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A solid, durable, sharp and badass knife!?!?!

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So i was doing a demo on a house the other day and i chose a cheaper knife as my sidekick (CRKT M16-10) to do some fairly dirty work i.e cutting some carpet, minor drywall..stuff like that. After words i was looking over my knife and it was fairly dull and had some blade play. So i was wondering wat a good "construction knife" would be..something that would be able to withstand some abuse, hold an edge and that i wouldnt worry about babying. Preferably a Spyderco bcuz they kick serious *** lol but ne brand would do i guess.

Also wat steel should i be looking at that would serve me the best in that aspect?? again something that is durable, tough and would really hold an edge.
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I've abused my PPT with some of those types of usage but it would be better with a tool steel. Get a Gayle Bradley young man, or better yet a Cruwear Mule.
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Maybe try out the m390 Parmilitary2 at bentoboxshop.com. Crazy supersteel, and STRONG knife. $180 though.

PPT is my other choice, love that knife
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For a folder, it's hard to beat a Gayle Bradley..the thing is a tank.
I also like the Native 5.. It's a bit smaller than the GB, but has nice heft for a folder and can handle some tough work.
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I would recommend Manix 2.
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Spyderedged Aqua Salt might be a good fixed blade option.
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Gayle Bradley tough knife with a sweet steel!
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I think as a pure utility knife that would be perfect for carpet, drywall, etc... would be the Jason Breeden Rescue. I've got one and have never used or carried it. I got it because it was so different looking. I have to admit it's not one of my favorites. But, if I was using it for that kind of work, I think it would be ideal. VG-10 is the steel used in this knife. I'm not a steel-guru, but if I recall it's a durable steel.

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monster08 wrote:So i was doing a demo on a house the other day and i chose a cheaper knife as my sidekick (CRKT M16-10) to do some fairly dirty work i.e cutting some carpet, minor drywall..stuff like that. After words i was looking over my knife and it was fairly dull and had some blade play. So i was wondering wat a good "construction knife" would be..something that would be able to withstand some abuse, hold an edge and that i wouldnt worry about babying. Preferably a Spyderco bcuz they kick serious *** lol but ne brand would do i guess.

Also wat steel should i be looking at that would serve me the best in that aspect?? again something that is durable, tough and would really hold an edge.
How much are you looking to spend? That will make a huge difference in suggestions......
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What do you want to spend? A Salt 1 in SE would be a great work knife.

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rg02 wrote:How much are you looking to spend? That will make a huge difference in suggestions......
no limit. when i look into getting something like this i refuse to carry nething but the best. The way i figure it, i'd rather spend a little more and get something thats really gona last and do its job well than be cheap and have to replace it in a month or 2
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DiKa wrote:I would recommend Manix 2.
So would I.
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A Chokwe wouldn't be a bad choice, either..
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darkstar29 wrote:A Chokwe wouldn't be a bad choice, either..
For drywall and carpet? :eek:
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Jay_Ev wrote:So would I.
+1, but a Manix 2 in M4 steel? Now we're talking.


The Gayle Bradley would also be an excellent choice, as would the Cruwear Mule.


Edit; How about a Spydie edge Tenacious? Would get the job done and if you break, who cares! Buy a new one!
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chuck_roxas45 wrote:For drywall and carpet? :eek:
I think it would perform well. Why wouldn't it? Too thin and pointy?
I'm just putting ideas out there.. The Chokwe is a good/tough blade.
Don't have much experience with drywall, but for carpet slicing, it would be great..
Are there other blades more suited to both tasks? Besides the GB and Native that have been recommended?
I don't think a hawk blade would be as versatile either of those..
Maybe there's a fixed blade option?
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darkstar29 wrote:I think it would perform well. Why wouldn't it? Too thin and pointy?
I'm just putting ideas out there.. The Chokwe is a good/tough blade.
Don't have much experience with drywall, but for carpet slicing, it would be great..
Are there other blades more suited to both tasks? Besides the GB and Native that have been recommended?
I don't think a hawk blade would be as versatile either of those..
Maybe there's a fixed blade option?
Manix in M4? Yab uses an S90V or an M4 Millie. Also, you won't get far using S30V for carpet and drywall.
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is the M4 like a really tough steel? i like s30v but im still learning about diff steels and wat theyre good for
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If your knife is just for cutting the Military would probably be great. If you do any prying then I would look at the Manix series (the tip on the Military is really thin).

There won't be a huge difference in toughness between M4 and S30V, there is some but they're both high alloy steel types, once you move to the more basic steel types (e.g. 1095) toughness goes way up.

Look here for mechanical properties of steel from Crucible Industries.http://www.crucibleservice.com/products.aspx
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chuck_roxas45 wrote:Manix in M4? Yab uses an S90V or an M4 Millie.
I don't know this Yab you speak of..sorry :o Does an M4 Manix exist with a regular lock type?.. I wouldn't recommend a blade with a lock I don't like.
I don't intend to argue with you, chuck. I was just offering suggestions to the OP.
It's all going to boil down to whatever he likes to use.. Any number of steel/knife combos are available..
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edit: you edited while I was typing. Basically jacked my whole point about the Manix...which you changed to Millie..
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