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Your everyday carry knife??

Discussion in 'Off-Topic Discussion' started by PvilleJohn, Mar 14, 2016.

  1. Mar 14, 2016 at 5:10 AM
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    PvilleJohn

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    I'm looking to purchase a new fixed blade knife to keep on me everyday. For the price and versatility...I'm really liking this one by Gerber...http://www.knifecenter.com/item/GB3...lls-paracord-fixed-plain-blade-plastic-sheath.

    For the quality I'm thinking this one...http://www.crkt.com/thunder-strike-tactical-knife-2032.

    Any suggestions? Right now, I currently carry a Kershaw Leek http://www.mountaintrailoutfitters....K-BLADE.html?gclid=CL7-qoiSwMsCFdgVgQod1eAEpA and I love it... but I just bent the super thin tip.
     
  2. Mar 14, 2016 at 5:14 PM
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    Pyritetaco15, you should go to smkw.com. Many knives to choose from. Some of their offerings are very inexpensive. Some of their knives are ridiculously expensive. Quite a variety of knife manufacturers. Enjoy.
     
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  3. Mar 14, 2016 at 5:25 PM
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    I feel as though the paracord will slip when holding it firm. Get something with a thick spine you can hit. You don't really want anything fancy on the back, like those spines. Also, if you can find it, get a knife that's partially serrated as the same side as the blade. Buck has always been good to me.
     
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    I have other knives...but the blur is the best bang for the buck that i've found yet

    Fixed blade I'm a huge fan of my Becker Bk16 but I've only had it a couple weeks and it's probably a bit too big for daily use carry
     
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    Just checked it out, that's a sweet looking knife!
     
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    I like it alot. It's not a fixed blade but it sure is a nice one. SOG makes a good knife IMO.
     
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    Thanks everyone, If money wasn't a factor...id buy a Skike Custom knife but those bad boys will set you back about 650. lol.
     
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    Spyderco Tenacious is a great folder. Decent steel, not the best but built like a tank. And you get G10 handles and skeletized frame liners for under $40.
     
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    Sorry, just reread OP and saw you were looking for fixed blade.
     
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    SOG does make a great knife as well. I happen to live like 25 minutes from there headquarters. There customer service is outstanding. Life time warranties and free sharpening and maintainence for life.
     
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    I had 2 of them loved the knife, hated the size and weight because they would exit my cargo pocket and leave my pants when I ran or climbed over something at work. I would usualy find it or notice it falling but after I lost 2 and gave up went with the Kershaw scallion, haven't had it fall out yet.
     
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    crkt is my daily carry,have a spare in my go bad as well as one that lives in the truck.
     
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    what are your main uses?
     

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