Top 5 knives you actually carry
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Police | Calypso | Caly 3 & 3.5 | PM 2 | Para 3 | UKPK | Endura | Dragonfly | Sage 2 | Sage 5
"While this test doesn't simulate any logical use of a knife as a tool, since it was a concern of some of our customers, we began incorporating it into our testing protocols." - Michael Janich
"While this test doesn't simulate any logical use of a knife as a tool, since it was a concern of some of our customers, we began incorporating it into our testing protocols." - Michael Janich
Re: Top 5 knives you actually carry
1. K390 Urban
2. Dragonfly Salt Hawkbill - it's allways on me lately...the ultimate little ripper
3. Chaparral LW
4. Tom Krein regrind Para3
5. Victorinox Cadet - I have a thing for this little guy
2. Dragonfly Salt Hawkbill - it's allways on me lately...the ultimate little ripper
3. Chaparral LW
4. Tom Krein regrind Para3
5. Victorinox Cadet - I have a thing for this little guy
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" A mind all logic is like a knife all blade. It makes the hand bleed that uses it "
( Rabindranath Tagore )
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Re: Top 5 knives you actually carry
I used to have one of those VICTORINOX Champ knives with about 50 blades on it :eek: I thought I was the only one here that ever owned one of those. I never used it and I always just kept it for novelty and collection. But I did get a helluva trade for it. I didn't realize that those Vic CHAMP knives were so much sought after. But you don't see them often for some strange reason.HarleyXJGuy wrote: ↑Sun May 19, 2019 8:36 amMilitary
Military
Military
Military
Victorinox Swiss Champ
Works for me.
And I totally agree with you that the C-36 makes a near perfect EDC. It's going to take a supermodel for me to retire my M390 Millie.
That CHAMP had so many blades on it I didn't know where to start :rolleyes:
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Re: Top 5 knives you actually carry
It isn’t about the blades but all the tools for me.JD Spydo wrote: ↑Sun May 19, 2019 1:07 pmI used to have one of those VICTORINOX Champ knives with about 50 blades on it :eek: I thought I was the only one here that ever owned one of those. I never used it and I always just kept it for novelty and collection. But I did get a helluva trade for it. I didn't realize that those Vic CHAMP knives were so much sought after. But you don't see them often for some strange reason.HarleyXJGuy wrote: ↑Sun May 19, 2019 8:36 amMilitary
Military
Military
Military
Victorinox Swiss Champ
Works for me.
And I totally agree with you that the C-36 makes a near perfect EDC. It's going to take a supermodel for me to retire my M390 Millie.
That CHAMP had so many blades on it I didn't know where to start :rolleyes:
I have a belt pouch that fit the SAK, Flashlight and a Pen perfectly. I often just drop it in my pocket though. Seems counterintuitive but the larger width helps it ride better for me.
Also yes Military for life. Don’t tell but this dang Sliverax Dan got me to get has been hogging the pocket as of late.
On my radar: 110V Military, Police 4 and some sweet Rex 45 Military action.
Newest Spydies: S90v Ti Military, Pacific Salt and a special Kiwi.
Newest Spydies: S90v Ti Military, Pacific Salt and a special Kiwi.
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1. Para3 in CRUWEAR
2. Para3 in CPM M4
3. Frn Squarehead
4. Salt 2 se
5. Delica HAP40 wharncliffe
2. Para3 in CPM M4
3. Frn Squarehead
4. Salt 2 se
5. Delica HAP40 wharncliffe
Re: Top 5 knives you actually carry
Buck 110
Buck USA
Case xx
Old Timer
Gerber
ALL FOLDING BLADE KNIVES
Buck USA
Case xx
Old Timer
Gerber
ALL FOLDING BLADE KNIVES
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I know what you mean. The Hawkbill is the archnemesis of zip ties :D
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Re: Top 5 knives you actually carry
In order of frequency of carry:
Worker green G10 VG10
Chaparral CF S30V
Kiwi 4
Walker sprint CF ZDP189
When I want a larger pocket knife:
Stretch VG10 or
Large Lum VG10
Worker green G10 VG10
Chaparral CF S30V
Kiwi 4
Walker sprint CF ZDP189
When I want a larger pocket knife:
Stretch VG10 or
Large Lum VG10
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UKPK S110V probably the most underrated knife on anyones list.
M4 Shaman
Pacific Salt
Stretch 2
Recon 1 Spear Point that has seen better days but is good for bending, prying, scraping work task that would needlessly trash my good knives.
M4 Shaman
Pacific Salt
Stretch 2
Recon 1 Spear Point that has seen better days but is good for bending, prying, scraping work task that would needlessly trash my good knives.
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PM2 s30v black/s110v blurple g10
PARA 3 s30v dlc digi-cam/ s110v blurple
Dragonfly 2 vg-10 zome green/ h1 se
Manix 2 s110v blurple
Native 5 lc200n/ s35vn
Chapparal cts-xhp lightweight
So I like these 6 so much I have back ups for faves....I'm hooked on spyderco!
PARA 3 s30v dlc digi-cam/ s110v blurple
Dragonfly 2 vg-10 zome green/ h1 se
Manix 2 s110v blurple
Native 5 lc200n/ s35vn
Chapparal cts-xhp lightweight
So I like these 6 so much I have back ups for faves....I'm hooked on spyderco!
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Re: Top 5 knives you actually carry
Native Salt
Caribbean PE Leaf
Manix 2 S110V
Paramilitary 2 DLC
Lady bug FRN
I alsoCarry a Leatherman wingman. The Leatherman wingman, Native Salt and Maglight XL50 are with me daily and I almost never leave them behind unless I have to go to a school, government building or dressing formal.
I will change it up depending on where I am and what I have to do.
Caribbean PE Leaf
Manix 2 S110V
Paramilitary 2 DLC
Lady bug FRN
I alsoCarry a Leatherman wingman. The Leatherman wingman, Native Salt and Maglight XL50 are with me daily and I almost never leave them behind unless I have to go to a school, government building or dressing formal.
I will change it up depending on where I am and what I have to do.
40 Spyderco knives in 11 different steels,
1 Byrd and 30 “others”
1 Byrd and 30 “others”
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Re: Top 5 knives you actually carry
Military S110V
Military S90V
Military S30V
Manix II Lock-back
Chaparral Rafir Noble (Sunday go-to-meeting)
Military S90V
Military S30V
Manix II Lock-back
Chaparral Rafir Noble (Sunday go-to-meeting)
Re: Top 5 knives you actually carry
Sage 2
Sage 2
Sage 2
Sage 2
Sage 2
I went through a big purge recently. The Sage 2 is a great knife, and I don't really feel the need to carry another one. That said, I am moving to Boston this summer, and they have crappy knife laws. Looks like the Dragonfly WC will be my daily carry once I get out there.
Sage 2
Sage 2
Sage 2
Sage 2
I went through a big purge recently. The Sage 2 is a great knife, and I don't really feel the need to carry another one. That said, I am moving to Boston this summer, and they have crappy knife laws. Looks like the Dragonfly WC will be my daily carry once I get out there.
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Para2, Manix2, Military, and one odd Benchmade
Para2 is my favorite EDC, I have 3 different ones. Manix2 is my favorite work knife but I also use them for EDC. Between G10, LW and XL I have 6 different ones. I use the Military frequently for weekend carry and I have 2 of them. I have one stray B______de in my EDC rotation as well. I used to have a lot of them but my Spydercos have kicked out all but one. That's 12 knives, 10 of them are used regularly.
Para2 is my favorite EDC, I have 3 different ones. Manix2 is my favorite work knife but I also use them for EDC. Between G10, LW and XL I have 6 different ones. I use the Military frequently for weekend carry and I have 2 of them. I have one stray B______de in my EDC rotation as well. I used to have a lot of them but my Spydercos have kicked out all but one. That's 12 knives, 10 of them are used regularly.
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Re: Top 5 knives you actually carry
Endura 4, Delica 4, Autonomy, Bug, and (very soon) a Dragonfly!
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For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two edged sword
Do what you can, where you are, with what you have! Theodore Roosevelt
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Re: Top 5 knives you actually carry
PM2 204P
Delica 4 SB
Sage 1
MassDrop Ray Laconico Keen
Pacific Salt PE
Delica 4 SB
Sage 1
MassDrop Ray Laconico Keen
Pacific Salt PE
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Re: Top 5 knives you actually carry
Military 204p
Dragonfly HAP40
Vallotton S30V
Manix XL S30V
K2 10V
Dragonfly HAP40
Vallotton S30V
Manix XL S30V
K2 10V
Re: Top 5 knives you actually carry
Dragonfly 2 VG-10 (orange)
Chaparral FRN
Delica 4 VG-10 (brown)
Para 3 Lightweight
Manix 2 Lightweight (blackout)
Chaparral FRN
Delica 4 VG-10 (brown)
Para 3 Lightweight
Manix 2 Lightweight (blackout)
Re: Top 5 knives you actually carry
1. Manix 2 LW: The shape is suitable for general purpose work and fits the hand nicely for "serious business." It's light. It's thin. The S110V holds a sweet edge. The lock spring is too strong.
2. Benchmade Adamas: It's big. The D2 can be made really sharp. The lock and action are SWEET, like I want my Manix to be.
3. Emerson Commander: Fits the hand better than any other knife I've ever seen. If I need to defend myself, this is the knife I choose. But the pivot is crude. The detent weak. I want to love this knife, but it will require some tuning.
4. Benchmade CQC7 LH: This knife is slick, like all liner locks should aspire to be. It's a serrated edge, which I no longer care for, and it's tip-down carry. But it's thin, light, and easy to handle. Sometimes I carry this, but the Manix 2 is a better choice.
5. Paramilitary 2, S30V, LH: I'd have bought this in more interesting steel, but it's not offered in LH. I don't actually carry this one yet. It's new and just sits on my desk. One day I'll put a GREAT edge on it and then start carrying it.
2. Benchmade Adamas: It's big. The D2 can be made really sharp. The lock and action are SWEET, like I want my Manix to be.
3. Emerson Commander: Fits the hand better than any other knife I've ever seen. If I need to defend myself, this is the knife I choose. But the pivot is crude. The detent weak. I want to love this knife, but it will require some tuning.
4. Benchmade CQC7 LH: This knife is slick, like all liner locks should aspire to be. It's a serrated edge, which I no longer care for, and it's tip-down carry. But it's thin, light, and easy to handle. Sometimes I carry this, but the Manix 2 is a better choice.
5. Paramilitary 2, S30V, LH: I'd have bought this in more interesting steel, but it's not offered in LH. I don't actually carry this one yet. It's new and just sits on my desk. One day I'll put a GREAT edge on it and then start carrying it.
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