nice knife, and should tide me over until I can order one online.

Benchmade makes some good knives but in recent years they have gone to four grades of knives with the top tier being very good and the lower tier being just okay.

 

[tunatuk]

I will probably end up with a Kershaw or SOG once I get some time to do some research and shop around. Definitely going to order online. I just felt naked wearing pants without a blade on me.

 

[dantheman]

This is like asking which pistol should I buy ? A bazzilion suggestions . All of them good .

 

[tunatuk]

I'm not a knife guy at all. I wanted to get some of the top brands, and specifically which models. Gonna look at reviews, and the knives themselves to see which one I like best.

I just needed a jumping point to find the best spot to get in over my head at.

 

[jmcrawf1]

Didn't have time to go looking high and low today, so I just bought an inexpensive ($50) benchmade 3" straight edge blade. It's a Benchmade Vex. Fairly nice knife, and should tide me over until I can order one online.

You mean like this one?

http://www.bayoushooter.com/forums/showthread.php?t=17215

 

[tunatuk]

Yup. Exactly like that one lol.

I didn't have time to drive to Folsom today though. Got some more stuff to do before I go to New Orleans.

 

[jmcrawf1]

Yup. Exactly like that one lol.

I didn't have time to drive to Folsom today though. Got some more stuff to do before I go to New Orleans.

Nah, i'm just messing with you. I already convinced myself that im keeping it.

 

[LACamper]

The Backpacker used to have a decent selection, but its been a while. They're on Jefferson just off corporate.

If you go to N.O. there's a nice shop near the corner of Vets and bonnabel. Prices are fair, good selection.

 

[charlie12]

Here's one of my grips. Sorry about blood, but not as sorry as the bull.