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Just one good knife #524481
02/05/13 11:41 AM
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All Over
Dustin Offline OP
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I've been trying to find me a good EDC folding knife. I carried a Kershaw Blur for a number of years and like them well enough. The last two weren't worth a flip so I went to looking.
Bought me a Benchmade Presidio Mel Pardue blah blah blah. It sucks. Blade won't hold much of an edge and it dings very very easily. It isn't a hard use knife but the edge has a ding that just won't go away like its a weak area or something. That kind of surprised me because it is 440C.
Also have a Spyderco something or another. It ain't bad for a little folder but not really working for me in the quality EDC category.

I'm thinking about moving to a Zero Tolerance or some knife as such. I wish them ol boys up at ESEE would make that Izula in a folder. I'd buy a bakers dozen.

Anyway, if y'all have a quality EDC folder let me know. I like the assisted opening lock back and a good steel like 1095. Also MUST BE MADE IN USA. I'm finished buying that cheap ass chinese schit.


Don't let life get in the way of living
Re: Just one good knife [Re: Dustin] #524485
02/05/13 11:46 AM
02/05/13 11:46 AM
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Ft Payne, Ala
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I carry the ZT 250 and it is really a great knife. Some will tell you they are hard to sharpen or won't hold an edge. After 2 years I have not had that problem.


Matt
Be careful what you wish for because you just might get it.
Re: Just one good knife [Re: Dustin] #524486
02/05/13 11:46 AM
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North Alabama
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Have you considered or tried to find an Emerson? Guys that have 'em swear by 'em. I've never even seen one.


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Re: Just one good knife [Re: Dustin] #524512
02/05/13 12:18 PM
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Fairhope
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Mark's has about the best knife selection I've ever seen under one roof when it comes to quality USA steel.

They have Emerson, too. http://www.emersonknives.com/ekTheKnives_Tact.php


MOLON LABE
Re: Just one good knife [Re: Dustin] #524517
02/05/13 12:20 PM
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I've got the same Benchmade and don't have any of the problems that you have. Send it back to them they have a lifetime warranty.


Keep your booger hooker off the bang switch.
Re: Just one good knife [Re: Dustin] #524530
02/05/13 12:30 PM
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Prattville, Alabama
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I carry a Benchmade mini griptilian and also a cheap gerber assisted opening that has held up well. All my Benchmade knives are either 154cm or D2.


"I'm not near as critical about how big they are as I once was. Smiles are more important now! We will grow more deer."
Jimmy G.
Re: Just one good knife [Re: Dustin] #524555
02/05/13 12:46 PM
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Agricola, Ms
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I carry a SOG. I think its a twitchy? Something like that, it holds an edge really good and the pocket clip doesn't stretch out and bend like others. Its assisted opening too.


Shakin the trees and raking the leaves!
Re: Just one good knife [Re: Dustin] #524559
02/05/13 12:52 PM
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Rogersville
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Check out the RAT1 folder made by Ontario Knife. It is made in Taiwan, but very good quality. Read some reviews on the knife. It's the best folder I've seen for under $30.


He never promised that the cross would not get heavy & the hill would not be hard to climb.
Re: Just one good knife [Re: Dustin] #524561
02/05/13 12:57 PM
02/05/13 12:57 PM
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Huntsviille, al.35816
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the best i had in IRAQ was a COLD STEEL KNIFE, IT HAS GOOD CARBON IN THE STEEL HOLDS A GOOD EDGE.


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Re: Just one good knife [Re: Dustin] #526063
02/06/13 10:15 PM
02/06/13 10:15 PM
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Morgan Co.
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Morgan Co.
Hammond knives Outta my price range but I've seen some of them and they are nice.


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Re: Just one good knife [Re: Dustin] #526075
02/06/13 10:22 PM
02/06/13 10:22 PM
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Monroe County, AL
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Kershaw Leek - dont even know its there


Last edited by deadeye; 02/06/13 10:24 PM.

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Re: Just one good knife [Re: Dustin] #526094
02/06/13 10:28 PM
02/06/13 10:28 PM
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Irvington, AL
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I feel naked if I don't have my Benchmade Auto on me. I've carried it for over 10 years and love it. Holds a great edge and the auto blade is sweet.

Re: Just one good knife [Re: Dustin] #526159
02/06/13 11:17 PM
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Jemison, AL
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Been carrying a benchmade presidio for the last 5 or 6 years. If you find something better let me know, I will buy it and retire mine. Until then I'm pretty satisfied with it. My presidio has a 154cm stainless blade, supposedly if the 440c is not heat treated properly the performance is degraded. The guys at benchmade should know all that though.

Re: Just one good knife [Re: Dustin] #526164
02/06/13 11:20 PM
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chilton co.
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Another vote for SOG...Love mine.

Re: Just one good knife [Re: kendall] #526206
02/07/13 01:10 AM
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Originally Posted By: kendall
Been carrying a benchmade presidio for the last 5 or 6 years. If you find something better let me know, I will buy it and retire mine. Until then I'm pretty satisfied with it. My presidio has a 154cm stainless blade, supposedly if the 440c is not heat treated properly the performance is degraded. The guys at benchmade should know all that though.


I love my BM Presidio Auto but there are much better knives out there.

Microtech Ultratech



Zero Tolerance



And my favorite,

Strider



Keep your booger hooker off the bang switch.
Re: Just one good knife [Re: Dustin] #526218
02/07/13 06:02 AM
02/07/13 06:02 AM
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Andalusia, Al. Covington Co.
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+1 for the Kershaw Leek...under $50, razor sharp, and MADE IN THE USA.


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Quit laughing...I think I broke something.

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Re: Just one good knife [Re: Dustin] #526225
02/07/13 06:40 AM
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Here and There at times
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carried the same gerber I thinks its a mini mag ... for over 18 years.....also have a Dwayne dieter I like to tote around some...

Re: Just one good knife [Re: Skullworks] #526466
02/07/13 11:34 AM
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Tuscaloosa
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Originally Posted By: Skullworks
I carry a Benchmade mini griptilian and also a cheap gerber assisted opening that has held up well. All my Benchmade knives are either 154cm or D2.


Just got the sale email from Marks outdoors they have the mini griptilian for 59.99, it does not say when the sale ends regular 99.99. Great knife for the money.

Re: Just one good knife [Re: DEADorALIVE] #526479
02/07/13 11:45 AM
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Helena
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Originally Posted By: DEADorALIVE
+1 for the Kershaw Leek...under $50, razor sharp, and MADE IN THE USA.


I almost bought a Leek but then I believe Rebelman said he had issues with it rusting right after he bought it. I held off after that. I have a Buck I am carrying right now.

Re: Just one good knife [Re: Dustin] #526674
02/07/13 03:04 PM
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Pisgah Al
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I got a kershaw needs work off the snap on truck awile back. About $35 solid built good steel and made in USA. I love the straight blade.


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