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Pocket and EDC knives

guntech59guntech59 Member Posts: 23,188 ✭✭✭
edited May 2017 in General Discussion
Over the years, I have had many pocket knives. None have been high dollar knives, but they were usually of decent quality.

I finally sprung for a higher quality EDC knife. Spring assisted and locking. This thing is built like a tank. Takes and keeps an edge well....I think I will have it for a very long time.

It is a Benchmade Mini-Barrage. S30V steel.

What knives do y'all EDC and what do you like about them?

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  • kidthatsirishkidthatsirish Member Posts: 6,984 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Nice looking knife!

    My edc knife is a Victorinox Recruit. I wormy don't carry a tactical folder as I'd just as soon pull the trigger, but for times when I can't carry a pistol I will also carry a Gerber assisted opener, the particular model has been discontinued I think.

    Edit....its the Gerber fast draw serrated...apparently still in production although my knife has a black finish on the blade and screws.
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  • searcher5searcher5 Member Posts: 13,511 ✭
    edited November -1
    I carry two knives. One is the Microtech automatic that Onehanddude so graciously gave me several years ago. The other is a Victorinox Swiss Army, in the officers configuration.

    The both have their uses.

    Peace

    Dan
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  • texaswildmantexaswildman Member Posts: 2,215 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I carry a Microtech LUDT. Before automatics were legal in TX, I carried a Sodbuster....
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  • 1911a1-fan1911a1-fan Member Posts: 51,193 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    benchmade volli {CPM-S30V} and a benchmade barrage {M390 supersteel} on the other side

    volli is for food, barrage for utility , plus in a defense situation you never know which hand will be free
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  • gunnut505gunnut505 Member Posts: 10,290 ✭
    edited November -1
    Benchmade Infidel OTF Auto strong side front, Kershaw Liner Lock in horizontal carry strong side, Spyderco Police strong side back pocket, Victorinox Executive weak side front pocket, Microtech Auto clipped to weak side cargo pocket.
    I like knives, what can I say?
    As long as "they" are starting at the knives, they don't see either of the pocket pistols.
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  • savage170savage170 Member Posts: 37,572 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    cheap case lock back i'v had it now for several years it has done way better then I would have expected. I bought it on a vacation trip when I had realized I had forgotten my pocket knife and have been carrying it since
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  • Ditch-RunnerDitch-Runner Member Posts: 25,387 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I am just old fashion
    a case xx 3 blade folder and a buck 110
    also just a cheep Gerber folder ( BG edition ) around the yard and house to abuse

    yes, I have thought I need a new Benchmade just because [:D]
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  • guntech59guntech59 Member Posts: 23,188 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Good stuff!

    I have Victorinox and Benchmade, Buck and Gerber. I like the LUDT.

    I am enamored ofthe Benchmade stuff right now. The Volli and full size Barrage are on my want list, also.
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  • guntech59guntech59 Member Posts: 23,188 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by us55840
    Buck 110 converted to switch blade .. left hand.
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    Got a picture? I'd love to see that!
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  • guntech59guntech59 Member Posts: 23,188 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by us55840
    quote:Originally posted by guntech59
    quote:Originally posted by us55840
    Buck 110 converted to switch blade .. left hand.
    [^]



    Got a picture? I'd love to see that!



    Bought it here on GunBroker several years ago.

    I'm not a picture person and no smartyphone either...but I googled Buck 100 switchblade and several sites w/pics came up like this:

    http://www.bladehq.com/item--Buck-110-Rosewood-Dual--2656 what mine looks like in left hand tho.

    [^]


    Interesting! I like how they radiused the corners.

    I like it!
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  • Ricci WrightRicci Wright Member Posts: 8,259 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Man I am a knife nut and have at least 20 within reach as I sit here at my desk. I don't own any auto knifes. Just a personal decision. I do have a couple of Ernie Emerson's folders with the "WAVE" opener which is faster than an auto and much tougher. I have maybe a dozen Swiss Army Knives which are excellent tools. Lately I have been buying a few WWII military folding knives. I have some Benchmades and at least one Spyderco(the big police model).I have some cool little Case folders that I like. I recently bought a LT Wright small fixed blade that is nice. I don't need much of a reason to buy a knife.[:)]
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  • shilowarshilowar Member Posts: 38,811 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    CRKT M16-13ZLEK..I carry it because it has a seatbelt cutter and window break on it. I also like that it has a partially serrated blade.
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  • CubsloverCubslover Member Posts: 18,601 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Kershaw Leek

    Thin, heavy enough that it feels solid, speed-safe.
    Half of the lives they tell about me aren't true.
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  • guntech59guntech59 Member Posts: 23,188 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Cubs....I like the looks of the Leek, but I need to have a fatter knife. Arthritis makes it hard for me to hold the slimmer ones. That is why the axis lock benchmades caught my eye.
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  • CubsloverCubslover Member Posts: 18,601 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by guntech59
    Cubs....I like the looks of the Leek, but I need to have a fatter knife. Arthritis makes it hard for me to hold the slimmer ones. That is why the axis lock benchmades caught my eye.





    That CRKT that Shilowar mentioned would be another solid choice.

    I had an M16 that was stolen (I think) and loved it.
    Half of the lives they tell about me aren't true.
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  • guntech59guntech59 Member Posts: 23,188 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by Cubslover
    quote:Originally posted by guntech59
    Cubs....I like the looks of the Leek, but I need to have a fatter knife. Arthritis makes it hard for me to hold the slimmer ones. That is why the axis lock benchmades caught my eye.





    That CRKT that Shilowar mentioned would be another solid choice.

    I had an M16 that was stolen (I think) and loved it.


    I like this one..... https://www.crkt.com/shop/everyday-carry-knives/m16-03s-classic.html
    I am not a fan of serrations.
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  • shilowarshilowar Member Posts: 38,811 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I own several CRKT, they are an excellent value in my opinion.
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  • buddybbuddyb Member Posts: 5,395 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I carry a Kershaw Emerson.Its a lot better knife than I expected.
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  • joshmb1982joshmb1982 Member Posts: 8,228 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    When I'm at home my daily carry outside the house is a benchmade mini griptilian with the D2 blade.
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  • Sam06Sam06 Member Posts: 21,244 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Kizlyar Whisper.

    I like a larger knife and one with a non-stainless blade so it will get sharp and stay that way with a liner lock. The Whisper has a 3.75" D2 tool steel blade and liner lock. They are made in Russia and they look and feel great in the hand. They have a Japanese style handle that is neutral in your hand so no mater how you hold the knife it feels good.

    They cost between $80-$120 so while they are not cheap they will not break the bank.

    Here is a photo of it off their website, mine is just like it but I don't were nail polish[;)]

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    RLTW

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  • pulsarncpulsarnc Member Posts: 6,562 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    lately it is a Gerber model 400. I have several dozen that get rotated around depending on mood .Case ,Buck Gerber and some older Kershaws an even a few really nice Boker Tree brands .Most I have picked up on yard sales for a couple of bucks each
    cry Havoc and let slip  the dogs of war..... 
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  • asphalt cowboyasphalt cowboy Member Posts: 8,904 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by us55840
    Buck 110 converted to switch blade .. left hand.
    [^]



    Same here,'cept mine is right hand. Also carry a small Schrade Old Timer pen knife I've had 30+ years.
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  • montanajoemontanajoe Forums Admins, Member, Moderator Posts: 60,263 ******
    edited November -1
    ..always carry two,,at the end of the fight you each have one,,[;)][;)]
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  • shilowarshilowar Member Posts: 38,811 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by montanajoe
    ..always carry two,,at the end of the fight you each have one,,[;)][;)]


    We'll just save this so the jury can see it. [;)]
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