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Richard Simmons
08-10-2010, 07:56 AM
What knife or knives are you carrying today? For me it's a Kershaw titanium Tyrade with a 154CM and CPM D2 composite blade. Good sized, fast opening, rock solid and hair popping sharp. I've got several composite and non-composite blades from Kershaw and Spyderco that use CPM D2 and it is one great steel. Too bad Crucible no longer produces it. If you can find a blade in CPM D2 (not the same as regular D2) buy it. You'll be amazed at it's ability to take and hold a superior edge.

Here's a borrowed photo

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y77/rsim20011/216236653.jpg

AKTexas
08-10-2010, 08:01 AM
I have a Gerber EVO and my Ruger LCP.


http://www.gerbergear.com/images/products/22-01432-1.jpg

Krupski
08-10-2010, 08:42 AM
What's in your pocket today?



Left pocket: wallet and 2 dimes.
Right pocket: my keyring.
Right hip: my holster - minus the pistol (love those "gun free school zones").

Not very exciting, huh?

Richard Simmons
08-10-2010, 09:14 AM
Right hip: my holster - minus the pistol (love those "gun free school zones").


All the more reason to carry a blade of some kind.

Vorkutinetz
08-10-2010, 09:55 AM
SOG Flash.
Love this thing. Assist opening, good blade, retains the edge pretty well.
http://www.gunsnet.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=179

slamfire51
08-10-2010, 10:22 AM
This my preferred pocket cutter. I can't stand heavy things in my pockets. This Buck is light and easily forgotten that I'm carrying it.
It's a Buck I got from Wally-World 6 yrs ago.
Stays sharp and easy to get a fine edge back.
4-1/4" closed, 6-7/8" open.

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c80/Canis-latrans/buck2.jpg
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c80/Canis-latrans/buck1.jpg

cevulirn
08-10-2010, 10:38 AM
My usual carry is a Kershaw Leek, (composite with the CPM-D2 tool steel)

Awesome knife!

AK-J
08-10-2010, 11:13 AM
I carry an old Cold Steel Voyager with the 4" Tanto point plain edge. Have had it for over 10 years, it's still going strong. Holds an edge real well, can shave the hair off my arm.

Richard Simmons
08-10-2010, 11:44 AM
My usual carry is a Kershaw Leek, (composite with the CPM-D2 tool steel)

Awesome knife!

I've got one of those too as well as the Junyard Dog II CPM-D2 composite blade. The Kershaw composites are nice.

While not they are not CPM-D2 I'm still looking to add a:

Kershaw Rake

http://www.knifecenter.com/kc_new/store_detail.html?s=KS1780CB

Kershaw Speedform

http://www.knifecenter.com/kc_new/store_detail.html?s=KS3500

Kershaw Tilt

http://www.knifecenter.com/kc_new/store_detail.html?s=KSTILT

The Kershaw Volt IS CPM-D2 but I think I missed the boat on this one as it appears to have been a limited run and out of stock at most dealers.

http://www.fernknives.com/kershaw/volt-titanium-and-g10-handle/2871/index.html

Richard Simmons
08-10-2010, 12:00 PM
This my preferred pocket cutter. I can't stand heavy things in my pockets. This Buck is light and easily forgotten that I'm carrying it.
It's a Buck I got from Wally-World 6 yrs ago.
Stays sharp and easy to get a fine edge back.
4-1/4" closed, 6-7/8" open.

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c80/Canis-latrans/buck2.jpg
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c80/Canis-latrans/buck1.jpg

That would be a Buck Juno. Pretty sure they are out of production now but you can still find them if you shop around. Might have to add one to my collection.

Nautilus
08-10-2010, 12:16 PM
Kershaw Vapor

slamfire51
08-10-2010, 12:35 PM
That would be a Buck Juno. Pretty sure they are out of production now but you can still find them if you shop around. Might have to add one to my collection.

I believe you are correct. I went last year looking for another and couldn't find one.
I used the heavy brass Buck yrs. ago. I just didn't care for it much. Too heavy even when in the sheath.

Another thing while I'm here.
I started buying some pocket knives a couple yrs. ago. They are imported by a company in Memphis, I believe.
Anyway, these are very well built and fit and finish are in line with Case, Boker, and others.
I'm not a steel expert, but these hold a good edge and sharpen great. 440 Stainless.
Model names are Cowan Creek, Rough Rider, White Tail, etc.(4 in center of pic)

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c80/Canis-latrans/group.jpg
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c80/Canis-latrans/whitetail1.jpg

NextGen
08-10-2010, 01:00 PM
Today I carried this. I rotate between 3 different knives at the moment. If I could afford it, it would be a hundred or so.

http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk26/ret13yrs/DSC_1397.jpg

Richard Simmons
08-10-2010, 01:08 PM
IIRC White Tail Cutlery was a decent, older brand that switched to a cheap Pakistani made model. If yours isn't marked as made in Pstan then it might be the older one (kind of looks like an older one) and a pretty decent knife.

I did a search and the only Rough Rider I can find is a chinese brand. Didn't find anything on the Cowan Creek.

slamfire51
08-10-2010, 01:14 PM
IIRC White Tail Cutlery was a decent, older brand that switched to a cheap Pakistani made model. If yours isn't marked as made in Pstan then it might be the older one (kind of looks like an older one) and a pretty decent knife.

I did a search and the only Rough Rider I can find is a chinese brand. Didn't find anything on the Cowan Creek.

They are all imported from China. I see no flaws in material or workmanship in these.
The quality really surprised me. Normally, you would expect to see junk like Taiwan turned out in years gone by.

NRAJOE
08-10-2010, 01:14 PM
Benchmade Griptilian by Doug Ritter...great knife...can open and close one handed with a flick of the wrist.

http://www.aeromedix.com/images/aeromedix/knives/rskmk1full_xl.jpg

Richard Simmons
08-10-2010, 01:27 PM
They are all imported from China. I see no flaws in material or workmanship in these.
The quality really surprised me. Normally, you would expect to see junk like Taiwan turned out in years gone by.

Some parts of China are still turning out crap but I have several Spyderco models that are made in China what are fantastic knives and excellent values, ie, the Persistence and Tenascious. Their Byrd line of knives is also made there and while I have not yet acquired one they are also highly regarded at their price point.

My Spyderco Gayle Bradley (I can't applaud this knife enough, it's superb) and my Bushcraft are both Taiwan made and I could not be more pleased. I'm sure a lot of it has to do with Spyderco's involvement in not only lining up the vendors but in overall QC and following the knife from start to finish. China has finally realized that they can produce quality as well as quantity.

Richard Simmons
08-10-2010, 01:30 PM
Benchmade Griptilian by Doug Ritter...great knife...can open and close one handed with a flick of the wrist.

http://www.aeromedix.com/images/aeromedix/knives/rskmk1full_xl.jpg

I've got probably a dozen Benchmades but have yet to add a Griptilian to the collection. I need to remedy that. The Benchmade Axis lock is fantastic.

cciota
08-10-2010, 01:35 PM
Same thing I carry everyday, my Buck Sirus.

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/318J5K33JNL._SS500_.jpg

Though, I was in a state of panic last night because I thought I lost it. I found it and all was good.

RJ Shooter
08-10-2010, 02:21 PM
This (on the bottom)...

http://www.gunblast.com/images/Greg_Kershaw/Kershaw-Blur-Blackout.jpg

NRAJOE
08-10-2010, 02:52 PM
I've got probably a dozen Benchmades but have yet to add a Griptilian to the collection. I need to remedy that. The Benchmade Axis lock is fantastic.

Yup, best around...faster than a switchblade.

Solidus-snake
08-10-2010, 03:08 PM
Just a lil cheap Remington brand folder my bro got me for christmas. Nothing much.

old Grump
08-10-2010, 03:26 PM
180http://www.gunsnet.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=180&d=1281471644

35+ year old Old Timer made by Schrade.

Also had a mess of shotgun shells in my pocket. Had a hair up my yup yup this morning and had to shoot every shotgun I owned. Tomorrow I might do the same with all of my 22's. The knife was for cutting the string I was hanging targets with.

Arnulf
08-10-2010, 04:30 PM
Old Weidmannsheil Canoe lockback in mint condition..carbon steel blade that is razor sharp.

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e399/nordland/DSC_0005-2.jpg

Richard Simmons
08-10-2010, 06:25 PM
Old Weidmannsheil Canoe lockback in mint condition..carbon steel blade that is razor sharp.

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e399/nordland/DSC_0005-2.jpg

Very nice. How long is the blade, 2.5"?

NextGen
08-10-2010, 06:47 PM
Their Byrd line of knives is also made there and while I have not yet acquired one they are also highly regarded at their price point.



+1

I have the Cara Cara model. Sharpest knife out of the box that I own. I should have gotten it with G10 instead of in Stainless, but oh well. I guess they're also going to be coming out with (if they havent already), a flat ground blade option. Ill be picking up one of those as soon as I can.

Here it is:

http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk26/ret13yrs/DSC_1389.jpg

Arnulf
08-10-2010, 07:01 PM
Very nice. How long is the blade, 2.5"?

3 1/4 its pretty big as far as pocket knives go....and you got to keep them carbon steel blades oiled or they rust...but man do they get sharp and hold an edge.

Oh...and btw those are micarta scales/handles :cool:

abpt1
08-10-2010, 08:07 PM
http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s298/abpt1/1550kost.jpg

http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s298/abpt1/lthermn1.jpg

great ending to a real shitty day ......

http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s298/abpt1/cut1.jpg

slamfire51
08-10-2010, 09:07 PM
Any of you guys ever owned one of these?


http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c80/Canis-latrans/005-2.jpg

Richard Simmons
08-11-2010, 08:20 AM
Decided to pack my Benchmade 741 Onslaught today. I'm a fan of Bob Lum designs and 154CM steel. This bad boy has plenty of size but with the fairly thin blade it's not too heavy and slices just about everything like it was butter. The axis lock just makes a great design that much better, IMHO.

It's not what I would call a "heavy use" blade but if you want a cutter with some size for everyday chores and or self defense this one is worth a look.

http://www.benchmade.com/products/741

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y77/rsim20011/IMGP2650.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y77/rsim20011/IMGP2652.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y77/rsim20011/IMGP2653.jpg

Richard Simmons
08-11-2010, 08:22 AM
Any of you guys ever owned one of these?


http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c80/Canis-latrans/005-2.jpg

Nope. In fact that's the first one of those I've ever seen.

AKTexas
08-11-2010, 08:46 AM
Any of you guys ever owned one of these?


http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c80/Canis-latrans/005-2.jpg

I did not know Victorinox made a multi-tool.Looks very simply made.

Krupski
08-11-2010, 12:03 PM
All the more reason to carry a blade of some kind.

A knife is just as illegal as a gun on campus. We are a legally mandated weapons-free victim zone. Want to rape, steal or kill safely? Come to a college campus.

slamfire51
08-11-2010, 12:29 PM
I did not know Victorinox made a multi-tool.Looks very simply made.

Simple, but very high quality. I believe they sell for around $100. My son gave it to me.

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c80/Canis-latrans/swisstool-1.jpg

Richard Simmons
08-12-2010, 07:42 AM
Today is a Spyderco Paramilitary with CPM-D2 blade. These came out a year or two ago and from what I recall they didn't sell that well. Eventually the price dropped and folks started buying them and found out how nice the CPM-D2 is. After that they literally flew off the shelves. Finding one today is a bit of a challenge as not many folks are letting them go if they have one.

The compression lock is strong as hell and you can depress it and open the knife with just a flick of the wrist. It's the only Para I have at the moment and may be the only one I ever get. Spyderco has come out with the Paramilitary 2 and from what I've read will be dropping the Paramiliary. I'll be getting a couple of the P2 just as soon as a couple of sprint runs with some special steels are announced.

If you haven't tried a Spyderco Paramilitary you might consider it before they are gone for good. Great size, super slicer in either the standard S30v or the CMP-D2 and a lock that will take hard use. Check one out!

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y77/rsim20011/IMGP1153.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y77/rsim20011/IMGP1147.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y77/rsim20011/IMGP1155.jpg

Richard Simmons
08-16-2010, 08:03 AM
Today I'm carrying a new one (new to me) that I picked up at an auction on Saturday. It's a Buck 701 Bronco

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y77/rsim20011/701Bronco.jpg


Made from around 1981 to 1996. From what I've read it was manufactured in response to dealers and customers wanting a higher end, stronger pocket knife then what Buck was then making. Something along those lines anyway. It was made orignally with 425M steel and called the Maverick but was later changed to the Bronco, later they changed the steel to 420HC. Mine was made in 1990 and still has the 425M.

The photo above is from the auction site, I'll take some later this morning. There is some minor pocket wear on the bolsters, (coins, keys, etc.) and the the main blade has been sharpened using a stone as there are some light scratches on it. The other two blades, sheepsfoot and spey look to have never been used or sharpened since leaving the factory.

Gave her a good cleaning with 3 in One oil using a toothbrush, Q-Tips, toothpicks and some 0000 steel wool on the clip point blade. Overall she looks great. Touched up all the blades on my Spyderco Sharpmaker. On the two, unused baldes I just gave them a few passes on the fine and ultra fine sticks. For the main blade I used the medium then F & UF. She's very sharp now. In fact I just cut open an envelope here at work with an invoice that was folded wrong and it sliced like butter even though I was cutting two pages in half along with the envelope. Thank goodness for scotch tape.

The 701 is a beefier knife overall and has a different blade profile on the clip point then my 301 Stockman though the blades and knives are basically the same length. I have to say that the 425M steel really takes a nice edge. Perhaps even nicer than the 420HC. Will have to see how it holds up.

The 701 and the rest of the 700 series knives has been out of production for close to 15years. That being said if you run across one and are in the market for a quality pocket knife you might consider picking one up. I know I'll be keeping my eye out for more of them.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y77/rsim20011/IMGP1161.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y77/rsim20011/IMGP1165.jpg

Richard Simmons
08-18-2010, 08:22 AM
Today it's my Queen Cutlery Country Cousin, Sodbuster pattern.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y77/rsim20011/IMGP2658.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y77/rsim20011/IMGP2660.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y77/rsim20011/IMGP2662.jpg

She's a sweet carry and I love the looks of the yellow scales. The D2 blade is mirror polished but looks dark due to my crappy photos. The blade is a hair under 3" with a 2.75" cutting edge and let me tell you, Queen D2 can cut however, as I've mentioned in other posts the factory edge sucks so you have to put in your time reprofiling but the effort is well worth it.

Paladin
08-18-2010, 09:51 AM
A circa 1980 Rigid USA trapper...

Richard Simmons
08-20-2010, 07:49 AM
Today it's my Buck small Vantage Pro.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y77/rsim20011/BU0342BKS-Blarge.jpg Borrowed image



Had the large model and sold it to a coworker and have regretted it ever since. Very nice design and the S30v steel with Bos heat treat is fantastic. At the original price of $40 for the large Pro it was the best bargain going.

The price has gone up now on both sizes. Ran across my small Pro at auction at a good price so while I don't have the extra size of the large it's still a great knife. Will probably grab another large version at some point in the future.

Shop around and give either the large of small Vantage Pro a try. Still one of the best values out there in an S30v blade and don't forget, it's a Buck.

raxar
08-20-2010, 03:57 PM
Today was an original leatherman along with a victorinox sd on the key chain on the weekends I switch to a Victorinox one-handed trekker.

my complete EDC setup, though the gun rarely goes along during the week

http://c3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/104/l_3b27f2dc81ab449ab4f59a76f7e444b2.jpg

Richard Simmons
08-20-2010, 05:10 PM
Benchmade Griptilian by Doug Ritter...great knife...can open and close one handed with a flick of the wrist.

http://www.aeromedix.com/images/aeromedix/knives/rskmk1full_xl.jpg

Hey Joe,

I can get a NIB fixed blade Griptilian in 154 CM for $70 in a FTF sale. Seems like a good price and I like the steel but was wondering if you thought it was worth it or should I go with the folder? I'd be more likely to carry the folder but the FB sounds like a deal and if it is I could always sell or trade it later.

It's the satin finish 151 like the one in this link

http://www.benchmade.com/products/151

Richard Simmons
08-23-2010, 09:08 AM
Today I've got my Kersahw S30v Blur

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y77/rsim20011/Blur.jpg

I've had this one a few years and carry it quite a bit. The S30v blade takes a great edge, the knife itself feels good in the had and the assisted opening is about as close to an auto and you can get. Great knife for the price.

Paladin
08-23-2010, 10:52 AM
Today a Harsey D2. Both a manual and auto opener.

http://images.knifecenter.com/knifecenter/lonewolf/images/14900auto.jpg

Richard Simmons
08-23-2010, 11:02 AM
Today a Harsey D2. Both a manual and auto opener.

http://images.knifecenter.com/knifecenter/lonewolf/images/14900auto.jpg

Very nice! I've been looking at adding a Lone Wolf Longhorn to my collection for awhile now. They look to be pretty good knives and at a good price point.

NRAJOE
08-23-2010, 10:40 PM
Hey Joe,

I can get a NIB fixed blade Griptilian in 154 CM for $70 in a FTF sale. Seems like a good price and I like the steel but was wondering if you thought it was worth it or should I go with the folder? I'd be more likely to carry the folder but the FB sounds like a deal and if it is I could always sell or trade it later.

It's the satin finish 151 like the one in this link

http://www.benchmade.com/products/151

Yeah, thats a good price...I'd like one myself.

aliceinchains
08-25-2010, 07:34 PM
What knife or knives are you carrying today? For me it's a Kershaw titanium Tyrade with a 154CM and CPM D2 composite blade. Good sized, fast opening, rock solid and hair popping sharp. I've got several composite and non-composite blades from Kershaw and Spyderco that use CPM D2 and it is one great steel. Too bad Crucible no longer produces it. If you can find a blade in CPM D2 (not the same as regular D2) buy it. You'll be amazed at it's ability to take and hold a superior edge.

Here's a borrowed photo

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y77/rsim20011/216236653.jpg





What is CPM D2 Richard ? and the advantage over regular D2

Paladin
08-25-2010, 07:57 PM
What is CPM D2 Richard ? and the advantage over regular D2

I was curious too. Found this http://www.knifecenter.com/kc_new/store_detail.html?s=KS1660CB

aliceinchains
08-25-2010, 08:35 PM
I was curious too. Found this http://www.knifecenter.com/kc_new/store_detail.html?s=KS1660CB




The Leek drop point blade is made of a fused with a cutting edge of CPM-D2. The blade design shows the interface of the two steels. The thing to consider is that, if the entire blade was made of this super steel, it would cost 2 or 3 times what this knife costs. By combining the steels this way, you get all the benefit of the D2 steel, at this fantastic price.



patent pending composite steel with a spine of 14C28N Yes and CAN YOU PLEASE EXPLAIN THAT IN LAYMANS TERMS LOL!

Richard Simmons
08-26-2010, 08:00 AM
CPM stands for Crucible Powder Metal

http://www.crucible.com/

http://www.crucible.com/products/CPM/index.cfm


As I understand it, and allow me to preface my comments with the statement that I am not an expert, the CPM D2 (no longer made by Crucible) is a powdered metal and the standard D2 tool steel is a wrought metal. From what I've read the CPM D2 has better corrosion resistance than D2 though they have similar edge holding abilities. It may be the grind on my particular knives but I have found the CPM D2 easier to sharpen then standard D2.

I've heard that another manufacturer may be coming out with their own version of CPM D2. Not sure but I hope so.

The idea behind a composite blade is two fold the way I see it. By bonding the premium steel to another, less expensive steel you save money since you're only using the more expensive steel for the edge of the blade where it's particular properties have the most impact. The bulk of the blade uses the less expensive material.

The other aspect is kind of like a samuri sword. The edge is harder than the spine. If you block another sword with the edge of the samuri you can snap the blade but the softer spine will give without breaking. Using a composite in a folder, while it will most likely never have to block another knife does allow you to use two different steels with different properties on the same blade. Your potential gain is much greater than what can be achieved with a single steel and heat treating. At least that's my two takes on it.

Plus the way Kershaw does it with the copper strip welding the blades have a cool, some what futuristic look to them.

Richard Simmons
08-26-2010, 08:06 AM
Today I'm carrying a Case yellow handled Trapper. It's a little over 4" closed. Blades are chrome vandium. I've always liked the looks of yellow handled knives and saw this one marked 20% off at a Northwest Hardware yesterday so I grabbed it.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y77/rsim20011/CaseYellowTrapper.jpg

Richard Simmons
09-08-2010, 02:33 PM
So far this week I'm EDCing my Boker Tree Brand Large Gaucho. It's pretty good size at 8.25" OAL with a 3.75" high carbon blade. Not the highest quality (made in Argentina) but it takes a decent edge (30 degree inclusive) and holds if fairly well.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y77/rsim20011/Image0003.jpg

For less than $20 is a darn good knife and while I would lament the loss of any knife I'd not loose any sleep if I were to break or loose this one. Good size, decent quality, nice price......what's not to like.

O.S.O.K.
09-08-2010, 07:25 PM
Kershaw Ken Onion

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4010/4426902479_012e442031.jpg

zeke/pa
09-14-2010, 04:01 PM
Actually I'm carrying a #10 Opinel in a belt flashlight holder sheath.
It's a great working blade capable of a very "scary" edge.
Opinels have gone up in price recently but in my case, the flashlight holder cost more thanthe knife.

Richard Simmons
09-16-2010, 10:19 AM
Got a wild hair today and grabbed by BM51. Was going to go with one of my traditional slippies or maybe my Spyderco UKPK but for some reason this D2 steeled beauty just called out to me.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y77/rsim20011/bench_51.jpg

Sorry for the canned photo but the guys took my camera on a job this morning.

Richard Simmons
09-21-2010, 09:27 AM
Today it's my Buck Chairman series 301 Stockman with Cherry/dynawood scales.

(borrowed photo)

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y77/rsim20011/Buck-301CWS-2.jpg

Really like the size, fit and finish of this slippie but not sure yet if I'm sold on the hollow grind? Don't get me wrong, it's nice and the steel (420HC) takes a nice edge, I'm just used to the more conventional, flat grind on my slipjoints.

arcangel
10-08-2010, 02:54 AM
Cold Steel's Ti-Lite w/4'' goodness, very fast. Use the spur in the corner of my pocket and its lightning fast. Keeps a good edge.

Richard Simmons
10-08-2010, 08:46 AM
Cold Steel's Ti-Lite w/4'' goodness, very fast. Use the spur in the corner of my pocket and its lightning fast. Keeps a good edge.

I've seen more than a few folks on the various knife forums mention that model but I've never handled one myself. Might have to take a look at one in the future.

Today, most of this week actually I've been carrying my Buck 701 Bronco slipjoint.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y77/rsim20011/IMGP1161.jpg

The 700 series hasn't been made for about 15 years or so but I've gotten two of the 701's now and really like them. Very well made, almost overbuilt for their size. Hope to add more models and variants as time passes. IMHO they're really starting to come into their own as a collectible but prices on mint/NIB pieces are still very reasonable if you shop around.

arcangel
10-09-2010, 02:48 AM
Only thing I would change now that Im strapped for cash, would be to have gotten the 5'' blade. Other than that its good 2 go.

Richard Simmons
03-31-2011, 11:10 AM
Today it's my Spyderco Gayle Bradley

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y77/rsim20011/IMGP1909.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y77/rsim20011/IMGP1911.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y77/rsim20011/IMGP1913.jpg

This bad boy is tough and man can it cut. Just under 3.5" of CPM M4 steel hollow ground blade, carbon fiber scales and high polish stainless steel liners. At 5.5oz it's not in the light as a feather category but hey, we fought the last world war with a 10lb rifle. If a 5.5oz knife is too much for you then I can only assume you sit to take a leak ;)

This is also the smoothest opening knife in my collection. Not sure what Spyderco did with this one but it opens and closes like it's riding on ball bearings. A truly smooth action.

IIRC this model came out in December of 2009 and sold well. So well in fact that it can be hard to find one in stock. If you get a chance to check one out I think you'll be quite surprised.

Richard Simmons
08-22-2011, 09:00 AM
For the last week or so it's been my Buck Chairman series 301 and a Kershaw Tyrade with composite blade. What about the rest of you?

cevulirn
08-22-2011, 09:50 PM
http://spyderco.com/pix/products/med/C81G2_M.jpg
http://spyderco.com/catalog/details.php?product=472


One of these lately... The S30V steel takes a wicked edge, I think I'd like to try a straight razor made with it, but it doesn't hold an edge as well as my Composite Leek with the CMP D2 tool steel on the edge.

I'm a big fan of spyderco's FFG blades, even though I only have this one.

Schuetzenman
08-23-2011, 06:29 AM
In as much as I have a hard time hanging on to a pocket knife I limit my expenditure to $20 dollar knives. I carry a small Buck lock back.

http://www.buck-knife-direct.com/images/imagecache/200x200_Bantam%
This is close in size but the blade is wrong as it has no serrations toward the hinge on the cutting edge like mine does. Ironically, I have had my $20 buck Buck for 8 years. Prior to that I managed to lose 2 Spiderco knives that cost well over $50 dollars each in less than 2 years for each one.

Richard Simmons
08-30-2011, 08:33 AM
This week my EDC is my Benchmade 790 Subrosa

http://www.benchmade.com/products/790


The more time I spend with this one the more I like it. At under 4 oz it's one of my lightest titanium models. Love the AO feature. One of the fastest openers I have. Initially I had a problem with the pivot screw loosening but some teflon tape on the threads took care of that. Mine is a First Production (797 of 1000) so perhaps BM has addressed that on the later/regular production models but that's the only issue I've ever had with it.

If your looking for a light, fast opening folder that cuts great this is one you might want to consider. IMO it's destined to be a Benchmade classic.

Ezra Coli
01-17-2012, 10:50 AM
Today I'm carrying a Case yellow handled Trapper. It's a little over 4" closed. Blades are chrome vandium. I've always liked the looks of yellow handled knives and saw this one marked 20% off at a Northwest Hardware yesterday so I grabbed it.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y77/rsim20011/CaseYellowTrapper.jpg

The "Thinline" version of this knife is my favorite pocket knife. Yellow handle, smooth, single blade. There's on in my pocket right now, love it.

00RedZX-6R
01-18-2012, 03:37 PM
I am in the market for a new pocket knife. I am looking for a nice small light knife. A partial serated blade would be very nice. 90% of whatI use my knife for is to cut bailing twine.

I had a case with a yellow handle with something like wood molded into it. It is now a permant part of my buddies toilet. I was trying to get a piece of paper off and dropped it down the hole. No way to get it out.

Looking at this thread, the Buck Juno looks pretty nice. The case yellow handled trapper is similar to whatI had and is pretty nice as well.

Anyone have any suggestions of what I should look at? I don't mind spending money for a decent knife.

Richard Simmons
01-18-2012, 04:38 PM
I am in the market for a new pocket knife. I am looking for a nice small light knife. A partial serated blade would be very nice. 90% of whatI use my knife for is to cut bailing twine.

I had a case with a yellow handle with something like wood molded into it. It is now a permant part of my buddies toilet. I was trying to get a piece of paper off and dropped it down the hole. No way to get it out.

Looking at this thread, the Buck Juno looks pretty nice. The case yellow handled trapper is similar to whatI had and is pretty nice as well.

Anyone have any suggestions of what I should look at? I don't mind spending money for a decent knife.

Are you set on an actual pocketknife or would you consider a folder with pocket clip?

00RedZX-6R
01-18-2012, 08:54 PM
I want a pocket knife. I can't have anything clipped on as I catch it on everything. I am running a frost country that my uncle gave me but it is way too big and cheap. I don't carry it much because of that unless I am heading to the farm. I want something small enough that my I don't mind carrying but can cut something when it comes along.

Richard Simmons
01-19-2012, 09:20 AM
Something like this Spyderco Ladybug might work you. The quality is there and she won't take up much room in the pocket.

http://www.knifeworks.com/spydercoladybug3foliagegreenfrnhandleserrated.aspx

If you wanted to spend a little more this Dyad really offers both blade options in a pretty compact package.

http://www.knifeworks.com/spydercomicrodyadblackpearlhandleplainandserratedb lades.aspx

Both of these can be found with different scales and or color options. Price wise I'd say KW is pretty good but you might find one cheaper on ebay or Amazon.

shorthair
01-19-2012, 09:58 AM
Today I have a very old Solingen two blade pocket knife with a tennis motif.

Ezra Coli
01-19-2012, 10:18 AM
I want a pocket knife. I can't have anything clipped on as I catch it on everything. I am running a frost country that my uncle gave me but it is way too big and cheap. I don't carry it much because of that unless I am heading to the farm. I want something small enough that my I don't mind carrying but can cut something when it comes along.

Most anything from the Frost company - including the brands it owns now like the formerly excellent Hen & Rooster, is not an option for me, personally. They swoop in and buy a brand name that was hurting, ship production to China, and sell them on late night TV and home shopping channels as if they were great knives. Quality has suffered. Frost is just greed and slipshod quality, they are not making knives crafted by knifemakers, but Chinese mass produced junk. Some Chinese made stuff is getting better, but its the principle of supporting a company that sucks that I can't stand. I've got a few made in China knives, a Hen & Rooster, a Rough Rider, a Schrade (no match compared to my old US made Schrade) and a few others that are OK in quality, but Frost turns my stomach enough that I intentionally avoid buying any of their brands from now one. It costs more to buy a non-China made knife, but ultimately I believe the quality is generally better.

Solidus-snake
01-19-2012, 11:23 AM
Since Christmas I have been carrying a Gerber Paraframe.

Seems my EDC knives all come from my brother for Christmas lol. Before this was a Remington F.A.S.T that he got me christmas before last.

Richard Simmons
01-19-2012, 02:22 PM
Today it's my Buck/Strider 880SP.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y77/rsim20011/100_2750.jpg

It's a brute of a folder.

00RedZX-6R
01-19-2012, 02:59 PM
Something like this Spyderco Ladybug might work you. The quality is there and she won't take up much room in the pocket.

http://www.knifeworks.com/spydercoladybug3foliagegreenfrnhandleserrated.aspx

If you wanted to spend a little more this Dyad really offers both blade options in a pretty compact package.

http://www.knifeworks.com/spydercomicrodyadblackpearlhandleplainandserratedb lades.aspx

Both of these can be found with different scales and or color options. Price wise I'd say KW is pretty good but you might find one cheaper on ebay or Amazon.


I like the Dyad, but the price is a killer. I would be very dissapointed if I lost that knife.

00RedZX-6R
01-19-2012, 03:13 PM
Most anything from the Frost company - including the brands it owns now like the formerly excellent Hen & Rooster, is not an option for me, personally. They swoop in and buy a brand name that was hurting, ship production to China, and sell them on late night TV and home shopping channels as if they were great knives. Quality has suffered. Frost is just greed and slipshod quality, they are not making knives crafted by knifemakers, but Chinese mass produced junk. Some Chinese made stuff is getting better, but its the principle of supporting a company that sucks that I can't stand. I've got a few made in China knives, a Hen & Rooster, a Rough Rider, a Schrade (no match compared to my old US made Schrade) and a few others that are OK in quality, but Frost turns my stomach enough that I intentionally avoid buying any of their brands from now one. It costs more to buy a non-China made knife, but ultimately I believe the quality is generally better.

It was free to me. I think he bought them off of the TV or something becasue he had a bunch of them. Just using for a few weeks it is starting to come apart. You can bend the blade back and forth and watch it open up. I would agree these knifes are junk. It was pretty sharp when I got it though.

Ezra Coli
01-21-2012, 07:12 PM
Here's what is usually in my pocket, a thinline trapper by Case. I love this knife, thin and comfy, big enough blade to get things done, sharp.

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b105/smhead/Steel%20and%20Bone/IMG_8886sm_0003_Layer3.jpg

But here's the newest knife I have, a KaBar Becker BK2. Awe inspiring blade. Got a BK7 coming too.

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b105/smhead/Steel%20and%20Bone/knv_0001_Layer1.jpg

was_peacemaker
01-27-2012, 12:05 AM
Case Red Canoe

Or Schrade Scrimshaw

Richard Simmons
01-27-2012, 08:45 AM
Last few days it's been this Spyderco Manix 2 with Carpenter CTS-XHP steel. Talk about a slicer that's built like a tank? Part of an dealer exclusive run Spyderco did a year or two ago. Love it.
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y77/rsim20011/Scan10060.jpg

Solidus-snake
01-27-2012, 11:33 AM
Gerber paraframe and a Benchmade SOCP behind the back. Love the new SOCP.