alright all you tactical folder experts...

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strider1973

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I want YOUR opinion of what the best PRODUCTION tactical folder is.
And...why do you say so. Now, we're looking for users here, so I don't wanna hear about some silly knock-off knife or some crap.
Thanks for the dope.
Semper Fi
Chris
 
IMHO there is no one best tactical folder or fixed blade knife.

I'll start this off with the standard most important question:

What are you going to use this knife for? Self defense? Taking out sentries? Utility and maybe self defense? Etc. Etc. Etc.

The second most important question is:

How skilled are you? Saw a movie with a knife fight? Dreamt about a knife fight? Saw a knife fight? Trained for twenty years? Etc. Etc. Etc.

My primary knife fight weapon is a Colt 1911. My street EDC knife for back up self defense is a Benchmade 710. Light, ergonomic, four inch blade, axis lock, easy to sharpen, easy to conceal.

I would easily be as happy with a Microtech Amphibian, LCC, or SOCOM, a MOD Tempest, a Spyderco Military if I couldn't have my 710.
 
What's your definition of tactical? Are you looking for an EDC, do everything knife or a strictly defensive blade?

Paul
 
Awright jerkies. I wasn't clear enough.
My background in combat/training is extensive. Former Marine Corps 0-three-infantry, served with 26th MEU SOC. Recieved lotsa training, mostly on ka-bar (imagine that). However, I've gotten 100 times more use outta my Benchmade CQC7. I could brag for hours, but that's boring as watching snails sh*t. I'm looking for a hard-use folder for every-day carry (I'm in law enforcement now) that can double as a last-resort back-up. I think that's what most people look for in a folder. If it isn't, then slap me and call me Susan.
There...now let's hear it ladies...
Semper Fi
Chris:D

Dammit, I better add. I'm not in the kind of law enforcement that requires politically correct tools. I have this hang-up about toting around my $350 GB.
 
OK Susan :).
With all that in mind I'll give my standard answer...the CRK Sebenza.
The design will do anything you could ask a folder to do.
The quality will give you the confidence to do it.

Paul
 
BM AFCK The acronym says it all, Advanced Folding Combat Knife , this has got to be without a doubt IMHO the best production tactical/fighter on the market. Fast to snap open, and bring to a battery position. Solid lockup with either the Titanium linerlock, or the Axis lock. Ergonomically suited for a variety of gripping styles.

It can be found for a good price, well under $150.

It has got to be one of the best balanced knives I own, great for slashing, snap cuts, stabbing, and my personal favorite, cutting hoagies in half.

I've had one for 7 or 8 years, it is my EDC along with my other BM, 730 Ares.

With the AFCK on my weak side,(left) and my 730 on my strong side I can have both blades or either blade out and ready in under 2 secs.:)
 
No need to screw around with all the junk out there. Get yourself a Cuda Maxx and don't look back. Great design and materials for a tough-use, king-sized folder that disappears when you clip it into a pocket. And that honking 5.5 in D2 blade will simply out-cut everything else around. All this plus a titanium handle, super-strong frame lock, and great fit and finish for about $120 if you search around the web a bit.
 
Forget the word tactical and get a Large Classic Sebenza, it's build like a tank and cut's like a dream, like Paul already said here, "The design will do anything you could ask a folder to do.The quality will give you the confidence to do it", which i couldn't agree more!

James
 
If you want a folder that you can cut yourself out of your patrol car with (either before or after you have flipped it upside-down, and it's on-fire), get yourself a Spyderco Chinook, and forget about the rest of the crap out there.:D.
 
I'd have to agree with those who said a Large Sebenza.
I Love mine. Thanks Lshay.

Jason
 
From my recent research on the net, the Buck/Strider seems to be one of the best. Duane was quoted in a knife mag saying that by tactical, the Strider guys think "made for war." The folder has to be able to be beat up, take hard forces, banged around a lot, yet survive so you can depend your life on it. Makes sense! Some of the stories that I read of things people did with their B/S Tanto are amazing.

Go for a Buck Strider and I'm sure you'll be happy.
 
I guess the Sebenzanistas are blind today. If the man doesn't want to tote around a $380 Strider folder, why the heck is he going to want to tote around a $345 CRK Sebenza? Ok, no more Sebenza crap on this thread!

All these knives come in under $150 (or less) if you know where to look.

Masters of Defense Trident
Spyderco Chinook
Benchmade AFCK Axis D2
Microtech LCC (older generation)

These are all big hand-filling knives that are tough and are pretty good for multi-purpose use.


What don't you like about the CQC7? You mention that you used this knife extensively. I am not too thrilled about Emerson Knives quality control, but many here think highly of those knives.
 
The man asked for opinions on the best PRODUCTION tactical, I answered as best I could. YOUR mileage may vary....

Paul
 
The best is going to cost more than $150.00, it is going to cost at least $345.00! He did say the BEST PRODUCTION knife. Paul, James, Jason, and I are just telling the man what he asked for! It is up to him now................
 
A smaller, less expensive tactical is Spyderco's Lil' Temperance Leaf blade. The blade is only 3" but it is quite wide and the flat grind makes it a very efficient slicer. The compression lock is very strong and it really fills the hand.
 
I pick the AFCK and EKI CQC7. There may be better out there but from my collection these are the two best.

AFCK as everyone always mentions has great handle ergonomics. Fits well in both forward and reverse grip positions. Longer blade makes it a great slasher. I have the old school liner ATS 34 version. The newer D2 axis version is a lot better I'm sure. It's quite a big folder compared to others out there but this one seems to fit just great in my right front pocket (my G10 police is about the same size but it just doesn't fit the same way).

And the CQC7 you already have so you know of it's merits.
 
"I'm looking for a hard-use folder for every-day carry (I'm in law enforcement now) that can double as a last-resort back-up."

Here's where the Sebenza falls short. It's half way there - it's a fine hard-use folder for every-day carry. However it's a very poor last-resort back-up.

First off, the handle's too small; it does not have the potential to be used as a striking weapon when closed. You have to escalate up to open blade; you can't just beat the crap out of the BG with the closed knife. Secondly, there is no, read that NO thumb protection when holding the knife in a saber grip for slashing and thrusting. Notice how the Spiderco tacticals (Military, Police, Ayoob, you name it) give limited protection; the Cuda Maxx and others give significant protection. No, the Sebenza is a poor tactical last-resort weapon, but IT WASN'T DESIGNED FOR THAT. It's a great working knife, but that's what it does. As a tactical knife, it gets a C-.
 
Lots of good suggestions, but I have to agree with the Camillus CUDA Maxx crowd. It is tough, reliable, fast, well-balanced, and big enough for just about any job.

And if you're familiar with Ka-Bars it won't take you long to get used to another hefty bowie design. :D

--Bob Q
 
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