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Everyday Carry Knife
bk09:
Well I have access to Benchmade knives at 55% off retail and want a knife for everyday carry. If I remember right the blade has to be 3.5" or less in Nebraska, correct me if I am wrong, but I am leaning towards something that's about 3". I was thinking about the 470 Emissary but after finding a review where the guy had 2 weeks of use there was already some noticeable wear on the grey finish, so I would prefer a durable finish. I also like blades with a decent point to it (for example I don't like the 483 Shori).It will mainly be used for cutting tape on gun boxes at Cabela's and whatever other use I can think of (probably won't use an expensive knife as a screwdriver though). Anybody have experience with Benchmades and have any recommendations for me?
Famous556:
I EDC a Benchmade mini griptilian. It is about 3" and very useful. I find myself using it about 2-3x a day minimum. The model I have is 556SBK. It's a very solid little knife and the lock is second to none. Easy to flip open one handed too if you pull the lock tab back the blade will swing freely. I don't have any other experience with Benchmade knives but I can speak to the quality of mine.
I would suggest getting one with the half-serration blade. I find myself using the serrated part more than the regular edge.
Neeco:
I EDC a Kershaw, and have used it far more than I thought I would. Now that I know I would actually USE something that cost a bit more, I am seriously debating a CQC-6 or 7.
I may need to look at a few Benchmades a little closer now... 8) :o
gigabelly:
A friend of mine gave me a great knife for Christmas. I didn't think too much about it but knew it was more than I would have paid for a EDC knife. Then, I lost it. I dug around on the internet using the only name I remember seeing. Hinderer. Holy Crap! The cheapest I can find them are $750. Maybe cheaper in early bidding, but some were up over a Grand. Now I dream about that knife. I lost it, I think, on 48th and Lexington while delivering rain barrels. I went and looked around the areas I was in, made some phone calls, looked everywhere but it is gone.
Now I know why people invest in a quality knife. There was such a nice heft to it and the blade quality was miles above the cheap-o varieties I have used in the past.
The closest knife that is even remotely cheaper is the Zero Tolerance with the Hinderer locking mechanisms. $300. That is still outta my budget for a knife. It was a great gift but when I told this story to my wife, she says: "why would he give you such an expensive gift that is so easily lost? Has he never seen your garage?!" That was nice....
Neeco:
--- Quote from: gigabelly on January 24, 2013, 07:55:38 AM ---A friend of mine gave me a great knife for Christmas. I didn't think too much about it but knew it was more than I would have paid for a EDC knife. Then, I lost it. I dug around on the internet using the only name I remember seeing. Hinderer. Holy Crap! The cheapest I can find them are $750. Maybe cheaper in early bidding, but some were up over a Grand. Now I dream about that knife. I lost it, I think, on 48th and Lexington while delivering rain barrels. I went and looked around the areas I was in, made some phone calls, looked everywhere but it is gone.
Now I know why people invest in a quality knife. There was such a nice heft to it and the blade quality was miles above the cheap-o varieties I have used in the past.
The closest knife that is even remotely cheaper is the Zero Tolerance with the Hinderer locking mechanisms. $300. That is still outta my budget for a knife. It was a great gift but when I told this story to my wife, she says: "why would he give you such an expensive gift that is so easily lost? Has he never seen your garage?!" That was nice....
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Hinderers are top notch, my friend. Pitty you lost it! I have seen a few go for more than 5k.
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