Bobson
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So I recently lost my only pocketknife. Must be the 5th time I lost it in the last 14 years (the first four times, I was between 12 and 16 years old ), but it seems gone for good this time. This means I need a new knife, and I decided I ought to take a new (to me) approach in selecting it.
I want it to be something I can carry every day, so I made a list of features I think I'd like on an EDC. As far as use, it would be general purpose, and I live in the city. As an absolute last resort, for self-defense as well (which is why I added assisted opening to the features). Without further adieu, the list of features:
General Requirements:
- Blade length somewhere between 3-4 inches. No longer than 4.5"
- Blade constructed from something at least fairly easy to sharpen, but will also hold an edge moderately well. Looking for the middle ground here.
- Prefer no serrations on the blade.
- Must not cost more than $100.
Open/Unspecified:
- May be a folder or a fixed-blade knife
If it's a folder...
- Must have a positive lock mechanism. I'm not a huge fan of liner locks
- Must have a pocket clip. I'm not interested in wearing this on my belt.
- I strongly prefer some sort of assisted opening, but it's not required.
- I am not interested in any SAK-style knife, though I see a definite time and place for them.
If it has a fixed-blade...
- Sheath must have some sort of retention. I don't want a strap or buckle or anything, but I don't want it to fall out if I'm running or grappling either. For that reason, I require that if it's a fixed-blade, it must be a neck knife.
- Regarding the sheath, keep in mind I have several teenage (and older) brothers-in-law who I see very regularly, and it's not uncommon to get into mock fights or semi-rough football games with them. This is why I need some sort of effective retention.
Aside from these things, I'd like a knife that's going to be reliable. In other words, if you wouldn't buy it for a good friend, please don't recommend it to me. I've never dropped even close to $100 on a knife, and I'm thinking that's a fair amount for a quality/reliable EDC with the features I described, but if I'm considerably under budget, feel free to let me know.
I hope I've found the happy medium of being specific enough without sounding demanding.
Thanks a lot for the help; it's extremely appreciated.
I want it to be something I can carry every day, so I made a list of features I think I'd like on an EDC. As far as use, it would be general purpose, and I live in the city. As an absolute last resort, for self-defense as well (which is why I added assisted opening to the features). Without further adieu, the list of features:
General Requirements:
- Blade length somewhere between 3-4 inches. No longer than 4.5"
- Blade constructed from something at least fairly easy to sharpen, but will also hold an edge moderately well. Looking for the middle ground here.
- Prefer no serrations on the blade.
- Must not cost more than $100.
Open/Unspecified:
- May be a folder or a fixed-blade knife
If it's a folder...
- Must have a positive lock mechanism. I'm not a huge fan of liner locks
- Must have a pocket clip. I'm not interested in wearing this on my belt.
- I strongly prefer some sort of assisted opening, but it's not required.
- I am not interested in any SAK-style knife, though I see a definite time and place for them.
If it has a fixed-blade...
- Sheath must have some sort of retention. I don't want a strap or buckle or anything, but I don't want it to fall out if I'm running or grappling either. For that reason, I require that if it's a fixed-blade, it must be a neck knife.
- Regarding the sheath, keep in mind I have several teenage (and older) brothers-in-law who I see very regularly, and it's not uncommon to get into mock fights or semi-rough football games with them. This is why I need some sort of effective retention.
Aside from these things, I'd like a knife that's going to be reliable. In other words, if you wouldn't buy it for a good friend, please don't recommend it to me. I've never dropped even close to $100 on a knife, and I'm thinking that's a fair amount for a quality/reliable EDC with the features I described, but if I'm considerably under budget, feel free to let me know.
I hope I've found the happy medium of being specific enough without sounding demanding.
Thanks a lot for the help; it's extremely appreciated.
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