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Discussion in 'Military' started by TyT, Aug 13, 2011.

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  1. Aug 13, 2011 at 9:33 PM
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    This is prolly one of Zero Tolerance's number 1 selling knives:
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    This is a ZT0301. The blade is made of S30v steel (one of the premium super steels), frame lock design by Ken Onion, G10 3D sculpted handles, titanium liners, DLC tiger stripe blade that is very durable. Weights a little over 8 oz and is torsion-bar assisted opening via flipper or thumb stud. Also, because the pivot is so huge, you approach fix blade strength in a folding design. It's something like 8000 lbs of force before the pivot breaks. You'll break the lock or handle before the pivot.

    Gorgeous knife.

    The ZT knife that outsells the ZT301, is the ZT350 because it is smaller and lighter so it's perfect for everyday carry.
     
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  2. Aug 13, 2011 at 9:35 PM
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    I carry a CRKT M21-14. I like the overall shape of the blade and the fact that it has a true hilt. I have the veff serrations which work well for cutting softer things with one swipe, but if you want to cut rope and things of that sort I'd look into a normal combo blade. Also check out the spyderco military. It seems to get a lot of praise. For fixed blade I would definitely take a look at esee. While they are bushcraft oriented, they would make a badass tactical knife. They also come in clip point variations which have a sharpened portion on the backside of the blade. Clip point generally just means that the backside of the blade is cut or "clipped" towards the tip. On esee clip points this edge is sharpened. Photo for reference...

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  3. Aug 13, 2011 at 9:36 PM
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    I carry a Chris Reeve Large Sebenza folder. Love it.
     
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  4. Aug 14, 2011 at 8:38 PM
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  5. Aug 14, 2011 at 8:43 PM
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    folding knives i would go with strider or zero tolerance.

    fixed blades busse, strider or zero tolerance.

    some of the custom guys make nice stuff but, imho they all fall behind those mentioned above in many ways.
     
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  6. Aug 14, 2011 at 8:46 PM
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    chris reeves knives are amazing edc blades. idk if i would carry them and or use them in a combat situation though for my money zero tolerance makes the beefiest folder for the money.
     
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  7. Aug 14, 2011 at 10:34 PM
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    what the chris reeves knifes all about? he sombody famous?
     
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  8. Aug 14, 2011 at 11:00 PM
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    Does anyone have the kershaw whiplash? or know anything about it except from what Ive read? It seems pretty decent!

    Ty
     
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    My gf brother in law was a marine officer for 4 yrs after the citadel and he has A LOT of Kabars and Karbar bayonets all issued to him and he loves them !
     
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  11. Aug 14, 2011 at 11:21 PM
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    Chris Reeve is a knife designer/ knife maker. His most well known blade is a "Sebenza"

    A little bio:

    Chris Reeve knives are known for their innovation and quality, with a superb customer service department to back it all up. Over their more than 20 year history, Chris Reeve has continued to develop and improve their knife line into one of the finest quality products on the market. These knives are often considered semi-custom, being made mostly on a CNC mill but with many hand finishing techniques and a tremendous amount of attention to detail. Several custom options are available on these knives, including thumb pin configurations, unique hand machined designs, and a wide range of rare and exotic handle materials. Chris Reeve continues to raise the bar, updating their ever popular Sebenza knife, and expanding their line of one-piece fixed blade knives. The company also refurbishes their Sebenza and One-Piece knives for a small fee.

    The Chris Reeve Sebenza has been a staple in the knife industry for several years. It's titanium frame lock design provides a simple but tough body, and its CPM-S30V blade holds a superior edge. The handle of the Sebenza is often inlayed with micarta or machined and anodized with some truly breathtaking artwork done by Lisa. Once a year these knives are available in a limited run of rare and exotic woods and other materials such as ivory or mammoth. For a nominal fee the Chris Reeve Sebenza is also available with an inset cabochon or blade customization options.


    He makes gorgeous knives that a everday carry/gentleman folders. He does make a few fix blades.

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    He makes very high quality, high fit and finish knives.
     
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    Older Kabars are great, and even the current ones too. Good price. Very well known, infamous blade and name, but Kabar quality might be going downhill pretty soon. Kabar is now owned (happened this year, I think...) by CUTCO which makes some of the shittiest kitchen knives I've ever handled. Cutco's crap will probably be transferred to Kabar and ruin the name.
     
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  14. Aug 16, 2011 at 9:08 PM
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    Is there anything else yall would care to share? Im going to this big event in my town this weekend and there will be knives and guns gallore! Im going to buy mine there! So what about a best all around knife? Im not in the military yet so I want a tactical knife but want one that I can use camping and etc!

    Reps are coming to you all soon Ive been busy with college and work so sorry I havent got around to that yet!

    ANY IDEAS GUYS?

    Thank you in advance!

    Ty
     
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  15. Aug 16, 2011 at 9:19 PM
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    Really all depends on what you use your knife for. Just make sure you don't buy from those guys that have the $10 boxes and $20 boxes and all that. Shady quality.
     
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    whoops i agree becker knife and tool makes some tough ass fixed blades as does kabar 1095 crovan FTMFW!
     
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    Dont buy into the cheaper knock off or off brand things

    I love my Gerber LMF ASEK II

    Esee knives are very nice too

    i have a bunch of knives...some cheaper some nicer

    I keep the LMF in my patrol car along with a SOG machete

    I carry a strider/tarani, a buck, and 2 gerber folders on my person

    I dont carry my cheaper ones because i dont want them to break when i need them the most
     
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    I have a little Ka-Bar LDK that I carry at work as well...nice little knife but not what you're looking for
     
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    Clip and tanto are two totally differenet styles of blade grinds, as someone pointed out.. What, no love for MicroTech, great stuff...
     
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    what about a good just ALL AROUND knife? one I can take camping hunting and use for tactical /survival purposes!

    Ty
     
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