Best large carry knife for defense/utility?

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I already have my trusty Gator for work around camp. Now I'm looking for something for utility work, around the house and yard, but something also plasible for defnse and all around carry. I like 'em big, too.

The only knife I've seen that might meet my standards is the Cold Steel Grand Vaquero or maybe Gunsite folder.

Any thoughts?

Gator
 
If you are looking for big and strong in a utility/defense knife check out our new Magna design by Kit Carson with 4mm thick, 4" blade. It is available with both plain and 1/2 serrated cutting edges and with cold-forged aluminum or Zytel handles. For the extra $ I'd recommend the Aluminum Magna but you can't go wrong with Zytel either.



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Hiya Gator!
If you like big, I suggest you check out REKAT's Sifu.

I wouldn't say that it's ideal for utility work, but neither is the Vaquero...
For defense, heh heh, it'd do the job quite nicely.

If you need more info, do a search in this forum as well as Round Eye Knife And Tool's forum, for "Sifu". Supposedly the production versions are available by now.

Hope that helped,
VG

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I currently have a Randall Model 1 with 5" blade and micarta handle that works very well. But I ordered a Busse Badger Attack that I want to try, because of its edge holding capabilities.
 
Well, if it's folders you're into, I'd second VG's reccommendation of the Sifu. It's a mighty blade. Depending on your local laws I'd also suggest a Benchmade Bali. They still come up from time to time for sale.

I'd give a nod to fixed blades myself. I've got a couple here that I made horizontal belt sheaths for in kydex or concealex. An Ek Pigsticker is a nice, handy, light little knife (but it's been discontinued for a while).

A couple of custom makers also make wonderful easily concealed fixed blades. James Piorek of Blade Rigger makes absolutely beautiful and functional stuff at www.bladerigger.com (it's pricey, but great peices of steel).
Jerry Hossom also makes small, light, fast fighters as well as hard working utility knives at www.hossom.com (most "bang for the buck" that I've ever seen in custom knives).

Just tossing my change into the pile
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Matt
 
Yeah, the Sifu is a knife I like. unfortunately though, I can't find it on their website. Although the blade is large, it's also skinny towards the end. I like them wider, perhaps even a tanto. Because hell, if I'm going to stab someone, I want to make it count, right?

Just kidding. Not THAT violent.
 
Hey Gator,
A Tanto style seems to be well adapted for not only defence, but light utility work as well. I made a Tanto for a customer that wanted it to use in his gardening(sharping tomato stakes etc.) and other yard jobs. Look at my model #4 Tanto w/6" S.S. blade of 440-C. A heavy duty blade, on a fighter might fit your needs, Model #5 is well balanced and has a 7" S.S. blade of CPM T440-V. My Stilleto is designed for defence, but has a very narrow tip, not what you are looking for.
Best of luck in your search, which is half the fun, in acquiring a new knife.

Jay Maines
Sunrise River Custom Knives www.sunrisecustomknives.com

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How about a Spyderco Military in CPM440V? I really love mine!

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Some great suggestions, just not for me. The Outdoor Edge knife by Carson s too small. The Sunrise customs look gorgeous, but they're fixed blade, and I want a folder. Spyderco's are a bit too small, and a bit too run-of-the-mill for my taste. I really appreciate the help. Prehaps, with these latest specifications in mind, let me modify what I'm looking for. A folder, 5" and up, big and hefty, as in wide and fairly thick. I'm not too pesky about materials, as long as they're quality, although I prefer a steel that will sharpen easily and hold an edge well. Something for straight up tactical/defense. Screw utility. And, I'm not hearing any reflections on the Cold Steel I mentioned. I'd appreciate what you think of it along with your suggestion. I'll keep checking in, you keep posting.

Gator
 
I'd go with a 5" clip-point CS Voyager - really, choices are limited in a folder that size, and the CSV will be the most reasonably-priced way to experiment with carrying a large folder. also it's relatively light for its size, and plenty strong. It won't be a tank like the sifu - you could turn a tree into a canoe with that thing - but then it won't weigh as much as a tank either. the clip-point is better suited for most utility purposes than the tanto, because of the belly, and tip-strength won't be an issue with a blade that big, at least not for any sensible activities. I say this having often held but never owned a Big Voyager, however . . .

Oh, also, if you will use the knife ONLY for defense then I'd get a serrated blade, because the CS serrations are VERY aggressive! But if you EVER want to use it for utility tasks then I'd get a plain-edge, because the serrations are nigh-impossible to sharpen - I don't think CS itself will resharpen the serrations, even if you send them the knife.

BUT - see the post on this forum "5" Voyager impressions", where many people gripe about these knives. I think that they are not as high quality as many other production knives, which is why they're better as sod-busting utility blades than as silky, dependable tacticals where smooth action and ease of presentation are of paramount importance. And if I carried one it would be inside the waistband, not in-pocket, because of the slightly lame clips.
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