since school is out for the summer i've taken a job working in the kitchen at a family friend's restaurant, i do pretty much anything that is asked of me and usually end up cutting open a lot of boxes and then cutting them up for to fit in the dumpster. i don't usually carry a knife so i thought nothing of using one of the kitchen knives to slice the boxes open and then into little pieces, apparently the owner thought this was a very bad idea and after a verbal lashing lent me his benchmade until i can get my own knife.
now, i don't really want to spend a lot on a knife that is going to most likely be abused and has a great risk of being lost. i did some research and came across what appears to be a great deal. the meyerco paradox i found can be had for less than 8$ shipped and appears to be great quality. from what i've found on the knife:
i am thinking about getting three since they are so cheap and i don't want to have to wait for a replacement should the need arise. i don't really know much about knives but i've heard aus-8 is a good steel, will it fit the bill for what i need? would partially serrated work for me or would just a plan blade be better? do i really need the pliers/screwdriver? is there an alternative within the same price range that is as good?
now, i don't really want to spend a lot on a knife that is going to most likely be abused and has a great risk of being lost. i did some research and came across what appears to be a great deal. the meyerco paradox i found can be had for less than 8$ shipped and appears to be great quality. from what i've found on the knife:
- it is made in japan (good)
- is made with aus-8 steel (good?)
- can be had in serrated and non-serrated 3.5 inch blades (which is better?)
- has a screwdriver and pliers assembly on the opposite end (good or needless?)
i am thinking about getting three since they are so cheap and i don't want to have to wait for a replacement should the need arise. i don't really know much about knives but i've heard aus-8 is a good steel, will it fit the bill for what i need? would partially serrated work for me or would just a plan blade be better? do i really need the pliers/screwdriver? is there an alternative within the same price range that is as good?