The best pocket knife ever

[wrdwrght]

The Urban Light Weight, in this case K390, is the best overall pocket knife ever. It carries light and easy. It is easy to live with and use everyday. It can be opened with one hand. It has superb steel. It slices like a surgical laser. What more could be asked?

I hope we see more Urban versions, but I also hope they fix the issues that cropped up last time.

Hey Doc, why don't we push for a CQI Urban ?! Maybe Sal is willing to solve that pivot issue ?

Good idea. If they fix the issue then on with more models. They also need to do something about the lack of QC coming out of that plant.

I’m in this choir.

[Matt Deaner]

Regarding the poster that carries no matter what... Carry laws and whether one is “bad” by breaking them is an interesting concept for me. The idea that some laws don’t truly define criminality has some legal basis. "crime malum in se" is an act that is inherently criminal; whereas a "crime malum prohibitum is more about breaking rules that have been applied by those in power that may reflect contemporary concerns.

Are you a criminal if you rob a store? Most definitely. But if you speed sometimes of carry a pocketknife with a 4” blade? I think not.

[Matt Deaner]

Regarding the poster that carries no matter what... Carry laws and whether one is “bad” by breaking them is an interesting concept for me. The idea that some laws don’t truly define criminality has some legal basis. "crime malum in se" is an act that is inherently criminal; whereas a "crime malum prohibitum is more about breaking rules that have been applied by those in power that may reflect contemporary concerns.

Are you a criminal if you rob a store? Most definitely. But if you speed sometimes or carry a pocketknife with a 4” blade? I think not.

[Matt Deaner]

Oops. Double post

[sok]

Nice knife Doc, but the best pocket knife ever is the Para 3. Similar ergs as the Urban and you got the steel right but I need something a little beefier.

I didn’t see it coming either. I purchased my first one because of the DLC M4. I haven’t carried another model since. The K390 version is getting all the carry these days.

[kennethsime]

Nice knife Doc, but the best pocket knife ever is the Para 3. Similar ergs as the Urban and you got the steel right but I need something a little beefier.

I didn’t see it coming either. I purchased my first one because of the DLC M4. I haven’t carried another model since. The K390 version is getting all the carry these days.

Shots fired! :p

I also carry the K390 Para 3 pretty much every day.

[GarageBoy]

Does the Para 3 have more belly than a delica, or is it just the way the blade drops?

[ChrisinHove]

My first Para 3, in Rex 45, is still in it’s delivery box in my porch, under 24 hr quarantine.....

[Wartstein]

Does the Para 3 have more belly than a delica, or is it just the way the blade drops?

I am pretty sure the Para 3 will have more belly
(at least than the WHARNIE Delica... just kidding..)

[yowzer]

Have you tried the AEB-L? And also, what's the "issue with Mangiano" ?

Only issue with mine is that it has the stiffest backspring I've ever seen in a non-rusted shut slipjoint. It's actually difficult to close, especially from the half-stop.

[Dazen]

If the UKpk came in K390, I'd say it's a strong contender for that title....

STRONGLY agree!! If the same quality as the HH exclusive. I have to say I strongly prefer that knife to any other slippie I've had, including a couple Urbans.

While I love my K390 Urban, if we get a G10, or better yet a Micarta, K390 UKPK it might just dethrone my Urban.

My Urban is the one knife I took the clip off, because it fits just so perfect in my pocket!

[kennethsime]

If the UKpk came in K390, I'd say it's a strong contender for that title....

STRONGLY agree!! If the same quality as the HH exclusive. I have to say I strongly prefer that knife to any other slippie I've had, including a couple Urbans.

While I love my K390 Urban, if we get a G10, or better yet a Micarta, K390 UKPK it might just dethrone my Urban.

My Urban is the one knife I took the clip off, because it fits just so perfect in my pocket!

Now we're headed right up my alley!

[Doc Dan]

Have you tried the AEB-L? And also, what's the "issue with Mangiano" ?

Only issue with mine is that it has the stiffest backspring I've ever seen in a non-rusted shut slipjoint. It's actually difficult to close, especially from the half-stop.

My AEB-L has gotten like that. Even lubing does not help. It was okay at first.

[JD Spydo]

Eh, we'll have to agree to disagree, I prefer the Baby Horn as a pocket knife. The only advantage a slippie has, is legality in some places.

I don't pay attention to knife laws to begin with, so legality is a moot point for me. Same with guns, I carry one regardless of location or restrictions and everyone around me is safer for it.
(12vs6 rule)

Really though, the only slippies I'm interested in are a UKPK Salt(G10) and the PITS. I have had two of the latter, but they always seem to find a way out.

Yeah I know what you mean. I used to have a Burgundy Jess Horn ( 2005-2006 era) which had a ZDP-189 blade and it was one of the biggest regrets of all the knives I've traded over the years.

If they made a Jess Horn model in a larger scale with a supersteel blade I would jump on it.

[GiftedMisfit]

I think the DF2 is the best pocketknife ever IMO. I will trade my pm2s for more dragonflies.

[Doc Dan]

I think the DF2 is the best pocketknife ever IMO. I will trade my pm2s for more dragonflies.

I’m with you on loving the DF. I own eight or nine and will likely get more. Like we said in a thread last year, they are like popcorn. You can’t have only one.

Which one is your favorite? I have Frn and Nishijin, but my favorite is my G10.

The Urban is a different animal. It is a slip joint and is a bit larger.

[GiftedMisfit]

I love the g10 one. Mine was stolen unfortunately. My favorite though is the pakka wood model. I've never owned one but would love to. I'd trade 2! Pm2s for it lol

[JohnAPA]

Eh, we'll have to agree to disagree, I prefer the Baby Horn as a pocket knife. The only advantage a slippie has, is legality in some places.

I don't pay attention to knife laws to begin with, so legality is a moot point for me. Same with guns, I carry one regardless of location or restrictions and everyone around me is safer for it.
(12vs6 rule)

Really though, the only slippies I'm interested in are a UKPK Salt(G10) and the PITS. I have had two of the latter, but they always seem to find a way out.

Baby Horn......All............day..............Long............ :)

[Sumdumguy]

Eh, we'll have to agree to disagree, I prefer the Baby Horn as a pocket knife. The only advantage a slippie has, is legality in some places.

I don't pay attention to knife laws to begin with, so legality is a moot point for me. Same with guns, I carry one regardless of location or restrictions and everyone around me is safer for it.
(12vs6 rule)

Really though, the only slippies I'm interested in are a UKPK Salt(G10) and the PITS. I have had two of the latter, but they always seem to find a way out.

Baby Horn......All............day..............Long............ :)

This guy knows what's up. ^^^

[Doc Dan]

I love the g10 one. Mine was stolen unfortunately. My favorite though is the pakka wood model. I've never owned one but would love to. I'd trade 2! Pm2s for it lol

Sell one PM2 and you can buy a Pakkawood.