favorite non-spyderco blade

[copilotboy]

what is everyone's favorite non-spidey blade? mine is the timberline vallotten locking liner with a 60-40 edge.

[vampyrewolf]

I would have to says it's my bargin knife.

I got it for $4 at a garage sale. Checked it out this week, and it's only worth $80+taxes... a River Trail, 3.75 inch folder. I've abused the **** out of it, and it's still in great shape. Blades a bit scratched, but otherwise... Razor-edge and all. I use it as my camping knife. Drop open and it's a back-lock. I have even played darts with it. You can even shave after a weekend of camping.

[Clay Kesting]

What, there are actually other companies that make knives <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle><img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle><img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle><img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle><img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle><img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

Don't worry that the world might end tomorrow, in Australia it's tomorrow already.

[Ewok]

SpeedTech Synergy.

[John Puckett]

Yes Clay Kesting, thier called Microtech, and I think that they make the best production knives next to Chris Reeve. To reply to the topic Microtech LCC.

[Frank Black]

My ital. switch... can't carry it, but love popping it open while watchin' tv. Also have a great handmedown japanese-antique-bamboo-handled sushi knife, it's pitted & scarred,
I can't read any of the "hallmarks", but it cuts like a bastid!

[Clay Kesting]

Actually John, I am aware that there are other companies which make knives. I was just trying to inject a little humour into the thread. I've handled a few Microtechs, superbly engineered but not as innovative as Spyderco. Same goes for Chris Reeve, beautifully made knives but not the same bang for your buck. I come here because I am a huge fan of Spyderco. If I want to talk about other brands I'll drop over to Bladeforums.com or Knifeforums.com.

Be happy,
Clay



Don't worry that the world might end tomorrow, in Australia it's tomorrow already.

[Mancer]

My Gerber Mark II Black Blade, love that knife, sharp, solid and looks bloody sexy.

Seeya l8tr

MaNcEr

It's Time To Kick @$$ 'N Chew Bubble Gum

[patogordo]

I always carry a Columbia River KISS, its a small flat nice one

I want all of them

[satherton]

I have a Benchmade AFCK modified by Kevin Gentile that has been a real heavy duty performer.

[Tightwad]

Myerchin B400 workman. My spyderco's take care of 90% of my daily use,but, when I need a real
grunt of a knife for really tough task the Myerchin gets the job. These knives are made for men at sea.
The world's most unforgiving place to work. Any tool for them has to be overbuilt. The sheepsfoot
blade of a Myerchin spell work with a capital "W".

[shootist16]

Good question. There are so many to choose from. I would have to say the non-Spyderco knife that I carry the most. The Benchmade Axis Lock 710.

Dennis Bible

[John Puckett]

Sorry Clay if I sounded like an *******. I went back and read my post just now and I guess I did sound that way. Now, you don't think that you get as much bang for your buck out of a Sebenza as you do Spyderco knives? I like Spyderco also but in my way of thinking you can't get any better than a Sebenza. Just my .02.

[Clay Kesting]

No worries John, no apology necessary. My warped sense of humour often gets me into trouble on the net. Must have something to do with being upside down all the time and having all that blood rushing to the head <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>. The debate over whether the Sebenza represents value for money has been raging for as long as I've been involved in knife boards on the net (since 1998). Everyone who owns one seems to take one side and everybody else takes the other. I guess that says something <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>.

Take care,
Clay

Don't worry that the world might end tomorrow, in Australia it's tomorrow already.

[Antoni]

****, I bought my first spyderco today, a lightweight 50/50 delica, and I must confess I've fallen in love with it, ha ha.
A Gerber Fairbairn Applegate Covert Folder has been my pocket knife till today. Two years ago it was my birthday present from my girlfriend, and i think it's a great knife among the greatest.
Greetings from Spain

[earthworm]

Antoni:That's my favorite Spydie.Ya got good taste amigo.
Non-Spydies(in no particular order):Camillus Air Force,K-Bar Marine,Buck 110 Folding Hunter & Prince,Gerber LST(all 3 sizes),& Opinel.In fact(no offense Spyderco)given the cost(+/-$10) & the quality a case could be made for buying a bunch of Opinels(No:my Spydies are NOT for sale or trade;I don't care how many Opinels you offer!*VBG*).Just a thought.

[dsvirsky]

If we're limiting this to regular production knives, then it would be the Benchmade 705.

If I can cheat a little and go with something that's only technically a "production" blade, it would have to be my new Whitewing Warlock -- flat ground CPM 3V and premium stag make for one heck of a knife.

Dave

[Jody]

Any Randall, Benchmade Balisong, Bagwell Bowie

Keep your spirit up & your blades sharp!

[The Stare]

CRKT M16-14/KFF. Am thinking it highly possible that the Apache on its way to me may jump into first place. I bought a limited edition one, decided not to use it, so haven't used one at all. But, it sure feels nice in my hand, and has handle long enough that part of it extends beyond my hand at both ends.


Stare

[Windwalker]

I bought two of the CRKT ATS34 Apache knives from Smokey Mt. when they had them on sale for $25 each. One plain blade for me, one of the "other" for my son who rips packages open. I feel the quality is very good. Everyday I still carry a Kershaw Blackout, in spite of the reaction of some forum members! :-) I find it tight, sharp, easy to handle, and very very fast. That doesn't mean any of these will ever replace the many many Spyderco blades I own; in my heart, Spyderco still rules! :-)