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Pocketknives and Flashlights

Discussion in 'Product Reviews' started by Adoan, Nov 17, 2019.

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  1. Nov 17, 2019 at 4:21 PM
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    Adoan

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    In the market for a new knife and flashlight to have in the truck at all times.

    What’s everyone’s favorite brands and models.
     
    Adoan, Nov 17, 2019
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  2. Nov 17, 2019 at 4:24 PM
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    su.b.rat

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    i keep a Nitecore MH25GT in the truck, chargeable in the truck, removable battery, easy to handle and bright af. one of many options.

    Nitecore MH25 https://g.co/kgs/5Rfi1k
     
    su.b.rat, Nov 17, 2019
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  3. Nov 17, 2019 at 4:38 PM
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    Shawn_of_the_dead, Nov 17, 2019
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    2 C battery LED Mini MaG light and a Gerber multi tool :thumbsup:
     
    lynyrd3, Nov 19, 2019
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  6. Nov 19, 2019 at 3:05 PM
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    Olight
     
    Barrette86, Nov 19, 2019
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  7. Nov 19, 2019 at 3:05 PM
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    Zero Tolerance is one of my favorite blades. I also like streamlight
     
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  8. Nov 19, 2019 at 3:06 PM
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    Streamlight for EDC. NiteCore for handheld sunlight needs.
     
    T4RFTMFW, Nov 19, 2019
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  9. Nov 19, 2019 at 3:07 PM
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    In the camping box is an Esee 6, and that thing is scary sharp.

    Big fan of the Streamlight Stylus Pro for pocket carry.
     
    Gunshot-6A, Nov 19, 2019
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  10. Nov 22, 2019 at 9:44 AM
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    Flashlights and knives, two of my favorite subjects. Being an avid outdoorsman, hunter and fisherman I use them all the time. I have dozens of each but here’s what I keep in my truck. I keep two Quantum Tactical 588 lumem flashlights in my truck. They are sold by Harbor Freight and on sale every other week for $9. They are bright and rugged. They take 4 aaa batteries and have high mode, lower light mode and strobe. I also carry extra batteries. Can’t beat the price and I’ve never had a problem with them.
    I have some expensive knives but what I carry in the truck is a Buck Bowie style hunting knife. They range from around $50 to over $100. Tough rugged knife will do it all. Comes with a leather sheath.B4C6CE2F-4C28-4E53-9CF7-8A48AA813E63.jpgEB337A02-19F8-460B-A45E-8902B1982718.jpg
     
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    I keep an Ontario RAT in the truck. Good all around folder thats rugged, locks up tight and is pretty affordable
     
    rustyfromskowhegan, Nov 22, 2019
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    Same here on the MH25. Plus I also keep a Nitecore HC30 in there as well, and half a dozen 18650 batteries.

    For a knife, I have a Kershaw Scallion that lives on my person unless I'm sleeping or in the shower, and I keep a backup in the center console.
    $64 Kershaw Scallion Olive Pocketknife, 2.4" 420HC Steel Drop Point Blade, Assisted Open with Flipper, Liner and Tip Lock, Single-Position Pocketclip
    https://www.amazon.com/Kershaw-1620...ywords=scallion+kershaw&qid=1574445307&sr=8-1

    Why do you need a spring assist knife? When you REALLY need a knife, how often do you have two free hands to open it? One hand operation is key.
     
    KB Voodoo, Nov 22, 2019
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  13. Nov 24, 2019 at 1:46 PM
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    Streamlight HL3
    Esse 4
    ESSE IZULA 2 in orange so I dont loose it when I drop
    KBAR just because

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  14. Dec 1, 2019 at 11:31 AM
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    Leatherman Wave but there are even more options now, I just know mine has never let me down.
    You get 2 blades (normal and serrated) and plenty of handy tools.
    On the flashlights...wow, Harbor Frieght free magnetic things are handy for sticking on the side of the truck when working on it or in camp and then I have AAA and AA lights all over the truck.
    My Zebralight headlamp also gets used as a flashlight a ton and lives in the truck.
     
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    What is the reason for below??

    Rear lights flash on and off regularly even when car is off and input
     
    Robert Hood, Dec 6, 2019
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  16. Mar 14, 2020 at 4:56 PM
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    Tell us how you really feel
     
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    Lol... to extreme?
     
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  19. Mar 14, 2020 at 5:08 PM
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    I have many many, Olights. And enjoy this kershaw.

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  20. Mar 14, 2020 at 5:32 PM
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    I wouldn’t put too much thought into it if it’s a spare for your truck. Any LED flashlight with a lot of good reviews will do. For knives I like the CKRT and Kershaw. Many options that won’t break the bank if you happen to lose or damage it.

    One of my favorite EDC knife right now is the CKRT Largo. Works great as a utility knife, small, and it has a bottle opener (not that I’m a everyday drinker). Another good option is the Kershaw Leek. For flashlight I just use my phone. I don’t find myself needing to carry a separate flashlight with me everywhere I go.

    However my workhorse light is a Streamlight Strion HL. Very bright with great flood and focus beam, durable, and lite. 5 years and still holding.
     
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