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Any "affordable" pocket knife fans here?
Posted on 6/25/24 at 8:47 pm
Posted on 6/25/24 at 8:47 pm
I am a sucker for a cool pocket knife under $100. I might go over $100 if it's really interesting. I admit I also can't resist any new flashlight tech or format.
I prefer EDC flippers with a blade around 3", but I am not stuck on that type. I pretty much just pick up one and carry it for a few days and rotate. Stuff that I don't like gets relegated to collection status... I wonder if there's a trading market like for pins?
Any great brands/models of pocket knives that you really like?
Currently eyeballing a Zero Tolerance 0452, but it's crazy to spend that much for something not custom-made.
Brands in the collection that I can recall
Buck
Case
Old Timer
Leatherman
CRKT
Benchmade
Gerber
Ka-Bar
Civivi
SOG
Kershaw
Victorinox...c'mon...swiss army
Bear & Son
Honey Badger
Ruike
and some other stuff I can't recall the name...
I prefer EDC flippers with a blade around 3", but I am not stuck on that type. I pretty much just pick up one and carry it for a few days and rotate. Stuff that I don't like gets relegated to collection status... I wonder if there's a trading market like for pins?
Any great brands/models of pocket knives that you really like?
Currently eyeballing a Zero Tolerance 0452, but it's crazy to spend that much for something not custom-made.
Brands in the collection that I can recall
Buck
Case
Old Timer
Leatherman
CRKT
Benchmade
Gerber
Ka-Bar
Civivi
SOG
Kershaw
Victorinox...c'mon...swiss army
Bear & Son
Honey Badger
Ruike
and some other stuff I can't recall the name...
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Posted on 6/25/24 at 8:56 pm to concrete_tiger
Dude you’ve got to get a Spyderco.
Posted on 6/25/24 at 8:58 pm to concrete_tiger
I carry a buck prince.
If i forget and carry it somewhere i shouldn't, i can slip it in my wallet and toss it in the key tray.
If i forget and carry it somewhere i shouldn't, i can slip it in my wallet and toss it in the key tray.
Posted on 6/25/24 at 9:24 pm to Rize
quote:
Dude you’ve got to get a Spyderco.
It is on my list, I haven't been a huge fan of the "hole" opening, but I no doubt am gonna grab one. Any model you have that you like?
Posted on 6/25/24 at 9:31 pm to X123F45
quote:
I carry a buck prince.
Nice. I have one very similar. One Buck that I like is 112 Slim.
If you like a knife that is insanely useful and portable, I have this Bear & Son's knife. I will have to look up the model, but it's essentially as thin as a couple credit cards. Great to just have in your pocket. I bought several after having people ask me about it, they make great little gifts for under $20.
Posted on 6/25/24 at 9:34 pm to concrete_tiger
I have several expensive knives, clip knives and regular pocket knives. I rarely ever carry expensive knives anymore. I will if it is a dressier function or get together, but I've carried a Kershaw for EDC for several years now. I also carry an old carbon steel Schrade trapper that belonged to a friend of mine who passed away.
I just got tired of losing a "good" knife every few years. When I lost a Kershaw I had carried for a while a couple years ago, I just bought another Kershaw that I had been looking at. Then, when it snowed and iced and everything started to melt I found it in a flower bed near where I park open with just a little rust. I looked down and it was there. I think I pulled it off my pocket when I took my keys out and it fell into the plant growth. It took the Winter freeze knocking everything down for me to be able to see it.
The universe deemed it fit that I am a pocket knife ahead at the moment. About damn time.
I just got tired of losing a "good" knife every few years. When I lost a Kershaw I had carried for a while a couple years ago, I just bought another Kershaw that I had been looking at. Then, when it snowed and iced and everything started to melt I found it in a flower bed near where I park open with just a little rust. I looked down and it was there. I think I pulled it off my pocket when I took my keys out and it fell into the plant growth. It took the Winter freeze knocking everything down for me to be able to see it.
The universe deemed it fit that I am a pocket knife ahead at the moment. About damn time.
Posted on 6/25/24 at 9:51 pm to concrete_tiger
I bought this orange Buck knife last week at a Menards in Omaha. Figured I wouldn't lose it easily with it being orange. It's a clipped lock blade. Not nearly as easy to open and close as my Benchmade but will serve it's purpose.
Buck
Buck
Posted on 6/25/24 at 9:59 pm to concrete_tiger
This question has come up many times on this board over the years, and my reply is always the same
Ontario Rat II
It simply can't be beat for the price.
Ontario Rat II
It simply can't be beat for the price.
Posted on 6/25/24 at 10:09 pm to concrete_tiger
quote:
Any model you have that you like?
My PM2 is pricey, but it is a helluva knife. I warmed up to the "hole" right away.
The Delica 4 has gotten pricey, but that's a great EDC knife with tons of options.
Full disclosure - I'm agnostic - I have dozens of knives from many brands. I was skeptical of Spyderco at first, but carrying/using one is all it takes.
Take my old reliable - I have an OG (15 years old) Benchmade Presidio (manual axis in 154cm). Great, tough, rugged knife that weighs as much as a pistol. In a belt sheath, it pulls my pants down (and not in a good way). My (also pricey) Spyderco PM2 is almost as much knife as far as blade size, filling the hand, etc., and I can pocket clip it and forget I have it. I don't think it weighs even half.
This post was edited on 6/25/24 at 10:10 pm
Posted on 6/25/24 at 10:15 pm to yudaman
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Ontario Rat II
Blue Ridge Knives owns what's left of OKC. Hopefully, they do great things with the products, particularly the Rat models.
Mrs. Midnight and I each have a Rat 2, and I have a Rat 1 in D2. The Rat 2 is one of the best values in a non-Red China made knife there is.
Posted on 6/25/24 at 10:22 pm to Harlan County USA
quote:
bought this orange Buck knife last week at a Menards i
I have the exact one
Posted on 6/25/24 at 10:24 pm to concrete_tiger
quote:
It is on my list, I haven't been a huge fan of the "hole" opening, but I no doubt am gonna grab one. Any model you have that you like?
I would just go to a place that has a bunch and see what one you like best. I’ve got around 10 or so but my favorite is my PM2. They have so many cool options from small light weight to bigger and heavier.
I like the hole so much I bought a second benchmade griptillian with the hole.
This post was edited on 6/25/24 at 10:27 pm
Posted on 6/25/24 at 10:28 pm to yudaman
quote:
Ontario Rat II
Love them.
I’ve been using some Civivi’s and I like them.
Posted on 6/25/24 at 10:30 pm to Rize
quote:
I would just go to a place that has a bunch and see what one you like best.
I was at the blade show here in ATL a couple weeks ago... tried several. ;-)
I may pop over the to knife shop to see what they have this week.
Posted on 6/25/24 at 10:33 pm to DownSouthJukin
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I’ve been using some Civivi’s and I like them.
I have one that I really do enjoy. It has a nice weight to it, opens and closes like a dream, and wasn't expensive. I lost it, and bought a replacement on ebay. Just yesterday my wife was cleaning out the van and she found my "old" knife wrapped up in a blanket in the back. Who knows how it got there, but now I have two... bonus, the blade material/finish is different on each, so no need to get ride of one.
Posted on 6/25/24 at 11:42 pm to concrete_tiger
Kershaw Leek
Posted on 6/26/24 at 4:20 am to concrete_tiger
Get yourself an Ontario Rat II
ETA:
I usually buy a new pocket knife every year.
Currently have:
Civivi Pintail - s35vn
Boker Panchenko - s35vn
Benchmade Mini Bugout - s30v
Spyderco Para3 - Maxamet
Ontario Rat II - D2
A couple of others that I can't remember
I've replaced the Rat twice and carry it more than any of the others. I don't think I'd replace any of the others if I lost them. The Rat has been my favorite. It's cheap enough to not sweat beating up or losing. Holds an edge decently well. Feels solid.
ETA:
I usually buy a new pocket knife every year.
Currently have:
Civivi Pintail - s35vn
Boker Panchenko - s35vn
Benchmade Mini Bugout - s30v
Spyderco Para3 - Maxamet
Ontario Rat II - D2
A couple of others that I can't remember
I've replaced the Rat twice and carry it more than any of the others. I don't think I'd replace any of the others if I lost them. The Rat has been my favorite. It's cheap enough to not sweat beating up or losing. Holds an edge decently well. Feels solid.
This post was edited on 6/26/24 at 7:15 am
Posted on 6/26/24 at 7:09 am to concrete_tiger
I like blades. Currently loving magnacut steel. Give microtech and Montana Knife Company a look. They are more than $100, but no one else will have one.
Posted on 6/26/24 at 7:10 am to Loup
quote:
Ontario Rat II
Added to my wish list, thanks
Posted on 6/26/24 at 7:12 am to TheBoo
quote:
Kershaw Leek
Added to wish list, thanks. They have it in orange, too. (I like being able to find my knife if I set it down or drop it)
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