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Posted: 4/14/2016 5:10:40 AM EDT
Got an itch for a new knife. Currently eyeballing a ZT #0808. Give me some other ideas GD!
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Posted: 4/14/2016 5:30:18 AM EDT
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I've carried a bunch of knives over the years, the last being a Kershaw. I thought it was nice until my dad gave me a Benchmade. I won't clip an inferior blade to my pocket anymore.
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Posted: 4/14/2016 5:33:45 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I've carried a bunch of knives over the years, the last being a Kershaw. I thought it was nice until my dad gave me a Benchmade. I won't clip an inferior blade to my pocket anymore. Which Kershaw and which Benchmade? Kershaws run from Chinese made $30 Walmart specials to USA made $200 blades. |
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Posted: 4/14/2016 5:41:52 AM EDT
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Just got me a ZT 0452CF.
4.1" blade in a slim and light package. ETA: Also got a ZT 0909 recently. 3.6" blade and it is built like a tank!. |
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Posted: 4/14/2016 5:47:36 AM EDT
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Eh... looking at EDC knives... I almost pulled the trigger on a couple recently... but found that they don't have features I want.
I want: assisted or automatic opening. Autos are legal to carry, so why the fuck not? Non-serrated blade side lock (for assisted opening), I fucking HATE liner lock. I fucking love the Benchmade 940 Osborne knife... but you get it in green or pay $100 more for carbon fiber. I'm tempted to get one and have a friend of a friend who does custom handguns ceracoat it in grey or something. |
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Posted: 4/14/2016 5:51:18 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted:
Which Kershaw and which Benchmade? Kershaws run from Chinese made $30 Walmart specials to USA made $200 blades. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I've carried a bunch of knives over the years, the last being a Kershaw. I thought it was nice until my dad gave me a Benchmade. I won't clip an inferior blade to my pocket anymore. Which Kershaw and which Benchmade? Kershaws run from Chinese made $30 Walmart specials to USA made $200 blades. The Kershaw was a Ken Onion Leek. Nice knife. Not cheap Chinese shit, but nowhere near the quality of the Benchmade. I forget which model my Benchmade is, but all of their knives are top notch. I think the one I'm carrying goes for about $175. |
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Posted: 4/14/2016 5:52:44 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Eh... looking at EDC knives... I almost pulled the trigger on a couple recently... but found that they don't have features I want. I want: assisted or automatic opening. Autos are legal to carry, so why the fuck not? Non-serrated blade side lock (for assisted opening), I fucking HATE liner lock. I fucking love the Benchmade 940 Osborne knife... but you get it in green or pay $100 more for carbon fiber. I'm tempted to get one and have a friend of a friend who does custom handguns ceracoat it in grey or something. I have one and it is pretty sweet. Does take up a fair bit of pocket real estate though. |
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Posted: 4/14/2016 5:56:38 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Eh... looking at EDC knives... I almost pulled the trigger on a couple recently... but found that they don't have features I want. I want: assisted or automatic opening. Autos are legal to carry, so why the fuck not? Non-serrated blade side lock (for assisted opening), I fucking HATE liner lock. I fucking love the Benchmade 940 Osborne knife... but you get it in green or pay $100 more for carbon fiber. I'm tempted to get one and have a friend of a friend who does custom handguns ceracoat it in grey or something. Im currently carrying a Godson from Protech. I like it but I have sliced myself twice by accidentally hitting the button while using it, and having it fold in on my hand/fingers. Im sure there are better designs but it has left me a little leery of autos. That BM does look nice though. ETA:  |
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Posted: 4/14/2016 6:02:47 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Im currently carrying a Godson from Protech. I like it but I have sliced myself twice by accidentally hitting the button while using it, and having it fold in on my hand/fingers. Im sure there are better designs but it has left me a little leery of autos. That BM does look nice though. ETA: https://41.media.tumblr.com/46a60c9f404a9ee4f27874d31ae9e93d/tumblr_njawzqYZSS1ssxhrzo1_1280.jpg Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Eh... looking at EDC knives... I almost pulled the trigger on a couple recently... but found that they don't have features I want. I want: assisted or automatic opening. Autos are legal to carry, so why the fuck not? Non-serrated blade side lock (for assisted opening), I fucking HATE liner lock. I fucking love the Benchmade 940 Osborne knife... but you get it in green or pay $100 more for carbon fiber. I'm tempted to get one and have a friend of a friend who does custom handguns ceracoat it in grey or something. Im currently carrying a Godson from Protech. I like it but I have sliced myself twice by accidentally hitting the button while using it, and having it fold in on my hand/fingers. Im sure there are better designs but it has left me a little leery of autos. That BM does look nice though. ETA: https://41.media.tumblr.com/46a60c9f404a9ee4f27874d31ae9e93d/tumblr_njawzqYZSS1ssxhrzo1_1280.jpg My Adamas auto does have a lock on it, and I tend to use it more often than not, even though it does slow you down in deploying the blade. |
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Posted: 4/14/2016 6:06:17 AM EDT
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Knife works 940 black and blue G-10. 940 Black & Blue
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Posted: 4/14/2016 6:11:04 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Did that open up in your pocket? My Adamas auto does have a lock on it, and I tend to use it more often than not, even though it does slow you down in deploying the blade. I loaned it to my brother once and it opened in his pocket. Sliced him up real good. Happened while he was bar hoping so that may have played a factor.  As to my cuts, they were while I was actually using the knife. More specifically, I would holding the knife "upside down" where the button was not on the side my thumb was on. My middle or ring finger ended up hitting the button, causing it to fold in on my hand. |
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Posted: 4/14/2016 6:43:38 AM EDT
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Also reached out to the guy who made this, seeing if I can get a custom sheath made. Might be able to pull of EDC with it.
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Posted: 4/14/2016 6:43:57 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I loaned it to my brother once and it opened in his pocket. Sliced him up real good. Happened while he was bar hoping so that may have played a factor. As to my cuts, they were while I was actually using the knife. More specifically, I would holding the knife "upside down" where the button was not on the side my thumb was on. My middle or ring finger ended up hitting the button, causing it to fold in on my hand. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Did that open up in your pocket? My Adamas auto does have a lock on it, and I tend to use it more often than not, even though it does slow you down in deploying the blade. I loaned it to my brother once and it opened in his pocket. Sliced him up real good. Happened while he was bar hoping so that may have played a factor. As to my cuts, they were while I was actually using the knife. More specifically, I would holding the knife "upside down" where the button was not on the side my thumb was on. My middle or ring finger ended up hitting the button, causing it to fold in on my hand. It is a sweet looking blade. I want to say that I saw a model with a manual safety on it too. Of course, it wouldn't have helped in your case though. |
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Posted: 4/14/2016 6:48:30 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Also reached out to the guy who made this, seeing if I can get a custom sheath made. Might be able to pull of EDC with it. http://tinyurl.com/6oy2lmk I've got a custom blade coming this week too.    |
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Posted: 4/14/2016 6:58:40 AM EDT
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No Emersons on your list?
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Posted: 4/14/2016 6:59:06 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: That is pretty sweet! I've got a custom blade coming this week too. http://i64.tinypic.com/qr0s51.jpg http://i68.tinypic.com/fw7vck.jpg http://i68.tinypic.com/258r0bm.jpg Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Also reached out to the guy who made this, seeing if I can get a custom sheath made. Might be able to pull of EDC with it. http://tinyurl.com/6oy2lmk I've got a custom blade coming this week too. http://i64.tinypic.com/qr0s51.jpg http://i68.tinypic.com/fw7vck.jpg http://i68.tinypic.com/258r0bm.jpg Nice! Details? Mine is a Bushmonkey Chupacabra. Believe he is a member here. |
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Posted: 4/14/2016 6:59:48 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: No Emersons on your list? Don't really have a list. That is what this thread is for. |
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Posted: 4/14/2016 7:01:42 AM EDT
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Benchmade Triage
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Posted: 4/14/2016 7:02:22 AM EDT
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sebenza
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Posted: 4/14/2016 7:03:00 AM EDT
[#19]
Spyderco Paramilitary 2.
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Posted: 4/14/2016 7:03:06 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Benchmade Triage |
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Posted: 4/14/2016 7:04:06 AM EDT
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Grayman Dua... In Orange.
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Posted: 4/14/2016 7:59:21 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted:
How do you stab someone with that thing? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Benchmade Triage By using the pointy end. |
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Posted: 4/14/2016 8:12:21 AM EDT
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No Emersons on your list? I used to be an Emerson man, until I discovered Spyderco. Spyderco just has so much better steel it's ridiculous. |
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Posted: 4/14/2016 8:15:04 AM EDT
[#24]
Get a Grayman Satu, it's small, very lightweight, and rides in the pocket like a feather: 
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Posted: 4/14/2016 8:17:57 AM EDT
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Spyderco Paramilitary 2. This is my choice and they are out there in exotic steels as well. Mine is in M390. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile |
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Posted: 4/14/2016 8:39:53 AM EDT
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Spyderco Paramilitary 2. Benchmade 530 pardue is also a good choice.
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Posted: 4/14/2016 8:47:14 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Nice! Details? Mine is a Bushmonkey Chupacabra. Believe he is a member here. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Also reached out to the guy who made this, seeing if I can get a custom sheath made. Might be able to pull of EDC with it. http://tinyurl.com/6oy2lmk I've got a custom blade coming this week too. http://i64.tinypic.com/qr0s51.jpg http://i68.tinypic.com/fw7vck.jpg http://i68.tinypic.com/258r0bm.jpg Nice! Details? Mine is a Bushmonkey Chupacabra. Believe he is a member here. Here's his web site. http://www.brockblades.net/ This site carries his new stuff in stock. http://www.mattdtactical.com/BROCK-BLADES_c_7.html Bought mine second hand. Specs: 5.25" blade length 9.325" overall length 8.5oz in weight Blade steel is more than likely CPM154, since that's what he usually works with. Going to contact him about my blade, since it doesn't look like any of the ones he normally makes. |
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Posted: 4/14/2016 10:26:38 AM EDT
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Support a veteran, get a TCT Tactical Folder.
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Posted: 4/14/2016 10:27:48 AM EDT
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Benchmade Griptillian. Don't over think it.
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Posted: 4/14/2016 11:46:03 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryI don't think I could ever go back to tip down carry. |
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Posted: 4/14/2016 11:48:08 AM EDT
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I don't think I could ever go back to tip down carry. Quote HistoryQuoted:
Why not? Serious question! 
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Posted: 4/14/2016 11:48:44 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Benchmade Griptillian. Don't over think it. |
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Posted: 4/14/2016 11:51:05 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Why not? Serious question! Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Why not? Serious question! |
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Posted: 4/14/2016 11:56:16 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I am not looking for a G19. More of a BBQ 1911. I have plenty of other knives that I could carry. Want something new and a little fancier. Gotta fill the stereotype (Texan) when I go back home to MN for fishing opener. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Benchmade Griptillian. Don't over think it. And here: http://www.arizonacustomknives.com/ I've dealt with Arizona Custom Knives and they are legit & have pretty fast shipping. |
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Posted: 4/14/2016 11:57:54 AM EDT
[#35]
Not a top of the line, but I really like carrying it.
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Posted: 4/14/2016 11:59:19 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Try here: http://www.ebosshoss.com/TradeKnives And here: http://www.arizonacustomknives.com/ I've dealt with Arizona Custom Knives and they are legit & have pretty fast shipping. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Benchmade Griptillian. Don't over think it. And here: http://www.arizonacustomknives.com/ I've dealt with Arizona Custom Knives and they are legit & have pretty fast shipping. I was looking at Arizona Custom Knives earlier. Nice knives, but maybe a touch more than I am willing to shell out. <$500 I can live with. $1k+ is a bit too much as I don't baby a EDC. I have huge scratches on my Godson from using it as a bottle opener. ETA: Case in point.  Is very similar to the ZT at 4x the price. |
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Posted: 4/14/2016 11:59:43 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Not a top of the line, but I really like carrying it. http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l543/bobjonesar15/2C16AEA3-44B2-4FD4-9204-3FB4DD5A0299-1254-000000ED34262D84_zps073f453f.jpg |
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Posted: 4/14/2016 12:04:43 PM EDT
[#38]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I was looking at Arizona Custom Knives earlier. Nice knives, but maybe a touch more than I am willing to shell out. <$500 I can live with. $1k+ is a bit too much as I don't baby a EDC. I have huge scratches on my Godson from using it as a bottle opener. ETA: Case in point. http://www.arizonacustomknives.com/resizer.aspx?filename=http://images.arizonacustomknives.com/Viper_170410.jpg&width=1012&height=632&trim=1 Is very similar to the ZT at 4x the price. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Benchmade Griptillian. Don't over think it. And here: http://www.arizonacustomknives.com/ I've dealt with Arizona Custom Knives and they are legit & have pretty fast shipping. I was looking at Arizona Custom Knives earlier. Nice knives, but maybe a touch more than I am willing to shell out. <$500 I can live with. $1k+ is a bit too much as I don't baby a EDC. I have huge scratches on my Godson from using it as a bottle opener. ETA: Case in point. http://www.arizonacustomknives.com/resizer.aspx?filename=http://images.arizonacustomknives.com/Viper_170410.jpg&width=1012&height=632&trim=1 Is very similar to the ZT at 4x the price. |
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Posted: 4/14/2016 12:04:52 PM EDT
[#39]
Quote HistoryQuoted:
Details man. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Not a top of the line, but I really like carrying it. http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l543/bobjonesar15/2C16AEA3-44B2-4FD4-9204-3FB4DD5A0299-1254-000000ED34262D84_zps073f453f.jpg Hinderer xm-18 flipper http://www.rickhindererknives.com/rick-hinderer-knives/xm-folding-knives/ |
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Posted: 4/14/2016 12:08:19 PM EDT
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The Kershaw was a Ken Onion Leek. Nice knife. Not cheap Chinese shit, but nowhere near the quality of the Benchmade. I forget which model my Benchmade is, but all of their knives are top notch. I think the one I'm carrying goes for about $175. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I've carried a bunch of knives over the years, the last being a Kershaw. I thought it was nice until my dad gave me a Benchmade. I won't clip an inferior blade to my pocket anymore. Which Kershaw and which Benchmade? Kershaws run from Chinese made $30 Walmart specials to USA made $200 blades. The Kershaw was a Ken Onion Leek. Nice knife. Not cheap Chinese shit, but nowhere near the quality of the Benchmade. I forget which model my Benchmade is, but all of their knives are top notch. I think the one I'm carrying goes for about $175. So a $40 knife versus a $175 knife... |
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Posted: 4/14/2016 12:10:06 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Hinderer xm-18 flipper http://www.rickhindererknives.com/rick-hinderer-knives/xm-folding-knives/ Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Not a top of the line, but I really like carrying it. http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l543/bobjonesar15/2C16AEA3-44B2-4FD4-9204-3FB4DD5A0299-1254-000000ED34262D84_zps073f453f.jpg Hinderer xm-18 flipper http://www.rickhindererknives.com/rick-hinderer-knives/xm-folding-knives/ **Please note that all XM folding knife sales are conducted through our authorized dealers, unless you are Current / Active – Military / Law Enforcement / Fire / EMT / EMS**  |
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Posted: 4/14/2016 12:10:07 PM EDT
[#42]
Quote HistoryQuoted:
Not a top of the line, but I really like carrying it. http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l543/bobjonesar15/2C16AEA3-44B2-4FD4-9204-3FB4DD5A0299-1254-000000ED34262D84_zps073f453f.jpg +1 Mine's dressed up in Sig Legion colors but it's otherwise a normal XM-18. http://www.rickhindererknives.com/ 
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Posted: 4/14/2016 12:12:41 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/14/2016 12:13:03 PM EDT
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I'm going to go in a different direction than alot of the suggestions so far.
Spyderco Dragonfly. All the knife you'll need in an EDC role and none of the knife you don't need. Assuming your perception of EDC doesn't involve a potential knife fight. |
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Posted: 4/14/2016 12:14:22 PM EDT
[#45]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Thought you wanted a one-of-a-kind knife, no matter what the cost. EDC vs Safe Queen, man. I won't shed too many tears beating up even a higher priced knife. At a grand or more that bastard will forever camp in the safe. Sub $500 should have a good variety without being your run of the mill blade that I could still stand to beat the shit out of. |
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Posted: 4/14/2016 12:14:25 PM EDT
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**Please note that all XM folding knife sales are conducted through our authorized dealers, unless you are Current / Active – Military / Law Enforcement / Fire / EMT / EMS**
No big deal, you just have to buy from a dealer. http://www.arizonacustomknives.com/Rick-Hinderer.aspx |
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Posted: 4/14/2016 12:15:42 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I'm going to go in a different direction than alot of the suggestions so far. Spyderco Dragonfly. All the knife you'll need in an EDC role and none of the knife you don't need. Assuming your perception of EDC doesn't involve a potential knife fight. Did you see the fixed blade that I am trying to get custom leather for so I can carry it? |
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Posted: 4/14/2016 12:17:16 PM EDT
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A microtech otf of some flavor has been my edc for about 5 years. They are just fun (and practical for the tasks most people actually use an edc for. They won't replace a busse).
I like spydercos and Emerson a lot too on the non automatic side of things. |
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Posted: 4/14/2016 12:17:55 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: No big deal, you just have to buy from a dealer. http://www.arizonacustomknives.com/Rick-Hinderer.aspx Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: **Please note that all XM folding knife sales are conducted through our authorized dealers, unless you are Current / Active – Military / Law Enforcement / Fire / EMT / EMS** No big deal, you just have to buy from a dealer. http://www.arizonacustomknives.com/Rick-Hinderer.aspx Oh I have that page up right now. 6 knives with two different blade styles. Of which, none include the all metal option, just G10. At $400-$600 range I want a little say in the options. |
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Posted: 4/14/2016 12:19:27 PM EDT
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Spyderco Paramilitary 2. My GF gave me a PM II with S110V and the cobalt blue scales for Valentine's Day and it's a pretty nice looking knife. I carry a SAK SwissChamp everyday, so the PM II sits, but it's a cool knife with a nice 3rd Gen. super clean steel. Chris |
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