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Post by Deleted on Nov 21, 2009 4:38:10 GMT
As the title says, I'm looking around for a nice, reliable pocket knife for between $20 and $25. I want something that I can open and close quickly and easily one-handed, but it doesn't need to be assisted opening. It's just going to be used for day-to-day things when I need a larger or sturdier blade (around 3" or 3.5" inches) than what my Swiss army knife has, and it has to be able to hold a decent edge. So far the best looking one I've found online is this, but I was wondering if anyone had any experience with it, or if they knew of anything better? It's not horribly urgent, I just want a decent knife for Christmas and I want to be able to point my family in the right direction. Let me know what you think. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 21, 2009 6:17:42 GMT
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Post by Dom T. on Nov 21, 2009 6:52:54 GMT
Er, I guess I personally don't have any actual recommendations, so sorry, but I do have something I'd like to say.
I have a small amount knives, a few of them spring assist. 2 of them had the safety lock break, but the first one was a cheap piece of crap, so that was excusable I guess.
The other was this Smith and Wesson one, around $35 I believe (Wouldn't know if their knives are good or not. Like I said, I only own a few knives, so I can't really be a judge on quality. Anyways, back on topic). Didn't think the broken lock would be any problem since I didn't really use it in the first place (and I've no clue as to how it broke, actually, most likely operator error LOL). I wore it probably everyday in the back of my pants. Suddenly the blade would just start popping out once in awhile, I guess because of the spring assist, with it pointing down towards my rear end. First time I didn't even notice until I changed my clothes. And it happened multiple times after that. Thankfully I've not stabbed myself yet, and it probably isn't even likely or possible to do so, but I now have a small rip in my jeans and I don't carry that knife any more. Just not really willing to take that risk of having a nice cut back there. And I like my jeans.
I'm not saying that spring assist knives are bad. Maybe it's just me and my 'operator error'. As far as I know, no one else has had that problem. Then again, I accept the fact that I know nothing. Just hope this was a tiny bit helpful. Er... Have fun- Buying knives that is. ;D
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Post by YlliwCir on Nov 21, 2009 11:35:03 GMT
I've carried a Schrade Switch-It for several years, has done everything I need it to and never broke. I'm on my second one actually, the first one I accidently poked into a hot spot on a machine I was working on and the electric charge took a tiny chunk outta the tip. I reworked it and gave it to my nephew, then bought me another. Man, I just got to thinking that was over ten years ago and I still got the same knife. I just recently ordered me a Buck Parallex to replace a Gerber I lost. It should be here monday. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 21, 2009 22:11:59 GMT
Gerber Obsidian are ok for the money. They sell for $29 at Wal-Mart, but I got mine at Target for $21 on sale.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 21, 2009 22:16:58 GMT
I have a Kobalt (Lowe's store brand) half-serrated that has been serving me pretty well. I keep having to tighten the hinge pins (usually my sign to get a new knife) but it been working pretty well considering mine came used. New I think they run in the $20-30 range.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 22, 2009 0:54:00 GMT
Not to hijack or anything but does anyone have an opinion on Winchester knives?
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Post by Deleted on Nov 22, 2009 1:41:53 GMT
The wins are made in china and are so,so, I've had a couple, but I highly recommend the made in USA Kershaws, got to look as some are made in china as well, I have the 1720ST Galyeen Design KALL? Army Air Core in semi serrated, you can get the straight edge, it was $35 at SportCo in WA state, and that was for special order, same price as ones in stock, Kershaw has some for cheaper with the metal handles, I wont use the plastic handled ones again, they do not hold up to hard work, and I can get about six months out of one off my folders, using it every day to cut scrape dig pry...you get the pic...SanMarc.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 22, 2009 22:07:27 GMT
Winchester knives are fine for my wife's purse (ie won't get used much) but I'll generally use one to the breaking point within about 3 months. I need to get a new spyderco or scrape up the $$$ for a CS voyager series, just so I have something that will last awhile.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 23, 2009 4:37:46 GMT
Thanks for all of the replies, this gives me a much better idea about waht I'm looking for. I don't really use my knives often, and I certainly don't do much that would put a lot of strain on the blade, so when I say I want something sturdy I just want something that won't loosen up too much from normal use.
Odingaard, can I ask how you broke that Hibben knife of yours?
And Ric, taht Schrade knife is almost exactly what I had in mind. I just need to see if I can find someplace online selling the non-serrated version of it, haven't had any luck with that yet.
The only local knife shop I know of in my area is really doing poorly lately, last time I was there they had less than a dozen models to choose from, I don't know if they're just selling out super fast, but it seems more like they've stopped ordering in new stock. I'll have to check the military surplus places in town, I keep forgeting about those.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 24, 2009 1:57:03 GMT
The Boker is not the German Boker...it is one of the magnum series. They have a good overall aspect except I have had a few problems with their screws coming out. The S&W knives are using a chinese 440 stainless like the other two...keeps a good edge for about 4-6 months depending on use. As far as the Gerber goes it has a spring assist feature(which you need to check the legality of carrying it where you live) IMO I would go with the Smith & Wesson out of the three.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 24, 2009 3:39:28 GMT
+1 for the help Richard, I was leaning towards the S&W but wasn't sure, that cemented it for me. Thanks again everyone, I don't have a whole lot of knowledge about which knife companies are good or not, so I really needed the input.
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Post by SlayerofDarkness on Nov 25, 2009 2:46:37 GMT
Cold Steel Pocket Bushman, all the way. I seriously doubt that there is a better knife for under $30 available. You can find them for about $22, if you take the time to look around.  Hope this helps! ;D -Slayer |
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