compact rescue/pry knife suggestions?

The F1 would not be suitable for heavy prying, I have broken two prying in wood (digging with the tip). They cut well though, and make nice utility knives.

-Cliff
 
Hi Everybody!

Thanks for all the advice/ideas.

I'm leaning towards the Swamp Rat now - function above form right? I jave to say though that the Fehrman Last Chance is just beautiful, and I like the Graham Jackal and Busse Basic 5 quite a lot as well. I wish I made more money... Non-profit jobs...

A couple of comments re: some posts:

1) Strider advertizes that their knives come in any width, therefore I theoretically could get an MFS in 1/4" steel.

2) I realize that the TTKK isn't made to pry, but at 1/4" it could - no?

3) I will get a pry baby.

4) The Buck Strider Solution is simply too ugly to carry IMHO.

5) The razels look great as a tool, but I can't see using one as a defensive weapon.

I don't plan to "carry" a prybar (pry baby being an exception). I'm looking to travel as light as possible, but with solid equipment.

Again, thanks for all the ideas - more?

SCDUB
 
scdub said:
4) The Buck Strider Solution is simply too ugly to carry IMHO.
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Well, you never said this was a beauty contest! ;) :)
 
True enough :D

In terms of the specs I'm looking for the Solution would do it. But really - so damn ugly! Why can't Buck just follow the Strider lines more closely?

So what about the TOPS Stryker? Anyone out there own one?

SCDUB
 
Another vote for the Howling Rat. They may not be as beautiful as some, but they are more comfy than all! :) Once you get a hand full of resiprene, you will not want to let go. And as Cliff Stamp has shown, the HR is just about indistructable.

Thor
 
i'll second the howling rat from swamp rat....their warranty is awesome...break it and they will replace it if they cant fix it!!
 
Hey Scdub,

give me a buzz we make just what your looking for. It not only is used to pry with put can even get you into chainlink compounds, which is a problem sometimes. I can email you a pic of it, The blade is 4in long .200 thick. It is a entry-tool. To date we've sent more then 100 of them to a bunch of nice :eek: real world operators in Quantico. :cool:




Tom k
Cutters Knife And Tool,Inc
561-842-1035
 
If you're not allowed to carry a "big, black, pointy knife" then your solution might be the Benchmade 100S H2O, a Dive/Rescue fixed blade with a nice (innocent looking) yellow handle and a safety tip.
 
scdub said:
True enough :D

So what about the TOPS Stryker? Anyone out there own one?

SCDUB
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I own a good number of TOPS knives and I find them to be very well designed. A few of the styles do seem a bit overpriced, but most are in line. I am not sure why you would be interested in a Striker, when other TOPS styles already have a pry bar built into the handle. I learned that if you want to pry, use a pry bar. If you want to pry with a knife, be sure to get a knife with the handle built for prying. A simple solution.
 
Since I first saw Strider knives awhile back I thought they were ugly and overpriced. I never actually handled one though. At one of the Marine Corps exchanges the other day I got to handle the Buck Strider Solution and even though at first I said to myself, "look at that ugly, overpriced little thing" I left the place wishing I had $150 more in my account. And the Strider ones themselves look better and are probably built even better.

Just left a gut feeling you could have it as your one fixed blade and not have any worries...obviously the thickness of the blade but something else about it too. Maybe just the no-frills styling and the fact that it's obviously a step above all the SOG crap around it and the bunch of old, venerable ka-bars sharing it's case.

I think I definitely have to get a Buck Strider or Strider when I get back from deployment with all that saved up money.

Anyway, the Solution went from ugly to beautiful after just spending 5 minutes or so with it in person.
 
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the busse crinkle coat basic 3 is a nice one. about the szme size as an activey duty, just with a wider handle, and 1/4" thick.
 
det said:
The MFS is 3/16" thick. The WP's are 1/4", as are the DB's and SA's. WP's are about the same price as the MFS, DB's and SA's are $250. As a knife that will see duty as a pry bar, the DB is king.

The MFS would serve you well, as would any other Strider (I am fond of the DB).

Also, check out the for sale forums here and other knife boards. You just may find a good deal. There are two DB's from one seller on one of the boards now for $200.
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Can I buy a vowel?
 
mwelch8404 said:
Can I buy a vowel?
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I had some trouble with that one too at first. Turns out those are all Strider models. It seems they have one of those "secret acronym" things going.

So, I've emailed Tom to see what he's got to offer, and the Dempsey knives look great, but again, $$$!

I still don't have a decision from the boss - wish me luck.
 
Well, I'm a Strider fan so....

and I am quite confident that my Strider BD can pry with the best of them :)

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Just to throw something else in the mix though (especially if you like the Rinaldi TTTKK style), how about a Burke Entry Tool?

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Read more here: http://www.burkeknives.com/entry_tool.htm and check out the latest edition of Tactical Knives.


RL
 
Hi Scdub. Welcome to the Bladeforums.

Let's see, you want to cut like a Ferrari, be as stong as a tractor and look good?

I'm with Colluci. It's not likely to occur. IMO, Drop the looks part, the window that your prying open or the material that you are cutting nor the victim that you are saving cares what the tool looks like. Get your ego out of the way.

A well made serrated "Rescue" is going to out cut most "prybar" knives and they can be had for low $. A good small prybar will out pry "prybar knives".

I carry (in my vehicle) a 10" titanium pry bar for leverage. That and a well made knife made for cutting power serves the needs well.

IMO, a tool that is a knife, fork and spoon in one tool rarely does all well, despite the sales pitch. Where the tire meets the road and the situation is upon you, wishing for what you should have with you is too late.

sal
 
I'm understanding a little more about what your looking for and I don't think there is any decent knife/prybar that is not going to look "tactical". The sheath alone is going to look tactical.

Most of the fixed blade recommendations are too big to be discreet or non-intimidating in appearance.

I don't ever remember seeing a cop carry a fixed blade either.

As someone else suggested, a small prybar and a sturdy folder is more appropriate from my perspective.

If you must have a fixed blade, perhaps something concealable such as the Becker Necker BK-11 would fit your needs.

For prybar/tool you might check out the products from "Shark Corp". Available at most hardware stores, come in several sizes and cheap but good!

Good luck,
Collecter
 
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