Hello everyone!
Please help me in search of the perfect knife. I am pretty new at the knife thing. I have been carrying a lock back pocket knife from Soligen Germany for the past ten years and I am sick of the bulk size of it, and would like to have a lightweight clip. My friend recommended this website and said his suggestion is a Endura ATS55 lightweight model. But he rarely uses the knife so I think I could use the advice of an audience that is "ALL KNOWING" =)
I am a project manager for a construction company and I live in South Florida and work often near the ocean. I need the knife to fill the following requirements:
1. Needs to be a tough little bugger and be able to stand up to some abuse.
2. Lightweight, this was where my old blade fails.
3. Has a clip for easy access
4. STRONG BLADE
5. Not a massive knife but can be used in many applications.
6. Back up protection - in case I forget my H&K
So what do you all think will work best for me?
Also any recommendations on Plain, Partially Serrated, or Serrated? Benifits to them?
I really appreciate the help in advance!
U4EA
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Somebody please correct me if i'm wrong, but I would go with a Native Lightweight. The CPM440V steel holds a very good edge and doesn't rust easily. I don't know about saltwater though. I sold one to a friend of mine that runs his own construction company (Race Construction-near Utica, New York. He uses it as a utility knife(removing linoleum, etc...)and it has held up very well.
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baszerkawits
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6. Back up protection - in case I forget my H&K
I hope you don't meen heckler and koch! You're a dumb******if you need a weapon for self defense. Use a stun gun, pepper spray, or a black-jack. I recommend you see a psychiatrist if you need a gun or knife for self defense.
DUMB ****
I hope I am not misunderstanding what you said.
I hope you don't meen heckler and koch! You're a dumb******if you need a weapon for self defense. Use a stun gun, pepper spray, or a black-jack. I recommend you see a psychiatrist if you need a gun or knife for self defense.
DUMB ****
I hope I am not misunderstanding what you said.
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shootist16
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Whoa baskerwits...chill out doodie. I dont see a reason to verbialy attack him.
u4ea...kinda liek euophoria huh? hehe
I myself would recommend something stainless since you are around the salt water and most likely in a spyderedge. I think the endura would not fall into the non-massive catagoery. So slim it down to a Delica.
"Here a Moose, there a Moose, every where a Moose Moose."
u4ea...kinda liek euophoria huh? hehe
I myself would recommend something stainless since you are around the salt water and most likely in a spyderedge. I think the endura would not fall into the non-massive catagoery. So slim it down to a Delica.
"Here a Moose, there a Moose, every where a Moose Moose."
Something easy to carry, take some abuse, be useful for a multiple of tasks, and could be used to inflict injury in a defensive situation (that we all hope would never happen).......
Personally, I would select a stainless version for the following reasons,
- I find they stand up for heavier use.
- They a nice slim package (and look great too)
- Easy to carry because of the profile.
And, in my opinion (of which there are various out there) something not too small and not too big would point to the Calypso Jr. in Stainless. It would be your choice as to whether plain or or serrated edge, depending on your use) (for me, heavy use = serrated).
Have fun with your selection ...... I Hope this helps.
Edited by - Tom Percy on 3/24/2001 8:03:01 AM
Personally, I would select a stainless version for the following reasons,
- I find they stand up for heavier use.
- They a nice slim package (and look great too)
- Easy to carry because of the profile.
And, in my opinion (of which there are various out there) something not too small and not too big would point to the Calypso Jr. in Stainless. It would be your choice as to whether plain or or serrated edge, depending on your use) (for me, heavy use = serrated).
Have fun with your selection ...... I Hope this helps.
Edited by - Tom Percy on 3/24/2001 8:03:01 AM
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vampyrewolf
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Going by your options you want, I'd go one of two ways.
Native or Military. Thye would both work as utility blades, but the military has some heft that the native doesn't. I might suggest a delica or endura for a lighter carry that would work also for utility.
Definately need serrations though. Just got a cricket, love it...
We all start with 10 fingers. Those with Spydies have 9 to spare, Still need a thumb. Good thing I still have 8 to spare...
Native or Military. Thye would both work as utility blades, but the military has some heft that the native doesn't. I might suggest a delica or endura for a lighter carry that would work also for utility.
Definately need serrations though. Just got a cricket, love it...
We all start with 10 fingers. Those with Spydies have 9 to spare, Still need a thumb. Good thing I still have 8 to spare...
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Baszerkawits,
Sorry mate, but you are way out of line. No one here will dispute your right to your opinions but you need to be more temperate in the way you express them. We are a bunch of friends that Sal has invited into his parlor and we don't speak to each other like that. You might want to go back and rephrase your post.
Clay
Don't worry that the world might end tomorrow, in Australia it's tomorrow already.
Sorry mate, but you are way out of line. No one here will dispute your right to your opinions but you need to be more temperate in the way you express them. We are a bunch of friends that Sal has invited into his parlor and we don't speak to each other like that. You might want to go back and rephrase your post.
Clay
Don't worry that the world might end tomorrow, in Australia it's tomorrow already.
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Baszerkawits, I have that same feeling as KenN, you seem to voice your opinion and can get emotional about it. I would like to make the suggestion of reading up on carrying a knife for protection. I did it for a long time, as I was VERY weak(grade 7).
I no-longer do so, but do carry a knife as EDC(still only 3"<img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>. I know how to use it, and would not be scared about hitting someone in vital spots or wounding severely if it came to me having to do so to save myself. Many in this forum have the same opinion as you, but you seem to be the only one who are openly repulsed by it.
I sliced myself at work this evening with my cricket and can apprecaite the "reverse-s" of the defense blades now, when my cricket took a chunk of skin on my finger.
So, in my opinion, if you have a problem with someone's post, try to keep it out of everyones face and e-mail them. I won't hold age against you, as I just turned 17, but would ask one question: Is it personal experience with knives, or lack of maturity talking?
We all start with 10 fingers. Those with Spydies have 9 to spare, Still need a thumb. Good thing I still have 8 to spare...
I no-longer do so, but do carry a knife as EDC(still only 3"<img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>. I know how to use it, and would not be scared about hitting someone in vital spots or wounding severely if it came to me having to do so to save myself. Many in this forum have the same opinion as you, but you seem to be the only one who are openly repulsed by it.
I sliced myself at work this evening with my cricket and can apprecaite the "reverse-s" of the defense blades now, when my cricket took a chunk of skin on my finger.
So, in my opinion, if you have a problem with someone's post, try to keep it out of everyones face and e-mail them. I won't hold age against you, as I just turned 17, but would ask one question: Is it personal experience with knives, or lack of maturity talking?
We all start with 10 fingers. Those with Spydies have 9 to spare, Still need a thumb. Good thing I still have 8 to spare...
Well I do appreciate the sage advice of those who have replied with such friendly and open tones.
I would like to remind the person who flamed me that he/she has no idea of who I am or why exactly I carry a gun. All I will say is that I am registered to carry a conceled firearm / weapon in the state of Florida. I however do not wish to EVER have to use it on someone. I was a witness to a crime once before, and if I had been carrying a weapon I would have most likely been able to save a young womans life. End of story.
Anyhow... on to the matter of the knife.
Its seems as though I will look at the Delica, Endura, and Calypso Jr. Pretty much in that order.
As far as serrations it seems most prefer serration, also they supposedly hold an edge longer such as a steak knife does at home.
Now do I get a partial or full sereation blade?
And it seems somewhat mixed as to stainless, or the lightweight versions.
Im not sure how much weight the SS handle adds to these knifes, but I think lightweight is pretty important, unless there may be better reasons to buy a SS version.
Any advice on where to purchase on line?
Again I really do appreciate the time you have spent to help me. Thanks again!
U4EA
Edited by - u4ea on 3/25/2001 8:00:57 AM
I would like to remind the person who flamed me that he/she has no idea of who I am or why exactly I carry a gun. All I will say is that I am registered to carry a conceled firearm / weapon in the state of Florida. I however do not wish to EVER have to use it on someone. I was a witness to a crime once before, and if I had been carrying a weapon I would have most likely been able to save a young womans life. End of story.
Anyhow... on to the matter of the knife.
Its seems as though I will look at the Delica, Endura, and Calypso Jr. Pretty much in that order.
As far as serrations it seems most prefer serration, also they supposedly hold an edge longer such as a steak knife does at home.
Now do I get a partial or full sereation blade?
And it seems somewhat mixed as to stainless, or the lightweight versions.
Im not sure how much weight the SS handle adds to these knifes, but I think lightweight is pretty important, unless there may be better reasons to buy a SS version.
Any advice on where to purchase on line?
Again I really do appreciate the time you have spent to help me. Thanks again!
U4EA
Edited by - u4ea on 3/25/2001 8:00:57 AM
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I would go with full serrations. They work well for EDC and could really tear up an attacker.
I like the appearance of SS, but it scratches. Go with lightweight(FRN) if possible. It doesn't attract as much attention as SS either(if you wish to conceal it).
You may want to look at Florida and US law, as I'm not familiar with it... however...
1> Here in Canada, a knife of 4" blade length, is up to the cop's discression as to it being a pocket knife, or a belt(sheath) knife. I carry a 3"(delica)to be on the safe side.
2> A knife of up to 6" may be carried in a bag(or car), and not be confiscated, provided the owner has a valid reason to have it. This may include: Hunting, taking home from purchase, gifts(on way home or to new owner). This is just there so that you aren't wandering around with a 6". I looked at canadian laws, and you'd be surprised at what you can do, with loopholes. If done correctly, you could walk into the CopShop with a sword, and walk back out with it... nothing will happen.
Again, I'm not familiar with US law, so make sure they will have no prob with you having a knife "hidden"(replace "hidden" with out of sight, and in easy reach for usage).
We all start with 10 fingers. Those with Spydies have 9 to spare, Still need a thumb. Good thing I still have 8 to spare...
I like the appearance of SS, but it scratches. Go with lightweight(FRN) if possible. It doesn't attract as much attention as SS either(if you wish to conceal it).
You may want to look at Florida and US law, as I'm not familiar with it... however...
1> Here in Canada, a knife of 4" blade length, is up to the cop's discression as to it being a pocket knife, or a belt(sheath) knife. I carry a 3"(delica)to be on the safe side.
2> A knife of up to 6" may be carried in a bag(or car), and not be confiscated, provided the owner has a valid reason to have it. This may include: Hunting, taking home from purchase, gifts(on way home or to new owner). This is just there so that you aren't wandering around with a 6". I looked at canadian laws, and you'd be surprised at what you can do, with loopholes. If done correctly, you could walk into the CopShop with a sword, and walk back out with it... nothing will happen.
Again, I'm not familiar with US law, so make sure they will have no prob with you having a knife "hidden"(replace "hidden" with out of sight, and in easy reach for usage).
We all start with 10 fingers. Those with Spydies have 9 to spare, Still need a thumb. Good thing I still have 8 to spare...
Greetings...
I would second the recommendation on the Native. I have both a Stainless and a Lightweight Native. I would also add that the partial serrations are truly a perfect compromise. I have gone back and forth with the plain edge vs serrations argument...both have merit. My stainless Native has seen everyday use in my full time job and on our horse farm. The partial serrations are enough for tough jobs but don't get in the way of more delicate cutting with the plain edge. For backup defensive use, the handle has a great shape and is full sized as opposed to some of the smaller Spydercos. Good Luck !
I would second the recommendation on the Native. I have both a Stainless and a Lightweight Native. I would also add that the partial serrations are truly a perfect compromise. I have gone back and forth with the plain edge vs serrations argument...both have merit. My stainless Native has seen everyday use in my full time job and on our horse farm. The partial serrations are enough for tough jobs but don't get in the way of more delicate cutting with the plain edge. For backup defensive use, the handle has a great shape and is full sized as opposed to some of the smaller Spydercos. Good Luck !
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