Can't decide between two knives for EDC

TotalDbag

TotalDbag

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I'm new here BTW. I own a Kershaw Blur Tanto at the moment, and some knife that I know nothing about. All I know about it is that the blade says Bar Creek, and that is made in China. Anyway the two knives I was thinking of getting are the Kershaw Salvo, or Skyline. What's your input for EDC? Keep in mind I'll still EDC my Blur. I just need a beater knife (I'm a high school student not much money) If you have any knife suggestions under the $40 range tell me. What you guys should probably know about me is that, 1 I like to buy American. 2 I can't sharpen for s**t. (why I like Kershaw)
Thank you for your time
 
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Everyone here will say the Skyline. It is a great knife, feels great, flips great, but it's too small for me. I have a few Blurs, and I love them. But I personally would recommend the Ontario RAT Model 1 over the Skyline any day.

I think it's better built and comes in better varieties than the Skyline. I had one, and I loved it, but had to sell it because I needed to fund a more expensive purchase.

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I've tried a handful of Kershaws, but my favourite is still the manual USA made Zing. It's been discontinued (replaced by an all-stainless Chinese made version that has assisted-opening) but you should still be able to pick one up for under $40 online. Grab one before they're gone!

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Kershaw Zing

ETA: do yourself a favour and learn to sharpen! ;)
 
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@knife2Agunfight That AUS-8 would dull to quickly for me. (remember I can't sharpen) And I can't find anything on their site about their warranty.
 
@timberweasel If you can find me some sharpening equipment at an extremely low budget I might try sharpening
 
TotalDbag said:
@timberweasel If you can find me some sharpening equipment at an extremely low budget I might try sharpening
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I didn't mean to sound snarky with my comment; no offense was meant. But sharpening your knife is a very basic skill you'll want to acquire if you're going to carry a pocket knife. Go down to a local shop and buy a $10 honing stone and practice on some old/cheap kitchen knives. You'll get the hang of it eventually. I'm not the best sharpener in the world either, but I can put an edge on every knife I own.

Good luck! :)
 
timberweasel said:
I've tried a handful of Kershaws, but my favourite is still the manual USA made Zing. It's been discontinued (replaced by an all-stainless Chinese made version that has assisted-opening) but you should still be able to pick one up for under $40 online. Grab one before they're gone!

orzing01.jpg

Kershaw Zing

ETA: do yourself a favour and learn to sharpen! ;)
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Not to hijack the thread but how is the grooving done? It looks awesome! I want it on a few of my knives
 
timberweasel said:
I didn't mean to sound snarky with my comment; no offense was meant. But sharpening your knife is a very basic skill you'll want to acquire if you're going to carry a pocket knife. Go down to a local shop and buy a $10 honing stone and practice on some old/cheap kitchen knives. You'll get the hang of it eventually. I'm not the best sharpener in the world either, but I can put an edge on every knife I own.

Good luck! :)
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I didn't mean to either. Sorry if I did. It's just you can't hear voice tone over the internet
 
You didn't mention blade length, but the Spyderco Tenacious is a bang-for-the-buck champ!
Low budget sharpening system? How about an old mouse pad and some sandpaper - works great, and easy too.
 
How so?? I'm confused. The knife I want will have to be light, and around 3 inch blade
 
Those grooves seem kinda wacky to me. Are they somehow advantageous (e.g. food doesn't "grab" onto the blade) or are they more for looks?
 
You might try some croc sticks. There is nothing easier to sharpen with unless you edge needs a lot of work.
 
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