This is an excellent summary of hard use *cutting*
After you get past cutting applications, all bets are off (i.e. you might need something other than a knife).
chuck_roxas45 wrote:Well, I'd say hard use is:
* Needing to exert a lot of force on the handle to cut something.
* Repeated cutting of media that stresses the components of the knife(lock, pivot, blade)
* Cutting materials that stress the edge of the knife like abrasive(rope, cardboard) and hard media(wood, thick rubber, leather)
* Cutting tasks that introduce impacts on the knife in either direction(chopping, battoning, self defense)
I'm sure there are some more ways that people who use knives, put stress on their knives. Just because I can't imagine what, does not mean that people don't use knives in ways I can't imagine.
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Many great suggestions and good info to consider, thank you everyone.
The Gayle Bradley will more than likely get the nod here. It's a knife that I've looked at no less than once a week since I first got bitten and I can't seem to stop researching it.
That said, I'm a couple weeks out before making a purchase so the door is still open to other considerations...you just never know.
Well, that super thinned out Millie is my hard use EDC. My hard use might not be as hard as others, but I do use it for very thick cardboard and plastic, carving up hardwoods for pleasure and making fire shavings, I chop small branches with it when I'm out in the woods or playing disc golf and need to retrieve a disc or touch up a trail and other somewhat abusive tasks.
The edge in the photograph has held up fine to all of this except the chopping. That rolled the edge a bit but it was still shaving sharp, and 5 minutes on the fines and ultrafine sharpmaker stones took care of it. I think I'm going to stop chopping with my folders though, because then I can keep my edges thinner and have them be stable, and my locks / pivot screws won't be stressed as much :p
I like the Millie for this role because it has a long, thick, robust blade and a very large, comfortable handle. It's a knife I can use all day in comfort. Gripping it behind the choil, my thumb has so much room to relax its posture. A lot of knives that have the thumb ramp back further cause the second joint in my thumb to cramp up really quick because my fingers don't have enough space.
It's also especially thin and light for how large it is. I was a huge fan of the original Manix and wouldn't mind getting another some day, but it wasn't quite as pocket friendly.
ATR's are really nice too but they're out of production, and the grippier black coated ones are rare to find in plain edge for a good price.
DeathBySnooSnoo wrote:Can't go wrong with a GB. Seriously a solid tank of a knife that looks utterly refined.
Agree 100%.
DCDesigns wrote:Agreed. You wont hear a bad word about the GB. Especially from me, its in my pocket as I type this.
Mine is on my belt as I read this. Wait, I'm typing too. :)
bladechick777 wrote:Even If You Get The GB, Get A Manix 2 As Well, It's A **** Of A Folder And Is Just Amazing.
I've Noticed Even The UKPK's Are VERY Good Knives. I Have 2, Because I Just Can't Get Enough Of Them.
Also, To Save Your Wallet From Crying, Try Out A Native!
Have to agree with Ms 777 also. If you can still get a Manix2 with the M4 blade that would be good also. It's twice the price of the 154CM though. Both Manix2s are great and I can't say the M4 one is worth twice the money but I do like M4. I know, get every Manix2 model you can find. :) Who cares if you loose your house. :D You'll have the knives necessary to live in the woods. :eek:
