Best fold knife?

Just got this 940-2 a couple of weeks ago and really like it. Wanted a 940 for a long time but wasn't crazy about the aluminum scales. The 940-2 is the same exact knife without a backspacer and with G10 scales. Cost me $160.

Lots of blade, very light, and check out how strong the tip design is. Takes up very little pocket space too.

The only knife I've bought over and over, for the past 20 years or so, is the CRKT M16z, with the spearpoint,non serrated blade.

I work on boats, having been everything from a rigger to a yacht Captain, and have carried a knife pretty much every day since I was around 8 years old (54 now), and my needs are that it takes a good edge and holds it, openable and closeable with one hand, large enough to be useful, small enough to carry all the time and to do some fine work occasionally, cheap enough to replace when it goes overboard ( which doesn't happen that often, but every few years I have cause to reflect that in a better world, steel would float ).

I usually have more specialized knives close to hand, Rigging Knives, utility knife, etc., but it's a fine choice for a EDC.

Not exactly mine, but close:
https://www.crkt.com/collection/m-16/m16-01ks-spear-point-black-stainless-steel-handle.html

I have a Gerber 06. It's a good knife, though I don't like that the blade flops inside the handle when shut, and makes noise when I walk sometimes.

theboyscout said:

Looking for a new edc knife, it could be assisted auto, otf, or regular folder. Any suggestions?
Any opinions about gerber 06 auto, Benchmade otf, raven crest otf?
Any other opinions welcome for good use and dependability.

Also note, I want to he able to use the k of for every day activitiess and weekend exploring?

Bonus, I carry now a Kershaw speedsafe

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There's no real answer to this question. What's your acceptable price range? I would say you're only getting aesthetic improvement and novelty past about $450 or so, but plenty of people are aghast at the idea of spending more than $10 on a knife.

Based on the Benchmade 940 being on your list, I would recommend that, the 20CV/gray G10 Griptilian, or the Spyderco Paramilitary 2.

Also worth looking at LionSteel, Kizer, and Zero Tolerance. Some of the base models from Reate might be available in that $100-200 range.

What did you go with?

https://www.amazon.com/Gerber-EAB-P...&sr=8-2&keywords=gerber+utility+knife+folding

These are hard to beat for work if price and looseability are a factor.
They work as a money clip too.

Excellent call on waiting to get a Benchmade. Decided what model yet?

Peakbagger46 said:

Just got this 940-2 a couple of weeks ago and really like it. Wanted a 940 for a long time but wasn't crazy about the aluminum scales. The 940-2 is the same exact knife without a backspacer and with G10 scales. Cost me $160.

Lots of blade, very light, and check out how strong the tip design is. Takes up very little pocket space too.

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The 940 is what I got for my wife she carries it on the ranch.

Got my brother a 943 (same knife with a more clip point style) that he carries everyday.

Really great knives.

I stopped buying knives when Spyderco introduced the Paramilitary 2. I simply have no further need to look for a better EDC folder.

So far, for ME, the best deal in a LONG lasting folder, has been Kershaw! Choose the model, for the blade length you want...

I've been carrying one in my pocket several years now, and I cut EVERYTHING with it, from wire and cardboard to rubber and anything else that comes along. It's still tight and stays sharp a long time.

I love that it's made in USA and I like the "spring assist" too.

DM

I carry a Spyderco Endura. Not in my pocket, but in a leather sheath off the Ebay. Took the clip off as well.

Elkins45 said:

I stopped buying knives when Spyderco introduced the Paramilitary 2. I simply have no further need to look for a better EDC folder.

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I didn't stop, but I own three PM2s...

They certainly check more boxes than any other knife I own.

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I didn't stop, but I own three PM2s...

They certainly check more boxes than any other knife I own.

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I just discovered they are finally making a fully serrated version. As a slashing weapon the FS blade has some advantages, especially if you are trying to slash through long sleeves. It also rips through a seat belt pretty aggressively.

As a pure urban survival tool I like a serrated blade. Needless to say I ordered two of them.

My brother got me a Benchmade auto when I graduated boot camp. When I was no longer active duty, I got worried that it would be a pain to replace if it was ever lost. So I began shopping for a suitable replacement. Did okay with Benchmade Griptilian (IIRC) but was never as fast with the AXIS as I am with the flipper on my current CRKT M21. I love my cricket. It is the only knife I have ever replaced directly. It has become a signature piece of my EDC kit. My boss can recognize my pocket knife and calls it my "moose skinning knife." The shape of the four inch blade gives it amazing cutting power and diverse utility in everything from slashing to stabbing. I use mine continuously and it keeps and edge well. I have become such an unabashed supporter of this knife that I recently bought one for a friend who lost his Kershaw.

Benchmade 940 or 943 is my favorite knife, and I've had quite a few.

Recently I have been using a Chinese copy of a shirogorov f95. It's kind of fabulous, though I am not the biggest fan of d2 steel.

Lots of good knives available. What catches your eye often is the winner.
For me, it`s a Buck 110. It does what I need done .
Knives are called on to do different chores at times .That being said, I don`t believe one knife covers all
spectrums that users want them to do.
Nothing wrong with more than one.

BUCK model 279 is TOPS!!

TR

I have been eyeballing this, https://www.knifecenter.com/item/KS...ewashed-plain-blade-od-green-aluminum-handles

Depending on the price range I would just suggest getting however much Spyderco you can afford and calling it a day! The Dragonfly is awesome as a keychain-sized knife and great in HAP40. The Delica is small enough to be barely noticeable in the pocket but large enough to do about anything you would want to do with a folder. The Native is a fantastic design and available in a wide range of steels from the pedestrian (VG-10) to the latest uber-steels like Maxamet.

Kershaw OSO Sweet.

Cheap, they work great - quick to open, fairly good steel. At the price you can get about five for a hundred bucks.