Am I the only one?

SilverFoxKnows

SilverFoxKnows

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who's getting a little tired of black knives? I've carried a one-handed "tactical" knife for years but they don't excite me like they used to. I never could get the EZ-out scary sharp and the spearpoint blade on the M-16-03Z might be great for taking out a sentry it's just about worthless on a bagel. I encounter more bagels than enemy lookouts. I feel pretty well equipped with my Old Timer Middleman. I keep thinking I would like a good sized lockblade for heavier tasks. But maybe I'd be just as well served by a full sized trapper. I guess I'll know her when I find her. It's late, I'm rambling. Later.

Frank
 
I'm with you Frank. I started off with Benchmades and tactical knives (still have a softspot for BM's). Bought a Case mini Copperlock one day and since then it I haven't looked back. Like you say different knives for different tasks and as I don't expect to be going on any covert ops in the near future I need a knife that can handle the more important tasks in life: opening mail,cutting threads/bagels, etc
 
I own some "Tactical" knives, and I appreciate the convenience of one-handed opening. But I don't carry them very much. I prefer Trappers or Stockmen.
 
I know what you mean the black gets old!! especially after how many yrs now?? (10plus?). Ive most almost always be the "traditionalist", but I have to admit the knife Ive carried the most as my edc is a kershaw avalanche! its always served me well in all tasks. my favorite traditional carry though is a case whittler!! :)
 
The one handers that I use have natural scale materials. I have never enjoyed a knife that resembles a tire.
Greg
 
I'm with you guys. Like I said in another thread I've gone through my share of Spydercos, BM's and Sebenzas but my EDC rotation consists of a Queen D2 Dogleg Jack, an AG Russell Sleeveboard whittler/rope knife and a Schrade stockman. The only one-handers I even own anymore are a small Spyderco Dragonfly (gets clipped to my trunks when I go swimming), a Spyderco Starmate and an Outdoor Edge Impulse.

The "tactical" knives certainly have their place but for EDC (especially in a corporate office) the sub 4" slipjoints work the best for me.

Jon
 
Frank,

You are not alone. I enjoy what few one-handers I own even though I still despise clips, but my main interests remain in traditional patterns. I get much more use from multiblades and they are much easier to carry in an office environment without looking like a dork with a clip in a slashed opening front slacks pocket.
 
Lucky for me even though I work in an office environment where I have to meet with alot of upper management for big corporations , I can still wear my polo's and sweaters out , thus covering the large Seb in my horizontal G2 sheath.
Though for the office chores I usually grab for the Kershaw Double Cross for the light office duties.

( At least til the boss across the hall gets his Skirmish , then my large Seb will look like a toy ! That SKIRMISH is friggin huge ! )
 
I like a one-handed knife for work. I currently use a Mike Obenauf small model 3 with ironwood scales, no stinkin' clip and as full a backstrap that he could give me. I carry it in my pocket and the backstrap keeps the coins out of it. I used to carry a Blackjack Mamba with wood scales. Took a small file to the thumbstud to soften it up a bit. Sometimes, on a jobsite, you don't have the advantage of being able to use both hands. Tactical? I don't think so. To me, an open back knife ain't completed. My all time favorite to carry is a stag 3 bladed sowbelly. Fits in the pocket the best and has a nice look and a slew of blades. I tried to use one of those clamp on thumbstuds on it and just felt like a damn idiot in doing so. Jeeeez. Slipjoints have something special about them that will never be a fad or the next new thing. Sorta like a Volvo I guess.
Greg
 
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