Suggestions for a decent folding knife

[EAJuggalo]

I carry a CRKT M-16 I got at Sportsmans Warehouse for $35. I'm on my third one over the years because I keep losing them. Total one handed operation and one of the fastest opens I've seen in a pocket knife.

[Vlad]

I carry a CRKT M-16 I got at Sportsmans Warehouse for $35. I'm on my third one over the years because I keep losing them. Total one handed operation and one of the fastest opens I've seen in a pocket knife.

I also have this knife that gets a lot of wear and use. Holds an edge really well and I like the positive lock function. I also carry an older Schrade that was made in the US that is came with a hollow ground blade that holds an edge really well and does wonders when gutting a deer.
Tom

[lumbering.buffalo]

I have a Gerber I really like.

Reasonable price, durable, has held an edge well.

I concur. I have had a little 2" one for a couple of years that I absolutely love. It's thin, holds an edge well, locking blade and was $12.95 at Gander.

But I've seemed to have misplaced it this week.

[JohninMinnesota]

My two choices ... ahh dang... three choices... are:

For a self defense blade in quick action the Kershaw Ken Onion Leek - love this one:
http://www.kershaw-knives.net/Kershaw-K ... KS1660.htm

I removed the lock thing from mine since it defeats the purpose...



For a Polish American Geek like myself who needs a screwdriver and a torx bit once in a while (this has a VERY FAST flip open blade too) Leatherman e306x or e307x: http://www.leatherman.com/products/kniv ... efault.asp

This is one sweet package. Only downfall is that it is a little fat to carry in your pocket unless you have carpenters pants and have the thigh pocket.


And of course the little stuff:

http://www.leathermanstore.com/micra.html
http://www.leathermanstore.com/squirt.html

[TabulaRasa]

I've got a Gerber Mini Covert. I can open/close it with one hand. It works great on envelopes and cardboard boxes. I think it was about $40 bucks.

[lenny7]

I am in the market for a decent (but not too expensive) folding knife for everyday carry.

Based on all the replies and various recommendations, I think you should just start buying knives on a regular basis.

[hammAR]

If you are going to attempt to use it for self defense, as opposed to slicing apples and paring your toenails, then get a fixed blade.............

[Wadero]

Word.

[hammAR]

Word.

BFK.................

[justaguy]

HammAR dont encourage him. Tomorrow he will be walking around with that thing on his hip. Saying things like:
"Live for nothing or die for something."
"To win a war you must become war"
"They drew first blood not me"
John J. Rambo

I already have to put up with the butter bars on his street clothes I dont know how much more I can take.

[lenny7]

Word.

That's not a knife!

[hammAR]

OH CRAP.........it's Lorena Leonor Bobbitt...............

[David]

I only have one fixed blade (a benchmade Nimravus) and I have to say, if I were going to a knife fight (and I couldn't bring a gun), I'd bring that one. Nothing feels quite like it. Anyway, I'm still being a shill for Kershaw, and the Boa in particular.

[ttousi]

OH CRAP.........it's me in drag...............

fixed it

[Wadero]

HammAR dont encourage him. Tomorrow he will be walking around with that thing on his hip. Saying things like:
"Live for nothing or die for something."
"To win a war you must become war"
"They drew first blood not me"
John J. Rambo

I already have to put up with the butter bars on his street clothes I dont know how much more I can take.

You forgot, "When you're pushed, killing's as easy as breathing."