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7/24/2026 10:36:55 PM EDT
I admit I have an unrealistic Marine Corps attitude of wanting a knife that will stab a rino, hack through concrete, and still slice tomatoes.
Oh, and be lightweight.
Looking to replace an Emerson Commander. Its slim and lightweight and tough but,  thats about it for me. I confess i bought into the Marcinko/SEAL fanboy craze.  Some will consider this blasphemy but, I've always HATED the chisel grind. Combine that with the serrations and that recurve and its a bleep'n nightmare to keep sharp.  And ya can't cut anything straight to save your life.
I'm looking hard at the Spyderco  PM2. Lightweight, pointy, sharp as hell. My only concern is, how does it hold up to heavy use?  Is it thick enough?  Not going to be batonning wood but, shaving feather sticks?  Light prying?  
Any other brands models I should consider?
Thanks!
7/24/2026 11:25:36 PM EDT
[#1]
A Spyderco will last a lifetime especially a US or Japan made one

I have a number of Emerson’s but have gravitated to knives without a liner lock simply because liner locks suck with gloves on for me

Over the last year I have tended to carry

A Spyderco Pacfic Salt

A Freeman 451

Or a Gerber 06 auto

I would look at Gerber, Spyderco and Hogue

All have good knives
7/24/2026 11:51:09 PM EDT
[#2]
Cold Steel
7/25/2026 6:14:31 AM EDT
[#3]
I’ve had a number of folders but continue to go back to my Chris Reeve Zaan. Will try an Inoski at some point

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