What's Your Favorite Everyday Knife?

IanS · March 11, 2001, 03:28 AM

I lost my Spyderco Delica

a few weeks ago. So I upgraded to a Benchmade Mel Pardue with the Axis lock

. This one looks like a real keeper, smooth action, strong, and it closes well with one hand. Hope I hold onto this one for a long time.

So whats your favorite everyday duty knife?

shooter22 · March 11, 2001, 03:51 AM

SOG Pentagon Elite II with arc lock. I love the shark tooth tip.

PJR · March 11, 2001, 06:05 AM

Depends on the day:

Spyderco Calypso while wearing a suit,
Spyderco Military if wearing jeans,
Custom skinning knife while hunting,
Leatherman Wave on the belt while shooting

Do have other knives but these are the main ones.

Captain · March 11, 2001, 11:03 AM

I carry two Benchmade 970s with the Black T finish. One in each front pocket just in case the strong hand is occupied when I need one!

Cat · March 11, 2001, 11:31 AM

I am not a knife fighter.
I've carried a Buck 501 "Squire" for 25 years now. It's always in my pocket. Even at weddings and funerals.

Neil Casper

444 · March 11, 2001, 11:51 AM

Right now it is a Buck 110 converted to automatic by Cumberland Mountain. I have been carrying a Spyderco Endura for the last couple years and really like it. I am starting to look into Cold Steel. Their claims of strength interest me. I know all about using the right tool for the job and all that, but sometimes something comes up that needs done and all you have is a knife. I snapped the tip off a Spyderco. I watched a tape of guys bending Cold Steels in vises, hanging from them etc.

Coronach · March 11, 2001, 11:53 AM

The M-1 tank of the knife world. The knife's sister, the Hobbit, is the A-10 of the knife world. REKAT builds them tough.

Mike

**4V50 Gary** · March 11, 2001, 12:46 PM

Swiss Army Champion (the older one without the pliers). Been to Europe three times with me, to China once and across this continent about half a dozen times.

Incursion · March 11, 2001, 01:18 PM

EDI Genesis I

tatters · March 11, 2001, 11:30 PM

You guys are more high speed than me when it comes to knives.
I work for a Cat dealer, and they have their own Cat branded knife collection.

I carry a cheapo 2" to open boxes with, and I sometimes carry a bigger version with a clip.
Nice looking and functional for me.

Scott Evans · March 12, 2001, 02:26 PM

Emerson Commander

Very used ... good knife.

Hard Ball · March 12, 2001, 03:50 PM

An Emerson Commander folder for routine carry. A stag handled Randall Number One when hunting or camping. Both are excellent knives.

Kernel · March 12, 2001, 05:37 PM

My "always" knife is a Victorinox Tinker Swiss Army Knife. I've carried one daily for 20 years, it's like a Craftsman 88pc toolset that fits unobtrusively in your pocket. My favorite sheath knife is the Schrade Sharpfinger with stainless Schrade+ blade. From Bluegill, to rabbit, to deer the Sharpfinger does them all with grace and ease. -- Kernel

AAChang · March 12, 2001, 06:21 PM

Mine is a Spyderco Terzuola, a X-mas present from my friends. I have very nice friends

BobCA · March 12, 2001, 08:43 PM

Spyderco Native. Very handy. Great size, shape, weight, and price. Most importantly, I won't cry if something happens to it like my old Benchmade AFCK.

Tony N · March 12, 2001, 09:56 PM

Spyderco Mini Dyad

darogue1 · March 12, 2001, 10:59 PM

Emerson CQC-7 tanto point chisel blade single side grind Black T finish

[Edited by darogue1 on 03-12-2001 at 11:24 PM]

Sneevil · March 12, 2001, 11:02 PM

Buck Solitaire

sig970 · March 13, 2001, 01:26 AM

A simple Swiss army knife, much like the one in Kernel's picture.

Javahed · March 13, 2001, 02:50 AM

Work -- MOD CQD auto
Home -- MOD Hornet

Dan

DougB · March 13, 2001, 03:34 AM

I bought a Kershaw Whirlwind for about $55 last fall. It has spring assisted cam opening - which means it is about a close to being a switchblade as you can legally carry. It looks like a typical lock blade knife with a pocket clip and a nub on the blade for opening. The big difference is - when you start to push it open, all you have to do is get it started (maybe 1/6 open) and the spring takes over and flips it fully open. Its great fun. When I first got it, I could hardly stop playing with it (about drove my wife crazy for a few days). Anyway, it is a very solid, well-designed, well-made knife that can be very quickly and easily opened with one hand. If you try one, be careful not to let your thumb leave the handle when you flip it open or you could cut yourself. It feels a little dangerous at first, but after you practic a little, it becomes very natural. I really like this knife. There are more expensive versions and a few other variations. All are nice, but I think the basic whirlwind is a great buy.

Doug

griz · March 13, 2001, 08:02 AM

I've been carring a little no-name folder for about 10 years. It looks like a two inch version of the Buck Squire mentioned earlier. It was a factory over run or some such, made by Case I think. It's nothing fancy but fits in my pocket well, holds an edge OK, and I would miss it if I lost it.

David Scott · March 13, 2001, 10:15 AM

Columbia River M16-13Z.

bj426 · March 13, 2001, 10:39 AM

My Benchmade is always with me for big jobs and protection..... smooth .... sturdy.... fast and holds a great edge.... but for the money.... it better!

but my leatherman micra is also in my pocket and gets used continually througout the day.... certainly an invaluable tool.... I recently lost mine having had it since production started on them.... I couldn't go one day without replacing it... I'd recomend anyone consider getting one if they don't have one.... small enough to be a keychain... but versitile enough to repair/fix/dissasemble/tune anything throughout the day.

Thumper · March 13, 2001, 02:16 PM

Mine's an Emerson CQC-7 with the standard blade.

I covet an Emerson Commander. My best friend has one.

March 11, 2001, 11:53 AM	#7
Coronach Senior Member Join Date: March 25, 1999 Posts: 3,147	REKAT Carnivour The M-1 tank of the knife world. The knife's sister, the Hobbit, is the A-10 of the knife world. REKAT builds them tough. Mike __________________ The axe bites into the door, ripping a hole in one panel. The maniac puts his face into the hole, cackling gleefully, "Here's Johnny...erk." "And here's Smith and Wesson," murmurs Coronach, Mozambiquing six rounds of .357 into the critter at a range of three feet. -Lawdog "True pacifism is the finest form of manliness. But if a man comes up to you and cuts your hand off, you don't just offer him the other one. Not if you want to go on playing the piano, you don't." -Sam Peckinpah "A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly. Specialization is for insects." -Robert Heinlein

March 11, 2001, 11:30 PM	#10
tatters Senior Member Join Date: October 16, 1999 Location: Indiana Posts: 786	You guys are more high speed than me when it comes to knives. I work for a Cat dealer, and they have their own Cat branded knife collection. I carry a cheapo 2" to open boxes with, and I sometimes carry a bigger version with a clip. Nice looking and functional for me. __________________ " When you've been granted the privilege of being heard..take great care with this power and watch every word"

March 12, 2001, 02:26 PM	#11
Scott Evans Staff Alumnus Join Date: December 7, 1998 Location: Jacksonville, NC Posts: 1,380	Emerson Commander Very used ... good knife. __________________ “This is my rifle, there are many like it but this one is mine …” MOLON LABE ! I’m a G-CODE holster fan ! www.range5.com

March 13, 2001, 02:50 AM	#20
Javahed Member Join Date: November 5, 2000 Posts: 68	Work -- MOD CQD auto Home -- MOD Hornet Dan __________________ Go Get em Gear

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March 11, 2001, 03:28 AM	#1
IanS Senior Member Join Date: October 7, 2000 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 2,632	I lost my Spyderco Delica a few weeks ago. So I upgraded to a Benchmade Mel Pardue with the Axis lock . This one looks like a real keeper, smooth action, strong, and it closes well with one hand. Hope I hold onto this one for a long time. So whats your favorite everyday duty knife?

March 11, 2001, 03:51 AM	#2
shooter22 Senior Member Join Date: February 18, 2001 Posts: 174	SOG Pentagon Elite II with arc lock. I love the shark tooth tip.

March 11, 2001, 06:05 AM	#3
PJR Senior Member Join Date: May 31, 2000 Posts: 1,127	Depends on the day: Spyderco Calypso while wearing a suit, Spyderco Military if wearing jeans, Custom skinning knife while hunting, Leatherman Wave on the belt while shooting Do have other knives but these are the main ones.

March 11, 2001, 11:03 AM	#4
Captain Senior Member Join Date: November 19, 2000 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 207	I carry two Benchmade 970s with the Black T finish. One in each front pocket just in case the strong hand is occupied when I need one!

March 11, 2001, 11:31 AM	#5
Cat Senior Member Join Date: February 12, 1999 Location: Ohio, USA Posts: 467	I am not a knife fighter. I've carried a Buck 501 "Squire" for 25 years now. It's always in my pocket. Even at weddings and funerals. Neil Casper

March 11, 2001, 11:51 AM	#6
444 Senior Member Join Date: November 20, 2000 Location: Ohio Posts: 3,968	Right now it is a Buck 110 converted to automatic by Cumberland Mountain. I have been carrying a Spyderco Endura for the last couple years and really like it. I am starting to look into Cold Steel. Their claims of strength interest me. I know all about using the right tool for the job and all that, but sometimes something comes up that needs done and all you have is a knife. I snapped the tip off a Spyderco. I watched a tape of guys bending Cold Steels in vises, hanging from them etc.

March 11, 2001, 12:46 PM	#8
4V50 Gary Staff Join Date: November 2, 1998 Location: Colorado Posts: 21,831	Swiss Army Champion (the older one without the pliers). Been to Europe three times with me, to China once and across this continent about half a dozen times.

March 11, 2001, 01:18 PM	#9
Incursion Senior Member Join Date: February 22, 2000 Location: TX Posts: 803	EDI Genesis I

March 12, 2001, 03:50 PM	#12
Hard Ball Senior Member Join Date: November 28, 1999 Location: California Posts: 3,925	An Emerson Commander folder for routine carry. A stag handled Randall Number One when hunting or camping. Both are excellent knives.

March 12, 2001, 05:37 PM	#13
Kernel Senior Member Join Date: November 21, 1999 Location: Madison, WI.... "78 Square Miles Surrounded by Reality" Posts: 923	My "always" knife is a Victorinox Tinker Swiss Army Knife. I've carried one daily for 20 years, it's like a Craftsman 88pc toolset that fits unobtrusively in your pocket. My favorite sheath knife is the Schrade Sharpfinger with stainless Schrade+ blade. From Bluegill, to rabbit, to deer the Sharpfinger does them all with grace and ease. -- Kernel

March 12, 2001, 06:21 PM	#14
AAChang Senior Member Join Date: December 30, 2000 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 255	Mine is a Spyderco Terzuola, a X-mas present from my friends. I have very nice friends

March 12, 2001, 08:43 PM	#15
BobCA Senior Member Join Date: October 20, 2000 Location: So Calif., USA Posts: 111	Spyderco Native. Very handy. Great size, shape, weight, and price. Most importantly, I won't cry if something happens to it like my old Benchmade AFCK.

March 12, 2001, 09:56 PM	#16
Tony N Staff Alumnus Join Date: October 7, 1998 Location: N 47 11.614' W 122 13.345' Posts: 57	Spyderco Mini Dyad

March 12, 2001, 10:59 PM	#17
darogue1 Senior Member Join Date: December 13, 2000 Posts: 230	Emerson CQC-7 tanto point chisel blade single side grind Black T finish [Edited by darogue1 on 03-12-2001 at 11:24 PM]

March 12, 2001, 11:02 PM	#18
Sneevil Senior Member Join Date: October 21, 2000 Location: California Posts: 147	Buck Solitaire

March 13, 2001, 01:26 AM	#19
sig970 Senior Member Join Date: February 7, 2001 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 354	A simple Swiss army knife, much like the one in Kernel's picture.

March 13, 2001, 03:34 AM	#21
DougB Senior Member Join Date: July 2, 1999 Posts: 838	I bought a Kershaw Whirlwind for about $55 last fall. It has spring assisted cam opening - which means it is about a close to being a switchblade as you can legally carry. It looks like a typical lock blade knife with a pocket clip and a nub on the blade for opening. The big difference is - when you start to push it open, all you have to do is get it started (maybe 1/6 open) and the spring takes over and flips it fully open. Its great fun. When I first got it, I could hardly stop playing with it (about drove my wife crazy for a few days). Anyway, it is a very solid, well-designed, well-made knife that can be very quickly and easily opened with one hand. If you try one, be careful not to let your thumb leave the handle when you flip it open or you could cut yourself. It feels a little dangerous at first, but after you practic a little, it becomes very natural. I really like this knife. There are more expensive versions and a few other variations. All are nice, but I think the basic whirlwind is a great buy. Doug

March 13, 2001, 08:02 AM	#22
griz Senior Member Join Date: July 31, 2000 Location: Middle Peninsula, VA Posts: 1,588	I've been carring a little no-name folder for about 10 years. It looks like a two inch version of the Buck Squire mentioned earlier. It was a factory over run or some such, made by Case I think. It's nothing fancy but fits in my pocket well, holds an edge OK, and I would miss it if I lost it.

March 13, 2001, 10:15 AM	#23
David Scott Senior Member Join Date: February 11, 2000 Posts: 2,456	Columbia River M16-13Z.

March 13, 2001, 10:39 AM	#24
bj426 Senior Member Join Date: December 26, 2000 Posts: 224	My Benchmade is always with me for big jobs and protection..... smooth .... sturdy.... fast and holds a great edge.... but for the money.... it better! but my leatherman micra is also in my pocket and gets used continually througout the day.... certainly an invaluable tool.... I recently lost mine having had it since production started on them.... I couldn't go one day without replacing it... I'd recomend anyone consider getting one if they don't have one.... small enough to be a keychain... but versitile enough to repair/fix/dissasemble/tune anything throughout the day.

March 13, 2001, 02:16 PM	#25
Thumper Senior Member Join Date: August 15, 2000 Location: Sugar Land, Tx Posts: 1,507	Mine's an Emerson CQC-7 with the standard blade. I covet an Emerson Commander. My best friend has one.