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Post by LittleJP on Apr 26, 2011 22:46:46 GMT
So, I've mispaced my old folder somewhere, and my Swiss army, while extremely useful, falls short of some of my more demanding tasks, which include whittling, rope cutting, etc. Does anyone have suggestions for any blade that would both be large enough for relatively heavy tasks, not including cooking and light butchering, small enough for EDC, and rugged enough to last someone's who really works with his blades. I'd prefer multitool type blades if possible. Right now, I'm looking at... www.knifecenter.com/kc_new/store ... l?s=SPBY15 The blade is however, somewhat small.
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Post by Hairu on Apr 27, 2011 15:06:25 GMT
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Post by randomnobody on Apr 27, 2011 22:26:50 GMT
Multi, eh? That's a tricky one... There were one or two models at Target, where I work, that had my eye at one time, but I already have a multitool and prefer to keep my knives as separate things. I think they were made by Leatherman and/or Gerber...I wonder if I could find them online. I'll poke around, if not, I'll run back out there sometime and have a look at them in person. I seem to recall the blades were fairly sizable, and the grips looked comfy enough. I'm pretty sure they both had the other features you're after, too. Edit: I think it was these guys, in alternate turns as product cycled through our store. Forgive the Target links, easiest way for me to find them; I'm sure you'll find them elsewhere if you're interested in them. Holy crap......Target URLs......are HORRIBLE THINGS.(click those instead. :oops: )
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Post by ghost on Apr 28, 2011 0:34:47 GMT
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Post by Sébastien on Apr 28, 2011 3:45:30 GMT
Personnaly, I'd almost automatically suggest one of Spyderco's folders. They are sturdy, well-built knives, most of the time. However, many of their knives aren't very heavy and don't have very large handles, unless you go with a Military or Police folder.
What kind of task do you have to do ... ?
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Post by LittleJP on Apr 28, 2011 19:10:06 GMT
Multiple, everything from letter opening, box opening, pencil sharpening, to heavier stuff, digging my arrows out of my plywood backstop.
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Post by Sébastien on Apr 29, 2011 3:20:33 GMT
I own a Spyderco Tenacious. It cost a bit less than 40 $, is very sturdy and comes with a nice, tough blade. Personnaly, I think it might be a good folder for you. One of Cold Steel's smaller folder might do the job, too, theese are rumored to be strongly-built.
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Post by steffen on May 5, 2011 22:41:49 GMT
another vote for the spyderco tenacious.
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Post by Caym on May 5, 2011 22:47:19 GMT
for a tough multi tool you cant go wrong with leatherman ...but for just a tough knife I'd have to say a Mora or opinel
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Post by Deleted on May 6, 2011 0:09:05 GMT
I've got a Spyderco myself and they're tuff little knives. You need to be aware that some of the assisted opening Spydercos are illegal in Canada. Your absolute best bet is to get a knife with a couple of screwdriver attachments on it. It is not illegal in Canada to carry a tool, even if that tool has a blade on it. If you somehow end up getting searched, you say, "It's not a knife. It's a tool."
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Post by Deleted on May 12, 2011 23:47:09 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Jul 27, 2011 20:17:45 GMT
I'm going to completely ignore the multitool part of your request and suggest a Benchmade Nimravus. lol
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