Talon
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Post by Talon on Apr 18, 2011 20:12:02 GMT
i whole heartedly agree,my kershaw chive is one of my favourite knives,i only stopped carrying it due to the speed assist opening (too close to an automatic design in the uk) though it's still currently perfectly legal to own actually the older i get,the more im finding a sub 3"" blade serves 99% of what i need it to do, i have my kukri for when im in the woods though
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Post by randomnobody on Apr 18, 2011 20:17:12 GMT
Yeah, I don't generally do slip joint, save in my multitool (where the closed handles are enough to keep the knife from closing on one's fingers, at least) and the one more classic pocket knife I sometimes carry, depending on the occasion. If I'm going somewhere I have to leave my "bigger" knives behind, I'll still slip the little Victorinox into a pocket, just to have something handy.
On the subject of narrow blades, two of the three knives I just got from Filofiel Cuchilleria, the Albacete and the Celaya, are very thin, albeit wide, with razor edges. I'd be afraid to use them for utility work, but I'm sure they'd be all right, if needing a good sharpening afterward. The J.J. Martinez is a narrower blade and a little bit thicker, so I'd probably be okay to use it for a wider range of tasks, even if it's no less sharp than the other two...
In contrast, my other knives, both Gerbers, both Winchesters, and the other unknown knives listed are a good bit thicker, and actually much wider blades, but can't seem to take nearly the same edge. However, they still handle utility just fine.
Good point about weight, it's not always the smaller knives that are easier to carry.
Funny story about those security checkpoints, a while back some friends of mine and I went out to a local theme park, and I got a keychain-sized multitool confiscated by their security. Granted, they just held it at a checkpoint where I could pick it up when I left, but still. Either way, they pulled that off me, but the Gerber Artefact made it through. The whole time, I'd forgotten the darn things were even on me. Had I thought of it, I'd have just left my keys in the other guy's car. :roll:
I do always leave my keys in my checked baggage when flying, though. :geek:
If I could get my smallest folder fixed, I'd probably carry it more than any of the others. I seldom need more than 1.5" of blade, but I seldom get that in a typical folder, with their silly serrations that I never use. Needs more plain-edge knives.
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Post by Miekka on Apr 19, 2011 4:16:14 GMT
I originally carried a Gerber Paraframe with the 4" blade, but eventually I bought a 3" Buck Omni Hunter. Later I moved on to a large Buck Vantage Pro because the Omni Hunter was a bit too bulky and only came with a sheath. Not quick to deploy either. I prefer a folding knife to be capable of quick deploying while still having a solid lockup. I used to prefer larger knives, but a 3"-3.5" suits me just fine nowadays. If it was common to carry a larger knife around, I would, but it is generally frowned upon.
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Post by Bryn on Apr 20, 2011 3:18:15 GMT
Pretty much always a Cold Steel Black Rock is in my pocket. It's a sharp, but very sturdy knife, and I've carried it for three years. It serves in pretty much every capacity I need it to, from digging out splinters to slicing up apples. I find that the 4.5 inch blade is plenty long enough to handle stuff that needs cutting all the way through (usually fruit, cheeses, and the occasional box) without the need for a second cut. That said, it's pretty easy to choke up for delicate work. It has great handle rigidity when open, and it rides well in the pocket. The clip of it is high on the frame and it's a very flat, if wide, package. And then for those nights when it helps to feel a little secure, I carry the Rajah II. I'm in the same camp as Random though, that I'm 6'5" and I only wear pants with real pockets, so it's not an issue. and the extra weight is actually kinda reassuring.
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Post by randomnobody on Apr 20, 2011 5:00:23 GMT
The Black Rock is this one: www.coldsteel.com/blackrockhunter.html ? That's a neat little knife if so. Is it as awkward to open as the description seems? Cold Steel seems really excited about their springs, I don't know if I'd be keen on them, though. Like the idea, in theory, just not sure how it handles in use. Any insight? It's certainly a big enough knife. Totally with you on the weight; I like having that mass of sharp steel resting at my hip/thigh just to know it's there. Sort of the opposite of realizing your wallet pocket is empty, far as I'm concerned. Two things I never leave home without, there: my wallet and at least one knife. I just wish VA was a bit looser with size restrictions, not that 3.5" isn't sufficient for nearly everything, just that I can't always find a knife under 3.5" with adequate plain edge for my personal preferences, and thus I tend to carry bigger knives than I really should...
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