Best choice??

[Snad74]

Hello!
How do You think, which folder is the best choice for self defence and for my job. (I am a K-9 officer. Customs drug searching unit. From Europe.)
I can`t choose between two models:
BlackHawk MOD CQD Mark II Knife 80-4 Part Serrated and
Microtech SOCOM ELITE Clip point serrated blade.

Thanks for Your answers!

 

[Bimmer1]

Both good choices. I have owned both. Microtech is not currently making knives so you would have to find a SOCOM Elite on the secondary marketor a dealer that still has one in stock. If it needs repair you might run into a problem. I like the newer Elite framelock models and would probably prefer that over the plunge lock of the MOD CQD Mark II. The Blackhawk / MOD is probably a little heavier. I still keep a MOD CQD I in my automobile. The CQD Mark I is too large to carry but the Mark II seems about right. I don't know which one I would choose. Both are comparable knives. Blackhawk has had a few quality control issues so I would closely check any knife I might buy from them. Otherwise either knife will work.

I would consider a partially serrated Bradley Alias I or II framelock as well.

 

[kda89508]

I would take a look at the Benchmade Rift. I think it would make a fine folder for your needs. Of the 2 you have to choose from I like the Microtech better. I just dont know how long it would take to get one repaired if something would go wrong because they have stopped producing knives for now. I like Benchmades and think the Rift would be what you would want. GOOD LUCK! Kevin :thumbup:

 

[Snad74]

Benchmade Rift looks very nice!
What do You think about Kershaw Spec Bump 1596, or Kershaw Zero Tolerance (ZT) folding knives?