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williamlayton · 08-08-2006, 05:50 AM

For a daily carrier.
Reccommend brands. models are a option I will investigate
I have been looking to find a easy one hand opener with a good, durable blade that will hold an edge in daily use.
I have looked at Gerber but I do not see you folks finding much to say about them.
Blessings

ClarkEMyers · 08-08-2006, 10:11 AM

Never the cheapest but I still like A.G. Russell. Mr. Russell deserves far more credit than he usually gets for the high end knife market as it has evolved in the past 30 years.

My daily carry - not a tactical - is Russell's One hand Knife - NOT an original design from Russell but an easy one hand to open AND one hand to close. The knife is nicely contoured for pocket carry without too much wear and big enough for all practical purposes.

Huevos · 08-09-2006, 06:09 PM

I have a Benchmade 720 that I carry every day. It's an easy open, easy close, very smooth operation. It's a good knife to practice your thumb flick opening on due to the axis lock. I also have 2 Striders, a Microtech and a SWAT Balisong that I like to practice with, but the BM only cost $55 used so that's what I carry. I know I'm cheap...

silver · 08-10-2006, 06:45 PM

I personally like Spydercos. They are nice and sharp and I don't cry if I have to lose it. Spyderco also has a class you can take in order to get the most out of your knife and is worth the money.

Now, a Chris Reeve, Sebenza is the knife to carry for dooms day. :wink:

keystone hog hunter · 09-11-2006, 06:42 PM

cold steel folders have served me well for years,,, good steel nice carry size..largest carry size for a folder I have found...just am not real fond of the serreted edge models[hard to sharpen] also check cold steel for secondsat a reduced price..or my favorite mathews cutlery..for wholesale prices

Erich · 09-14-2006, 11:22 AM

I have happily used Benchmades and Spydercos in the role you describe.

Publican · 08-15-2007, 06:23 PM

Spyderco Military!

buddy_fuentes · 08-16-2007, 11:52 AM

Bill, I carry a Bench Made folder in my pocked everywhere I go. It has a plastic handle, which makes it light, and a hole (in the blade) that makes it fairly easy to open with one hand. It holds an edge pretty good, too.

I have a Gerber that is somewhat like the Bench Made that I carried before I was given the Bench Made. It is a good knife, too.

My favorite is an Chicago Cutlery brand pocket knife. They stopped making them about fifteen years ago. I have the small model and a friend has the larger one. Those knives have the best steel I have ever seen. Sharpen it and cut what you want...it's still sharp. If you find one, grab it.

Check your e-mail for pictures.

Buddy

Ken Hebert · 08-17-2007, 02:53 PM

Benchmade Stryker tanto folder, Benchmade Mini-Reflex auto, Kershaw Blackout.

Wanting to try an Emerson, like a CQC7B wave.

buddy_fuentes · 08-19-2007, 02:59 PM

Bill, look at the Cold Steel. A vendor had them at a match today and they have some real nice models for about $60.00 to $80.00.

Buddy

38 Super Combat Commander · 12-30-2007, 05:39 PM

I like Stiders but they do cost big $$$

KainThornn · 12-29-2008, 03:58 PM

William Henry! They're rather pricey but that Damascus Steel blade is hella sharp and will carve up stainless steel...

http://www.williamhenrystudio.com/

I got one from my parents a few Christmases ago and it's still sharp enough to shave with.

http://www.williamhenrystudio.com/default.cfm

The model I have was a limited run of 1500 but isn't showing on the site (dang) But they're excellent knives!

solvability · 12-29-2008, 05:56 PM

Kershaw - Ken Onion - mighty fast and convenient - don't hold an edge worth spit, but I like 'em.

08-08-2006, 05:50 AM	#1
williamlayton Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: TEXAS, by GOD Posts: 203	BRANDS For a daily carrier. Reccommend brands. models are a option I will investigate I have been looking to find a easy one hand opener with a good, durable blade that will hold an edge in daily use. I have looked at Gerber but I do not see you folks finding much to say about them. Blessings

08-08-2006, 10:11 AM	#2
ClarkEMyers Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Pac West Posts: 260	Never the cheapest but I still like A.G. Russell Never the cheapest but I still like A.G. Russell. Mr. Russell deserves far more credit than he usually gets for the high end knife market as it has evolved in the past 30 years. My daily carry - not a tactical - is Russell's One hand Knife - NOT an original design from Russell but an easy one hand to open AND one hand to close. The knife is nicely contoured for pocket carry without too much wear and big enough for all practical purposes.

12-29-2008, 03:58 PM	#12
KainThornn Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 51	Re: BRANDS William Henry! They're rather pricey but that Damascus Steel blade is hella sharp and will carve up stainless steel... http://www.williamhenrystudio.com/ I got one from my parents a few Christmases ago and it's still sharp enough to shave with. http://www.williamhenrystudio.com/default.cfm The model I have was a limited run of 1500 but isn't showing on the site (dang) But they're excellent knives!

12-29-2008, 05:56 PM	#13
solvability Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 124	Re: BRANDS Kershaw - Ken Onion - mighty fast and convenient - don't hold an edge worth spit, but I like 'em.

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08-09-2006, 06:09 PM	#3
Huevos Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Idaho Posts: 100	I have a Benchmade 720 that I carry every day. It's an easy open, easy close, very smooth operation. It's a good knife to practice your thumb flick opening on due to the axis lock. I also have 2 Striders, a Microtech and a SWAT Balisong that I like to practice with, but the BM only cost $55 used so that's what I carry. I know I'm cheap...

08-10-2006, 06:45 PM	#4
silver Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Redneckistan Posts: 93	I personally like Spydercos. They are nice and sharp and I don't cry if I have to lose it. Spyderco also has a class you can take in order to get the most out of your knife and is worth the money. Now, a Chris Reeve, Sebenza is the knife to carry for dooms day. :wink:

09-11-2006, 06:42 PM	#5
keystone hog hunter Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 2	cold steel folders have served me well for years,,, good steel nice carry size..largest carry size for a folder I have found...just am not real fond of the serreted edge models[hard to sharpen] also check cold steel for secondsat a reduced price..or my favorite mathews cutlery..for wholesale prices

09-14-2006, 11:22 AM	#6
Erich Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico Posts: 134	I have happily used Benchmades and Spydercos in the role you describe.

08-15-2007, 06:23 PM	#7
Publican Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Virginia Posts: 47	Spyderco Military!

08-16-2007, 11:52 AM	#8
buddy_fuentes Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Maurepas, LA Posts: 571	Bill, I carry a Bench Made folder in my pocked everywhere I go. It has a plastic handle, which makes it light, and a hole (in the blade) that makes it fairly easy to open with one hand. It holds an edge pretty good, too. I have a Gerber that is somewhat like the Bench Made that I carried before I was given the Bench Made. It is a good knife, too. My favorite is an Chicago Cutlery brand pocket knife. They stopped making them about fifteen years ago. I have the small model and a friend has the larger one. Those knives have the best steel I have ever seen. Sharpen it and cut what you want...it's still sharp. If you find one, grab it. Check your e-mail for pictures. Buddy

08-17-2007, 02:53 PM	#9
Ken Hebert Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Southeast Texas Posts: 305	Benchmade Stryker tanto folder, Benchmade Mini-Reflex auto, Kershaw Blackout. Wanting to try an Emerson, like a CQC7B wave.

08-19-2007, 02:59 PM	#10
buddy_fuentes Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Maurepas, LA Posts: 571	Bill, look at the Cold Steel. A vendor had them at a match today and they have some real nice models for about $60.00 to $80.00. Buddy

12-30-2007, 05:39 PM	#11
38 Super Combat Commander Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: NH Posts: 608	I like Stiders but they do cost big $$$