Daily carry knife
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The Applegate Covert is a smaller sibling to your current duty knife.
The Dozier D2 Kabars are an excellent choice.
The Doug Ritter Griptilians (they're made for Ritter by Benchmade using Doug's blade design and therefore more properly called Ritters instead of Benchmade) are an excellent choice.
D2 and S30V are excellent blade steels. They are not the only excellent blade steels out there, though. A new CPM154 that Walter Brend has been trying out looks to be very impressive with near ideal properties (according to Walter). Others include S3V, M2, the European nitrogen steels and on and on. As said, 154 CM and ATS 34 are the same composition, with ATS 34 being Hitachi's version of 154 CM.
http://www.cutleryscience.com/reviews/blade_materials.html#T_D2
The Dozier D2 Kabars are an excellent choice.
The Doug Ritter Griptilians (they're made for Ritter by Benchmade using Doug's blade design and therefore more properly called Ritters instead of Benchmade) are an excellent choice.
D2 and S30V are excellent blade steels. They are not the only excellent blade steels out there, though. A new CPM154 that Walter Brend has been trying out looks to be very impressive with near ideal properties (according to Walter). Others include S3V, M2, the European nitrogen steels and on and on. As said, 154 CM and ATS 34 are the same composition, with ATS 34 being Hitachi's version of 154 CM.
http://www.cutleryscience.com/reviews/blade_materials.html#T_D2
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rantingredneck
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I carry a CRKT Crawford Falcon. Good knife. I think it is either AUS 6 or 8. Can't remember. Too lazy to look it up.
Q-Lock
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I've got that same knife Jason. My father gave me mine for Christmas last year. It's been great so far, done everything I've asked of it. How's it treating you?
retrieverman
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I have carried a Benchmade AFCK for several years, but I recently found a Benchmade 710 at a pawn shop for $30 and have carried it since. I am awaiting the arrival of an Emerson CQC-11 that should be here today. I bought it sight unseen off the internet, and I hope I like it at least as much as my Benchmades.
I really like it, but it's new and different than what I've always carried. I'm used to liner locks, so the Axis is a bit different. I'm still reaching for that liner that isn't there, but I do really like it alot. I was leary of the lock at first, but it's a good strong lock. I really like the blade design too, and the knife is comfortable to hold. I'm used to the clip being attached to the other end of the knife though, so it takes me a little longer to get it out and opened. I wish the clip was reversible from end to end like it is for right to left. Other than that I've had no negative impressions from it. The edge was surprisingly sharp for a factory edge, I accidentally cut my fingerprint off of my right index finger when I first got it because I still hadn't gotten used to how it closes. The Axis lock gives it a little push on closing that I wasn't expecting. This is the first Benchmade I've owned. I like it alot, I wouldn't hesitate to buy another one if I needed a new folder.
Jason
Mad Chemist
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Spiderco waved Endura, VG10 steel. I absolutely love this knife. It's almost as good as a fixed blade and has solved some legality of carry issues for me.
cracked butt
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Me too. I feel almost naked or something's missing now if I pocket my standard Delica in the morning since I got the waved Endura.
I have a Spiderco Karambit in my pocket now that I just got a few days ago that I'm trying to get used to. Pros: its tight, solid, sharp, and very well made. Cons: its sharp, its scares me a bit, and a big shiny scare the sheeple portion sticks out of my pocket.
Q-Lock
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I found that out the hard way as well. You'll get used to it, and come to love it. Enjoy!
Sorry to go slightly off topic, but you are looking for a knife for daily carry and not one to go on a commando mission into Iran correct?
Might I reccomend the CRKT Pointguard with a full, nonserated 3" blade. I got mine when I joined Boy Scouts 8 years ago, and have had nothing but good things to day about it. It is very well built, sturdy, confortable to carve, or open stuborn envelopes with. Plus it takes about 5 minutes on a good stone to put a razer sharp edge on it, and about 6 months to remove it. If it can survive 8 years of torture and have nothing but some scratches on the clip from me scraping against things, along with a total of 24 weeks of constant gritty work at a camp, it can survive anything.
http://www.crkt.com/ptguard.html
They also make a model called the M-16 which is another knife I have fallen in love with. All their knives come in a short variety good for everyday office carry, and a larger (usually 4"-5") flavor that is good for field carry. they also usually come in half serated or full "razor" blades.
http://www.crkt.com/m16edc.html
Might I reccomend the CRKT Pointguard with a full, nonserated 3" blade. I got mine when I joined Boy Scouts 8 years ago, and have had nothing but good things to day about it. It is very well built, sturdy, confortable to carve, or open stuborn envelopes with. Plus it takes about 5 minutes on a good stone to put a razer sharp edge on it, and about 6 months to remove it. If it can survive 8 years of torture and have nothing but some scratches on the clip from me scraping against things, along with a total of 24 weeks of constant gritty work at a camp, it can survive anything.
http://www.crkt.com/ptguard.html
They also make a model called the M-16 which is another knife I have fallen in love with. All their knives come in a short variety good for everyday office carry, and a larger (usually 4"-5") flavor that is good for field carry. they also usually come in half serated or full "razor" blades.
http://www.crkt.com/m16edc.html
For EDC/light use, I carry a Spyderco Calypso Jr. If I anticipate heavier use (going outside to work, going camping, etc) I carry a REKAT Carnivore. The REKAT is no longer made, but the Spyderco is available in multiple forms, including a laminate steel.
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wheelgunslinger
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I use the CRKT Van Hoy folder.
The shape makes it a good tool for pressure point strikes when unopened, and it's difficult to employ if you aren't familiar with it's opening/closing method. So, I worry less about someone taking it and using it on me if things go that way.
It's gets demerits for needing to be cleaned frequently, especially when I take it backpacking and cut lots of fruit and such with it. To be cleaned, it requires a couple of small tools (allen wrench and pliers/robogrips), but other than that it's a great knife for 30 bucks.
And, if I lose it, I'm not that worried since it's not a 100+ dollar knife.
The shape makes it a good tool for pressure point strikes when unopened, and it's difficult to employ if you aren't familiar with it's opening/closing method. So, I worry less about someone taking it and using it on me if things go that way.
It's gets demerits for needing to be cleaned frequently, especially when I take it backpacking and cut lots of fruit and such with it. To be cleaned, it requires a couple of small tools (allen wrench and pliers/robogrips), but other than that it's a great knife for 30 bucks.
And, if I lose it, I'm not that worried since it's not a 100+ dollar knife.
mljdeckard
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CRKT M-14 tanto full-size folder. Certainly the best folding knife I've ever owned, and it is with me ALWAYS.
p35
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As a Philistine, I keep finding myself reaching for my SuperKnife. For most cutting jobs, a utility blade works fine.
p35
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That went over my balding head. You talking about 9-11?
raginrednek
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i carry a spyderco native, paid $33 new on ebay. sharp, durable, well enough constructed to do the job, not so expensive that i would cry over its loss.
all spydercos are good knives, i have others. their cheapo Byrd line are decent knives as well.
all spydercos are good knives, i have others. their cheapo Byrd line are decent knives as well.
Cannonball888
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My wife packs it in my daily lunchbox when I go to work.
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I normally carry a yellow handled Case Bare Head Trapper with carbon steel blades.
Been testing and carrying a SAK Bantam for EDC for a bit now...
Most reached for is the $1.79 Carton Cutter bought at the hardware store.
One handed use, cuts boxes with strapping tape real well, easy to re-sharpen (flip razor blade over, or replace) and I just remove the blade , insert into handle and have scraper to get bugs off windshield , scrap off paint from windows, stickers and I sometimes find myself piddling with it at red lights, stop lights , slow traffic and other times while driving...
Been testing and carrying a SAK Bantam for EDC for a bit now...
Most reached for is the $1.79 Carton Cutter bought at the hardware store.
One handed use, cuts boxes with strapping tape real well, easy to re-sharpen (flip razor blade over, or replace) and I just remove the blade , insert into handle and have scraper to get bugs off windshield , scrap off paint from windows, stickers and I sometimes find myself piddling with it at red lights, stop lights , slow traffic and other times while driving...
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Agree.
Schrade Old Timer Stockman, and a CRKT M16-13Z. I predominatly use the the stockman for most cutting tasks, but I like having a single blade lockback for cutting pipe and small trees down on the job.
All this talk of my knife steel is better than your knife steel is really just mental masturbation.
All this talk of my knife steel is better than your knife steel is really just mental masturbation.
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