A great "do-everything", "last forever" large clip folder

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YoungCutter

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Hey folks, this is really my first delve into the knife community (i've always been more of a gun nut), so bear with me a tad :)

Ok here's the situation... up until recent I carried a LeatherMan Wave on my belt that suited my purposes quite well, however I find wearing anything on my belt just gets in the way too much... especially a thick rig like the leatherman, so I decided to try a Springfield Armory M6 Scout Knife (a 4" handle, 3.5" locking bar rig made entirely of stainless steel, sporting a combo-edge, as well as a clip) that came pretty much free with a previously purchased Springfield Armory M1911-A1 .45ACP Automatic Pistol, so I got used to carrying it on the inside of my right pocket...

Well folks I love this method of carry... but to be honest the knife itself kinda sucks, cotton' pickin' thing is so dull I could run my finger over the unserrated portion of the blade all day and not break skin, the serrations, however are ok, and the point is somewhere in between ok and unacceptable (call it poor). Yes i've tried sharpening it, but it didn't help much, so it's clear this puppy just won't cut it (haha! get it? ok ok it was a lame pun :P)

So then I started lookin' for a good, durable, pretty much all purpose large-size clip folder for my large hands, so far i've looked at Cutco, KA-BAR, and Benchmade - the only knife i've found yet that seems close enough to perfect to justify it's price tag is the Benchmade 710 McHenry & Williams - this actually seems quite nice, but i'd like to know if anyone on this board can vouch for it and/or other Benchmade products

Additionally, do you guys have any other suggestions?

Lastly i'm sure you'll ask... "what purposes would this knife be used for?" the answer is pretty much anything but skinning. My potential purposes for this might include but are not limited to:
*cutting of paper products/packaging (yknow, those chip bags that just won't open)
*cutting of cardboard or rope (pretty much mandating a combo-edge)
*personal defense (unlikely, but if I find myself in the wrong dark alley one day, i'd like some assurance that this blade would hold up)
*and uhm, yeah, lots of other stuff, I can be really creative with what I use my knife for, but since i'm not a hunter nor a fisher, at least skinning won't be an issue.

Thanks for listening, and any help would be appreciated.

-Y.C.
 
Welcome to the Forums! I would reccomend almost any Spyderco product. The Endura, Native, Chinook, Military, Police, Wegner, Gunting, and the Starmate would all fit the bill. Spyderco really stands behind their products and they have many fans.
 
Welcome to the forums!

Sounds like you need a large Sebenza. The 710 is a good knife but I doubt it would outlast the Sebenza.

Personally, I like the BG-42 better, and though the Axis lock is pretty cool, I prefer the integral lock on the Sebenza.

But then...you pay three times as much. It's an old question - How much are you willing to pay? I don't think you can get a better production knife than the Sebenza, but they are expensive.


If you stick around BF, you will see this question over and over. You did well to express your needs, price is the next consideration.

Let us know what you decided!


Steve-O
 
I like the Benchmade 940 myself. It's light in the pocket and the blade is a good size. Some think of it as whimpy but I like the axis lock. I didn't really appreciate it until I used it to scrape some shelving paper off. I think that the advantage of knives over guns is that are more handy and can be carried leagally with relatively few exceptions. I would also recommend the Chris Reeve Sebenza, large size. I know that the price is high, but....If you want a great knife that will last a lifetime, I think you need to look beyond Benchmade. If you are like most of us, you will buy two or three or four Benchmades before you take the plunge. Save yourself the time and money and buy a CRK, it will easily outlast three 710's.
 
The BM 710 or one of the 72X flavors are probably the knife you want for your price. Springing for the M2 blade is probably worth it too.

Phil
 
A large Sebenza will last you the rest of your life, hell you wont want another knife. I think it is the best knife out there, handmade, and you can tell people it is a custom.;) It is also $325-$350 bucks, but if it is going to be your last knife it will be worth the price. Check out www.chrisreeve.com for there homepage, and buy it at www.1stopknifeshop.com If you want to go cheaper though, look into Spyderco, www.spyderco.com That company gives alot of knife for very little cash. Check out the Wegner, Military, or Starmate.
 
Welcome to the forums.:) The 710 has a huge following here,myself included.Its a good knife,and frankly most people who get into knives start much lower,some people never move up past knives like the 710.

Be forwarned knives are like guns,you'll buy one then think that "that other ones kind of neat" and you'll buy that one.:D

Welcome and clear a spot in your gun room for some knives.
 
Originally posted by phatch
The BM 710 or one of the 72X flavors are probably the knife you want for your price. Springing for the M2 blade is probably worth it too.

Phil
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Agreed. :)
 
Welcome to the forum. If you're looking for a large clip point heavy duty folder, check out the Outdoor Edge Kit Carson designed Magna. This is one rock solid folder and one of the best bargains for a knife in it's class.

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I suggest one of three Spyderco knives: a Military, Police or Wegner.
Can't go wrong with a Spydie.

Save the money from a Sebenza and take your family on a nice camping trip or buy a watch. ;)
 
El Cid beat me to it. For some reason I couldn't respond last night.

I was going to say that it sounds like you are describing Kit Carson's large model 4. If you don't want to swing for the custom version the production version, Outdoor edges Magna, is an awsome piece.
 
I don't think you can go wrong with the BM 710, and I would opt for the M2 steel. But you might check out the BM 750 Pinnacle B4 you buy. The 750 is my personal preference of all the BM offerings. It has a blade that's very similar to the 710, Ti. handle, and the frame-lock, which I think is more convenient to operate than the axis lock - and every bit as strong. I had a 710 but sold it "cause I wasn't pleased with the way they did the G10. Kinda reminded me of the soles of the old Tijuana Retread sandals back in the "60s. :cool:
 
Cold Steel Voyagers are good steel and good value... they're users. Haven't handled their new line of tactical folders, but they look nice, too. Same steel only coated.
 
I suggest you look in the exchange forums and perhaps pick up something that's used but still in great shape. I was just perusing (REALLY, HON, JUST LOOKING! <i>in case wife reads this</i> :D) and there are some really good deals on knives that would fit your bill. Good luck.
 
I'll throw in two cents worth. The Sebenza is a great knife, Microtech and Masters of Defense (MOD) also market very well made folding knives. Benchmades Axis models 710, 720, 730, and 940 are excellent. As is the 750 Pinnacle. And Spyderco is right there in the running with the Military, Wegner, Starmate, and Chinook. The options are nearly endless and you are now facing the eternal struggle that all knifenutts struggle with, the perfect Every Day Carry (EDC). Have fun, that's part of the experience.
 
Originally posted by Scott Dog
Save yourself the time and money and buy a CRK, it will easily outlast three 710's.
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Oh good God, no. No one could convince me the Seb would outlast one 710. The fit and fitness is better on the Seb. But to say the Sebenza would easily outlast three 710s is absolute hyperbole.
 
I don't know if there has been a suggestion yet that I would disagree with. As far as the 710, it would make an excellent choice. Especially in the M2 steel. The Starmate is also a good choice as well. Both have large handles and I find them comfy to carry as well. Of course the Sebenza is also one of my favorites, but at the price you could buy both the BM 710 and the Starmate and still have room for another. The Microtech LCC would also be a very good choice and is as close to a good custom as you find in a production knife. Are you having fun yet? ;)
 
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