Another darned newbie EDC question!

Cedric, Many thanks on the Knife Center tip! I will call them up to see if they still allow warehouse visits. Tried calling already, but they have M-F hours and close at 6. Anyway, that's a great tip!

To everyone else that's replied, I've listed all of the knives that you've recommended! I will keep the good people at the warehouse busy! ;>

BTW, no one has replied to my question on stainless steel handles vs. other types. I would think that it's fairly obvious that they wouldn't offer as secure a grip in inclement weather. Is my assumption correct?

One last note. Someone above gave a link for custom knives, and I visited it, and was knocked out by some of the specialized blades there. Anyone know of a large internet site with good selection and descriptions/pictures? How about custom knife makers (folders) that are not *too* stratospheric in pricing? Let's say, under $250. That outa weed out 75% of them. ;>
 
I like the contruction of the Benchmade Knives I'd get a BM 940 or 555. The 555 has the better griping abilities but the 940 is more dress pants friendly. If you can wait a little the 921 just came out it has one big Knife for the big jobs and one little blade for the office cutting. Any of these choices will be sheeple friendly because they have none agressive blade styles, They aren't stabbing knives.
 
I love mine. I originally set out to get the BM 710 HS but fell in love with the looks of the 690. Tough AND good looking.

ONLY PROBLEM: it looks so nice that when folks see it (here at least) you need to pass it around...
 
Mal -

I was there in late June and they had no problem with it. Have fun and I'm sure you'll find one that's the Baby Bear knife -- juuusstt right!

Regards,
Cedric
 
If a thunbstud opener turns out to be your choice be sure to try it out in the pants you'll be wearing in the office. Some of those little beasties can play hell with suitpants -- even jeans don't stand up to them in some cases. And if a pocket clip isn't your thing, a small leather pocket pouch can make a real "sheeple" friendly addition for an office carry.
MtMike
(former)DC office dweller
 
Mercy! Someone's selling serrated Delicas on Ebay right now for $34.99 with free shipping and handling. I just inquired and the seller told me it was VG-10.


(Standard Ebay <i>caveat emptor</i> disclaimers apply.)
 
Welcome aboard. I would echo the Camillus EDC for EDC. It has a great design, sits low and a good company behind it. The SERE2K (great knife) is too heavy and bulky for EDC IMO. The Camillus EDC is a very hand sized knife and the recurve is a positive for many common applications.

Buck also makes some blades int hat size and, of course, the Delica is very popular as well.
 
mal -- just noticed that still noone has addressed the stainless handle question. Yes, they are typically less "grippy" than some of the other choices, butyou are talking about an office environment, right? A brushed stainless like the Spyderco Calypso Jr seems to be a lot less intimidating to some folks, looks kind of neat as opposed to threatening (until you open that spearpointed little begger !) Also has the advantage of being very thin, and no protruding studs. I think you'll find out quickly that you're going to want (need !!) an office daily and an outdoor daily. When that happens, you'll be an uncontrollably hooked knife-guy.
If you're interested in the customs, watch the Forums For Sale, and go to a few shows if possible. There are a lot of new makers coming up doing some incredible work. But for a start, the advice I've read here should get you going. Enjoy,
MtMike:D
 
there's a great store in greenwood delaware (right on the way to the beach off 113/404). I think it's "Willey knives." got there name from a dealer locater function on the spyderco website. it's a great store run by really a nice, patient family. you can handle oodles of knives. personally, i would recommend the spyderco delica. and a plain blade gets less stares than serrated (although i mainly carry serrated). they are really light. i wear a suit every day and worry about a heavy knife tugging the fabric out of shape (on the weekend, anything goes, weight and size-wise).
 
Thought I'd catch all of you up. I visited KnifeCenter and had intimate moments with Spyderco Native and Delica, Camillus EDC, KABAR Bob Dozier Thorn, Microtech Mini SOCOM. The Al Mar SERE 2000 was out of stock. Now the Camillus EDC was a real slick knife, and is still a contender, but the blade was not D2 and I'm wondering whether the blade shape is conducive to things like opening envelopes, or slipping into tight spaces before cutting. Looks like a great slicer, though, and cool looks. The Thorn seemed too small and a bit too dagger like. The Mini Socom was a real surprise, looked and felt quality all the way, but was remarkably hard to open. Maybe it needed "exercising", but that sucker was NOT a one-handed opener, at least out of the box. Literally two hands required. That left the Spydercos. Both felt great in the hand. The Native was more substantial, though, so I went with it. -- But I don't really consider it something I could carry to the office. More of a at-home EDC. Now I'm seriously debating the Ken Onion Leek for office/discreet carry...
 
Mal, I just got the Leek myself and think it is perfect for an office enviroment. I see that you asked what I thought of it in another post I started and like said there it is just like the Chive that I carry to church only in a more tactical size which kaes me feel better just in case. The speed safe system works great, I am like you and do not want a one handed knife that takes two hands to open. The profile of this knife is so slight that I feel that it conceals with ease and does not look very menacing either with is solid stainless finish. Hope this helps.
 
Ok, Ghost, sounds great! I believe that the knife has a notched thumb ramp, is that on the blade only? In another thread I heard disappointment with the choice of blade material (420 stainless) -- enough so that it put them off. But I dunno. You can over-spec anything on your wish list, and in the end you'll find you have missed out on something decent. But frankly I must admit ignorance on the nuances of blade material.
 
Yes the notches are only on the blade, and the blade is 440A not 420 it is the handle that is made out of 420. I can't say enough good things about this knife.
 
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